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VOL. 24.
PENDLETON, OREGON, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1912.
VNO. 7327
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SEN
CUMINS
E
Announces Candidacy For
Republican Presidential
Nomination.
TEODYACTINGSUSPICIOUS
Taft Standpatters of Old Guard Elat
ed With Iowan's Entrance, Be
llcvin It Hurtful to La Follette
Lattcr's Followers Not Worried.
Washington, Jan. 20. Senator Al
bert Cummins of Iowa, today an
nounced his candidacy for the repub
lican presidential nomination. His
declaration that he Is in the field
against President Taft and Senator
La Follette, caused a tremendous po
litical sensation.
In a direct statement he says: "So
much has been published, written
and said concerning the presidency
that I feel It my duty to make a
plain statement to the republicans of
Iowa.
"I previously gave out my opinion
concerning the presidency, but since
conditions have changed. More than
one candidate Is to be considered.
"If the republicans of Iowa beMeve
I am fitted as a candidate. I will ap
tfreclate It and accept their confidence
as gratifying evidence of their faith
in my promise to servo as best I can
the general welfare of the people.
The stand pat element of repub
licans are elated over Senator Cum
mlns-' announcement. They expect
It tbev pav. to weaken Senator La
Follette and strengthen Taft.
Walter Houser, Washington mana
ger of the La FoIUtte campaign, said
the announcement wou-d not hurt La
Follotte's chances.
Teddv's Candidacy TOonis Up.
New York, N. T., Jan. 20. With
President Tat, Senator La Follette
nnd Senator Cummins in tho field,
evidence Is hourly growing, indirr.t
lng that Colonel Roosevelt also Is a
candidate.
N President Taft will arrive here to
night from New Haven and probably
will confer with old guard leaders.
Col. Roosevelt today appeared at
his office for the first time for weks.
It is blleved his presence is slgnjfl
cant in view of the declaration
ex-Governor Fort Evarat Colby
of i
of
New Jersey, who, after talking with
the colonel, declared he can be ex-
peeted to soon admit he will be a
candidate, "if drafted."
"Tell the editors of the United
States to set this phrase, 'I have
nothing to say,' whenever they are
anxious to quote me on political sub
jects. I also have nothing to say re
garding rumors of my candidacy,"
said Col. Roosevelt.
Senator Cummins' announcement
U taken to indicate that he is con
vinced that the Taft administration's
grip on southern delegates is break
able. He expects a free-for-all fight
at the convention.
President Taft is this afternoon at
New Haven, and refused to comment
on the World's printed story, that a
breach had come between him and
Postmaster-General Hitchcock, "fol
lowing the discovery that Hitchcock
is lining up the southern delegates,
so they can bo used against Taft If
needed."
Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Martin and dau
ghter are in from their home at Hold
man today.
RECLAMATION ENGINEERS
ON ADJUDICATION
In reply to the resolution bearlngion during 1911 resulted In obtninln
upon the West Umatilla project pass-I
ed by the Pendleton Commercial club
and which were wired to the president
at the time the following has been
received from the first assistant sec
retary in the department of the in
terior: Washington, Jan. 13, 1912.
Pendleton Commercial Club
Mr. Dan P. Smythe, Pres.
Mr. J. E. Keefe, Jr., Socy.
Sirs: This office is In receipt, by
reference from the White Honse of
your telegram of December 7, address
ed to tho President, regarding the
West Extension of the Umatilla pro
ject. A similar telegram was sent
directly to this office.
Receipt Is also acknowledged, by
reference from the White House, of
a long telegram dated December 14,
addressed to the President and of &
similar night letter dated December
13. sent direct to this office.
The substance of these telegrams Is
an apprpval of the West Extension
of the Umatilla project. In this con
nection, attention Is invited to the
fact that the surveys for this West
Extension which have been carried
AIRFOLK AT LOS ANGELES
Forty-Throe Men and Women to Dare
Death In Air Craft.
Los Angeles, Jan. 20. With forty-
three blrdmen and glrdwomen enter
ed, the Los Angeles International avi
ation meet was inaugurated today with
a procession through the streets.
Everything on wheels' rolled over
streets, while a passenger carrying bi
plane hovered over the route.
Uncon Beachy, holder of the Am
erican altitude record, arrived today
from Havana, and announced he
would try to break his own record. "
Tom Gum, the only Chinese aviator
made a trial flight early today. He
is entered in the race of all nations.
To Hold Service at Rock.
Rev. W. L. Van Nuys, formerly
pastor of the local Presbyterian
church, is expected to arrive. In Pen
dleton today -"en route to Pilot Rock
where he will conduct revival serv
ices. He will be accompanied by Miss
Allen of Parkdale, a blind singer of
exceptlnal ability.
Jury Takes Recess.
Indianapolis, Jan. SO. There was
no session of the grand Jury which is
investigating the alleged dynamite
conspiracy in which the McNamaras
are said to have been active, was held
today. The Jury adjourned until
Monday.
COMMERCIAL CLUB
ELECTION IS NIGH
On Tuesday, February 6 will occur
the regular annual election of offi
cers by the Pendleton Commercial
club. At that time an entire set of
new officials will be chosen, lnclud
ing a board of managers.
Thus far but little interest has been
manifest In the coming election and it
gives Indication of being a quiet af
fair. That ho wishes to retire at the
end of his term and will not accept a
reelection should it be tendered him
Is stated by President Dan P. Srnytha
who has been at the helm during the
past year and has done much work
in behalf of the organization.
At the present time W.-E. Brock Is
serving as vice president and should
tho rule of advancement bo followed
will become in line for the presidency
Asked today If he would become a
candidate for the position Mr. Brock
replied to tho effect that he will not
go forth to seek tho office but will
probably accept it In case the member
ship should regard him as the proper
man for the place during the coming
years.
Other officers are J. E. Kecfe,
secretary and Royal M. Sawtelle,
treasurer. The board of managers at
the present time comprise the offl-
cers and the
following additional
members: Dr. C. J.. Smith, G. M. Rice,
G. I. Ladow, A. J. McAllister, H. D.
Gray, Clarence Pl.shop and E. B.
Aldrlch.
Under the laws of the Commercial
club the officers are elected at the
February meeting and take office the
first of March.
RICH PORTLAND MAN
MURDERED H V SALOOXIST
...
Portland, Ore., Jan. 20. Er
nest Ottslnger, proprietor of the
Merchant's Exchange saloon,
confessed this afternoon that
he killed Edison Mutch, a weal
thy cigar dealer, whose body
was found this morning in the
saloon. "It was a drunken
brawl," said Ottslnger. "He
came around the bnr to get me
and I shot him and dragged hla
body to the cntranco and left it
there."
WILL NOT PASS
OF, UMATILLA WATERS
a considerable amount of data. These
and related facts in accordance with
usual practice, are being referred to
a board of engineers and others who
will go over the entire matter nnd
make recommendations regarding tho
feasibility of various alternative
schemes.
Prior to the consideration of the
results of the surveys the board, if
invited, will meet at Pendleton and
other places, and listen to any state
ments wnicn may be made bearing
upon me subject. Requests for such
hearings should be addressed to Mr.
Arthur P. Davis. Chief Engineer, Re
clamation Service, Washington, D. C.
it is to be noted In this connection,
that this board will not attempt to
hear nor pass upon claims to the use
of water on the Umatllla-river or Its
tributaries, this being a matter which
la under the control of state officials
ana which is presumably being given
attention by them in accordance with
the requirements of Oregon law.
Very respectfully,
SAMUEL ADEMS,
First Assistant Secretary.
TEXTILE STRIKE
BECOMES SERIOUS
More Troops on Duty, Spread
Expected and Dynamite
Found
Detectives Charged With Planting
RoiulMi Where Strikers Gather to
Sway Public Sentiment.
Lawrence, Mass., Jan. 20. Renew
al of fighting here, between state
troops and thousands of strikers of
the textile mills, who protest against
wage cuts, is forecasted today with
the arrival of four more companies
of militia, from Lynn, to assist the
eight companies now here to keep
order. The strikers are reserved.
Haverhill, Lowell and Lynn work
ers in the textile factories are restive.
They bitterly complain that the cut
wages, through the enforcement of the
mandatory fifty-four hour law which
they say is obnoxious, makes the liv
ing point too low.
Thousands of operatives are out and
It is expected that other mill towns
will strike soon, making conditions
grave.
Charges that detectives employed
by the big mills, are attempting to
turn public sentiment against the
strikers and have been planting dyna
mite bombs, were made today, fol
lowing the arrest of four men and
four women and the seizure of five
pounds of ndynamite, by the state
police. The detectives say they found
the explosives in a coffee house where
the strikers congregated.
B0URNEJ0 ASK FOR
NEW APPROPRIATION
In answer to the request of the lo
cal Commercial cl'ub to the effect that
congress be asked to appropriate more
money for the Pendleton federal
building the following letter arrived
today from Senator Bourne:
Washington, D. C, Jan. 15, 1912.
Mr. J. E. Keefe,
Sec'y, Pendleton Commercial Club,
Pendleton, Oregon.
Rear Mr. Keefe:
I am in receipt of your telegram of
the fourteenth reading as follows:
"Pendleton desires adequate federal
building and urges you and the Ore
gon delegation to secure the addition
al appropriation for the same."
In view of this expression of your
desire I shall ask the Supervising
Architect not to prepare new plans,
but to delay proceedings, until we can
make an effort to secure a larger ap
propriation. I . ,
Thanking you for securing an ex
pression of their views from the peo
ple of Pendleton, and communicating
the same to me, I am, with best
wishes, Tours very truly
JONATHAN BOURNE. JR.
In view of the fact Senator Bourne
la chairman of the committee on post
ol rices and post roads it is felt he
will be of much influence in securing
a larger sum for the local building.
ESCAPED .CONVICTS ARE
RECAPTURED AND JAILED
Medford, Jan. 20. The three hon
or men convicts who attempted to
escape yesterday were recaptured to-
ciny and are In the Medford iall
awaiting the arrival of guards from
tne penitentiary.
A Rig Trio at Revivnls.
During the next week the revival
services at the local Methodist church
win be continued and will receive an
additional impetus by the arrival of
uev. w. II. Selleck, a former onstor
ana a minister of great abilitv. nev.
E,mmei, who has been preaching dur
ing the past week, will take charge
of the song service. With the arrlvnl
of Rev. Selleck, the revival services
will be In charge of a formidable trio,
the combined weight of the tjvo evan
gelists and Rev. N. Evans being over
700 pounds.
Passengers Carried 3.100 Feet In Air
Paris, Jan. 20. Aviator Verept. in
a monoplane, carried two passengers
up 3300 feet and broKe all records to
day. v
Wnlsh-WaiMch Fight Off.
Log Angeles, Jan. 20. Tho Welsh
Waugh fight, scheduled for Vernon
this afternoon, was called off today
by Promoter Carey on receipt of news
that Welsh is confined to his bed.
He injured his neck In training.
Mies Rnnkmptcy Petition.
B. H. Decker, formerly a farmer
In this county, today filed a petition
In bankruptcy, his assets being given
as nothing and his liabilities as J2,-
410.00.
3fexleon Federals Defeat Rebels.
Mexico City, Jan. 20. Forty-seven
rebels were killed and many wounded
in an all night battle between 800
Zapatistas and federal troops. - The
revolutionists are retreating.
Disorderly Conduct Case.
Jewel Plcard will be tried In the
police court this afternoon at 3 o'clock
on the charge of disorderly conduct.
KEEPER OF BROTHER'S
CASH IS "TOUCHED"
Money Owned Jointly By
Visitors Stolen By
Guest '
Relieve Hot of Roll While Dining,
Admits Guilt and is Sentenced to
Prison.
After putting his brother to bed
and relieving him of his money for
fear it would be stolen of him, A. M.
Smiley of Milton was "touched for
the "wad" Jointly owned by the
brothers, by Fred Long and the lat
ter gentleman will spend 25 days in
the county Jail for the transaction.
The two Smlleys came to the city
Thursday with S20 which their father
had given them to use in transacting
certain business. Coming from "dry"
territory, they had no sooner reached
, , , . : "i
cording to the police. As a result,
the younger man, it is said, was soon
in an intoxicated condition and was
put to bed by his brother after his
part of the money had been trans
ferred to the latter's pocket for safe
keeping. Then the elder brother encounter
ed hi3 good friend Fred Long, and In
vited him in to dinner. The Invita
tion was accepted and while the
T-bone was being discussed, another
transfer of the coin was made, Long
plipplng it from the pocket of his host
an tucking It in his own Jeans.
When the discovery was made, the
police were notified. Long was arrest
ed and this morning pleaded guilty
before Judge Parkes. He was sen
tenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars or
spend twenty-five days in the coun
ty Jail, the latter alternative being
accepted.
OPERATORS WILL MEET
MINERS OF AMERICA
Indianapolis, Jan. 20. Reconsider--ing
their refusal to attend the wage
conference with the miners, the first (
session of which Is scheduled for
Thtawiday, operators of Ohio and
Pennsylvania this afternoon notified
President White of the United
Mine Workers of America that they
would attend. Indiana, Illinois and
West Virginia operators will also par
ticipate. President Baer of the Anthracite
,UJ
.peraiura BSocmiiu iuuiy
the mine workers that the anthracite
coal operators would meet the miners
in New Tork February 25 to discuss
a new wage scale The miner. de-
mand a 20 per cent wage increa e.
100 WALLA WALLA
BIRDS COMING HERE
Fully one hundred of the best j
birds at the Walla Walla poultry show
will be brought to the Pendleton ex
hibition next week by their owners,
according to E. F. Averlll, former
secretary and still a prominent mem
ber of the Umatilla-Morrow county
society, who returned from Walla
Walla today. These entries will ' In
clude all of the leading prize and
sweepstake winners In the Garden
City show and a pen of birds which
carried away high honors at the big
Chicago poultry exhibition.
Secretary Brown declared today
that there would be more birds in
place when the show opens Monday
morning than was anticipated as
fanciers from all over the northwest
are sending in entries. From Port
land alone are coming 60 birds be
tween 30 and 40 are coming from
Ptimeroy and many other towns are
sending small numbers to compete
with local fowls. J. T. Parker and
Dr. J. R. Cromb. of Stanfleld. will
each bring a string of fine birds also.
The birds will be Judged by Miller
Purv's of Wendell, Idaho, one of tho
best known authorities on poultry in
the northwest.
JUDGE THOS. FITZ GERALD
DRAWS A 3IA3IMOTII LE3ION
Judge Thomas Fitz Gerald Is today
exhibiting a huge lemon at his of
fice which he declares to be the larg
est he ever drew. This particular
lemon was picked from a tree In the
yard of his daughter, Mrs. Guy
O'Melvlny of Fresno, California and
was sent to her father along with n
box of oranges. It measures 16 l-2x
14 1-2, weighs 22 1-2 ounces, Is pear
shaped and belongs to the species
from which sugared lemon peel and
lemon extract are made.
Lid On At Frisco.
San Francisco, Jan. 20. Mayor
Rolph slammed down the lid on all
down town cafes today. He made a
personal tour of the"m and did not
like the "Bunny Hug," "Texas Tom
my" and other such dances and the
chief of police ordered all "ragging
cut out."
Six Killed by Tomndo.
Dlnona, Miss., Jan. 20. A white
girl and five negroes were killed and
a dozen homes destroyed by. tornado
here- - j..Ll.
GIRL ACCUSESfWO MEN
Girl's Flight from Wealth Explained
by Scn.4at.0aal Arrests.
Chicago, Jan. 20. A sensation
plied itself into the Violet Buehler
ca.-e today when two men were ar
rested following a full confession of
the fifteen year old girl, that her
disappearance from her palatial Chi
cago home was not caused by her in
fatuation for Jack Clewne, the wait
er. This, it is explained, is why her
foster mother refused to take her
back and why Bhe forfeited her $100,
000 legacy.
Roy Allen and Charles McClaln
are the names of the men arrested.
The girl arrived here today in cus
tody of a detective.
Stephenson Formally Cleared.
Washington, D. C, Jan. 20.
Charges, made In connection with the
election of United States Senator
Stephenson of Wisconsin, are not sus
tained and no corrupt practice was
used to elect him, according to the
formal report made today by the
senate sub-committee which Investi
gated the charges. Senators Heyburn,
Bradley, Sutherland and
Pomerone
signed the report.
"Fools," Says Governor West.
Portland. Jan. 20. "The convicts
who tried to escape are fools," said
Governor West. "The fact that other
convicts pursued them indicates the
honor system. Now Miat they are
recaptured, paroles wont be granted
so soon." 1
LA GRANDE MEN
BOOSTING ROUNDUP
(Special to East Oregonian.)
Medford, Oregon. January 20.
Not forgetting Pendleton's wild
west show next fall, the 'La Grande
business men on the southern Ore
gon excursion have lost no opportun
ity of telling of the Oregon Develop
ment League meeting at La Grande'
and the Round-Up at Pendleton and
are extending Invitations to a:i south- of fighting is expected with the ex
ern Oregon to the two events. The j piration of the armistice, January
oanquet at Mearord at wnicn were
three hundred
business men re-
ounded with the
cry of "Let 'er I
Kuck."
NO HOPE HELD OUT FOR
J. 31. REN fLbi a DALGlllEU
In response to a message from Spo
kane to the effect that their daughter.
airs w. A. Hioree. is near aeatn s
I ... . .
door with no hope for her recovery,
, Mr.-and Mrs. j. M. Bentley left this
nlorning for her bedside. She has
recenty been operated on three times
for appendicitis but the surgical
! treatment has failed to improve her
condition. If she dies as is expect- ment will not move in the matter un
ed, the body will be brought here for til it has conferred with these pow
burlal. ! ers
LEISIIMAX IS REAL
DAZZLING CUTUP.
Berlin, Jan. 20. Ambassa
dor Leishmann of Pittsburg, is
the real noise in court circles
today. Outdoing the brilliant
"uniforms" of Charlemange
Tower, when Tower held the
same Job, Leishmann appeared
at the kaiser's drawing room
I lat night in a navy blue court
uniform of many colors and
gold braid on the sleeves and
trousers and a white hat with
ostrich plumes. He wore no
flowers.
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DEFEAT WALLA
WALLA BASKETBALL TEAM-BOYS BEAT ECHO
By narrow margins, both the girls'
and the second boys teams of the lo
cal high school were victorious in
their games last night. The girls de
feated the Walla Walla team in the
Garden City by the score of 12 to 8
while the boys administered the bit
ter pill to the Echo high school lads
in this city by a 19 to 18 score. Both
games wore hotly contested through
out and victory was an undecided
portion until tho final whistle blew.
The girls returned frqm Walla
Walla this morning and were Jubilant
over their success in downing their
old rivals. The Garden City co-eds
have held the championship- of this
section for several years and hereto
fore have had but little difficulty In
defeating Pendleton teams. Added
distinction was won By the young la
dles because of the fact that the de
feat doled out by them to the Walla
Walla girls was the first a Walla
Walla team has suffered this year.
The first half ended in a score of
6 to 5 in favor of the home team and
tho second halt opened with renewed
vigor by both teams. The lead was
soon overcome, and by virtue of their
splendid team work,. Coach Ruth
Wise's proteges soon had the advan
tage and kept It until the end of
play. Muriel Saling was the star
point winner of the game, her speed,
agility and accuracy in throwing net
ting the Pendletonlans ten points. The
MANCHUS
QUIT
SAYS A REPORT
Hold Back Announcement of
Abdication to Prevent an
Outbreak.
SUN ASKS RECOGNITION
President of New Chinese Republic
Expects United States to Take Lead
In Extending Hand and Other Pow
ers to Follow.
Chicago, Jan. 19. The Daily News
prints a special dispatch today say
ing the abdication of the Manchu dy
nasty in China has been accomplish
ed and that the fact tnat there is de
lay in issuing an edict is caused by
the fear of an uprising by the reac
tionary wing of the Imperial family,
headed by Prince Jung.
It U a'so stated that Tien Tsin will
be the temporary capital of the Chi
nese preublic, while the new govern
ment is being formed. '
Sun Confident of Recognition.
, Shanghai, Jan. 2. Nanking dis
patches say President Sun of the pro
claimed republic, Is confident the
powers will recognize the govern
ment of New China. Sun is said to
believe that the United States will
act first, then England and then the
other powers.
Telegraphic advices from Peking
declare the Manchu clan is still op
posing the abdication of the emperor
and the removal of the court from
Peking. Rebel chieftains are con
vinced the Manchus will capitulate
onjv- when compelled to. and renewal
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Ask V. S. Recognition.
Washington, Jan. 20. A cabled ap
peal for recognition of the Chinese re-
1 publicans signed by Wang Chung
Wei. has been received by the state
department.
It is regarded as marking a serious
crisis in the Important negotiations
i i nknn u
6"'"5 uu llino. 1UI Ills 10-
storation of peace to the disturbed
C0Untry for the decision of the state
department upon the appeal Is cer-
tain to have great influence on the
five otoher powers interested in the
-wMnn it i ,m,om
Two More 3Iarriajre Licenses.
The long inactivity in the, marriage
license department of the county
clerk's office was broken this morn
ing when two couples appeared and
made application. The first couple,
Stephen L. Edwards and Miss Matel
Elder, are well known in this city,
both havhig been residents here many
years. The second couple were Gus
ton C. Muller of American Falls,
Idaho, and Anna M. Goodman of this
county.
Divorco Suit Is Filed.
A divorce suit was filed yesterday
afternoon entitled "Albert Patterson
vs. Annie Patterson," the plaintiff
alleging that, he has been the victim
of cruel and Inhuman treatment. At
torney J. B. Perry filed the complaint.
other 'two were made by Ella LaZin
ka. These two young ladies were for
wards, Claire Ralcy and Zella Thomp
son were centers and Ha Sturdivant
and Edna Coutts were guards.
Roys' Huttlo Hani One.
The game in the local gymnasium
was one of the hardest which has
been played for some time here. The
Echo boys have developed themselves
Into a splendid scoring machine and
It required the most valiant efforts
of the high school toasers to pull out
ahead. So evenly matched were tho
two teams that the marginal advan
tage in the score continually see
sawed back and forth and it was only
good fortune that put the local boys
one point in the lead when the con
test was closed.
For Pendleton six points were
made by Ferguson, wno played for
ward In place of Sturdivant, seven
were made by Claud Hampton, cen
ter, and six were made by McDon
ald. The Echo team was composed of the
following players: p. G. Ripper,
Fred Harkham. Kyle Moore, Don
Hoffneckle and Jim Saling.
The next basketball game In which
a local team will be a participant
will be next Friday in Walla Walla
when the regular team of the high
school lines up against the Pearsons'
academy quintet.
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