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VOL. 25.
PENDLETON, OREGON, TJIUKSDAY, JULY 4, 1912.
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MEXICAN REBELS
STAND: BATTLE IS RAGING
Revolutionists Are Holding Strong
Position in Mountains Against
Federal Forces. -
OR0ZC0 IS IN COMMAND
000 Rebels Are Engaged in StruMde
Fight May Last Several Days
Relieved That Federal Victory WlU
iJlU JlOTOlUUOft.
At the Rebel Front, Bachlmba,
Mex., July 4. In the heart of the
mountains of northern Mexico where
Bachlmba canyon, a natural fortress
controls the entrance to the city of
Chihuahua, 40 miles north, was be
gun yesterday what may prove the
last grand battle of the Mexican revo
lution. In six hours of fighting be
tween S000 rebels under General Or
ozco and an almost equal number of
government troops under General Vic
torano Huerta, no great advantage
was gained by either side. Indications
were at night fall that If the rebel
ammunition holds out the Issue will
not be decided for several days. A
federal victory means the end of or
ganlzed revolution.
The feerals at nightfall were pour
ing a heavy artillery fire into the
rebel positions the extent of which
was estimated by the rebel officers at
1000 shells in five hours.
Chihuahua, Mex., July 4. Ner
vously awaiting the outcome of the
battle at Bashlmba, 40 miles away,
which is to decide whether this city
Is to continue as the rebel capital, or
go over to the constitutional govern
ment, tension here is at the extreme
point. The small colony of Ameri
cans and foreigners raised their flags
over their residences. - 1
Bulletins from the front were nu
merous but lightened by rebel optim
ism. General Orozco telegraphed that
he had succeeded In driving 1600
federals back.
Significance attached to the depart
ure from here today of Pedro Redo,
superintendent of the Melcaa Cen
tral. He went to direct personally
the movement of rebel troop trains.
Two hundred cars are ready for an
emergency exodus.
Robcla Reported to Have Lost.
Mexico City, July 4. The divi
sion under General Huerta yesterday
captured all the Important positions
held by the rebels at Bachlmba which
they selected for their last stand, ac
cording to advices received here last
night from the front.
LOCAL PHYSICIANS
TO ATTEND MEETING
For the purpose of attending the
meeting of the Trl-State Medical so
ciety in Portland a party of local
physicians left on the noon train to
day. Among those going are Dr. C.
J. Smith, who is president of the
state board of health, Dr. I. U. Tem
ple, Dr. J. A. Best, Dr. E. O. Parker
and Dr. R. E. Rlngo.
At the coming medical meeting the
physicians will be addressed by sev
eral notable men Among them will
be Dr. Louis B. Wilson, of Rochester,
New York, a great pathologist. It Is
also possible that Prof. Sllverwork of
Vienna will be present. He is re
puted the greatest surgical authority
In the world.
No Cordelia, going np In an air
ship isn't dangerous. It's the com
ing down thut is apt to give the under
taker a Job.
TWO MORI? STARS
ADDED TO FLAG.
Washington, July 4. Two
stars were added to the Amerl-
enn flag today, although the
official flags used at the white
house and other government
buildings have shown the addl-
tlon since Arizona and New
Mexico were ndmltted to state-
hood. For the first time since
1866 the field Is composed of
even rows. Although the flags
are already on the market with
the stars to represent the state-
hood of the two states, .they are
only officially recognized today.
The new arrangement shows
six rows of eight stars each.
The changes made are in the
second and fifth rows. The
rows now contain seven stars
- oath. The changes made are
In the second and fifth rows.
The rows now contain seven
stars each and are spaced be
twecn those In the rows above.
This Is the first time since
1890 that more than one star
has been added at a time. Aa
that time stars wre added for
five states.
IKE LAST
SHATTER IT'S SO
QUIET THIS YEAR?
Pendleton is Enjoying Remarkably
Sane and Peaceful Fourth
of Julyj
Pendleton as a city has enjoyed a
remarkably sane and peaceful fourth
this year, no attempt whatever being
made toward holding a local celebra
tion. Even the customary firecrack
er display by the small boy has been
missing or almost missing. Those
who desired to sleep this morning
found it possible to do so for the still
ness of the morning air was scarcely
broken by the few bombs that were
exploded.
Hosts of local people have gone up
on excursions to nearby towns where
'celebrations are being held while many
are making the occasion a day of rest"
at home. This afternoon the only
excitement locally Is centered at the
Columbia saloon where reports of the
two big prize fights are being received
and bulletined.
By autos and by morning local
train scores of Pendletonlans left to
day for the Garden City where a
monster celebration Is on and where
the local ball team plays a double
header game. The Round-up band is
also at Walla Walla today.
A substantial delegation of local
pec pie also made the trip to Echo to
day to attend the celebration there.
The morning westbound local was
crowded with people bound for Echo
and other points in the west end to
spend the day. Will M. Peterson Is
the orator at Echo.
Bingham springs has also been a
drawing card today as have likewise
been the Indian Celebrations upon the
reservation. The old time Indians are
encamped at Cayuse according to
their custom while -the Christian In
dians are gathered for a big camp
meeting and dinner at the old agency
grounds.
N. Y. CITY WILL HAVE
A GALA CELEBRATION
New York, July 4. This city heads
the list of large cities of the United
States in the size and variety of its
Independence Day celebration, for
something has been planned for ev
ery minute from ten o'clock this
morning until eleven o'clock tonight.
The fact that Mayor Gaynor has
charge of the Fourth of July plans
makes them more extensive than
ever. Fifty thousand dollars have
been raised by private and public sub
scriptions for the mayor's plans. The
biggest celebration will, of course,
take place at Tammany Hall, but the
celebration at City Hall is also on
an imposing scale. The latter Is di
vided Into three parts, a parade, pa
triotic exercises and a special Nathan
Hale celebration. No less than forty
athletic meets have been arranged,
and the entrance to all of them Is
free. The prizes are silver, gold and
bronze medals. In the evening all the
boroughs will be lighted by magnifi
cent electrical Illuminations, In ad
dition to scores of fireworks displays
The orators of the day Include some
of the most prominent members of
tho demcratlc party and of the Grand
Army of the Republic.
SERIOUSLY INJURED
DIVING INTO POOL
(Special Correspondence.)
Athena, Ore., July 4. While diving
Into the pool at Bingham Springs,
Hugh Lleuallen of Athena, was badly
hurt yesterday. He struck his head
upon the bottom of the pool and his
scalp was broken from the forehead
to the back of his head. Dr, Newsom
of this place was called to attend the
Injured man and he will recover,
ATHENA RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE
(Special Correspondence.)
Athena, Oregon, July 4. Through
a fire that occurred about 11:20 last
night the residence of Mrs. M. W.
Allen, in the south part of Athena,
was destroyed and all its contents,
and Mrs. Allen was severely hurt
while trying to escape. At the time
of tho fire Mrs. Allen was In the up
per part of the house and being cut
off from escape by the stairway was
forced to jump from a second story
window. She suffered from her
jump and was also burned severely.
The origin of the fire Is unknown
I but It Is attributed to firecrackers.
MORE THAN NORMAL
RAINFALL ALREADY
Precipitation For Six Months More
Than For Entire Year Says
Local Forcaster
Although but six months of the
year is gone, Pendleton has received
more than the normal rainfall for an
entire year, according to the figures
of Official Weather Observer E. F.
Averill. To July 1 of this year 14.17
Inches had been precipitated here In
the city and the normal for a year
Is 14.08 Inches. If the normal am
ount falls during the remaining six
months, the total for the year will ex
ceed that of any year since observa
tions have been taken.
June was almost twice as wet as
normally. The average precipitation
is .97 of an inch, while during the
thirty days just ended 1.88 inches fell.
Since the first of January the rain
fall has been above the normal during
each month with the exception of
March when It lacked but a fraction
of reaching the average.
For the past ten months or since
the commencement of the rainy sea
son, the rainfall has been 17 15
inches and when It Is said that the
precipitation for the months of Sep
tember, October, November and De
cember was more than two Inches be
low normal, some idea of the extra
amount of moisture which has been
received during the six months just
past can be gained.
In general it can be said that this
abnormal amount of rain . has - laid
the foundation for a record breaking
crop In Umatilla county. The recent
rains have perhaps done more dam
age than good for, not only have they
knocked down some of the grain,
but they have Interfered with hay
ing and delayed the beginning of
threshing. However, the coolness of
the past week following right upon
an exceedingly hot spell during which
some of the grain was shriveled in
spots has had the effect of undoing
some of the damage done by the hot
winds. According to farmers, the
grain has regained its lost color and
the heads are filling out extremely
welL
Taooma Auto Races.
Tacoma, Wash. July 4. Upwards
of $ 10,000 in prizes will be awarded
to the victors of the automobile races
which began here today over the five
mile track laid out on the prairie
near Tacoma. Among the big drivers
entered are Teddy Tezlaff, Caleb
Bragg. Jack Tower, Bob Evans and
Earl Cooper, in addition to many others.
JACK JOHNSON, CHAMPION, AND JIM FLYNN,
PUEBLO FIREMAN, MEET IN ARENA TODAY
Both Men Are in Pink of Condition and Each is Con
fident of Winning
Las Vegas, N. M , July 4. The mas
ter event of the sporting world is the
prize fight here today between Jack
Johnson, the negro who holds the
championship of the world, and Jim
Flynn of Pueblo, who says he is go
ing to wrest the title from his dusky
opponent. The city Is filled with
fight fans who have been arivlng
here on special trains for the past two
days. The arena, which seats 17,000
persons, will be packed to capacity.
As the management of the fight has
planned only three prices of admis
sion seats are not held at the prohib
itive prives which prevailed at the
Johnson-Jeffries contest at Reno two
years ago today. Jack Curley, who is
engineering the mill, declares that
with the prices fived he and his as
sociates will take in at least $150,000
at the gate.
Although there will be many Am
erican witnesses to the Johnson-Flynn
glove attraction, the audience will
contain thousands of Mexicans, who
will be Initiated into the mystery of
n glove bout. Las Vegas has made
ample preparation to attend to the
wants of the visitors and exhorbitant
prices of all kinds have been express
ly forbidden by the authorities so it
Is said. Of course thrifty citizens
who have spent money to get the bout
for Las Vegas expect to be repaid,
and there are hundreds of fans well
supplied with the mazuma for which
they are fishing. It is Interesting to
note that associated with Jack Curley
in the management of the bout is a
committee of Las Vegas merchants
und prominent citizens, among whom
Is the mayor.
Negro Is Confident.
Admirers of the negro champion
have been assured that he will save
his title. "John Arthur Johnson will
bring home the bacon before the fif
teenth round," according to his own
prediction and he has been placing
$1000 bets on himself, with odds of
2 1-2 to one. To show the confidence
they have in Flynn, on the other
hand, a syndicate of wealthy oil op
erators from Wyoming, headed by
Bert Orchard, has raised $25,000 to
back Jim Flynn at ringside odds In
tho fight.
Both of the fighters are In excel
NATION'S NATAL DAY
IS BEING OBSERVED
Citizens Here and Abroad Will Have
"Safe and Sane" Fourth
of July
Washington, July 4. As many of
the congressmen and senators are
away from the city making speeches
In other cities today, the Fourth wjll
be celebrated chiefly with parades by
school children and city organiza
tions, with fireworks tonight.
In Chicago.
Chicago, July 4. The Fourth will
be celebrated here today safely and
sanely, as the result of a large sub
scription given for the purpose by
the citizens of the city. Parades, pa
triotic speeches and fireworks dis
plays in the evening constitute the
program for the day.
President Taft's Fourth.
Beverly, Mass., July 4 The pres
ident and Mrs. Taft, who arrived from
Washington yesterday, have planned
to spend the day rather quietly. Mr.
Taft will receive some prominent re
publicans and discuss plans for his
campaign during the morning, but
the afternoon will be devoted prin
cipally to riding driving or receiving
private friends with Mrs. Taft.
Philadelphia's Celebration.
Philadelphia. July 4. Philadel
phia's celebration of Independence
day this year Is along the lines of
the safe and sane program, which
proved so successful last year. There
will be a parade of the Saengerfest
of the Northeastern Saengerbund,
with 25.000 in line as one of the chief
features of the day. In addition to a
celebration of the G. A. R. and many
ainieiic meets.
The Fourth in London.
London. July 4. The American col
ony In London, like those of Paris
and Berlin, have planned an elabo'
rate celebration of Independece Day
There will be speeches at the em
bassies, after which there will be a
reception. Americans abroad are tak
ing an unusual interest In the pollti
est situation at home this year, Am
bassador Reid Is understood to have
informed close friends that whatever
the result of the election next Novem
ber, he does not expect to spend an
other year In England as representa
tive of the United States.
The Louisville police department Is
conducting an active campaign
against Joy riding, and scores of vio
lators of the speed laws have been
taken Into custody since the begin
ning of the crusade.
lent condition for the mill, although
Johnson will have the advantage of
Flynn In weight at the ringside. It is
reported about the city that Johnson
has never quite definitely stated his
exact weight, as he is anxious not
to have his opponent know more
than necessary before the time for
official weight and measurements ar
rives. Jack has done his training in
a small suburb called Forypat's.
which Is about eight miles outside of
Las Vegas. The quarters are on the
edge of a lake and surrounded by
some of the best motor roads In the
state. It is Just two years ago today
since he donned a glove in the ring
and supporters of Flynn declare that
this fact gives the latter an even
chance with the negro. If Johnson
loses he will be repeating the history
of Sullivan, Corbett and others who
failed to come back after being out of
the ring for two or three years. John
son Is now thirty-four, but his friends
say despite the experience of Sulli
van, Corbett and the rest of 'em he
has not depreciated enough In two
years to give the Pueblo fireman a
chance with him. Johnson has had
some splendid training aslstance, in
cluding the services of Tom Flana
gan of Toronto, Monty Cutler, "Bat
tling Burns" and "Black Diamond."
His white wife has supervised some
of his training. His mother and sis
tors are also here.
riyinn Has Courage.
Flynn has had the most of his
training under the personal direction
of Tommy Ryan, the retired middle
weight champion. Ryan knows
Johnson's style of milling and says
he has taught Flynn a defense against
Johnson's vicious upper cuts. Flynn
has mountains of courage and can
take a lot of punishment. He is plan
ning on body punches for the undo
ing of Johnson. He realizes, of
course, that he has the opportunity
of his career, for if he beats John
son he will be able to make enough
money before the footlights to keep
him the rest of his life. He has sav
ol $15,000 In his boxing career and
Is taking a gambler's chance on the
money end of the fight with Johnson.
Johnson has been guaranteed $31,000
for his end, win, lose or draw.
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NO' 7001
EXPRESb rifJD PASSENGER TRAIN
CRASH; THIRTY
CHANCE GIVEN HOSE
NO. 3 TO REORGANIZE
Either. That to Be Done or Hose
Cart Will Be Ordered
Transferred '
Whether or not the north side hose
cart Is to be brought to the central
station because the members of Hose
Co. No. 3 (the north side company)
fall to maintain a working organiza
tion seemed to be the most moment
ous question before the council last
evening. Councilman Ell, who Is
chairman of the fire committee, took
the affirmative of the question while
Councilman Brock, who Is a north
side resident and property owner, de
fended the negative with considerable
force and vehemence and was sup
ported by Councilman Montgomery,
another north side dweller.
A week ago Fire Chief Vaughan re
ported that Hose Co. No. 8 Is prac
tically a defunct organization and re
quested an investigation. The mat
ter was referred to the fire committee
and Chairman Ell last night announc
ed that the company had been given
another opportunity to reorganize and,
upon failure to do so, he recommend
ed that the hose cart be transferred
to the central station.
Councilman Brock opposed the re
commendation, declaring that the
presence of the cart on the north side
of the river is a protection to the pro
perty in that section regardless of
whether there is a fire company for
the reason that It would be within
easy reach of willing citizens. The
matter was discussed with some heat,
Councilman Brock In the end defy
ing the chairman of the fire commit
tee to attempt its removal, asserting
that the ordinances of the city of
Pendleton would block him. The mat
ter was held over pending the outcome
of the attempt to rejuvenate the com
pany and to this attempt the two
norts side councilmen will give their
assistance.
Recorder Given Vacation.
Upon motion by the council. Re
corder Thomas Fitz Gerald was
granted a vacation from July 8 until
the end of the month. Mr. Fltz Ger
ald is the secretary of the local lodge
of Elks and will leave Pendleton next
Sunday morning for Portland to pre
pare for the attendance of the 100 or
more delegates from his lodge to the
national convention in the metropo
lis. John Hailey, Jr., was appointed
temporary recorder during his ab
sence.
Xo Fountains This Year.
The committee on health and po
lice last night reported unfavorably
to the petition asking for the instal
lation of public drinking fountains
this summer. The report was accep
ted without discussion. The petition
was presented by the ladles of the
Civic club several weeks ago.
Janitor's Salary Raised.
Upon the recommendation of Coun
cilman Klrkpatrfck, the salary of the
Janitor of the city hall was raised
from $60 to $65 a month.
The only other business transacted
was the reading of the recorder's
monthly report and the ordering of
bills paid.
Adjournment was taken until Mon
day evening at 7:30 o'clock, at which
time bids for the Improvement of
west Court street will be received.
YANKEE LADS LEAD
ALL AT TRAP SHOOT
Stockholm. July 4. The Individual
competition In the clay-bird shooting
events in the Olympic games was
continued yesterday, when the second
stage was concluded.
The best aggregates scored in the
first and second rounds were made by
the Americans, A. F. Gleason of Bos
ton A. A., and J. R Graham, Chi
cago A. A., with 47 out of a possible
50 birds. The German contestant,
Uoelden, with 44 hits, was third. The
third stage will be shot' tomorrow.
Sweden was victorious in yester
day's team competition for dual shoot
ing at a distance of 30 meters. The
Swedish team of four men made an
aggregate of 1143 points out of a
possible 1200, each man firing 300
shots. Russia and Great Britain were
placed second and third respectively,
while the United States has to be sat
isfied with fourth piace, having ob
tained an aggregate of only 10S7.
The best Individual score In the
competition, however, was registered
by the American, A. F. Lane, who
made 292 points.
Miss Neva Lane returned this mor
ning from an outing In Yellowstone
park which she enjoyed very much.
She made the trip in company with
Mr. nnd Mrs. C L. Ronney, who are
now visiting In the east.
- FIVE ARE KILLED
Rear End Collision Near Corning, N.
Y. Results in Many Dead and 50
Seriously Injured. 1
RUNNING . FULL SPEED
Express Plunges Half Way Through
Rear Pullman of Passenger Train
Two Day Coaches Hurled Down
Embankment.
Corning, N. T., July 4. Thirty-five
passengers were killed and 50 in
jured today when the express train
crashed Into the fast westbound
Lackawanna passenger No. 9, two
miles east of this city.
The passenger train, which runs
from New York to Buffalo, had been
standing on the track for twenty min
utes when the express train, which
carries no passengers, struck it in the
rear at full speed. Two day coaches
attached to the rear of No. 9 were
hurled down an embankment.
Plunges Through Pullman.
The express plunged half way
through the rear Pullman of the
standing train before It came to a
stop. Most of the killed were passen
gers in the day coaches, going home
to spend the Fourth. The injured
were brought to hospitals here- A
number were pinned under wreck
age and . their groans and shrieks
could be celarly heard. "
Physicians on Scene.
On account of the confusion and
lak of wire communication, news of
the disaster was slow in reaching
here, but by six o'clock physicians
were on the scene. At one time fifty
persons, many of them fatally In
jured, were lying on the floor of the
emergency room at a local hospital.
Every undertaker In Corning was
called to help care fore the dead.
DERAILMENT DELAYS
EASTB0UND TRAIN
Due to a freight train derailment
at Nolin the eastbound O.-W. R. &
N. passenger No. 6 did not reach
Pendleton until 10:10 this forenoon.
The trucks of a freight car left the
track at Nolin and obstructed the
track so that No. 6 was held until
the wreckage could be cleared. A
wrecking crew was brought to the
scene from Umatilla. Save the delay
but little If any damage was Inflicted
by the derailment. A rumor to the
effect No. 6 had collided - with the
freight was In corculatlon here this
morning but it proved incorrect.
HUNTER GETS BEAR
XEAR GOLD BEACH
Gold Beach, Ore., July 4. W. A.
Root, of this place, 82 years of age. Is
probably one of the oldest bear hunt
ers in the state. While out with his
wife hunting a bee tree In the hills
near this place recently, he suddenly
came upon an old bear and two young
ones. The cubs Immediately climbed
a nearby tree, while Mrs. Bear start
ed for the Intruders. Mr. Root Is
very old, but has not lost either his
eyesight or his nerve, as was proved
when he shot Mrs. Bear In the head.
killing her instantly. He then turned
his attention to the cubs, killing one
of them.
W. J. Furnish was a passenger on
the delayed No. 6 this morning bound
for his summer home near Bingham
springs to spend the fourth with his
family.
Umpire Gove Quits.
William Gove, who has urn-
plred the two games of the Pen-
dleton series in this city, last
night wired his resignation to
President W. X. Sweet, the
same to take effect immediate-
ly. says the Walla Walla Union.
He also recommended that
Frank Breed, a well known lo-
cal umpire, be appointed to
handle the games in the pres-
ent series until a new official
can be appointed.
In his wire to President
Sweet, Gove states that he could
not handle the players and re-
f erred particulary to what he
termed the rowdyism of some
of the members of the Pendleton
club."
No word has been received
from the head of the 'eague
and unless different arrange-
ments are made. Breed will
handle the Indicator In both of
today's games, his selection be-
Ing satisfactory- to Manager
Garrett of the Pendleton club.
Breed has umpired games In
this vicinity for several years
and lias always given the best
of satisfaction.