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THE DAILY JOURNAL VOL. XIII. SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 1903. NO. 135. Heppner Relief Expedition Money, Men and Provisions fottfnal Oiganfces Committees fo Relief of Flood Sufferers ANVASS FOR SUPPLIES AND CASH SUBSCRIPTIONS oyal and Enterprising Salemtfes Take Prompt and Efficient Action Louis R. Stlnson, one of the grand fficers of the Knights of Pythias of Oregon, this mornlnn received the fol- towing telegram from a Salem man at Heppner, tHe scene of the fatal cloud- burst, which has killed hundreds, and left hundreds more hemeless: Prayer for Relief. IONE. OR., JUNE' 16. L R. STINSON, 8ALEM, OREGON: GET ALL MEN POSSIBLE. NEED WORKERS AND PROVISIONS. ED.C. HERREN. . Mr. Stlnson, one of the grand offi cers of the K. of P. lodge, of Salem, Book action, and Central Lodge No. MB, Salem, Knights of Pythias, appro. Rrlated $100, and It was telegraphed Immediately. Relief Committee Formed. sX meeting was held at The Journal office, and a relief committee formed rtonralse men, money and provisions, Kind forward them to the scene of dls- fatter on the first word asking for aid, Rfolch was contained In Mr. Herren's PsTegram, as follews: L. R. Stlnson, H. A. Johnson, R. J. Fleming, M. Wlprut, J. N. Drown, H. i'r . . . - JDi' Patton and fc. Holer. ', The committee met and organized forjta canvass of the city for relief, anra telegram was sent to the S. P. jjfjand O, R. & N. Co. asking for pBnsportatlon for 25 men, and for provisions from this city to go forward this afternoon. Sub-Committees Named. The following sub-committees were named tq make the canvass, and re port 'for the afternoon train: FINANCE H. A. JOHNSON, J. N. BROWN AND H. D. PATTON. PROVISIONS L. R. STINSON, M. WIPRUT, R. J. FLEMING. TRANSPORTATION E. HOFER. The committees went Immediately to work. Knights of Pythias Act. The grand lodge of Oregon, Knights of Pythias, through Its crand chancel lor, J. W. Maloney, of Pendleton, has Issued a circular to all lodges asking contributions for the citizens of Hepp ner. Last night Central lodge, No. 18, of this city, unanimously voted that the sum of $106' be "Wired" to the grand chancellor for the relief of the citizens of Heppner. Tho lodges at Pendleton and Baker City have done likewise, and sent committees to the scene, to do all In their power to help those In need. Two Hundred Men Wanted. Heppner, vln, Loxlngton, Juno 1C, 1903. Gov. Goo. 13. Chamberlain: Tho people romnlnlng In Heppner appreciate your mossnge. we requlro laboring nion and money to pay them. It will tnko 200 men at work to clear dobrls. Peoplo of stato responding nobly. G. W. PHELPS. Mayor Bishop received a tologrnm from Frank Gilliam saying tho situa tion Is appalling. No help Is needed at present, but money, and that badly. Southern Pacific Acts. In response to telegrams of tho com mittee on transportation. General Pas senger Agent W. E. Coman, of the 8. P. Co., wires teday: E. Hofor, Salem, Oregen: Mr. Koehlcr says will gladly furnish free transportation to Portland. O. R. & N. will handle freight free to Hepp ner, and havo telegraphed to learn If more men nre needed. If so will make free rate. Can let you know definitely about men later today. Have Instruct ed agent to accept freight. W. E. COMAN. Men and Provisions Ready. The sub-commltteo on men and nro- visions have 25 mon ready to go for word on a moment's notice, and they will bo furnished free transportation. Several tons of provision nro rondr for the train as this paper goes to press. They comprlso smoked and cured meats, sugar and canned goods, and othor condonsed freight. Salem has responded quickly and generously. and their Is the heartiest of good will manifested by every ono who has been Invited to art In assisting tho flood sufferers of Eastern Oregon. Volunteers to Go. Chairman Stlnson has tho following list of volunteers, who are. ready to leave for the scene of tho great flood disaster on a moment's notice, or as soon as wanted: I It, Stlnson. T. M. Fleming, & F. Elgin, W. W. Hall, Ed. Hlrshborg. D. C. MInto, J. N. Drown, Egbert Young, C. F. Lansing, Geo. W. Jones, A. Parker. These men are ready to go and stay a week, If their services nro needed, and hold themselves In readiness to leave at any time. Large Subscription Raited. Through tho efforts of Tho Journnl commltUe n largo cash subscription has been raised, several hundred dol lars having been telegraphed from 8a lorn ns fait as It was offered, ono citi zen giving 100. All who havo not had nn opportunity to glvo can send their donations to this odlco, and tho snmo will be acknowledged and for warded to proper parties. Lot It never bo said Wostorn Oregon is cold-hearted or apathetic on such an occasion. At 3 o'clock 274 .26 in ensh had been rained by tho commtttco on flnanco, and thoy will try to mako It jliOO. A Relief TVain is Wrecked And Font Men and Two Horses ate Drowned DEAD NOW NUMBER 2 J 4 MARTIAL LAW DECLARED Sists isisisws i insists ! isiswis wMHg If i Our Customers ....Like The Say It Looks f Carnival ml 1 11 r I woe bore, from tho crowds thoy eeo at i NEW YORK RACKET! The crowds are simply the result of our business methods. We sell only goods that give satisfaction. Quality is the first consideration with us. We make the prices lower' than regular stores because our expenses are lighter and we have no losses from bad accounts to make up' Our great volume of bus iness enables us to' buy' at the lowest quantity prices. a. AiLAAAAAMAAAAAAAAAi 1 I Dry Goods, tClothing, shoes jjl and everything in Ladies' and Men's Furnishings Salem Cheaoest One-Price Cash Store.H E. T. Barnes, Prop, ?iiiiiwiainintnnm''lltl,m"l"" RELIANCE LOSES TOPMAST Gives Way at the Be ginning of the Race She Will be Repaired and Ready for Trial Race by the End of the Week Lnrchmont, Juno 17. The- Rollanco lost hor topmast hero this afternoon In on eight-knot blow during hor rnco with tho Columbia nncl Constitution. Tho nccldont occurrod nt 1:50, bolnK four rolnuto nfter the boats got across tho lino for the 30-mlle coutost. A sharp puff came, and tho mast snap ped. The yacts had n splendid start, and the accident was entirely unex pected until tho bis mass of wreck ago came smashing down. Ilnrr. at the whool, brought her Into the wind like a rocket, notwithstanding tho swinging sails. The ballooncr was floating In tho water. Sho will bo taken to City Island tonight, to havo a new topmast set. Tho Rollanco was carrying the largest club topsail ever kited on a cup racor when tho accident occurred. This Immoneo spread aloft caused tho strain on tho topmast. Herreshoff has extra Bpars nt Bristol, so the accldsnt. It Is thought, won't Intorfore with the races tho latter part of tho week. Iselln was aboard at tho time. Tho Constitution and Colum bia continued tho race. Tho Columbia held tho load on tho Constitution, and at 3 o'clock was sev eral yards ahead. Islen cntno ashore In a launch. Ho takes tho accident philosophically. and says no other damago was done, and no weakness otherwise manifest ed. JETT Many Bodies Unburled, and Searching Parties Finding; Many More Liption has Sailed London, June 17. Upton and Fife sailed for America today. Before starting he received a message from the king wishing him good luok In the race. The Yachts Race Today Larchmont. June 17. The Reliance, Columbia and Constitution will sail a special contest over the Larchmont course today. A six-knot breeze Is blowing All See the hamrock vow York. June 17. A large crowd of spectators had their first view of Shamrock III today. a tn ted. but cameras were tabooed. WHITE TRIAL Lawyers Get Inta a Fight in Court Room The Judge is Plainly Badly Frightened and the Possi bility of Conviction is Light -. ' " ' - JaoKsoa, Ky., Juno 17. Argument! beforo the grand Jury commenced this morning. Judge French, the noted Ferry county foudlst. opened for tho dofenso. He had talked but a fow minutes when he arwoimed County At tornoy Illanton. Tho latter Jumpod to his feet, and railed French down, don plte tho efforts of the court to restore order. Tho arguments got warmer, and Froneh called Illanton a liar Tho latter sprang over tho rail, and started to fight. The elisor seized Illanton by the coat collar and Jerked him bark Tho Judge threatened to seud Illanton to Jail, nnd meekly and timidly ad monished the excited French to tern por his language. Tho soldlors had stripped all entorlng tho court room of their arms, oihcrwlso tho remit would probably hnvo been dlfforont, ns tho spectators were wildly excited. Capt. Hurstehe, 73 years old, mado a dramatic speech for the prosecution. He appealed to the law and ordor In this, his native county. The dofense, In Its speech, contends that Jctt and White have proved a practical alibi. Witness Had to Leave Lexington, Ky. Juno 17. Uwlng, who was tho principal witness in the Jett case, has moved bis family here, and this morning Js looking for em ployment. He baa abandoned Jack son as a futnro residence, fearing ho would be murdered. Loxlngton, Or.. Juno 17. A relief train from Fendloton for Heppner was out In two while crossing n crook by tho bridge breaking, 30 miles north of here, at 3 n. m. Four pontons nnd two horses wore drowned, Tho front por tion of tho train got acrotts, and the party reached Heppner. Heppner, Or. Juno 17. Martial law has been declared. A relief train from Walla Walla Is expected this nf ternoon with food and coffins, tho tat ter being tho most needed, as many bodies aro unburled. Two hundred and fourteeit bodies havo been recov ered. For IS miles down Willow crook nro piles uf debris, all supposed to contain bodies. Tho principal effort! nro centorcd on clearing the town, but small parties nro working along tho creek, nnd nro discovering bodies ev ery llttlo while. ' Baker Clt7alves 1800, llaker City. Or., Juno 17. At a meeting of citizens tonight, called by (Continued on fifth page.) Appointed Commissioner Wxlilnctnn. June 17. UenrY dreen. of Duluth, has txn appointed, .civil service commissioner, to succeed Jas. Garfield, woo was recently made chief of tho bureau of corporations, in tho new department of commerce. Fxcsh Today Log Caste Creams Penotfat Peppermint Chews GO TO Zinn's Today We Will Sell . TURKISH TOWELS At J 9c & 28c each Extra heavy full Wiaobed Turkish Towel, eho 22x52 inehe, pniiiiil&rcd groat vnluo nt 25c and '!0o Special Today i 9c Full bliaohwl Ttwkieh Hath Towel, eke 25x00 luoliet good values at 40o Special Today 28c Big Dive in Men's Sfaoe $3.50 ' Valuei Fc t Mack Yici KUh with silk voting tor, alto a line of Tan Dresa Shoe that wear liko iron. If you aro economically inclined you will mroly invUgat this oflVr. 1M State St. Phone 1971 M!n, , i 4