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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 1905)
J NEWS TODAY This afternoon end tonight showers and tbuoder storms. Cooler tonight. Thursday probably fair.warmer. ANDE EVENING OBSERVER VOLUMEIV LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19. 1905 . NUMBER i " ' ' ' " X, WILL STAY AT KAMRANH (By Scripps Newt Association) St Pnterabnrg, April 19 A dispatob from tbfl front aays that the Japaneae tried to turn the Russian left near Ueitibimon, and tbe Bussians retired a short dittance north. An immense amount of rain has been falling and the roads are alraOBt impassible ou account of tbe deep mud. .. RESERVES ORDERED HOME 131 Prrrnr April 19 The Rna. sian Government has ordered all re serves now working on the merchant vessels in the Scandinavian ports,, to return home immediately. It is pre sumed that they are wanted for the fourth Baltio fleet. WILL 8TAY AT KAMRANUO Toklo April 19-From information received here, it it believd that the Russian squadron pro poena to stay in Kamraoh '.bay until A ay. Admiral Rojestveosky in ihn meanwhile is ending out cruisers to overhaul merchantmen preceding along tbe trade route to tne straits of Formosa. The cruisers accompanying the Rus sian squadron are reported to be flying between'Kamranh and Saigou under flag of Russia In the Justice Court Yesterday afternoon Chas. CrandaU and William Crand ill were arraigned in the court of Justice John E Hough op a charge of assault and battery. To this charge, tbe defendant Cbas. Cren dall, entered a plea of guilty and the Jostioe assessed a fine of ten dollars and the costs thereunto appertaining. William Crandall entered a plea of "not guilty," and the ease want to trial. After hearing tho evidence and the-argument of the counsel, the judge arrived at the conclusion that the defendant was not guilty as cM-f ed.and be was dismissed from custody SPECIAL LABI Is Commencing tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and continuing until Saturday night we will offer at SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES our entire stock of Ladies' - Hat? including pattern hats, tailored hats, in fact y hat in our Btock, without reserve. Our millinery, department is so wUiand favorably known for large assortments of strictly high clss9 goods at saving piif 'hat it is hardly necessary to mention this here, but allow us to say that the assortment is Uiur than ever every hat from the best authoritive makers and Our Prices are tho t est ever made in Union County. EASTER HATS HERE AT A SUBSTANTIAL SAVING THIS WEEK EASTER GLOVES Our glove department offers the best glove values in Eastern Oregon. Here you will find such standards for glove values as the "Simmons" and "Trefousse" glove, both of them stand for the best in the glove makers' art. Regular $1.25 Gloves, here at Regular $1.50 Gloves, here at Regular $1.75 Gloves, here at ROY MILLER IN BAKER 'CITY Observer Special fiaker City April 19-Sheiiff Brown returned yesterday from Tonopah, Nevada with Roy Miller who was charged by the grand jury of this county for complicity in wrecking tbe bank of Sumpter. Miller was cashier at the time the bank oloeed ita doors. He immediately was taken before Judge White and gave bonds In tbe sum of 30C0 to appear at tbe Jane term of the cirouit court. He hoe employed 0 A Johns as his attorn. SECOND TRIAL OF DR. HOCH Bcrlpps Newa Association Mankato Minn, April 19 The sec ond trial of Dr George R Koch, charg ed with the murder of bis rival, Dr Gebbart at New Ulm, begun bare tbia morning. Dr Koob is out on a twen ty thousand dollar bail, and expresses himself confident of acquittal. Jefferson Improves By Scripps News Association ' -Jacksonville He. April 19 The condition of - Joseph Jefferson, tbe dean of the American stage, is im proved this morning. He spent a restful night and appeared bright and cheerful this morning. " ' " Two Asphyxiated (By Fcrirps Newa Association) Chicago, April 19. Two German girls, employed by Herman Pagel on North Ualstead, were found dead this morning as a resnlt of Inhaling gas. Pagel and his wife were resuscitated. The girls, whose names are unknown, bad blown out the gas. D W Emmons Dies By Scripps Newa Assooiati6n Huntington, W Va., April 19. Col onel D W Emmons, who, together with Collie P Huntington, founded this city, died of apoplexy here today. He was seventy eight years of age. EASTER E $1.00 SILKS 85c Another shipment of Chiffon Taffeta Suit patterns in two toned effects just received; also a beautiful line of new faucy silks, reg ular $1.00 values at our silk counters. the yard, 85c J Q0 t2S J ,50 SHIRT WAIST SUITS $1.75 to $22.50 In silk, eicillian, and the new popular Witsh goods, from the best makers in America. i i i i ... THREE PLEAD GUILTY 8cripps Nsws Association Loraine,'0. April 19 Cashier E D Kaneeo, assistant cashier E B Walker and book-keeper D 8 Walker 'of tbe Citizens' Savings Bank pleaded guilty tbls morning to a charge cf embexste meot. Cashier Kaneeo was eenteno ed to seven yars in the penitentiary, and tbe Walkers were each sentenced to iwo and one half years oonfineme nl at bard labor. Tbe shortages of tbe bank amount to about one hundred HWUWIHI UUMNIIi SELECTING A JURY IN PAITERSON CASE (By Bcrlppe News Association) ' Now Y ik April 19 During the ex amination of Wm B Aldriob, Lie first talisman called in tbe Patterson trial today,. recorder Goff interrupted tbe proceedings to announce that tbe jury must be completed today, as be in tended to adjourn court tonight until Monday for the Easter session. In spite ol tbe court's injunction, tbe ex amination did not proceed any more expeditiously.. It was announced to day tha the ooat of the first trial of Miss Patterson was twenty two thou sand dollars, of the sew nd eighteen thousand dollars, and the cat of tbis trial is estimated at forty two thou sand dollars. (Later) Twenty one talesman were examined this morning, bnt no Jurore were chosen. Russian Strikes By Scripps News Association St Petersburg Apiil 19 The work men at the Baltic ports have taken advantage of tbe opening of naviga tion to strike for higher wsges, and threaten to prevent the departure of ships unless their demands are grant ed. The bakera at Riga nave atinck and the town Is almost without bread. SALE OF HAT La Grande Honored On tbe 27th of this month a delega tion of the Chicago Commercial Asso ciation, whlob left Chicago on the 12th and ia making a trip tnroagh the Northwest, will visit La Grande. They only make three stops In Ore gon. Portland, The Dal lee and La Grande are tbe fortunate points la fact they only atop at twenty eight different plaoaa while on their tour. . Without exception, tbls will be the moat representative business delega tion that baa ever visited thia city. They not only reuretent one of tbe largest commercial associations la. tbe United States, bat tbe persoral of tbia delegation are active members of tbia association as will be noted. Ferdinand P Armbrnster, of the large wholesale crockery firm of Bar ley and Ty rail. Frederick Bode, of Gage Bros., wholesale milliners. 1 v rv.i.v.nnk American Lumberman, lumbering, ln- trrests. John F Hardin, of F A Hardin It Co ManufaotnringOptlclana. W D Haynie, representing the 111! nois Steel Co. W F Hypes, of the firm of Mar hill Held Co. F U Rlmbark, of the Ohioago Taper same Co. James Mae Veaah. of the firm ui Franklin Mao Veaghi Co., wholesale grocers. John McCarthy, of the Continental National Hank. John G Miller, of the John G Miller Co.. wholesale ojothiers. In tbe business world these names speak for themaelves. an I no that La Grande baa bet-o designated by them as one of tlieir stopping points, we should certainly take atepa to entertain tbeae gentlemen, and tbia matter will be considered at the general meeting of tne Commercial Club next Friday evening. TLese tepresentative busi ness men are In a position to do much for urande itonde valley and we should aee that ther are treated with a willingness npon oar part to assist them in iteonrlng anon Information aa tbey may desire of the resources of una great undeveloped Inland Empire. SECRETARY LOEB VISITS THE CAMP By Scripps Newa Association - Gleenwood BDrinira Colo Anril 10 Secretary Loeb left this morning for the President's camp on tbe ea at divide at the Charles Penny ranch. He carried with him aome important papera which required tbe Preaident'a signature, and will probably remain over night. At the end of tbe week, the camp will be removed to tbe west divide, where tbe game la more plentl ful. Ranohera have asked the Presl dent to visit their school, way up in the mountains, and talk to the pupils It la believed that be ..will grant the request. r Goes To California (By Scripps Newa Association) Cbanute Kansas, April 19 Tbe present plan of commissioner Garfield la to start to California about Friday He speut today in the South Kansas field. He will visit the territorial dis triots, and the oases will be investigat ed way back from the coast. He bas been increasing his foroe of assistants, and now has fifteen. Rate Investigation By Scripps Newa Association Washington April 19 Before tbe Senate committee today, Victor Mar awez.oflhe Santa Fe, denied that railroad bad agreements as to rat', butadmittod that railroads "talked things over," and reached an under standing as to what it should be to competitive points. He said that (be intermediate points were benefitted by snob actions . Appoints Engineer By Scripps News association Washington April 19 The British Government baa designated chief engineer Hunter, of tbe Manchester 8hin CanaL to act on tbe board of i consulting engineers for tbe Panama RESUME HOCH TRIAL IBy Horlppaftewa Association Chicago, April 10. Jobann Iloch, the confessed bigamist and alleged murderer of his wife was taken before Judge Kertten's court today to atand trial ou the charge of tbe m order of one of his wives, Mrs. Mary Walker iloen., Assistant state attorney Olsen, appeared for the prosecution, and at torney Plotke for the defense. Six women, who claim Uovh aa a husband, appeared in tbe court. It la thought . iifSlij t'.W b: ' in securing a Jury, owing to tbe fact that the ease baa been widely exploited through the newspapers, and there are few men who have not already . lormed an opinon in the case. MORE WITNESSES ARE SUMMONED By 8ciippi News Association Cbiosgo April 19 Thirty new sub poenas were today fcervod npon wit nesses wanted in connection with tbe Federal Grand Jury Investigation ol the beaf trust. Tuej iry reconvened today in new quarters at tbe Federal building. Among tbe witnesses sum moned are Jewe P Lyman, former president of the National Packing Go and Henry Godfrey, the secretary ol tbe Antua Trading Co.,. in regard to tbe alleged casing combination . The Federal authorities were convinced that eeveral of the witnesses sum moned today were about fo leave tbe city. D. A. R. Elect Officers (By Bortpps Newa Association) Washington April 190 A It today elected Mrs Fairbanks as honorary president genoral by a unanimous vote. Mrs Tunis Hamlin, of Washing ton , was e looted chapllu general, Mrs M E 8 Davis of Washington, treasurer general, Mis J P Dollivtr of Iowa, bis torian general, Miss Aline 8nloraons qf Washington, librarian general, and Miss Elruy M Avery editor of the ma gazine Japanese Protest By Soripps News Association Toklo April 19 At a oonfereuoe of the elder tteman and the principal ministers today, a strongly worded protect was sent to France regarding tbe frequent violations of neutrality in providing shelter and assistance to the Balto fleet at Madagascar and Kamranh. No auswer bas been revived. Keeps the Chaps Away It is tbe little things of lile that annoy us. We can dodge an elephaut.but uot a fly' stya some philosopher, You can't very well avoid an noyance from chapped and roughened ekin these days unless you rely on 1 Cu Lem Cream It relieves at once and heals in a few hours. If we knew of anything better we would recom mend it. Customers say tbere couldu't be anything better. Price 25 cents j NEWLIN. EQUITABLE AGENTS DISCUSS PLANS By Scrippa News Association New York April 19 The gents of tbi Eqni'able Life Insur ance society went into temioa again thik morning at Hotel Savoy. They will ooneidtr the formation of 'a per manent orgiii suion of the general agents. Ditttrlct manag.rs discuss the advisability of sending a commit, tee to Albany to petition tl-e Governor and tbe legiilaturo to mirf the char ter of the s cie-.y to a . il!ow policy holders to Income dtn tvors, and to sllow tuj policy hul.l. t to vote lor directors. WILL NOT RESIGN Vice president Tai bell said today mas tne story or preei.ient Alexander'a Intention to resigu was preposterous, lie sail tint president Alexander was the pne man tlttwl for the position, andtha,t he would hold it until the day-be died. The agents of the Kqnit- auie oneerea tbls statement. Ta bell also declared that tne story waa at tributed to former superintendent of agencies, K no les. that he bad mani- puiatea me agency appointments to the Interest of the Alexander laotlon A8K HYDE'S RESIGNATION When a recess was tken, it waa learned that resolutions had been adopted, ca'liog upon vico president Hyde to rrign. This usolutlon waa adopted afier a heated diarusrion. It ia said that the resolution condemned Hyde both personally and in bis buU ' ness capacity, a commute has been appointed tu notify Hyde of the reso lutions. First Decision By forlpps News" AiModutlon) Indiana" !,, I .d. A,rill9 The first dtcisit-u under the anti-cigarette lay was rendered today. Judge Whal- Ion, of tbe police conit. in the cane of William Stanley, arrested yesterday lor having cigarettes in his posHesin, held tet the law applied to only those persons having oigarMtta lor sale v. A Trap Was Set (By Scrips Nea-a Association) Saoramento Cal. April 19 Onlv two witnesses were examined today in the case of ex state senator bunkers, who is accused of accepting brilm. Secretary Clarence Grange, of the Phoenix Building anl Loan Co. and Oaviu McNab told about James Jor dan demanding money for bcoillem,' and how the trap was set to catch the senators. Train Kills Two - By Scripps Newa Association Los Angeles, Cal., April 19.-0 E Daviea and wife, of Pasadena, wlilla driving to Los Angeles this morning, were struck by a Santa Fe train at a grade crossing, and both were killed. DRUG CO. SEE canal.
