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VOLUME V
LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21. 1905.
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Wolverton Appointed -"
Federal Judge
(Scrlpps News Association) ...
Washington, Not, 21. -The President
thi forenoon appointed Charles E. Wol
verton,lwho i now a member of the su
preme' court of Oregonr to be United
States District Judge, to fill the vacancy
.caused by the death of Judge Bellinger. .
Chas. W. Wolverton was born in Iowa
in 1851, and came to this state with his
fathor. John' Wolverton, in 1855. who
took up a donation land claim in Polk
county. C. E. Wolverton graduated from
the Monmouth college in 1871. He stud
ied law and attended the Lexington law
school m Kentucky and returned to Ore
gon in 1874, and located in Albany where
he practiced his profession until he was
elected to the supreme court of this state
in -ib. - Ha' married Miss Clara E.
Price, in 1878. It may also be said
that ha was once defeated for the office
of prosecuting attorney , by the present
executive of Oregon, Geo. E, Chamber
Iain, but as - the district was heavily
Democratic at that time, such a result
was expected. . ' .
Entering upon a position that carries a
tenure of office for life Judge Wolverton
TH ANKSG I VI NG S ALE OF
H IGH CLASS MER CHADI S E
AT
: An unusual opportunity for supplying Thanksgiving needs at prices that makes
a strong appeal to the economically inclined. In this GRAND THANKSGIVING OF
FERING ar includd I all the arrivals fresh from the best markets in the warld.
Your wants, be they small or large, can be supplied at a saving during this said.
:
$10.00 Suits
$13.60 Black
out
$15.00 Black
$18.60 Suits in
satin lining,
THANKSGIVING LINENS
; When table linen heeds are suggested to you remember
' that you can buy GOOD LINEN at a saving here. -
SPECIAL THANKSGIVING OFFERING
' IN MEN'S SUITS
; A goodly assortment in KirscSb urn perfect fitting and guaranteed suits
at Special prices this sale. $10.00 'All Wool Suits in Worsted and
Cheviots, this sale -
$12.50 Suits, this sale.
$15.00 Suits, this sale .
etc.
is ably fitted, being practically a native
son of the state, of pioneer parents to
gether with his eight years upon the su
preme bench, thoroughly qualifies him for
his duties as federal judge.
Last Day
(Scrlpps Newt Association)
- New York, Nov. 21 This is the last
day of the International Church Confer
ence. Many resolutions were adopted,
one touching "graft" set forth a hope that
"pernicious doctrine, that corporations
have no souls" be set aside for Milton's
ereat teaching "tnat nations, parties and
all associations are moral persons to that
end, that the highest standard of honor
be maintained, and honesty that men set
for themselves in individual actions may
be maintained." .
Out of Order
(Scrlpps News Association)
Pittsburg, Nov. 21. The Federation of
Labor this morning heard a resolution
read denouncing the Western Federation
of Miners. It was declared out of order,
U NMATCHAB LE RRICE S
ANOTHER UMATCMABLE
LADIES' SUITS
Absolutely every Ladies' Tailored Suit in our stock at a
We can only mention a few, , "," ,'
2? inch Box Back Jackets Satin lined in natty styles. Mannish Mixtures, $7.50
Cloth Suits. H length Jackets
.:.;;.', :.:......-.........
with Extra
Ercadcloth Suits, silk trimmed and lined,
nobby Mannish Mixtures in Black, Brown.
this sale 3.
AT A SAVING
ALL LADIES'
- - $8.85
$10.65
$13.35
etc. etc.
Found Him
(Scrlpps News Aasoclatfon)
Detroit Nov. 21. New York officials
this morning identified a man known as
Paul Hamilton arrested at Niles as
Banjamine F. Chedrey. a former Brook
lyn lawyer, who is wanted on charge of
alleged embezzlement of $900 from his
clients. Chedrey after being arrested in
Brooklyn, fled to San Francisco when
taken back to Brooklyn' for trial forfeited
his bail of $ 1 0.000 and disappeared.
Successful Robbery
(Scrlpps News Association)
Denver, Nov. 21. Two masked men
drove up to the alley door south of the
Denver bank in the business section in
South Denver at 1 o'clock this afternoon
and after hastily adjusting masks on their
faces, opened the back door. Cashier
Gabriel Jones was covered with revolvers
and ha was forced to give up $3000. The
robbers jumped into their butrgy and es
caped. ' The clerks were at lunch. :
V ill Join Bradfords
(Scrlpps News Association)
Portsmouth. Nov. 21. The U. S.
cruiser Galveston, sailed for Monta
C'nristl today to join Admiral Bradford's
squadron which is in the waters at San
Domingo. The colier Abarenda was also
ordered to join the fleet
OPPORTUNITY IN
liberal price reduction during this sals
" ' ;-
Good Quality serge lining
through-
$11.00
27 inch fitted back jackets, ' $.50 t
Blue and Green, 62 inch" coats with
,...:..., $15.50
HATS AT SHARP RE- i
DICTIONS
This does not mean one or two lines, but very hat in our
stock, at an enormous saving.,, About 6 .dzen ladies'
$1.00 fo $1.60 Felt Walking Hat. choice .......... 25C
AMINE
LA
SEVERAL
LAWYERS
(ScrippH News Association)
'. Now York, Nov. 21 John A. Nichols
ajawer, was a witness - in the insurance
investigations this morning. He said he
had been the attorney for the Equitable
and the Miitual insurance companies.
He djd the general work and "took cire"
of the persons inimical to the company
One friend, a former employe of the
company paid $450 yearly. He also paid
a man by the name of !err. a newspaper
correspondent to keep him for "knocking"
the company.,. . ..
nomas oowan, formerly a magistrate
and a member of Tammany, on the
stand said that he was employed in ihe
real estate department of . the Equitable.
9 admitted that he did not do much but
acted as a . "gd between'' between the
Equitable and the city departments. His
salary had been $6000 tor several years
but had been reduced to $5400. '
When Piatt took the stand, his steps
faltered and he was supported by his
counsel to the witness chair. Piatt testi
fied that he had received contributions for
campaign expenses .from the Insurance
companies particularly from the Equit
able for the la'st ten years. He had kept
no record but believed they amounted" to
about $10,000 for state campaigns but
not for the city. The money was brought
in by special messengers and turned over
ti the treasurer of the committee. He
said that he did not solicit the money re
ceived. As far as he could recall the
New York Life had never contributed to
the state committee, He said that the
.companies never sought his influence in
egislation matters and . that when the
companies contributed they expected a
call from the committees. Piatt said the
5ntributlons could not control legislation
out that it might influence it . As - Piatt
was excused he thanked the committee
ind was assisted from the room.
putt's orapt
Piatt's testimony revealed that his.con-
trjbutions from the Equitable Life In
jurance company amounted to $10,000
early-.... ' .'
Election Investigation
(Scrlpps News Association)' ' ' '
New York, Nov. 21. John J. Murp'.iy
i brother of the Tammany leader, was a
witness before the grand Jury which
naking an investigation ' of the alleged
election frauds, this morning. Aldermar
Jatrnay. a partner of Murphy, a con
tracting firm, was also a witness.
idinln Cslifomi?
(Scrlpps News Association)
San Diego, Nov. 21 Another half inch
of rain fell last night and this, morning,
making 3.50 inches for the season.
Or in Market.
(Scrlpps News Association; .
Chicago, Nov. 21. Wheat opened at
84; closed, 8S; - corn, opened
44, closed, 44); -oats opened 29;
closed. 29Jv , ;;. .
, Portland. Market .
Portland. Nov. 21.-Wheat, bluestem
74; club, 71;' valley, 7S. & 75.
Adventist Colony
Echc, Or.,Nov.21. A number of Seven
th day Adventist from Baker county and
different parts of eastern Oregon ar
making arrangements to move to Echo
where they expect to establish a ; coin, y
on lands adapted for small farm.
Freda Andrews, who reside about two
m'les from tbis place, is having 40 acre
of land leveled for water from the Allen
ditch and Miss Nuthank is having 60
acre leveled for water from the' Butter
creek ditch, and a large number of tracts
will be leveled in the near future, which
will all be sown in alfalfa.
; Poultry Show '
Albany, Or., Nov, 21. iLinn County'
annual poultry show will be held In the
Arniory building' December 19-23. This
will be the bazar of the season among
fancier of fine fowl, of which there ar
a large number in Linn County.'
LWkentine Ashcrc
(Scrlpps News Association)
Los Angeles. Nov. 21. The barkentine,
Katy Flekenger, is ashore at Redondo and
the schooner Mildred is in great danger
of a similar fate. A storm was blowing
yesterday and the ships had no time to
run in out of the sea. The Flekengojr
dragged her anchor. A tug put out to
assist her, but the tow line snapped and
the anchor chain broke and the vessel
was carried on the beach in front of the
Redondo hotel. The keel and rudder are
already gone and it is not likely that the
ship can be saved. The crew has been
saved.
Shaw to Rt main
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington Nov. 20. From a high
official source it is learned that Shaw will
remain in the cabinet until the end of the
coming ena or tne session or congress or
I even several months after that. ' The
there is friction between the secretary
and nimself.
Go Tc Prison
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
Weiser, M6nt, Nov. 21. Zeb Marse,
Hugh Dearoorn, and Edmond Nicholas.
members of the gang , of horse thieves
whd have been operating in this section
for the past two years were sentenced
today to serve six, four and three years
respectively in the state penitentiary. "
In Jail
C. W. Peterson, who has been working
the tailor department of A. V.
Andrews' establishment, was arrested
this morning by Officer Faulk, on the
charge pf passing a check in favor of
himself on the Farmers and Traders Nati
onal banki on Geo. D. Oliwine, proprietor
of the Billiard Hall.
Owing to the fact that District Attorney
C. H. Crawford being out of the city the
preliminary examanation'will not be held
befora Justice Hough until tomorrow
forenoon. Peterson bears an unsavory
reputation. - .... ;
Youthful Burglars
Boise, Nov. 21. The police last even
ng, headed by Officer Andy Johnson,
rrested Kenneth McKieth, proprietor of
the messenger service office in the base-
nent of the Pierce building at Tenth and
Main streets, and six of his employei
John Wigman, agod 20, Herman Estes,
16, Everet Barbour, 16, Howard Eddy,
16, Howard Mitchell, 14, and Ed Camp
in the charge of burglarizing the Wheeler
-Motter store and the second hand stove
on Ninth street, between Main and Grove
it an early hour yesterday morning. All
seven of the arrestad youths confessed to
the commission of the crime when taken
o police headquarters. The stolen goods
ejre all recoverad?
Emblement
Milwaukee, -Nov. 21. Frank J. Grutza
a member of the Skarb Polski Doan at
Building Society, today swore out a war
rant for the arrest of Frank J. Heller,
secretary of ths soc'et.y, charging h'm
with absconding with $5000 of the
tociety s runes.- Mailer has been missing
tince last Thursday.
j PRE SCRT PTI ON I
feECU R ITyI
If you khew the fact about our prescription department your
prescristion would cime here, even if our prices were high
which they, never are , ' ' ; '
If you knew the measures- we tiks to insure the purity and
freshness of our drugs; if you wer familiar with the safeguards
w throw about the compounding, and various other methods
peculiar to thi (tore, you could not help having entire confidence
in the accuracy of any prescription wo put up. ' '
To have such service to feel safe is worth something a.id
' easts nothing extra. ' '
NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY
La Grande Oregon ' ' ,';
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: PAPERS
eSUvis
(Scrlpps Newa Asooclatlon)
St. Petersburg, Nov. 21. The 'news
papers of this city appeared again tcxUy
aftir five days suspension on account of
the strike. Most of the articles (how
decided retraction against the former
revolutionary sentiment
For Stealing Utters
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
Chicago,Nov. 21. Wilbur CjIo and
William McSwain,accusa4.,.ct.t4un4---.i
uvm nnnwir as jmpny ana ire
tempting blackmail, were arraigned be
fore Justice Prindmlla this afternoon.
They waived examination and each was
haldtoappair before ths grand jury
under $3000 bonds. Ths government,
will take no hand in the case but if the
letters are really important, the govern
ment's afomeys will probably domind
that the books, from whii the copies
were taken, be projuced at the coming
trial of . the packers in the cinspiracy
ease.
A Washington W edding
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington, D. C. Nov. 21 Miss Anna
Hitchcock, daughtor of the secrtUry of ;
the inte rior, was married today at noon
to Commander William Simms, U. S. N..
Dr Ronald Cotton Smith, officiating. The
ceremony was performed before a brillia t
astemblage of officials and the elete ot
io;iaty. .. Miss Margaret Hitchcock., sister
of ths bride, was the bridesmaid and
Co-nmander Mark L. Bristol, U. S. N. '.
was best man. Army and navy officer ;
acted as ushers. Mrs Roosevelt was
present.
Evidence Produced
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
St Louis, Nov. 21 The telegrams ad- i
mitted to have been sent by Senator .
Burton'to the Rialto Grain Company, and
alleged to have been paid for out of the
government funds, ware introduced m the t
Burton trial this morning. Over a dozen
were brought in by Ransdell but he could
not tell from what appropriation the Z
messages were paid. . s
' Wheat Drops ; i
'(Scrlpps Newa Association), ' 1;
Chicago. Nov. 21. Wheat took a de- ,
cided drop today when Armour let go his '
holdings. . Corn prices w,it down In
sympathy. Liquidation was heavy, most
ly credited to Armour. December wheat -opened
at 84 and sold off 83 1. Way
wheat opened at 87 and closed at 86.
Rev., Brooks
Pendleton. Nov. 21. On .lanuary " I,
1905, Rev. N. H. Brooks, pastor of the
First Christian church of this city, will
resign his pastorate to become Eastern -Oregon
evangelist for the Christian
church. ; ' '