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'nrYnf Cloudy and Occasional Threatening II vulllCI To-night and Tomorrow. a. VOLUME V, LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 19. 1905. NUMBER 41 TODAY'S NEWS TODAY WALSH'S BARK PAYS OUT 10 THEIR EXfllfD Mori JHinois, Bank , of Wfeicli WalsH Ancctcd. DEPOSITORS TODAY - r I i . ' President is (Scrlppe News Association) ' Chicago, Dec. 19. Th depositor of the Chicago National and the Home Saving banks gathered early this morning taking the police unaware . and great confuaion , resulted. The applicant are getting their money as fast as the tellers can count it out to them. '. ''MO OFFICIAL COMPLAINT V U. S. District Attorney Morrison said that he had received no official notice ot any Intention to prosecute Walsh, but tated that he could not anticipate what the proper authorities would do in the matter. He also stated that it would be impossible for him to instigate any action until he has received official knowledge'. Bank Comptroller Ridgely and Bos worth stated that if any reputable citi zen made the proper representation they would take cognizance. The state's at torney, Hailey. etated that he was not making any investigation on his own ac1 count and had received no complaint. Ridgely appeared at the bank this morn ing and stated that a complete Investi gation was nearly completed and that he expected to finish the investigation this afternoon. He expects to start for Wash ington tonight CITY FUNDS SAFE ', ; The finance commltte of the city coun , cil met this afternoon to consider ht con dition of the two and a half million dollars of city funds which are in . the Chicago National bank.'.aad after an exhaustive examination decided that the city funds were safe and the city was fully pro tected. ' . . .; . v.'. ' . RUN OH BEDFORD BANK : Bedford III. Dee, 19. The Walsh fail ure resulted today in a run upon the Bedford National Bank, ot which Walsh is orssident. This move on the part of the depositor was not unlooked for and i . . . -. til WU1 was brought from Chicago to sum the attack. All night long money wa ;er- rlving.' ' .' ' , : r WALSH APPEARS AMONO OEPOJlTORS Walsh appeared at the bank at ten thirty this morning. He alighted from his carriage a block and a half distent from the bank and walked through the crowd of anxious 6pcsitars unrecognized, He appeared calm and smiled with as surance when he was asked If he feared criminal prosecution. He appear con fident that the law is unviolated, though he refuses to say a word. " " ' PAID FIVE MILLION DOLLARS TODAY At three o'clock this afternoon, the time of closing the bank for the day, it was announced that all inside would be paid, btft those orf the outside must wait for 'Jimwrrow. The official refuse to attempt to estimate the amount paid out today,'., but the teller who, handled the cash all day are sure that at least five million dollar was paid today through the clearing house, - j LA GRANDE'S HEADQUBRTERS H PGHRISTMAi GOODS OF ALL SORTS Suitable gifts for young and old in endless variety, and of the thoroughly good sort. Hundreds upon hundreds of articles to meet all wants and at prices that are sure to prove an agreeble surprise and make your Ghristmas buying a pleasure, not a burden. Visit our Xmas Store, where. Xtnas buying is a ' pleasure, Everything conveniently displayed so you can ramble around,' see and examine for ... yourself.' , . FRENCH STAC AMD EBONY TOILET SETS j .) '. j- ,, COLLAR. CUFF AND HANDKERCHIEF BOXES fancy inlaid japanese boxes ' fancy imported chinaware " dolls in endless. variety . Mechanical toys i ;v. . . MAGIC lanterns i , . ,v .. , . s , v .. j; MOVING PICTURE' .MACHINES " ' 'j'tMl Iv f FANCY LINENS, Mexican. Brunswick FANCY HOLIDAY NECKWEAR i: '!?-; -Jt!f av. FANCY, SUSPENDERS'. ;-' : iV - -j and hundreds of other useful articles too numerous 5 . to mention. 4 ri, '' ' . . ALL HER FORTUNE - It developee that Grace Taggart, who was the defendent in the celebrated case of Captain Taggart, of the United States army, has eight thousand dollars, pract ically her entire fortune in the Equitable Trust, one of the concern which has failed. , ' . r.v (Scrlppe News Association) Chicago, Pec., 1 9 An explosion occur- ed in the lithographic establishment of Chaa. Shont, at four o'clock this afternoon. Oie hundred girls were employed in the establishment, seventy five of ; whom are thought to to ha-4 bssn .killed. Many were killed by jumping frofl the upper story windows.!, ' ' A boiler exploded completely wrecking the building. Fire is adding its terrors to the scene. The betiding was a six story affair and i located two and a half .miles'' from the center of the city and is sur rounded by manufacturing' plants,' . The police believe that .moat -of the dead are under the debris. Only one em ployee escaped and he says he saw twenty girls on the first floor plunged into the basement Many injured have been taken to the hospitals. ' , DEATH " WARST.IP fCa SHASCHAI (Sorlppa News Association) Washington, 0. C Dec 1 9. In response to appealf of Cousul-Qenerat Rodger, of Shanghai, the Baltimore has been sent to that port to protect the interest of the' Americans and other foreignere there. It ie believed that the marines have land ed before now The Baltimore ie under the command of Capt. Nathan Sargent, who ws formerly aid to Admiral uewey . KSSJHXTS f EARFUL AT SHANOH1A . Shaegjial Dec 19. There is great excitement here today. Merchant are afraid to open their shops for fear they will be looted by the rioting' mob . which are in evidence at every turn. The- eitu, ation is, some -what relieved by the land ing of live hundred more marine this morning from the British cruiser Diadem. German, troop are hurrying from Kian Chau. x'. ,; .. , ;: r, ' emirr a haho , . Toktb, Dec' 19 Two Japanese war ships were sent, to Shanghai this morn- iniru ii nil UIUIlrLAI THE Wm PUCKER: MAY BE DISCHARGED itIUaieJUAUIIbl M. Testimcny Eergre fJie LdSor Cc ; H TLezn Under Tteir law May K Of Immunity. - Chicago, Dec. 19 At five o'clock this morning an explosion at the fire depart ment occured. Lieutenant Henry Bas set was killed and a number' of firemen injured ' MORI INSURANCE TESTIMONY (Scripps News Association) New York. Dec. 19. Henry P. Towns- end president of the Life Association of America, testified today as the salaries paid by the' insurance companiee. He admitted having been forced out of .New Jersey and stating the reason said, "The real reason is that the officials were re sponsible for the. order. There are a lot of pickpockets" . ;'.; . "... The commission also took up and in- vestigaed the Washington company of wnicn rcyan was supposed to be in con trol. ' . - . . DRIVEN FROM BUTTE (Scrlppe News Asauuiiftion j Butte, Mont, Dec.', 19 Thomae C. Crowe, a well known mining operator of Idaho Springs. Colorado, was driven from Butte early this morning by six armed miners, who, after beating him, threaten ed him with death if he ever returned. Crowe was identified in the recent miner troubles in Colorado. ' , - . Warrants were issued for the arrest of actors if they attempt to put the play on, on the grounds of causing a disturbance. l he action "was tiken hy authorities to avoid if possible bloodshed. CUILTT OF DOUBLE MURDER . Scrlpps News Association) ' Albuqurequ. Dec: I9.r-This afternoon EmilieMcClUra pleaded guilty of double murder and was sentenced to hang by Judge Abbott. ' Last spring while Nicolas Sanshexand Carmel Baca were coming to this' city with their output, of ' wool, McClure crept up to them and cut open their heads with an ax. threw the bodies into an abandoned well, set fire to the wagons and came to town and told that the Navajo Indians attatked and mur dered the members of the caravan. ARRESTED FOR MURDER ' (Scripps News Association) Wallace, Idaho. Dec. 19. C. E. Lewis was arrested here today on suspicion. The officers believe he is the murderer of the young woman in Cripple Creek a few weeke ago. Lewis is known as the "Sponge Face id" and it ie believed that hie arrest will unravel Lit mys.e.-y which has puzzled Colorado. . TOO Sons of me Emerald Is!e Rcy to Put Dreanilanil Bnrlesprs to Sleep (Scrlppe New Association)" ' 1 Butte. Dec 19. A riotou gathering of about two thousand Irishmen assembled in front of the Grand theater last night and prevented the company known as the Dreamland Burlesquers from giving a performance as a result of the objection able posters on the bill boards caricatur ing the Irish. It was no use the perform ance had to stop. There was no way in which their wounded feelingsV could be soothed. Tonight there will be a change on the boards and after a careful study of the condition, a German piece will be presented. ,;. , . . .. v " WRECKERS IN KANSAS V (Scrlppe Newe Association) ' Topeka, Kas. Dec. 19, Wrecker this monina derailed a Santa Fa train near Lang. Elmer Derrick, the express mes senger was killed and five others are seriously injured. This ie the fifth at tempt to wreck this train. The wreckers had removed the spikes, angle bars, and bolts and the train plunged down a twenty foot enbankment. To add to the horrors of the situation fire ie destroying the wreckage and Derrick's body is being consumed in plain view of the spectator though' they are unable to rescue it (Scrlppe News Association) , Chicago. Dec. 1 9. Whether guilty or hot the defendants will not go to jail if the law of immunity cover their case. This was the . declaration made by Fed eral Judge Humphrey in the beef trust tions of the venirement He said that if the law granted the packer immunity because of their testimony given before Commissioner of Labor Garfield, entitles them to a discharge by the Federal jury. It is a question for the courts to decideu He told them he wanted juror who) could follow Instructions of the court in point of law, regardless of whatever opinion they might hold themselves. The was just because the American bill ef right guarantees that a man shall net testify to incriminate himself. . V STCRT NOT VERIFIED (Sorlppe News Association) Denver, Dec. 19, lii etory to the effect that Vivian George, a Los Angeles heiress and Ralph Lemayer. an artist were lost in the mountains near Arapa hoe Peak, is not verified. The report came from the game, warden' office. Telephone advices from Eldora and the mine near Arapahoe Peak say nothing about the missing people. BUI INTRODUCED (Scrlppe News Association) . , , , Washington, Dec. 1 9. DolHver Intro duced his rate bill which ie said - to have the approval of the administration. STANDARD TO BLAME (Scripps News Association) ' Akron, Dec. 1 9. Seven years competi tion with the Standard Oil Company in an attempt to control the Ohio gas field, is attributed largely as the cause of the Walsh failure. For three year th Walsh company ha been supplying . ga consumer in this vicinity . at about one nan tne actual cause ot production. ANOTHER BANK ROBBED (Scripps Newe Association) . . Udell, Iowa Deo. 19. Robber dyna mited the National bank of this city and escaped with $600. A possee is out with ttle prospect of catching them, , Ve'vs-eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee CHRISTMAS WISDOM RERORT GREAT DEALS - (Scripps News Association) St. Paul. Dec. 19. It is reported that the steel trust has bought all of the Northern ore holdings involving millions. Louis Hill denies the report It is also rumored that Morgan has gained control of the Union Pacific, Tennesee coal and iron, and the Republic iron and steel. The Great Northern. Northern Pacific and Union Pacific slocks are soaring. , LA FOLETTE RESIGNS . (Scripps News Awoclatlon) Madison Wis. Deo, 19 Governor La- Folette resigned his seat as Governor of the state of Wisconsin today. His ' re signation was handed to the extra session of the state legislature today at noon. He has been governor of the state for five years. He will take his .seat in the Senate after Christmas. . TERRIBLE EXPLOSION (Scripps News Association) , New York, Dec' 19 Three workmen were killed arid at least ten were injured in an excavation by a premature explosion of dynamite this morning. The scene was directly opposite th Waldrof Astoria dining room which was full of diner at th time. One of the victims wa blown to the roof of a neighboring building. The others were terribly mangled. ' secure ad-assortment. Lies in-buying early and in buying right. Buy soon ' and vantage of uncommon Eearly buyers . get choicest t picRIhgl Buy before 'some lone else gets just the article you tyould.- have most preferred.; Oqr lioliday Goodi are here and there's goods among them that will please you; You will get them at right prices, too. It's right prices that's going to make the m go quickly. - ' r ; TOIL ET GAS tS, ; FAN CY HAIR, CLOTH and TOOTH? BRUSHES, BOOKS ;STAIONARY ITEMS, POCKET ; BOOKS,- PURSES, BILL BOO: S, S. 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