Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (March 26, 1906)
TODAY'S - NEWS TODAY Tomorrow warmer. m' VOLUME V . ' CHARCID WITH BRIBERY fcripps Association) New York, March 26.-The investigation by the Grand Jury of the alleged Jury Fixing scandal, particularly the criminal charges against Ambrose F. McCups, of the law department of the Metropolitan Street Railway Company, was begun here to day. In a general way it is charged that the counsel for the Metropolitan Street Railway Company and his assistants have either bribed or intimidated witnesses to tV, be called in damage suits against the company. , City Judge Seabury for some time con ducted an investigation of these charges and accumulated a large amount of testi mony wiich will be submitted to the uiiiu ,ury. Cn ui unKui u ui In formation collected by him Judge Seabury had Attorney McCabe arrested. It is understood that there are scores of cases against McCaU and his associates in the law department of the Metropolitan Street ft Railway Company and that a large num ber ot witnesses will appear to testify against them. . II Kii rirc (Sorlppe Newt Association) Juneau, Alaska. March 26. Special dispatches state that the town of Wrangel was burned to the ground this morning. The fire started in the Pioneer House and swept up and down main street, burning over two dozen residences. The mayor and council have appealed to the Pacific coast point's for assistance. All the leading stores except St. Michaels Trading Com panies, are in ashes. JUMP FOR L1FL (Scrlppe News Association) New York, March 26 A six story factory building on Bedford street was destroyed by fire. The girls had to jump into nets to save their lives. The loss is $50,000. Ribbons All the Much Needed Spring NEW i E. M. Wellman & Company ADAMS I SOMr NEW ARRIVALS IN FASHION' LATEST NEW IDEA 10c PATTERNS Best paper Patterns on the market Fashion Sheets FREE 4r...emeeMMvTvMe.tMt stse4attHtMt) NORTHERN BEER IN DEMAND (Scrlppe News Association) San Francisco, Cal.. Mar, 26. Seattle Tacoma and Portland breweries, with re ported backing by Jim Hill have begun a finish fight against the local beer combine Northern breweries have shipped 60,000 barrels of beer here annually and expect to double that output. Owing to the in creasing demand for northern beer, the northern breweries are offering special indvicement to saloon keepers to handle their goods. As a' result the sales of local breweries have fallen off and it is proposed to retaliate by flooding northern cities with San Francisco beer, in the hope of forcing rivals to withdraw from the local field. - MEXICAN STABBED TWO GIRLS (Scrlppe News Association) San Antonio, Texas, Mar. 26 A Mexi can rancher named C. D. Ramon this morning climed in the rear end of a wagon in which were riding the daughters of hie employer, Alexander McHaney, and stabbed both girls. A posse is searching for the Mexican in the vicinity of Couchee, Texas. ALL BUSINESS DIVERTED (Scrlpps News Association) Salt Lake. Mar. 26 All business on the Salt Lake route is now diverted via Ogden and' Sacramento to Los Angeles, owing to the many washouts covering hundreds of miles of track .west of Caliente. According to reports the track will not be repaired for ten d ays. ALASKA TO HAYE NEW CAPITAL (Scrlppe News Association) ' Washington, D. C, Mar. 26 Governor Hoggat of Alaska is here making arrange ments for changing the capital from Sitka to Juneau. It is expected that the gov ernor will be here in about a week. Ribpons Shades for Walets and Sashes. HATS AVENUE IN LADIES' SLITS AND COATS Saturday's express brought us s goodly assortment of the newest New York fads in ladies' tailor suits, in grays, tans, blacks, aad the new reds in solid colors and beauti ful checks, and overplaids, made in the latest approved styles. Priced from $10 to $22.50 LADIES' COATS AND JACKETS New pony Jackets, short fitted Jackets. Jackets in the mannish cuts, three-quarter length coats with yoke back and box fronts, also a few very handsome black silk coats in long and short lengths, in fact a style for every fancy Priced from $6.50 to $15 ANOTHER SHIPMENT OF LADIES' PATTERN HATS Hundreds of Ladies' Stieet Hats of pleasing styles at surprisingly low pricings.' Don't fail to visit this depart ment before you select your spring hat. 10 DOZEN LADIES' WAISTS Just opened and ready for your inspection. We have a surprise in store for you here. Dainty sheer white waists of all conceivable designs, silk waists, and waists made from novelty patterns, and the extremely small prices are more than interesting NEW BOYS' SLITS In brown, blue, gray and green mixtures and . Brown styles, and also a number of new two-piece suits $2.50 to $6 LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON. MONDAY, MARCH 26. 1906 PASSENGERS DASHED TO DESTRUCTION (Scrlppe News Association) Chyenne, Wyo., Mar. 26 A passe train went through a culvert of the Nofeh western road, twenty miles west of Cail Wyoming. , Eight were killed and seven teen were injured. Sinca the accident the railroad bridge is washed out and the surgeons are enroute to the scene in wagons. The engine passed safely. 'Two outfits of cars filled with Austrian laborers went through. Most of the dead bodies were n care behind heavy water tank, and the tank crushed the caboose like a shell. Relief parties started on handcars but are blocked by snow. The injured may not be reached before lata thia avanins and many will die of exposure. Charles .Aorow, a section foreman and S. D. Blue, Jr. are among the dead. REASON WHY JOHN D. IS HIDING. (Scrlppe News Association) Philadelphia. Pa.. Mar. 26 The fear of subpoena from the federal court to appear to testify in a rebate case brought by the French Refining firm against the Pennsylvania Railroad, is believed to be the reason why John D. Rockerfeller is in hiding. There is no reason why the Missouri summons against the magnate should cause him so much trouble. Officers have an order for the oil king to appear April 2, but they have been un able to locate him. MUST HEAR PRISONERS' CONFESSION. (Scrlpps News Association) Boise City. Idaho, March 26-A tele gram was received yesterday from New York City addressed to Governor, signed by John C. Chase, ex-mayor of Haverhill. Mass.. a noted Socialist leader, stated to a committee representing 120 labor unions will leave New York in response to etatement from committee that he will be perm tted to hear the confession of Orchard and Adams. It is said here however that the commitee will not be allowed to see Orchard, as the prosecution has filed an objec on. SENATOR SMOO'f (Scrlppe News Association) ' Washingt,D.C..March 26.-The Senate Ccmmittee on Privileges and Elections resumed consideration of the case of United' States Senator Smoot of Utah today and in eccordance with a previous agreement, is now hearing evidence in re buttal. The hearing will propably consume several days. BUCKSKIN NO. I HOSE FOR BOYS 25c Try a piir for the boy the lasting quality will Jrprise you Buster double-breasted t ADDING. ' NEEDHAM Sunday March 26th, 1906, the weddinff ceremonv ha- tween Chester T. Colt and Minna A. Needham was solemnized in this citvl RB. U, H. khi SHrie Uhnstian Church. officiating. Though the affair was a ouiet familv wedding every thine moved off with a grace and dignity which was pleasinir to all present. The rooms were tattafullv dmiraiuf with flowers and evergreens. Though the ceremony took place at high noon, dsiwn curtains, artifical colored licrhta. and the peals from the piano, of the wed ding march ae played by Mrs. Perry De uappe, caused a solemnity and sadness upon the arm of the groom entered and took their place under the archway there to give to each other the sacred vows of wed-lock. The bride was attired in a neat and tastly dress of cream albatross trimmed in all over lace of the same color. Though flowers are scarce in this clime, in the month of March, loved ones frorr our web-foot section of the state, supplie the desiree and needt in such a mannai that the bride had no need to regret tha March was not June. The groom's attire was a dark blue serge, dress suit The gussts present consisted of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom, and Pastor King and wife. After the ceremony a few pleasant moments were enjoyed listening to musi cal treats being rendered by the several members of the family when Mother Colt announced from the dining room that an additional ceremony wae expected to take place, and requested that the bride and groom bid the guests thither. To any one who has enjoyed one of Mother Colt's holiday or special culinary treats, it would be unnecessary to des cribe the sumptuous repast that awaited the hearty appetites of the waiting guests. The couple scarcely need any introduc tions to the majority of the people of Union County, Mr. Colt spsnt his child hood days on a farm near Summerville, entered the O. A. P. and graduated in the mechanical course with the class of '98. Having confered upon him the degree B. S Since graduation he has filled positions of trust as chemist with sugar-beet com panys also operated his mother's farm as a side line. He is now employed by the Amalgamated Sugar company of this place. Miss Needham is a native of Illinois and an adopted daughter of Oregon as a talented and accomplished musician and school teacher. A young lady who stands in very high esteem among friends and and acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Colt expect to make their future home in this c'ty. Relatives and friends all join in wishing them a pleasant and prosperous journey as they voyage along life's pathway. A great many choice and useful presents, the tokens of love and kindness, were left by the departing guests. PRISONER STABBED GUARD AND IS SHOT (Scrlpps News Association) Jefferson City. Mo.. March ' 28 "Sunny"' Anderson this morning stole up benind James Wood, a guard, in the tut penitentiary, and stabbed him to death. Ardjrson was immediately shot and killed by Captain Zee. deputy warden. Anderson has been convicted on a charge of assault with intent to kill at St. Louis. WILL DISPLAY OREGON GOODS. The Oregon Development Leamia has arranged to fill all the principal show w;naows in Portland from May 1 9th to May 26th. inclusive, with goods manu factured in Oregon. Each window will bear the legend "Made in Oregon" and the Developement League has asked the assistance of the La Grande Commercial Club in getting manufacturers in Union county to furnish some exhibits so as to help make as big a display as possible of Oregon manufacturers, and show the opportunities offered for maintaining pro fiubly new enterprises ir. the many de partments of manufacturing. Th QranHa Ronde Lumber Company had one of the nnest exnibits displayed at the Lewis & Clark Fair and they will doubtless take advantage of this opportunity. The sugar company can furnish a magnificant dis play, and it is quite probable that other institutions such as the Fine Needle Fibre company, the flouring mills, and other factories of our county will furnish hi. bits.. This is matter that ought to be entered into with hearty good-will, and as each factory will have a right to show where it is located, we could make a big showing for Union county. Attorney J. D. Slater is in Portland for a few days with Mrs. Slater who is recovering nicely from her recent opera AT RIVERSIDE. (Scrlppe News Association) Riverside. Cel.. March 26 The city of San Jacinto that a few years ago was partly destroyed by an earthquake ie now threatened by a new danger. The San Jacinto river has changed its course sweeping with irresisUb'e force tow ard the town. Hundreds of men are working to avert the pending danger, A cloud burst in the mountaine added an emmense volumn of water to river near its head. AT FRESNO Fresno, Cal., Mar. 26 The Herndon Canal, four milee from this city broke again this morning, cutting a hote 86 feet wide and water to a depth of three feet ie pouring through, spreading over the land and headed toward this city. Forty men are out to stop the break. Further breaks are expected. CALIFORNIA FLOODS (Scrlppe News Association) Visalia. Cal.. March 26.-Water Is slowlv rising and the court house, two grammar schools, the Southern Pacifio depot, the Masonic and Odd Fellows' halls and manv business houses in addition to a large por tion of the resident district is surrounded by water. Heavy rains are reoorted in the mountains last night Higher water s expected this afternoon, and if it comes there will be considerable damans. A tremendous vslume of water is pouring into Tulare lake bed and it is estimated 50,000 acres of wheat are ruined. The town of Alpaugh is reported to be cut orr. GRAIN MARKETS Chicago, March 26. Wheat opened at 11 closed 11; corn opened at 44 closed at 43; oats opened at 50?,", closed at B0i. ! IIMIIIMMIUtllHMIIIIIIIIIItlttlttttiiii.i.i.... Sick Room Requisites and Comforts We carry a complete line of sick room supplies. Experience and ingenuity have suggested : many an appliance that increases the comfort of an invalid and lessens the burdens of the attendants. In many cases more than comfort is involved; sometimes recovery my hinge on -. help that some scientific appliance will give. Ice Bags Medicine Droppers Bed Pans Fever Thermometers Sick Feeders Syringes Hypodermic Syringes, Etc. In any of these things you want the high quality you are sure of here; and you will ap preciate the fair prices also. NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY La Grande, Oregon. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaa SAVE THE COOK Lawton Bros have added a line of Bakery GOOdS to their already complete line of groceries and all now prepared to furnish your Uble ' wants complete from Cookies to Baken, with Mayplt Syrup and Honty thrown in. All ordert promptly dtlivtrtd and full wtight and ample measure guaranteed. SEATTLE GROCERY CO. LAWSON BROS. Prop. NUMBER 120 , AWFUL TRAGEDY (Scrlpps News Association) Antioch, March. 23 Mrs. Emma Ladouxor McVicar, who is susDectad of murdering Albert McVicar, her divorced nusband, wnose body was found in a ' trunk in a baggage room in the Southern Pacific at Stockton, on last Saturday night was arrested here this afternoon. While calmly walking the streets this morning Mrs. Emma Ladoux, the Jackson woman accused of murdering Albert McVicar at Stockton and placing the body in a trunk wae arrested by City Marshal Shine. The woman admitted her Identity without hesitation but denies that the murder was committed by her She declares that McVicar killed Hm- ..I . UI rfwm A man tama4 Joseph Miller, she says, helped her put the body into the trunk. The authorities place no credence whatever in her story and believe it wae a cold blooded murder. AMERICANS ARE SAFE (Scrlpps News Association) Manila. March, 26 Governor Curry it eafe. Thus say reports. Captain Jonee constabulary had a hard fight in which he lost half of hie command, but gained a eplendid victory under the greatest odds. With the assistance of Federal troops it it thought that the fugitives can be exterminated. The natives of Samar art in tympathy with the constabulary. Other Americans are safs. (Later) Major General Wood hat tent federal troops to aid tht Constabulary and has givtn tht nativt soldiers tht Krag Jorgeneon rifllet to rtplact them used by tht nativtt. STILL IN SESSION. (Scrlppe Newt Association) Indianapolis, March 26 Tht Joint com mittee met again this afternoon. There t no immediate proepecte of a ttelment Atomizers Disinfectants Deodorants Dusting powders Medicine Glasses Hot Water Bags tion. r