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GROW AND WE. WILL ALL GROW WITH IT
VOLUME V
LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON. MONDAY, OCTOBER 8. 1906
NUMBER 276
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(ortmen L W. Bartlett and 5. A. Gard'niier for Accepting
's Brines; Salooniiien J. (. Satin and Jo&n Klein (or
Offering Sair.e.0tler Minor Offences
charged with "Bribing and offering to
bribe. The parties alleged in the in
dictment, whom they bribed or attempted
tc bribe, are Councilman E. VV. Bartlett
and S. A. Gardinier. Smith and Klein
were placed under $1000 bonds each to
appear and plead tomorrow.
INDICTMENT CHARGING BRIBERY
This was a busy day at the court house.
All last week, business, so far as the
the spectators were concerned, was some
what quiet, but this morning the work
-which had been done in the grand jury
room became evident and the way indict -tnentf
rfjjd true bills were handed around
-was i caution to all concerned. The
forenoon was taken up with the case of
the Jap who attempted . to remove the
Japanese settlement from the map. but j
this interesting case stopped long enough
this afternoon to make room for the fol
lowing business,
Councilmen E. W. Bartlett and S. A.
Gardinier were ar:aignd on the charge
of accepting bribes from J. C. Smith and
John Klein whereby the latter would be
permitted to run gambling games in their
respective places of business. The sum
alleged they received was $150. The
defendants were given until tomorrow
morning co pieaa ana were released on
$500 bonds eatch wnich they furnisiad.
in this indictment as the persons offering
the bribe are also under indictment. The
ncutmmt under which tVy are charged
is that of offering bribes and is similar to
this one. the only difference being that
they are charged with offering the bribe
instead of being charged with accepting
the bribe.
Mr
H C. Co:ner was next arraigned for
permitting gambling in his saloon. He
was given until tomorrow at noon to enter
his plea.
G. Meyers was the next to appear be
fore the bar ot justice. He was ciiii
with an assault with intent to kill. He
claimed he was a stranger in a strange
land, without money or friends. He en
tered a plea of not guilty and the court
stated it would look into the. matter of
procuring an attorney for him.
Ben Cotner was the next to answer to
the charge of conducting a gambling game
at the fair ground'. He will plead to
morrow. His fellow partner in crime,
Ralph Atkinson, was called to his home in
Kansas by the sickness of his father, and
left his case with his attorney, J. W,
Knowles, to enter a plea of guilty, which
he did. and the court fined him $100,
which he had arranged to pay.
J. C. Smith was next arraigned and
following him, John Kiein, both being
The following is the text of the indict
ment under which Councilmen Bartlett
and Gardinier are charged with accepting
bribes.
E. W. Bartlett and S. A. Gardinier.
the above named defendants, are accused
by the Grand Jury of the county of Union
and state of Oregon, in this indictment, of
the crime of attempting to extort money,
committed as follows:
The said E. W. Bartlett and S. A.
Gardinier did in Union county, state of
Oregon, on the 18th day of May, A. O.,
1 906, then and there being, did then and
there feloniously, willfully, corruptly, x
torsively and maliciously obtain from J. N.
Klein and J. C. Smith the sum of one
hundred and fifty dollars, current money
of the United States, the particular de
nominations ana ciiibuti ui vuc.i
the Grand Jury unknown, by putting them
in fear, such fear then and there by the
said E. W. Bartlett and S. A. Gardinier
induced by a threat then and there by
them made ir. a verbal communication to
the said J. O. Klein and J. C. Smith to ac
cuse and prosecute them for a crime
against the laws of the state of Oregon,
towit: permitting gambling, by them the
said J. N. Clein and J. C. Smith charged
to have been done and carried on in cer
tain buildings and rooms in the possession
of the said J. N. Klein and J. C. Smith,
situated in the county and State aforesaid,
contrary to the statutes in such cases
made and provided, and against the
peace and dignity of the state of Oregon.
Smifi and Klein, who are mentioned
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GRAND JURY REPORT
We. ths Grand Jury of the October 1 906
term of the Circuit Court, having com
pleted our labors, beg leave to submit this,
our final report
We have been in session for a period of
six days, and have returned into court
fifteen true bills and five not true bills.
During this time we have examined in
to the office of the sheriff of said county,
his books and records and have found
them in good order in so far as we have
been able to discover. We have examined
also into the condition of the county jail
and find tiat it is reasonably safe and
kept in as good order and condition as is
possible.
We have made an examination into th
office of the county clerk, and the books
have no criticism to make of the same.
So far as we are able to ascertain, this
office and its books and records are cor
rectly and neatly kept
We also examined into the office of (he
county treasurer and his books and have
found this office and its records and
books in good shape as far as we were
able to discover.
We have examined into the office of the
county recorder and his books, and have
found this office and its books and records
in good shape, so far as we have been
able to discover.
We have made an examination of the
office of the county assessor, and his
books, and have found this offios and its
records and books in good shape and con
dition.
Complaint has been made to us about
J the condition of the Poor Farm and we
recommend that the county court invest-
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We have examined into all matters
brought to our attention and have thor
oughly investigated all charges of viola
tions of the law that have been brought
before us, and have acted upon the same
to the best of our ability, and in accord
ance with our oaths as Grand Jurors.
We would also thank tre circuit judge,
district attorney, county clerk, sheriff and
bailiff for their uniform zeal and prompt
ness in meeting, and having discharged
our duty to the best of our ability, we beg
to be discharged.
David Bay, Foreman,
Albert Ohms,
E. Damon,
T. B. Marlin.
J. J. Peebler,
J. H. Drlaky,
J. C. Christiansen, clerk.
SUPERINTENDENT BRAGG RETURNS
CAS PIPES AS WEAPON
(Scrlpps News Association)
San Francisco Oct 8 The "Gas pipe
murders" have already killed three men
in this city and almost added an other
victim to their list this morning when
they struck down Wm. Sullivan a clerk
in a store in the business portion of Market
street. In response to the thugs request
Sullivan reached for a collar box when
he was felled by a blow from a blunt
instrument The arrival of a stranger
put the thug to flight.
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ROOSEVELT
There generally comes a time in the
lives of all mortals, where patience ceases
to be a virtu. However, a family of Salt
Lake City. Clark by name, last Saturday
exhibited a striking illustration of patience
like Job.
The incident began twent-three years
ago and will have ended, presumbly, to
day in Mil oity.
In 1883 one George Clark deserted as
fin a family as was aver claimed by any
one and cam north, locating in Wallowa
county. For nearly twenty-three years
he has been a mystery to his acquaintan
ce in that country. Going and coming.
but generally working at various voca
tions, he managed to keep his employers
and other in constant wonder as to
where he came from.
About six week ago Clark was seized
with paralysis and being out of funds he
made a public charge. Immediately after
being turned over to the county, officials
persuaded the man to tell where his x-
stives lived. Finally after much
reluctance, ha gave the name of hia wife
and family in Lalt Lake City. Telegrams
to that city brought Clark's daughter.
Miss Emma Salpert her last week and
going to Enterprise she identified Clark
as her father. He was completely over
corns when her presence wae made
known. Regardless of the fact that he
cruelly deserted his children and wife
and has not written a word to them
twenty-three years, his daughter received
him with open arms as will also his wife
when they arrive at the home he so reck
lessly left nearly a quarter century ago.
Clark is an invalid and J. C. Schackle-
fleld, ex-sheriff of Wallowa county, ac
companied the cripple and his daughter
to La Grande and placed the deserter on
the train. The daughter, who was but a
few months old at the time of desertion
was as attentive as it was possible for a
human being to be and won the admira
tion of all who knew her story.
The story is perhaps without precedent.
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington. Oct.9-Report say that the
President wants ti be senator from New
York. His friends say that' he frankly
admits that his ambition is to succeed
Senator Piatt, who is now lying practic
ally at death's door. Roosevelt is becopi- ;
ing more and mora the leader of New
York Republicans. He is now consulted
for advices in the campaign almost daily.
Other leaders in the Republican party
submit plans to him before submiting
them to their closest friend. It is de
clared that the President orought about
Hughe's nomination withous making an
appearanc.
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Lerg'.hs ' and V Prices as to
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and have what you will want in
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Full length coats, 3.50
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and 6.50 to 1 5.00 in
Misses' coats.
County school superintendent E. E
Bragg has returned from a state con
vention of the county school superintend
ent which was held Friday and Saturday
in the office of State superintendent J. H
Ackerman in Salem. Among the pro
posed amendments to the present law and
for the raising of the county capita tax of
$6 to $8. To permit counties to pay
traveling expenses to county school sup'
erintendents; to permit counties to pay
traveling expenses of superintendents in
attendance at annua! StaU superintend
ents conventions; to compel school clerks
to file their reports within five days after
holding their aniiual meeting; to add
algebra and physical geography to first
trade certificates and language and prim
ary geography to primary certifkdtes.
Of a total of 33 counties twenty-two ;
were represented at this meeting whici I a
was considered profitable by all who at-1 J
tended.
JUSTICE BROWN RESIGNS
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Washington O. C, Oct, 8 The supreme
court met at noon today for a brief for
mal session after which it adjourned to
pay it respect to the president.
This session is remarkable for the fact
that it has met with on seat vacant.
that of Harry Billing Brown who ha
resigned. In 1891 he wss appointed a '..
associate justice to succeed Samue! F.
Miller. Brown is a graduate of Michigan
and Yale universities. ':
The first to be considered is the state
of Kansas against tne state of Colorado
involving irrigation rights in the Arkansas
river.
In all probabilities the Supreme court
will hand down a decision in the Pettibon
case next Monday. Pettibone 1 being
held for the murder of ex-governor
Steunenberg' of Idaho.
HAD NO OBJECTIONS
When Governor Head was in office in
New Hampshire Colonel Barrett, of the
Governor's staff died, and there was an
unseemly scramble for the office even
while bit body was awaiting burial with
military'honors. One candidate ventured
to call upon Governor Head.
'Governor," he asked, "do you think
you would have any objections if I was to
get into Colonel Barrett's place?"
The answer Cime promptly: "No I
don't think I should have any objections,
if the undertaker is willing. Argonatt.
N11LVY0RKERS WIN OUT
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
San Francisco, Oct. 8. The Millwork
ers' demand for a dollar a day increase
was granted this morning by practkally
all the millowners. Had ths request been
refused, eight hundred worker would
have struck, thus interfering with building
operations. There would have been un
told loss to business and the homeless.
The city in general is breathing easier to
day as a result of the liberal concession
made by the mill owner.
' JAIL I'llS INSTALLED
D. Fritsgerald is today superintending
the installation of three cells in the room
adjoining the city Recorder's office. Th
sections were mace by the La Grand
Iron Works and an expert indeed, will th
culprit have to be who break out of them.
This settles the new jail room proposition
for a time at least
There has been much objection to plac
ing the cells so near th Rcordr'
office and various proposal have been
made to elevate this difficulty. Some
subjected a proposition to build another
story on th present structure, and (till
others, suggested a building in th rear
of where the cells now are. But regard
less of remonstrances, th cell wer
ordered installed next door to the Record
er's office.
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other acessories.
a complete
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The New York Tribune teils in its
news columns of an instance where a , j
guilty conscience and the habit of talking '
in his sleep combined to cause tne con-; t
viction of a murderer whose offense was ;
committed many months previous. T'lis j J
d.spatch from Sibley, Iowa, tells cf the ;
singular case. '
Chas. Rocker, a farmer, was today
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convicted of murder as the result of hav
ir.g confessed the details of the cr.me in'
his sleep.
Two years ago August Sc'nroeder was 1
murdered here, but no clue 'Aas left. '
Sorre time afterward Rocker rr.a r r;ed j
Schroeder's widow.
Several months ago Mrs, Rx,ar rs- j
ported to the authorities that Ricker had ;
talked in his sleep and told a detailed
story of having poisoned Schroeder. The ;
stroy was investigated, and the proof ad- j
duced was so conclusive that Rscksr re
ceived a life sentence. I
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Tnis is a line in which price is an imperfect guide. The name of the
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In xetpirg wit!) our policy to piotect the interests of our customers in
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necessary to handle more than one grade, we sell these goodsfor just
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