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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1906)
Keefc, Your Monev At Home And Watch The Town Grow' & (fatttitee Wtomin Mtitt; VOLUME V """" ' ; LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON, TUESDAY. OCTOB- 25 1905 ' to. 1JUj NUMBER 2M phoned the authorities at Lostine to pre-l I lllh 111 I ,,., , 7' ft 111 I 1 II rlJ P"e the body for interment and instruct- I I I N I 1 1 ! Y llll imiun UML Ul. I II H 1 F 1 1 h t h M2S. ADAIR HIUMIIIIA ed them to set the hour for tomorrow! I lf I (Scr.pp. New. AMocaHon) I 11 1 I V I IYI K Tl i I I 1 4 I I- Wl.hmrtr Hf OT T . . ! I I I I I I I I I I I I H I I V 1 ft. I I VLII WAUOWA MURDER phoned the authorities at Lostine to pre pare the body for interment and instruct ed them to set the hour for tomorrow morning. Arriving at Elgin today noon. Gauid started for Lostine by special team and will arrive in Lostine in time for the funeral. (Observer Special) Lostine. Oct. 23 Chas. G. Simm, who was shot 2tt4ay night by James Dorris died last Vfiing at 1 o'clock. The killing was the result of a quarrel regarding the ability of a Miss Florence Haun to furniah acceptable music for a dance. During the controversy Dorris called Simm a liar and was promptly slapped for his t ouble whereupon he drew hit revolver and shot simm in the. abdomen. The doctors probed for the bullet, but failed to locate it. Examina tion revealed the fact that the ball had cut the intestines in ten places. Death resulted last evening. As soon as Dorris learned that Simms fit""""1 '"-""'puss ana gave himself uft$! the sheriff. Dorris is a man about twenty-eight years of age and Simms is thct to be about the same age. Neither have fami lies. Dorris is a printer and has the management of the Lostine Ledger-Democrat, a paper owned by J. H. Burleigh Simms has been in this country about one year, coming direct to this state from Scotland. His mother and family are still residing there. However, he has one relative in Oregon, snd that is Robert Gauld, senior member of Gauld-Kliene & Company, iron dealers of Portland. Yes terday morning, Dr. Seeley of this city wireo Kir. uauia or Portland, who is Simms' uncle, relating the saj accident. Seeley rijiVved immediate raply to give Simms UaHf est of care regardless of cost, During yesterday afternoon Simms, who was growing weaker every minute, stated that he would like to see his uncle. His wish was wired to Portland, and the second reply to Seeley said that Gauld was coming; But by seven thirty Sirnms was dead. GAULD IN LA GRANDE Mr. Gauld arrived in La Grande this morning on the east bound and during his brief wait here for the Elgin branch, tele- THE IRISH HOME RULE QUESTION iScnppi News Association) London Oct. 23 Very important measures are set for consideration during tie present se m of Parla-nent which commenced today including the Irish Home Rule Biil which is expected to pass the commons with a sweeping majority. Should the bill be rejected by the Lords resolutions of a drastic nature will be passed in the commons dealing with the Upper House. The hopes of Irish Nation alists hum high now that the great day in Ireland s History is approaching. Owing to the necessity of the Irish Catholic members bitterly opposing the governments education bill there has been a constant possibility of a break between the liberals and the nationalists This has caused Home rule bill before now. All is now over and henceforth the Irish Nationalists are likely to support S r Henry Campbell B.Pannerman in ant icipation, of the. bill to be brought in February. It is said on the best authority tnat this bill will.be a sweeping measuie of local government but that they will not grant a separate Parliament. RECEIVED DAMAGES PROBING CRAFT IN TRISCO (Scrlpps News Association) San Francisco, Oct 23. Developmeuts cane thick and fast this morning in the investigation of the charges of graft in the city hall. Replying to the statement as to whether or not Mayor Schmitz would return soon, the political boss, Abe Rueff's managers, declared that not only would Schmitz return as soon as they could get word to him, but that many who are now behind the investigation and pushing it hard, would be leaving the city to avoid prosecution. It was also stated this morning that the first thing Mayor Schmitz would do after returning, would be to de- i mand the resignation of the district at torney, on the grounds that he wilfully neglected his official duty in order to carry on a campaign for the governor on the independent ticket. (Scrlpps Newt Association) Salem Oct. 23 The supreme court handed down a decision today in the case of G. H. Lindsay, against the Grande Konae vaney Lumber Company, an ap peal from Union county, Robert Eakin, udge , confirmed, opinion by Judge Bean Action was taken to recover for injury received by the plaintiff while in the em ploy of the mill company, in a logging camp, when a log bounded out of a log shute, crushing his hip, dislocating his ahoulder. besides other Injuries. He was confined in the Baker City hospital 260 days, his hospital fees and doctor bill amounting to $ 1 400. The case was tried uu verdict rendered in tavor of the plaintiff for $17,000. The defendants appealed because they considered the verdict excessive and as a result of pre judice. fer r I ELGIN GETS DELIVERY (Observer Special) Washington, Oct. 23 -A rural delivery has been ordered from Elgin and will be commenced December 17. of this year. (Scrlpps Newa Association) Washington, Oct. 23 Mr. Troutv. Chairmen of the Interstate Commerce Commission has completed his reoort covering his investigations into the rela tions between the Union Pacific and the Union Coal Co. whi-.h. it is alleged, the railroad owns. Mr. Trouty carried out his investigations in response to the Giil- espie-Tillman resolutions under which re lations of Eastern roads to coal . com panies along their lines has already been concluded. The report will be presented to congress immediately. IN PRISON fOR EMBEZZLEMENT (Scrlppi New Association) Joliet. III.. Oct. 23-Howard S. Barker president of the bank at Frankfort today pleaded guilty to two indictments charg ing him with embezzlement and was, sentenced to fifteen years. PEDESTRIAN MfJ IUI1 nFh UTLK DV PI GRAET IN WHEAT CIRCLES (Scrlpps News Association) Kansas City, Oct. 23. F. W. Shields before the grand jury investigation said today that his firm was allowed the free use of the grain tanks by the Milwaukee road and protested that it was of no ser vice to him. He admitted that he had received notice from the road that the low rate would be abolished and bought up grain to his ow.i advantage. Later he testified that when informed of the coming raise in rates, he went to the floor of the Chicago evchange and sold four hundred thousand bushels of wheat to Armour, An hour later the notice of increased rates was posted. mm IVENIYIE ISSET ASIDE (Scrlpps News Association) Washington Oct. 23 President Roose velt today made his Thanksgiving proc lamation, naming November twenty-ninth as the date. He urged, in the edict, that the material well-being recognized as the only foundation upon which to build indi vidual and national morality. Without this foundation prosperty will be a curse instead of a blessing. (Scrlpps News Association) London, Oct. 23. King Edward, while riding at a high rate of speed in hit auto mobile, struck a man in Hyde Park this morning, inflicting serious injuries. The King was badly shaken up by the sudden stop o; we macmne but otherwise was unhurt and leaped from the car and sup erintended the removal of the unfortunate man to the hospital. He expressed his regrets over the accident and was great ly concerned over the man's injuries. NEW YORK'S POLITICAL CONTENT (Scrlpps News Association) New York. Oct. 23Politiciams of all complexions say that no contest in years among the politicians of other states as that in New York State. The battle between Chas. E. Hughes and Wm. R. Hearst involves in its result, it it asserted the political future of the state for many yeirs to come. New York City it throng ed with newspaper correspondents from other states and from the important Capi tals of Europe, London, Paris, Berlin and Vienna. II TEXAS (Sorlpns Nws Association) Huston Texas Oct. 23 -Mrs. Cornelia Adair who was in her maiden days, a Miss Wadsworth of Genessee and who has country establishments in Ireland and England and a town house in London is at present on a visit to her ranch in Texas which is one of the latgest in the state. During her stay here her Brittish friends will visit her, Mr. Craig Washingtoa of the American Embassy is Mrs. Adairs nephew. MAY BE TROUBLE (Scrlpps News Association) Warsaw, Oct. 23 Trouble is expected toworrow, on account of the calling of gsneral strike, at a protest against the execution of a number of Socialists. Troops around the garrison have been increased in anticipation of outbreaks. POPE ON AMERICA (Scrlpps News Association) Rome Oct. 23 Bishop Burke of St. Louis Mo., was received by the Pope to day. He states that the Pope it enthu siastic over America end told him that he thot the world would soon taks'thiriHU of civilization from America. PRISONERS ESCAPE (Scrlpps News Association) Irkutuski, Rus., Oct. 23 Prisoners broke from the jail today, and after a battle with the guards of the governer prison, in which nire convicts were killed, ieven escaped. They are still at large. tMMeevsseemwwee THINGS TO THINK OF WINTER MEETING OE REPUBLICAN EDITORS (Scrlpps News Association) Grand Rapids Oct. 23 The Michigan Republi:an Newspaper Associetion open ed its annual sessinn here to-day with banquet rendered by the Grand Rapids Herald. W. H. R. Pattengill presided at the social meeting at which political questions were discussed. FOR I P'i) : mm CARTER HARRISON INJURED (Scrlpps News Association) Montr al. Oct. 23 Ex-mayor Carter H Harrison of Chica go, was injuied while hunting on Lake Ontario. Friends start ed today to take him to Chicago. He has a badly injured back and is possibly injured internally. METHODIST MISSION MOVEMENT (Scrlpps News Association) Pittsburg. 0:t. 22 -Upwards of 1500 Methodist minis.ers from all parts of the state assembled in convention here to day. When matters of importance in con nection with foreign missions were dis cussed. Bishop W. F. Oldman and Bishop J. C. Hartzell addressed the convention. ARRESTED IN BAKER With the coming of the disagreeable Wintry days you'll want to think about protection-against the elements. You'll need Rubbers, Overshoes, for men, women and children, German Sox, Makinaw Coats and Rubber Clothing you'll need the bestfor that's the cheapest sort after all. We are showing now an unusually large line of just such things made by the best makers guaranteed to wear and favorably priced German Sox 75: to $1.25 a pair Mackinaw coats from $4.00 to S6.00 in all colors, strong and durable too There's a host of excellent bargains among these Winter wearables-and you'll make a wise move to select them now while assortments are ample and satis fying. N!te it a point to supply yourself while conditions are favorable for buyers. Mew Arrivals Union Woolen Mill Blankets, Pendleton Indian Robes, Buell Mills Blankets. Cot ton Blankets, Comfortable Comfortables, Golf Gloves and facir.ators, Silk Shawls and Wool Sweaters, Childrens' Bearskin Coats and Caps, New Cloaks and Suits, New Millinery and Trimmings, Wool Hosiery "Topsy," Felt Lined Shoes and Slippers. I ' I I :! t 4 VICE PRESIDENT TOURING (Scrlpps News Association) Tulsa Oct. 23 Vice President Fair banks arrived here this morning to begin his tour of Indian Territory and Arkanses Phone Black 130 Vergere o. 27 A charge of manslaughter was this morning lodged against Dr. Roy Fuller of Eagle Valley. Fuller is accused of hav ing caused the death of Mrs. David Cover upon whom it is alleged he performed a criminal operation, says the Baker City Herald. The doctor is now in jail, having been placed under arrest at the time of Mrs. Gover's death, charged with practicing medicine without a license. The dead woman hud been under the care of Fuller and another alleged phy sician, it is said, and as s.he was con stantly growing worse, her brother, Ches ter Ma'ley ins;sted that Dr. Beauchamp the Eagle villey doctor, be called in. He con sented, it is said onlv after thedy rg woman had made a statement, which it is declared will be used aja:r,st Fuller in prosecut ing the case. The statement was in the preser.c of witnesses, whom Beau camp insisted on having present. Mrs. Gover was the brde of about a month, and as M-ss Abbe Malley, was one of the most popular girls in the valley Her marriage1 had occurred in Baker City only about a month before her death. Her husoarid was heart broken. As soon as the condition of the woman became known, and it was whisp ered about that she had made a state- Jmer.t implicating Fuller, he was arrested charged with practicing medicine without a license and has been in custody ever I since. The valley was greatly aroused by the discovery of the affair. Fulier claims to be a graduate of a St. Louis medical school. He takes his cus : tody lightly, and while in jail is constantly i I sir.giPz and laughing with his cell mates f I and comrades, the chief of whom NOT A "REGULAR" (Scrlpps News Association) Kansas City. Oct. 23 B. R. Beal. of the National Grain Elevator Company, today testified that because he bot grain direct from the farmers, his elevator had been placed on the "blacklist" by the railroads, and "Regular" dealers had re fused to trade with him. He declared that the "Regulars" formed a combine to lower prices. A SMALL DELIQUENT TAX Sheriff F. P. Childers as a tai collect or of Union county, is about to close the books of this year's tax account. The deliquent tax this year Is considerable smaller than last year. Sines taking charge of the books on July fifth the sheriff hat collected approximately $50, 500. The tax roll for this year was$ 1 98. 820.76. Of this amount former sheriff Tom Johnson had collected $162,661.25 before turning the books over to his suc cessor Mr. Childers. Thus it will be seen that the total amount for ths new sheriff to collect was $36,159.51. Of this amount he has collected alittle over $30. 500 thus leaving a deliquent tax of really less than six thousand dollars. Personal property the sheriff says, is about the only item in ths list, there being very little real property represented in it. From now on deliquents can leave the money at the sheriff s office and secure a personal receipt, but the books must be closed at or.ce to allow the sheriff time to make out his semi-annual report to the court at its next session. This has been delayed as long as possible but the next court must act on the report or there will not be suficient time in which to notify individual deliqunnts before the sale in January. The sheriff has been real len ient with the slow ones and it is now nearly three weeks since the time that he could have closed the books had he so desired. From now on until ths books are returned from the county court, per sonal receipts will have to suffice. At that time the usual recipt will be issued to those who hold a personal receipt. By November 10 it is thought the books will be re-opened and at that time taxes will be received and receipted for in the usual manner. BEGINING TO MOVE (Scrlpps f'enrs Association) Topeka, Oct. 23. The Santa Fe and Rock Island report much difficulty in mov ing trains in the west. NEW fRENCH CABINET (Scrlpps News Association) Paris, Oct. 23 The French cabinet which has been selected to succeed the one which resigned in a body last week is now complete. The personnel includes some of France's greatest statesmen. ISECURITYl e made ; a s e t e s ' 2 dying 1 i e ! i e j e from serious throat and lung troubles depends on two things: first, securing the right remedy; second, using it in time. We are confident that the rem edy most certain to give prompt and satisfactory results in the curing of colds and coughs is Newlin's White Pine Expectorant. A f AIR PROPOSITION you are apt ti have a cold this seasun. A cough will want to cure it as quickly as possible. We want you with the understanding that if it fails to give entire satisfaction you are to have your money back. Price 25 and 60 cents. result and you wilj to try this remedy j Widdowson. who Willard Moody. is accused is Alex of killing NEWLIN DRUG CO. L-a Grande, Oregon. 4 1