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BECQM A BOOSTING MEMBER OF THE UNION COUNTY GOOD, ROADS ASSOCIATION VOLUME VI LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1906 .NUMBER . 29 km IS AHXIOUS 10 I MAKE PLEA (Scrlpps News Association) . ban Francisco, Dec 27 Apparently determined to secure an immediate trial, Mayor Schniitz. accompanied by his at torney, Metcalf, appeared before Judge Dunne this morning and filed a written dsmar.d for an opportunity to plead to five indictments in case they were sep- rate from the case of his co-defendant Abe Ruef. The matter was taken under advisement. V"ha examination of witnesses in the rJjf case was then resumed. Grand Juror Greenbaum, was questioned by Attorney Ach. who is representing Ruef. as to whether hi Was prejudiced against the defendant by reading newspapers, The witness denied that he had been in fluenced. It is evidently the intention of the defense to examine all grand jurors in an effort to secure a delay of time to prevent the grand jury from proceeding the work of returning more indict- -, ments. DISSATISFIED WITH DUNNE - Wtyor Schmitz, thru his attorneys, to djy filed a petition with Judge Graham, asking the transfer of his cases from Judge Dunne's court to some other de partment, on the ground that he could not get a speedy and impartial , trial. Gra ham consented and will hear the argu ; ' masts on the petition at nine tomorrow. ON HUNTING TRIP CScrlpps News Aasctatlon) . Washington, Dec 27 The President , and hs family left at eleven twenty today for,Pine Knot where they remain until .MonJay. The boys will hunt during that tSJJV' WAITER (LARK IS DEAD (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Dec 27Walter Appleton Clark, aged thirty-one, and who has won fame for his illustrations, died this morn ing. i iiit; i uuiweai We've got it in a vast assortment. The difference between ours and the other fellows is marked. , uurs are tne meters BRAIMD recognized as better wearing and nicer Diamond Brand Shoes are not only worn, but dc i mandf d by the lovers of good shoes in La Grande ---. MADB FOR US BY mm) ca X 'sta-.Louis a W 4V 1,7 HONORING IRISH ATHLETES (Scrlppi News Aaaoctatlon) New York, Dac. 27. There will be a big demonstration in the Grand Central Palace tonight when Irish societies in the city, to the nui.ber of over one hundred, will assemble at a banquet to be given in honor of Martin Sheridan and John Flan' agan, the athletes, who won so many priz es during the past season. Numerous trophies w.ll be presented to them by the various societies. GAS PIPE THUG MAY GET REHEARING (8crtpps Neva Association) San Francisco, Dec. 27. Judge Cook announced this morning that he would not pronounce sentence upon Louis Dabner, the convicted gaspipethug. until the ver dict had been returned. The court has offered to hear testimony s-owing exten uating circumstances. Ln inn (Scrlpps News Association) Seattle Dec. 27 William Guion the motormart on the passenger train which was wrecked yesterday by a headon coll ision with a gravel tr In and was fatally injured, died this morning. Flagman Foss whom the company believes to be respon sible for the accident, is still missing. JEffRILS WANTS MORE MONEY (Scrlpps News Association) Los Angsles, Dec 27 Jim Jeffries' to day empatically denies that he had ac cepted an offer of a $30,000 purs from some Rhyolite fight promoters for a fight with Squires of Australia. He said he would positively not entertain any prop osition for less than $60,000 MEXICAN ATTEMPTS SUICIDE (Scrlpps News Association) Dstroit, Dee 26 Felipe Jauregul, aged twenty-two, a Mexican rebel and refugee whose parents live near the city of Mexico is probably fatally injured by three bullets in his breast, fired by himsctfwLetters say he suicided because of love ho bore for a girl in St Louis and who, it is said to have rejected him. RAILROADS WAGE BUI (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, Deo 26-It is estimated that the American railroads will pay during the current fiscal year $1,052,000,000 in wages, the highest in the history of the country, while the amount, owing to exist ing construction in all . directions, will largely increase annually. i ui Fastidious Fellows Kinc rtitKt uiaiviuimu being the parfect fitting, appearing sort. A great iavorite with particu lar men is our "Par Excellence" at $4.50, $5.00 and $6.00 Another popular one is the "Diamond Special" at $3.50 and $4.00 Phone Black 1301 I Verger e No. 32 PUBLIC RECEPT10H TO BE HELD TOMORROW EVEIIfi To be Civcn in Honor of Judges Robert Eakin and Itiomas It Crawford A- public reception will be given in'the parlors of the La Grande Commercial Club tomorrow evening in honor of retir ing Judge Robert Eakin and his successor Judge Thomas H. Crawford, whose term of omus iwgin Jruir; Sr?t. It is the intention to have ' everything informal. There will be appropriate ad dresses interspersed with music followed by Hgnt refreshments. Remember there will be no invitations. The public gener ally is extended this opportunity to express their appreciation of the excellent services of a public servant who has so faithfully served the citizens of this county in an official capacity during the' past eleven years and who as a public spirited citizen has always stood for the highest possible citizenship during a residence of over thirty years. And also to cordially greet another honored and respected citizen, who by EASIER! STAR OFFICERS INSTALLED Mis. May Noyes, W. M; Dr. M. K. Hall.W. P; Mrs. Mary Forrest, A. M; Miss Mary Warnick, Sec; Mrs. Emma Grady, Treasurer; Mrs. Lulu Nor ris, .Cond; Mrs. Rachael Worstell, Asst. Cond; Miss Pauline Lederle, Ada; Mrs. Victoria Still well, Ruth; Mrs. Gertrude Swaney, Esther; Miss Ada Fowler, Martha; Mrs. Emma Watts, Electa; Mrs. Marie Jackson, Chap; Miss Edna Hunter, Marshal; Mrs Nellie Neil!, Organist; Mrs. May Bav, Warder; Mr. Avery Harrison, Sentinel, The installation of the new officers of Hope Chapter, No. 1 5, Order of Eastern Star, which took place last evening and which partook of a semi public nature certainly will be recorded as one of the leading social functions of the year. The chapter for years has held an enviable position among the similar Masonic organizations of the state, by the interest and zeal of its officers and mem bers. Whatever the Eastern Star under takes its success is a foregone conclusion. To begin with, the ritual and floor work of the order certainly Is second to none and the various figures, drills and marches executed, by the natural graces of the gentler sex, augumented by beautiful flowing, bright colored robes bedecked with sparkling regalias and jewels of office presents a scene that muit be seen to be appreciated. The entire beautiful ceremony of in stallation was thoroughly memorized, DISCUSS THE (Scr pps News Association) Chicago. Dec. 27. Railroad officials are meeting today to discuss the demand of fifty thousand trainman from all lines west of the Mississippi, which threatens a tie-up next January unless s substantial concession is granted. The trainmen ask for eight hours a dar and a rant, nf .ih to fifteen percent. PO PILAR MMNCISS WAGED (Scrlpps N-ws Association) Berlin Dec 27 Print. A 1 -I - -w--7 iuai tu 1 1 a Victoria, of Schleswigh-Holstein-Sonder-burg-Glucksburg. has been bethrothed to August William, the fourth son" of the r OEEKIAES SITUATION voice and pen has stood ' shoulder to shoulder with the wonderfui development of Union county. As a result of this long and successful record as a leading mem ber of the bar, he has been commissioned by the Governor cf this state to preside as judge of tha eighth juaiciai ui.L.iwt, position which requires a carefully trained legal mind, backed by a naturally inherit ed and cultivated desire to mete out just ice. Such are the accepted qualities of Judge Crawford as accredited to him by his neighbors and friends, hundreds of whom have been intimately acquainted with him for more than a quarter of a century, covering the period of his resi dence in this county. , f .,' The reception commences at 8 o'clock. The occasion is such as to require only an opportunity for the public- to generously respond. IIISIAllAII there was no fumbling of a ritual or loosing the place. Mrs. Schilke, tha installing officer was the recepient of many compliments for the meritorious carrying out of her part as was also her able assistant, Miss Ona Pennington, at marshal. ' During tha interim between ceremony and the banquet Mr. Sherwood Williams rendered a pleasing solo, as did also the quartet consisting of the Mesdames For rest and Neil and C. E. and Geo. Cochran and piano solos by the Misses Gertrude Ralston and Florence McCall. , AT THE BANQUET Covers had been spread for' a hundred and fifty and every seat was - occupied. Dr. M. K. Hall acted as toast master and his success in that line added greatly to the success of the evening. Attorney Cha E. Cochran responded to "Our Sisters", a lovely subject and one which the orator did full credit. "Our Brothers" was assigned to Attorney Turner Oliver, who certainly took advantage of not a few of the brothers in pointing out how strong the fraternal ties are embedded within their hearts. "Masonry as an Educator" gave T. A. Rinehart full scope for him to demonstrate what an imoort- ant part in the development af the ages that masonery had been identified with Attorney Geo. ' Cochran's remarks on "Masonry in the Orient" was couplets with much of interest. It was, well considerably after mid night, when good night was finally said and the members of the Eastern Star added another star to their reputation as royal entertainers. MOBILE JACKSON AND KANSAS (ITT ROAD (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Dec. 27. At a meetimr of the stockholders of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City railroad, today, it was da- cided to create a second mortgage to se cure S5.O00.000 5 short term bonds. The mortgage will also cover the" Gulf and Chicago road, and the shareholders of tne latter company will meet tomorrow to authorize the mortgage. , RUSSIAN CONSUL SUICIDES 'Scrlpps News Aasueistton) Chicago, Dec 27 Colonel Desaimann the Russian Consul to this city, was found dead in his bed this morning. People were attracted by a pistol thot, but it was some some time before iL w Ha. cided that the deed was suicidal. He has worried over private matters.: a settle ment of which was announced in dispat ches which came too late. TAQUIS ON WAR PATH (Scrlpps New Association) Nrgales. Ar'z. Dec 27 Over a hundred Vaquis are on the war path near Valen cia. Details of killina are slowlv enmina and say that eleven Mexicans and one Jewish uiiiBijion roa the hague i Scrlpps News Association) ,' ' New York, Dec 27 A project' is on foot to hold an international Jewish ex hibition at the Hague during the dedica tion of the Carnegie Peace Palace. It is intended to have on exhibition rare docu ments pertaining to .the Jewish peoples and proving the part they took in devel oping civilization. There. will also be many works of art and other evidences of Jewish activity and progress in indus try and linerature. The leading Jews in the United States are about to take the matter up and render all assistance in their power. . - . . ENGLISH CRICKETERS fOR THE U.S. (Scrlpps News A Violation) ' . London, Dee. 27 Mr. J. R. Mason.Cap tain of the Kent County Cricket Club, has received a communication from the Asso ciated Cricket Clubs of Philadelphia U. S A. inviting him to take a team to the Ititc; h comma seasons to play matches in Philadelphia, New York and other cities. Mr. Mason has spoken to the captains of several leading clubs and all favor the idea of accepting the invitation. A strong team will probably be sent. ROBBERS GET BOODLE ' (Scrlpps News AssoolsjUon) Los Angeles, Dec 27 Robbers broke open a safe in the post office in Glendale' a suburb, at midnight and stole $1000 worth of registeres and $400 cases and all tha stamps. They then stole a horsa and buggy and escaped. '. TELLER WENT WRONG ' (Scrlpps News Association) ' - Kansas Cidy, Mo.. Dec 27-Wi'liam C. Anderson, the paying teller of ths first National Bank, this morning pleaded guilty to embezzlement of nine thousand dollars. He was sentenced, to fous years n the penitentiary. ' , ' : I EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS Toilet Cases Books Perfumes Fancy Stationery Shaving Sets Fine Brushes Leather Goods Fine Cigars Confectionery, etc. NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY f LA ORANDF, I Free Oregon Irrigated You are entitled to 20,40, 80 120 or 160 acres FRtE you simply pay for the cost of irrigation, which is $10.00 per acre, payable one-fourth cash, balance in three equal annual payments. Title direct from the STATE OF OREGON. This land is going fast; do not delay; call or write today. EASTERN OREGON 1 roiey ol0CI . r-l- ni. .i TO P SH RACE RIOT (Scrlpps News Association Jackson, Miss., Dec. 27. Dispatches from Kemper county says that the power of the state of Mississippi will be directed responsible for the race - riots the past Christmas. Attorney Curry finds that the trouble was caused by hoodlums and outlaws who openly violated tha laws of God, man and decency. There is no ex-mi-e for men burning tha bouse and kill ing negroes who were in no way in yu.- I nathv with tha nesroat ennnaetmi witk the outrages. Th mob sloment of tha white is fleeing toward Alabama. Scooba Miss. Dec. 26 The governor of this stats with three companies of infantry have arrived this morning. All is quiet and thsrs Is nothing for tha soldier to do. , CHINA'S STARVING MILLIONS (Scrlpps Nsws Assootatlon) , London, Deo. 27 At a meeting of philantrophists in Exeter Hall to-day at which Lord Rosse presided, It was announced that $1,240,000 had been subscriped to th Chines Famine Relief Fund. It was stated by Rev. Mr. Pearin, of th China Missionary Society, that up ward of twnty-miIlion natives wer on th verge of starvation in th province of Kuen Ln and Signan. ' " ' ' Our stock of Hirhl hnli4i gifts has proved attractive to those whn malia hf r.hrU). ma good will is no excuse for extravaganca and that a satis factory saving can be mad on anvthintr wt sunnlv. Dur nri it heavy at ail times, unusually heavv nnw hut it i nmkm that at the very last assortment will be somewhat broken. Hence every dollar will count. In fine Toilet Articles, Mirror, and like sensible articles of every day usefulness there is no dan ger of our stock being exhausted. You will be abla to find what you want to tha last hour and minut or after Christma for that matter. OREGON State Lands! COLONIZING CO. La Grande, Oregon S MORS American have been killed. emperor.