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VOLUME VI
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 211907
NUMBER 68
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REHEARSES
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to the point with his questioning by ask
ing: "Did you ever hear of the dead rat?"
"Yes it is a cafe in Paris."
"Is it a reputable place?"
"I don't know. I was there once about
two o'clock. People danced and sang in
which 1 joined 'once. It was a short of a
Russian style."
Jerome then read from a bunch of
letters received by Evelyn from Thaw.
The witness stated she had believed all
women were bad. Jerome handed the
wi.ness a letter from which he had been
reading, after which she identified the
handwriting as that of Thaw's. Jerome
then came back tn his criminal question
and asked if she believed womanhood was
good or bad, after Thaw's proposal.
"Yes. 1 knew people thought that girls
who lived the way I did were wrong but I
suspected all women." .','.
Further questioning brot out the ad
mission that she had not belief in religion,
not even in the existence of a divine being.
"I changed my mind regarding morality
before leaving Paris. I came to the aw
ful realization of the awful wrong White
had done to me, and that every womanly
instinct should be shocked by my past
life, said the witness.
'Was year reasons for renouncing Thaws
proposal me-ely because of the feeling of
unworthinese you have testified aminta-
ted you?" .
"It was because I had been found out
"Who informed you that such was the
case?"
"White told me." continued the witness,
"When did you first realize the extent of
the wrorg done you by White?"
"Thaw told me."
Jerome questioned the witness closely
about why she wrote to White from Bou
logne. The gist of the reply was that her
mother had coerced her to write and that
White's extraordinary personality had a
fascinating effect upon her. "My mother
did not know of all the wrongs done me
by White." remarked the witness,
Jerome then drew from the witness the
statement that she went back to White's
studio a month after her ruination.
When she had recovered her composure'
she said she had no improper relations
with White after 1902. White treated
her kindly but not courteously. She went
on to say that on her visits to the studio
she frequently became inebriate and irre
sponsible for her actions.
"Did you ever tell your mother what
and she replied to the questions n the , White had done to you?"
cross examination with more clearness ! "No, White made made me swear not
than usual. Jerome came immediatly to tell her."
For an hour or more, Jerome went
over the various occasions when relations
with White were renewed. Time and
time again tears would com to the eyes
and sobs break the answers. She insisted
that in every instance, she was partially
intoxicated. When sober she fought the
advances.
Evelyn insisted to have the ordea over
with and asked that no recess be taken
A hum wes set up by the gossip monger s
when she admitted one of the operations
had been performed for presumably ap
pendicitis was in reality of a crimina
nature.
Jerome has announced that it will re
que an additional day and half to com
plete the cross examination,
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More Obscene
Testimony
m fAITH IN A GOD
Evelyn Says she Repeatedly
Visited Whites Studio
After her Ruination
(Scrlppa New Association)
new iorK, reo xi ine trial room
filled rapidly today but the appearance
joMrttf didn t indicate tha she had any
great fear of the awaiting ordeal. She
has gained courage by the success of
yesterday. The prosecuting attorney
proceeded all the lawyers, coming in with
a orfp smile on nis face, with every
appearance ot connaence. ine prisoner
entered, carrying a bunch of papers and
newspaper clippings. Evelyn was called
as the first witness, still wearing her
conventional blue dress. Her face was
slightly paler but her voice was stronger i
Several at least, who had extended
credit to "Tip" Molenox and Walter Rich
ardson, the negroes who took sudden leave
of the city two days since, have received
money dus.
i T B. Johnson, who was creditor to the
extent of several dollars for board extend
ed to one of the coons, was instrumental
in apprehending the travelers while they
were yet in Pendleton. A telephone mess
age to. Pendleton authorities yesterday
afternoon, caused the arrest. The sheriff
of Umatilla county took the prize fighter
and hie friend to the long distance tele
phone booth where, they converted - with
Mr.' Johnson of this city. With the 'phone
as a medium of conversation, 4 the -coons
admitted that they owed two board bills,
one substantial bill at a grocery store and
a tidy sum for clothing' received in cne of
the stores of this eity. Mr. Johnson pre
vailed Upon the men at tha other end of
tia line to pay these amounts which to
talled fifty odd dollars. But after Mr.
Johnson and the other cntHitnr who had
presented their bills prior to the conver
sation over the 'phone, had released the
men, another bill of nearly fifteen dollars
was presented. And today it is rumored
that several other bills are still outstand
ing. As the men ; have been released
at Pendleton, th'sa amounte cannot be
collected unless the honesty of the negroes
is sufficient to cause a remittance! Over
the telephone the coone said they were
only leaving La Grande temporarily, and
would return within two weeks.
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS
The circuit court was taken up this
morning with the selection of a jury to
hear the Sta'.e vs Stoop et at case where
the defendant- are charged with destroy
ing a dam ontheMinam. Mr. Stoop plead
not guilty and asked for a separate trial
which was granted him. The attorneys
in the case made their opening arguments
just before the dinner recess and immed
iately after r convening the witnesses
were called.
The following cases have been disposed
of the past week by the circuit court which
e now in cession:
State ve H. M. Pfieffer, charfled wi'.h
assault and battery, found guilty. Sen
tence not imposed.
State vs S. Meyers. Dismissed.
State ve F. Ryner, fourd guilty of lar
ceny from a dwelling. Sentence not im
posed.
State ve Joseph Veit, found guilty of
arceny from a dwelling.
A sentence of one hundred dollar was
imposed on H. C. Cotner for permitting
gambling. ; " v;
State y L.' A. Stoop et al is now being
tried. . .;
STEAMER
BREAKS
ROCK PILE
(Scrlppn News Association)
Salt Lake, Feb. 21 The fast mail, an
east bound pessenger running on the
Union Pacific ran into a rock slide ne?r
Norman, Utah, this morning, wrecking
the engine and two cars. The engineer
is reported to be under the engine. A
number of passengers were injured.
Will ARRIVE TONIGHT
A telegram received late this afternocn
from W. J. Snodgrass stating that he
would arrive on No. 2 this evening with
the body of his son. The funeral will be
held tomorrow but the hour could not be
stated at time of going to press.
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MEN'S SPRING TOGGERY
Having in view the tasty dressers we have selected for spring a line of the
choldest Gents furnishings, along with our line of Ready to Wear and Made to
Measure Clothing, Shoes, and Hats makes The Fair the Center for the buying
public. While we have had in view styles we have not overlooked quality and
price which we Guarantee equal to any eastern market.
EXTRA PAN1S
FANCY VESTS
NOBBY NECKWEAR
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS
SELEGT SUSPENDERS
WOOL UNDERWEAR
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FANCY HOSIERY
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS
LEATHER BELTS
& CAPS
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THE PRESENT TROUSERS
MS. J$px f
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DERBY HATS
OXFORD SHOES
LISLE UNDERWEAR
0UTIN" SUITS
SILVER COLLARS
GOLD SHIRTS
SUIT CASES
GENTS JEWELRY
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(Scrlppi News Association)
Chicago Feb 21 Webster Guerm aged
thirty-five was shot and instantly killed
in his office this mornihg. A detective
was on the floor at the time and arrested
Flora McDonald, wife of McDonald, the
former Chicago gambling king, Shehysteri
cally gave her name to the detective while
tiyingtoget thru the glass door. "My
God she exclaimed. "He has shot
himself and I loved him."
GLOVES
UMBRELLAS
Air Brake
System is
Examined
A. H. Hawley and E. L. Gibsb, specia
agents of the Interstate commerce com
mission, returned yesterday to Oakland
California, after investigating the circum
stances of the train wreck which hap
pened at Durkee several months ago. The
air brake refused to work and nothing
could be done to stop the freight. A dis
astrous wreck with a passeng, r wasavert
ed by the engineer on the latter train.
The inspectors said little of their find
ings. Tneir investigation will likely be re
ported in full to the commission.
Tneir line of probing was in regard to
the condition of the air brakes and air
equipment.
Mr. Hawley is a member of the board
of grand trustees ot the Brotherhocd. of
Locomotive Firemen and Engineir.en.
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One Passenger
Is
Bill To
Purchase
The Locks
(Observer Bpeclal)
Salem, Feb, 21. The Jones bill pro
viding for an appropriation of the Locks
at Oregon City, on the Willamette river
contingent upon the Federal government
making an appropriation tor the same
purpose, passed the senate this afternoon
The reapportionment bill was filed
the house. The ' Multnomah delegation
violated its pledge by voting to table the
bill.
The bill to force the sale of the wagon
road grants near Coos Bay was killed
was also the Irrigation Code bill.
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
The public schools of this city '.his after'
noon are having exercises appropriate to
the anniversary of thebirthdty of Wash'
ington. The G. A. R. and W. R. C at
tended in a body. Tomorrow being a legal
holiday there will be no school.
PASSED WITH AIL "A"
Earl Kilpatrick, a freshman at the state
university, was o,.e of three who passed
the midwinter examinations with all "A'
cards. All the Grande Ronde students at
the school are making a creditable show
ing but Mr. Kilpatrick's high mark will be
a pleasing bit of news to his many friends
n this city.
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INDEPENDENT NO. 32
Czar Reported
Assassinated
(Scrlpps New Association)
New York. Fot). 21 A report to the
effect that the Czar of Russia is assassi
nated has been current t day. There ap
pears to be no truth in it. It is of a
bucket shop origin.
ELDER SKIPWORTH
Rev. Walto'n Skipworth, Methodist
Episcopal presiding elder, living at The
Dalles, was operated upon for appendici
is a few days ago. He is a very sick
man, but his condition and indications are
favorable.
University
Appropriation
The university of Oregon appropriation
bill carrying an arnual appropriation of
$125,000 was passed over the governor's
vets by the house with four votes to
spare.
BARRETT OWNS PROMISING tOLT
E. W. Bartiett, of La Grande, has a 2-year-old
gelding by Satin Royal that is a
very fine, promising colt and strengthens
the idea which Mr. Bartiett has always
held that Satin Royal would prove himself
one of the leading sires of the Northwest.
This youngster is out of Jess B by Bay
rnont, Jr., and shows plenty of speed.
Rural Sp rit.
Councilman J. T. Williamson his son
Joseph, S. B. Williamson have gone up
the Grande Ronde river on a brief busi
nsss trip.
A VERY HEAVY SEA
While Entering Harbor the
Steamer Berlin Sinks with
Crew and Passengers
(Scrlpps Newe Association)
Rotterdam, ?eb. 21 The Great, East
ern Railway steamer Berlin went aground
breaking up, 150 passengers and all of
the crew are reported drowned.
The Berlin was bound from Harwich,
England to Rotterdam and wrecked on
a sand bank just outside of the harbor.
The loss of life is estimated at Ml.
Many people ashore saw the vessel strike
but they thot ehe would be atl to ride
safely ur.til the storm would permit small
boats to go to the rescue. A tremendous
sea washed over the vessel which began
to immediately break up. Several
Americans are reported to be lost. The
passengers who rushei to the deck at the
first shock were washed off. It was im-
Lpossibie for lire boats to live in the sea
anu an oiu irum ma tana was but ou.
The full list of dead will never be
known. The steamship officials say the
list includes the members of the German
Opera Company which was returning.
LIST GROWS
. London, Feb. 21 The Exchange Tele
graph company announces that it has
been officially informed that 160 passen
gers and all of the crew aboard of the
Berlin are lost.
' The entrance to the harbor is narrow
but the terrific gale that was blowing is
the primary cajse as the captain evi
dently miscalculated the force of the gale.
The ship was literally blown onto the
bank and broke into. The passengers
gathered on the after part while the
forepart was sinking. It is understood
that one passenger was saved.
Walter E. Ferguson, recently returned
from California, and who has been visiting
in La Grande, went to Union today t3
visit relatives. t
j TONICS j
i Predigested Beef, Iron and j
! -Wine i
The Beef is in a condition to be im
mediately assimilated. The Gitro-Ghlor-ide
of Iron does not affect the teeth nor
constipate the patient, and the Sherry
Wine is specially select and pleasantly
flavored. One of the oldest and best
tonics.
A. T. HILL
Prescription Druggist
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