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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 1908)
VOLUME VIL IA GRANDE, CNION COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 14, 1908. - - - - ' ' ' ' ' .... '- NUMBER 67. UPS BELIEVED TO BE at THERBY WOODEN GUNS AND SWORDS s FOUND IN OUTFIT CARS. Outfit Car Containing 80 Idle Japan ' ewe Railroad Employes, Reaches La , Grande and by Accident the Con tents of the Pocket Under the Car Is Fonnd to Contain Wooden Guns and Sword Plans and Haps Also Found Theory in Tliat During the Month of Idleness at Weatherby the Menu 'Were Drlllln In Army T. tics. -, " . . " ' (- : That Japanese employes of the O. R. N. spent one entire month In the region of Weatherby, near Hunt' Ington, doing nothing but drill exer cise according to the Japanese army tactics, seems certain, according to de velopments that have been made in this city since yesterday noon. tne conditions, facts ana rumors added to each other make a plausible story to the effect that a band of SO Japanese spent one month near Weatherby, living In a Southern Pa cific outfit car and doing absolutely nothing In the way of manual labor. The gang was laid off from track re- wpalr work along the Weatherby dis trict about a month ago and until yes terday the car has been there, the 'railroad officials knowing nothing of what its occupants were doing, ex " cept that they were hot drawing their 'pay. ' ?, .' '. c yesterday the car was brought to , La Grande, and It Is still here. Ac cidentally, white men had occasion to peruse the contents of the pocket which this car, like many outfit ears 'jrnrry, under the floor. In this pocket, f Or cellar, as it were, the men were astonished . to . find wooden guns, swnrda, plans and maps. Large draw ings, the nature of which are not . known, are hung In neat rolls, sus TIMELY SPECIAL SALE of Beverly Skirts-this week .This sale embraces every Beverly Skirt in ouf stock-.in Black Voile, Black Panama, and all novel ties in every conceivable color-in the new stripes,' plaids and checks, also a good assortment in $h colored dress skirts, all at REDUCED PRICES this week. At n $30.00 Skirts $20.00 $20.00 Skirts $13.34 27.50 Skirts 17.3 18.50 Skirts 12.34 25.00 Skirts 16.67 17.50 Skirts 11.67 22.50 Skirts 15.00 15.00 Skirts 10.00 ALL SKIRTS AT REDUCED 11 - pended from the top. of th pocket. A varied asortment of furniture and the like take up the space, but the wooden guns and swords are filled. In . vacant corners. Jups bhow DlMplcasure. Yesterday afternoon when two men went to the outfit car, which has now been standing on the tracks In the yards for two days, thejr opened the pocket and immediately brought down upon them the wrath of the Japs who have been Idling away the long hours of the day In reading and 'sleeping. With considerable vehemence the Japs rushed to the group of men who were examining the contents of the pocket, and roughly slammed the door, maintaining In broken English that there were no tools there. This re mark followed an explanatory state ment from the white men that they were looking for some lost tools. The men went away and today ad- (Continued on pare 4 MffARY OF SALEM NOW GIVEN THOUGHT Judge Burnett of Salem Will Not Ac cept Nomination to Federal District Attorneyship, But the Oregon Dele gation Has Still Another Man Who Is Likely to Bo Sutbtfactory to Pres. Ident Roosevelt and Irosecutor He. ney McNary Prominent In Marlon County. ' Portland, Feb. 14. Judge George H. Burnett of 8alem, will not allow his name to bo Used In connection with an appointment for United States dis trict attorney for Oregon, an" the Oregon delegation at Washington Is. said to have turned to John H. Mc Nary," In their efforts to find a man who Is agreeable to both President Roosevelt and Prosecutor Heney. Mc Nary's home Is at Salem and he has been district attorney of Marlon coun ty for several ye.ars. PRICES THIS WEEK IK TIMBER FUR n THE PAPILL0N MODEL WAIST li : : : SEE CUT : : : The only really new waist novelty produced for several months, made from daintiest of sheer materials with many laces and inser tions $t.50 up LA LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1908 Bit STRIKE OH OiUCUKEW COMPANY ISSUES ORDERS THAT OPEN SHOP IS DUE. Denver A Rio Grande Company Has IaMied Orders Which Become Ef -fecUe on. March 14, That AU htu. on the System WIU Be Run on Open Shop BumIs Unions Will hwk New Contractu, But if Foiled, W.U Pre . clpltate General Strike. Denver, Feb. 14. AH shopmen, en gineers, conductors and brakemen on the Denver A RIo Grande system may go on a strike which might involve all that data the following order Is ef fective and which has aroused intense feeling among the men. The notice reads: "Becoming effective March 14, the rules and regulations governing employment of men in the depart ment of mechanics, boiler makers and helpers, will be abolished on the Den ver & Rio Grande." Meetings of union men have been held to discuss the order all over the state, committees have ' been ap pointed to attempt to get new con tracts betwen the unions and the road, but if they icannot be secured, a huge strike may be precipitated, as the men will not stand for the open shop. Ex-Setuitor Improved. Baltimore, Feb. 14. Former Sena tor .John L. Wilson of Seattle, and editor of the Post-Intelllgencer, has left the hospital here where he un derwent an operation fur appendici tis, for Atlantic City. , He has regained his health. Wisconsin Wants Bryan. Milwaukee, Feb. 14. The Wisconsin democratic convention today declared for William J. Bryan for Its presiden tlal nominee. The various houses that handle seed are receiving their consignments. pretty conceits at in dainty $ QRANDfe. . ORSOCN T&M-VK ii i f m ' ( v. If '"' ' Y l s Me r CLEVER CAPTURE NEWLIN DRUG STORE AND BERRY'S ROBBED. Newlln Drug Store Till Looted of About ft and Berry's Clothing Store Robbed of Complete Outfit of Togs Robber Is Careless and Clever Work of Night Officers Places Him Out of Harm's Way Now In Jail Awaiting Trial. As clever a trick as has been turned in this city by the police for many a day was accomplished last night In the arreBt of Mac Hackler for the ourgiury of two of our business houses within a short time after he had ac complished his work. Hackler, who bears all of the trade marks of a con firmed criminal, forced an entrance through the rear window of Kewlln't drug store, where he tapped the money till and broke Into a gum vend ing machine, containing between $8 and 10 In dimes and nickels, also helping himself to a few knives and a fancy pipe. From the Newlin drus store he then broke a rear window in J. M. Berry s clothing store and bv the way the goods were disturbed, he took his time and fitted himself In the latest. When arrested early this morning, before daylight, he was found wearing a suit of underwear, a nice black shirt, new hat, tie and one f the best suits that his limited time would permit him to select. He made his exit unnoticed and had reached the depot about 8:45, when Officer Pepper noticed him wearing new suit with the tags still on. The officer looked him over carefully, and a. little later met Officer McLachlen ind told him of the possibility that things might not be Just regular, and ithe two then went back to the depot to make an Investigation, but thel man was gone. The officers then be. gan to investigate and within a few moments ascertained that Berry' store had been broken Into and they commenced an active search for their. man, and located him within less than an hour. He was placed In the cltj Jn.ll and J. M. Berry was notified am' mmeulntely recognized the stolen ?oods as his, by the cost marks stll on the clothing, his name In both th nai ana necKtie. Hackler soon saw there was no chance for escape and he owned up to. It all and was taken before Justice Hough, where he en tered a plea of guilty to the charge and was remanded to the county jail to appear before the circuit court Hackler Is a native of Prussia arid 'las been In this country quite a while He claims to be a member of the or 'or of the Modern Woodmen ol America, holding his membership at Missoula, Mont., also a member of the Sailor's union at San Francisco. He bears many marks, showing conclus ively that he has served before thi mast. During the light famine the officer viave been extraordinarily vigilant and they are to be commended for cap turing the first attempt and In secur ing the evidence that leaves no ques tion of doubt but what they have thf right man. HUMOR TO THAT EFFECT CURRENT IN BAKER. Because, as Later Became Known, Harvey K. Broyn of Baker City. Was In Financial Difficulties, and Wires and Bolts Similar to Those Found at His Gate Were Later Found In His Cellar, It Is Believed the Ei-Shcrlff Committed Suicide. Baker City, Feb. 14. A rumor that has spread widely over the country during the past few hours to that Harvey K. Brown, blown to atoms at bls gmte last fall, was aruteltfe aad h put rnDC mv BELIEVED TO IE SUICIDED not a victim of an assassin's hnmh. The story Is causing much com ment. The chief reason for belief In the suicide theory are the facts that he was In financial difficulty at the time of his death, and that the bolts and wire used In the bomb are the same as those found in his cellar. He had about 110,000 in life Insurance at the time of his death. Dentist Fight Robbers. Spokane, Wash., Feb. 14. Beating off three hold-up men with his fists and saving a street Car from, being looted, was the daring feat of Dr. W. H. Cummlngs, a dentist here last night. The men attempted to board a car, each with drawn revolver In his hand. Cummlngs held the first man's gun In his hand while he beat him and the other two off with blows In the face. He was shot through the leg In the scuffle which ensued. T or PACIFIC MERCHANT VES. SELS CAREFULLY LISTED. bteps bucu as Were Taken Prior to the SiMinlsli-Anierieau War Have Been Taken on the Pacific Coast by Government Agents Learning the Strength of the Merchant Vessels as TransKrtH No Bearing on Juuii. ese War Cloud, Says Admiral, San Francisco, Feb. 14. For the first time since the days preceding the Spanish-American war, agents of the government are actively engaged In examining the large merchant ves sels trading on the Pacific coast, with a vU?w of ascertaining their value as transports In case the government needs their services suddenly. For some weeks Rear Admiral Henry Olass has been engaged In the exam ination of vessels on the Pacific1 coast. A complete Hat of vessels that could be used, have been forwarded to Washington, D. C. Glass declares that his movements have no special significance In rela tion to the Japanese situation. Nev ertheless, they are regarded so here. CHANGE FLAG ALIGNMENT, RjNwevcIt Sees, Chance of Improve hlent In "Old Glory." Washington, Feb. 14. Having "ar tistically" fixed the gold coins by eliminating "In God We Trust," pres ident Roosevelt Is now considering a plan to rearrange the flag by a new tltgnmnnt of the stars. The 'plan Is presented by Dr. A. M. Martin of Bloomvllle, O., and the president says he approves of It. Forty Miners Entombed. Durban, Natal, Feb. 14. Forty-two nen have been entombed In a mine is the result of an explosion. The mine Is located at Glencoo. It Is be lieved all have perished. f"""""""""""" VAbE LEARN Rtra PASSPORTS I Splendid Assortment HILL'S DRUG STORE t La Grande ORECOK cm EMBEZZLER SCHOOL TREASURER IS EM- ' BEZZLER AND FORGER. Following Charge of Embenlement Against an Oregon City Bnalneat Man and School Board Member, Comes One of Forgery Submitted Bond, But This la Forged Fell From Pole Accidentally ft la Claimed But Suicide la Given as Motive. Oregon City, Feb. 14. Otto Olsen, who was arrested last night charged with embeullng I4S00 belonging to t uiiuuwm sunooi district, was- discovered today to be also a forger. The bond, submitted by htm to cover the default, was today pronounced a forgery. A week ago Olsen fell 14 feet from a telephone pole, striking his head, and he is still In bed as ft result of this fall. It Is now believed that he was at tempting to commit suicide when ht fell, and that the supposed accident was really the reslut of a carefully thought-out scheme for self-destruction. Besides belnr the treasurer for the Willamette school district. h u the financial agent for the Methodist church and , local superintendent of the Portland General Electrlo com pany. He came Into possession of the 14500 school funds through appropria tions t pay up on the district's bond ed Indebtedress, which he failed to do. : IMMUNITY PROOFS READ. Abe Ruers Parents Swear They Asked Their Son to Confess. i. San Francisco, Feb. 14. Abraham Ruef sat In the court room today, and with tears streaming down his face listened to. his attorneys read affida vits of his two old parents who told how they had Influenced their son to confess to the graft prosecution upon Porsecutor Heneyand District Attor ney Langdon's assurance that he would gain complete Immunity If he did so. Following their affidavits, others were read from Ruefa attorneys and a copy of the Immunity- t'lntrftct at tached, , Probe llitrrlnian I,nes. '" San Francisco, Feb. 14. Rebate In quiries against the Southern Pacific, the Santa Fe and the Salt Lake route will be commenced here tomorrow by the California railroad commis sion, and later will be continued In Los Angeles. ' The constitution of California has . a provision forbidding any rebating by the railroads, and It Is under this that the Investigation Is to be conduct ed. Rebating Is a serious offense la California. The state constitution pro vides for a fine up to $20,000 for each and every case proved. Fur thermore, It Is provided that the of- ,i flclals guilty of the act may be Im i prisoned. . i '"UHH f NTINES k ;v' ' ' ' ' All 1908 Styles All Prices ' Oregon f 5 I i i 1 1 i I t I : I: i t' K ft X - -I . . 'I -i I V, K V