' TIP fr7 '--A A; VOLUME VHL LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1908 NUMBER 38. Y I SECOND DAY II I I.LUU III I IIIU TWOMORE WOMEN OP KA. TIOXAL FAME ARE HERE. gerund Day ot Riff Convention Brings Out as Many People and Even More Than Opoulng Pay Entire Ray Is Filled Wltii Interesting Features Tonight's Program One of Eapocla Interest to the Public -To Be Held ,', at Baptist Church. Adhering even more closely to the program than yesterday, and with added Interest Incited by the presence of Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway, that grano" old lady; of Oregon, and Rev, Jeanctte O. Ferris of national repute, the second day of th) eighth annual convention of the O. F, W, C. pro greased with Interest and Instruction to all.' ' -V1 ; '. : : ; The morning session consisted large ly of hearing the reports of the offi cers and various clubs of the state. . A greeting was wired Mrs. Cj. B, Wade of Los Angeles, who had the honor of being' the first president of the State Federation. Mrs. Millie Trumbull gave an inter esting report on the legislation that has been passed and that which Is con- templated. -' '. ;.':':'. The general work of the federation Is quite interesting, not only to 4he members, but to the many., visitors who are attending the session. -V : , ,. Hie Reception. , The reception tendered the delegates last efenlng will long be remembered as one of the social events of the year. The rooms were beautifully decorated for the occasion. Heacock's orchestra received . many accomplishments, es pecially by the visitors. : aherbets and punch was served, and hundreds came and met the .distinguished ladles who are here , from all over the state. It was after 11 o'clock before many thought of saying good night. More Relegate Arriving. . , Among those who registered since yesterday afternoon were Mrs. A. . S. Dunlway of Portland. Mrs. F. M. Fox Of Troutdaie, Mrs. Millie Trumbull of Portland, Miss May Montgomery of Portland, and Rev. Jeanctte O. Ferris of Sheridan. . The remarks of Mrs.- J. D. Hayes on the value of the national federa tion as related to the state federation, was most Interesting likewise her re port as a delegate while in attendance at the national federation, which was held In Boston In June. " . . "That the press Is the best friend the club has".-was the consensus of opinion among the delegates after the topic, "The Press In Relation to the Club's Work," had been discussed, fol lowing a brief speech by Mrs. Ivanhoe. She was followed by Mrs. Dunlway, a peer among Oregon newspaper women Mrs. Trumbull, and other visiting la- dies. ' Miss Ada West's vocal solo was. eas ily the most popular musical feature of tfce day, The conference of president brought out the thought that aid from the rank and file Is extremely essential in the welfare of any club. Deep Interest centers In the pro gram to be carried out at the Bap tist church tonight The program as , Prepared, follows: First Baptist Church Topic: Public Health. T:4i Music Piano solo, "Arabesques, Op. tl Chaminade, Mrs. W. W. Berry Vocal duet, "Barcarolle" (Chamin- de)'. Miss Jean McDonald and Mr. Oeorge Bernie. Vocal solo. "Tonight" (Napoleon Zardo), Mrs. A. L. Richardson. S-"Thc Mission of the .Vlsitin Nurse.'i Mrs. Millie R. Trumbull. j S:10 "Public Sanitation." Dr. c J Smith member ' State Board of Health. t:40 "What Is Being Accomplished la tha Fight Against Tuberculosis," wlth atereopticon views). Dr. Edward, Allen Pierce, member Bute Board of Health and manager Open Air nlU- ' ' rlum. The revised program for the Just ended, follows; ..-v.',.,. v...V.fc-.,V"PVA3.-'.):. -?., 9:10 Call to' order, ' ' " 'T . Reading of minutes. ' Unfinished business. i Report, ot. club. (5 mlcutes each). .Announcements. . 1 2 Adjournment. Wednesday Afternoon. 1:10 Conference of presidents. Topics (10 minutes each). "Duty of Delegates," "Club Amenities. . . W "Business Obligations,'' . t "The Press In Relation to Club Work, led by Mrs. Ivanhoe. Questions and discussions, thou canst not then be false to any J: SO Music---Vocal solo, "O Luce (Continued on page 8.) E E DISI ALMEDA SCANDAL TO BE AIRED BY CONGRESS OF BISHOPS Alameda, Cal., Nov. 11. The fail ure of every clew to lead to the where abouts ot Edna Clark, the missing art student, has today caused the mother to abandon all hope of seeing her alive',: Th e official probing of they al leged scandal In the church of. at. Mary the Virgin will begin late today,' when a bishops' court will Investigate the charges that Rev. Payson Young hugged and kissed Edna in the seclu- slon of his study, and that the rec tor similarly consoled other women of his congregation. The rector will probably appear In his own behalf. TD THE ENEMY NOTED JAPANESE POINTS OUT WEAKNESS OF COAST DEFENSE Baltimore. Aid.. Nov. 11. "Japan was left poor by the war, but you are practically unprotected here," said Dr. Masuji Nyikama, a Japanese Lawyer, who represented Japan in the . San BVanoinr.rt school controversy, in a; Hft said: "Japan BlttlCIIIciu J could take San Francisco, pour into California, where there is plenty of fruit to feed the soldiers. The strug- i miirht last for years, but it wouia be In San Francisco that Japan would o " mobilize an army that might sweep the country." He disclosed a plan In Japan to In vite 100 representative American newspaper men to visit Japan and study condlt!6ns. LOCAL OPTION PANACEA. Send Whiskey to Washington In the Form of Stick Candy. North Yakima, Nov. U.-Whisky made it. appearance here today In the- rrm of tablets, or stick candy. When chewed or dissolved in water it ha. 1! .rfect as the real liquor. It will be offered by a representative of . j,i,A. ma a nan&cea for: a Kentucay ou"v - ' i the local option law. Rl Fire at Rainier. ' 18 Rainier, Ore., Nov. j j $25,O0Q fire. MnlAta With severe --, . . . ,ht morn- a jfm occurrea n-ii - when the business block owned by w,. Ftin Bryan 1 wm stven place, of buslnes. were ruined. , Rrvant wu rairuju man slid down a telegrapn poie One man v.. from ls lodging nous, - . clothe, over . enced narrow escape. w 1. .rm HftDT Myen - i' - RECTOR - nplK BID m BOXA FIDE BID THAT PLEASES RECEIVER, IS IX. Farmers & Traders National Bank WU1 Bring More Than Had Been Hoped for Receiver Will Have Ills Report Ready nils Week, Though Slight Delay Occasioned by Rise of New AsHets Wants to Be Left Alone for a Few Days Longer. Another Item of encouragement f the depositors of the defunct Far mers & Traders National bank is that the bank building Itself will bring more than the ; most . sanguine .'had hoped for, This cheering statmnt for every dollar added to the assets means that much more paying power of the Institution in the final reck oning -comes from Receiver Walter Neldner. ?'.-. "'.- : , .'- ;v This new light on the matter Is re sponsible for a delay In sending in the preliminary report, which ' was an nounced would be made early this week. : New matters have come up in the assets column that, while not of ficially announced. Is believed to be an- additional Increase. In the event that It is, the first report from Neld ner to the comptroller will be based on greater assets than even recently were supposed existed. . -The 'Bank Property. ; There is one thing cectalnV a,nd that IS that the building will bring a good figure. Mr. Neldner said today he has J received a bona fide offer that is very pleasing to him. Naturally enough, he could not name the figures bid In on the building, nor could he make pub lic the bidders, but he did say that -It was a very good offer. While the bank building Is commonly valued at $25,- 000, it Is a well known fact that under a forced sate it would go at a smaller figure than that. . With the bid already In, the sale will not really be a forced one, and when the proper time comes the amount offered and the men mak ing the offer will be announced. ... Doors St'll! Looked. ' .. Mr, Neldner requests that the public work In unison and let the report work progress as .rapidly as possible. He hopes to have the report ready this week, and will If the public leaves him lo miiiseu nuu uew tuweia vr oilier features do not make their appearance in the interim. ' Amundaen Active Again, Chrlstlanla, . Nov. 11. Captain Amundsen , ls preparing for another lecture tour to obtain funds for start ing on a voyage to the north pole. He expects to leave for San ' FranciBco eft "1 Kidnaper Is Caught. Seattle, Nov. 11. Leo Besemer. ac cused of kidnaping Edward English, a wealthy logger in Whatcom county, was captured at his camp In a forest this morning, according to a report re ceived by the local police. , MURDERED SENATOR BURIED. Feared Deed Will Have Broader Ef fort Than at First Anticipated. . Columbia, Tenn., Nov. 11. The funeral services over former Senator Carmack were held this morning in this city. Acting under a proclamation of the mayor, every business house in the city was closed from 11 to 1. Thousands from all part, of the state followed the body to the cemetery. It '! feared the shooting of Carmack by Robin Cooper will have a far-reaching effect. New Charge Against Roowevelt. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. "Roosevelt lne moot uangcrous enemy 1.0 nie cause vl lUKnmiiuiiai vmo, w n toaad In .ths csantrj'. declared Pro- feasor William Isaac Hull of 8warth- more college, befor. the Friend, of Peace association. He asserted that Hobson and Admiral Evana. advocate. ' - nrhtlnr strength, were thwartlna the " . .... ,A 1 affnrtA tn nn tnoisrn Idea, of "'" - r , TV0 UUfflS iffliriiffs O.VE XEAR DENVER AXD . ' ' ANOTHER AT NEW ORLEANS. Seven and IVrliap More, Killed In Union Pacific Wreck Throe Bodies Dug Out Early More Believed Durled Wreck Xear New Orleans " Coitt Nine Lives and Many Injured Reseue Crowa Have Been Sent to Pick Up Wreckage. .:," 4 Six Reported Killed. . Denver, Nov. 11. Reports re- eelved from Borle, near Chey- 4 enne, today, say that six persons 4 4' were killed and three injured in ' 4 4 a freight wreck. . ' , 4 4 4.4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Denver, Nov. 11. The wreck was caused by an extra freight train crash ing into the caboose of another train. Engineer Schme, Conductor Murphy and ' Fireman Chrlstensen are among the dead, ft la thought tour more are In the wreckage. ' The collision occurred on the Union Pacific, 11 miles west of here. Rescue crews have been sent to? the scene from this point, Nino Killed Near New Orkns. New. Orleans, La., Nov. 11. Nine persons are. known to be dead and a number Injured In a rear-end: collision on the New Orleans and Northwestern road at Little Woods, 12 miles west of here today. A New Orleans and a Great Northern train collided with the northwestern passenger train of five coaches. : ' EFFORT MADE TO ENJOIN PAY MENT OF MORRISON BILLS An application for a temporary re straining order has been filed with the county clerk by Attorney Olivet to re strain the county court from ordering the county clerk from Issuing and the county treasurer from paying war rants drawn on the county funds for the expenses connected with the John Morrison escheat case. The appllca- tlon has not as yet been signed by Judge Knowle.. . Three divorce cases have been filed j as fQllows: Fern W. Barnard vs. Rob- ert Barnard; Mamie Hewett vs. William Hewett, and Edna L. McCul lach v.. John McCullach. , Desertion was alleged in each In stance.' '.' .. 1 - '.".'. George A. Rice has commenced ao- J tlon against J. E. Carroll to acquire title to a tract of land in North Pow der. ROOSEVELT WELL INFORMED. African Explorer Can Tell Him Noth ing About Dark Country. Philadelphia, Nov. 11. President i Roosevelt Is the best Informed man in America on Africa, according to Harry j Fred von Behren to Louisa Harrl Johnston. the famous scientist, ex-1 son. EH SEH. NW4 SEH. 6W!4 plorer and author. He talked with the president recently, but could tell him only the minor thing about Afri ca. The president knew the rest and laughed at Johnston at some things. Cbamherlaln Can't Go. Salem, Nov. 11. Governor Cham berlain announced today he I. unable to attend the second conference of gov ernor, to be held at Washington De cember S to It. Ha has too much work on hand and will appoint a rep resentative to go In bl stead. ENORMOUS UN IN (is. St. Paul Itiiud IIn ;ro Euroln" for One Mouth of $6,000,000. Chicago, "Nov, 11. The attention ot the railroad world la called today to a statement of the earnings ot the St. Paul road . during September. The gross earnings were $6,105,873, an In crease ot a half million over Septem ber of last year. . ' .,' : Trouble With "Affinity." New York, Nov. 11. Ferdinand Pin ney Earle. the artist, whose claim to fume' Is the discovery of hla "affinity," is nursing a black eye as the result of being struck with a chair by his wife. Earle denied any trouble, al though employes of the ' artist . wit nessed it. A few days ngo Earle beat his "affinity" and was Jailed. E ill CIVIL WAR BREWS WITHIN BORD ERS OF BOILING SERVIA Vienna, Nov. 11.---Reports from Belgrade today say that Servta ls on the verge ot civil war as result of the Insistent demands that King Peter abdicate in favor ot Prince George. ' This will be In the nature of a step toward punishment of the present re gime for what the people consider serl out 'errors . In"; the present . crIMs. Servta ' army is divided In sentiment between the two factions. Servta Is trying to act as a peacemaker, but ad vocating abdication of the king, offer ing htm an Income for the loss of his throne. '".'' "'' '. Real ENtate Transfers. ,- United States to J.' F. Logue, Ett EV4 of section 85, township 4 north, range 39 E. $400. : United States to J. F. Ward, lot 2. fiWU NEVi '.and Wfc SEfc of sec tion 2, township 2 south, range 86 E. United States to O. M, Came., SEVi of section 35, township t south, range 88 east. ' : . C. G. Greene to Gertrude J. Ben nett, NW NW14 of section I?, E SE14 and SWV BE and NE of section 18, township 3 south, range 36 ley, lot. 8, 9 and 10 of block 22, of town of Imbler.. $400. - J. E. Bass to Jane R. Hartley, lota 1, 2, 8, 4. 5 of block 7. of town of Imbler. $450. , Alex Ferguson to Union county, part ot SWK NEK and part of NVi 8E of section 4, township X south, range 87 E. $300. ' A. J. Storey: to F. C. Hamilton, BE , and E SW of section 11, town- ishlp 1 south, range 88 E. $1. Annie Johns to J. R. Stevenson, tract In 8E14 SW, section 15, township 1, north, range 39 E. $100.; L. J. Ferguson to La Grande Inv. Co., lot 13, in division A ot New Ha ven add. to La Grande. $500. W. B. Graham to Jas. McCoy, EH NE of section 28, and WH NW14 of section 27, township south, range 38 E. $1. Wm. Conner to Jas. McCoy, NE4 SWK of section 34, township 2 south, range 88 E. $1. G. M. Cornea to E. A.. Carne., WH 8W'( of soctlon 80, township 6 south, range 39 E. $166. O. R. & N. Co. to O. M. Carnes, WH 8W i , section 30, township 6 .outh, range 89 E. $396. NEH of section , range 88 E. $600. Almtra Pearson nett, lot. 3 and 4 township 6, south to Harrison Ben of town of North Powder. $60. Mary F. Crawford to C L. England, lot. 1, 2 and 8 of block 38, ot River side add. to La Grande. - $800. M. W. Whttlark to Mary J. John son, SEH of section 18, township 2 outh, range 88 E. $1800. . Mary J. Johnson to W. T. Grlder. same aa last above. $1975. Lottie L, Zweifel, to Crossett Tim- "'' PETER TO ABDICATE THRONE i SPURN CALL TO III lilliil I IL IIUUOL BIG IBOR LEADERS WILL NOT DINE WITH PRESIDENT. By Refusing to Accept Pro.ldetit'8 lo vltatlon to Labor Dinner, Big Lead era Hope to Avert Radical Reaolu tlona Against Present AdnilnlMtra tlon From Ibor Party No ScwhIiwi of Convetitlon Today GoniiMWa U Congratulated on Snub. -. Denver, Nov. 11. John Mitchell, Daniel Keefe and James Duncan, three big labor leaders, are reported to have practically decided to break ail prece dent and decline to accept the invi tation of President Roosevelt to dine at the executive mansion In Washing-. ton. It ls understood they have prom ised the radical delegates to the con vention here they will not go In re turn tor. a promise that no antl-ad-mlntstratlon or antl-Roosevelt resolu tion be Introduced In the convention. Although there la no session of the convention today, ; delegates every where are discussing the incident. It Is known that Gomper. had the great est difficulty In restraining the radi cal delegates, from taking radical ac tion. Com pars has received telegrams from various part, of the country con gratulating him on not being invited. "My position In ,th labor wc.rd doe not ' depend on .tuvttatlon or a call from the White House," said Gomper. today; r : ',. ".:''v v..: 7 ber Co., W SEt4, section 24, town ship 1 north, range 40 E. $1. W, J. Sating to S. P. Egbert, NW section 30, township 2 south, range 39 E. $7S7. , . '..... : Wm, Mcllroy to Ed Hoffman, lota 1 to 6, Inclusive, block 31, North El gin. ' $1. ':';'.' CAPTURED AFTER FLIGHT THAT RIVALS HARRY TRACY'S Seattle, Nov. 11. After eluding de termined, armod posse, for 16 day, during which time he was the spec tacular figure In several bold flight, for liberty, Leo Bezemer, who on Oc tober 26 chained E. P. English, a wealthy logger, to a tree and de manded $5000 for hi. release, was cap tured by Deputy Sheriff. J. W. Wheel er, Joe Hill and .Steve Meek at 2 o'clock this morning at the home ot David Fay, a . farmer, on the south shore of Bitter Lake. He 1. now In Jail at Seattle. . ' " J. B. Johnson, a farmer, recognized Bezemer on the road from a descrip tion, and notified the authorities. Bezemer was sleeping soundly in the Fay horn, when the deputies entered. When aroused Bezemer wanted to know if he was wanted for murder. ' In the fight with the posse near Marysvllle two week.' ago, . he shot Deputy Sheriff Dunham. Bezemer supposed he had killed him and waa greatly relieved ' when Informed this morning that Dunham was not seri ously wounded.' Bezemer refused to discuss the kid naping. He said he worked at several logging camp, between Marysvllle and MukiUee, and laughed when tuld the posse waa threshing the wood, for him. HI. flight from Mount 'Vernon to Bitter Lake gives him the reputa tion ot traveling more ground with more men at hi. heel, than any tugU tlve In thl. part ot the country since the spectacular dash of Harry Tracey, who left a trail of blood behind him. IS CDBILLED