La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, December 26, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextI volume vm. LA CRAKDK, XmtlOn COUHTY, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER S, 1908. NUMBER 3. .-ft V t Ill ROBBERS BE LOCAL III gCCU IS IMPRESSION AMONG THE POLICE. A jlnt Purchased From J. M. Berry and Having an Observer in the 6calbimJ, Waa Found Today by ilie Police Robbers Evidently Ainaleurs as Well Injured Orleu oil Is Today' Recovering From iirulscs on Ucud Xo Arrests Yet Blude, ' That local talent figured in the bold hold-up in a Chinese noodle Joint on Fn.irth street last night, when the Chink proprietor was roDDeo or is and severely beaten, is the surprising development in the investigation con ducted by the police today in the mat ter. A tell-tale hat gave the clue. It seems that while the three rob ber were pulling a sack over the oriental's head and dragging him to the rear door after a severe beating, his pockets were rifled and $S taken, In tho scuffle that ensued, one of the robbers lost his hat, and thereby hangs tli clue. The head-piece was pur chased from the J. -41. Berry clothing store, the Imprint on the band show ing the local dealer's name. That at least one of the hold-ups is local man is shown by the fact that the hat had been purchased at the Berry store. It evidently being too large, he had placed a heavy sweat band, in the shape of an Evening Ob server, closely folded, in the hat to iake It fit the wearer's head. No ar rests have been made, the clew being merely one that would indicate the hold-ups were local talent, evidently ef an amateur type. The Chinaman is today able to be at his place of business, though his eranlum still bears the marks of the stovewood that was whacked across the yellow skull with considerable force. - '. , A White House Debut. Washington, Dec, 28. Mrs. Kooso velt and Miss Ethel are today busily engaged In making the final arrange ments for the ball on Monday night, which will mark the latter'a formal entry Into Washington society. While the affair has been termed a "small dance," it will in reality be one of the nwt..nxjj.nt... ..Rid.. 5a. ' th. hite House In recent years, with nearly a thousand guests in attend ance. .Although the debut of Miss I Ethel will lack some of the novel feat ures which attended Mrs. Longworth's presentation seven years ago. It will yet usher her into society under the most favorable conditions. As a so clal function, it will overshadow - in importance the more formal receptions and dinners to be beld by the Roose- velts during their last season in the White House. All of Miss Roosevelt's brothers, cousins and otheV relatives are here for the occasion, and have brought with them many friends. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., who has for saken his carpet-making during the holidays, will be a notable figure at the coming-out of his sister, and there will likely be much competition among the young ladles present for the honor of a dance with him. CLAUS SPRECKLES n FATHER OF HIDOLPH. THE GRAFT PAYMASTER HERS EIRE AT AND KILLOFFMH UNITED STATES MARSHALL KILLED AND SEVERAL OTHERS HURT DeinLso Conies at Ills San Francisco Homo Early Tills Morning -Built Up Vast Fortune, Commencing as Humble Merchant and Brewer III Two Sons Were at His Bedside Was Managing His Lucrative Business Almost to His Death. Danville, Ky., Dec. 26. The bodies of United States Marshal Mullins and miner, John Ross, were killed In a clash between strikers at &ternar a coal mining town near here, and a ni'tnber of wounded miners in clui'fae of United States marshals, ar-ivea here today. Refusal of strikers u obey a temporary restraining order is San Francisco, Dec. 26. Claus Spreckles, the sugar king and pioneer promoter, of this city, died at his res idence at 4:30 this morning of pneu monia. He was 80 years old. His sons Rudolph, the chief figure of the graft prosecution, and John D., the steam ship owner, were at the bedside. Spreckles was born at Lamsted, Hanover, and came to America in 1846. He was first employed at Charleston, S. C, later moving to New York city. In 1856 he crossed the continent to try his fortune In the west. He settled at San Francisco, where he conducted a store, and later a brewery. In 1863 he established the Bay Sugar refinery, thereby laying a foundation for the vast fortune he later accumulated in the sugar business. Almost to the day of his death he was identified with the active management of his vast estate. His magnificent stone mansion on Van Xess avenue, built a few years ago, was one of the last residences tor be dynamited in stopping the progress of the great fire. state rests in The rains case DEFENSE ASKS FOR Mm i MISSAL, BIT IS DENIED. Trial of Thornton Halns, Accused ot rartkliwtlon lit the Killing or Wil liam A mils, Now Up to the Defence Testimony of the State Is Attackc. as Flimsy and Downing of Suspl clou Thornton a Brother of the Murderer. .riusning, i vcc. 28. The case for the prosecution in the trial of Thornton Jenkins Halns, charged with. participation in the killing of William Annis by Captain Peter Halns, the de. fendants brother, was completed to day with the testlomny of George Bolton, the defense has opened 1U case. Fallowing Bolton's testimony. Attor- ney Mclntyre, representing the de fendant, made a motion to dismiss the Indictment against the prisoner. " Judge Crane denied the motion. Attorney Shay then opened forthe defense, .saying the testimony of the state Is flimsy, biased, prejudiced, con tradlotory and deserved suspicion. - Robbed While Hundreds Puss. .. ,San.- Francisco,- Dc-. 26.-Beaten and robbed on the street, with hun dreds passing, was the experience ol J f or. is Goldstein, a tailor. In this city last r'r':. He is In a hospital. He w-o ..idlng on a street corner when sued by the federal coruts. started the j two men attacked him, threw a sack trouble. The miners barricaded tnem selves in a hotel and fired at the mar shals. over his head and dragged him into a passageway, where he was beaten and robbed. ' WJ::i For what you Vvaui w Ktml a Bargain Policemen Killed. Moscow, Dec. 26. A number of po licemen, including Baron Cotte, chief of the secret political police, and Col onel Muraki, were killed today In clash with the revolutionists at a villu near he-e. Troops are on the scen The revolutionists are making a stub born stand. May' Vore Munkotry School. Washington, Dec. 26. The army musketry school, situated at the Pre sidio, Monterey, Cal., will be moved U the middle west, according to report here today, that Brigadier General Funston has recommended the trans fer. Send Hargis Jury Back. Irvine, Ky., Dec. 26. After twice eportlng they could not agree, thf jurors In the case of Beach Hargls, charged with murdering his father. Judge Hargls, was sent back the court demanding an agreement. The trial has been- one of the most sensational In the long list of mountain murder cases. Judge Hargls was one of the most prominent fighters In the famous feuds of Breathitt county. Beach killed his father because he. refused to give him money. Childrens Fur Sets Bath Robes Purses Befts Fancy Hose Fancy China Box Goods Silk Waist Patterns and Silk Kimonas Shades Blankets Corsets Ladies9 Suits & Coats Kid Gloves Fascin ators Shawls Fancy Linen Co mfort Slippers 0 ui' Fur for Muffs Scarfs Coats Paz r.as Mufflers Suspend ers Suit Cases & Trunks Ties and Hdkfs. Fancy Vests Lounging Robes Silk Scarfs La Grande, Oregon. Warm Caps Gloves Mitt s Overcoats Order of Ix-nions. Muskogee, Okla., Dec. 26. Toung woman, have you evor been squeezed T Yes? NoT klf you have, you are eli gible for membership In the Anclnt und Accepted Order of Lemons, which has Just been organized In this city with the establishment or Crate No. 1. The head officer of the new society, colled ttt 3.iiu Ri:jw.s, is sbM ts. .-.iw a popular young woman In Muskogee society, although the Identity of both officer and members is kept a pro found Becret. However, It Is known that all of the "lemons" are sweet young things,' and not the sour old maids that might be expected from Se It Is likely that the new ,......, :ipreart 0ver the entire coun try and that "crates"' will be organ ized In every city and town. JEFFRIES RS n President Fullleres Recovered. Paris, Dec. 26. President Far lleres, who was attacked yesterday by Jean Mattis, presided at the council of ministers today and was apparently entirely recovered from the slight In juries. Fallleret Intimated that the acquittal of Gregory for shooting at Major Dreyfus, led Mattis to seeming notoriety by assaulting htm. - ROOSEVELT TO REif SILENT WILL LET GOMPERS AFFAIR ALONE WHILE IT IS III COURT ' Washington, Dec.. 26. President 'toosevelt will not interfere with the lompers case as long as it is in the courts, according, to authoritative in formation received today. ' The presl dent believed any action by him was unnecessary as the defendants have already given notice of appeal. Roose velt is preparing a statement In reply to the many requests that he take ac tlon. NEW FIT IN IILERPROISED NEWL UMBER COMPANY WILL 00 BUSINESS AT CROWING TOWN A new corporation designated as th Eastern Oregon Lumber company, cap italized at $20,000, has Just been or ganized with James II. Wilson, F. S. Bramwell and W. E. Anderson as In corporators. It la understood that the sawmill is to be located at Imbler, which Is becoming one of the most progressive points in the valley.. There is timber on both sides of the valley adjacent to this shipping point. New Chief In Power. San Francisco, Dec. 26. 'Vi;er of Police Jesse Cook, succe:- : to Blggy, assumed his duties at i . in-ad of the police department today, after a sim pie ceremony. Murder at Chritman Reunion. Zion City, Ky.. Dec. :. At a Christmas reunion of the Lary family, James Lary killed his sister, Mrs. Ida Detton and then committed suicide. Ills sister-reproved him for drinking. KNOX COMING. Prof. Knox, the noted elocutionist to appear here Tuesday night at the First Baptist church Is not a stranger to La Grande, having appeared here on several occasions. . He never falls to please. Mr. Knox becomes a favorite with the audience from the time he makes his first appearance, and his selections call forth enthusiastic encores. Prof. Knox comes to this city un der the auspices of the B. Y. P. U, Ad- "nlsslon will be 35 cents for udults, end 15 cents for children. Don't forget the date, December 29, at 8 p. m. COON JOI1NSO HAS NO REAL CLAIM TO BELT Tommy Burns Given Severe Scoring by Jim Jeffries' for Allowing Greed for Money to Permit His Prldo to Fall Bcew use Burns Lost Last Night, African Has W routed High. et Honors in Fighting World ' Jeffries Will Not Fight Again. St Paul, Dec. 2. John L. Sullivan says Jack Johnson, the colored pugilist who knocked out Tommy Burns In Sydney, Australia, In 14 rounds yes terday, has no right to claim tho world's championship, as Burns never was the champion. He says the present-day bouts are only boxing exhibi tion, and not real prizefights. . "The fight ended as I expected," said Sullivan. "I never "fcould see how a little good man could whip a good big man. Even with a victory over a. so-called champion of the world though, In my opinion, Burns was never a champlrn' of the world-t-the negro cannot assume that title. I do not think this country will make a big howl over Johnson when he returns." Jerfrlea Scores Burns.'--' Los Angeles, Dec. 26. Jim Jeffries, the retired and undefeated champion heavyweight fighter of the world, se verely criticized Tommy Burns for fighting Johnson. "I will never ro- . enter the ring," said Jeffries. , "All night I received telegrams from all parts of the country, asl.ing me to fight again,, but Dover, turns had his price 830,000 and he sold his pride; the pride of the Caucasian race. He Is money mad. A white champion worshiped at the shrine of Mammon. The dollars he coveted are his, but at what a price! For the first time In the history of the prize ring, a negro holds the title of all titles. Burns, as a cli max to his ring career, which Is any thing but brilliant, allows a blacta shadow, Jack Johnson, to descend upon the coveted crown and title. He will never be forgotten by the publlo for allowing the title to be taken by a member or the African race." v Sharkey Will Fight. New York, Dec. 26. Tom Sharkey announced today that he Intended try ing to take the title from Jack John son, who whipped Burns. Hangs to Bed Pot." San Francisco, Dec. 26. Michael McGlnnls, an Insane patient, commit-' ted suicide In the detention hospital, by hanging himself with a sheet at tached to-the end of his bed, which he used as a gallows. y Son of Inventor Killed. San Diego, ; Doc. ' 26. Word has been received here that William B. Morse, son of Samuel Morse,. Inventor of the Morse telegraph, was killed by a Mexican on the big ranch or E. L. Campbell, In Lower California. De tails are lacking. RopreiHcntatlve Davy Dead. New Orleans, La., Dec. 26. Repre sentative Robert C. Davey, of ' the "Second congressional district of Louis 'ana. died today of apoplexy. L- jsi rn irr. Cloak and Suit House Robbed. San Francisco, Dec. 26. Insurance and police officials are investigating a stranger burglary at the cloak and suit house of Koenig and Collins, on Van Ness avenue. The loss of goods amounts to $3000, and was discovered yesterday morning by a clerk. A GIFT WAT PLEASES is not always the expensive one. Something beau tiful and useful and in good taite suits best. One thing that is always acceptable, and which will re main a plhasant reminder ol the giver, is good per fume. We have a nice line of CHRISTMAS PERFUMES put up in fancy gift packages or we can sell you the same odors in bulk. When you are at a loss what to buy thin of these. Just what yon want for iust what you can pay. The qualify is the very best Newlin Drug La Grande, Ore. 0. i i ll '. i r , , i :.! a I !