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LA CRAKDK, XmtlOn COUHTY, OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER S, 1908.
NUMBER 3.
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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
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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
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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.
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