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LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, ORE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1909.
NUMBER 310.
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' PORTLAND DEFAULTER IS
DOOMED TO PENITENTIARY.
Supreme Court Upholds Conviction
Bat Declares Five Hundred Tears
Sentence as Unconstitutional Title
Guarantee and Trust Company
Bank Failed In 1907 Ross was one
Of the Host Flagrant Bank Crimin
als of His Time. -
Salem, Oct 19 The Supreme court
this morning affirmed the decision of
the lower court In the conviction of
J. Thornton Ross, the Portland bank
er, president of the Title Guarantee
Trust Company, which ; failed two
. years age. The Supreme court rever
sed the jail sentence of 500 years as
unconstitutional. The courts decis
ion, however, means that Rosa, must
serve five years in the penitentiary,
Robs was the president of the Title
Guarantee and Trust Company which
failed on November 6, 1907. The fail
ure was disastrous and brought to
light extraordinary reckless financier
ing on the part of Ross who was prac
tically the sole manager of the bank's
affairs with the other officers merely
as figureheads. Ross ,waa indicted,
, tried and convicted In the circuit
court of Marion county. The case was
tried In that county because of alleg
ed prejudice against the defendant In
Multnomah county. Sentence was Im
posed on a large number of counts,
aggregating 600 years. Ross prior to
the failure of his bank was an active
church worker and for a number of
years vaar a -trustee f h YUt Pros
byterian church of Portland.
SEME
YEARS
15C KIMONO FLANNEL ETTES 9C
A fine line of kimono flanelettes,
good weight and a large variety of
patterns. Regular 12 1-2 and 15c val
ues on sale Tuesday and Wednesday
for
9c PER TARD. .
12 1-2C LADIES' HOSE 9C PAIR.
Ladies' heavy weight cotton seam
less hose, regular 12 l-2c grade on
sale for - : .
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LADIES' OUTING FLASKEL "GOWNS
AT MC. , . ,
A sample line of Ladles' ; outing
flannel gowns. Come In all sizes and
a large variety of patterns. Reg 7Cc
values tor
68c
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LISBON FEELS
CHURCH WAR
BOMBS EXPLODED IX ST. LAUR
ENCE SQUARE.
Alphonso Taking Steps to Reform bis
:- Broken Down Cabinet
Lisbon, Oct. 19. Troops are sur?
rounding the square containing the
St. Laurence church which was dam
aged by terrorists bombs. The public
has been excluded from entering the
square. It Is currently reported that
a party ",of terrorists was caught
after the bomb had exploded a& have
barricaded themselves "and are now
flehtine the trnnno. ' i
Reforming Ills Cabinet. ,
Madrid, Oct 19. It . is understood
that King Alfonso intends to de
pose Premier Maura and appoint
Senor Baccarggo as temporary pre
mier for the purpose of organizing a
new cabinet. Maura won't resign un
less be is requested to do so.
ABLE TO LEAVE HOSPITAL.
I'aul Lederle Leaves' His Ward Tem
porarily Last Sunday.
Paul Lederle, father of Miss Paul
ine Lederle of this city, who has been
in the Pendleton hospital for four
and a half years, was last Sunday
taken out of his ward and to the home
of a friend where he ate a hearty din
ner prepared by Mrs. Sears.
Mr. Lederle was taken to the hos
pital over four years ago suffering
with paralysis, and about two years
ago w h1e to . leave the building
for a few hours. Since that time he
has not been attired In street clothing
until last Sunday. -
His many friends here, where he
formerly mae nl&' home, will . be
glad to know of his Improvement.
for Tuesday and Wednesday
Jhree gig Specials intuits
,ot l --Consists of Radios' fine tailored garments in plain colors and
fancy mixtures. Regular' $22.50 and $23.00 values for '
. ,ot 2-Consists of good tailored garments in black and colors. Jhey
are goodyalues at toe regular price of $16.80 to $10.00. On Jab at '
ot 3-Consists of the newest style wito long coats mil made and
lined. Regular $18.00 suit, on sate while they last for
$J5.85
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HI TOW :
FEiEfl QUESTION
STORM! SCENE IN THE
ENGLISH HOUSE OF COMMONS.
Dead Hani of Prof. Ferrer Reaches
Out to Create Dlstnrbances la Lon
donSocialistic Members of Law
makers Wants Spanish Embassador
Ejected from England Matters are
Growing More Intense Dally Out
. come Appears to be Grave. ", 1
London, Oct. 19. The dead hand of
Professor Ferrer has : reached out
from Its grave In Spain to England
and has caused one of the stormiest
scenes in the House of Commons that
has occurred in late years. Bitter
against Spain for the execution of
Professor Ferrer, Wictor Grayson,': a
socialist members of the lower house,
attempted to move that the Spanish
embassador be ejected, from the soil
of England. Members of the .house
had been warned as to what to expect
from Grayson and when that member
attempted to take the floor to put his
motion, he was prevented from doing
so by the speaker. ;
This action on the part of the pre
siding officer precipitated a furious
storm. Members jumped to their feet
to argue the point and almost in a
moment the two factions were shak
ing their fists and shrieking at each
other, verging on the edge of a pitch
battle. Quiet ; was restore with the
greatest difficulty. The Bpeaker .re
fused the floor by any member desir
ing to address the bouse on any ques
tion pertaining to the late disagree
ment , ,,' ' ." , , - '..
MEN'S PAJAMAS 95c
, Men, don't be cold any longer at
: night, when you can get good outing
flannel pajamas that 'sell regularly'
for $1.25 and $1.50 for -.V
' . 05c- . -
. MEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS 95c
. : Men's outing flannel gowns made of
good wcLjht outing flannel in all
sizes and good variety of patterns,
regular $1.25 and $1.50 garment on
". Bale for :"'-' ' '.y , -r . ' ' '
J.W00L' PETTICOATS 9?C
' Ladles' knit petticoats. Now is thw
, time to anticipate your winter needs. '
Regular $2.00 values while they last
for
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3 he pair
SAIIF1IISISC0IS
II
DON CASPER DE PORTOLA
ONCE MORE ENTERS CITY.
Grand Portola li Opened at San Fran,
elsco The New San Francisco Is
. Ready to Meet the Guest Entire
Community Trapped In Spanish
Flags to Aid In Making Event Pop
ular Soldiers of Many Lands and
Ships of the Sea. ,
San Francisco, Oct 19. The City
of the Golden Gate came Into Its own
today when a mlllioa" banners and
more than half a 'nillloa people
greeted the arrival of Don Caspar De
Portola on his discovery of the "New"
San Francisco.
. With his arrival was the signal for
a five days festival, given over to
merriment and with the genuine car
nival spirit predominating. Cannon,
whistles, fog horns' auu every noise
making piece of mechanUm that was
ever invented have been brought Into
use and the city is one roar of noises
from the deep booming of the coast
guns to the Bhrlll whistle of the loco
motives. The city Is completely dec
orated with millions of Spanish red
and yellow flags and etreamers. War
ships of many nations are .present and
are lending their aid to the festivities.
Congratulations from all quarters of
the globe are coming In.
A great military parade Including
armed soldiers of England, Japan,
Germany, Italy and the Netherlands
Is to take plaeb. This isthe first time
that armed men of , foreign powers
have marched on the aoil of Califor
nia since the Spanish evacuated the
state. - ' ,. I' '
San Fransisco, Oct. 19 To cele
brate the rebuilding and rejuvenation
of the city and the anniversary of the
discovery of the Golden Gate by Don
Caspar de Portola, the greatest festi
val in San Franslsco's history was
opened today.
President Taft sent a message of
congratulation and good will, and all
over the world those who admire the
pluck and energy of San Franslsclans
in reclaiming the Pacific coast metr
opolis from the wreckage left by the
earthquake and fire are toasting the
city and its future welfare. V1--
With warships here from all of the
leading powers of the earth and with
the city In festival attire, the land
and water pageantry will rival : and
probably outdo the s recent .celebra-
lons In New York and St Louis. ;
From the opening pageant of the
entrance of Portola to, the city,, the
ceremonies attendant upon the prese
ntation of the golden key' of the city
and the introduction and reception by
the queen to the final merrymaking
on Saturday night,. :, San Fransisct)
will be en fete and every hour of the
day. ' : . '.'
Iowa Presbyterians.
Dubuque, la., Oct 19 With a ser
mon by the moderator, Dr. Ezra B.
Newcomb, the twenty-eighth annual
meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of
Iowa will be ushered In this evening.
The various missionaries societies,
Sunday School Organizations and ot
her' Svnodlcal associations will also
hold sessions during the next three
days. ' v.
T Repeal PoMIc Executions.
Paris. Oct. 19. According to the
statement of the friends of Premier
Eriand, that official has promised to
ask the chamber of deputies tor a law
repealing the act admit-tln f;f public
executions. This will rrc?t the popu
lar approval of the French people, as
the scenes at the reecnt gullotlnlng of
convicts have been accompanied with
revolting and disgraceful actions by
the howling mob of populace.
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SMITH VISITS
UNDER WORLD
TWELVE THOUSAND CHRISTIAN'S
,; IN TENDERLOIN PARADE.
Outcome of the Affair Strikes Ele
ments Very Differently.
Chicago, Oct 19. Conflicting opin
ion exlBts as to the results of last
night's parade of 12,000 christians un
der the leadership of "Gypsy" Smith,
through the tenderloin sections of the
city. The resort keepers declare that
the parade made their business much
better than It has ever been before.
Women living in the district said:
posed that we Bhould be pleased but
we were sorry for many young boys
who have been' attracted to this dis
trict that never came here before."
The police report that the tender
loin did the biggest business In its
history. ... y ,
Revivalists declare that the demon
stration was simply marvelous and
did general good. ; -. ::' ; .
TAFT TO 111 III
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PRESIDENT HATING TIMELY REST
AT BROTHER'S RANCH.
Region About Gregory Is Made Almost
Holy by President
Gregory, Texas, Oct 19. President
Taft awoke after a fine rest last night
and got down for breakfast at nine
this morning, where for the first time
in many days there was no committee
awaiting for him an Insisting on tak
ing him somewhere where he didn't
want to go. The president is spending
the night and day at his brother's
ranch, three miles from Gregory, He
spent the entire day yesterday In
playing golf, horseback riding, rest
ing, etc. hi
Wednesday and Thursday there la
to be a big Jack rabbit hunt and also
9. wild cat chase. '
HOTEL WDLIAII A
OJiE MAN BURNED TO DEATH IN
BALLARD HOTEL. ',
Prprletess Arouses Inmates and Is
Last to ake Leave.
Seattle, Oct. 19 Edward F. Birch,
Just recently from Alaska, was burn
ed to death and three men ' seriously
injured as the result of a fire, which
gutted the Denver, hotel at Ballard,
early today. The fire started when a
kerosene lamp exploded. Mrs. T. S.
Lowe, the. proprietress of the hotel
aroused the Inmates, gathered six
men in the front room, dropped a
rope for the fire escape and Insist
ed that they descend firsts She was
the laBt ta leave the room. The loss
was about $5000. Y
" MRS. MIMNAUGH DEAD.
; Mrs. C JI. Mlmnaugh died at a late
hour this afternoon at Wallowa, ac
cording to a message recteved here
by 3 j Carr. . She Is the mother of
Charles and James Mlmnaugh of this
city. ' The body will be shipped to
this place tomorrow for burlaL
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HERO 0 BLAZE
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BY SALC.
ESCAPED CONVICTS ARE
NOW DEAD OR CAPTURE!.
Posse Rous Men to Earth and The
Ar Brought Rack to Penitentiary--Both
Will be Hanged for Their At
tempts to Escape from Guards and
Using Deadly Weapons on Them
Death and Re-rupture JlceteJ Out
Another of tiie Wounded Dead.
Salem, Oct, 19. The two escaped
convicts who have been spreading
terror among the residents south' of
this city along the Willamette valley,
and who escaped from the posse last
Friday when one of the five who orig
inally made their escape by over
powering the guards, was killed and
one- mortally wounded. The two who
evaded the posse were captured to
day. They were found about four
miles south of Buna Vista.' One of the
men when called upon to surrender,
threw up his hands and submitted to
arrest and capture while the other,
Nick Nichalltch. the Russian, fled
and refused to halt The posse fired
upon him and he was hit twice be
fore ho; fell. ''':),.
George Duncan, the convict that
was wounded in an earlier fray, died
at the penitentiary at eleven tonight
Nlchalrlcu and Ferris will recover.
Doth of these men with Murray may
have to face the death penalty for
using dangerous weapons upon a
prison guard. ,
tOIIITSCMC
u Says Women are Apes.
Chicago, Oct. 13. "Too often do we
find in modern woman a trace of the
survival of the ape."
- This declaration was made to his
startled congregation by the Rev, Per-
clval Howson Baker the pastor or the ' r
First Congregational church of May
wood,' one of the most stylish and ex
clusive churches of the city. He also
denounced what he called "feminine
snobs, drinking, gambling women." He
went on to say, "Is woman the equal
of man f No, thank God, she Isn't And
great as modern woman la she must
not set on a pedlstal to be worshiped."
EAGLE SCREAMS IN TIRCINIA
Yorktown, Va. Oct 19. The tall of
the British lion was given a twist and
the eagle screamed lustily. In this
historic village today when the De
scendants of the signers of the Dec
laration of independence celebrated
the 128th anniversary of the surren
der '. of Lord Cornwallis to General
WaBblngton. - ' ' ,. r' ''f . ; '
Industrial Problems.
Charlotte, N. C Oct 19 A 'confer
ence on Industrial problems, especial
ly as relating to the church's duty
toward the men, women and children -
employed In the cotton mills and ot-
her Industrial enterprise of the south
will be held here, during the next
three days and has attracted some of
the leading, ministers and laymen ot
the Methodist Episcopal church south ,
Delegate are here from ten confer
ences, extending ' from Virginia to
Mississippi. - ,' "(; ? . '
TIE CAME AT ENTERPRISE.
Elgin Player qnlte Badly Hurt During
Sunday Contest
Elgin, ;Qct.v 19. (Special.) During
tha.football game at Enterprise last
Sunday wren Elgin and the Wallowa
team played a 0 to 0 game, Frank
Hallgarth, an Elgin boy, met with aa v
accident which Is causing bLin nurh
pain. One leg was slightly fractured
and he will be forced to remain closa
to his home for several days. The
game was Intensely Interesting. ' .
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