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A A- A A ' A - I y v f i : ! : s h f i . I si 1 ill f t ; ' V VOL. XI LA GBANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1910. 1 PERRY CLARK THOUGH ILL FOE TEAKS, DEATH WIS SOT EXPECTED AND . WAS A SHOCK. SHOWED fifl IMPRDVELtENT After Week of Apparent Recuperation DIahaa Thww ft1ai1r Tiffta Vcf ai1a r Somewhat Suddenly Family Call , ed to Bedside Some Time Ago Bat Patient Grew Slowly Better Until Last Relapse. Death somewhat suddenly ended yesterday when Perry Clarke died at he Grande Roade hospital of a coin-; licatlon if diseases which have been llmost constant sources of pain and; Iscomflture for the past six years, j Even though he has been critically J !1 for several weeks, and his' family j as summoned some time ago, it as thought during the past week! hat recovery would eventually be heted out to the pioneer. Physicians tere encouraged at his condition last reek, but, he grew suddenly worse esterday and died suddenly albeit fiat he has been ill for a long time. The city loses one of its first pio eers. Mr. Clarke settled In South ,a Grande when the city was but a lllage, and he has been a respected md enterprising citizen of it contin ually since. : '-'V.-'j- Republicanism of Union ; county pses one of its staunchest friends. e was always an active participant affairs political when it concerned palings that were honest The funeral will be held tomorrow 2 p. m. from the Clarke residence, everend Upton H. Glbbs officiating. terment will take place In the Odd fellows cemetery. The deceased Is survived by the ildow and daughters Emma, Justine, lanette Brlggs and Marrle Keatin., EClTALiIL X)T LAKE WILL BE SCENE OF PRETTY AFFAIR. liny Prominent Peoitle Will Mak Recital Classical Eteut . lot Lake, June 20. Special Re- arsals are the order of the day for musical and dramatic recital to held next Wednesday evening ,at sanatorium. Those taking part der the direction of Mrs. Vera Jane wards who has charge, of the affair, w their enthusiasm in the manner their work and faithful attendance, ich will no doubt make it a finished formance. '. ' y. : - ' , 'ne of the most aHIstic numbers, 1 be the "Japanese Fete" given by f. Edwards and a large chorus of Panese maids in pretty costumes characteristic decorations. They sing the "Little Maids of Nico from the charming opera the fe of Spice." r ' uese ladles . will also ; give the pr Spangled. Banner" in , Danto- e a number which " Is sure to 8e. -.' , r " -V-.'.,- v ' he "Rtrnllar. 1 rK-..i .. a hit, Judging from the dash they into this catchy specialty. ,: r. Edwards has been most for te in persuading Mr. Frank R. tees to assist her. Mr. Bridges ell known lyceum singer who- f ending his vacation In La Grande. F- C. P. Ferrin of 1 Oraniln will bear added attraction as a slnzer. liss Bertha Fowler, a popular slng- rom Portland, who Is a guest at EXCELLENT Hot Lake, will heard in a number of solos. Mrs. Edwards will present a patri otic monologue entitled "Jane of Old Kentucky," depicting an Incident of the civil war. It is a thrilling Btory running the gauntlet of human emo tions, combined In tho Southern girl who surrenders to her Union lover the flag under which her family is bo bravely fighting. r - The Spokane Review Bays: "Her work ia that of the highly finished ar tist She wins the acclaim and makes the enthusiasm of her audience a part of herself." , San Francisco Examiner: . "Vera Jane Edwards was the star attraction. She held the attention of the large audience tnd proved herself an artist in her original line of work. It is something new. She ia clever and ar tistic." . . , Situation May Be Serious, Berlin, June 20. The recent af fection on the Kaiser's knee was a wiviuai mm icouit wi overin dulgence in beer, according to v- Dr. Doyen, the famed cancer special 1st and authority on . skin diseases. Should the Infection continue, death will be certain,' said Doyen, who as serted that he did not think the court physicians realized the seriousness of the Bituation. UNTIL AUGUST HARD TO KEEP JURYMEN AT THEIR BUTT JUST SOW. 'f Middle of August Will Perhaps See The Court Again Sitting. An adjourned term of the circuit court- is now under discussion in court circles,' and it is believed that the 40 bootlegging cases and a half dozen other important issues will be carried over Until the adjourned session. The movement is primarily one that will be appreciated by the farmers who are ' called as Jurors. Haying is now weir under way and it Is hard to keep farmers on the panel. . ' About the middle of AuguBt Is sug gested as the most suitable period, a time when haying Is over and har vesting not commenced. Should T all the bootlegging cases go to trial It will require considerable time to dispose of all of them and It will require many Jurymen. The post ponement at this time seems to .be the most plausible solution. . , The Morrison case Is still on, with indication., of lasting through Tues .day. v v.- ACTION P0STP0NEB. Assembly Plan Not Chen Serious Consideration Last Saturday. On account of lack of attendance of Republican central committeemen last Saturday afternoon the matter of taking final actiotf on the Btate as sembly plan was deferred until four o'clock next Saturday when the com mltteemne will come prepared to ex press the opinions of their consti tuents throughout the county.1 Train Kills Woman. " Santa Cruz, June 20. An Investi gation was started today following the death of Mrs. Bernard Garrity and the injury of her three children by 'a motor train on a trestle near Boulder creek. The witnesses say the train gave no warning but .Bped onto the trestle. Mrs. Garrity with her six year old on was some dis tance ahead of the husband and the other three children. Ab the train rounded the curve to the trestle she clasped the boy in her arms and hurled him into the creek as the train struck her. The. boy thus es caped Injury but Bhe was : Instantly killed. Two other children aged 10 and 12 were brushed from the track and were slightly Injured. Mr. Gar rity and the last child escaped. ADJOURN COURT GOOD: RQADS1 TO COHSTITUTI URGED I; 11ILA1A Better Roads in Oregon and in Union county will, b'e realized by the present generation if a movement which has . been set In motion in Union county today by the Oregon Good roads association Is given the encouragement which "it should, and doubtlessly will receive at the hands of the voters. The petition Is an In? ltiative .' amendment to the constitu tion making it read . when amended "No county shall create any debts or liabilities which singly or In ag gregate exceed the sum of $5000 ex cept -to suppress Insurrection or re pel invasion or to build permanent roads Within the county." but debta for permanent roads shall be Incur red only 'on approval of a majority of those voting on the question." When the proper signatures are affixed the matter will pass through the regufar initVUve proceeding and if it becomes a law, will pro vide for a special election in Union county whereat the taxpayers can say they want macadam roads or indicate that they do not want them. There is little danger of the meas ure being killed or' of the final "vote In each county refuting the possibili ties of the fcamended constitution. Union County and others have been building macadam roads but at a slow process, because of lack of funds. This measure will - empower the county to assume a debt and h.iHHi the roads Immediately that the pres ent taxpayers may enjoy the privi leges of theh Improved roada! rh petitions can be found at the banks in thlsclty and various other places. a? wen, so tnat any tax Daver whn i a disciple of Lionel R. Webster and It Means Dollars to Taxpayers The city printing matter is of interest to the taxpaying public only insofar as it saves them money. All superfluous words can be climited and it gets down to the question: Has not the Observer offered to save the city of La Grande tvo thirds its printing bill for the coming year? . . .. - And did not four councilmen vote against sav ing the .taxpaj'ers this money? t These are the pointed and all-important ques tions. "Ask each of the four councilmen about thj matter. Hake it important, for every taxpayer has a right to talk to officers; There is no- mysterious veil enveloping any public officer. " As far as making a newspaper controversy out of this matter is concerned, the papers are mere in cidents in the transaction. What the people will want to know is how it happens that their interests are not looked after. Harmony is a fine thing, it is But when har mony is costing the taxpaying public money, we be heyemost of the taxpayers will say "let's burn some red fire and find out where we are at." ; The Observer has made no charges against any one. All that we have claimed is a decided irregu larity m attempting to handle this part of the city's business, but thanks to the .other ;four councilmen the transaction was checked and La Grande's tax payers will be benefitted. . ' It is aplain business proposition throughout. Controversies are unnecessary unless "1 they are torced,' for wordy controversies are not even amus ing to an intelligent public that reads live, wide awake newspaper containing, tlie news of today the dollars and cent that the taxpayers have to pay. EiliEOT ' ODE TAMERS his good roads movement, can sign them at any time.' It Is absolutely! necessary that' sufficient signature be affixed. . TDY R00SEYELT MARRIED. Wedding Solemnized. Before Fifteen Hundred Guests This Afternoon. - New York,".' June 20. Theodore, eldest' son of Theodore Roosevelt jtnd Eleanor. Butler Alexander ..were mar Tied' at 4 ' o'clock this" afternoon ' In the Fifth avenue church. Fifteen hundred guests were ; present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Henry M. "Saunders, a great uncle of the bride, - and assisted uy Doctor Gordon Roosevelt , Ethel ' Roosevelt ; was the brides maid. Kermlt Roosevelt was the best man. The church was decorated with lilacs, lillles of the valley and roses. The couple will arrive in San Fran cisco July first, where Roosevelt will be employed. The honeymoon tour is unknown. ' , . RooseeIt Swamped. OyBter Bay, June 20. Theodore Roosevelt is swamped wth letters: "I wish you would announce through the : United Press that it is . impos sible for me to read all of them. It will be a kindness for well dis posed strangers to refrain from writ ing or telegraphing, me," said the ex-president. Signs Statehood Bill. Washington, June 20. President Taft today signed the statehood bill providing for the admission of Ari zona and New Mexico, as separate states. ; The bill was a part of the administrative program and its pas sage was urged by the President. AFTER BEEF TRUST. Attorney General of Missouri Starts Proceedings to Oast Them, Jefferson City, Mo., June 20. At torney General Mayor of Missouri to day filed in the state supreme court quo warrant proceedings seeking to oust the "Beet Trust" The petition alleges that Swift, and Armour of St Louis dressed their beef and provisions : with the National Packing company and sought to es tablish a monopoly in restraint of trade. The petition asks that, the franchise of the company be for feited and the companies excluded irom doing business in the state. XEW MEXICO CELEBRATES. Becoming aState Is Important Event In ClUeg and Towns. Santa' Fe, N. M., June 20. Albu- will celebrate the signing of the statehood bill tonight with fireworks and oratory. Santa Fe's celebration began Saturday night when the pas sage of the statehood bill was noted. Feeling is of Intense satisfaction over what is termed a victory for both Arizona and New Mexico. The peo ple feel they got what they deserved. AIUNCEfiT HEITSITURDM L. D. 8. CHURCH WILL CONDUCT POPULAR M'MBER. President Smith To Be One of The Attending Guests That Day. -This week's end will be a red letter day for the Latter-day Saints of Un ion county and. too, the music loving public of La Grande., Next Saturday night the public . Is going to be once more treated with the annual L. D. 8. concert features those who have liv ed here; in recent years have but to be told of tne coming event and they will remember the grade of concerts that are always arranged for this af fair. ' President Joseph P. Smith, the su preme head of the Latter Day Saints, will likely be in the city the last days of this week and next Sunday, bring ing several apostles with'; him. He will attend the stake conference which will be held Saturday and Sun day and, be present at the concert Saturday evening. The program in full will "be ready for publication probably tomorrow evening, but already there has been arrangement made , for bringing of some twenty musical stars to this city from Salt Lake, : Portland and Chicago, and local musicians too will take part. Prof. Edwards will manip ulate the baton before a choir of 100 voices this means 100 voices com posed of the best voices from the Baker City and La Grande churches. It Is needless to Bay that the con cert will be the Important musical event of the season, for the L. D. S. church seldom attempts anything without making the very best out of It BOLTON ONLY CANDIDATE. Election This Afternoon Will Likely . Elect S. N. Bolton. At the school election which Is in progress today, it is evident that S. N. Bolton will be elected to succeed himself. He is the only candidate for the office, his friends urging him to again seek the election as he has given the school question much atten tion the past year during the strenu ous period of engineering commen cement of the new school building. Dry Dock Near Surface Again. Washington, June 20. It is stated at the navy department today that the dry dock Dewey, sunk near Ma nila, will be afloat again before the end of the week. 4 k "' i .I. 1 1 1 1 n SETTLE DISPUTE TDiiionnow AXXOUJfCEME-JiT OF FIGHT SirE WILL BE MADE FROM RESO, JiEYADA. BICIiO'HT RETIO TODAY GHlett Showered With Telegrams of Encouragement and Treacher Sing His Name In Praise From v PiillN Whispers of Money liar. Hsts Goto? The Rounds In Jiavada Points This Afternoon. San Francisco, June 20. By to morrow morning it will : be determ!;!-' ed Just where the Jeffries-Johnson fight will be held. RIckard has gone to Nevada, and at Reno the promoters will tell him of the wonders and f.reatness of Reno and others of thj beauties of Goldfleld, and there are whispers of a coin harvest yet to be gathered. Everyone Is . stron? r the fight in Nevada and there la ab solutely no opposition by the a't thuiitles.; j I ; .At Seal Rock Johnson Is going ahead with his training and though nothing has happened at Rowarden ra, Jeff; and trainers are awaiting orders to move. He expects also to go jto Reno. Governor GHlett has beetiji: showered with : congratulation today for the success of his fight. Ministers lauded him from the pul pits and telegrams admired his nerve. Not Looking For Records. . Boston, June 20. The steamship Boethlc has been chartered by Harry Whitney of New Haven and Paul Ralney of Cleveland, and equipped for an extended trip today en route for the Arctio for hunting. Members of the party say they will not try to find the records Cook claims he left at Etah. El LEAGUE UP. FIRST EXPLOSION OCCURRED AT UNION LAST NIGHT. Expected Other Teams Will Have to y. Disband League Next Sunday. The Extern -Oregon Amateur League has proved itself to be a real Fourth of July aggregation, for It has blown up, even before July Fourth. At least Union exploded . last night and this leaves but three teams in the league to do business, a condition ; which will spell "death for the others Cove plays Baker City at Cove next Sunday and that, it is thought, will be the last game of the league this year. v Union's blowup, came yesterday ev- ening after Cove had defeated her 11 I to 7. On the strength of the fact t" that Union , had -last week . recruited I two new men, the explosion was , somewhat of a Burprlse to the fol lowers of the league. ;: Reports Are Contradicted. Washington, June 20. Conflicting reports were made today to the sen-1 ate Judiciary committee on the inves-: tigatlon of the removal of District Attorney ; Sutherland and Marshal Boyce of Alaska and the nomination of John Rustard and H. D. Faulkner to succeed them. The report made by the sub-committee that had been investigating the charge that . the Morgan and Guggenheim syndicates dickered the removal, and suggested the appointments. Two other reports have been filed contradicting this one one of them by Borah of Idaho, who refuses to state where he got his information. . ' IN SMOKE