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soNI-H I life..; 0- IAIRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1911. NUMBER 2 c t i I ! . jt i !;h !i -i '! ;' H H UN M VP 4 1 SITUATIISEEfiS TEHSE li! I D fOXTlM'OrS RIOTING PREVAILS THROUGUTOUT THE CITY. ' '. FIRST TIME SINCE 1819. Martial Law Holds Yleana to Prevent Riots. Vienna," Sept. 19. For the first time since the revolution In 1849 martial law holds Vienna. This results from the high cost of living and . follows riots In which one was killed and a hundred wounded. One hundred and seventy-five arrests have been mad. IS (AH Constitutional Guarantee Is Sus- landed Today. nation wide jnar- mdTrackB and Bridges Destroyed by Dynamite. ; ., More Fighting in Mexico. Roma, Texas, Sept. 19. Fifteen were left dead on the fluid and a score were wounded last night near Camar- go, Mexico, when the Magonlsts and Maderlsts clashed. Magonists claim tbn victory. There is great excitement along the border today as a result of the scrap. GiUEfJ UUTIL TUESDAY TO SETTLE GERMANY MUST ADJUST FRENCH DIFFERENCES BY THAT TIME. . ; V iiii-pm i-nri inniii n ALL filGHT SESSION HELD Madrid, Sept. 19. Owing to con tinuous rioting in which railroad tracks have been destroyed and brldg h dynamited, probably by anarchists who are using the strikes to shield their activity, all constitution guar antees were suspended today and a nation wide martial law declared. The strike situation throughout this king dom is assuming alarming proportions and some think it foreshadows a con-I certed' effort toward a revolution by tli labor unions. , ''' ' ; ?: Calencia. Spain, Sept. 19. A muni clpal Judgw, and his clerk, .were klfled and five were ; wounded besides the building being wrecked at Sueca, 20 miles from this city. This was due to aTiot that broke out. - Troops were called and, dispersed the. strikers. Retaliating laborltes today toted 'general strike;' which will bedeolared nnn. The revolutionists are advo eating a general uprising.-' :-'. mmsi mm MOT TALK IMMEDIATELY PUT UNDER: BOND TO APPEAR! BEFORE JUDGE. Charged With Trying to Get Witness Oat of the State. ARREST! KG ALL RELATIVES RUSSIA TRYING TO FIND CAUSE FOR STOLYPIN KILLING Troops on Guard to Prevent an -Anti Jewish Riot. Kieff, Russia, Sopt. 19. Unable to learn who was behind Attorney Bo groff, the assassin of Premier Stoly pin, officials are , arresting . every Itnnwn nalatlira anA. orlvtnff thm the tMrd degree. The police believe he represented T ... . will-.. 11.1 ...t. me jwan ana rinisn cuauuuu nu. opposd Stolypin. It is reported that the assassin may confess and that he la weakening. The plot against the government may yet come out Thou 8ands of troops am on guard anticl Pattng an anti-Jewish riot . - $. WETS WIN BY 20. "J French Financiers Take the Matter In Hands and Demand a Settlement Morgan Gets In the Game as Relief Agent. . GRDSSCUP IS JESIG0 0I DCT.1 TO1 AUTO CLUB TO UNION. WILL LEAYE THE BENCH TO , HAVE MORE FREEDOM ASA CITIZEN. All Car Owners Are Invited There Tomorrow Night All members of the Union County Motor club and all auto owners are invited to run over to Union tomorrow uvening and enjoy the banquet to bo given by that city to thu auto people. HAS BEEfi TUBGET LATELY He It Was Who Set Aside the $29,000, 000 Fine of the Standard OU Co. Bitter Attacks X'pon Him While on the Bench. , f National Protective Legion. Columbus, O., Sept" 19. The Na tlonal Protective Legion, a fraternal Insurance organization with a consid erable membership In tljis section of tha country, began its annual conven tion in this city today. The officers' reports show gratifying progress for the year, both In membership and fin n F, rm ft a ililti H n r ' i s liiill CT TOD IN I TIIDMC I U1IIIU nEl! TUC I lit MEN WHO OWN AND CONTROL THE SHOE MACHINERY IN TROUBLE, CONTROL II BUSINESS Los Angeles, Sept 19. Cited for contempt "of court on the" strength ot an affidavit filed by Charles Weir, the foreman of the grand 'Jury, for iwfus lng to answer questions bearing upon the Tlraja case, John Harington, an attorney associated with the McNam- ara defense, is under on thousand dollar bond today to appear before Judge Bord well for a hearing. Weir's Affidavit states.; that t Harrington., re fused to answr qo?ttons beaiing on the charges made by the prosecution that the prosecution's witnesses had been intimidated and tampered with. Weir says Harrington refused to answer when he was asked if he had promised D. H. Ingersoll $5,000 If th latter would procure the absence of his wife, Lena ; Ingersoll, the San Francisco lodging house keeper, from California during the McNamara trial. Paris, Sept. 19. Unless Germany settles her French differences before six o'clock next Tuesday Bhe will be forced Into a tight financial corner. This decision was reached after an all night session by a group of French financiers presided over by Baron Rothschild at Frankfort, acting in behalf of this German bankers who are, scared. . , German four per cent, bonds to the Lextent of threa hundred million marks are due Monday and most of them are held in France where they have been placed by German hanks which admit they cannot make good. Tht? latest German note) arrived to day and it is said to be conciliatory. If. the notes are not taken up it would throw Germany into financial chaos. It is rumored that Plerpont Morgan . ha -agreed-, to , f urnlsh-, th necessary money to awert a possible panic 4n German financial circles pro vided -that the government accept Rothschild's ultimatum In regard to Germany's acceptance of this French notes.. :-, . . Chicago, Sept. 19. Judge Peter Grosscup, of the United States cir cuit court of appeals, today announc ed his Intention of resigning on Oct. 1st and resuming his law practice. He was formerly counsel for several large corporations and since ha has been on the bench has been blttr?rly attacked by the labor prees and has had much agitation against him: He said his family Insisted .that he resign so that he could havw more freedom as an Individual citizen. He Is the Judge- who set aside tha $29,- 000,000 fine imposed upon he Stand-' ard Oil company by Landis. . - Judge Grosscup said: "The world politically Is trying "to catch up with the world . morally and everything ia uudergilng.a Wifcge oi economic con ditions. Next year thaVpresidentlal election will, I .believe, be lost on oVt lines and Bettlemen-t for the future will not come through the courts but through the court of , public opinion. I never expect to hold offiora again." T PRISONER HAS HIS SAY BEFORE HE IS OYERTOWERED. In Bitter Language He Denounces the ' Whole Proceeding. '' Tacoma, Wn., Sept- 19. Convicted of kidnapping his own son and aen fenced to five years in the penlhsn tiary, H. G. Herold, today turned on Judge Clifford in court after he had failed In a plea for mitigation, and denounced the court In ttw most bit ter language. , , - "You are railroading me to the pen, . the proaecuuon nas lieu auu mlsrepresonted me," he- aald and con tinued' by stating that he bad been gtven-the "third degree" in a.i ndea vor to force him to confess. He was finally overpowered and taken to Jail Defense Scores a Point. Los Angeles, Sept. 19.-The defense of General PrycR. who is fighting ex tradition to Mexico on charges of mur der, robbery and arson, scored heav ily before United States Commission er Van Dyke today when Suva Banco, the first, wltmess,, testified that Pryce's men were, called "rebels' and that they carried a flag. ' This materially strengthened the claims of the defense that the men under Pryce wene rec ognized ' as": organized ; belligerents. Blanco adnrttted- he commanded the Mexican volunteers at the battle of Tla Juana and said D'Ceuvas, the Tia Juana postmaster whom Pryce is al leged to have killed, was In Blanco's command Admitting ueuvas was armed shows that he was a combat ant and that his death was the result of war, not murder., ' Cammlas on Trust Law. r Des Moines," Sept ld.-Plsagreeing f"'. with Taft's 6pinlon that the anti-trust v . v nw does not neea iiueuumcui jiiiu.u Augusta, Me., Sept. 19. Ac- states Senator Cummins said he be- cording to Ihe announced official neVes the law should be amended and ret.-rua here today tho wets won 8 supplemented. "I was surprised to the 'last state election by a ma- ino that the president emphatically Jority of 20 votes. This is from opposes any amendment," said Cum- the complete leturns and Is fln- mln3i and continued. "Of course ln- al- By this result the constltu- tnrnrtatiorui of the Sherman law by tional amiMidment making the the supreme court must be accepted sale of liquor illegal is repealed. gnal and whether' the construction . 1. sound or unsound it will stand as ,the law laid down." ' EOPLE FORGED 10 Pill FOR TRUST PR08ECUTI0 ' New York, Sept 19. How the mon ey trust makiss the consumer "pay the freight" for fines levied upon it by 'the government when It was detected In the customs fraud steals, was set forth today by sugar broker, , They said the trust's, profits for the coming year following the arbitrary - raise from $3.75 per hundred pounds to $7.25 will net the corporation forty millions. ' Much of this will be ua?d to wipe out the deficit In .the trust's reserve caused by ' government pros ecutions. ' ' OVER TIE VALLEY TODAY SPREADING THE TRUTH I S CAUDAL New York, Sept 9. Some astound 'nc diplomatic and political history nomination .was promised Hill as sod for his removal.- . It Is said republicans neeaea money revealed here today in the boom , , cam)aien 0 u was f Dr. Hill, former American ambas- neceg8ary to give Leishman, th ateel ador to Geirmany. for the republican magnate, the Berlin post In order to nomination for governor of New Yok t fan. This alleged gubenatorial obtain the financial support from him Hill made a good ambassador. The fair committee started this morning on a tour of the valley to spread the truth among tho ranchers and fruit growers, relative to theIse88ion of the annual convention of areat annual Union county fair, and i tne International Association of Firs Convention of Fire Chiefs. Milwaukee,' Avis., Sept. 19. The first to encourage further (exhibits to be brought, in. With a number of autos loaded with business men La Grande la represented among her supporters In a way that no one can doubt is gen uine; '. : '".-" , It has been learned that wrong im pressions ' have become fixed in the minds of some regarding the fair and its mission. Thtese have grown even to the extent that It appears some planted work to create such impres sions. . The committee le-n route today will take all such matters' up per sonally with the people and a thor ough and satisfactory explanation will follow. Because there Is nothing In the whole fair management tut what welcomes the light of day and there is nothing but a firm desire to have proper exhibits and fair and impar tial contests in Rverythlng. Engineers was held in tiie auditorium this, morning with fire chiefs from nearly all of the principal cities of the United States and Canada in at tendance. 1 Mayor Seldel delivered an address of welcome an John Thomp son of Toronto, president of the asso elation, responded for the visitors, The convention will continue its ses slons four days. One of the features Is an exhibition of fire apparatus of the most modern pattern and design AU May Be Indicted. Seattlie, Sept. 19. Before the feder al Judiciary today at Tacoma, the case against nine Seattle men, charg lng them with "conspiracy to obstruct Justice," will be filed. This results from the Hanford injunction In the street car fight It ts believed all or a majority will be indicted. They Make Shoe Machinery and Rent ,,. and Xcase. It But WJlLSot SU "Sail to Be Direct Yloiatlon of the" Anti-Trust Laws Fine or ImprUoa men or Both Is Punishment, Boston, Mass., Sept 9. Holding that six men prominent in the man agement of the United Shots Machin- -ery company are criminally liable aa Individuals under the anti-trust laws, and alleging Illegal monopolization of Interstate commerce In shoe machin ery, the federal Judge returned two indictments against them today. The men ana James Storrer, presi dent; E. J. Hurt, E. P. Howe, Wil liam, C. W. Browne. The penalty ! a heavy fine or imprisonment or both- The company manufactures as a spe cialty all machines used in the pro duction of shoes which it leases but will not sell This gives them virtual control of the shoe business. ..- Roberts to Continue. Mlddleton, U Y., Sept." 19. Roberts the aviator, has received tne neces sary parts ta his wrecked afiroplano and expects to resume his flight to morrow. ' . . . . ' ' ; Make a Trial Flight, .i - Colfax. Oal., Sept. 19. Sept 19. Aviator Fowler announced today that he will make a trial flight in his ma chine tomorrow, and then expects to resume his transcontinental flight . i Scottish Rite Masons. Saratoga, N. Y., Sept 19 Masons of highest degree from many states as sembled In Saratoga today at the op enlng of the annual sesaion of the su nrenve council, thirty-third degree Scottish Rite "Masons. The business of the meeting will occupy three day HES UPPER BID FIRST PRESIDENT TO EYEB CROSS THE STRAITS. . i Senator Carter Laid Away. Washington, Sept. 19. Impressive funisral services over the remains of former Senator Crane were held today at St. Paul's church. Senators Bailey, ex-Senator Scott, Attorney General Galen of Montana, Judgie Hunt of the court of commerce, George Hamilton, Hannis Taylor and Frank Streeter were honorary pall bearers. ... . Taft Addresses Crowd on the Ferry, While Crossing Over. ' Aboard Taft's Special, Sault Ste. Marie, Mioa j Sept; , 19. This Is the first time a president of the United States ever Invaded the upper Michi gan peninauia. Taft crossed the straits "of Mackinaw and started to ward the Soo today. He addressed a crowd on the ferry which took the train across the straits. , For the second time Bince he start ed on his tour President Taft received a death message when informed of the dath of Congressman Ed Madison. He telegraphed condolence to the widow. The death of TNhidt3on; seemed to de press the president. ! tleet to Stay at 'Frisco. Washington,! Sept. 19. The navy department today is In receipt of di rections from President Taft to hold the Pacific fleet at San Francisco jintll after the fair ground breaking ceremonies take place.. Michigan Governor's Daughter to Wed Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Sept. 19. Elaborate preparations , have been completed for; the. wedding of Miss Emily F. Osborn,; daughter of Gover-, nor and Mrs. .Chase S. Osborn, and Richard Sanderson , of RJdley iPark,. Pa. ; The ceremony Is to' take place tomorrow avenjng In St James' Epis copal church of this .city. Among the ; guests will be' a number of prominent society ; people from out of down. JURORS I'JE Following Is a Hat of Jurors that have been drawn) for the October term of circuit court: ' Chas. Chandler, Elgin; Chris John son, North Powder; A. H. Parson, El gin; Chas. ; Oswald, Summervllle; Green Doton, Union; W. T. She In, Is land City; J. R. Weaver, Elgin; Royal Jones, Cove; Sherwood Williams, Im bler? 3. T Mulehlll, Union; C. P. Fer rln, La Grande; J A. Holman. Island City; Q. A. Aughey, North Powder: J. A. Horn, Elgin;, J. W. Baxter, Cove; Frank McKlnnis, Summervllle; John Shaw, North Powder; E G. Adcook, La Grande; Joe Clark, La Grande; Geo. F, Haller, Telocaset; John Shaw, AU cel; Elmer Swlger,-Union; John Col lier, La Grande; M. M. Gilklson, North Powder; W. T. Wallslnger, Island City; Guy Glenn, Summervllle; W, E. Ruckman, Imbler; H. H, Huron, Sum mervllle; W.R. Jones, La Grande; Judd Geer( Cove; E. W. Kammener, La Grande. .V ,