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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 1916)
tmiw mttttt AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER - PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY IT HAPPENS VOLUME XV LA GRANDE, OREGON ' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916. NUMBER 212 RUSSHP PLOT TO GRAB CHINA FEARED SEPARATE PEACE WITH GER MANY ALLEGED TO BE ; EASTERN RUMORS NOW JAPANESE PRESS BITTER AGAINST ENGLISH MOVES German Soldiers Interned in China Secretly Smuggled to Australia Reasons Given Are That Revolt Was Feared American Brings the News to San Francisco by Boat. San Francisco, Feb. 21. That Rus sia and Japan apparently want sep arate peace and intend to join with Germany after the war to divide a generous slice of Chinese territory, was the report of Newel Martin, in Oenajtional lawyer and T. G. 'Mc Donnell, a Manila journalist, brought Tiere on the Japanese liner Chiyo Ma ru. England and Japan are reported in a disagreement over Japan's move ments in China. Japanese are thought to be fostering the present Chinese revolution, to give Russia, Germany and Japan an excuse for interference afterwards. The situation is reflected in bitter Japan press comments against . the English. Martin's father has been many years in China, in close toudh with government officials. Officials of the Ohiyo Maru declared 15,000 German prisoners, iwho had been interned in China since the opening of the war, .Jiave been smuggled into Australia .j-wihin the past week, Reasons for wholesale seizure of tihe prisoners is mystery. They were removed on a British cruiser. China heard rum or, that plots to escape had been dis covered and a revolt against the Eng lish might follow. Nibley-Mimnaugh Mill Starts Monday The IWallowa Sun says the Nibley Mimnaugh Lumber Co.'s saw mill will start sawing again next Monday morning after being closed down since .about Christmas time for repairs. They are starting up sooner this spring than usual, the .weather being such that work can be done in the yards now, about as convenient as though it was mid summer. The co-rany has something like 2,000,000 Teet of logs in the mill pond at the present time, being hauled in by sleds and the logging train since the mill closed down about six or seven weeks ago. The logging camp will open up again just as soon as weather con ditions permit. At that time the logging train will commence running on regular trips as usual. The company has orders ahead for something like 40 cars of lumber, and today they are shipping out six cars. As fast as they can get cars they will load about three cars a day until they get caught up with the orders. RELIGIOUS TEAM BUSY. Y. M. C. A. Representatives Speak as Laymen at North Powder. The religious work of the Young men's Christian association is begin ning some new activities in a pro gram of extension. This work is car ried on by means of a team of four or five men who go to outlying dis tricts and conduct religious services. Yesterday marked the first attempt of this kind when the team went to North Powder and conducted two services, . with splendid results. The unique feature of these meetings is that the men taking part are layman and their roes sage grips their audience because of its simplicity, and the personal ele ment that enters into their testimony. Several engagements have already been booked for the team, and they are ready to book any future engage ments where their services can be used. . Next Sunday Dr. C. A. Edwards of the first M. E. church will give his famous lecture on Lincoln in the Y. M. C. A. rooms at three o'clock p. m. This will be the first of a series of Sunday afternoon talks to be given by the local association. Dr. Edwards has been giving this lecture for years and every man and boy in the city should here him next Sunday. The following Sunday Bruce Dennis will lecture on "Thrift". "Don't make any engagements for the next four Sundays, but meet your friends in the Y. M. C. A. and listen to these splen did lectures," says Secretary Clark. TWO SMALL LADS RESCUE PLAYMATES SIX FRU1TDALR CHILDREN HAVE CLOSE CALL. Two Oldest Rescue Younger Ones by Dint of Cool Heads. ; Six boys and girls, aged about 11 years, crashed through ice on a pond formed by high water just east of Riverside park yesterday afternoon and but for the coolness and diligence of two of the boys in the party, nil would no doubt have drowned. The little tots were having sport on the ice which formed on the water from the river in Fruitdale orchards. All were in a close group when the ice gave way at a point where some water penetrated and instantly the six were floundering in the -water which1 at that point was about five feet deep. Those who went down were Glen, May, Edith and Edna rat ton, and Manfred and George Duckett. Glen and Manfred are a little, larger than the others, and upon them fell the task of rescuing their playmates. The most trouble , was experienced witfH Edith and Edna Patton, especial ly Edith, who was held down by ice, she had sunk twice before she was finally pulled to safety by Manfred. The children had to run about a quar ter of a mile before they could re move their clothing, but all seem healthy and without ill effects today. Glen and Edith are son and daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Patton, May and Edna daughters of John Patton, and, the Duckett children sons of Mr. and Mrs. Duckett, who live nearer the park. . TWO MEN ELECTROCUTED. George Mafch and Roland Penington Go to Their Death. Rockville, Pa., Feb. 21. George Marshi and Roland Penington, mur derers, were electrocuted today in the Western penitentiary. Beaufort Church Burns. Quebec, Feb. 21. The church at 'Beaufort, three miles away, caught fire today and it is believed to be doomed to destruction. The first re ports said the famous catihedral there, St. Anne de Beaupre, was afire. 8 NEW WAR CREDITS ASKED FOR BY PREMIER. (Total Spent in War Over Forty Billion I Russians Push on. London, Feb. 21. The government this afternoon asked the Commons for a new monster war. loan credits. The j request is the largest yet made. This ' makes England's war expenditures ! eight billion six hundred and forty million dollars. It is unofficially esti mated the belligerents have spent forty billion dollars since the war began. It is believed Germany has spent eight and a half billion. France is credited with over seven billion, while Russia and Austria have dis couraged estimates. Their amounts are doubtful. Trouble is a Possibility. Washington, Beb. 21. The state de partment has admitted the possibility of a crisis developing in the German American controversies, in which it is admitted both sides have made con cessions. Personal antagonism is said to be brewing between Secretary of State Lanisng and Ambassador Von Bemstorff. Rome, Feb. 21. Turks are evac uating Bitlis, Armenia, southwest of Lake Van, Petrograd has reported. Russians have followed up the con quest at Mush, Achla and elsewhere and occf ied all territory around the lake. Reminder Now Sent Washington, Feb. 21. Secretary of State Lansing (has sent England a sec ond note, asking replies to American mail seizure protests. Air Raid Persistent. 'Berlin, Feb. 21. German aero planes were raiding England yester day, bombarding two British tankers, the admiralty has announced. The main railway station, docks and other property at Lowestoft were hit re peatedly. Fire in Steamer. Seattle, Feb. 21. Fire originating from spontaneous combustion started in the steamer Victoria lying at her pier at 10 o'clock this morning. It was controlled with slight damage. Witnessed Hockey Game. F. L. Meyers, a La Grande banker, himself a hockey enthusiast, saw the Portland Rosebuds trim the Canadian Orphans last Friday evening thereby winning the Pacific Coast Hockey league pennant. Mr. Meyers asserts the first hair or the match was thrilling and that after that Portland took a strong lead. He returned this morning. ENGLAND BILLION POLICE ARREST GIHJOB STILL SUSPECITS HAVE ACCESSORIES , OF ARSENAL ON THEIR PER : SON WHEN TAKEN. B0TH.MEN STRANGERS RUMORED OF PORTLAND State's Hearing Against Lem Quonf Begins John. Doe Simultaneously Charged With Assault on Eng Chong Real Case of War Reported to Have Come to light. Public attention to the tong wars generally deemed flickering after the unsuccessful attempt to murder Eng Chong, a Bo Leong, Thursday night was re-rivited this noon when Chief of Police Ardrey arrested two Chinese credited with being "gun men." The highbinders, at least that is what they are classified as, had no revolvers on their person when ar rested, but carried all the parapher nalia incident to a pocket arsenal. Cartridges, gun cleaning tools and oils were found on their persons. Oth er Chinese claim they were sent here from Portland to continue the tong war, but instead of riding the train into La Grande, are reported to have walked in from Hilgard. It is known they have been here three or four days, but have been keeping quiet. It is also reported that other stranger Chinese in the city of wlhich there are sveral, are highbinders and the po lice is keeping a close vigilance on them hoping to find further evidence to place. The two men arrested have closed . 1:1.- -i . up iikc uimntj. ' "No savee tongs" is their answer to all inquiries. Real War Cause Reported. While officials up and down the coast have been guessing at and ad vancing reasons for the tong war which broke out last week, the real cause is said to be an unpaid death balm. Wihen the famous trunk mur der was committed in Seattle a few years ago, the victim being -a well known Portland Chinese imeachant, Ihis death was temporarily expiated oy promise or Daim money. The story goes in Chinese circles that the money wasn't paid as promised and now the Bo Leongs and Hop Sings are at it again. Representatives of both companies are reported to be in La. Grande now attempting to patch up the Eng Chong shooting. If nothing comes of it, the Bo Leong company may de termine to give all it knows to tfce district attorney's office, and stand pat should enough cash be paid Eng, which is the Chinese way of healins tong war wounds, then the chief wit nesses will develope a lapse of mem ory and on the witness stand fail to carry out convincing testimony. Thut at least is Chinese history and presi dent. The presence of highbinders in La Grande lends support to the general rumor that more trouble i3 brewing. Lem Quong, or Gong, a name iden tical to the man who did most of thu shooting in Portland Thursday night, was today nrrnigned before Justice Williams. The district attorney's complaint brings charges of "making an assault with a dangerous weapon, a revolver, on one Eng Chong and mtting tne said rJng Chong with said revolver upon the head and shoulders and did vr lawfully and felon iously discharc: the said lokd.d re volver and by dr,e force of '.he ball from the same grievously .wound the said Eng Ohong with intent then and there to feloniously and of their ma lice aforethough to kill and murder said Eng Chong." (against Lem Quong and John Doe. John Doe dis appeared instantly the shooting be gan. Action, however, in a trial way was postponed until Thursday at Lem's re quest. BUSINESS PLACE TO RE-OPEN. Chris Wright Will Engage in Tobacco, Cigar and Soft Dnnk Line. Chris. Wright's building on Fir street has been renovated from top to bottom with paper, paint and var nish and the proprietor will open therein a tobacco, cigar and soft drink establishment. Almost every thing about the place has been changed for the purpose of making at tractive quarters for this new line of trade. On account of slight delay in making some of the changes the institution will not be regularly opened to the public until Wednesday morning. On that date Mr. Wright will be on hand to meet patrons, old and new, with the best that is to be had in his line. THE STRANGE CASE MRIfc! LAMBERT X Marian Lambert, a high school girl, of Lake Forest, 111., was found dead in the woods not tar from her home. William Orpet, a student of the Uni versity of Wisconsin, who was ar rested on the charge of murder, ad mitted he had met the girl m the woods to tell her that he no longer cared for her: He told her he was to wed Celestia Youker of DeKalb, 111. Miss Lambert took prussic acid and died immediately. FARM HOUSE BURNS. One of Most Modernly Equipped Houses in Valley Destroyed. To see smoke pouring out of the roof of one's home when yet a long ways off but homeward bound, was the experience of Mr, and Mrs. Ben Durland yesterday. Mr. Durland had been away and his wife mot him at the train. Driving home leisurely, they had no thought of fire until they approuched Mt. Glen when they saw their home on the Grande Ronde Fruit company ranch at the foot of Mt.- Emily, burning friskly. Whipping their horses into a run they reached home an time to save practi cally everything on the first floor, but their bedding, much clothing and other goods were burned because they were on the second floor. Mrs. Dur land grittily used the telephone to call help, although smoke choked her. The house itself was one of the best equipped in the valley and was owned by the company noted of which J. J. Nunn, now of Salem is the manager. Plumbing, electric lights and all mod ern conveniences were supplied the. place. It was insured. The loss is about $2,000 it is; believed. Mr. Dur land, who is foreman of the ranch, moved into another building on the pluee immediately. ARE YOUR SCALES CORRECT? New Field Deputy to Examine Into Weights and Measures. A report from Salem says that Chief Deputy State Sealer of Weights and Measures Buchtel announces that he has appointed Spence Wortman of Portland, supervising field deputy, and that tihe latter would have charge, of the enforcement of the weights and J measures specifications in the state. "The promulgation of these spec ifications recently has created much extra work, and upon Mr. Wortman will devolve the duty of enforcing them, and also of gathering evidence in all violations of tfhe weights and I measure laws," said Mr. Buchtel. ! "Scales, weights and measures man-1 ufactured in the state must comply i with the specifications, and those manufactured outside of the state must comply in order to be admitted within its boundaries. To obtain good results these provisions must be rigidly enforced. The gathering of evidence has also interferred ma terially witih the work of district seal ers, and Mr. Wortman will relieve them of this duty." M. A. MILLS ARRAIGNED. Telocaset Man Charged with Passing Check. On a charge of knowingly passing a bad check, M. A. Mills, of Telocaset, one time resident of Elgin, hns been arraigned before Circuit Court Judgo J. W. Knowles. He will plead next Wednesday morning. Court Hits Mine Profit. Washington, Feb. 121-Tho su preme court has hold that profits tak en from mines are taxable, even though reducing the actual physical value of the mines. The decision sus tains tihe government contentions and further sustains the validity of the income teuc law.-. OF MARIAN LAMBERT. 2-STORY BRICK 1ST. YEAR'S BUILDING ACTIVITY BE GINS AT EARLY DATE. Present One-Story Stone Building to Be Razed Project Extensive. Preliminaries to constructing ' a two-story brick building 22x94 at No. 208 Depot street were commenced this morning. The stone one-story structure occupied by Heimun JRoesch for saloon purposes prior to prohibi tion, is being torn down because the foundation is inadequate to hold an other story. Contracts John Mars will do the work, and the contract for excavation has already been started. Herman Roesch will occupy the place, expecting to install a very up to date bowling alley on the second floor and using the lower for soft drinks and pool.etc. The work will be rushed, Contractor O'Brien having excavation contract to be executed as soon as Mr. Mars gets the present wall torn down. The total outlay will amount to sev eral thousands. WILL JOIN ROSARIANS. Dr. and Mrs. Richardson to Repre sent La Grande on Hawaiian Trip If staterooms are still available, and it is believed they are, Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Richardson will participate in the Portland Kosarian ship journey to Honolulu in April, They have 'asked for reservations for tihe event ful journey. The boat sails April 15th to return early in May, carrying representa tives from the various club and booster organizations of the north west, headed by Governor Withy combe and the Rosarinns of Portland. The La Granders will carry creden tials us official representatives of the La Grande Commercial club. The trip is a unique one, and La Grande i3 fortunate in having repre sentatives aboard. MULHOLLAN'D JURY HANGS. Judge Discharged Jury Just at Mid night Saturday. After befog closeted from 8 o'clock Saturday, the Jury which heard the evidence against T. B. Mulholland on a charge of non-support of a child, reported a disagreement at mid night Saturday and Judge Knowles discharged them. Jt is reported tihe jury stood six and six for several hours, being eight to four for acquittal when dis charged, rumors say. No arrangements have been mado for a second trial District Attorney Eberhard intimated today. FOR DEPO ME TO COLORS BY PATRIOTIC CEREMONY ENTHUS ES AUDIENCE AT COURT HOUSE PROGRAM. SPEAKERS STIR WITH WORDS OF PATRIOTISM Flag Presented to Circuit Court Amid Settings Distinctly Patriotic Old Soldiers and School Children Pres ent Flag Is Beautiful one. - - - vw u... nui.i.i(i 11 IV'. U1U School Dunils. veterans nf thn Clranri Army of the Republic, Sons and Daughters of the Revolution and many citizen guests, the Circuit court room Uhlft nftomnnn roaamhlol a cruiting station for the United States ui my t Kev. C. A. Edwards invoked a di- choicest of patriotic language, after wmcn inmrman n. u. uixon in a few brief remarks called attention to me mission ot tne event and intro duced Hon. Walter M. Pi arm whn Viarl been chosen to present an S. & D, of n. uag xo tne xa uranae court. Mr. PlniVA iwna sit. hlu : hunt . Via reference to history was of an es pecially interesting nature and his eulogy to the makers of the flag was soul-stirring. Describing the ad vancement of the world during the i4u years since tne soars ana stripe first P!imn nn tTia B.ana H,a 1mw comparison that , was lasting and ueauuuui. ue roucnea on une uevoiu- tlOnarV Wfl.r nnrl KavfawAl fka iIKTa.. ent struggles. ince that time wherein the starry emblem played an import ant part, closing with a beautiful tribute in rhyme to Old Glory. He then officially presented it in the name of tihe Sons and Daughters of the Revolution to the court. Hon. J. W. Knnivloa irnliit iurlna of this district, accepted the flag and in a short ffneivli ha duties of citizenshin: callM young man ana womanhood of the country not to relax into a state of COma but .TAnlaniall thnil nntwntlam which may be ebbing with worship of nie siiKen nanner mat was waving before them. Judge Knowles assured the aRSAmhlv t.hflt mfhiinavai. am mIIam appeared before his court to take out ciuzensmp papers tne examination would not only be as stern and as ditmifieH AS thn lnw nni.mlta .ht would enforce with all the emphasis ne can muster tine positive respect and lova for t.hA finer whtijiVi tVin ni!AM wishes to adopt ijuring the program the Elks qunr tet, led by C. P. Ferrin, sang in a way that In fhnruift.pi.!taHn f9 tlia nnfl "The Flair Wifflinnt. a Stnin ' otl,! added to the plonsure of the large crown. - Chairman Dixon announced after Judge Knowles had concluded his Rneech t.hnt. thn monino. twiuls! with the singing of America and the audience stood while the strains of the old patriotic air reverberated through the corridors of the county uuncung. Members of thn f?. A W an A nt tihe Relief Corps, were present in a body. They had intended celebrating Washington's birthday tomorrow by going to tihe Central school in a body, but as autemnhilAfl warn Annt-aA L day to get the veterans to the court noue to see tne presentation, tne two bodies changed their plans and visited the Central Rnhnol this nftn-rmnn af ter the patriotic program. Tihe high school faculty and student body attended in a body,' returning to school the moment the nrocram was over. . , j BOY SCOUTS READY. Dash Croni Receiver to City Hall to Be Mnde This Evening. Wihen O. M. Heacock tonieht com pletes receiving the radio George I,r.. .1. : a i : ...i. I i : i. enamates from Rock Island, 111., to be relayed through larger , stations such as the one in La Grande to all amateurs in America,- Troop No. 2 of La Grande Boy Scouts will carry in relays the message to the city hall In 44V.M .. - . : u I i.r f its arrival. The boys composing Troon No. 2 are: .Tack Tlnim-st. Pa. trol. Leader; Thomas Hill, Frank: Tuckey, Roliert Rush, Gilbert Swart, Alfred Robbins, Max Cullen and War ren VanAck. About 0:30 tonight, therefore, those who happen to be near, will see eignt pairs or nimoie aoy scout leot benting a hasty relay from the re ceiving station at HeacockTs homo near iWest Main, to .' tihe city hall, bearing the message. The city man ager and other officials will receive it. BIG
