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LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER
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M IGEL'S ARREST CRITICAL
Because it is just possible that the
wholo affair may become the hinging
point in diplomatic circles, the out
come of which has far-reaching cf-
fects in any event, the arrest of .Wolf
Igel in New York has come to bs of
intense interest. A New York paper
the morning after the raid, said m
. part of this anrest, now of world- wido
importance : ' . .
Saventy pounds of official records,
secret correspondence and confiden
tial communications of German of
ficials and trusted agsnts of the Kai
ser's Government were seized yes
terday by officials of the United
States in a raid on the old offices of
Capt. Franz von Papen, military at
tache of Germany, recalled by re
quest. TMs documentary evidence was said
last night by a Federal agent to deal
with activities of Ambassador Johann
Von Bernstorff, Geheimrath Heinrich
F. Albert fiscal agent of the German
Govarnment in the United States; Mil
itary Attache Von Papen, Capt Boy
Ed, recalled Naval Attache, and a
host of others.
The actual contents of the papers
were guarded with' the utmost care
last night.
The names of the men these docu
ments involve, the acts with which
they connect them, will not be known
to the public until a study of then
contents has been made by Govern
ment officials in Washington and
may only come out tfhTough the hand
ing up of further indictments.
Taken at Point of Revolver
Seizure of the documents was ac
complished only at the point of the
revolver and after Federal agents
had ; oeaten off with their fists re
peated assaults made upon them bv
von flgel, a Captain in the German
army, in whoss care the documents
were.
Overcome by rage and chai.gin the
German official threatened war
against the United States. "You are
standing on German soil," he cried
"my offices are German territory.
Darre arrest me and Germany will de
clare war against the United States.
Take one of my papers and war will
follow. Oh, my poor Fatherland."
The telegraph and the long dis
tance telephone were pressed into ser
vice to bring German agents he-e in
touch with Count Von Bernstorff in
Washington, who used all the diplo
matic machinery of the German Gov
ernment to effect the release of his
countryman and the recovery of the
documents.
Claim He is on Diplomatic List
Prince von Hatzfeldt was sent in
hast to the State Departmsnt to lodge
official protest and demand release.
The claim was advanced by Count
von 'Bernstorff that von Igel had been
carried on the list of diplomats ac
credited to Germany since last Dec
ember and was entitled to diplomatic
immunity and the documents alon
with Ihim.
Franch L. Polk, Counsellor for the
State Department, is said to have re
plied that if this claim proved true
and von Igel's activity in the Welland
Canal plot was alleged to have taken
place since he was accredited and ac
cepted, this Government would issue
. an order for his release. However,
tvon Igel's alleged activities in this
plot concerned the year 1914, when he
was secretary to von Papen and en
joyed no immunity.
Insists Papers Be not Copied '
Prince von Hatzfeldt demanded im
mediate return of all the seized papers
and documents, that they be sealed
and restored without being photo
graphed or copied. This action, was
based upon the embassy's contention
that the office in which the seizure
occurred was in reality branch of
the embassy.
Federal officials here read deep sig-
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nificance into the extraordinary activ
ities of Count von Bernstorff and
other high German officials in their
attempts to free von Igel, who was re
laased in $20,000 bail immediately
after his arraignment. The possibi
lity of their action here being disa
vowed by those high in this Govern
ment at Washington did not give Dis
trict Attorney Marshall, Roger B.
Wood his assistant, of Capt, Offley
the slightest concern far these rea
sons which developed during the
course of the evenings:
1 The arrest of von Igel and sei
zure of the papers were decided upon
only after consultation with the De
partment of Justice and Attorney
General Gregory, and after such ac
tion had received the fullest approval
of both.
2 The belief of Mr. Wood that no
immunity claim can be established for
von Igel because Mr. Wood has been
reliably informed, he told The World,
that after von Papen's recall Ambas
sador von Bernstorff did include von
Igel on Germany's diplomatic list
but when his name was submitted to
the United States Department of
State, Secretary Lansing refused to
approve it.
3 The fact that late in the after
noon Capt. Offley wired the Depart
ment of Justice of von Igel's claim
of immunity and received in reply
this positive aider, "Pay no atten
tion whatsoever to 'Ms claims."
4 The further fact that as secre
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tary to Capt. von Papen ho had no
diplomatic standing, nd Mr. Wood
holds for this reason he will be totally
unable to set up any claim of immu
nity for acts committed while in the
employ of von Papen, for ceirnin of
which acts ihfc has been indicted.
That it is the belief of Government
officials that when Capt. von Papen
sail id he left a mass of most import
ant secret documents in this country
and presumably in charge of von Igel,
his trusted lieutenant.
That Federal agenU gave von Igel
no chance to destroy a singic paper in
his possession, balking every effort he
made to do so. The raid upon his of
fieis, led by Assistant Superintendent
Joseph A. Baker of the Department of
Justice, was made without warning
and came as a surprise and the sei
zure, therefore, was completa.
Suite No. 2501 has no name on the
door. But the building at No. oO Wall
Street has been closely watched for
months by agents of this Government
in fact since last summer, when there
was an exodus of German agents
from No. 11 Broadway, which had
gained too much publicity for their
liking.
Had Idea of What They Would Mud
Details of the seizure of thj papers
had been carefully worked out weeks
ago by agents of the Department of
Justice. Tht'e men had a fair idea
of what documents they might find.
At 10:30 yesterday morning Assistant
Superintendent Baker with' agents
George W. Storck, John J. Grgure
vich, the man who caught the spy
Lincoln, andiltnry Dotzert set forth.
Precisely
clock Mr. Baker
knocked on
door. It wus
opened by a -JiCTman of gigantic
stature, the bodyguard of the young
officer. "I want to see Capt. von Igel,"
Said Bakar, giving the man his name.
The Teuton entered an inner, office
and returned a moment later saying
von Igel refused to see Baker unless
he stated his business.
Baker brushed by the guard and
walked into von Igel's private office.
"I am an official of the Department
of Justice come to attest you," he
began.
Von Igel sprang up, overturning
his chair, and made a rush for a safe
at the corner of the room. He slam
med the door to and turned the com
bination as Baker hurled himself up
on him. The two men fell to the floor
rolling over and over in a catch-as-catch
mixup.
But as Baker made for the inner
office his three men entered the out
er office. One locked the door and
pocketed the key. Another stood
guaird over tho telephone. The third
followed Baker.
Screams "Get the embassy!"
"Embassy, embassy! Get the em
bassy!" screamed von Igel f rom the
floor. And hearing him, George von
Skal made a rush for the telephone.
Baker's third man stuck out ihis foot,
von Skal trippled over it and took a
header to the floor.
The sound of blows, the cries of
von Igel, the shouts of von Skal
brought the body guard into action.
He rushed to aid his mater and there
was a flurry of flying fists. Noise of
the battle, the smashing of chairs,
overturning of furniture soon attract
ed a crowd in tho corridor outside,
The bodyguard was tripped and
hurled aside. Von Skal was put tjm
porarily out of action and von Jgel
was securely held 'by Baker, who is
something of an athlete.
"Now" listen," ordered Baker. "We
are Federal officers acting under or
ders. IWe don't want to hurt any of
you. Be sensible and let us do our
work."
Baker then gave an order. One of
his men went to a cabinet, unlocked it
and began taking out papers.
"You are standing on German soil,"
shrieked von Igel. "My offices are
Gei'man territory. Dare arrest tut!
and Germany will declare war against
the United States. Take one of my
papers and war will follow. I claim
diplomatic immunity. These are
Russian methods. Embassy! Em
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Shouting at the top of hi voice von
igel uroKe irom uaKers grip nnu us
saulted the officer who wis remov
ing the papers from tho cabinet, von
Skal joined in the assault un& the gig
antic German went into actiii again.
Another freo for all fight fvllowed.
It ended with the Germans being
Quieted.
But when the agents again lognn
empting files and cabinets vn Igol
became f urous. Tho fight ,.' was re
newed. Bakor's patience ' was ex
hausted. At a signal from him the
agents drew levolvere and covered
the Germans and thersufter the search
for papers was uninterrupted save
fur verbal protests of von Igel.
Tho seized document filled a large
suitcase. Baker gave the order to un
lock the outer door. ' As this was
done, George von Skal, hntliss, coat
less shirt torn, dashed out.. '
Von Skal Wu a Cu Official
Von Skal h; a beeo Commissioner of
Accounts for" ,W York City; has been
managing editor of the Staats-Zei-tunij
and mare recently has been in
t'r.e employ of von Papen. When
his name figured in The World's s
posu:er of the German propaganda
Inst summer, and in other exposures
later, he always explained he was a
loyal citizen of the United. States.
All the way up the strjafi , to the
Federal building vonvrtUeV Continued
his claims of dip'uniatic priviledgc and
.renewed them when brought before
Judge Hough. The Judge adjourned
the airraignment until he could get
counsel. Arraignment at 4 o'clock",
with Lawyer Smith, who said he re
piesented Mr. Stanchficld, as coun
sel, he was held in $20,000 bail, fur
nished by the National Surety Com
pany for pleading next Tuesday at
10:30 A. M.
Federal agents were asked last
night if they would make an effovt to
get at the contents of von 'Igel's safe.
"We don't need to," they answered.
Good Roads At 1916 State Fair
Salem, Or., Arpil 26. Announce
ment has been made by A. H. Lea,
secretary of the State Fair board,
that ho has made arrangementts with
Rufus Holman, county commUsioner
of Multnomah county, and 'president
of the State Association of County
Judges and Commissioners, to have
the association hold its convention at
the state fair grounds during fair
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Notice Of Sheriff's Sale
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to
all concerned, that under and by virtue
ot an execution and order of sale is
sued out of the Circuit Court of the
State of Oregon, for tho County of
Union, bearing date the 14th day of
April, 131b, m that certain suit therein
pending wherein Delilah Collvor is
plaintiff and iR. 11. Betty and Effie
May Betty are defendants, command
ing me to make sale of the herein
after described property, and make
therefrom the sum of $600.00 iprinci
pal, $72.00 interest, $75.00 attorney's
fee, and the costs and disbursements
of this suit, taxed at $1C00, and for
accruing costs.
THEREFORE, on Tuesday, the 16th
day of May, 1916, at 2 o'clock P. M.
at the front door of the Court House
at La Grande, Union County, Oregon
I will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder for cash, the following
described lands, described in said de
cree, to-wit:
The south one-half of lots one and
two, and the north eight feet of Lots
three and four in Block nine, Honan's
Addition to La Grande, Union Coun
ty, Oregon, together with all the right,
title and interest of Baid defendants,
R. H. Betty and Effie May Betty in
and to said premises.
Dated at La Grande, Oregon, this
14th dav of April, 1916.
AUGUST HUG,
Sheriff of Union County, Oregon.
Daily Observer April 15, 22, 29 May
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Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after a long lapse
of time, even u we feel secure in ac
cepting its truth now. The following
experience of a La Giwnde m.n is con
firmed after one year.
Mrs. M. E. Nibler, 2106 Third St.,
La Grande, says: "My back ached
and I had severe pains through my
right side. I was all crippled up,
and I found it hard to do may house
work. One of my relatives had used
Dean's Kidney Pills and advised me
to try them. Two boxes drove away
the aches and pains, and I have had
no trouble since," . ' '
Lasting Rerults.
Over a year later, Mrs. Nibler, said:
"I have had lin kidnev trouble since
Donn's Kidney Pills rid me of it."
Priced 50c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidnev remedy get
Donn's Kidney Pills the same that
Mrs. Nibler has twice publicly recom
mended. Fostcr-Milburn Co., Props.,
Buffalo, N. Y. j
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(Paid Advertisement.)
For County Superintendent.
I wish to place my candidacv for
nomination in the hands of Union
County ' Republicans and ask that a
thorough investigation of mv record
as superintendent Shoil be made be
fore they render their decision. My
entire time is given to the school
work and I sincerely believe that the
schools of Union County have con
tinued to strengthen during my ad
ministration. MRS. A. E. 1VANHOE.
. For Representative.
Direct .vote of People is luw witih
me. Republican primaries May 19th.
PAT FOLEY.
For Prosecuting Attorney.
This is to announce that H am u
candidate in the Republican primaries
lor tne oince ot District Attorney for
TTninn rnttnf.v in rut if nnmmAfmf n..l
elected will faithfully perform the
duties of thut office.
EUGENE ASHWIILL.
Fair and Equal Assessment.
Upon the platform named above, 1
hereby announce my candidacy for
assessor of Union county, on the
Democratic ticket. The vote of the
Democratic party at the coming
primaries, is respectfully solicited.
W. A. MAXWELL.
For County Clerk
To Republicans of Union county
I hereby ask your support for the
nomination to the office of county
cierK and pledge you the best that
is in me should I be nominated and
elected. "A dollar's worth of service
for every dollar spent."
CASS M. HUMPHREYS.
For Sheriff
Candidate for Republican nomina
tion for sheriff of Union county.
H. C. (HAL) REES.
Deputy Sheriff.
For SheriC
Democratic candidate for sheriff of
Union county, Ore., subject to pri.
mary election, May 19, 3916. "For
tne people."
LEE WARNICK.
' For Public Service Commissioner
I hereby announce my candidacy for
Republican nomination to the office of
Public Service Commissioner for East
ern Oregon distri-t, asking the sup
port of all Kepublicans.
ED. WRIGHT,
For Sheriff
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Republican nomination for sheriff,
subject to the primaries to be held on
May 19, 1916 "Competent and faith
ful service."
T. H. WILLIAMSON.
D. H. Procter
Republican candidate for county
clerk desires the aid of the voters for
that office. If nominated and elected
will continue to give best services to
tho county as he has in the past as
County Recorder.
For County Clerk
I ask the Republicans of Union
county to consider my candidacy for
county clerk favorably at the coming
primaries. I have been deputy coun
ty clerk under Mr. Wright for some
time and am familiar with the work
of the office.
KENNETH McCORMICK.
, For Representative
In complying with the wishes of
my friends I announce myself a can
didnte for tho nomination for Joint
Representative of Wallowa and Un
ion counties. I solicit your support.
Yours respectfully
H. B DAVIDHIZER.
For Representative.
To the voters of Union County:
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Republican nomination for
representative of this county. If
nominated and elected I will stand
squarely and openly for the rights of
the common people. I am a defender
or the Oregon system; I believe in the
initiative, referendum ana recall, and
shall do all in my power to perfect
these channels of popular rule and
to prevent their discredit bv abuse.
I believe in liberal compensation to
nrorturer and in justice to labor; I
shall gladly give my support to every
just measure In t)he interest of orga
nized workers and producers. I pledge
opposition to legislative extrava
gance and will fight for lower taxes.
ALBERT SMALL.
Prosecuting Attorney
To the voters of Union County:
I hereby announce myself as candi
date on Republican ticket for the of
fice of Prosecuting Attorney for Un
ion County, Oregon. If nominated
and elected I will endeavor to enforce
the laws without fear or favor and
to prosecute the guilty as welt as pro
tect the innocent, ever mindful of the
rights of the tax payers of this coun
ty. Your support is respectfully so-,
licited.
RODNEY J. KITCHEN.
For Sheriff
I wish to announce to tho Demo
cratic voters of Union county that I
will appreciate their support for the
nomination to the office of sheriff at
the primsries on May 19, 1916. Be
ing familiar with the work in that '
office and having a record of service
to stand upon I ask favorable cob- ;
sideration. TOM B. JOHNSON.
For County Clerk
I hereby announce my candidacy
for nomination for county clerk on
the democratic ticket subject to tfc
decision of the primary election on
May 19, 1916. ......
J. A. UA11U3.
.. For District Attorney
To the voters of the Republican
party:
If nominated anJ elected, I will,
during my term of office, conduct
the affairs of prosecuting attorney
with the very least possible expense
and along business lilies; ever ap
preciative of the majesty of the law
and mindful of the rights of the peo
ple "Conscientious and Intelligent
service." H. E. DIXON.
For County Commissioner
In response to many requests to bo
a candidate for County Commissioner
1 hereby announce my candidacy lor
tlhe Democratic nomination to that of
fice, subject to the primary on May
itn.
W. M. COUGHANOUR.
For' County Superintendent
I hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the nomination for School
Superintendent of Union County, sub
ject to the Republican primaries, May
19, lyio. if elected i win laittilully
serve the best interests of - Union
County, schools. : Your support of mjr
candidacy is earnestly solicited.
AUBREY G. SKUTH.
For County Representative
(Subject to Republican Primaries)
State Government Is Not Politics;
It is the People's Business. If elected
I will work for simplification of legis- ;
lative procedure, more e rodent ana
responsible administration of state af
fairs, fewer and better laws, lower
taxes, consolidation of related com
missions, rural credits, protection of
labor's rights, and a state highway
through Union County. , ;
Having always been a supporter ef
the Oregon System and of State Pro
hibition, I will labor to prevent any'
changes in these laws unless clearly
lb accord with their basic principles
and for the general betterment of the
people of Oregon. I favor no radical
legislation, at this- time, '-aiming
eitiher ait new changes or a return to
old conditions, and I will follow the
advise so generally given to the pub- ,
lie. v
"When in Doubt. Vote No."
GEORGE HUNTINGTON CURREY
For Joint Representative.
I wish to announce my candidacy
for Joint Representative for Union
and , Wallowa counties subject to the
vnll of Republicans of the two coun.
ties at the 'primaries on May 19. My
reference are any reputable farmer or
other business man in Wallowa coun
ty. . ,' v., '
FRED S. ASHLEY.
For County Assessor.
I am now serving my first term as
county assessor. During that time
I have endeavored to conduct the af
fairs of the office,' as economical as
consistent with good service wiBh the
especial view of assessing all property
on an absolutely fair basis and be
lieve the records of tho office will bear
out the claim. I ask for re-nomination
at the hands of Republicans on
May 19th and pledge continuation of
my policies if nominated and elected.
U. G. COUCH.
For County Commissioner.
Having served as County Commis
sioner by appointment to fill an un
expired term and become acquainted
with the county business I hereby an
nounce my candidacy for the nomina
tion to that office subject to the will
of the Republicans of the county at
the primaries on May 19th.
W. J. TOWNLEY.
4-8-tf.
For State Senator Twenty-first Dis
trict I wish to announce my candidacy
for renomination to the office of State
Senator for the Twenty-first district
comprising Union and Wallowa coun
ties, subject to the will of Republican
voters at the primaries May 1'Jth. I
stand firmly opposed to bonding either
the state of Oregon or Union and
Wallowa counties, and I ask that my
record during the past term as sena
tor be carefully investigated by all
voters.
"Careful business management of
State affairs and against bonding
propositions."
ED. E. KIDDLE. ,
L. Denham.
Candidate for District Attorney
subject to the primary nomination.
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