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MEET ALL YOUR FRIENDS AT THE AUTO SHOW, 'IN THIS CITY, MARCH 15, 16, 17. REDUCED RAILROAD RATES wbmtrsst PHONE OBSERVER YOUR WANT ADS. MAIN 37 AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER - PRINTS THE NEWS THE DAY II HAPPENS PHONE THE OBSERVER YOUR NEWS. MAIN 37 VOLUME XVI. LA GRANDE, OREGON. TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 1917. NUMBER 226, CHMAMAM KILLED IN TONG WAR TODAY BILLY ENG IS OEAD.MRS.G.E. GEORGE HURT MURDERER IS SUPPOSED TO BE WALLA "WALLA CHINESE ENG SUPPOSED TO BE A KIP SING, TONG WITH WHICH HOP SINGS ARE NOW AT WAR. CHING SINC. OF PORTLAND. FOUND UNDER TRAP DOOR Billy Eng, president of the Chinese Young Men's association, was snot and killed in front of the La Grande postoffice ten minutes after twelve to day 'bv a Chinese gunman. Mrs. C. E. George was struck in the right ankle by one of the bullets. She was taken to the Grande Ronde hospital where she is resting easily. Eng was first seen running east on Adams avenue, pursued by a gun man. The first shot either but slight ly injured him or missed him as he continued to run after it was fired. When Eng fell the gunman caught up with him, held to the drinking fountain with his left hand ana lean ing over Eng, with the revolver but two or three inches from the right side of Eng's head, emptied the mag agine. He then Iran a few feet west, returned, and again leaning over the body, snapped the trigger of his gun several times with tj, muzzle but ' two or three inches away from the left side of the head. Eng was dead when bystanders re covered sufficiently to run to the t'"Jy- Three Chinese are in the rity mil. One, Ching Sing, who says he cume to La Grande a week ago from Port land, was found in the basement of the Chinese house next to the Repub lic hall. The trap door to this base ment was found under a bed. Police and citizens 'are hunting for a gun man, thought to 'be the shooting mate of Ching Sing. This Chinaman is said to be short and thought to have worn glasses. Chinese witnesses say ho is from Walla Walla. Two shots hit Eng in the back; one evidently passed through the heart and is embedded in the skin just nhove the heart. The other entered 1 behind the right shoulder and have been unable to secure our own emerged near the collarbone. One VaTS from the factory, tooth was knocked out. "We had hoped to show the people William Eng was an Americi"i rf Eastern Oregon an Overland Light Chinese, about 25. He was well ed- six, which is a very classy little five ucated. He had been engaged in busi- , passenger car selling at $1100.00 in ness here for several years. Last j La Grande. To those wishing to buy a year he attended night school at the. light six, I would suggest that they Y. M. C. A. and not long ago ex- see this model before purchasing. We pressed sorrow t;iat the school was not bcir.cr conducced this year. Charlie Dunn r.nd Mr. Powers, of the United States Land office, saw the shooting. City Commissioner J. D McKennon, Charley Crandall, R.y Williams and others were eye witnesses. It is probable that these men can identify the gunman when captured. Turks Sack Bagdad; Continue To Retreat London. March 13. (United Press) It is announced British advanced beyond Bagdad and captured 'Kadhi main and a hundred Turkish prison ers. The pursuit continued. 'British gunboats are assisting. The Turks sacked Bagdad before their flight. They were forced to abandon much ammunition. Last Meeting Tonight. The last meeting of the La Grande Automobile and Motorcycle Dealers' association will be held in the Y. M. C A. building tonight. All members are urcred to be present for a final dis cussion of business before the show opens Thursday evening. General Committee. Chairman J. G. Snodgrass has called a special meeting for tomor. ttt- rAoto in thn Y. M. C. A. building at 7:30 of tho general committee on The decision prevents extradition arrangements of tho Cattle and Horse and New York trial on a charge of Raisers' convention to be held here , beating Frederick Gump. New York April 24 and 25. Business of tm- authorities plan to continue the extra portance is scheduled for discussion. dition fight. MOTOR EXHIBI TION 10 OPEN THURSDAY EVE FINAL DEALERS' MEETING TO BE HELD TONIGHT. FRANKLIN AND MARMON ARE ENTERED IN SHOW Joe Rieg and Men Prepare Hilton's Garage for Thursday, Friday and Saturday's Exhibition Music and Entertainment Arranged for. La Grande's first automobile and motorcycle show is but 48 hours away. Hilton's garage on Adams avenue, 'be tween Fir and Greenwood streets is the place; the time, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The final meeting of the La Grande Automobile and Motorcycle Dealers' association will be held, beginning at 7:30 tonight, in the Y. M. C. A. build ing. Joe Rieg, manager of the show, will be present. He will report at this meeting. Hilton's garage building is being prepared for the show. The decora tions are hero. The music is ar ranged for. Two late exhibitors are: Al Daniel with the Marmon, and Frank Hilton with the Franklin. The dealers who will exhibit are: ' B, C. Hamilton, Saxon, Mitchell; J. Van Buren, Hudsn; Coorge Ruby; George B. Richardson, Chevrolet; John E. Anderson, Maxwell, Chand ler; AI Daniel, Reo. Dort, Marmon; W. H. Bohnenkamp Company, Harley Davidson; T. F. Coward, Ford; Island City M. and M. Company (Fred J. Holmes) Studebaker, G. M. C. truck; Gallovay-Recs Company, Overland, Willys-Knight; Frank Hilton, Kissel Kar, iBriscoe, Franklin; C. Wilson; C. A. McCrary, Valie, Haynes. GALLOWAY-REES COMPANY SE CURE CARS LOCALLY FOR AUTO SHOW. Mr. Hal Rees, of Galloway-Rees Co., said today: "Owing to the congested condition of the freight trallic, we have them ordered and will be able to show them in a few days. "We will be in the show however as we have gone to the expense of borrowing cars from the dealer at iBaker, and will show such models as the Country Club, Willys Six and the '(Willys Knight. We will have the light four Model 75-B on display at our sales room, corner of Fir street and Adams avenue. Marmon Car To Be Shown. The luxurious motor car, the Mar mon, will be shown in the automobile I show, Thurnday, Friday and Saturday, by the Daniel Auto company. Receives Carload of Autos. The Daniel Auto company yester day received a carload of Dorts and Coles. In the shipment was one Dort Sedanette, one Dort roadster and one seven-passenger Cole touring car. T HELD HE Philadelphia, March 13. (United Press) The Pennsylvania Insanity commission declared Harry Thaw in sane. It investigated his condition at his mother's request. HARRY W DIPLOMATS SAY PEACE IS DUE 4 FOOD SITUATION IS CAUSING WARRING NATIONS TO WORRY PEOPLE ARE DISSATISFIED WITH THE CABINETS Belief Is Growing That Neither Side Will Achieve An Overwhelming Victory Many Expect Peace Before July First. Washington, March 13. ( United Press) Diplomats believe a general peace move is due within four months. fJ lie food situation of all ring nations is increasingly acute. People manifest dis satisfaction with the entente cabinets. The belief is growing that neither side will achieve 'an overwhelming victory. Many expect peace without victory before Julv 1st. MRS. BERNSTORFF OBJECTS TO SEARCH ' London, Mar. 13. (Unit ed Press) Arthur Mann of Christina and German Am bassador Herntorff will formally protest to Wash ington against British meth ods of searching the Fred crick the Eighth and party at Halifax. The British re fused to transmit a telegra phic protest at Halifax. Countess l.crnstorlr was thoroughly searched. TTer shoe insoles even were open ed. Another traveler was stripped. All rubber was confiscated. Hot water bot tles, baby nipples and rubber heels were seized. Two in spectors were drunk. MONTHS LA GRANDE GIRLS APPEAR WELL AT THE STYLE SHOW Striking Costumes Worn by LocaT As if the stage was their vocation the La Grande young women at La Grande's style show in the Arcade theatre last night vied with Miss Mabel Vaughn of New York, profes sional model, as living style devoted. '"U'tter perfect" they were, as were the nve young men wno uispiayeu the men's styles. The girls were: Misses Wilma Oes terling, Blanche Black, Alta Guilmer.t, Geneive Stoddard, Dora Van Fleet, Mabel Herzinger, Stella Desilct, Edith Lewis, I.eona Newlin and Ixrainc Staley. The men were: Tom Mur phy, Pete Larson, Jess Andrews, Ern est Vehers and Dick Roberts. The young men and women woie clothes from the Golden Rule storr, Hill's department store, The Toggery and Miss Walling's millinery stoic. The jewelry worn by the young wom en was loaned by George S. Ilimic, Miss Vaughan appeared several times with striking costumes lonn"d for the exhibition by the above me- chants. BROTHERHOODS NOT TO STRIKE IF WAR GOMES FOUR HEADS CONFER WITH PRESIDENT AND MAKE A PROMISE CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK TO BE HELD THURSDAY Railway Managers Do Not Expect Strike Persistent Rumora that Strike Order May Soon Take Effect National Officers Refuse to Make Statements Railroad Presidents Are to Meet. Washington, March 13. (United Press) Four Railroad Brotherhood i i f t : i x Tir :i . leaoen miormeu y that no strike would be called in the I event of war. They assured President Wilson the trainmen would stand by him. They did not promise there would be no strike now. It was announced Brotherhoods war-'y and mako a determined ef fort to agree. The Brotherhoods "hope they will bo successful." No mention was made of the re ported strike order effective Saturday night affecting ell roads. Brotherhood chiefs met local dele gates at the Bijou theatre and dis cussed the strike order. President Wilson is keeping in close touch with the situation through Secretary Wilson. Jn the event of a strike it is be lieved conditions would be worse than last summer on account of the high food prices. A 1-- il. t AamI mm. dnlni, . Vl .""""'Umf; such gatherings of business extra session of congress. 1 he utmost , " " . . ... tu n:;, wt,-a I men and working to serve the best secrecy surrounded the Bijou tnor.tre 1 , T , j IT . J ' I interests of La Grando and Union com ui ence. It is learned the United States Board of Mediation and conciliation plans to make a final effort to force !an agreement if a strike seems in evitable. It is dofinitcly learned that the Nickel Plate Road Brotherhood loaders received orders to strike Sat urday night. RAILROAD MANGERS DO NOT EXPECT STRIKE New York , March 13. (United Press) Railway managers' state ments indicated that the railroads are unprepared to meet a general strike. Only a few strikebreakers are avail able. The managers declared the men would not strike now. It is believed public pressure would make the men resume work. President Wilson could control the roads as a national pre paredness measure. From Local Stores Women and Men. The style show will be repeated to night. Explosions In Coal Mine Kill Twelve C'inonhiirff. Pa.. March 13 (United Press) Two explosions in the Hon- derson coal mine trapped seventeen It is reported twelve are known to 'be dead. Seven wore saved. Reserved Seat Sole Monday. Roserved seats for tho wrestling match between Jack O'Neill and John Berg will bo on sale at the Arcade theatre, Monday, March 19. Tho management of the theattro has had numerous inquires in iregard to the bout and several wrestling fasfl have - already asked for reservations at tho ring-side. BUSINESSMEN HEAR SPEAKERS ATL SPEAKERS BOOST AUTO SHOW MR. SMALL SPEAKS ON LEGISLATIVE SESSION La Grande business men and pro fessional men met at luncheon today at the Sommer hotel and ' Hoard Roprosentativo Charles Al bert Small tell of the recent legisla tive session at Salem. Heard City Manager Fred B. Cur rey boost for a good attendance at the La Grande Automobile and Motor cycle show on March 15, 16 and 17; reduced rates on railroads. Heard George T. Cochran advocate good roads and a good reception for Highway Commissioner W. I Thomp son of Pendleton who will be here Fri- & m ht and at the Muto ghow, r. ,-, c... d . Heard Mr. E. D. Strong, of Port land, assistant manager of Oregon Life Insurance, company, speak for co-operation among business mem for the benefit of the community. The chairman of the day was T. J. Scroggin, cashier of the United States ONGHEON - National bank. Mr. Scroggin had pre pared an interesting Wrogtram, be ginning with the invocation by Rev. S. M. Roberts, ar.d it moved off like clock-work, and the entire luncheon was over by 1 p. m., the hour fixed for adjournment. Mr. Small gave an interesting talk on legislative procedure. He showed that eternal vigilance was necessary in order to get a bill through. He raid that instances of log-rolling and trading and introduction and advocacy of bills for political effect were few. Mr. Scroggin announced that S. D. Crowe would bo the chairman of next Tuesday's meeting. Mr. Strong commended the idea of county. Mr. Epling by common consent was given the distinction of making the wittiest answer to the roll call, when he responded for the Grande Ronde Meat Company saying, "No dogs in our bologna." He got the laughs. Those present were: G. C. Hopkins, C. C. Penington, E. Polaok, C. A. Wiltse, E. C. Herainger, W. B. Sargent, L. M. Hoyt, F. Bleur ney, Linden McCulIough, Colon R. Eherhard, J. P. Graham, Pat Foley, E. E. Kirtlcy, E. N. StTong, V. G. Couch, Geo. II. Curroy, J G. Snodgrass, Lute F. Dunn, F. J. Holmes, F. B. Moe, A Marker, George M. Link, Clarke loiter, L. H. Russell, Charles H. Reynolds, R. C. Bean, G. M. Richey, J. F. Zuk, Roy B. Currey, D. Taylor, J. P. Lottoridgo, Charles W. Gore, E. E. Bragg, A. R. Hunter, Al Daniel, J. F. Okey, S. D. Crowe, G. A. McNeill, Rev. S. M. RolKrts, G. L. Larison, T. J. Scroggin, W. D. McCarthy, C. C. Burt, B. A. Bonbam, J. K. Wright, J. Garfield King, George Cochran, Al bert Small. GET CONDUCT IN DEFEN DING ARMED MERCHANTMEN IS OUTLINED. Washington, March 13. (United Press) Secretary Daniels prepared orders covering the United States Navy gunners conduct in defending armed merchantmen. S(jcretary InBing approved them and they will be issued whenever needed. Secretary Dnniels announced the instructions would be kept secret. He asked newspapers to refrain from speculation regarding their contents. The Weather. Portland, March 13. (United Press) Tho weather forecast: "Rain in west. Rain and snow in cast. , South winds." ORDERS FIRE DESTROYS ELGIN FRAMES THIS MORNING THREE BUILDINGS DESTROYED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF PLATE GLASS BROKEN. BLAZE ORIGINATED IN JAPANESE RESTAURANT K. Yama, Restaurateur, and Seventy lear Old Man Barely Escape ia Night Clothes. Fourteen Volun teers Fight Flames. Ice in Creek Hampers Pressure at First. Elgin, Ore., Mar. 13. Fire starting at two this morning destroyed three frame buildings on Front street, en tailing a loss of from $6000 to $7000. The buildings wore that occupied by K. Yama s Japaneso restaurant, the two-story frame in which was located the dental office of Dr. E. O. Wilson, and the tailor Bhop of W. S. Munkers. A thousand dollars worth of plate glass in the E. M. and S., the Huir and the Blumenstein buildings, was destroyed. Tho fire started in the restaurant building. ' K. Yama escaped in his night clothes and had difficulty in rescuing a 70-year-old man named Bennett who was sleeping in the restaurant build ing., . Fourteen volunteer fire fighters fought the flames for two and a half hours. At first ice in the creek hampered the water pressure. Con siderable damage, was done to the tolophone lines of the Union County Telephone company. The fire was stopped by the two story stone K. of P. fraternal build ing to the north of tho burning Front street frames. All windows in. this building were damaged as were many in the Masonic building to the east and north. Some insurance was carried on all the losses. SWISS MINISTER 'Washington, March 13. (United Press) Relations between tho State Iepartment and Swiss Minister Ritter are strained. Ritter is unable to see Lansing to present a German com munication .requesting the recon struction of tho Prussian treaty. Rit ter's pro-German moves displeased the State Department. Secretary (Lansing pleaded other engagements whenever Ritter called. GERMANS FIGHT SUPERIOR FORCES JJerlin, via Sayville, Mar. 13. (United Press) It is announced that the Ger mans maintained height fif teen against numerically su perior forces. The enemy gained a small portion of the southwest slope but suf- Ifered tho heaviest losses. GERMANY PROTESTS RELIEF WORK New York, March 13. ( United Press) Germany unofficially protested at the American administration of Melgian relief work in I Northern France. .She wants a neutral nation to supervise the work on account of German-American relations. Herbert Hoover, director of lelief, hits sailed for Spain. SI SNUBS
