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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.
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