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1 CSn-ion3X. )idj?tcd ijVcLtiy H. W Wallowa County Official Paper. Enterprise City Official Paper. Authorized Ptper for Pub- ; , iiC'!i.;i o Tinb.r and I H "O IH VOL. 2. NO. 3 Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon, Thursday, May 14, 1908. Whole Number, WANTED. 107 Cub Hears, f 11 uml upwards. Thomas Siegmund, Elgin, Ore. 2t4 FOR SALE. DL'ROC JKKSEY PIGS, Thorough bred. Can lie registered. Sep or ad dress C. R. Elliott & Son, Wullowa, Ore. . 4i)t8 WOULD CONTINUE COUNTY SEAT FIGHT Wallowa's Desperate TacticsScheme To Prevent Building of County Court House. Timothy 1 1 ay, Outs, Hye and Barley, also one of my Farms. H. D. Sunforil, 3 utiles 8. W. of Enterprise. 4(itf TAKEN UP. Two Hokses: One sorrel gelding!, Bfenf flli,,"e B,1i?,Ml.i,n 6 ,niP Ca: . , , ,, , , .. , ,, , I test that would settle the couutv sent branded Hon right shouldor and on qucHtion, Wallowa is .esorting to tho left stifle. One bay gelding branded, j desperate tactics of continuing the with horseshoe on left Htifle. About : tight after June. That is its "city hull" I oiter in a nutshell. Any decision that leaves the onnntv still renting a building for a court house, simplv starts tho countv neat three years Falrview. old. E. W. Kouthwick, 1 t4. LOD'uE DIRECTORY. I. O. O.K. Enterprise boduc, No. 153. Emerald Kcheknu Lodge, No. 119. K, of P. Kuterprlse Lodge, No. t. Juunlui Temple, No, 7, Tythlnn . Slstors. Masonic Enterprise Chapter, No. :ie. Knynl Arch Masons, meets llrst mid third Tuesduys of each mriith In Masonic Hall. All visiting Royal Arcli Ma sons welcomed. J. It. Or.MHTEAn, High I'rlest. D. W. 8UEAHAK, iserreuu-y. , Wullowa Ludire, .No. W, A. 1 & A. At., meets uneunil anil fourth Sat urday of puck monrll la Mnjnle IIhU. Visitluu Mf.HOUH welcomed. t'l H. Zl'RCHKR, W. M. W. C. Boatman, Secretary. Wallowa Vulloy Chapter, No. 50, light ill earnest. That's to plain that nooie call doubt it. Human nature would have to change mightily . if the citizens of ti e natural location fur the county would give Hp Biter a decision secured through such a trick. There is but one way to end the county scat scrap, an'd that is for the county to own its court house. This both candidates for county judge have publicly pledged themselves to do, so tl ere is no chance for the- acceptance of Wallowa's offer. That is well known at Wallowa and is probably why the offer was made. The offer of $5,000 real money and splendid tite given to tbe county by Lutei prise, is 50 percont better finan cially for the county, even if the "city hall" offer by Wallowa was bona fide. Just how much dependence can be placed In the "'city hall" dream is evi denced by tho way in which Wallowa lias bogged tbu county road fund for the county ITT McLain, are working on the telephone line to tii'i "sheep pen." Mr. and Mrs. Fay returned Friday from Wallowa. Mr. Pnrdy is blowing out stumps . this week. Giles Paughertv is working on the government "sheep pen." First in County. The News Record is installing ft new Brower drum cvlimh r power press this week, the first high grade newspaper press ever brought to Wallowa county. French Accepts. Yielding to pressure of party duty . 1:..:...: t t; 1.. l.u I.. and Union, J. A. French has consented 1 " ' ' uf lst "uw",1 Whitt.er the to run as Democrat!.! candidate for LW.ho'"t.r(' ki ed. Us brotliVr- lu-iu, i iuiih n.ujfiiuim, in mo HOT A TRUE BILL Grand Jury Docs Not Indict Boy Yho Shot Raymond After Liquor Sellers. with The grand jury found not joint representative. Herman Wanders Froir Sanitarium O. H., meets first mid third Sntur. days of each month, in Miwoaio . years, depriving tho rest of nil. YisItliiB Stars aru alwuys wel- ot its lair share. come. i vote the county sent to Wallowa on to. w. Olive Lockwood, W. XI. DANinr, Hovi), Meo. , A. KsKleCamp, No. KMW, M. W. A. Moots First and Third Thursdays la each uiontli In ntw rnternal hall. Visiting Selghbors Always welcome. J. G. itKXME, Consul. T. 11. Dill, i:crk. Aneroid amp. No. .3312, It. . of A. W. Of V. KaU-rpriM." Camp, No. 535, TV . of W. . Aluutta Circle, No. 278. W. of W. Waut French to Rus. From I.o Grande Star. A petition was circulated yesterday ..Monday) to have tho name of J. A. French of F.ntorprise placed on the olticial ballot as democratic, candidate for joint representative for Union und ' Wallowa counties. Mr." French is the retiring county clerk of Wnliowat'onn ty. Tlie petition circulated yosterday received about f- hnudred signatures. its proposition to rent a buildinif (not yet built) to the county for a court house, and here is the result: (1) Start a county seat fight that would last for years. (2) Start a fight to . divide the county, doubling every man's share of the county expenses. CHICO CHIRPS. Heavy Saow Fall. The heaviest fall of snow of the year on the divide between Big Sheep and the Imnaha, Hcconiparied the storm nf Inst week. 'About 12 inches fell and very drop is soaking into the ground, j work' thus assuring gooa summer range. I iui Chico, May U School beiran hero in district No. 50, May 11. The citizens have built a neat little school room and out of 13 pupils who drew' school money 11 are attendiug school and others will be in line soon. ' " - - Everybody H pioud-of the little school house and have a-riht to be for it is a credit to any neighborhood. I will not say any tiling " about their teacher. They do not know him and as he spends most cf his tiino. fishing they v, ill probably know little about lii id wIikh his three months is out. Walter Fay has "begun the construc tion of a new houso. Thomas F.dgiuar.d has been employed to do tho carpenter Jacobs, Mr. Johnson and Johnio The following dispatch regarding John M. Herman, Jr., who was re cently taken to a Portland sanitarium, explains itself: Tacorna. Wash., May 8. Afflicted with attacks of mental aberration dur ing which be I- unable to control his actions and will go places and do and say things exactly opposite to his de sires, John Herman, a surveyor, whose home is in Oregon, this afternoon made application at police headquart ers for protection, asking that his physicians In Portland be notified of his whereabouts. "I am troubled with spells of tem porary insanity," said Herman, "and during one of these attacks I ran away from the Mountain View Sanitarium, at Portland, yesterday. When these spells come on me I cannot do as I wish, in fact I always do exactly opposite. 1 imagined that some one was after me at the sanitarium, and so I quietly skipped out. I had money and boarded a train for Taooma. When these attacks are not ou my mind is as clear as any one's. My reason for applying for protection is that I am afraid another attack will come on and I might go further away." Physicians at the sanitarium phoned the authorities here to hold tbe patient until some one called for him. Herman has a wife anil two children living in Wullowa County, Oregon, lie had been in the Mountain View Sanitarium about three weeks when he escaped. , Road Survey Dates. - C. F. Evans, No; 2, Mav'lO. - " G. W. right, " ' 21. O. W. Harris, ' 22. H. F. Stuhblefield ," 25. hitlicr home In the Snake river country last December. Kaymoud was beating the boy's mother at the time. Young Whlttier hurried to a neighbor and gave himself up. He was brought to Enterprise and put uutier ooikis. liie action or tne grauu prise while Miss Mona visited Mrs. Sam linker and family. W H Graves reports llre'luck at the lambing camp. There are from one to four lamts per ewe. That is going some. linker and Flannery purchased of J. Hidstrup a Percheroii stallion ; con sideration f250. Jim Woodell a prominent business man of Enterprise was in this part of the country the first of the week soliciting orders for groceries. Leonard, Seal, and Sam Baker have caught and killed 20 coyotes in three days with their dogs and guns, report having about 60 scalps They believe they have the best n the euunty. Lostine Planning For Celebration They now. dogs jury ,u freeing hhn was not unexpecf! . Eurl Childers, 27. Flora Will Celebrate. Flora will have a two days celebra tion of tho glorious Fourth, under the n anagomeut of tho M. ,V. A. camp, which mado a big success of tho cele bration there two years ago. if -0Mm R EVOLVED THAT BEAUTY PAFVTLY HID JJErJJND VEIL 15 flORE APPARENT JTIU. A VElLOrTVnZ) HD-P5 7WD I EVER SPOIL A PEAUTIfUU FACE. BWTERBRO'Wft fit Lr La :A - Tllttf lit ed So indictments were found against Jidge II. Tippettor Scott Clark, who were Tinder bonds charged with J assault. True bills were returned Tuesday against the four Joseph men charged with gambling and John Johnson ou charge of assault with intent to com mit rape. Win. uottingliam and Dan Clark of the north end are indicted, the former for giving away liquor and the latter tor assault with dangerous weapon. The grand iurv is comuosed of Win. Cattrou, W. C. Dorrance, E. A. Cross- ler, J. W. Alford, H.S. Crown, Kobt. Sblnn, O. T. Prout. Robert Shinn is foreman. They were emoaneled Mon day morning and Judge Crawford es pecially charged them to inquire into tne rumors In regard to violations of the prohibition law. His charsre was specific and plain and is likely to bear iruit. After rending tho local option law to tho Rrand jury, the court said : "Uoutleuien of ti e grand jury, the people of Wallowa county voted this county "dry" under this act of the legis lature by a majority vote. This being the law of this county the people have a right to have the law enforced. It is not a mere perfunctory matter the court's reading this law 'to you. It is a iluty you owe tho people to investigate under this law, and if liquors are being sold or , given away in UiIb ' county, prwent indictmeDts against tho parties guilty of it. About a year ago tbe gra:.d iurv returned a number of indict ments against nnrtles for selling liquors in this county the parties for tho moet part being those engaged in the business and they pleaded guilty to a number of indictments. The Court nt that time imposed severe finos against the parties engaged in the business upon one or two indictments, and the other indict mcnts, that were standing against them, were continued for sentence or disposi tion, with the express statement by tho Court that if the parties heeded the law and afterwards refrained from further selling or disposing of intoxicating liquors, that these standing indict ments, or indictments not disposed of, would he disposed ol in such a manner, as not to injure them ; but that if they continued in the matter, they need not expect any mercy at the hands of the Court. Some of these parties have gone out of business, and the Court has di rected the dismissal of those indict ments against them. Other of the parties have-conducted themselves in such a way, that there is a strong sus picion that they have been eng: ged in the business since that time. No judicial knowledge or evidence, legul evidence to that effect lias coma to, the knowledge of the Court. But rumor has it, that they are engaged, and have been engaged in that matter. On yes terday morning one ot tbe preachers of this town annour.ced it, that within tbe last week or two six barrels of beer had been shipped to Lostine. It is my duty to call your attention to theso facts, gentle men. It is tho purpose of the Court to enforce this law to the full extent, if it can, and this law requires the Court to enforce it. It is your duty to investi gate these matters, and help the Court out in this matter. I hope you will make a thorough investigation of this matter, and as a result of vour investi gation, with the course that the Court will take, it will make this county what the majority of the voters want it to be, a "dry" county in fuct as well as in theory." The jury returned lucsday evening tne lint true and true oliis an above stated, and another true bill Wednes day. It Is still in session. will cele If nresent sentiment prevails at a mass meeting of citizens that will be held soon. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McCubbin re turned last week from their winter's sojourn In California. Their daughter Mrs. Dolly Pierce, of Anacortes, Wash., accompanied them home for a short visit. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Ooodmnu and her sister, Miss Carrie Van . Pelt, re turned Saturday from Ashland where Miss Van Pelt has been attending normal. DEATH RECORD. CSPYRKMT fib. SV TMt BUITtHBIUWNCa. CHICAM. A VEIL WILL- BEAUTIFY ,YOV ANL KrCOl tXi YOVtV -UM- PLEXION. WE HAVE AL-50 oME GOOD COMPLEXION PRE-5ERV- 5gg -"TV" PRICE-5 TPvOM 75 CTS. ER-S IN THE WAY OF .SUN UMBRELLAS. TO $3.50. ' YOU JHOULD SEE THE NEW GRAY CANVASS OXFORD WE ARE SELLING AT $1,50 AND THE WHITE CANVASS filBSoN TIE, LARGE EYELETS AT $1.75. FINE PATENT LEATHER GIBSON TIES AT $2.75. . RESPECTFULLY, Henry Miller, an honored plcnoer of Wallowa county, died- at his homo in Turlock, Calif., Sunday morning aged 73 years. No particulars of Ids death nave ncen rcceiveu. sir. iMiuer was born in Virginia and came to Oregon 30 years ago. He was active in the up building of this county and no man was more highly respected. He served two terms as county treasurer. About a yoar ago ho removed to Bcavertcn and Inst winter to Turlock. He leaves a widow, two sons, Charles Miller of Tur lock, Robert Miller of Vail, and one daughter, Mrs. Oeorge O'Hrien of Wallowa. J. U. Heard, better known as Orund pa Beard, who resided nour Paradise, died Hundny morning, aged 73 years. County School Notes. Miss Jennie Hayes will teach a summer term of school In Smith Mountain district. - - ; N J) Burgnyne of district 84 wts In Enterprise on school business Saturday. About 60 pupils are taking the Hth grade final examinations this week. Miss l'lorence Rigdon of Kent, Sherman countv. who Is vlsitlmr Mr and Mrs. C. P. Ragsdale. will accent a probably iu the position as teacher, irout ureek distrlot. Miss Beulnh M. Frost will teach the summer term at Fruita, and Mrs. Ntella Hnnville the summer term at The Butte. A teacher Is wonted at Bly, Wash., just north of the Wallowa county line. Apply to N. W. Appllngton, Illy, Wash. Swamp Creek district will build a new school house this summer. How the North Country Sees It From the Flora Journal The north country Is not as "dead easy" us some may think. It was we, and not Enterprise, who nominated W. G. Locke and that before any other man was in tho field for nomination for county commissioner. Wo hnd nothing against Mr. McDonald, he is a splendid man, hut we thought we were and still think we are entitled to a lopreseutative on tho county board. A court house proposition must soon be considered, wherever it Is decided that (he site shall be. Mr. locke has not made his opinion on this subject known, but from the cautious, business like way he handles his own affairs, we do not think any one need be afraid of his needlessly running the county In debt. OORIS OH TRIAL MANSLAUGHTER Great Interest Taken in Second Trial of Young Printer for Killing C. G. Sims. The second trial of James Doris for killing Charles O. Sims, on tho porch of llaun's hotel in Lostine, in October, 190G, began in the circuit court Mon day afternoon. The regular panel and all but one of tho special venire wai exhausted before the jury was secured Tuesday as follows: Accei, ted: W. W. Duley, L. Soren son, K. R. English, F. S. Ashlev, Al fred Kinney, W. J. Beach, J. S. Pratt, Wash Ownbey, S. P. Miller, W. F. Eisenbeis, M. K. Buo, Ham- Hough. Excused by state: J. 11.' Pritton, Thos. Rich, L. T. Powers. : Excused by defense: J. C. Subor. Excused for cause: T.- F. Lath rope, M. Crow, II. I). Akins, Jno. Huffman, B. B. Boyd, Carl Whitmore, J:tclt Ison. Excused for term by judge : T. H. Feagins. Doris is being tried for manslaughter. At tho first trial tho charge was first degree murder, but as the jury found him guilty only of manslaughter, bo can not be tried again on the graver chnrgo. Tho former verdict wns re versed a low weeks ngo by tho supreme court. As boforo, l.'orls is defended by Judge A. S. Bounett of The Dalles, and Burleigh & Boyd. District At torney Ivurihoe appears for the state. The circumstances of the killiug aro too well known for repetition. The State completed Its case Wednesday noou. No now facts were introduced. The defense will finish presenting testi mony probably Friday, the caso going to tho jury Saturday. The two liquor cases against B, G. Monkman are not set for trial im mediately following the Doris caso. Th9 Court Calendar. The May term of tho circuit' court convened Monday morning, Judge Crawford presiding. The following jurors reported: 1 W. C. Dorranco, F. U. English, O. T. Prout, E. A. Crossler, J. II. Britton, H. S. Brown, II. D. Akins. J. W. Alford. i L. Soronson, T. F. Lathropo, M. Crow, Alfred Kmnov, Win, Cattron, W. J. Bench, Fred S". Ashley, J. S. Pratt, T. H. Feagins, L. T. Power, Thos. llich, Robert Shinn, W. W. Duley. , Excused: L. J. Coverstone, A. Tt. Murray, O. M. Padon.AVnlter Bolth, 11, H. Hunt, E. A. Anderson, M. I. Isley, O. H. Lofstuen. Repot ted as sick : Geo. D. Boston. ifter tbu em paneling and charging of tlie grand jury, the dockets were gone through and the following busi ness ti ansacted : EQUITY. Clark vs Oeo. B. Clark. vs Mnry A. Dan forth. dishing O. Rntter. C. Thompson. Pierce. Sct- Maggio hlncken. II. P. Throo Default. Ellen R utter vs Default. Etta Stetson vs John Continued. W. K. Rankin vs W. I tied and dismissed. ' Fred W. Falconer vs rt. II. Dinigher ty. Default and decree of foreclosure. Attorneys' fees $75. F. 1). McCully vs C. V. Christie. Default and decree of foreclosure. 9100 attorneys' fee. Margaret E. Coulter vs Jnnies J Coul ter. Default. La (irande Nat. Bank vs Lostine Mer cantile Co. Demurrer entered. J. W. Rankin vs T. E. Hudson and Emma A. Hudson. Dismissed. Visa Hoduiu vs Albert W. Hodgin, Motion to make more definite sustained. Demurrer to complaint overruled. John O. Dayman vs J. L. Hammack et al. Default, decrco and $iid Atlyb' fees. Charles W. Chiulsey vs Myrtle Chad sey. Default. Continued on last pago. ' PROMISE LAND.' W.J. FUNK & CO. m m Mrs. Clemens and son Clint of ftunnyslde were visiting friends at Promise Saturday evening and Sunday, The Promisa school clcsed May 1. Miss Hnys teacher. She taught a very successful term of school. Mrs. J. K. Carper who has been ill for the last few (lavs is Improving. We are having plenty of ruin the last few days. Miss Lula Sonner visited Miss Seza Miller Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Henderson moved to their home on West Gross man last weeK. . Miss Pearl Sannar and Miss Nana Miller were visiting Misses Viola anil Jennie Carper Sunday. Mr. Marvin of Wallowa parsed through Promise Saturday. B. K. Miller went to Enterprise Saturday to attend court. ELK CREEK JOTS. Elk Creek, May 8 Miss Zelma Ogs- born who has been staying witli Mrf (.oilman wns called homo this morn lug by the illness of her mother. j (i Matbeny ami danghler Mona were out from Itiinahn the first of the week, Mr Matheuy going on to F.nter Our Abstracts Arc Reliable, Fees Reasonable And All Orders Receive Prompt Attention. Our Large Fire Proof Safety Vault is Com pleted and our patrons are invited to deposit their valuable papers without charge. BURLEIGH & BOYD, Lawyers Wi Wallowa Law, Laod , and Abstract Co. S r?-iit-v r i-js r-c-