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“I did not shoot those men down
in cold blood,” he exclaimed. ‘1
“BROWN’S” “THE SATISFACTORY STORE”
“BROWN’S”
don't give a G— D— what they say.
SLAYER OF J 0 SAXTON AND JACK 8»®ton Dad told Charley Rigdon,
There Is never any “letting up” of our efforts to procure and give our patrons
WEST FOUND GUILTY
Kurtz and others whom I do not'
want to name, that he would shoot
the biggest values in Merchandise that is ottered in Burns. This Store Is full of life
me on eight. I sent him word he
vigor and enthusiasm and every effort is stronger than the one before, because we
couldn't do it.
:AT.
Will be Executed at the State Penitentiary
are growing, broadening and strengthening.
“I had no intention of killing.
Friday. January 2.S.
2d, l<MM--Alempts
l<tO4--Atempts
We are going to share our profits
'K--.
Jack West, the gun was not even |
Arietta In Jail.
'««inj.
raised from my side. I knew I I
with our patrons, by glvlngaway
1
The trial of Harry I). Egbert for loould not 8et ft'va-v uule88 1
sseo.
j | the murder of John G. Saxton Saxton away from his weapons, for i
t j came to a close last Tuesday. The the.first shot he fired through the
| jury was completed last Saturday partition struck the pistol I hud it» j
j night, J. O. Cawlfield and P. C. my bell and I knew he meant busi
This piano is guaranteed for ten year».
| Peterson, being taken in addition ness.
“
Yes,
I
had
seen
Saxton
come
to
| to the ten published last week.
in endless varieties.
West before. Tbe last time I called !
•
The trial begun Monday morning
and the testimony was all in by to him from the upper window to
fi
8 o’clock that night. There were throw down his weapon. He threw
Ï very few dramatic scenes during his pistol up, but evidently had for
I
the trial, Egbert showing emotion gotten it was single action aud was
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only once, during the reading of a not cocked^forit failed to discharge.
Every cash purchase entitles you to a numbered coupon; one
letter he had written Mabel Rhodes When he threw up his pistol I
half
you cun keep, the other half with the corresponding number
after the killing and- before he left touched the button If I could
you drop in the box provided for the purpose in the store. On the
'H”
That we are headquarters for anything in the Toy
have
made
him
walk
a
wav
some
the Fields ranch,he broke down and
day selected for the Piano to be given away, the coupons will be
line, Work boxes, Toilet cases, Manicure sets, Cuff and
distance without his gun I would
cried.
a* -A *
shook up, then the first coupon drawn will entitle the holder of the
i Button boxes, Shaving sets, Albums, Fancy Baskets,
A D l.eady who was appointed have ran down and got it.”
Egbert
talked
considerable
of
his
corresponding
number
to
this
handsome
Piano.
by the court to defend Egbert,
Glove and Tie boxes, Fancy decorated China plales,
worked hard to save his neck. He case, but we have not tho space to (
* cups and saucers and many other useful presents too
EVERYBODY HAS fl FAIR CHANCE TO WIN
did more than a majority of the at give it in full. We were frequently ,
numerous to mention.
torneys would under the circum interupted and could not get a full j
IS.
stances, and made a most eloquent story. What was said was disjoint
plea before the jury, The defense ed and unsatisfactory.
He seemed very grateful to Mr.
tried to prove that it was done in
•XTTI'TZZ XUE
self-defense, claiming that Egbert l.eady for his efforts in his behalf!
had been sent word by Saxton that and said: “No man could have done
Purchase of five cents is just as liable to win as aae ■mountfrig to f too.
more and I regret I am unable to
he would kill him on sight.
. I coupon wilT.be given with each cash purchase rntsde in
The Times-Herald regrets it has pay him fot his work.”
for young and old
the store. The drawing will'lake place in Locher's FTaU.
not the space to give at least a part
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.
of
the
testimony
but
all
the
state
WB CONT1NUH TO GIVE TRADING STAPPS.
5,
Later in the evening, between 9
ments bearing materially on the
and 10 0,clock, Egbert asked, tor I
case were quito lengthy and the
*»
paper and wrote a letter to Mabel I
facts are already known to our
Rubber Boots and Overshoes of all
Rhodes stilting lie intended suicide I
readers.
and of his affection for her, also to j
Descriptions.
The case was given to the jury
attend his funeral the next day.
Jtovot
just before the noon recess on
Remember ourjow prices on
He again repealed his threat to butt j
1».
Tuesday. After eating lunch the
his brains out.
Deputy Sheriff!
jury was locked up and a few
IMHC'
Hugbet and tho guards started to]
minutes after 4 o’clock filed into
unlock the cell when he said: “Too
the court room with a verdict of
late
Rube. I've made up my mind.'''
g», ht
guilty of murder in the first degree.
He also said other things but the
(S, Et
Egbert was perfectly cool as he
guards did not remember just what'
::
listened
to the verdict. The court
HAEi
Mail Orders Will Receive Prompt Attention.
B I
he said. Before they could reach |
S | set Thursday morning at 10 o’clock
him he plunged with his whole
Wince
H I to pass sentence on the verdict and
SCHWARTZ
&
BUDELMAN.
weight against tho cell and fell un
Steela*
in the presence of a large crowd
conscious. A physician was sum
Bring all your relation to the
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:. • rnt:::nu^:.‘::n:‘.L“;:.‘tiitttKtnntnnnsnar.': that completely tilled the circuit
moned and found that he was not
court
room
lie
heard
Judge
Clifford
Christmas
ball given by tho Burns
illsa-
- "
'
badly hurt, the scalp not even be
pronounce sentence without show-
Band,
Couib honey at Huston’s.
ing broken. He laid apparently
rs-a.“hE
’Z-CL
inug any signs of losing his nerve.
unconscious until about noon yes Our stock of iron beds is now
Frank Heinz and wife were in
He will bo hanged at the state
terday
when ho revived some and complete nnd at very resonable
the city yeeterday.
penitentiary on Friday, Jan. 29,
complained ofhis head, lie ¡ b able prices. Call and seo our folding
fjjjJAS TH® LARGEST CIRCULATION OF
The ‘‘Conqueror Hat” N Brown 1904.
to eat vory well and smoke cigar- beds, steel couches, etc.—Burns
ANY NEWSPAPER IN THIS COUNTY.
This is the first verdict of mur etts.
Furniture Co
& Sons exclusive agents.
der in the first degree ever rendered
Sheriff
Allen
and
guard
John
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SATURDAY DECBM Bill 12.11-03.
Tom Hutton is in the city from in Harney county. The jurors were
Buoy expect to leave with the con- CLOSING OUT AT IEIHICED PRICES.
hie home at Wagontire.
some of the beet and most substan ilemned man for Salem perhape-
All tho W. N. Jorgenson stock of
Local News.
Reduction in Millinery at Mrs. tial men in the county and the tomorrow.
jewelry,
clocks, stationery, notions,
public feels Egbert deserves the
C. A. Byrd’s. Great Bargains.
etc. lit his old stand must be closed
punishment.
You can buy a Sewing .Machine -lit at a sacrifice and tho goods are
“Buster” Cawlfield s|ient a few
Fur Coate and Storm Coats at N.
Diet. Atty. Miller has received
days in our burg this week.
by making $1 weekly payments at beingjsold at greatly reduced prices.
rown & Sone.
the congratulations of the people
‘(nil ’
•
Brown’s.
.Many valuable and appropriate
Paul Blume was seen on our
\Ve have many new novelties for here on his success in the case. To
CUT-’ reets
. ‘ yesterday.
. j
Christmas
presents may be found
Mrs Adam George and one of her
j Christmas. N. Brown A Sons.
the people of the southern part of
u.
in
this
stock.
Call early.
little
eons
wore
in
nflersuppios
this
Judge Sparrow returned Monday
Frank Matnev was down from thia county this verdict is particu
week:
f bn om a few days’ visit on Pine his Emigrant creek ranch several larly gratifying as the crime was
committed in that section.
Don't forget Horton's when you
! days this week,
f/l. reek.
A representative of Tho Times- are on your rounds looking up
—, ■ Mrs Sam Mickel and son Dave
Haye you seen our boys suits
Herald was [lermilted to talk with ' Christmas present-
‘ lichardson, were visitors t > ur for #3.50 they are unmatcbablo
Presents for everybody. Our
O IS.THK PLACK
the condemned man Thursday 1
ity the first of the week
R R, Sitz und 1*. II. Cray were line is complete. Albums. Dress
bargains.—N. Brown A Sons.
afternoon.
After
the
usual
greot-
rai»»
,
„ ,
,.
up from Lawon mid took in a part ing Cases mid Manicure sets in the
M. V. Smith, one of the old
Joe and James Turner and the ingsand a talk of acquaintances of tho murder trilll tllil week
mere of Lawen, was circulating latter’s wife were in from the \Vel known to both in Douglas county,
Buck Horn ure the latest. Plate
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>
Frank Williams > ii was looking! gluss mirrors, single and trippl.,
mong friends here this w< ek.
. comeville section this week.
Egbert was led to talk of his crime
n f,,w set in Rose wood mid Mahogany.
Bur» Coffee—Three Leaders Chase A ' J. H. Oard, one of our prominent X and the trial. He is a very intel-1 ,fter businMH in ,iliH
iigont
looking
man.
27
years
old
|
*^
r
-
illiarnaor»
Our line of Cut Glass though small
anborn’e M. J. B. Mocha and Java sheepmen, was a business visitor to
is select and of the lx-st make.
and
powerfully
built.
While
he
I
infor,11B
""
he
wi:
Boon
f,r
»♦♦♦’"nd J. II. Folger & C> Mucha A our city this week.
You are cordially invited to call
would answer questions and ^alk Mulheur county where the sheep
ava. Brown’s sell all the best
Husbands and young men want quite freely, he did not give any will I m > wintered The gentleman and inspect them al
---- rands.
Provisions and Feed a JSpeeiaTy.
ing pretty Christmas presents for thing new particularly in regard to is a brother to Congressman Wil
.♦♦♦’ Frank Cummins is
i.|• lb d t ■ wives and sweethearts, should call
liamson.
the case.
All kind» of Fresh Vegetables I b Heason,
'
se crutch«« owing to an a.ciiient at Mrs. Robbins’ art store
In answer to a question he said:
" n which he cut his
kb , ite
-
Mam Street
:::u::::::::re:re::tt:t:ttm:retttttmtt Durlchcitner Building.
J H Garrett is down from Emi “I have a perfect right to either the [
d. H adly. Frank was t-o playful
name
Frost
or
Egbert,
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My
father's
1
1
grant creek. Mr. Garrett inform-
jocj: rith a new axe.
us he has been suffering from grip name is Frost but I was legally ,
haw*: The
pronj gar, jg now un
• •
ever since he was down here to adopted by an aunt when three ;
Mr the managemen' of Harry C.
He
is
now
im-
years
old
and
look
her
name
Eg-
<
court last month,
^zimilh where your st . k will be
bert.
My
mother
is
dead,
th«nk
;
proving.
NAreJl cared for. He has good, com- j
God—or thia blow would have ! R
room— .
u-* ortable livery rig- and fresh | Carpets that finish the
.. .
. 'killed her.
Those
beautiful
patterns
that
make I
LEWIS & McHARGUE, Propta.
torse«.
‘‘No, I have not the ueans to I :■
nr: ■
your home so cosy and comfortable
New and Elegant Livery Turnouts Complete. Freeh reams
The Windsor, and- r the manage- —all grades from 50 cents a yard carry my case up and I am sorry.
If
I
could
get
it
before
the
supreme
j
will
divide
the
profits
uent of C. B. Smith A Co., i« one up. Brown’s.
Horn»’« boarded by the dty,
er
1er*'
court I could bring tha sentence
with you. on all lines of
F,. >ftbe most popular r-- rts in the
month.
Special
care
given
all
elncb
th»t
Joseph L. Shirk, was here several - down to man slanghter. Saxton
Fine«t of liquor« and
botfc' nteriot.
— • -j never made it known to me that he
Special accommodations for Commercial Men
,.
-igare, billiards and can! table* days last week from the .Shirk
ia¿
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is said wu 8 dePulY sheriff nor did be
ranch in Guano valley. 1.
ind expert mixologist-
read tbe warrant to me.”
Cor. Mian and B Sta.,
Private
lets» The 14-year-oId-soi, if Ferd Tip- that Joe had an experience with a
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f
He
appeared
rather
flighty
at
int- n was brought down : .11 >r:.ey goat while here.—Lakeview Exami times, showed more or less excite-
up ester day to reoeiyi med: -al treat- ner.
\ment and would swear with a ven
Earl Swaek and Somy Alberson^ geance 11« i-eemed toreeent tbe
uent, be baring bee: struck ou the
came in yesterday from the An action of tbe officers of tbe court
jr arynx with a bos- >ai w
We havi a fine line of .Ten’s Boys’ Clothing, 1
jrjf -iderable fores. It was feared at drews country. P
F.a.l^ ha* ghren uj- for not allowing Mabel Rhode« to
Shoes, Overshoes. Goodyear Rubber Boots and :
with M«,. During a talk with
irat it »M broker but upon ex- bis po*ition there with the P. L. S ---------------
uninatioa was ho:. d to f-e only Co. and expect to remain here for A. D. Leady in the presence of
shoes which will be sold at greatly reduced prices
tbe present.
■ pulsed.
tbe reporter he said:
N. Brown A Son« are certainly
Had I k Down they would not
Studebaker Wagon*. ¿Hacks
irriagee, Buggnaa: d i
‘ i giving their caah customer« good allow me a few hours with my wo
The be»t <4 order will be maintained thiuugb«* tho e«««iog
ar« arriving now fed selling m fast inducement- They have just re man it would Lave be*n all off with
and tlx management will u«c every rode««« '•«
th« affair
ceived a handsome piano with ma tbe ‘big Swede.* I would have
(?. i* we «an get th-
Our -tore is hetidyuarters for
tlx
mo»t
mscbesriul
affair
o<
the
«eaawi
Ikmt
• AtaH-
...t»« ear load« of th- *e goods h re hogany case which they will give butted my brains out against th«
Ì4
. id in train«. 71. be-l stock of away to their customer« in lb- cell and ail h—1 c- uldn't have «trip
OOOZD XvCXXTÖlO.
ped me." Tbi* ia tbe first intima-*
. ig ii* and Vet
Supp r will be Served at Narrow» Bateel
tioo be had given of any «ueb
Baraa. Call at
11-r«n tf yaa 4a n
I - flala paten «fl thought and tbe guard« present did
Al
¡-reaaattim* ‘
magnificent too*
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not take it «eriously.
*
renitrerererenretreretre
g EGBERT SENTENCED TÜ HANG
CASH STORE,
The Proper and cheapest place to Trade.
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Santa Claus will soon be here.
The Child who Buys a Hair Ribbon
May get a Piano Thrown in.
I
WORTH«00
I
HOW THE PIANO WILL BE GIVEN AWAY.
REMEIVrBER^
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ÇTHEREARE NO CHARGES OF ANY NATURE CONNECTEDj
Our prices are the lowest,
our stock the very Best.
WEARING APPAREL
Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s Shoes, •
QUILTS AND BLANKETS.
FULL LINE OF STAPLE GROCERIES.
BURNS. OREGON
Times
MILLER & THOMPSON
PRESENTS and PRESENTS.
HUSTON
Flour
Grain,
Groceries,
Tropical and Domestic
Fruits when in Season.
The Welcome Pharmacy, i
The White Front Livery Stable
WATERS, HACEY & CO
Dry Goods,
Christmas Goods,
and Notions.
GRAND BALL
Narrows. Oregon. December 18, l*t!3
I
Come in and let us show you our
goods and quote you prices.
SANTA CLAUS
COCHRAN HALL.