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-par volume xn. GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1913. number i PIE HUNTERS CLARK. Mexicans Who Fired Into American Territory Will- Long Delays Finally End wAixinvA land eruor RIGHTED. KBIT iilSlilT ilEREIES Says Leader uteres fc W1 to fon-c a general' election' on the of whether aid to the British navy ehull be In Canadian built andjrtmtuned ships, or in cash.

Borden's plana contribution of $35,000,000 in bash. Barely a quorum was pres- ent tn the house of commons, moot of the members sleeping at their desks. It Is admitted the house will be in continuous session at least until midnight Saturday Baker EUs Elect Baker City, March 5. (Special) The highest honor In the gift of Baker Lodge No. 33S, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, was conferred last evening on A.

A. Smith, when by a unanimous rote of the lodge he was chosen as Exited Ruler for the ensuing year, succeeding William J. Lachner. The list of officers' follow: Exalted Ruler A. A.

Smith. Esteemed Leading Knight Herbert) Chandler. Esteemed Loyal Knight J. A. Churchill.

Lecturing Knight O. W. E. Balrd. Secretary George H.

Foster. Treasurer Louis. Fernald. Tyler T. Parker.

Trustees for three years Palmer. Delegate to Grand Lodge Wm. J. Lachner. Alternate Judge Gustlve Anderson.

Consldlne Partner Fined. San Francsco, "March 5. A fine of $200 was imposed by Police Judge Deasy on Sid Grauman, manager of the Empress theatre, who pleaded guilty to violation Of a section of the code which makes, it a misdemeanor to persuade Inmates of a disorderly house to engage tn an Indecent exhibition. The case against Consldlne was dismissed yesterday when Grauman took the responsibility. Darrow Trnl Near End.

Los Angeles, March the Dar- row trial, Judge Powers Is making the closing address for the defense this afternoon. FINGER PRINT EXPERT IS 1 Douglas, March 3. men were ordered to return the fire and shoot to kill." Colonel Guilfoyle, commanding the ninth cavalry. "'Yesterday's flriug across the border was done without sanction. I shall execute the guilty soldiers when the identity is determined." General OJeda commanding the Mexican garrison at Agua These were the statements ot Mex-can and American commanding officers today as a consequence of the exchange ot a hundred shots over the boundary line yesterday when several Mexicans were killed or wounded.

The. American border patrol is doubled and additional, machine guns have been placed In com, mandlng positions. COLLECTION AGENCY SOLD SC. 3C, Phipps of Viewport News, Tfc, Locates in the City. The National Protective Service of this city has been sold to M.

M. Phipps of Newport News, ana lie will conduct the office hereafter. He will be located In the Loftua building where the agency now Is. LONG EES FREE TfO) H) AND COME AS HE LIKES. Attendant Will Be at His Side When Confers With Attorneys.

New York. March 5. That Harry Thaw came and went freely from asylum during the auper-lntendency of Dr. John W. Russell, who resigned last week, was learned today.

The governor has ordered Dr. Leak, acting superintendent, to treat Thaw the same as other patients and permit him to confer with Attorney Vinly In the nrosence of an attendant. WATCH DOG OF THE NAYY. THAW'S RIGHTS NOW LIMITED ERRORS DECADE OLD Overlapping Land Sections to Be Righted Near Enterprise. Washington, March 5 General land office delays have set a new record in the case of two townships near Enterprise and Joseph, Wallowa county, In Northeastern Oregon, where settlers have for more -than ten years been kept waiting for a correction of the original survey that may deprive them from a considerable part of their lands.

Congressman Hawley has Just secured from the cc-sals-aloner of the general land office a spe cial deputy irho will adjust the trou ble this spring. Discovery that the two townships overlapped upon an adjoining grant was made in 1903 and the land with Its settlers established was with drawn from entry. The settlers stay, ed, acquiring squatters' rights, but many buildings they have construct ed, and Improvements of land made thus far, may finally he found" to be long across the line s- The general land office had simply, failed, during ten years, to finish the work began when it withdrew the NEW YORK PHYSICIANS OPPOSE HIS CULTURE. He Is Unable to Obtain Suitable (Rooms to Demonstrate Cure, New York, 'March 5. "Great God.

men! People are dying while this talk is going on. Give this man a square deal and let him prove the worth, of his culture, This is the plea voke -today for Dr. Friedman by Charles S. Finlay, president of the National Medical as- jsoclation, and who bitterly denounc-J ed what be characterizes as "efforts made in certain quarters to embarrass the Berljn scientist." He openly charges- New York physicians with interfering with Friedman and that he has found Impossible to rent sultable quarters In which to demon strate his cure. Finlay has stated that thousands of eon sump tves are awaiting some definite assurance of the efficacy of his remedy.

GOTHAM UDNERTAKING BIG Project Eqnal Almost to That of (lie Canal and Is to Be Rushed. New York, March 5. To hasten the completion of the more than rapid transit system, the public service commission has adopted the subway contracts. The cost Is almost equal to that of the Panama FRIEDMAN'S PATH BLOCKED SrWID i 1 JNEW STEERING COJDHTTEE BE-I 1NG FORMED TO RUN CON. GJKESS HEREAFTER, Senator Agree on Kern as Chairman of Cancan Committee Which Makes Him he Majority Leader Clark Un-nJmossly Re bo ml aa ted by Demo crate as Speaker of Lower Hoase.

Washington, March 6. Champ Clark was unanimously, renominated by the Democrats as speaker of the new house. 8enator Kern was chosen as a majority leader In the senate through his permanent selection nn c.hAlrmftn of tha annate caucus. Ha Is authorized to choose eight other members ot the "steering committee' which will superintend the final formation of the new Senators Salisbury of Delaware, INewlands of Nevada were elected secretary and vice, chairman respectively, of the steering" committee. Other Nominations In.

7 Washington, March 5. Wilson has V. Inn. Edgar Clark of Iowa and John Hj Marble of California to members of the interstate commerce commls- KING SEEKS OFFICE, L-v Friends Want Him to Be Federal Judge la Oregon District. San Francisco, March 5.

California and Oregon are expected to lock horns In the senate over the appointment of a successor to Federal Judge Morrow whose Jurisdiction Includes both states. Will R. King, mentioned as secretary of. the interior, Is now in a position to make a strong bid for the Judgeship Oregon has two Democratic senators but It Is not at all certain they will agree on the i SALT LAKER COMES. Groceryman to Move Family Here In Spring With Local Firm C.

A. Nichoalds. for manr years connected with' the Symns Utah Gro- Cery company of Salt Lake in an In- fiucntlal way, has come to La Grande to accept a with the La Grande Grocery company as Wallowa county representative of the company. Mr. Nlchoalds who now owns very desirable residence property In Salt Lake, will buy property in this city this spring, and move his family here and become a permanent resident.

"We deem It a business stroke to have Mr. Nlchoalds with us," said General' Manager Emahlser of the wholesale firm this morning In an-, nounclng the arrival of Mr. Nlchoalds. "He is thoroughly competent and will very desirable family to Grande growing Fiddler Is Freed. Spokane, March 3.

Jim Noah's ability to get dance musio out of a fiddle secured his release from the Walla Walla county Jail rs cently. where he was putting up on account of his Inability to pay a fine. He still had $11.50 worm of time to serve, when a number of his Russian friends annearpd tn rnnrt unit nM the remainder of the fine, saying Noah had to play the part of the orchestra at a four day marriage Jubilee. ma LEADER HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS WlPj DISPOSE OF AIL APPOINT. MENTS HEREAFTER WILSDN UYSD01 RULE tatement Issued In Which Method of Obtaining Appointments for Any Office Ii Laid Down Only men Personally Asked to, Will AppU- canto See Mr.

Wilson Orer Offices. Washington, March 5. Smashing precedents and giving every Indication he will be president In reality. Wood row Wilson has announced that of departments will dispose of patronage without dictation. He regrets It; be says, but he deems It la his duty to decline to see applicants for office personally.

The only exception is when he himself Invites them to the white house for an luter-; view, Mr. Wilson's office issued a statement today dealing with this situation in which it is said: "It is his purpose to devote his attention earnestly and constantly- to business of the government and big question affecting the nation. He knows from experience governor that a greater part of his energy would be spent In Interviewing can didates for office unless he sets an invariable rule, tt is bis intention to deal with appointments through the heads of the executive depart-' meets." Wiln sat in his office with the door to Secretary Tumulty's room -wide open. A score of New Jersey men wandered into the presidential sanctum without hindrance; they were not even announced but werej warmly received. To add to the gen- eral atmosphere of democracy, a d'jz- fen photographers were allowed in, the outer parlor offices where they photographed callers indiscriminate- ly, and even got a couple of snap-j hots of Tumuly at work.

The final touch of Wilson's accessibility came, when through Tumulty, be announced that hereafter the unwritten law which forbids a president being directly quoted, will be. a law no longer. He announced he is preparing a plan to see newspaper men at stated intervals and that there will be no objection to direct quotation of his views In answer to ques tions. Wilson awoke this morning greatly refreshed after his first night's sleep In the white house. President Taft had removed the office chair and the clerks unearthed one which Roosevelt had used.

Wilson got right down to business forthwith. Streets of the capital today presented a genuine "morning after" appearance. Thousands ot lunch baskets and boxes, portions of the decorations and papers littered the principal streets and railroad and trolley stations were crowded with visitors returnng home. The weather Is perfect today In contrast to yesterday when the wind blew hard all day. BOflSDEN HOLDS FAST.

Sir Laarler Poshes Him Hard With Connter Naval Scheme. March 5. Battling for his official life and his government. Premier Borden still held firm today, the thVd continuous session of the Dominion parliament In which Liberal opposition led by Sir Laurier seeks A FINAL LIST OF ADVISERS AX. SOOTED BY WILSON THIS FORENOON fob Meejlng at Eleven, to Get Aequlatod, New Cabinet Is Formed and Beady Business Short Statement Issued by Wilson In Csnjnnetlon With His Final Selections WILSON'S CABINET AS AN.

NOUNCE BY HIMSELF. Secretary of State William J. Bryan of Nebraska. Secretary of. thd Treasury William O.

McAdoo, of New York. Secretary of War Llndley M. Garrison of New Jersey. Attorney General James Mo- Reynolds of Postmaster General Repre- sentatlve Albert Burleson of 8 Texas. Secretary of the Navy Jo- sephus Daniels of North Caro- Una.

Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane of California. Secretary of Agriculture Da- fr vid H. Houston of Missouri. Secretary of Commerce Rep- rosei tatlve William.

Redfleld of New York. Secretary of Labor Represen- tatlve William B. Wilson of Pennsylvania. Washington, March 5. Wood row Wilson's new cabinet met at 11:00 o'clock.

Secretary of State Bryan said nothing was done further than to get acquainted. Later, Bryan conferred with the retiring Secretary Knox Mr. Cannon visited the white house to pay his respects to the president and congratulate the members of the new cabinet. "I came around to see the men who are new born," said the ex-congressman. "Now I am going around to say farewell to the.

men who have Just died." referred to th retiring cabinet officers. In announcing his cabinet appointments. President Wilson issued the following statement: "Those who know my affecton and admiration fo why his name Is not in the list. Mc-Corabs dldn'e desire a cabinet appointment. I have offered him one of the principal diplomatic posts and I am still hopeful he will accept." Brandels, It was reported will succeed Lane who becomes secretary of the Interior In Wilson's cabinet, as a member of the, interstate commerce commission.

From authortative sources It Is learned that he might become a member of the commission to direct the Investigation into the original cost of the country's railroads. ALASKANS GIYE ADVICE. Alaska Wants Only Bona Fide Cltl-sens for Its Officials. Juneau, March "Name only bona fide citizens for Alaskan posts," Is the theme of a Joint resolution passed by both houses of the territorial logls-ltttre and frwarded to Wilson today. They want men who are acquainted with conditions to rule things here.j 1 The new 'system will all the five burroughs within the five-cent fare to the heart of the city and the project will be compelled by 1917.

Joy Ride FamL San March 6. Ina Wheeler Is dead, Ida Wilson and Frank Stevens are Injured as the result of an automobile accident 'which ended a Joy ride Inst night The machine turned over after skidding down a steep embankment, landing against a tele phone post. Mtas Wheoler was pinned under the s'eerlng wheel. Surrounded by flies containing over 130,000 cards, holding a silent but absolutely sure identification of very man who has enlisted in the navy since 1907, E. Taylor, chief of the navy finger print bureau.

Is fast becoming the terror of men who have been unfaithful In their country's service. Of the men apprehended last year at Mr. Taylor's direction many were deserters. Others had been dishonorably discharged and forbidden to re-enlist. In the four years the system has been in operation 1,700 men have been caught.