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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 7, 1905)
I oMWS NEWS TODAY Tonight and Wednesday, probably fair. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER VOLUME IV LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 7. 1905 NUMBER 94 WELVE MEN SWdAR TO KILL THE CZAR By Soripps New Association I been killed and wounded in a clash lieilin Feb 7 The Tags filatte reports with the polio. tit it a plot to destroy the life of the Czar has been discovered by Eruperor Nioholae himself. His Majesty was walking through the corridors of Taarkoe Selo yesterday, when he hap pened to notice a letter addressed to himself lying upon the floor. The Emperor plcaed up the letter and found that it contained the announce ment that twelve men ..had sworn to kill him as revenue for the St Peters burg maeeeore of January 22nd INTENSE FXOITMBNT PREVAILS The letter ' has caused excitement throughout the entire Palace and elaborate precautions wereiramediately DEMANDS OPENING 0 SCHOOLS Trepoff today summoned the princi pals of the various colleges and or dered them to opeo, announcing that any student who attempted to prevent the re ipening of any school would be banished. Gargaio replied that it would be useless to reopen the schools unless General Trepoff would guaran tee them freedom from polios inter ference, and concede them self govern meat. WARSAW STRIKES NOT VER By Scripps News Association Warsaw Feb 7 As a result of the txknn to nrnteet tha (tear from this unknown danger. The Tzar has not e.tlai.n.asit. nn.,1 m."n. left the Palace since he found the let- tor containing tha information that bis life was; iu danger every moment. MORE KILLED AT WARSAW The earns paper announces that there has been oiore fighting at Warsaw be- tween tb. oops and the strikers and M eagllgement with the troops at that in me ensag nuieub several were anieu were arrested. The peasants from the outside are afraid to bring in their products. The price of provisions has gone up remarkably TWENTY WORMEN KILLED A report from Rodom states that twenty workmen were killed today in aud ninny wounded. r. FATHER 0OPON NOT WOUNDED Gene's, jfvb. 7tn. A Russian priest woo nr: ived here todsy reported that Fther G pjbn traveled with him from s .P c'-biijrg t i Basil, at which place he left tn rio iu orJrtog to Pans, ufsnnal destination being Lmdun. H also reports, thst watber G pon is in good health? and that he is not wound ed. I STRIKE SPREADS - Scripps News Association Obsrlnroy B lg'iim, Feb.7th.- It is announced 'tod iy that 22,972 minern out of 39 4i2 employed in the colliers in this district, are now on a strike. By Scripps News Association J St. PetenriVurg, Feb. 7. At a meet ing of the manufacturers, it was to Jay agreed that the groups of employers should hold meeting in order to de termine what needs of the workmen they could satisfy immediately, with out waiting for legislation SITUATION GHOWS WORSE It is reported that the situation at TiQisand Batoura has grown decided- ly worse, and that at Tiflis tneny have place At Sbarzyayko twenty lour were killed and forty wounded The troops have been sent to Ku'no at which place serious disorders have been re ported repairing the mains and it will be at least a day or two before thing? can again be gotten into shape The door in the main entrance of the Rutte Hotel has been thrown out of gear and it was necessary to repair it before it could be used further. It Beams that the slide, instead ol being down hill ss usually the case, is inclining uphill toward the north. Butte Inter-mountain. WOULD EXAMINE HIS CLOTHING POLICE FRAUDS IN CHINATOWN PERIOUS TROIIrlLE FEARED Ky Scripps News Association Lodz Feb 7 The strikers entered the mills here today and destroyed the machinery. The situation is growing rapidly worse, ard a critical time is exported on the ninth of Feb when the strikers will be paid. The mills have shut down indefinitely . (By Scripps News Association) San Francisco, Feb. 7th. The grend jury in a report submitted tn.s afternoon declared that they had in disputable evidence of police corrup tion in Ohinatown The grand jury olaims that tbey can prove the passing of bribi money and that they have lisoovered the agent. Thirteen bun uieu Dollars oi oiarkeu uiouey nas been found in the borne of Seargent Thomas Ellis, former commander of the Chinatown squsd. It is reported that Ellis baa been promised immu nity from prosecution if he would make a complete confession. It is be loved that be told all be knew about the aystsm of bribery in Chinatown. Eili, another Sargent, aud 'en pa trolmen have been mentioned as hav ing received money, the sargent receiv ing from 1250 to 9276 per week, end the patrolmen from $30 to 940 per wt-fk N direct allusions were made t tbi hed ot the f l o department By Scripps News Association . Bloomingion, Feb 7 Wben Samuel Gompere, pieeident of the Amerioaa Fade ation of Labor, finished bis speech iu the National Convention of Tailore, Herman Nebut, of Pittsburg moved thst a committee be appointed to ascertain whether or not president Oompers wire union-made ooihing. Nehus was made the committee, but wheu Gompere advanoed to allow him to examine his clothing, Nehus re mained in bis sat n the derision of the convention. The convention re fused to indorse the socialists party. KUROPATKIN ASKS FOR MORE SOLDIERS BUTTE MONTANA SLIDES UP HILL f Considerable trouble is being ezpor ienced by the gas and water oompanies owing to the breaking of the pipes under the surfaoe of East Broadway. the ground at the corner of Wyomh g and Broadway seems to be rapidly settling and as a consequence the pipes gat on one side of the street and wster on the other have been thrown out of plumb, causing several distinct breaks which are now h.in repaired. The street is torn up in the work of (Hy Scrips News Association) St Petersburg Feb 7th The trans Siberian railway has become clogged with an enormous amount of freight which the minister ot Ways and Com munications tried to send over it. As a result, the interruption in the arrival of the supplies for General Kuropat-1 kin s army is seriously threatened. MORE LAND FRAUDS, By Scripp News Association Portland Feb 7 The Federal Grand Jnry is InvesMgitln : U S Congress man Williamson in connection with theOregoi land frauds. Williamson was in paitnenhip with Dr V Geener to the Land and Livestock busioess the firm alleged to have Illegally acquired Government land. 0 Feur helm, a witness from Prlneville, Con -gressman Williamson's home, confess ed that money had been' advanced to him in order to take up land for the firm. I An Honored Man at Rest Thouneral "of the; Hon 3U Church conducted at the Opera House this afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge wss the largest ever held. In La Grande People from all parts of Eastern Oregon being in at tendance, The Masonic Order and Eastern star of which he was a mem ber ii high sta ding attended the funeral in a body Rev E B Hays opened with prayer, and the Rev J D Gilliten of tue M E Church delivered the sermon speaking of the many good qualities ot the honored dead, every body N friend and one. who has done much to further all laudible enter prises in this section of the State. Mrs. Clara T Lyle played the funeral march and members of various church- comprised the choir, opening with WANT NO PEACE By Scripps News Association London Feb 7 Al the Russisn Em bassy today it is asserted that' there is no basis for the report ot pesos pro posals, and that Russia oould not con sider suoh proposals under the present By Soripps News Association St Petersburg Feb 7 Geneneral Kuropatkin reports that in skirmish ing the Japanese snd Russian out post had an engagement in which fifty ot the "Japanese ware bayoneted ad one taken prisoner. (By Soripps Nevrs Assocation) St Petersburg Feb 7 The attempt to turn the left fl : ; of the Japanese army, which was inttoduoed by General Kuropatkin on Jan 25th, is now defi nitely regarded as a failure., It U stated that . Kuropatkin has requested forty six thousand reinforcements lm -mediately The authorities are con sideriog, however, as there are no little difficulties In osteins- this number of men to Mukden AFTER INVENTORY SALE Taking inventory of a stock of goods like ours discloses many broken lines, and odds and ends. These we will place on sale for the next Four Davs at verv special Prices 32 pair of shoes, each $1.13 For men and boys, the regular price range from $1 40 to $2 60. Just 32 pair, fr 1 lb no more, your choice P r , T .5 Duck Coats, each 5 cents Regular $1.25 and $1.50 values. Blanket lined, with corduroy collar. This 7f sale only f 12 pair work pants. each 50c Good weight, striped cotton pants, regular 85c and 1.00 values, This sale rA. only 3VC 3 dbz men's golf shirts,eac 35c These shirts are from our regular 65c and 75c ebirta, slightly mussed, but best O T values ever sold QjC Three tJoten 25c Men's Bow Ties Z Each.. 15 Misses' and Children's Capes and Coats, each $1.50 Theee garments lange iu size from 3 to 14 years, and are priced regularly at $3 to 7.50. Your choice this sale. raaa v vvr .a x $150 7 only, Infants Wraps, 49c Regular $1 00 garments made from matted flannelette, well lined, with Angora ylffcp trimmed capes This sale JV' 5 only, Ladies' wool Sweaters, 95c Positively regular $3 sweaters. Black, white and navy . This srle . . 95c Dishes, Half Price Fancy Plates, Cups and Saucers, Fruit Dishes, Bone Dishes,- mush and milk sets, tSTX. Half P ice r j KWmmrn im V """" NOT A FATAL WRECK Hy Scrippa News Association Keno, Nevada, Feb. 7. Vest bound passenger train No 5 on the Southern i'.oiflc wee wrecked at Verds. fourteen mile west of here this morning at seven o'olook. The two engines which were pulllug the train, the express snd baggago oats together with two dy coaches and diner Went into the ditch The wreck wan caused by the spreading of the rails on the traok, and only the fitot that the train was run ning at a elow rate of speed prevented great disaster. Only ons man was hurt in the wreck. The day coaches slid down a thirty foot enbankment, but did not turn over. Creates New Title By Soripps News Assooulion Washington Feb 7 The President rodsy BlgWd the Philippine billwbirh gives the title of Q ivenor General. Soortirv Tafr, has cabled his oongr tuletiona to Governor General Wright. Worthington's Brief By BorippsNews Association Washington , Feb. 7tb . The brief ol utiorney Worthington, the chief oonsel for the defense in the Bmoot in quiry, wss sent to the publio printer today. He contends that when Bmoot wss sworn in as United Btates Senator the question ot his pualifloations were passed on finally, and that be oan only be removed I y a vote of eipuleion and on the ground that sine) the e ieotinn be bad com mi ted some crim inal Ho, and that tin- would tsk i a two third' vote. He declares that the witnesses ss to the oatb of vengeance and th endow meat o remonies have, all been shown to r nnwnrthy of belief. He declare also that there have been no plurst marriage in Utah since the m mile-', with the exception of sun radio in-, stances. He, concludes iy insisting that, while the constitution of the Ui-ited Btates forbids the establish ment of a National religion, auy stata is entirely competent to establish a church if it wishes, aud likewise, any religious association has the right to participate in political affairs. HON. J. If. CHUBCH "Rook of Ages." Prof. Powers sang "Nearer My God To Thee" and the oboir closed with "Abide With Me." The pall bearers were Messrs. Fred Stanley, J Reynolds, J D Mathesoo, Eugene Holmes, Fred Holmes and Ed Kiddle The flowers were the moat beautiful ever received in this oltv for any oc ossion, the citizens donating "The Gates A jsr," a large pate of choice flowers. The Masons, Eastern Star, Commander? contributed large wreatbs and other flowers as also did many of the friends of the deceased . La Grande will long mourn the death of this noble man, snd the last respects of many friends from Baker City, Pendleton and all parts of Union and Wallowa counties were psld him today ss well ss those of the people of La Grande. He has Isft sn honored name, a worthy example and "Us no. sleeps in Peace." Many Art Losses . By Scripps News Association Berlin, Feb. 7tb. The magnificent palace of Grand Duke Ernest of Saxe Altenbnrg, at Altenburg, burned last night, and many valuable pictures, art treasures, and manuscripts were destroyed. Think Mitchell Innocent By Soripps Newt Association Salem Ore Feb 7 The Senate of the State of Oregon adopted today hy a unanimous vote, a joint resolution expressing belief in the innooenoe of Senator Mitchell. Noted Republican Dies By Soripps News Association Angusta, Maine, Feb. 7. --Hon Jos eph Manley, former chairman of the Republican National Exeontive Com mittee, died suddenly st his horns to day. LEWIS AND CLARK APPROPRIATION (By 9orippi News Association) JeiTsrson City, Mo., Feb. 7. Gov. ernor Folk recommended to the State Legislature today the appropriation of the sum of twenty five thousand dollars for ths Missouri exploit at the Lewis and Clark exposition st Portland, The Postal Grafters Puts on the Stripes (By Scripps News Association) Washington Feb 7 August W Macben the former superintendent of the Free Delivery Department, will don a suit of stripes tomorrow st the Monndsville, W Vs penitentiary, to gether with Samuel A Groff the in ventor of the patent letter box last ti er snd bis brother Dillsr B Groff who wss tha business end of the enterprise out of which srose the postal frauds and grafts whiob led to their convic tion. These three prisoaers will go to Monndsville slong with a batch - of twenty other Federal prisoners , both white said blaok. Machen requested the privilege of obartering a speoial Pullman for bis party, but wss refus ed. DrGtoige Lorens who was convict ed with Maoben snd Goff is reported ill st Toledo. He will be sent to pri son as soon as he can make tha jour ney The sentence of eaoh of the prisoners is for two years wbtoh may be shortened to eighteen months ou good behavior. 1 THE BARGAIN STOHi New Lace Collars New Shopping Baskets New Hair Switches New Tablets and School. Supplies E M WELLMAN & OO JLia G-raude - Oearoii -W"',jf L-"VT