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WEATHER- To-nlgbtaud Tueaday Fair EVENING v LL-dLVa VOLUME IV LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON MONDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1905 NUMBER III mm NEWS TODAY LA: GRANDE FALL IN WHEAT MARKET By Scripps News Association Chicago, Feb 27 tb Amid a panic accompanying an attick on "Lodge" in the Board ol Trade thia morning. the wheat option for May dropped from $1.18 to $1 14. .July wheat from $1.01 tq $0.99. Corn waa slight ly affeoted in sympathy with this slump. . (Later) The alump ir. wheat waa merely a "trader's panic", and has been followed by a reaction, and ia . now selling at a dollar sixteen and three quarters. Officers Must Return SorlppsNewa Association 81 Petersburg Feb 27 Yielding to the demands of the United States, wnal mm w UMtwwia ay 4 ciniser "Lena" who violated their pa tole and went back to Russia to re turn to 8an Francisco and has reduo edthem one grade aa punishment. The only exouse offered was their yontb. WILL PROBE TO THE BOTTOM Illy Scripps News Association Salt Lake, Fab. ST. It has been da- cided to send the Bona Investigating itonmittae to St. Louis tonight in or der to probe to the bottom the scan- dale and ehargea agalnat the Utah commission to the World 'a. Fair. To day farther forged vouchers have been diaooTered, and a handwriting expert testified before the committee that the forgery appeared to be done by John Q Cannon, the missing aeoretary. GENERAL FIGHT BEGINS - By Scripps New? Asroclatlon Tien Tsia Feb 27 Reports from the front by the way of New Cbwang say that the eleven iocu mortars used hv thit Jn tw lHta I. went ban caused great damage, and thai a general engagement ia in pro. giees witii the heaviest fighting on the Japanese right. General Karoki is said to be threatening to crumple the Russians back upon the railroad. $5 ,000,000 FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS BRIBERY CASES BEFORE JURY Deny Peace Reports By 8orippi News Association Washington Feb 27 The State De partment today made the following statement regarding the alleged peace proposals "Toe Government of the United States nsver received from tbe Japanese Gvernment any requests to lay the proposition of peace before tbe Russian Government and that tbe United States Government never di rectly or indirectly, approaohed the Russian Government on the subject." (By Scripps News Association) New Orleans Feb 27 The loss cane J by fire which swept the Illinois Central freight .terminal last night ia now ettioiated at close to fire million dollar, a id tbe flames are till sweeping the district Eleven blccka along the river front have 1360 burned, but is n )w under control A thousand oars of grain and over twenty eight thousand biles of cotton and fi'teea barrel of eugsr have burn ed. Over half a million bethels ol By Sorippe News Association Indianapolis lnd. Feb 27 The Grand Jury investigating the Baker aa deetroy.d in the Stuve, aand ' od 0lh,rt Watit bribery charge. corn w Jocks, and in all about one mile of tbe docks was Ai'pe.i out by tbe flames Six of tbe department fire borses and three fire enginae were destroyed and eighty horses belonging to tbe labor ing olawe were burned. The steam ship Royal, Indiana, is damaged to the extent of fifty thousand dollars. The company annouuoea that they will rebuild the docks began tbia morning. Judge Alfred gave special inatruotiona to the Jury on the eobjuo) of bribery, and pro mised to severely punish any one at tempting to tamper with the Jury, Gubernatorial Contest (By borippe Re we Asaocation) Denver Colo Feb 27 The commit tee of tbe legislature appointed to bear the evidence in the gubernatorial con test will meet this afternoon and re view the brieb submitted by Adams and Prabo'y , Tbe impression prevail that a repot t favoring Adam will be adopted, but not noanim oucly. AFTER TWENTY FOUR YEARS TRUSTS MUST GET OUT Yaqui Indian Plunder Cody Trial Resumed Boripps News Association North Platto, Neb Feb 27 Tbe Cody divoroe case wa resumed today behind closed doors and the witaexues testified that Cody drank and ca routed with women. Saven promi nent women of North Platte testified that Mrs Cody never 'drank or used profane language. Friends of- Mrs Cody say that she ould gladly for give the soout end welcome him back, if he would but say the word t and publicly deny the poisoning charges Will kelease UorKy By Sorlppa News Association St Petcreburg Ftb 27 Governor G tneral Trepi ff today announced that Maxim Gorky the author would be relented tfdsw . Police Join Strikers JJSoripps Newa Association Warsaw, Feb. 7 Sixty per cent of tbe police force here struck tocay, openly joining the workmen and forc ed the strikers to rcbsl. Tbe police men par-iujl the streets this morning in the suberbi felliog telagrsph pole. In a fight which oooured on Novel pki street, one soldier and one policeman were killed and ten of tbe striking pa licemen were wounded. By Scripps News Association Bryan Ohio Feb 27 For the a) leg ed crime of arson said to have been committed at Mot tpelLr, Ohio, Gso Letcher, a former b inker of Fayette, Ohio was plo i 1 on trial here today. Letcher was a resident of 8an J se California, wbencfl be was spirited lilt December by Ouio offloets afW fruit less extradition proceedings. He ia being defended by Gaorge Buohard tlie 8n Francisoo attorney. By Sorippe Newa Association Waahlngton Peb 27 The Supreme Court today rendered a decision up holding the anti-trust law In the ste'e o( Texas end affirming tbe jodguent of the atate court enjoining the Ration ai Cotton Oil Co. and the Southern Cotton Oil Co from doing further bu-i. neat In the state, having violated J he antl combination statute. Juatl e McKenna read the deosfoo of the cou. t. holding that the statute was property within the legitimate powers of the leglalatnre. New Spring Goods Of all sorts and descriptions are coming in daily and our store is gradually taking on its Spring attire. The new goods are beautiful beyond description, the most beautiful we have. ever seen. Taking the, entire Spring line, being gradually put in place on out shelves and tables, as a whole, we feel that our painstaking, care and labor in the selection of these goods, are amply re warded by the generous expressions of appreciation by such of our friends as have had an opportunity to inspect the line. We also feel that YO U will be equally well pleased. We extend you a hearty invitation to visit our store and see the new arrivals. Girl Found Dead By Scripps News Association Patterson N J Feb 27 Ten laboring men have been arrested in connection with tlie death of an unknown girl, whose half-clot bed body was found in a railway ditch south of Patterson Sun day. It is believed that the girl met death iu the same manner as Jennie UHBBthalter, navlng been held a cap tive by a gang of men in a but in the Garret mountains. GOVERNOR MEAD . VETOES THE BILL New Dress Goods New Wash Goods New Corsets New Shoes New Skirts New Silks New Neckwear New Men's Hats New Shirts New Hosiery. New Boys' Suits Etc. Etc. Etc. Great Special Satin Tape GIRDLE CORSETS Regular 75c values 49c Colors: Pink, Blue and Wbite Lewis and Clark Ties 25c ' . (By Scripps News Association) Olynipia Fe'j 27- Governor Mead today vetoed tbe capitol removal bill qn the ground that it eutailed end less expense and tbe apparent coer cion in accomplishing the passage f tbe b'll. An tUtemit to pass the bill over the Governor's veto in tbe eenaie remiled in a tie vote. The removal of the Supreme Couit to Taooma was alxu defeated in tbe senate. ill ,w.ii , ,1 IIIIJHIJf! -mum y ENATE EXPELS MEMBERS By Scripps News Asooiition Sacramento fal Feb 27 The senate this afternoon adopted the committee report recommending the explosion of senators Emmons, Wright, Bunkers and Freuob for acueptiug bribes Immediately upon tbe adoption, which was unanimous, a resolution to form ally expel tbe a used men was In troducul. On a sepernte vote, French aud Bunkers were unanimously ex pelled. Tbe rote on the Km mons and Wright cases .will be taken latter in the day Senator w right was given permission to addiess tbe senate, and made 'an impassioned appeal. After deuouue- li g Jogepb Jordan, the man who con fessed he passed bribe money, wright dramatically declared "Bofore God I am innocent." A vote Immediately followed, being unanimously in favor of expuleion. Tbe rote on Emmons name last, being tbesame as bis pre deceaaors. A moment before the vote was cast, Mrs, Emmons lft her seat and stumbled out of the chamber, tho men averting their faces and lb women sobbing. (By Scripps News Association) Tusoon, Arisona, Feo 17 A dis patch from Opodepe Mexloo ttetes that a hand of Yaqui Indiana held np a wunn train at Ruteninn Paan Mwtn. ins ailver bullion valued at fifteen hundred dollars and other booty. AH the mines in that vicinity, some of wbiob are operated by Ameiins, are olosed down temporarily on account of tbe aotivity and tbe great depreda tions ol the Yiquis. Sway ne Not Guilty (By Scripps News Association Washington Feb 27 Tbe Senate at kD o'clock this morning began voting in the Swayna impeachment oaio oa tbe charge of collecting $210.00 ex pedse at tbe rate of . ten dollars, per day for holding oourtat Waco Texts, and adjudged bint not guilty by a vote of forty to thirty three. Tbe voting was along party lines. On article two to eight. Including the charge of using a private oar, the vote vote was not guilty. Wit'irui voting ' 'not guilty" on article 12, a resolution was immediate ly adopitd dictating Judge Sway re acquitted, and tbe Senate as a court of Impeachment adjjumed sine die. Trta galleries were crowded and every Senator was in bis seat. Judge 8wyne paced tbe lobby awaiting the vtrdiot vbiob was oarried t bim itnimdiatsly upon the final vote. It is understood that Jade Swayne will send in his resignation to the President without delay. 12 :80 p uiThe announcement ol tbe ncquittal of Judge 8wayne to the House by tbe Seargent at Arms of the Senate at twelve thirty today was re ceived in silence, f FILES WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS By Scripps News Association Bacramentobil7. Senator Bonke s, ' Indicted for Doodling, surrendered to tbe sheriff this morning for the pn r- pose of securing a writ of habeas t or pus to go before the Supreme Court. The writ is prepared and the sheriff will probably take Senator Banker to 8an Francisco this afternoon Mr Prt st Lewis of tbe Grande Rnre Cash Co left this morning on paseu ger train No 6 for the eastern part of the county on busiu'aa. Coal Mine Afire (By Scripps News Association) Welch W Va Feb 27 It Is reporM l. - 4 1 . 1 -ft I TT ! A J umi tut uiiun ui toe wuiieu oiaira Coal Co., eight miles east of her-, where aa explosion oooured yesterdaj-, are on Ore and the rescuing party bos been forced to abandon their work . . It is stated that at least fifteen miners are known to be dead and it is greatly feared that tbe total death list will greatly exoced this number. ONLY &l DEAD 3PM Tbe fires in the mine hate been extinguished and the number ol dead i six instead of filter n as w e at first thought -1 jury uissagrees idv oerinDi newa Aaaooianon . New York Feb 27-The jury in the divorce case of Mrs JErady again it n i-i r 3 .t. t . i -l . 1auiei cruuj, iua weauuy rauaay supply manufacturer, In which, suit Gertrnde Mackenzie, tbe comic op ra actress wai oo-respondent, could not sgree on a verdict. Mrs Brady Is tie grand daughter ef laaao blnger Invei.t- DAliIIMtn Hill lm r in iVjK.1 i lai i ixin uu By Scr'pps News Association . Chicago Feb . 27 rollceman . Da let Hermann at noon today shot and i. di ed Miss Minnie Mulvlal at thi ty Biclh and V abash Avenue. . Jeal i sy la said to 1 o J! e eanse of J the crin e. Hermann escnr'" 1- The womaq'sfatlior I -tit ii m weajiny jiqior aeaier. The Nurse and the Doctor Will tell you that tbe success of a prescription de pends on the purity of its ingredience. There is as much variety in medicine as in other merchan dise. In our prescription-filling "Qulity" is always our fit st consideration. You can implicity trust your prescription to us quality, accuracy and the right price are the never failing trio upon which we think we have a right to appeal for your patronage. ..''' A. TV HILL, Registered Pharmacist. Phone, Farmers Line, 68 Pacific States 1801 La Grande-, Or.