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i mm NEWS TODAY r Tonight and Tororrow Partly Cloudy VOLUME IV LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON MONDAY. MARCH 27. 1905 NUMBER 126 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVE!! a- .1 V) WOUND THEMSELVES TO ESCAPE SERVICE ( Uy Borl pps New Aisoolallon 8i Petersburg, March 27 Associat ed,M I eonsequenoe of the decision to tend the guard's regitneuts to ibe war, the roldiers of these tt gimenU are mutiluLing themselves in order to escapa the eorvioe. It is said that some of the guards have cut ofl their G figure, while others hare Heed drugs to produce palpitation of the heart. Hunrtrwla f ?ueh cares uio been discovered. An investigation of this matter is now in progress. ' WAR SPIKir PREVAILS . Paris Marob 27 The newspaper, Echo de Pails, baa received a dispatch from St Petersburg which ays that persons in the immediate circle of the Czar's friends have been advised to declare that peace is impossible, and that it would be disastrous for the Government and the prestige of the army to make peace at the present. The conclusion is drawn from this fact that influence in favor of continu ing the war baa been brought to bear and has prevailed, ; ..lV. DENIES INTERFERENCE Paris March 27 The French For eign Office renews its assurance that nothing has b.en undertaking here relative to peace negotiations. NEW GENERAL APPOINTED St Petersburg March 27 It is stat ed that General BatianofT has been appointed in command of the third in Ian try. WEBER'S SENTENCE IS POSTPONED By 8crippa News Association Auburn, Cal. Marob 27 Adolpb Weber, convicted of the murder of his mother, was not sentenced today as was intended, on account of the illness of Judge Preaitt. The sen tence will probably be paaaeu utxt Monday. Weber's attorneys w'U make a motion for a new tr'nl. egyargssrsrgggSBggs a Tr . vy jj r TWt.i n iuu wuuiu i.T7ow wnai Men and Women Wear Ask - , I ! - f ,. V'ij New belts New Collars 15c up New Bilk waists $2.75 to $10 New Suit silks ATTEMPT TO KILL BARON NOLKEN By Scripps News Association Warsaw, March 27 T lie excitement created last night by the attempt to kill Baron Von Noikeu, who was the victim ot a tntnb - thrower, has not subsided. The revolutionists are tak iug advantage of the opportunity by distributing incendiary literature. There is almost a reign of terror. Bar on Nolkeo owes his life to the faoi that the bomb was thrown behind the carriage which he oooupied at tbn time, instead of under it. The bomb thrower has not been captuied. Crimean. Riots Hy Scripps News Association ' Yalta, Crimea. March 27. The sit- nation here is becoming serious, and growing worse inevery respect. The rioters have destroyed nearly all the warehouses, the Rodda shops and the police station. A number of shops have been set afire, and troops are gnardlng tl e Government buildings Reinforcements have been ordered, NO DECISION HAS BEEN MADE By Scripps News Association Washington, March 27 Secretary Ia(t , who is now acting as Secretary of State, Absistant Secretary of State, Adee, ank Senator Spooner, of the Senate committee on foreign relations held a lenghty conference with . the President today. Seo'y Taft an nounced the proposal if President Mortales to select an American to take charge of the customs of Santo Domingo, and supervise the payment of American and European claims now under consideration, but no con clusiou hen been reached. is: New Suits for Men and Boys New Top Coats for Men New Silk and Tailor Suits for Women New Dresses for the Queen of the House SPECIAL RIBBON SALE Thursday, Friday.Seturday 20c to 30c Ribbons Cn the yard Wt THE FAIR Ladies' Tailored Hats We have just opened some extraordinary good values in beautiful tailored hats come in and ree them. They are berutiea as mil as money savers. Naval Battle Expected St. Petersburg, March 27. Although publie interest in the war baa sadden, ly been transferred from the battle field in Manchuria to the Indian ocean by the possibility ot a great naval coo flict between Admiral Kojeatveneky and Admiral Togo, and Jeepitereports that scouting vessels have already been en gaged near the island of Mauritius, the admiralty declines to display any ex citement. Indeed, the tranquility manifested is quite unnatural, except on the theory that pending the proa peets of peace negotiations Admiral Rojeatvensky baa received orders to keep out of the way ot the Japanese. Although without direct advloes, the zzzuuiilj uum uui credit toe report of the meeting of scouting vessels off Mauritius. The same thing holds good In regard to the reported alnklng of the Rnsslan battleships 81ssovlliky and Navarln, which,- It la declared, was probably an arrant Invention. It . oan bo asserted, however, that the report that Rojeatvensky Is awaiting Nsboga toff's division to strengthen hi squad ron Is Incorrect. .. The vessels of Nebo gatoff's division are not ot the same type sa Rojettvensky's and are only intended to trail behind as a convoy to protect ttie flert ot colliers. STKENUOUS TRIP OF GREAT UNER (By Scripps News Association) New York March 27 After one of the strongest voysgea of her career, the Hamburge American liner "Pre toria" arrived today from Hamburg. which port ahe left on March 12th Constant westerty gales and bead aeaa was the "Pretorias" experience on the trip. One seamen waa wssbed over board'dnringthe passage, and three births ocenred In the atteerage Among others abroad in the passenger list waa Lieutenant Wargo of the Russian army enroote to Sau Franoisoo to look after the transport affairs. Tunnel Explosion By Soripps News Association New York March 27 An explosion in the East River tunnel, this morn ing blew the top of the tunnel out, and seriously Injured five workmen. The air pressure waa bo heavy that one of the workmen waa forced up ward through river, where he gasped some of the debris and was rescued. c it.. r - in omaruy uressea j at THE FAIR New Shirts New Shoes New Fancy Vests New Neckwear New Fancy and Plain Hosiery CANAL ZONE CHANGES - 8crippa News Association Washington March 27 The reor ganization of the Panama Canal Com mission is rapidly being perfected by the President. Secretary Taft announc ed the retirement of the present mem bers of the eonimisaioo, and the ap pointment of their successors is ex pected within a day or two. It is tated on good authority that Judge Charles E Magoon will be one of the new commissioners, and also act as Governor of the canal sone and Minis ter to Panama, and it is stated that chief engineer Wallace will be retain ed and made supreme in all matters pertaining to the engineering features of the work COLLIERS FOR RUSSIAN FLEET (Hy Scripps News Association) ' Mombasa, East Africa, Maroh 27.' Ships arriving here report that thirty four colliers, mostly German v easts, are anobored at Jibntel, waiting for Bojestvensky'a fleet. Superintendent Bragg The Weston Leader of the 23rd ioat under the head iug "At Normal School" paid Superintendent Bragg the follow Ing compliment : "We all enjoyed Superintendent, Bragg ot Union Oonnty and we hope he may oome often. His talk in obapel waa fine; among other things be said : "Teach boys and girls to become honest moral men and women and have them believe that honeat work Is the best thing In the world." Queen Travels Lisbon March 27 Queen Aleiandra of Great Britain left Libson today for Dadlz. King Charles and Queen Amelia and other members of the Portuguese family bid her maiety farewell at the pier. After visiting the Countess of of Paris at Cadiz Queen Alexandra will proceed to Oilbraltar, where ahe la ex pected to arrive March 28 A Fatal Wreck By Sorippa News Association. J Clarksvilie, Tenn, March 27--A freight wreck today on the Loisville and Nashville railroad near here to day. Four men are reported killed, and one seriously injured. Ten cars were derailed. Later Report) Clarksvilie, Tenn March 27 A Louisville and Nashville freight collided live miles from here with a section of box cars which ran on the main track from an open switoh Engineer Murray, fireman Fox and two negroes were killed. RECUSED TO ENTER THE COURT ROOM Cleveland Ohio Maroh' 2711 :30 a m The motion tor a new trial in the new Cbadwlck caee waa based upon technical grounds and upon the claim that the jurv was not properly drawn. The argument attracted . big orowds as it was believed, that ahould the motion be denied by Judje Tsylor would promptly tentence the prisoner, ' (By Hcrlpps News Association) Cleveland. Ohio, Maroh 27 Mrs Ghadwlck this morning refused t leave the county Jil to go to the Fed eral Court, where a motion for a new trial for her was to be held, assertion that she was unable to dress, owing to a severe attack of neuralgia. The Federal authorities ordered that force be need, It necessary, but acliog upon the advice of ber attorneys, Mrs Chad wiok consented to appear without further protest. Attorney Sullivan, Assistant Garry and attorneys Dewa ley and Wing, representing Mrs Ch id wick, argued the motion for a new trial. KILLS HIS SON -THEN HIMSELF ' Ry Borlpns News Association Reno Nv. March S7 ' The seven year old eon of Z-ri Hamilton who was hasten over the head with a hammer by his father last uight, died this morning. The mother of the bay, who was beaten at the same time and in the same manner, is expected to live. Hamilton shot and killed himself im mediately after the attempted double murder. Mrs Hamilton refuses to maka any statements, but it is believed that jealousy is the cause of the tragedy. Hamilton had sued tor a divorce, but the oouple were reconciled last week. TWO YEARS FOR BRIBERY Milwaukee, Wis , Maroh 27. Chsrles 8 Havener, former alder j an and owner of the Milwaukee American assoblation bus ball club, was today sentenced to two year's imprisonment in the house of correction for acoept ing, while alderman, a , bribe of $100 for furthering special privileges. S A R We will place on sale until at. .oa ttr 1 A -. 1 .I..L i I TJOSEPH ' lP MISSOURI au ivof mo laigCBk DUJUtt. 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It ""jhrctCSd Vu jury now Dae additional advisors who will amuet in t-- . .f .? . 1 . sua- future lUTestigatiuDS. llBirct Attorney Bsiter of Omaha, and as sietaat District Attorney Goodman of Chicago will assist in the investign- tion. It is said that the inquiry is' likely to last two months linger. It is also declared that when the Gov' eminent hss finished the investiga tion of the packing industry, it Dlans to take op the railroad private ear lines. nr . ,f i n nt ij i 2. ' mer resident of this town, w f in the city visiting yesterday and retorted horns this morning. L April 3, our entire stock of ' i ' i a at 1 imwm2$22 APRIL 3, '05 E