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TODAY'S NEWS TODAY Tonight and tomorrow 1 Wr A op? VOLUME IV LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON SATURDAY, APRIL 22. 1905 NUMCtR 149 1 nDITIIDD EVEN NO BSEMU MAY HAVE A CANNING PLANT . The second meeting of the Gommer ' eial Club wta held last evening and several of the committee appointed at tbe last meeting made their reports. The committee consisting of Dr Bacon, Geo. L Palmer and W J Church on street lights, recommended that an aro light be plsced on Depot and Jefferson Aye. The light now oo Fonrtb and Adams be moved to the Foley House. An ate over the pnblio fountain and one at the railroad cross ing on Fir street, and that all lights be swujg in the center of the streets. The committee on the city free mail delivery, reported that they bad pre pared petitions asking for the service and were inufcrnoteri in i5wmt- t- same. - J . The committee on advertising, re poited that they were advised by tbe O R & N and Short Line that litera ture could not be distributed on their trains. President MiJer stated that on the exhibit committee be had appointed 'M L Ctusey, and J K Wright, and had offered the appointment ' to Wm Hall, of May Park, who personnally had not accepted, but bad been in formed that he would. This is a strong committee, and wben they get to work they will do the very best with the means at their coram nd. The President was instructed to ap point a committee of seven to arrange for the entertainment of the Chicago Business Mens Association, which will spend the 27tb in this city E L Meyers stated that a party in the city bad approached him with the proposition that a party with $10, 000 would entertain a proposition to erect a hospital here if the citizens would provide an ad litional $10,000. The question was discussed and Mr Meyers was asked if it were possible to receive a definite proposition irom the gentlemen and to report at the next meeting. Mr W E Worrell representing (he Portland Jourual of Comuerco was present and desired to sell the oiiy a page for the next three months, this matter was retered to a committee consisting of W J Cbnrob. - Geo. B 8toddard and and E W Davit. Mr Geo B Stoddard spoke of the two advantages of a trait cannery at this point and the matter was discus ed quite freely and resulted to a com mittee of Geo Stoddard, J H Pnare, Dr B L Linooln being appointed for the purpose of gathering informa tion regarding a cannery both as to the cost and the fruits and berries that could be profitably oanned here. Today's Grain Markets Chicago April 23 The most intense excitement prevailed today in the grain market in the atcck exchange when . wheat made a slump, falling from $1 10 to $1.00 The quotations were aa follows; Wheat opened on The May option at $1.10 and closed at fl.Il, corn $0.47) to$0.47g, oats 10.29$. Camp is Moved ' ( By Pcripps News Association ) Glen wood Springs Colo,, April 22 The President's hunting camp was moved today to the William Gregor ranch, on the west divide of the creek at wbiob place Secretary Loeb will join the party for a few days , next week. TODAY SETTLES GENERAL STRIKE i Scripps Newa Aaaeclatloa Chicago April 22 A bomb, be lieved to contain dynamite, was fouad toda in the rear of the warehouse of Montgomery Ward A Go. on Monroe and Clinton streets. It is thought that an attempt was made to blow np the buUdios. The bomb was wet,1 wbiob the polios believe accounts tor the failure to explode. There was a fuse attached to 'the bomb. The ex eoulive committee of the employers' association met this afternoon lo dis cuss the proposition of the teamsters to submit the differences to Judge Tally for arbitritioo. This meeting will be followed by a conference of the employers and the 4abor leaders, mk rttitli kM Imkm f ftK , ... an 1 I WW OTMIVM WMV .! w. inn ' ,vuv..a . 1 1 11 I the outcome of this cenfsrenoe, the truce has operated undisturbed. WHEAT MARKET PANIC TOGO TO ENGAGE RUSSIANS SOON JAPAN INVESTS IN RAILROADS By Scripps News Association Toklo April 22 It is stated on good authority that Japan intends spending two million dollars in the rolling stock for the new railway In Korea. This money will be spent In the United 8tatee and England. (By Borlpps News Association) unicego April j: rne wneat mar ket went to smash this morning in the board of trade." May option soored a loss of six points within a few minu tes, creating a veritable riot among the traders, who bad been relying up on Aimour to hold the market to the one dollar and seventeen mark. The big slump this morning followed the announcement that Gates, Armour and the Northwestern people assoota :.u. t .... - easli wheat, had finally agreed upon a settlement and closing of the big May wheat deal. May wheat closed at a dollar and .ten esntsper bushel Thurs day, and opened this morning at '; one dollar and nine cents. With the an nouncement that the big men had de cided to get out, the option dropped to a dollar five, and then to one dollar FEMALE BANDIT KILLED IN FIGHT (By Scripps News Association) Washington April 22 Apoloeia Catra, the notorious female bandit of Batangis province, in the Philippines has been killed by the constabulary, according to advices received here. It is reported that she was surprised in the mount ins and refused to surren der. 1 Porcelain Strike Ends; By Scripps News Association . Limoges, Franoe. April 22 The strike ot the porcelain workers, wbiob bsa canoed considerable rioting here. baa now ended. Work will be resum ed Monday. Outbreaks Feared I (By Scrips News Association) 8t Petersburg- April 22 The Gov ernors of all the provinces have been ordered not to leave their districts during the Easter holidays. It is supposed that the order was issued as a precaution against disturbances as outbreaks agsinst the Jews are peoially feared. " - 3PE SPECIAL EASTER SALE LADLE HAT OF . t . Commencing tomorrow (Tuesday) morning and continuing until Saturday night we will offer at SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES onr entire stock of Ladies' Hats, including pattern hats, tailored bats, in fact orcry hat in our stock, without reserve. Our millinerv department is so vu II and favorably known for large assortments of strictly high class goods at saving piirf". that it is hardly necessary to mention this here, hut allow us to say that the assortment it IU r than ever every hat from . the best, authoritive makers and Our Prices are the best ever made in Union County. : r . ; - , EASTER HATS HERE AT A SUBSTANTIAL SAVING THIS WEEK EASTER GLOVES Our glove department offers' thereat glove values in Eastern Oregon. - Here, you will find such standards for glove values Us tbv "Simmons" and "Trefousse" glove, beth of 4b em stand for the best in the glove makers' art. Regular $1.25 Gloves, here at $ J Q0 Regular $1.50 Gloves, here at I2S Regular $1.75 Gloves, here at J ,50 $1.00 SILKS 85C Another shipment of Chiffon Taffeta Suit patterns in two toned effects just received, also a beautiful line of new fancy silks, reg ular $1 00 values at oar silk counters. the yard, 85c SHIRT WAIST SUITS $1.75 to $22.50 In silk, ticillian, and the new popular wash goods, from the best makers in America. ' . (By Scripps Ns we Aaaoolation) London, April 22. A diepatob to the Central News from Parrs atates that it la announced there that admtr- al Kojestveneky left Kamranh bay to day for the laland of Hainan, to wbiob place tbe vessels will go to coal. Hai nan la an ialand North of Kamranh bay, In the gulf of Tonquin, and be long! to China. 1 8EES RU33IAN FLEET Tokio April 21 The ministry of marine annonnoee today that a trust worthy eye witness reports eeeiog four Russian crnisers outside of Kamranh bay, and seven battleships Inside the harbor, Biz other wtr ships were no ticed in single formation outside the wwHitiu Duirsavs ot toe bay. JAPANESE CONCENTRATING . Tokio April Si It is reported that the Japaneee are concentrating at Pot siet bay, which is located in the north east angls of Korea, and that they are planning a move into Korea. There is an order for an advance of the Jap anese toward Vladivostock. AFTER AETNA COMPANY By fksiipps New Atooiation Chicago April 22 Four vice-presi dents and cashiers In Chicago national ' banks were served today with subpoe nas "duces tdoatn," requiring them to prodacA the caa'i books, bank books, cash accounts, becks mi J all the re cords In their poaieaflii belonging to the Aetna Tra.iing C inpany and B Oppeuhelmor ami L'imp.i iy, the ana sage concerns before I ho Federal Urand Jnry for Investigation. This action has created a stir among the packere who are suspected of connection with the Aetna company. This movement is said to be the outcome of a dla covery in the truake containing the books oi the company In a sa e deposit vault. ,- . and three cents per bnshel. " (JOES LOWER , (Later) 3 pm. The wheat market sustained another loss, dropping from one dollar and tnree cents to one dollar, at wbloh prioe It closed. BALL" GAME TOMORROW Manager Helsner has made arrange ments with toe Alloel team to play a game wit the La Grande team. In this city tomorrow. ' A good game is looked for, as will be remembered that Alloel la the team that played La Grande the twelve Inning game last season, losing the game by the. narrow margin ot 5 to 6, A great deal of Interest Is being taken in the game aa the season openr In reality neit Sunday when La Grande goes to Pendleton and "fans" are eager to get a line on the borne team. , i - Arrangements have been male for the La Grande Concert band to tarnish muslo at the ground. So all who at tend the game will spend an afternoon of enjoyment. Game called at 2;S0. ORDER IS IMPERATIVE 8t Petersburg April 22 It is re ported on high authority that the Em peror has oidered admiral Rojestven- sky to leave Frenob territorial waters with his squadron. The order is said to be Imperative. -. WILL FlOlir BOON , London April 22 Reports are cir culated bare to the effect that the Japanese consul at Manila has reoelv ed a wireless message from Admiral Togo, stating that he expected to en gage the Russian fleet shortly off For mosa. CAN NOT JOIN FLEET Paris April tt Official advices show that steps are being taken to prevent the Russian protected cruiser, Diana entered at Baigro after the naval bat tie of Angost the tenth, from joining tbe fleet of Rojeatvonsky. It vis on darttood that the Diana baa been making repairs with this purpose view. Tbe authorities have ''ordered that the cruiser be plaoed in a oomli tlon making it impossible to go to sea, ASK AMERICA TO Sim Sils?j cAffmitJam a-.g" BEADY FOR ACTION 8t Petersburg April 22 Advices from Vladivostock say that the Rub liin armnuriui nrnlaar Rnaala rtrnrnhni MAKE PROTEST 'nd th P'oKwted cruiser Bogatir, are cruising ontside tbe . harbor, and are ready to make a diversion In favor of the fleet of Admiral Roiestvensky at the opportune mcmenl. Reports are current here tbai Rnjestvensky's fleet has already left Kamranh bay, and is now on its way to Vladivostock. How ever, tbe Government will proceed to action on the Japanese protest, If the quadron baa not continued Its voy age. ' By Soiipps News Association Washington, April 22. Tbe Japan ese Government baa asked the United States to make a representation to Franoe. regarding the alleged infrac tion of French neutrality through the nse of the ports in Indo China by the Russian fleet. The request was made by tbe Japanese Charge de Affairs Hoikl to Secretary Taft. The note has been forwarded to tbe President, bnt no answer bas been received. The opinion of the ofticlals here Is that the request will be politely declined, as It la tbonaht that It would not be kindly reoetved bv Franoe. Child Lost xne UDserver received a pnone mesa- age early this morning from Summer ville etatlng that the fonr year old girl of Mr, and Mrs. William Kay. who reside In the timber norta of 8am- mervllle bad been lost since 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon and thai, the oltl" tens of the city and Sorrounding vi cinity bad made diligent search and were nearly exhausted snd asked for help from La Grande.' Editor F B Carrey and Rev. J D Gillilan left In a buggy immediately, and Marshal Ray barn spread tbe news. 1 111 I I t iL.i 1 . win ue reuiruiuerea mat aoous six years ago a little chill of Mr. and Mrs. Miller was lost in this same vi. cinity and was never foand. Tbere were a number ot theories, one being that a band of gypeies carried the' child away, and the father Impoverish ed himself ' and family In following them all over the country. ' Another theory was the child was devoured by wild animals. At 11:30 the Observer received a message from Summervllle conveying the joyfnl news that after twenty four hnnra nt Intaa TifTn-nf tha llfttlti wanderer had been found, Late last evening in close proximity to where the child was supposed to be and where found tliere were fresh signs of a large bear wbloh added to the uncertainty of ever finding the little baby alive. Tbere were soores of neighbors who divided themcelves into smalt parties and tboroughlr covered the territory. Aside from the natural exposure and fright, tbe little child is well and hearty and the relieved parents are overoome with joy. Four Men Killed a ; T . . , Bcnpps news , Association Pittsburg, Peon., April 22 An ex plosion, following a "slip" at the Ed gar Thompson blast furnace at Brad dock this afternoon, resulted in the death ol four men, and three otters are badly injured. England Makes Protest By Bcripps Nsws Association London April ZJ--A Paris corres pondent of tbe Pall Mall Gazette aays tnat be understands that the British embassador to Paris bsa been Inter rupted in bis Eaater holidays, and has returad to Paris to present a note from bla Government, supporting the protest of Japan against the stay of tbe Russian Baltic fleet at Kamranh bay. Keeps the Chaps Away Little Change ' . By Scrlppa Neea Association . Wert Palm Bearh, Fla., April 22. I Joseph Jefferson spent a restless nighl bnt bla condition seems little obanged. Blown to Atoms (By Scrlppa News Association) Bait Lake, April 23. Jeremiah Lowney and Oran Kelly were blown to pieces today In the Columbus Consol Idated mine at Alta by a premsture explosion blast. Lowney waa a Mich igan man, and bad retail vss In Batte, Montana. It is tbe little things of life that annoy us. ''We 'can dodge an elepliaul.but not a fly' says some philosopher,. You an' t very well avoid an . ooyance . from chapped and roughened skin these days unless you rely on Cu Lem Cream It relieves at onre and heals in a few hours. If -' we knew of anything better we would recom mend it. Customers stiy tbere couldn't be anything better. Price 25 oents NEWLIN DRUG CO. .,4