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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1905)
TODAY'S NEIYS TODAY n? ITnCR Tcaib Tomorrow put! cloud WMlllIill Light treat tonight. m:-ii till V ILK i tt aw i n i i:: 1 1 is II ' 4 VOLUME IV MAY INTERCEPT -RUSSIAN SQUADRON 81 Petersburg Ma 1 Ilia reported nere thai Bnjestvenskyibaa sailed with hit fleet south to meet admiral JTebog toff, the commander of the leconl Bussian squadron. It to alto reported that the Japanese have dispatchers division of their fact cruisers and tor pedo boat destroyers to engage Nebog toff and took their position in the traiteol Sunda, a pattage between the islands of 8omatra and Java, from the Indian ocean into the tea of Java, Ne bigtoff finding theee straits blocked', be headed north and entered the China eea through tLe straits of Malacca which it an exceedingly dangeroat pat age between the Malay Penlntula and the island of 8umatra. Thete ttraitt are practically 4000 milea touth of Port Arthur. ' CRUISER LEAVES VLADIV03TOCK tx. retersuurg, iay u. it ia mo nounoed that the Bussian armored cruiaer Gromovol haa left Vladirf atock UNION PACIFIC WANTS MORE ROAD (Sorippa Newt Asaocstion) Salt Lake May 6 While none of the Union Paciflo offloiala will talk, it it aeserrted that the opposition to the pretent issuance of a hundred million dollar i of preferred atock. will be with drawn, and this afternoon favorable aotion will be taken along thia line, at the atock holders meeting, and it it bslieved here that there will be an ef fort to secure the Chicago and North western, with a view to getting better accett to Chioago and the Atlantic tea board, i Chrit Steekland of the Cove wat an Observer vit-itor today sod bringt the good news that the past few days have demonstrated that the injury to' the fruit crop in his section is only nomi nal, and practically all the injury, which was slight, will be the first picking of strawberries,' a portion of the blossoms being nipped. r Are you Interested in the Upbuilding of Your. Home? We do not doubt but that we can guess the nature of your reply to a question of this kind. A reply which every thinking man and woman, who have the real interest of their own home, and the up building and improvement of their own surroundings at heart, will make without the slightest hesaitation. We have no idea of advancing any new arguments along this line, but merely wish to call your attention to the fact that every dollar spent at home makes for the improve ment of your awn community and therefore of benefit to yourself. You are, probably, even now planing for your trip to the fair, and what to wear we have been D'aninz I for more than six month to be able to supply you with up-to-date wearing apparel ac reasonable prices. There are many undeniable reasons why you can , buy them cheaper at home. Help yourself and Help build up your Home. Short on Coal By ScrippsNews Aaeocition Washington May 6-Owin to the shortage of coal in the far east, doe to he Russian-Japanese war, president Bill of the Great Northern ha made a request of the Navy Department (or permission to purchase from the Amerloan navy a supply sufficient to anpply the steamahip Minnesota on her return trip to the Paoino coast. It it aald that the request will be granted Inspector Assassinated (By Scripps News Association) Warsaw, May 6 Inspector Abraha movltob, which la regarded by the people as being responsible for the massacre! on May 1st, wat found dead today. There were five bulleta In his body. ; . On $15,000 Bonds (By Scripps News Association nary hearing of former assistant cash ier Gll of the First National Bank waa oontinaed today tor ten days. In the meantime Goll waa released on fifteen thousand dollars ball. Continued Storms (By Hcrippe Newt Aaaoolation) Ulenwood Sprluse. Oolo. Mav , 5 rleveral inohea of anow fell over night in the country where the President ia hunting, but Beoietary Loeb thlnka that the adverse weather will prolong, rather then ahorten, the hunt. No newa haa been received from the camp today.- , . Today's Grain Market . (By Soripps-News Association) ' -Chicago May 5 The qaotatlons on the atock exchange today for the prin ciple grains were aa follows: Wheat 0.91 to $0.91 ; corn opened at $0 48 and olosed at 0.48 ; oats fO 28 to I0.28J, Terms Extended - By Bcrlpps News Association Albany N Y May ft The senate to day passed the bill extending the terms of the mayor and other officer's from two to fonr years. The bill does not effect the present administration. Traveling Bags, Suit Casas, Telescopes, and Trunks in Large assort at the most reasonable Prices. OUR KIRSCHBAUM GUARANTEED MEN'S CLOTHES FOR have the style and in dividuality of made-to-yoi:-measure clothes find are made from thoroughly reliable go .mIs $10 10 Dozen $2.50 and, $3.00 Men's (TTU u h Hats, special at ' ?!P,JLe,C50 LEWIS AND CLARK TIES 25c For any width, any color, any atyle. 500 PAIR OF PETER'S SHOES AT MUCH LESS In this lot aire shoes for the boy, the girl " and the parents at prises that represent a saving of from f0c to $1.25 a pair make it a point to come in and see them. - ; 250 NEW SKIRTS These skirts come from .one of the best" mat era in the world, the values will surprise you as much as they did us. All sizes, all styles, in the newest of patterns. ' . $1.50 to $5.00 LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. MAY SUSPEND -FIRST OFFICIALS (By Scripps Newe Association) New York. Mav 5. An informal meeting of the directors of the Eqnit- Die ui iosnranoe Society hat been calls d for Monday. It is declared on excellent aathorltv that the rsaisn- atlon or aspenslon of president Alex ander, vloe president Hyde, and second vioa president Tarbell will be dis cussed at this meeting. It Is known that at leaat one director will demand the suspension of these , officers. The affairs of the society will be Disced In the hands of steering committee of the directors. ' Nan SUII Sick . It is almost positively known now that the Nan Patterson Jury stood eight to fonr for acquittal. One jury man said that "no member of the jury believed that Young shot himself." Nan Patterson's condition Is somewhat improved today but the it ttill a very ill woman. Attorney Levy called at the district Attorney's office this morning but found no one with au thority to act in the case. Levy gives it aa his opiuion that ahs will be ad milted on very light bail and that the case will be dissmiseed thort'y after the it released on bail. . . , Killed The Bill (By ScrippsNews Association) Springfield, May 5. The senate to day killed the till giving municipal! ties the right to fix the price of gasa, by a vote of twenty fonr to sixteen " A Dead Heat Race (By Pcripps News Association) :, Belmont Park, NT., May 4. The Metro nnlitan Hanilfoan iuv trwta Ma a dead heat between Bysonby and Bscs . m . m King, anal colonial Uirl was third. The time was 1:41 3-5, and the was divided; ' t : - purse Cherry Lass Wins By Scripps Newt Association . New Market England May SThousr and Guinea Stakes for 3 year old fillies was won today by W Hall Walkers Cherry Lose, THE NEWEST CLUB TIES In beautiful rich silks tasty patterns. Now on play. ; .y; And dis- 50o OREGON FRIDAY. MAY 5. 1905 IMMENSE EXPENSE OF CHICAGO STRIKE - By Sorippa. Newe Association Chicago May 6-Tiie continued strike ia beginning to be seriously felt by the entire city of Chicago, and both aides are beginning to figure on the expense Besides paralysing eorameroe, and causing the death or injury of a score of persons daily, the strike is entail ing a daily expense of six thousand dollars to ths City government and the ttrikert anJ employers dsily police bill aggriates eight thousand dollars. Extra deputy sheriffs cost the county three thousand dollars per day, and the employert are expending fifteen thousand dollara per day for the wag es of the strike breakere. The 'cost of the private decteotivea alto foot np to a considerable figure. . "Aside from the loss of their wages the strikers are said to be expending dailjuhree thousand dollars to main tain tue strue. ine loss ot ousimss and other insldentials easily make the total cost ot the strike ran np to tixty thousand dollars per day . ALL WORK TOGETHER Aftej a conference last evening- be tween mayor Dunne, and sheriff Bar rett, it was decided that the police and deputy sheriff's work in harmony for the belt Interests ' of the oily. The sheriff hat announced that he will ask the Governor for state troops if be finds that the local authorities can not control the disorderly element. The Governor bss practically Ht the matter of sending stats troops, to the Chlcsgo authorities. Chief of police O'Neill this morniog ordered that all jrsons who perili tantly followed wages made by atrike breakere be arrested. This Is believed will greatly reduce the number of col lisions between the waring elementi Huge caravans of wagons started - out this morning under pjlioe guards, and during the first two hours only minor disturbances were reported. STRIKERS HOLD COUNCIL President Gompers, of the ' Ameri can Federation of Labor, it taking a poll of the executive eounoil on a pro posed attempt to settle the strike. The decision Is expected tome time to morrow. ARRESTS FOLLOW " Fonr men were arrested this morn ing as a result of a riot In which two negroes la the employ of Montgomery and Ward company wars attacked bv a hundred striken and sympathizers. LOSS .1100,000 Daily " The Commission merohanta - state that the strike Is ooatlnir them not leas than one hundred thousand dollars per dsy on account of their Inability to deliver goods. Labor leaders sod otbera to ths num ber of one hundred who were named In Judge Kohlsaat's strike ininnotlon. today through their attorney challeng ed tbe legality oi the Injunction order and denied the right of the Master in Cbanoery to take their teatlmoney The question will be argared before Judge Kohkmat 'X'assday morning. Hoch Has Nerves By Bcrlpps News Association Chicago May 6 That Mrs Marie Hoch 'wat jealous, when on her death bed of her sister cams out in' the trial today, and that hs had cause lor thia condition was thown In the testimony of Mist Halzaopel, the nurse who at tended Mrs Hoch before her death. Her statement regarding ths symp toms of Mrs Hoch wat alio very dam aging to the defendant, Hooh display. ed mors nervousness this afternoon than ha hat at any Urns during the trial. Martial Law Declared By Sorippa News Association) Tomsk, Western Siberia, May 5 Martial law hat been declared at Collleriat An germ, Sooja, and In tense excitement prevails. - - - Two Killed ' By Scripps Mows Association. StarksvUls, Msy 5. James O'Neill, a pit boss, James Boo and John Orav UL were killed la a coal mlns hare WILL LEAD , NEW. UNION Terrs Haute. Ind.. Mav fi E V Debs today confirmed tha ranov. that he Is to bead the industrial tin ion, a new labor organization which will bo launched next week in Chicago. Ths organization will be a rival of the Amerloan federation of Labor. Tiflis Strike By Sorippa Newe Association Tiflis Caueaala Hf S TV. .i,An J w awm wru- sand domestio servants aftj waiters struok todsy in thie city. Tiflis is the capital of Georgia in the Russian Trana-cauoaaos, and is mostly populat ed by Armenians. Red By Sorippa News Association .Singapore Mar ' 6 NabocatnfT' squadron was sighted' this morning running under a loll bead of ateatn In an easterly direction. It Is expected to proceed to 'Saigon for provisions and coal before Bailing for Rojestven- say-s renaesrnu. SEEDS Just received a Car Red Clover, Timothy, Rod Top. AH kinds of Grass sseda. Balk Garden Seed, Bald Barley, Rye, Wheat and Oats JEFFERSON AVE.;!' PHONE 1571. V STAPLE AND FANCY Groceries Good Goods. Good Service Your trade is appreciated here BAKER B R O S. Adams Avenue Phone 29 " FOR VROTE The prescription department is the important part of any drag store. Oar's is modern in every repeot In the character of the drugs nsed, in the methods of compounding, in the skill of oar pharmacists, it is thoroughly np to-date. We believe that the service rendered haa a value for you beyond any money value, aid it costs you nothing extra whatever. Our prices are as low as good prescription work can be done anywhere. Lower than the usual cost in most places. NEWLIN NUMBER 160 Was Ready to Shave By Sorippa New Assoaoiation Salem May 5 Frank Unir!llmo. who waa oonvloted oi the murder of Tarsal a Caraota, of Portland June.14, iwh, was exemted at the state prison this afternoon He spoks ten minutes after being taken to the ecsffold and euwdthat tbe father of the victim waa responsible for the erime. The father who witnessed the execution, and ' who had made a vow that he wonld not shave until lbs murder of his dsnghter had been avenyed, made . a bee line for a barber ahop as soon aa ins nangtng took plaoe. Work Is Resumed Scripps News A'aroiiiiion Warsaw May 5 Work l as been rei fumed at many of the hcipriet today,' despite tli ffj. ts of the social demo crats to prevent tbe strikers from re turning to work. i. ; Mnrs Inrlirtmonf c . By 8oripps News' Association Carlisle Ky May 5-The Grand Jury today returned indictments against the Bl.nit.l Oil n .... vii iur psaaiing oil without lloense.- .SEEDS toad of Alfalfa Seed YOTJrR G T I O N DRUG tl ife; J? a ..r - ra f.T if : i i ; ' i SWi !i 1 I- I IRS s this morning. Ths bodies have not yet been recovered. ' 11, it