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Mtt m TODAY IFL' 1TUI?U Fair and cooler tonight Vf DAlDEiU Friday fair LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER VOLUME fV LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON THURSDAY. JUNE I, 1905 NUMBER 183 ADMIRAL TOGO MAKES REPORT; LOSSES By Scripps New Association Washington Jan ltt-Mln.'ster Grlteom reports from Tokio as follows:- "In addition to the main force, four Raaalan second claaa cruis ers and subsidiary vessels were de -atroyed" TWO MORE SUNK Nagasaki, Jane 1st It is rumored that the Russian armoured oroisrr Rossi and Grom.-ibol hare been sank by torpedo boats. RUSSIAN 8 HIPS ARRIVE Tokio Jane 1 -Russian warships of the Iznmrad, Knlaz, Sonvaoff and Aurora types respectively have arrived at Hamada, and will probably be cap tared. VOLKKKSAM KILLED Washington Jure 1-Minister Oris com reports tli it it is officially an nounced that Admiral Volkeraam was killed and not captured aa reported on May 30. OmCER CON FIRMS CAPTURE Tokio Jane 1 An officer of the Russian battleship Borodino, now prisoner nn the Maizera, says that j,.' while Rojestrensky raised the flag on the Kniaz Savsroff, he was really on board the Borodino daring the action When the Borodino sank, the admiral boarded the destroyer fiedovi, on which he was eventually captured. LAJER REPORTS Tokio Jane 1 Liter reports place U the Russian losses at from seven to nine thousand, exclusive of four thou sand captured. It is feared that a majority perished Calculating the compliments of a sunken and captured ships, upward of ten thousand, this leaves eleven thousand unaooonnted for. Many bodies have been washed ashore In the vicinity of the battle. HOSPITAL SHIPS OAPIullBU Shanghai, June 1 The hospital ships Orel and Kostroma bare boon captured and taken to Sasebo, oharg ed with infrli ging of the Hague con vention, i - WITHOUT FEAR OF CONTRADICTION We make the statement-"you will pay less if you Trade at THE FAIR" CHEAP goods a alow price MaY be economy (?) bat GOOD goods at REASONABLE prices has bten proven more satisfactory and much less expensive iu the end. Cheap trashy goods are not allowed on our counters and shelves at any price DEPENDABLE GOODS at REASONABLE PRICES is our watchword. The knowing ones trade bet e be cause they judge values by their intrinsic worth. All can safely taade here, because we guarantee cur prices as well as satisfaction in our goods. BRILLIANTINE Lustre SHIRTWAIST SUITS THIS WEEK 6 These beautiful and servi cable suits are marked in oar stock at $9 50 and, our word for it, a comparison wiil prove them equal to $10 to $12 suits elsewhere, Special $6 98 . $2.00 SKIRTS This Week There is just 15 of these skirts. They are regular $2 skirts in our stock If you can find their f qaal for less than $2.25 or $2 50 anywhere outside of our ; tore. We will cheer lully refund your money. T J A This week . 4V TiifansiTii sriaii i in saw m Jwi flsisT.iiisrtJsvr-iT . ra r.T'BBBBBav OF RUSSIA FIGHT RFPORT Tokio June 1 Admire Togo's eighth report dated May 81 states Comman der Kalsga returned this afternoon with the survivors of the Dinttrl Donstol 1'eporiing that the Donkol on the morning of the 39 by the open ing of the valve, the Kingston sank with those on board Including the sur vivors of tne Os! labia. The destroyer Baainvi landed on the Urlnng ialand. It appears that the Baulnvi took a oard Rojestvensky'a stair before the sinking of the flsg ship on the after noon oi too i ui ui afayj two hundred from the Oslihia but finding navigation difficult transfered Rojest vensky'a staff to the Baulnvi The Bauvini while running northward met on the morning of the 28 the Donskal to whioh all on board were transfered The Baainvi then sank herself. The Osliahia, according to survivors had her coning towers atruok first by a straight shot. Admiral Voelkersbsm was killed in the battle of the 27 Survivors of the Donskoi say they saw two destroyers sink during the thickest of the battle at not n on the 27. II this is true it makes five of our destroyer lost' RETURNING HOME St Petercburg June 1 The cruiser Itumiud a-rived at Vladivostok and reports that vice-admiral Virltff who ttarttd for Vladivostoek to take com mand of the Russian naval foroes is returning to St Petersburg. ADMIRAL TOGO'S REPORT London June 1 Baron Hayashihas received Admiral Togo's seventh rep.nl of the battle wbioh place the total Japanese losses at eight hun dred. The torpedo boats sunk were the only vesseis lost by Japan. The admiral says: "The Osliahia was ser iously damaged early in bttlle on May 27. The left line sank three ty noon, the Sisoi, Veliky and Admin 1 Nakhimoff. The Vladimir and Mon arch suffered heavily at midday and were so bidly damaged by the torpedo 2.25 2.50 5.00 $ 1.49 65c and 75c Belts A large assortment of this spring's beet offerings are included iu this lot at 39c 25 Handkerchiefs for 25 cents maisz JJtc AND JAPAN boat Flotilla that they were pot com pletely out of net ion . They were dis covered next m rning drifting near Taiibimia by the converted cruisers Shinanomaru and Tsintamaru, but went down bef ire they could be cap tured, our ships rescuing nine hun dred and fifteen survivors. Th Na variu was struck by four torpeloee and sank. Three Jtptnese torpedo boats sank during the night attaok on May 27. Moat of the crews were rescued. The damage to tiie other vessels, io- and none are inc p oi uted lor aotion. As nearly the whole of the Japanese and Russian fleets were engaged , the field of battle was greatly extended. The weather being mi. iy it was impos sible to see more than five miles. I was therelore, unable in keep iu touch with all the division- under me even in the day time. Tli b title occupied two days and two nPit. Tb e.iemy scattered in every direction B into o! our vessels were engaged in duties -ub-sequent to the b ittlo, delaying a com plete report lor several days". The Admiral futther reports that: "The cruisers Nvttke and Olawa discovered the Russian oruissr Svistlana at nine o'clock Sunday morning in the vicini ty of Ohappiau bay and immediately atlteked her It is suapMted that the Russian cruisers Almas and Aurora were sunk by the torpedoes on the night of the 27. Judging from this; the former reports of the euemie main strength consisting of eight bat tleships, were destroyed or captured. With the second olais cruisers and other vessels dsstroyed, ihe enemy's lighting power is thus annihilated". No PEACE YET Washington, June 1 Minister Taka hlra had a brief talk with the Presi dent today and, on leavintr, aaid: "All this peace talk la mere gossip Too early vat to talk of peace Russia must have time to think it over, when she has done so, there may be some gron nd for peace. None now," STAR J LING WAIST BARGAINS $1.25 waist $ .83 2.00 " 1.49 1.59 1.73 3.49 Jkun STATEMENT MAKES A SENSATION (By Hcrlpps News Association) Chicago. June I Lsvt Mr at torney for the employers, told th graud jury this mornin that a state of suarrby exists In Chicago, and that, owing to the strike, (be law was open ly violated. 11 requested indict ments against the ui.l. n leadere and the strikers. Albert.Young, a promt oent teamster, told the iorv that ha and two companions were offered tan thousand dollars two years ago by oar- lain prominent business men to oall a strike against rival Hrms He an nounced that he was prepared to give the jury fall details of this testimony. Following similar testimony of presi dent Shea, this has sprend consterna tion in business circles. The teams peace committee meet the managers of the department stores in an effort to effect a settlement. Chief Assassinated By Scrippi News Association Vienna June 1a dispatch from Gi'iii-tocha-, Poland, says that Chief "I Polios Bonk, ins ben assassinated. Freight Rate Bill (RyScrlppsNews Association) Madison Wis June 1 The assembly today oonourred on the Wisconsin freight rate commission bill with minor smendments. Tbo measure now goes to the Governor. Fashionable Robbers By Scripps News Association Los Angeles Oal June 1 A W Mel oling was sentenoed to five years in the Folsom prison and bis wife Aimee to three years confinement at San Queutine. Both were convicted of burglary. They mixed in society and were prominent in the best circles. They committed robberies in the asbionable h i tels where they lived. Rumor Unconfirmed By Scripps News Association London, Jane 1. An unconfirmed rumor comes from Paris that an at tempt was made today on the life of the Czar. - Another Bank Closed By Scripps News Association Trinidad, Col,, June 1 The Amer ican Savlugs Bank closed this morning with liabilities placed at I17fi,000. Open Meetings (By Poripps News Association) Salt Lake, Jane. 1 The committee on constitution of the Western Keder atlon of .Miners today reported an amendment making all local meetings open instead of aeoret. Journalist Arrested By Sciipps New Atsotciation Paris. Jane 1. A well known ioarn allst named Malato was arrested her on suspicion of being implicated la the plot of the assassination ot Alfon so. Today's Grain Market Soripps News Association Chicago Jane 1 The quotations on the stock exchange today were as fol lows: wheat opened at $0.8? and clos ed at $0.88 6-8, corn opened at $0 58, oats opened at 10,30 3 8 an closed at $0.30 3-4 To the Governor By Soripps News Association Madison, June 1. The assembly to day ooncorted in the Wisconsin freight rata commission bill with minor amendments. The measure now goe. to the Governor In Iowa, a prairie state, in which a person may be born, live to a good old yet in that state the oonr.tr" rosde are so carelessly Isid oat tbst many of their roada have steeper grades than are found on the oonntry roads in tbe mountain Republic of Switzerland. REPORT GREATLY CENSURES OFFICERS (By Scripps News Association) New fork, June 1 The contents of the Frlck report on the Equitable la leaking out The most radical da olaratlon Insists that all who prof ited aa members of "James II Uyds and Associates" must make restitution I be report practically demands the removal ot Alexander, Hyde and Tar- bell. The declaration Is made that wast and extravagance existed In practically every department of the secretary. Alexander's office was managed with laxity sod negligence. It censures the system nrevailino in Hyde's office by which olerka were paid enormous salaries and objects to the salary paid to Hyde and Alexand er. Hyde held a conference with his oounsel today wn a view to Bruits! ing his interests In the board acting tomorrow. Subduing Rebels' Sciipps News Association Manila Jane 1 Brigulier-Geoeral Garter, in command of the department of Vifoayat, engaged in. the pacifloa- tlon of tba natives on the Eat coast of Samsr is already in thn fleli witb sixteen companies, four of them iiodei orders. The natives rebelled on ac count of the corrupt praotioas of the native officials. No Case (By Pcripps News association) Washington, Jane 1. It Is announced witb authority that the investigation of the Loomls-Bowen controversy hat failed to establish a case tgainst Loom la. Ho wen may be retired from the diplomatio service. First Vote Soripps News Association Los Angeles June 1 Los Angelti votes on tbe saloon question Friday for the first use of tbe initiative clause ol the charter on an ordinan a barring all retail tale of liquor, exc pt restau rants with meals. Tbe r- Mi t is doubt ful, and li ib sides are fxpeeting a large vote. Refuses Reforms (By Scripps Newa Assoraifon Tangiers Jone 1 Tba 8ultin hat in. formed tbe French minister that he is nnable to accept the French Dronosals of rsform iu tbe administration of Morrooco. A conference of tbe repre sentatives of tbe powers will probably be held on tbe subject. New Chief Justice By Soiippt Newt Association Buenos Ay res, June 1 Governor Magoon, of the canal tone, bat appoint ed ex governor Dnran Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the canal zone. People get more practical every day And, as a result more writing tablets are used. People who care little far prevailing styles in cor respondence papers, but who insist only on good quality of stationery, find tbe tablet form a time saving conv'ence. We have a complete stock of tablet papers fine, medium and ordinary. Some of them witb envelopes to match NEWLIN , , BEING SLOWLY CRUSHED TO DEATH By Sorinps News Aetociati on Montrose, Colo Jane I The body ot Hermen O. Herman, of Denver, wm recovered from the Gunnison tunnel this morning, making aix dead. Benj. Taylor and Fred Green are still ia the tunnel, bat are alive. The latter Is slowing being crushed to death A robber tube was forced to the ent imb ed men this morningnd they were supplied with milk. ki" THE SORT THAT WILL 17 i p a t p That is the sort of groceries we soli Our aim is to please all of our customers We realize that in ordet to do this we must tell only First Quality Goods We also know that our prices must be right, and that our service must be correct. A child can do the tradiug at our store A trial order over the tele phone will convince you. We solicit your patronage. QEDbE Bllf North Fir Street I UNDERTAKERS FUNERAL DIRECTORS The only Exclusive Undertaking Parlors in La Grande Scientific Embalming Licensed in Oregon and Montana. 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