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VOLUME IV
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON MONDAY. JUNE 12. 1905
NUMBER 191
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Russia Agrees
TO PEACE COUNCIL
(Sorlpp News Association) .
8t lYttrsburg Jane IS It U atattd
on vA authority that Russia will no,
(re to abandoning Vladivo.tookt
taking the Uad that it it part ol the
ideal condition to resist JapaneM at
tacka. It ii believed, it Japan lorcee
the issue, Vladivoetcck muit be givn
op at tbe naval bate ol war, or tbe
war mutt continue. ..
OUTLOOK LEI 8 BRIGHT
fctt.'. Petersburg. Jute 12. That i
atroog party at 6t Petersburg U work
log against peace, la shown by tbe" at
titude oC the reactionary preat. 8ev
eral newipapere today publish article
attacking BooMvelt and declaring
that I he Preaident is openly hostile to
Russia. A .report from Manchuria
that the Japanese had begun an otl'ens
Ito movement baa alio had me leiuieo
oy to maki the outlook of peaoe ' less
bright. - '
' SENSATIONAL EDITORIAL '
8t. Petenbnrg, June It. Tbe Noveo
Vremya, In an editorial this morning
deprecates the optimism among tbe
diplomat regarding the movement
toward peaoe. Unless Japan is under
the slogan ol "Asia lor Asiatics,", will
recognize lhat Russia, In her original
history and destiny, la an Aalatlo as
well as a European power, and may be
ready to oboclnde, not peace, bat an
alliance. The editorial created some
thing of a sensation.
RUSSIA'S REPLY MADE '
8t Petersburg June 12 Tbe reply
ol the Russian Gjvernroeot ta the
note of Roosevelt, proposing a peaoe
conference, was heeded to ambassador
Meyer, and id now on tbe way to
Washington. Following, tbe receipt
of tbe reply, ambassador Meyer bad a
conference with loreign ministe Laos
droff'; .
'ANSWERS EXPECTED
Washington June 12 It is infimat
ed here today at tbe White House
that no further official statement will
be issued regarding peace negotiations
until Japan's reply to the note bf the
President has been received. It is ex
pected tbat notices from Japan and
Russia from the notei sent by tbe Pre-
sident will be sent by ambassadors
Meyer and Oriseom today.
SILK SALE
CON TINES
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$5.95
For choice from 50 coals' and
vesta in faucy worsted, cheviot,
and cassimere. These coals and
vests are well made and lined
and are real $10 to 112
values. This week your choice
for $5.95.
Stylish Tcp Coats
For men, serge and silk ined
$12 to $18
Sim tJfyffrj
RETURNING HOME V
Singapore June 12 Tbe steamer
a8ea.Lion" arrived at this place today
and leport tbat on Jupe 10th she paa
ed a Russian volunteer cruiser in Me
laca 8traita on her way Dome,
RUS8IA FORMALLY ACCEPTS
Washington June 12 ll is officially
aonooneeed tbat Russia has formally
assented to tbe proposition to appoint
plenipotentiaries to discuss ' terms of
peaoe, and the time and place ia now
being considered
TAKAHIRA NOTIFIED .
Washington, Jan 12 -MloUter Tak
ahira called on the Preaident this
afternoon and received a notification
of Russia's favorable reply to tbe
Preeideat.'s peao proposals.
; ON. PEACE ERRAND
St Petersburg Jon 12 It Is annonne
ed today that M Witt, president of
the committee of ministers, i leaving
8t Petersburg In two weeks on 'pub-
lio batinene" It is said on eood autb
ority that the mission is connected
with peace negotiations.
Japan's Terms
Paris June 12 The Temps says:
"A dispntoh from t Petersburg to
the Eolair gives the alleged detailed
conditions of both sides, the Japanese
conditions numbering 11. and the
Russian 10 These are practically
the same as former speculative condi
tions, namely, an indemnity of 9850,
000,000, a Japanese protectorate over
Manohuria and Korea, tbe cession
of Port Arthur and part of tbe Tiaus-
manchurian railroad to Japan, foi
feitureofthe interned warshipe, the
withdrawal o' Russian warships from
tbe far east for a period of 25 years
and the occupation of Vladivostok
until there conditions am fulfilled.
Tbe Russian conditions, according
to tbe dispatch, reject the question of
a qualified acceptance of tbe other
terms
Gomez Dying
' By Scrippe News Association
Havana June 12 The coition of
General Maximo Gomes is very low,
and bis death is only a matter of a few
brurs. v
EXT1U0RDINAKY
THIS WEEK
CORRECi CLOTHING
FOR MEN AND BOYS
The label A. B Kirschbsum & Co" in you coat stands
for absolute perfection io style, tit and workmanship.
If you want a coat that is made right, inside as well
as outside and that is the only kind of a coat thai will
give voti entirely-satislory servicf try a Kirscbbaum
hand made coat. A complete line for your insp.ction
on our counters
$750 to $10.00 the suit
Boys' Clothing of Real Merit
at Economical Prices
QUALITY RIRST AND PRICES NET is our
slogan in this department. Those who havevisited
here, all agree that we have done ourselves 1 proud in
both, in this spring's suits, and so will you when yoa"
eaamine the incomparable values to be found here at
60c to $7.50 for Knee Pants Suits.
$450 to $14.00 for young Men's Suits
BASE 8ALL AND
BAT
$3
SHOE COMFORT AT COMFORTABLE PRICES
Be well shod or you cannot be well dressed. Shabby
"hoes spoil the smartest costume smart shoes add
tjiie to the oldest rowh, let us show, you some spring
styles - --A .,;
Bargain Counter Items:
$L75 shoes now $1.25. S2 00 shoes now $1.65.
$2 25, $250 shoes $1.85 $3.00, $3.25 shoes $2 35
WANT NORWAY
. RECOGNIZED
Borippa News Association . . ...
Bioua City Iowa Jan 12-A 'glgan-
tio petition, to be signed by million
Norwegians in the United States to
President Roosevelt, asking Amerioa
to reeognia the new Government ol
Norway, ia being circaltted her and
baa been sent to every Norwegian com
inanity. ;i -.,
Cassini Makes Call
By 8oiipps. News Association
Washington Juns 12 Count Cas
sini called upon t'a President . this
morning and brought witii bim im
portant instrucioos from bis Gov
ernment incluliog its supposed for
mal answer so R osbvU's note.
Subway Flooded
8oripp News Association
: New York, Jan 12 Although tbe
traffio in the subway la completely
suspended today a a result of the
break of the wat r main on .Park
Avenue, tetter day near 8tate street,
wuiob oompletly lljoded tbi tunnel
for blocks, tbe trains are running on
the local tracks.
Charter Revoked
By Boripps News Association
Indianapolis, Ind., Jan 13. Thel
international Typographical Union to
day revoked th local Rt Louis chart
er of thirteen hundred members, - on
th ground that they broke tbe rnles
when they accepted a nine hour day
with an increase of a dollar and fifty
cents per week instead of an eight hoar
day.
Ask For Appeal
By Sorippa News Association
Montreal Canada June 12 -The
ooonsel for G reeno and Gtynor today
asked leave to appeal from - tbe judge
ment of Judge Davidson, who dismiss
ed tbe writ of prohibition, forbidding
Commiisioner Lafontaius to continue
tbe bearing of the cas. ' "
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B0YS SUITS
DEMURRERS IN
MITCHELL OASE
Scrippe New Association '.
Portland Jan 12 Argument on
tbe demurrers In th cas of Senator
Mitchell for oomplioity in th land
frauds wts beard today by Fedaial
Judge Dehaven Before tbe argument
began, District Attorney Henry an-
noanoea nei in government was
ready to proceed with th cases, and
thatb would fight All delay. Th
defendant allege grave defects In the
indiotment . wbioh wts drawn by as
sistant attorney Pagen who was seat
here for (hat purpose.
He claims tbat it omits a number
of allegations vital tube charge; tbat
II tails to Identify tbe transactions In
which th alleged compensation vio
lated tbe statute: tbat it does not al
tar when the transaction occurred
nor Is it certain as to what land claims
ar involved; that it is loosely worded
etc Th argument wtra finished
this noon This is tbe first and
strong it case against Senator ' Mit
chell, and, if tbe demurrer it sustain
ed, tbe case cannot be prosecuted on
eccount of the statute of limitations.
TO INVESTIGATE
THEIR CONDUCT
(By forlppa News Afaociatlon)
Chicago, Jon 12. The member of
the Jan grand jury, which convened
her today, were prepared by the
Uaited Bute Attorney Healey to list
en to th alleged exposure of sereral
labor leaders lnvolrd in th teamsters
strike, who it I alleged bar mad, a
well known boos In the "rsdlight
district" their rendeivoa sloe last
J anuary . The authorities bare gat her
ed ldnc that th alleged black'
mailing plot against the business
boose la laid to be baaed npon the
testimony of women friends of , the
labor leader. Judge ' MoBwen in
charging the jury, warned the mem
oers to d careiui and not return any
"hysterical Indiotment" against th
labor leader. .
NO OPPOSITION
TO NEW REGIME
(By Scrlpp Now Association)
New York Jane, 12 Superintendent
of Inaaranoe Ueodrlck has computed
hi Investigation of th Equitable and
left town today. Th report will be
mad publio Thursday. Urovtr
Cleveland did not come down town
today to th nomlnatlan of trustee
a wa expected.
The rumor I current her today that
J a Hyde it a heavy participator in
th Ryan syndicate which bought tbe
Hyde stock. It 1 not expected tbat
any serious opposition will occur from
h minority in th con luctl ng of tba
affair by tba Ryan regime.
Restraining Trade
Scrippa New Association
Ht ).oois Mo. Juns 12 Attorney
Hsdley th-s afternoon begsn taking
testimony in th investigation of tbe
dfaodard, tbe Waters, tbe Pierce aod
tbe Bepublio Oil Oompav las, charged
with restraint of trade. Tbos ex,am
ined today were mostly employees.
More Testimony Heard
By Scilpps
Washington,
News Association
June l2.-Sor!arv
Taft thla morning examined Ira Atkin
son Hnd secretary Barber, of tbe as
phalt company, in th Bowen-Loomls
controversy. Th nature of the teitl.
mony has not been given out. After
this secretary Taft left for West Point
wher be will address th graduating
olass at tbs military academy.
HELPS LOO MIS
Clyde Brown, treasurer ol the Am.
rioan Asphalt oampaoy, today pro
dooed th books of the company,
showing a receipt from' ' secretary
Loomi for a check of 11 v thousand
dollars, tbe paymeot to bim for tbe
same amount calling for American
money. Thi is oonfitmalojy of tba
contention ol Loomis tbat the trsn
section was a matter of ordinary ex
change. . .
FASTEST TRAIN
IN, THE WORLD
By Scrlpp News Association
' Chicago June 12 The West bound
"Pennsylvania 8pecial," th eighteen
nour srain, wnicn led new York yes-
terdsy afternoon, arrived in Chicago
at eight fifty two this morning, tbre
mieote ahead ol lta regular running
time. , Much of th distance was
made a mil in lees than a minute.
TWO HOURS GAINED
Jersey City, Jan 12. The east
bound "Pennsylvania Special" from
Chloago arrived at nice twenty two
this morning, making th ran lu three
minutes less than ached ale time. This
I two hoar lee than tbe previous
low schedule and the New York and
Chicago train wilt now be th fastest
In th world for th distance.
Yesterday's Ball Game
festerday morning dawned bright
and clear, and aa large orowi went on
tbe sxourilon train to Elgin In order
to witness th game between La Grande
and EUin ball teams. As all the Nye
of the team, a well a those who went
along, were confident of success, tbey
were not disappointed Th aoor re
salted eleven to three in favor of La
Grande. Dowllng'a pitching waa
good Th Elgin team will play La
Grand on th ground at this place
next Bundsy.
Released On Bail
By Soripps N w Association
Milwaukee Wis June IS Henry
Goll aooused of "dootoriou".tbe books
of the First National Bank of Milwau
kee and assisting Frank Bigelow, the
defaulter ol a million and a ball dol
lars today enter I a plea of not guilty
in th federal court and wa il'ad
On a 120,000 bail bond.
Get Bi Haul
Sciipps Newe Assooist'on
Gb'cao June 12 Thieves early
this morn. out the window in tbe
store of Lev; ! ros. on titito troet
and Adams ave. and secu.ed two
thousand dollars worth of jewelry. A
wstebman saw tbem but tbey escaped.
: - Turkey m
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There's no question ahol the everyday usef'ilness of a
feather duster You can get along without one, but
better wittrone. Save stooping, reaching aud climbing,
will do some kinds of dusting better than anything else
The time was when tbe cost made ibem luxurious
Our prices ought to make them necessities. After using
one a while you would as toon think of d ling without a
broom as a dusler. Our s ock of dusters was tonght
cloee and we can afford to sell tbem iu the same way.
NEWLIN DRUG GG.
HENRY
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PUNER1L DIRECTORS
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Lady assistaLt, Calls 'answered Jday and night,
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AAERICAN SHIPS
TO ASIATIC WATERS
By Scripps Naws Association '
New York, June 12. An officer of
th North AtlaMlo fleet said todev
that It wa understood that the fii.t
claaa battleships of th fleet wonld b
eent to Aslatlo water to reinforce the
fleet under rear-admiral Train. ,
; Navy Manoeuvers
. Scripps Nw Association
Baltimore, Md. June 12 At m)
thirty thie morning, three torpeoo
boat destroyers of Admiral .Diokna
attacking squadron were theoreti
cally bfown out of the win by the
guns at Fort Howard Later a fonrth
deetrover wss discovered and "sunk."
The Texa then made a frontal dem
onstration on the fort, aided by a':
fir theoretically sent b th veieela to
tbe bottom. ' . '
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Tlie best equpped candy .
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