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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1905)
A' ; i TODAY'S NEWS TODAY A Partly cloudy with tbaoder storms tonigbt. Tuesday partly cloudy. LA GRAN n erver. m ms II 1111 IV ICV EN H : 1 VOLUMEIV LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON TUESDAY. JUNE 13. 1905 " NUMBER 1Q2 PEACE SEEMS ALMOST ASSURED (Scripps News Association) Toklo, Juna 13. General Oyama re port that on Jane 11 some mixed oolomrtsof Buulaa troops attacked ; the Japanese in the vicinity of Ying ecbing, Erabipllpao and 8hapang T1, but that all attacks aero repulsed. APPOINTMENTS EXPECTED ' Waebiogtou 13 The oall of the Russian ambassador Cassia! on" tlie President was made shortly after noon yeeterdsy, eontrary to the nial fn- tom. He presented himself at the main part of the bouse i&sted of at tbb President's offios in the West wiug This fact indicates tbe importaooe of Vi inrriw A Itknnvh mhamol r Meyer bas already lranamiitd tbe substance of Russia's rer ly, the official notification to tbe President will not be made until Count Caesini ' bas brought it in person. Ibe announce ment of the names of the plenipoten tiaries is expected with! a a day cr two. CABLEGRAM RECEIVED Washington. Joue 13 Tbe Presi dent bas recti red ambassador Meyers' dispatch, conveying the formal ac ceptance of tbe Russian Government to the peace preposition of Roosevelt, and confirming the' oral communication made by minister Caselnl yesterday. HAS NOT ARRIVED Washington, Jnne 13. At six this evening tbe foreign office announced that Japan bad not yet informed Russia when she desired to meet tbe peace envoys, but communication is expect ed at any moment.. COMING TO WASHINGTON London, Jujy 13 A report from St Petersburg slates that M YVitte, preai dent of the council of ministers, will leave immediately for Washington in connection with tbe peace negotiations MAY MEET AT HAGUE Washington June 13 lo high offi cial circles it is understood that Tbe Hague will likely be a compromise for tbe location of tbe meeting between the Japanese and Russian peace pleni potentiaries, as nesrly every other lo cation suggested"ig unfavorably re garded by one of tbe belligerent powers. Tbe Hague bas a seutimental claim upon tbe entire world as a meet ing plaoe for pesos tribunals. Ths naming ol the plenipotentiaries will probably be simullanous w.th tbe fix ing of tbe time and place of tbe meet ing. Tbe President received tbe very warmest congratulations for bis achievements in tbe direc'ion of peace, from tbe cabinet at a melting of the members today. Major Burke Dead - (Scripps Ntws Association) - Mobile, Ala June 13 News has been received here of the death of Major E A Burke, ex-state treasurer of Louisiana, at Honduras. He was a promoter of cotton at tbe United States exposition, and his defalcations forced him to take refuge in Honduras sever al days ago. Another NewRecord Scripps News Association Chicago, Ijtins IS Ths Lake Shore 6peoial making a test run from Buf falo to Chicago, for tbe purpose of scouring a bsMt for establishing a fast train from New York to Chicago in competition with the Pennsylvania eighteen hour flyer, completed a run of five hundred and twenty aix miles today in four hundred aad seventy minuter, making a new record. Motion Denied Scripps News Association Albany N Y June 13 Tbe Court of Appeals this afternoon denied tbe ap plication made yesterday by Senator D B Hill to bear a motion for re-argu ment'in tbe case of Albert T Pat.Ick Hill will make application to either one of the Judges or to Governor Hig gins for a stay of tb pending motion for re-argument. Should this fail, tbe case will bi taken to tbe United States Supreme Court. Today's Grain Market Sciipps News Association Chicago June 13 The ruling prices in the stock exchange today on - the prinoipal grains were as follows; wheat openei at f 0 86 38 - ! closed at 10.87, corn opened at $0.52 3 4 and closed at $0.53 1-4, oats opened at $0.31 and oloeed at $0.30 7-8 INQUIRY INTO THE BEEF TRUST 8crlppe Nsws Association " Chicago June 13 The bef trust inqnirv was resumed today before ths Federal Graod Jury. Tw prominent Iowa.tockmen were brought before the body and testified that, since tbe railroads bad b So eompellsd to obey tbe law n quiring ' l.vestock to be watered evry lwnty-four hours, . ths roads had In ken off their . pact with tbe beef trust . Under tbe former law, the roads re tarded ths shipments at the Instance of the trusts in ord. r to regulate tbe mar ket through the dally receipt Ed ward G Davis, representing tbe South Water Street Commission men. . pre sented new evidence gathered from tbe fruit growers against the Armour priv ate car lines More Yellow Fever (Scripps Naws Association) Washington, Juse 13 Seven nw cases of yellow fever ou tbe Isthmus of Panama have been reported by Gov ernor Magoon, and one death Is an nouDoed. Ineacli iurtance tbe men affioted were emi ! et In the open air, where they did not bavo the benefit of tbe mosquito bare aad other precau tions . JUDGE OVERRULES THE DEMURRER By Scripps News Association -Portland, June 13 Judge Dahavan this morning o vet ruled tbe demurrer of the defence and sustained tbe indict ment of tbe federal Gran t Jury charging 8enator Mitchell wi.h vio lating tb Federal Statutes in receiv ing money while tbe Weoetor was a member of the firm' of Mitchell and Tanner, from Frederick A Kribs for expediting claims to land patents. The trial la set for Tuesday, June 20th Ths jury panel is now being drawn In tbe presence of the attorneys fur the defenoe, who were aoi-orded tbe nnusal privilege upon request. Judge Dehaven in overruling the de murrer said. "Th nl.jiwtlAna nrvwl against the indictment are as to form. It is oDen to crlticlHto. vet I think' it substantially charged the offense de scribed in tbe statute." Exception. were filed on behalf ol Senator Mite- hell, and be was then called upon to make a pie i, and, through his attorney entered a plea of not guilty. INVESTIGATING STRIKE FRAUDS WILL B0YC01T ALL OUR GOODS Councilman Arrested (By Scrips News Association) Pbsladelpbla, Penn , June 13 At tbe Instigation of Mayor Weaver, Frank H Caven. selected as council man of the 31tb waid, was today ar rested, charged with being interested In city contracts in violation of his oath of office. Caven Is held under ten thoussnd dollar bail for a hearing of the oase which Is set for Thursday. Ball was secured and the defendant was released. . ill Coin Silver By Scripps News Association Panama June 13 Tbe government of Panama bas decided to coin a mil lioa silver pesos in order to relieve tbe demand for silver caused by tbe activity on tbe canal works and tbe increase in business. SILK SALE EXTRAORDINARY CONTINE8 THIS WEEK $5.95 For choice from 50 coals and vests iu faucy worsted, cheviot, and cassimere. These coats and vesta are well made and lined and are real $10 to $12 values. This week your choice for $5.95. Stylish Tcp Coats For men, serge and. eilk lined $12 to $18 CORREC J CLOTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS The label A. B Kirschbaum &Co"iu joucoai stands for absolute peifectiou in style, fit and workmanship. If yon want a coat that is made right, inside as well as outside and that is the only kind of a coat that will give vou entirely satisfory service try a Kirschbanm hand made coat. A complete line for your iupp. clion ou our counters $7.50 to $10.00 the suite Boys' Clothing of Real Merit at Economical Prices QUALITY RIRST AND PRICES NEXT is our slogau in this department. Those who have visited here, all agree that we have done ourselves proud in both, ip this spiing's suits, and so will you when yoa examine the incomparable values to be found here at 60c to $7.50 for Knee Pants Suits. $450 to $14.00 for young Men's Suit, BASE 8ALL AND BAT RREE WITH $3 or over BOYS' SUITS SHOE COMFORT AT COMFORTABLE PRICES Be well shod or you cannot be well dressed.' Shabby ehber spoil the smartest costume smart shoes add tone to the oldest gown, let us bIiow you some spring styles . . ' Bargain Counter Items: $175 shoes now $1.25. $2 00 shoes now . $1.65. $2 25, $2 50 shoes $1.85 $3.00, $3.25 shoes $2 35 " ' 1 - - MJ" -a 111 - BySoiipp Ntfws association Chicago Ills June 13 Robert damn. ball, ol the Peabndy Commercial Co. sppeared as a witness in tbe investiga Mon before the grand jury in regard to the alleged criminal practices ol the labur leaders in connection with tbe teamsters' strike." It is understood that Campbell was, asked so throw light upon the alleged ate of thirty thousand dollars to prevent tbe strike teamsters against tbe down town office buildings, when tbe union tried to force tbe buildings to use coal instead of gas. Joseph Bigsrobaki, the Ob lea go agent of the St Louis brewing eon- cern, wss questioned as to the possi bility of tbe Chicago teamsters' strike having been oalled at the instigation of tbe Chicago brewers in order to bring barm to the St Louis interests. Joseph Lapham, of ths Lapbam Briok Company, testified that before be was able lo secure a settlement , of tbe strike against bis ooncern , he was foreed to pay tbe men whom he took baok full wages for the time lost while striking. J 8 Field of 'the Nicberbiflkor Ice company, testified that in settling tbe strike sgainst his company, no money was used, Large Donation J 8cripps News Association Chicago June 13 Gifts amounting to over four hundred thousand dollars to the Chicago University were an nounced today with the convocations. No large gift was announced from Biokefeller, but it is believed, when tbe president's address Is read, it wil contain the announcement of a b;K donatio from the oil king to the ujiversity. SHAM BATTLE IS STILL ON (8cripps News Association) Washinptnn June 13 A telephone message from r ort Monroe ssys that at three o'clock this morning tbe battle ships and two other vessels of Admiral Ulokens' fleet appeared off the fort. and were theoretically "sunk" bw the vigorous fire of the coast artillery guns. According to a report, ths smaller vessels of the fleet have been seat up the Pa'omao as Moots, the neavier vessels making demonstrations sgainst Fort Monroe. 8M .l.L VESSEL SIGHTED At ten t'cl.Hjk this morning a small naval vssel was sighted from Fors Uent, but it disappeared. Tbe day it bright and clear, and the artillery of -fioers are of the opinion that it is al most suicidsl for Admiral Dickens to attack until dusk although they are prepared for any emergency. There are 3000 corporations lo Or gon. Their annual reports aie coming in at the rate of 100 a day to secretary ol state. Scripps News Association TiesTiin. China Joue 13 The Chi esse guilds have quieily determined to carry out a plan ol boycotting Ameri can goods, and Ibe situation is daily becoming more gloomy for Amerioin manuiaciurera. Tbe native bum. papers are refusing advertisements of American affairs. Will Visit Portland (Scripps News Association) San Franoiaoo June 13 The Con greseiou'I Committee on irrigation acoompanied by a number of persona interested lo irrigation, arrived in San Francisco from the Sjuth this morning. They were entertaiued at lunob at the Us Franois by the Wnter and Forest Association. This alter- noon tbey will rest and this ev ming they will be tendered a baoq let bv the common w altb Club composed of prominent business men of this city who are Interested in ths rechruation of arid land. Tomorrow they will lake a trip down tbe Saa Joaquin valley to Fresno from thence to Stockton and from thenos to Sao ramento for a two days trip through the Sacramento vafley.' The will then gs to Rioo Nar. to InspeoS Ibe ditoh near there. After their return from Nevada tbe pirty will go to Portland to visit the expo-it ion and from theaoe thtough tbe states of Washington, Idaho and Montana. KING ALPHONSO RETURNS HOME Jews Excluded By Scripps News Association London June 13 A dispatob from 81 Petersburg today states that ths proposed representative assembly has been definitely decided opoo. Tbe Jews will be entirely excluded from taking a pari in tbe eleotion of repre asntatives, bul tbey will bs seleoud through tbeZemstvoi. THE Duke Dies By Sor'pps Naws Asvro'ttion Vienna Austria June 13 A cb Duke Josef died here today. PROPER PLACE To - bring your JaJy. friend or yoar wife and -family to Becure the best refreshments is , . ..... SELDER'S CANDY STORE The best candy The best Ice Cream The beat equpped candy store The best Soda Fountain in Eastern Oregon ! . Turkey , - Dusters -. . There's no question abut the everyday usefulness of a feather duster. You van get along without one, but better with one. Save stoopiug, reaching and climbing, will do some kinds of dusting better than anything else The time was when the cost made them luxurious Our prices ought to make them necessities. After using one a while you would as soon think of doing without a broom as a duster. Our s ock of duslers was bought elope and we can afford to sell tbem iu the same way. NEWLIN DRUGCoTT HENRY cS6 CARR 14 i FUNERAL DIRECTORS LICEPJED EflBflLflERS Lady aspistaut, Calls answeredjday andjiight, Phone No.21. J. O Henry. reidenceJ664 J. J. Carr, residence 386 La Qrande Oregon h (By Scripps News Association Madrid, June 13 King AlDboneo ' arrived here today from his' visit to France and England, and on bis wy to tbe palace was aooorded a tremtu dous ovation by the people who follow ed birn totbe palace where be appeared several times on the balooly and ac-' knowledgsd tbe cheers of tbe orowd . He attended special service st the ' Buena Pnoeso church, where a so'emn MTe I'eoiu" waa rendered in recogni tion of bis safe ietarn and non from death at tbe bands ol the botub tbr Jw log anarchists in Psris Instructions to Consuls (oy bonpps Aewa Assuciauon -Stockholm, Jono 13 The foreign minister bas lnttrootrd the consuls , of Sseden and Norway that Swe I en does not recognize the provisional govern ment of Norway, dircctlnit tbem to continue to exsrolse their funotlons as . before the separation was announoed. ' klions chill-; Bocliy - core t 3 ; Drug ' nc. H1 '3 i i ii m m i , fimir:-mt iff f"