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J-. nTnirrnnn Tod I'll AuaigB uiu miuuiiuw ivwi thnnder storms, oooler VOLUME IX LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON MONDAY. JULY 24 1905 '''NUMBER 226 LA:,GRANDE::;EVai OBSERVER m ft 1 SHOOTS FOUR si PEOPLE I By Roripps News Association) Chicago III. July 24 Having shot and killed bii titter and two tear old niece, Timothy Dolling, ag-d twenty two, of West 12th Street, today abot and seriously wo mded bia father and elster-ln law. Immediately after thia he shot himself dead. Tbe father will probably die. Mra Elizabeth Grlffln, bia Bister in-law, was eighteen' yeara oi .. ine motive for the crime baa not been learned. NEW ., TRADE RECORD (Borippe Newe Association) - Washington July J4 According to tbe bureau statistician of the Depart ment of Commerce and Labor for tbe United State, the foreign commerce ol tbe Udited States for tbe fieoal year just euded exoeeds that of any other y.ar heretofore, tbe tame having been $2,63B970,333, compared with $2451, S14.C4S in toe year ending In 1904. Both tbe imports and ex porta made a I new high record. ' ' EIGHT OFFICIALS KILLED (Sorippa Newa Association) TlfUa. Jaly 24 An offloial report aent to fit Peterabnrs annoonoea that five bomb throwing oalragaa occurred In Tiflia laat week, and' that eight of ficiate were killed, while fourteen were Injured. If in only two Inetano ea were tba bomb thrower arrested. PEACE ENVOY REACHES CHICAGO GRAND JURY FOR COTTON SCANDAL (By Hcrippa Newe Aaaociatoln Chtcag HI. July 21 Barod Komora tbe Japanese peaoe envoy, together with bis aulte, arrived here at nine forty five tbie morning on Ibe private ? Jr ot president hill of the Great Northern railway. He wss met by a ' local Jepanese committee of oitlaene' appointed by tbe acting mayor. The visitors were driven to tbe Auditorium Hotel, where they will rest a few hours before their doparture for the east on tbe Pennsylvania limited this after noon Tbe bead of tbe baron's staff did tbe talking in behalf of tba envoy, and said that the people ol Japan a ere not fj. over auzious fur peace, unless tbe appointmeut of M. Witte as Russian plenipotentiary, be said, waa very popular in Japan. Tbe active work of the negotiation do not begin until August 8th. Tbe party was eutered at luncheon by mat or Dunne at ahe Auditorium and he waa assisted b- a party of officials At two forty five the party left for New York. Uaryn Komura will pro bablv proceed to Oyster Bay and meet tbe President. By Sorippa News Association " Washington July 24 Tba grand ury in tbe Diatriot of Columbia met tbis morning to consider the cotton leak scandal Every government i. fa cial who possibly knew anything of tbe leak, from Secretary Wilson to tbe humblest clerk, will be summoned. E 8 Holmes, Jr., former statistician who resigned, is now on bit way to Eog land to oonsult a Londcn specialist. DtPARTMENT ASKS r ABOUT FEVER ' ' fccrippi New Association V Waabtugton J uly" 24-Tba War Da partmenl baa ordered a special report on the vellow fever situation laf New Orleans with reeptct to the probable Inspection ot the troop! theie atationed. The marina hospital servioa baa dia- patohed several surgeons for duty to New Orleana, aud the Government co'itmoltea movlnii the troops to Uhlcamagua. PATRICK GETS ANOTHER TRIAL Will Not Resign (Sorippa News Association) London July 24 -Premier Balfour announoed . in the bouse of commons this afternoon that tbe cabinet would not resign following the defeat of tbe Government in tbe hon.e Thursday Tbe houee was crowded to suffoca tlon when the session began. Hlr Henrd Cam obeli, tbe bannerman ol the Liberal bartv entered at two ten amidst tbe greatest cheering, espeol ally from the Irish members, who at tempted to create an uproar. Premier Balfour entered ten mlnntes later and was greeted oprearously by tbe min leterialisttf. Tbe Irish members hooted tba other members who tried to pat a question to the ministers (By Sorlpps News Association) New York July 24-Judge O'Brien of tbe Court of Appeals today granted a motion of attorney Hill for a stay ol the execution of Albert F Patrick on tbe grounds of important points over looked bv a maiority of tbe oourt in affirming tbe judgement of ooavic tion and rehearing. Tbe rehearing Is set for October 2nd . A FULL REPORT MADE By Sorippa News Association - 8aa Dltgo Cel., July 24 An offloial report made up by tbe officers of tbe gunboat Bennlugton this morning shows, that, at tbe hour of explosion there were one hundred and ninety seven men on the ship's roll. Of these, fifty five are identified dead and four are missing, corresponding mli'u iiie tour unidentified dead. Forty six. are In tbe honpitalt, one la reported aa deserted and ninety one ware on duty. This accounts for all of the crew, as tbe four classed as unidentified are injured beyond recognition. One" of tbe last four take oat from tbe engine room bad a great Rash on tba side and was suspended by his heels, hla foot having been ; taught in the mashes of the machinery. Captain Drake, now In charge, baa appointed a committee, consisting of Burgeon Peok, Ensign 8ahm and surgeon Hmfth ot the Mare Island station, as a board to invsstl gate tbe condition of the wounded and to report to him . On receiving that report, be will recommend that those able to move be taken to Mare Island Tbe board investigating tbe causa o tbe calamity Includes commander fouug and Lisota. Yatea aod , Wade. They will begin woik at onoe and their report to Admiral Goodrich . will de termine as to the necessity of an of flciat Inquiry when be arrive.- Tbe atore ship Iris Is expeottd here today and will bring a diver and crew to ex amine tba Bennington and determine tbe extent ol the injuries. Tbe water In tbe Bennington's bold is now to I perfect control and it U believed that the injuries will consist mostly in breaks ot pipes and valves. OIL GETS TANKS AFIRE MORE TIME ' Sorippa News Association , Humble Texae July 24 Twelve tanks of the Texas Oil Company were fired by lightening Hundsy and are atlll bnrnlng. Tbe entire outfit is destroy ed. Ibe burning oil is running to ward tbe oil fields proper, and threatening to deetroy them. However a b ".!; htS rTm! 4'rU of tbe flames. The report that five negroee bad been burned baa not been confirmed. Several Itanka a mile from the original fire ignited tbie morning and are endangering nearly properties. Tbe loss so far U 1500,000. the fire now covers a square mile in ihe tank district, and three million barrels of oil have been consumed. It is said that ten white men have been caught in tbe fNmes and perished. and ten are missing, while fifty are badly injured . Tbe fire baa reached tbe Guffey tanks containing 6,000,100 barrel which are threatened By Bcrippa News Association Portland Ore July 24 Senator Mit chell eppeared in tbe Federal Court tbis morning and requested an exteo tion of time until tomorrow, in order to complete his bill of exceptions for an appeal, aod tbie was granted by tue oouit. us will men ds sentenceu. Tbe court then proceeded with the trial of Congressmen Williamson and hie co lefendaots. Tba same evidence was given aa in the former trial $13,000,000 Suit . Bcrippa Newa Association Louisville Ky July 24 Aotion baa been begun in tbe county oourt to compel the Southern Paoiflo railroad to pay taxes to the amount of thirteen million dollars, the amount due the state and county. For five years tbe company bas bad Us corporate besd quarters at Beeobmont, although it does not own a mile of treck. GROCERIES FROM THIS STORE ARE ALWAYS NICE AND FRESH The Womana Home and Foreign Missionary Hociely of tbe Presbyterian Church will meet at tbe borne of Mrs Rinehart on Thuieday 'afternoon at J:30o'olock. All tbe member1 end friends are earbettty requested , to be present. " . ' NEVER BEFORE SUCH VALUES, NEVER BEFORE SUCH PRICES TRULY BARGAINS IN MERITORIOUS MERCHANDISE Abound iu every nook aud coruor of our big store. The knife it making its rounds in everv department, and it is doing its work well. Never beforb have we offered luch t HIGH-CLASS aggregation of absolutely NEW and SEASONABLE GOODS, at what may almost be called Recklessly Mutilated Prices, as prevail duriug this GRIiAT CLEARANCE SALE Comparison is the true test of all thingsWe ask you,, in justice to yourself, to make the fullest comparison. - ' : ii M Li- Ladies1 Black Hose Of good staudard quality, flat knit, and made for ser vice, this sale 7Jc the pair Men's Shirts Regular 75c and 85c soft front shirts in a larg variety of patterns, sale, this 43c Ladies' Collars in this assortment aie to be found a great many of our best 25o and 35c sellers, this sale 10c : Ladies' Waists of tbe regular $2.25 and 2 50 kind, good styles and un qualifiedly the best waist bargains in this country. Cnoice this sale $1.00 0 Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits We ask you to note partic larly the fact that prices here quoled are little high er than actual coBt ol making. $12.50 Silk Shirt Waist Suits $8.00 $10 Lustre Suits .in Blur, Brown and Black. $6.35 50 pair Slippers. Jfi $1.25 Children's 79c , 100 pair, $1.50 and Misses Slippers. $175 CALICO, as much as you want, a yd APRON GINGHAMS PERCALE None to Merchants 4" 4' 5' All Ladies' Hats HALF PRICE values up assortment Boys' Suits to $3.50, good $1.95 ; Men's Coats and Vests in all wool, black and fancy worsteds, regular $10 values. : , : $5.35 r i . ? Men's Pants V $2.25 and $2 50 pants, in all wool and mixed wor sted and cheviots. $1.65 50c, 75c Men's Straw Hats Choice 25c A BIG BREAK IN WHEW MARKET Sorippa News Aaaociatioo Chicago III Jaly 24-Tbers was a BvS wot trsalt iu wheal on ths board ol trade today, causing a panic." The break was followed by tbe discovery that the peeiimhtio reports from tbe Northwest were Incorrect and tba there Is a big crop In eight. July closed Soturday at 092and sold this moinlnz at 13.87: later it reached to 0.88. ..... . " , :- ' WANTS SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT Tent Meetings Tbe Seventh Day Adventlets will be gin a series of gospel services la e large, new tent located at the eor. 8th and N atreets in this city next Wednesday evening the- '26tb at 6:10 p m. Each meeting to be preoeeded by a song ser vice. The public Is very cordially In vited to attend. Seasonable Goods as well as Staples always on liand. QEDDEJ BRIT North Fir Street By Scripps News Association Oyster Bsy July 24 Governor Car ter ol Hawaii is here today to try to fell bis troubles to President Roosevelt. It is undsrrtood that be brings bis re- sianatioo with bioa unless be secures sympathy and support In executive af fairs in the Iilsnds, otherwise be will sieo out of office. , The G jvernor wss one ol several gueata at luncheon with tie President and Mrs Roosevelt, Fined $5.00 Each A fight occurred Saturday evening on tbe comer os Jtfferaon Avenue and Fir streets in which four participated. Constable McLacblio appeared upon tbe scene of action before any one as bsdly damaged nd stopped tbe mill. Tbe (oar pirticipents sphered before Juitice of tbe Peace John E Hough, entered a plea of guilty to a breach ol tbe peace in each ceee, and were each fined five dollars and tbe rata th re onto annexed. BATH REQUISITES Everything for the bath of the quality you ought to have at the price you ought to pay. We sell quantities of bath supplies, because we keep what people want, and mak9 the prices right. Sponges Bath Brushes Toilet Waters Superb Soaps If the opportunity to choose from au ample assorment, or it the saving of money is an objeot to you, we expect to furnish you bathing supplies. NEWLIN DRUG CO. Chinese Daily Paper 8 Francisco July 24 II is an nounced tlit Chinatown is to have en esht to 10-pe Tiornicg daily printed in tbe Cbint-sa language . It will be tbe only sucn pspr published outside ol Chine. H is eeld tbe paper will be nnbliabed aloos: Amerioan lines end will be illustrated. Tue paper ia to te present a new political party formed WATCHES? Yes,(of course ,we have watches, tbe very Let watches made. We also have Clocks, and every thing in the Jewelry Hue J. II. PEARE. Old Jewelry mede;to;iook like new Repair work given prompt Clooke taken care of ' attention. $1.19. Call us up on Farmers' Line. in China and this country , 3
