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WEATHER Tooigbi Mid tomorrow fair and warmer LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER VOLUME FY LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON SATURDAY. AUGUST 5. 1905 NUMBER 237 w TOD&rs m TODAY THE PLENIPOTENTIARIES OFF FOR MEETING PLACES: ROOSEVELT INTRODUCES STILL DYING FROM THE FEVER By 8crtppa News Association) Hew York, Aug 6 -The .lapaneae . and Russian peace plenipotentiaries ( 'left hen thla torenoou on two cruisers lor Oyster Bay, where thsy will meet President Roosevelt and be presented to each other. Previous to their de parture for Portsmouth, where the negotiations will be onened Tuesday mil ' . a j i i inn jaiianesa auamios nuui iuo trip on the cralser Tacoma" and the t Haas I an en tots ware conveyed to their i destination aboard the Chattanooga It was with a sad and gloomy (orebod ing that nothing would be accomplish ed that the two delegations left thla laj oitv fvn. Jl uaMwn iA n . ua L I 1 1. - I - - r oreigu omue, wurj nnu wuaa IkUHBlH WWUIU Kim Ml IIW hbmum hi territory or the payment of in leronity the two points upon which it is believ ed tnat Japan will insist, replied ; "I think so" JAPANESE CHBERED Hate, the Japanese spokesman, when asked how the prospects looked, said "Not very bright, hot we are hopeful." The Japanese delegation reaohed the New York yaoht club's pier at twenty minatsi ahead of the time scheduled . crowd gathered near the pier and net up cheers aa the delegation, with cigarettes In their lips, allghte I from their carriage. Lieut. Evans, soa of the Admiral, greeted the Japanese and launches conveyed the party to the cruiser Tacoma. A salute of nineteen guns was given as the party mounted the companion way. The Tacoma then weighed anebor and started up the river. Shortly before ten M Witte and party arrived at the pier, baing re -oeived by assistant secretary Pierce. Launches were brought witbont delay and a salute of nineteen gons was fired by the Chattanooga. ENVOYS MEET Oyster Bay, August 6th. President. Roosevelt tbts afternoon introduced to esob other tbe ministers plenipoten tiary from tbe Csr of Russia and the Emperor of J. pan, appointed to nego tiate peace. Baron Komura and Min ister Takahira came into tbe harbor abisrd tbe United States cruiser Taco ma, and tbe Russian envoys arrived on the U 8 cruiser Chattanooga. About twelve thirty tbe President left the shore in a launch and boarded tbe Mayflower. As tbe President's salute was fired, there broke out from the peak tbe standard of the cbiel execu tlve. The Japanese, accompanied by their suite, boarded the Mayflower as a sslute of nineteen guns honored .1 T-U . U t ' ' lurui. titiw .. - - specially furnished main cabin and ' chatted for a short time. In a few minutes the ministers retired to make way for tbe Russians. M Witte, Baron Rosen and their suite following tbe same program until greeted by the President. When tbe representatives of tbe belligerents were brought to gether they were introduced and ex changed (elicitatioas and made speeobes. The envoys and the Presi dent were all clad in frock coats and silk hit. The question of uniform was eettled last night and it was de oided to wear civillUn drear. American Students Too Apt Bcripps News Association Washington, Aag 6. The Govern ment formally assumed charge of the yellow fever situation in the Sooth and the expenses will be borne by the Government out of the general epi demic fond. MORE NEW CASES New Orleans, La , Aug. 6. rileven new cases and six death from yellow fever were reported officially at the oflioe of tbe city board of health at noon today. The deaths war all at tbe ementeaoy hospital and of pa i sons previously reported 111 with tbe fever, Burg on White left this morning for Kontainbleu, Miss., where he ia amending tbe completion of the detention camp. Is la expected that tbe camp will be ready for occupation tonight. I No- .' , Z . HU..MI sne : Z-.'.rr- I" ooiauon I official report shows four deaths and Berlin Aug 5 The chr inner of com- Inn new oases msroeof Berlin bas presented a pro test to the German government against the admission of American students to enter the teohnii al schools where tbe textile iudu tries are taught, claiming It is hurting the German trade, by the returning Americans using their knowledge secured here in oompeting with German manufacturers. FURTHER TESTIMONY IN TAGGART CASE Scripps News Association Wooster August fit'j Harry Pope testified in the Taggart trial this morning, and said that two weeks ago, he was in the sitting room when Mrs Taggart ordered three glasses of beer. Ha testified tht she drank one and that each of her two boys drank the others. Tha depoiit.oa of , Mrs Shsllenb rger, a bursa al Christ's hos pital at Cincinnati, O , was read. In this document she testified that Mrs Taggart, while a patient there, told of her life in Washington and said that she was in society there, that when sba went to bills and parties a senat r wS "'rjl ' '- . ' - " ..-.y,'3i " V -K' Terrible Tortures (Scripps News Association) Washington Aog 5 The department bas received reports that depredations practiced upon tbe loyal Filipinos by tbe renegades la being continued Men and women are terribly tortured and many mnrdered. Inventor Dead Dun an s Herbert Church is dead at Boston, Mass. Ua was tbe inventor of 100 patented contrivances used in the manufacture of watches, and had revolutionized tha business within the psst 20 years. CHINA BUYING ROADS Twenty Murdered (By Mcrlpp Newa Association) Constantinople Aug 5 -Twenty peassnte were murdered ty tha Bul gariana at Ooiran, in Macedonia. STRIKE STILL HOLDS r.uuiiueas officiate would J children accompany her home. Tbe nurse further stated that Mrs Taggart sid this grieved her mother very muoh. CAPTAIN TAGGART SURE Mrs. Taggart will soon be on the stand to toll bar own story and refnle the cbargaa that have blackened bar honor. Judge Easter aald thla morn ing that tha opening trial would admit all revelent testimony, believing that all light possible should be thrown noon tha ease. Dept. Taggart is so aura of gaining tha custody of tha boya that be has secured a transfer from tbe U 8 transport Sherman to tha 8th In fantry, stationed at Columbus barracks ! r - tr sua MOODY WANTS ADVICE By Soripps News Association London. Eng.. Ang from Pekin state that the Chinese Government ia proceeding to carry out tha purpose of buying all railways in tbe empire, whether built by foreign or native capital. Tbe British line has already been bought for seven hundred thousand pounds sterling. Jobn Waldon starts out Monday with his big newte sam thresher. THE BARGAIN FEAST GROWS And our great sale gathers Increased momentum everyday. Not a day passes but that It brings forth some new bargains which over-shadows-if such a thing were possible -those of previous days. By Scripps Newa Association St. Paul. Minn.. Aug. 0. Tha enp o.uiamlani nf tha ftraat Nnrtharn to 6. -Advices day issued a statement that tbe strik- Ins telegraphers would not be rein stated after this data. He says that new men wLl bo employed beginning Sundav. old employees to reoalva rights gained by a years service. Per ham declares that the men have decid ed thev will not return, and claim that the full force of the strike baa not vet been felt. The telegraphers are sanguine over the condition so far FORCE IS SHOWN Portland Ore Aug 5 Tha telegragb era' strike is seriously interfering with the world's fair traffic. All tbe North em Pacific trains are hours late, and many trains have bean abandoned. Tbe first case of violence is reported from Pasco, where a mob took a non union operator and frced him to leave town. (Scripps News Association) Washington. Aug fith-Attorney General Moody today addressed letters to the U 8 District attorneys along tbe Hnea of tha Great Northern and tbe Northern Paclfio rosds, requesting Information of the telegraphers sti Ike and its possible effeot upon tha trans mission of interstate, foreign and Government mtssagee over tba Wast ern Union wires, which follow SPEEDY TRIALS FUR BEEF TRUST (By Scripps Nawa Association) Washington Aug 6 Attorney Gener al Moody bald a conference on tha beef trust tor several hours thla morning with district attorney Morrison of Chicago It was deemed advisable to bring the esse to a speedy trial. They discueesd as to which lases should be tried first. Come Early Come Often Something Mew every day And please remember these offerings are Strickly new and this season's goods Many tygistrations By Scripps News Association Salt Lake Utah Aug 6 Over twelve thousand registerationa In tba Uintah reservation have already bean recorded and nrosoectors are making a rush to tbeaa post location notices covering mineral routes. Tba attorney Geueral aaya bodies wnicn rney that he baa bean Informed for several located. Thla new complication days that messages have been inter .promlss Interesting devolopmeuta ruptsd before the men enas. BATH REQUISITES Everything for the bath of the quality yon ought to have at the price you ought to pay. We sell quantities of bath supplies, because we keep what people want, and make the prices right. SUMMER DRESS SKIRTS The Hue pencil man has wade eoute extra ordinary inroads into tbe prices of summer skirts of all kinds, wool, linen and pique skirts all included. PIQUE SKIRTS, regular everywhere but here. $2.50 values $1.69 ALL LADIES' WASH SUITS AT SHARP PRICE REDUCTIONS These suits iu large assortment made from the newest and most popular summer ma terial, all at K EDUCED PRICES LADIES' SILK SUITS Are now offered for your choosing at less prices than the makers quote. $12.50 suits for $ 8.00 20.00 " " 14.75 22.50 " . " 16.50 Calico 4c 15c Qvadriga Cloth 10c Apron Gingham 4c Johnton Percale 8Jc 65c Men's Underwear 50c 50c and 75c Straw Hats 25c 50c Ladies' Lace Hose 38c 60c and 75c Oil Window Shades 39c $1.25 Children's Slippers 79c aav I Harvest Is Well In Hand Already the good news is being re ceived Irom tbe harvest fields. Sev eral threaders have completed their lirst settings and tbe yields are quite satisfactory. E A Wills on the Sand- ridge went over thirty asbela and James Mom' crop went4::!a. Mr. Ed Kiddle waa tbia morning seen by an Observer inquisitor and in reply to the question whether or not Grande Ronde would furnish one million bushels of wheat, replied that while he had made no personal exam Inatlon and had not evtn beard any oi the threshing reports so far this sea son, lie-was confident tnitt trie minion mark would be reaohed. Ohaa. Playie. who resides at Alicel and makes a business ot grsin buying stated while in the city this morning timt he w sure that wa would have ut least an ordlnsry crop and thai would mean an excess of the million bushel vleld. This Is good newa loi tbe frosia-'ity of the people of this county lor the next year Tha tact Is, ws hv had two short wbfas crops in (ni.ie,slou. ljst yesr the wheal crop of this valley did not axoeed 350,100 bushels and tba preceding one aeatont 000.000. Wllh an average prop once mora and fair prices aa are now pievalllng, our farmers wlU be on easy street for the neat twelve months. Sponges Bath Brushes Toilet Waters Superb Soaps If the opportunity to choose from an ample aesorinent, or if Ilia anttitiiT nf mrtnnv ia an obieot to. vou. we expect to g, J " a ag) w aj s r furtiltth you bathing supplies NEWLIN DRUG CO. ICE CREAM SODA It will pay you to walk a block to get the best Ice Cream Soda It costs no more. We are better prepared than ever to stop your thirst and RELIEVE THAT TIRED FEELING. We have only the best crushed fruits aod pure rock candy syrups. Our ice cream is made from pure cream and ia the best. Let us show you. A. "I Prescription Druggist H I L L LA GRANDE. OR