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todays news my Partly cloudy occasional threatening tonight aarmer, tomorrow flr, warmer IE EiPiiBib) UllV IL-M VOLUME IV LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON MONDAY. AUGUST 21.1905 NUMBER 149. la-.gradn EVENING '-.OBS Li UNITED STATES MAY BE ASKED TO ASSUME PROTECTORATE OVER ISLAND OF SAKHALIN President Rcosevelt Has Asked Members of Foreign Relation Committee Their Opinions. TERRIBLE STREET CAR ACCIDENT Scripps New Association Butte, Mont., Aug.2l-Eight killed, one fatally injured and 13 more or less injured are the result of a street car collieloQ with a freight train on the Butte, Anaconda and Pacific railroad. The street oar was returning with carload ol merry makers from the Colombia gardens when the accident happened. The dead are: Maggie Harrioaton. Maud Johnson, Mrs. Jacobs, Maggie Keeve, Vera Uaogton, Christina Wold, Mrs! Saddie Smith, all ot Butte and on unidentified man. NATIONAL IRRIGATION CONGRESS CONVENES Irrigation Experts of United States Discuss Feasible Plans ROOSEVELT GREAT FACTOR IN AFFAIR BorioDS News Associrtion Iadisnapolis, Aug 21 The corre spondent to tbe SeDtloel at Ports mootb day: "I am able to Mate thoritively that tbe last few days have brought to a focus a ounbe: ot im portant phases in tbe peice conference and as a mult these developments may boM-oat the United States may be oa iUesii initiative or through the request of one of the btlligt-reut , a sume protectorate over Saknalm in land." It is reported that this phase Of tbe question was discussed by Roosevelt and Rosen, and that the President dissented the situation with Kaneko today. It is not positive ly known whether the suggestion was made by tbe President or tbe envoy of Russia and Japan. "It js said tbat tbe President smt metsiJ to every member of the com mittee' on foreign relations of tbe senate, asking their opinions as to vhat wnu'd be tbe remit if this ocui tr took this stand," said Chairman Cullom of tbat committee, as be bad received a telegram to 'tbat tff?ct yes terday. VISITS PRESIDENT Oyster Bay, Aag 21. Kaneko made moroiug. It is believed tbat the President aske I bim to secure greater Concessions from Japan to Russia, no tably tbe lowering of the indemnity a few millions. BESTS Willi BUSSIA Before Kaneko left tbia place he said Japan bas otfered Russia the fairest terms tiny victorious' nation conld be expected to make." He did not say in so manr words that these terms would constitute an ulilmatnm bat bis manner bore out tbe impress ion tbrtt tbe question of war or peace rested with Rutsia alone. Kaneko was asked if be brought to the President a message from okio on tbe question of indemnitr. lie answered that he did not and denied that tbe President com man lea ted anything of importance to bim. Secretary Loeb returned today from his vacation in Yellowstone Park. PRESIDENl A FACTOR Witte stated this afternoon tbat Raosevelt had tendered his good offices through Baron Rosen in the interests of peaae Haid as the Japanese terms of peace may be and as unyielding as the Russians may be, it is said tbat the influence of tbe President is tbe most powerful brought to bear as yet -There have been i ANNUAL ADDRESS always been smoothed out by the President's tsct, so it is believed that he will do much in this crisis. ANT NO INTERFERENCE Portsmouth Aug 21 Witte said this in .ruin tbat it was idotical to talk of submitting to tbe Hague tribunal the question of indemnity and tbe dispos ition of Sakhalin. Sato said, "It may be that tbe concessions will be final in tbe adjustment of the details in bringing the negotiations to an end but neither side will submit to the Hague tribunal anv question involving tbe principals ot the treaty. Japan and Russia will settle tbe present differ ences without the aid ot European oountrie or there will be no settle ment." REGARDED AS ABSURD Portsmouth, Aug 21. The reports published in the west to the effect tbat tbia country will assume tbe protector ate over the island of Sakhalin are regarded here to be a diplomatio 1 ab surdity. A high Japanese official says "It belongs to Japan and no other country can have an interest in it." By Scripps News Association San Francisco Aug 21 Clarence Edwards, acting oity editor of the Chroniole, appeared this morning before Judge Morgans to answer a charge of assault With intent to com mitt murder, tbe complaining witness being Charles liarwood, a newspaper writer, who charges that be was shot by Edwards last nlgbt in the editorial rooms of the Chronicle. The shooting 1b tbe result ot an old feud. The bullet edllected on a button in capneiatiug liar wood so be could not appear in court to press the rbares. It is believed tbat be will prosecute. By Scripps News Association Portlaud, Aag SI. The thirteenth session ot tbi National Irrigation Con gress was called to order this morcing in the exposition auditorium this morning I y Governor Pardee oLCali fornla presiding. The address of wel come was delivered by Governor George E Chamberlain, with Mayor Harry Lane of Portland, Governor McDonald ol Color hdo and Governor number of situations just as difficult Portsmouth, Aug 21 The peace en voys today discussed over cable with iineir governments wie suggestions made by President Roosevelt. The bis fourth visit to the President this to cope w.rh heretofore but have Cmummmwmmmimmmnmmm irm mm uji imm kmi n n n J wi"wiiiiihii 11 1 n i.n iiiit l. it in ii null nmtr r rn ) fi"- Jr'T--rt n 14 1 i 17 ma miff lift m mam. 8b irt Waist Sale FOR THREE DAYS Commencing Monday, Aug. 22, ue will place on Sale our entire stock of Shirt Waist. No reserve MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY i 3- Per 1 ! 33 Less than ACTUAL VALUE Gt president did not interfere with the negotiations but whatever aotions he has taken are upon the initiative for tbe Japanese The reason tor the circuitous route is the natural hesitation ot the Japanese envoys to approach tbe Russians directly as their effort might be misconstrued. TO COURT MARTIAL ENSIGN Mead ot Washington, and H D . Love, land of California. Tbe annual ad drees was delivered by Governor Pardee ot California. "Forestry" waa tbe topic of Gifford Pinchot's address, and "Engineering and Mechanical Work" by Frederick Newell of Washington, "Climatology'' by H B Williams of Washington, 'and C W Eberllo of San Francisco spoke oa "Rural Settlement.' Trouble Again i By Scripps News Association Warsaw Poland Aug 21 A general strike throughout Poland has been de clared as a lesult ol the disregard of the PoLs in tbe legislative assembly. Tbe strike commenoed today b?gin nlng at Vistula where the train crews left tbe trains standing at tbe stations at all intermediate points. Martial law baa been ' declared in the entire Baltic province of Ciurt land. , Honor Dead (By Scripps News Association) ' Sao Piego Aag 21 Tbe capta In, officers and a detail of twenty men from tbe Italian cruiser Umbrla tbia morning visited the Point Lorn a cemetery and placed a floral crown over the graves of the Bennington, victims. FEVER NOW IN MISSOURI Scripts News Association Keokuk, la., Aug. 21. A Greek laborer who came from Natchez with a railroad construction gang is quaran tined at Gregory, Mo., under the sua r loion tbat be baa yellow lever. Keokuk Aug 21 The yellow fever patient died today. All trains and boats have been ordered not to stop at Gregory. All ot tbe workmen who were exposed have been quarantined. f Serious Xewa Association) I Washington Aug 2) Tbe court of inquiry which has been investigating tbetxplosion of tbe gunboat Benning ton, reoorx mends tbat Ensign Charles T Wade, who was it. charge of the engineering department of the ship be courtmartialed. It is alleged tbat Wade failed to see that tbe safe.y valve on the boilei bad been overhauled at the proper time and kept in good working order, but accepted tbe verbal statement of the subordinate tbat tbe valves bad been overhauled in March 1904, and that be had failed to Cause all of the salety sentinel valves on sll boilers to be tested in sccordance with the regula tions. With these charges ot negli gence, the court recommends tbat tbe trial be held before a general court-martial. Seventeen New Cases (Scripps News Association) New Orleans Aug 21 Seventeen new cases of yellow fever and five deaths are the records for today. Protested Innocence. Scripps Nevs Association St. Louis, Aug. 21 Henry Dane sack was hanged here this mornlug ior tbe murder of his ootigenerian father la law on March 20, 00i. He pro tested bis Innocence to the very last. Mrs J V Colt, acoompanied by Misa Smith of Utah, left last e vet. log to visit friends in Portland. JJS WILL FIGHT BEEF RUSTS (Scripps News Association) Chicago 111 Aug 21 It has developed tbat the butchers, hotel men and res- taurantures here oganized in 20 cities toersctand operate packing plants in opposition to the beet trust. Tbe plants are to cost over 1500,000. It was planned In this city and It is ssld the plants have been quietly erected in San Francisco, - New York and othir cities. Wheat By Scripps Newa Association) , Chicago A ng 21 The market clos ed today at $.80 1-8, corn al .5J-1-8, and oats at f.SoK-O. La Grande Man a Hero Arthur Perkins, a young man from Rock Creek, went out to tbe natrtor ium yesterday ab, ut four o'clock ac companied by two or three friends Tbey arrived just as all tbe afternoon bathers bad retired, says tbe Baker City Democrat. The water looked so pleasing to the young man that be divested himself of garments, donned bathing attire and from tbe big spring board splashed into the huge tank. He bad never done a natatorial stunt before and evidently had not reckon ed up tbe depth. His friends, who had not sooebt tbe diversion were in a second nor rifled to see that he was be yond bis depth an J unable to swim. Tbey sent up a stentorian call. Joseph A Velthans, a La Grande young man, responded, and throwing off bis bat coat and vest, plunged into the water. Peikins was evidently sinking for tbe third time when be reached bim. There was a fierce struggle for a few minutes, but tbe rescuer got control and hauled htm to tbe rope. Perkins' friends, as we!! as himself! reoognized tbat be bad a narrow escape. HEADACHE FACTS Headache is an almost universal ailment; 88 per cent have it, at least occasionally. ii Headaches could bs relieved by means of strong opiates, but drugging a pain is not curing it. .... m " " It is now possible to cure a headache quicker than an opiate will relieve it, and to cure harmlessly by remov ing the cause. iv Newliu's Instant headache cure is a perfect remedy. It can't harm. It relieves the severest headaches iu from 20 to 40 minutes. Price, 25 cents. NEWLIN DRUG CO. THE CITY GROCERY AND BAKERY C. POLACK, Prop. 3o to the 'Jity Grocery and Bakery for groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables. i FRESH BREAD, CAKES AND PIES. EVERY DAY Give us a call one time and you will be sure and come again. We keep the best and freshest of everything the market affords. . . a. . ' -
