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mm NEWS TODAY ;.LA GHAMDE Fair sod cooler tecieht rr illliull uur log wmiir, til T. . i. . w VOLUME IV LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 30. 1905 NUMBER 157 ft) PRESIDENT j ABOUT Messages from Every Civilized Country J I Come to Congratulate Him . Russia May Have Agreed to Pay Large Sum in Lieu of Indemnity By 8arippt New Association . Oyster Bey Aug 30 Telegrams are pouring io to President Roosevelt aa fast as tha operatoia can take hem, congratulating him upon the conclu sion of pese. Emperor Wilbelm ai d King Edward were among the first to extend greeting, both declaring the President waa largely responsible for the aaoeeaalul turn io the peace oego ' tiationa. -'if ; Portsmouth, A eg 30 There ia growing suspicion bora thl morning that Russia will pay Jet.an large am of money for aome unknown pur pose in lieu , of cash iodeinutty. ; Much recrecy if maintained about cer tain poiDia and it ia believed that the indemnity lie concealed in thla aum. Tmffio arrangements were made yea tarda for through service on the Ohlneae Eastern railroad and aooh Concession to Russia ofjreatcommeio tai value that Russia waa naturally willing to pay fcaodaomely (or thrm in " . NO MEETING TODAY ; a Portamoulh Aug 30 There wilt he bo meeting of the peace conference to day. At I he tine they adjourned I yesterday no hour waa net for the next meeting, - " CONURAlwIVQ WfTTE Portamoatb, Aog 30 The telegraph ' i office here baa been burdened all ; night and tbla morning with, messages from all over the world congratulating ".lito GREAT SALE Another opportunity offered to the public to : purchase good staple merchandise at very ' low figures .for one week wc will place on Our bargain counters our stock in black, colored, plain and fancy silks. 36 inch Black Taffeta, rrgular vahie $1 50 A Special r. ... A . . : . . . . .pl . Ly 21 inch black Taffeta, regular value 00 cents Tl Special ( . ... , O 45 inch black Grenadines, regular value $1 50 I f and $175. Special la IV 24 in Satin Doclies, regular value $1 50 fV Special ....... I.'IU 2t inch ' black Satin DuclteSR, regular $1 CO 1 (. Special ...v.....:..,.........,... U 24 inch black Satiu Duchess, regular value $1 25- OQ Special 0 10 inch black Satin Duchess, Special . 23 loch Peau Da Soie, regular value $1.50 1 ' f Q Special 20 inch Peau De Sole, regular value $1,10 Special ..." ..... . . . . . 19 inch Peau De Soie, regilar valae $1.00 A , Special ; ..' l)y 19 inch Colored Taffeta Silk, in all the leading ( '' shades, regular value 85 cents. Special......' ' eUO Fan' y eilks in all the most wanted ' patterns for '.shirt wttsts and ebirt waist suits, regular 7A values, $1,00 and $L25. Special-;..... ) RIBBON 600 yards of all silk extra fiuniity Mesaeljne. satin Taffeta, and the wanted eoft wide. Special price .. ROOSEVELT RECEIVES MUCH CREDIT F0RBRING1NG PEACE BETWEEN EMPEROR PLEASED Porlsniouth Ang30-Mr Witre m most pleased th'a morning by a receipt of a message f.oin his Emperor signed Nicholas, conveying in his most cor dial teroiH, bi thanks. DRAFTING TREATY. Portsmouth, Aug.' 30 No time la being lost by the special oounoiloraof Japan and Roasia in drawing op the treaty. Dr. Martens for the Russians and Dennlson for Japan They mapped an outline of their work last night and both were at their desk early tbla morning with their tecre tariea pepariog a draft of the treaty, ALSO IN NEV VORK. New York, Aug. 30 Wall street beard thU morning that both Russia and Japan will float large loams here The general opinion ia that Europe nor America will permit "a atringency of the money market aa a result of the conclueion of the peaoe conference. In antlolpstiou of Russia bating to pay an indemnity, gr.at sums of money were gathered which will now be used to prevent a poasible squeeze. $200 000,000 INDEMNITY London Aug Hi) It is estimated here that Japan has received about 1200,000 000 aa a reinbirement for tli oare ol t'e 80,000 prisoners and railroad ceteion. MONEY MAKKEl' ADVANCl! London, Aog 30 All stocks ere OK SILKS regular value $1.00 .74 'ee.,! 79 SPECIAL 25c effects, C inches advancing aa a result of peaoe being declared. Ruasian bonds jumped from 3J, points this morning and Jap anese bonds advanced from on half point to two points. -- - CAREFUL IN SPEECH Oyster Bay, Aug 30. Realising that a mistake might easily upset the deli oate situation and spoil all of the peaoe arrangements which otherwise would be assured, the President la very.oare ful la his statements. It Is likely that be will entertain the envoya at onM iriti v . . , . a . . b. k. b w .u J t ...4 M Wll to avoid all liabilities of unpleasant ness the Russians will be entertainer! one day and the Japaneae the neit. ' THANK TUBS PRESIDENT Oyster Bay, Aug 30 W J Bryan waa among those ti offer congratula tiona to Roosevelt today. 8enators, governors, diplomats and sovereigns were alao among those who sent oon gratulatory meaaagta from the world over Riving credit to the American Preaident for having brought about peaoe. The wires are oontinually bringing thanks or praise. 1 CONGRATULATE MIKADO. Oyater Bay. Aug. 30-In reply to a letter from ambassador Komura, whlcb ia not made public, the Preaident aent the following: "llaron komura, I received your letter and I ask you to convey to tha emperor of Japan my earreat congratulation, - upon (ha wisdom and masnamitr ha end the Japanese people bare displayed and I am aure that all civilized mankind shares this feeling with me. TWO ARTICLE DONE ; Portsmouth Ang 30 A rough draft of the first two articles of noine were completed today before noon. The completed clauses aroj I The evacuation of Mariohotia by both armies at an early date to be fix ed by thseommandeVs in the field. II The recognition of Japanese predominance of iuflaenoe-in Korea, politically and oommerciallv. Tha only restrictions placed upon Japan being that she must not fortify Maa ampho harbor which commands the straits of Korea. It is understood that the third and fourth articlea pro vide for the trrritorixl integrity of China and the V pen door" In China. There will be no meeting ol the envoys until the treaty is ready for their in epiclion. - . MORAL VICIORY FOR JAPAN tt Petersburg August 30 Prince Onkhtbonisky, editor of the 8t Peters burg Viedomoaii, today in aneakioeot the peace conclusions says it was a diplomatic victory for Russia but it was a great moral victory for Japao. POPE PLEASED Rome, Aog 30. The pope was In formed of the conolusiona of the peace conference this morning. Ha Immed iately arose, exolaimlng, 'Thla is the happiest news of my life. I thank Ood for President Roosevelt's courage." Should Expert Books Two Jacobs brothers, of- JoffAraon Indiana. Lave a remarkable rn.u.rd far lodge aervi. One of them .baa been tiecre'ary of Tabor Lodge of that plaoe for 41 years and tha other baa beaa Treasurer of tba aama Lodge for over 60 years. PaoiBo Odd tallow. Earthquakes Naplea, Aog. 30 Violent earth quakea are reported at Sultana and Paleoa, simultaneous with eruptions ol Mt. Vesuvius and Ktrombnli which arv throwing out enormous quautltiss ol lava. The villagers are fleeing ii. panic ECLIPSE IN Eerlpp News Association. St. 1n Is, Aeg. 30 A olear sky favored a floe view of tha par'lal eclipse of t be enn today. Tba moon'., shadow on tba aun was visible from dawn until 6:28 am THE TWO . Starts Big Suit (Boripps News Association) Juneau Alaska Aug 30 Charles Pearce, former manager of tha Alaska Perseverance Mining comoany, atart ed suit here for a one-third interest of the present value of the property which is worth five and one-half mil lion I of doUeie.' It ; ia alleged that Preaident Jerome, district attorney of New York City , is but a figurehead, y, vu iuh vi me atoea. Pearce claim that ha bad a oontraot for one third of the profits over $200, 000 and that President Sutherland, of the new company worked him out. Others Must Answer - (By Hcripps Newa Association Washington, D C., Aog 30 Kecre tary Bonepart la quoted a being dis sallsiled with tha result of the cour martial now iu progress inquiring io to the I'enningtcm disaster. He states that other olllt ers may be oalled upon to appear before the court and explain their connection with the deDlorahla affair. Ha also axrea hl Ia m Kardlng the advisability of reoom mending new legislation for tha reea tablishment of the naval corps. Confirms Report ' BySotippa News Asroniation Washington Aug 30 The marine bosp.tal aervloa have cr.ntlrmed. the report of the exiatanoa of yellow fever at Pensaoula. There are three cases. All convalescent and quarantined -- . More Fever , , ficripps News Association , Washington Aug 30 Tim surgeon general of tba army this morning was notified by the surgeon on post at Barranea, Florida, off the peninsula st .ting that that the nriayor of Pensa cola had officially stated that yellow fever had broken out in that city. Normals Discussed ; Boripps News Association Portland, Aua 3D An attendanoa marks the third iay of the educational congress now in eesslon in this city, E. D. Roasler presided over today'a inflating. The addresa "Nor mal School and Education end Train, ing, of teaohera," was by Prof. Yuder of tbe Wsshluittou (ttate Uni versity, and tha discussion on tha subject was ted by Prof. Buelton of the University of Oregon. An address, "Normal Tralniuit" waa deliverer! l. Prof. U. M. Llepzlger, supervisor of lectures of New York and the die cuseion led by B. W. Johoaon, ' of naaniugton. Californian in Trouble !' (8orippNew Associnlion) Chiaago Aog 30 Sol faro, who 1. said to ba a Californian, was arrested here tills morning accused with larceny aa bailee. Tbe complaint charges him with takiDg - Uelvt thousand dollars worth of jewels while acting aa ancaiat agent for tba Madison Iron and Steal Company, and converting tha same to hie own nse. The ease will be hear before Justice Everett Keptembtr fifth "Puts" and "Calls. vf By Hcripps News Association Chicago, Aog. 80 Trading In pule" and calls" on the Chicago board ol trala will be resumed. The vote on the proposition carried, standing 02 sgainst 213 in the face of tb dnihihltory s'ata law. THE EAST Washington, Aug .10. Tha ecllpso! of the aun waa only partial from tbia point end part f tbe time the sun waa oheenred by cloud. Tbe observe- ' lory astronomera were able to discern tbres spots oa ths sun. - ) i WARRING BALDWIN'S MAKES Sails Around Over Portland and Aligfits in Perfect Safctv. ' v: ... Sorlpps New Association Portland, Aog 30. Shortly before noon today, Ball win's airship. "City of Portland." made Ibe moat annoAA ful Olnht in the history of aerial navi gatlon Thousands of people watchful tha ship a it oonraed over the avnnnl tion grounds towards tha government OUKding. It then flew about the flag v 1 . Reaches Supreme Court (Sorlpp Newa Association ) Washington Altaian Th n... tlaleb Powere, oonvlotad of ths murder of Governor Oobel, reached the United States supreme court today. The paper were reoelred and docketed for the October term of that body. Courtmartial Ordered Horipps Newa Association Washington August '30 Stcretary B maparte today ordered a courtmar tial trial to try Captain Luooin Young of tha Bennington for nagleut of duty. SAVIMG WHETHER YOU BUY OR SELL If you have any second hand school books to sell you'll gaiii by bringing them in with out a day's delay. If you wish to buy SJC0ND HAND You will get bottom prices and the pick of the best ones by buying at once. We have to turn these book's quickly to come out ; even and urge you to attend to this at your earliest opportunity, nothing can be gained by waiting. We have a superior line of everything In school supplies this year and are prepared to make it worth your while to see us. NEWLIN NATIONS AIRSHIP - . ' LONG FLIGHT ateffa of tba other bulldlng. The maoninery waa under perfect ooufrol and the aeronaut steered at will, in creasing or decreasing tha speed of the ahip aa desired and varying In altitude to tha belgbt of one thousand feel aa doelred. After three quarters of an hour It returned to tba exact spot from where it started. Will Recover ficripps News Asaocirtioa Buffalo, Aug 30.-Webb Jay. who waa lejured in an auto accident, hea rallied from bla reoeut relapse, end tha attending pbysielan, Dr. Bixby, aays be tblnka ba will recover. i 'i - : u. i",v Same as Ever. (Sorlpp News Association) Chicago, Ang 30 -Thirty two saxes of yellow fever and three deaths vera reported here at three o'clo V rMs afteruooo SCHOOL BOOKS DRUG CO. i 'V -X,
