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1!,U,. Probably snow tonight. If luliili Tomorrow fair. c 1. (KY i : AM VOLUME V LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 18. 1905. NUMBER 16 TODAY'S NEVS TODAY flit A SEA r LEVEL i" CANAL of (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, Nov. 18. The. board consulting engineers today decided favor of tea level canal, after a long and careful study. 'The member of the board are the greatest in their profession. France and Holland .sent engineers who say that a sea level canal will cost more, and will take longer to build, but ulti mately will be of greater use, because it will allow ships to make the trip in a much shorter time than if they had to go through several locks. The official state ment will not be made until the report reaches the President some time in Jan uary. . ' Condole Strikers Church Conference (Scrlpps News Association) Pittsburg, Nov. 18 A resolution, ex pressing their sympathy and condolence for the Russian strikers, was adopted by the Federation of -Labor this morning. The previous resolution contributing $ 1 000 to them, was defeated. The Federation endorsed the telegraph ers strike and favored government con trol of all of the telegraphic companies. A resolution asking all laboring men to oppose the election of senators who op posed organized labor, was adopted. A resolution denouncing Gompers in his al leged association with certain labor lead ers and plutocrats, received no attention, Gompers would not answer the convention and the members refused to listen to any of his opposers. (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Nov. 1 8. The conference today received the announcement from the committee who have the plan for a federation of all the Protestant churches, which is as follows: A federation or con ference of all the Protestant churches, to meet once every four years. The first meeting to be held December 1, 1908. Each denomination to have four members in the council for each fifty thousand communicants. To start with, there will be thirty denominations in the federation and provision is made for others. New Bank For Joseph Joseph, Or, Nov. 18 Arrangements are practically complete d for the opening " "itlir.il. Jwmim, wiu a capital stock of $25,000. The officers elected are; L. Knapper, president; Albert ' Wurzweiler v ice-president; :: K. H. Blaesser, cashier. " These officers, ' to gether with Aaron Wade , form the board of directors. ' , Sustains Injuries Claud, ths 17-year-old son of Dr. Mar tin, ha the misfortune ' to break his left leg while in the mountains for wood Fri day. This seems doubly unfortunate to the family, as Claude's twin brother, Roy. recently suffered an" amputation ; of the right leg owing to a severe injury to t ie bone three years ago. Union Republican. Torpedo Boat Sinks Scrlppa News Association) , Kiel, Prussia, Nov. 18. The German torpedo boat "No. 126". met in collision with the cruiser Undine and -was sunk. Ono officer and thirty-two of the crew of the torpedo boat are missing. The disaster occured during the man oeuvres in Kiel bay. The torpedo divis ion was making an attack on the Undine which threw the searchlight on the small- He turned under the Undine's bow and the torpedo boat was struck amidships causing the boilers to explode. As, the disaster came so sudden it is believed that .every missing man was either drowned or killed by the flying wreckage. A number of officers were saved by boats from the other ships. The emperor, who arrived this morning, has ordered a de tailed report. Coroner's Veidict (Scrlppat News Association) Dayton. 0.. Nov. 18. Coroner Walter U Kline this morning returned his verdict finding that Dr. Oliver C. Haugh is guilty of murdering his father, mother and bro ther. Kline says Haugh is a criminal whose cunning and fiendishness is seldom equalled in this country, - Coming Home (Scrlpps Newe Association) Tokio, Nov. 18. The American minist er, Griscom, leaves Yokbhama tomorrow on the steamer Manchuria, and will ar rive In San Francisco about December 6 For . Embezzling (Scrlpps News Association) San Luio Obispo. CaU Nov. 1 8. Ed ward B. Stanton w fw,U enced to five years in the state peniten tiary for embezzling $14,472 . from Pacific Coast companies. FOOT BALL TODAY Not Enough Officers For the U. S. Army Wallowa Court Elgin. Nov. 18. Judge Eakin convened the special term of circuit court Wednes day morning. Besides the local attorneys. T. H. Crawford, of La Grande is here representing the O. R. & N. Co. The only case which seems to create much interest is the condemnation proceeding of the O. R. & N. Co. against Geo. B Clark. Mr. Clark contends that the rail road company is not offering him enough for the right of way across his place in tie Wallowa canyon. (Scrlpps News Association) New Haven, Nov. 18 Great crowds are gathering into the city early today to witness the foot ball game between Yate and Princeton. The weather is bright. warm and pleasant for the spectators but the temperature is to high for the comfort of the players. Thirty eight thousand people swarmed on the Yale field when the game was called. The wind was strong enough to give a big advantage to the side choosing the south goal to attack. Coaches repre senting all of the big teams, were present ind a dozen or so old players lod the rooters. The last wagers before the kickoff were 8 to 6 in favor of Yale. Princeton won the toss and took the north goSI. Forbes, of Yale, made the first touchdown and Hutchinson kicked the goal JJs. wew Haven, first half, Yale 6; Prince ton 0. The final scare stood, Yale 23, Princeton 4. . - - ANN ARBOR OAMB ... . Ann Arbor, Nov. 18. The first half resulted in Michigan, 6; Wisconsin, 0. AT 1THICA The first half stood, Cornell, 6; Colum bia, 0. Second half, Columbia, 16; Cor nell, 6. ,-.: ; YALB FRESHMEN Cambridge, Nov. 18. The first half of the game between the Yale freshman and the Harvard freshmen, resulted in the score of Yale 10; Harvard, 0, Teddy Rooseve.lt is playing with Harv ard Final score Yale 1 6 ; Harvard, 0. (Scrlpps News Association) Washmeton. D. C, Nov..l8General Chaffee's report to the secretary of war. states that the United States army is under officered, and declares that in time of war the army would be decidedly crippled by . the conditions. His report also recommends that legislation te en acted defining the political status of de serters and urges that public sentiment be aroused to the point where deserting from the army will be repugnant to the minds of all good citizens. Ha claims that is the only means for material abate ment of the crime. Grange Wilt Act Atlantic City N. J. Nov. 1 3 A move ment to throw the entire organized farm ing interests of the country to the support o." President Roosevelt in his effort for an adjustment ' of railroad tariffs begat today's session of the National Grange, patrons of Husbandry. Three resolutions all of them introduced with the idea of unifying tne agricultural strength, were introduced and after spirited discussions were rererrea to committees for revision and amendment. Advantage For I earst (Scrlpps News Association) ' New York, Nov. 18. The court this morning decided that the ballots marked for a sVaight ticket but with a mark in the circle over Jerome's name, are legal and should be counted for a straight ticket except in the case for district at torney when the vote was for Jerome. It is believed that the ruling will prove an advantage for Hearst. It will be at least three weeks before the board of canvas sers will complete their work. Range Aiotment Wallowa Nov. 18. Nearly every stock men in Wallowa County is at Wallowa this week attending the allotment of - the new forest reserve. The law regarding the reserve goes into effect January , 1906. - : Rival Companies People of Pendleton, Echo and Butter Creek are enjoying the fight between the Butter Creek and Pacific States Tele graph & Telephone companies. The in dependent company is planning to extend its service to Heppner, which also views the fight with pleasure. Anarchists Acquitted (Scrlpps News Association) Barcelona, Nov. 18. The jury today acquitted six anarchists who were ac-. cused of mauufacturing bombs with which to slay rulers. '-' ' ' " ' ' ' . ' ' Our Annual Thanks eivind Linen Opens this Morning Sale Opens this Morning This has become a custom with us from year to year, and has been the signal to , hundreds of our customers to rummage through linen closets with the object of . filling in needed supplies. Linens are a hobby with us. This year we offer a stronger line than ever, selected from the best linen manufacturers in the world. A careful comparison of values will prove the following LINEN OFFERINGS THE GREATEST MONEY SAVERS EVER BROUGHT TO LA GRANDE. $2.00 values in our stock in 72 inch Satin 1 Q 72 inch extra quality Linen Damask, an ex- " ... ; Damask, in floral patterns, this sale, yd m"'"" ' traordinary $1.25 value, thi. sale the $6.00 Knapkins, to match the above, this t J AC '-r ; r- this sale, the dozen ?.?' y $3.50 ' Knapkins to match the above, this Q $1.50 Satin Damask, .72 inch, a special good " ? OQ value at regular price, this sale, the yard . pi..y . 65c All Linen Damask, 68 inches wide, : ; expert linen judges have pronounced $4.00 Knapkins to match the above, this CO XQ these Linens equal to regular 90c values JQ sale - N'vy in weight, finish and quality, this sale, yd 4" New Waists by of New waists, just received ex Dress, a special shipment newest creations in waists, special good values ' '.' $1.50 to $6.50 Extraordinary Ribbon Special for -SATURDAY ONLY 600 yards. No. 60 Fancy Ribbon, regular 25c values, for Saturday only. 12 1-2 cts the yard ODDS and ENDS Ladies' underwear 45c and 60c choice for 35c 95 pair of $5.00 and $3.25 Ladies dress shoes, patent leather and self tipped, choice this week at ROUGHS RAISE A RIOT (Scrlpps News Association) St Petersburg, Nov, 1 8 A number o roughs started a semetic riot this morning crying, "Down with the Jews," '"Death Ito all Jews.". The police fearing assassi nation fled. Tne military parol hastened I in the scans and dispersed the mob. . The roughs took advantage of the fog and murdered several persons and pillaged a number of shops. ' . STRIKE CALLED OFF St. Petersburg, Nov. 18 The decision to call off the strike was determined upon at a mass meeting of the w8rkingmen. It was resolved to put Into, operation the system of spasmodic strikes, the purpose of which is to stop all work in the city at intervals until the government yields. . OREWSOMB SIOHTS Bucharest, Nov. 18. The corpses of Jews are seen floating down the river Pruth constantly from the province of Bessarabia where the Russians murdered them. . '- - CITY QUIET Washington, Nov. 1 8. The embassy at St. Petersburg cables that the city is quiet this morning. This is the indica tion that Witta has gained the upper-hand.' Grain Markets. - (Scrlpps Nw Association) Chicago, Nov. 1 8. Wheat opened at - 85;. closed, 85; ; corn opened 45, closed, ' 44?j; oats opened 30; closed. 30. .... ; v ' , PORTLAND MARKET ' Portland, Nov.' 18. Wheat,.! bluestem, p 75; club. 73; valley. 73. & 76.; ' , V ARRIVAL OF $2.50 All Ladies' Hats at Sharp Price -Reductions K Select King (Scrlpps News Association) Christina, Nov. 18. The Norwegian parliament today unanimously elected Prince Charles of Denmark to be king of Norway. A TWO EXTRAORDINARY VALUES IN MEN'S UNDERWEAR THIS WEEK Regular $1.00 values in heavy, wool, ribbed "7Q shirts and drawers, special this week I i; $3.00 to $5p BOYS' SUITS Special at $1.98 to $3.65 this week Boys' broken line of suits, in ages from 8 to 8. Suits' from this season's best selling numbers. Regular $1.25 values in heavy, all wool. ribbed and flat knit shirts and drawers ' special - 98 cts Lawson Appears 60 regular $1.25 men's dress Shirts, in all sizes. Shirts used for display purposes and slightly soiled, special';.: 48 cts I (Scrlpps News Asuoclatlon) Boston. Mass., Nov. 18, Thomas W. Lawson appeared in court this morning and waived examination, and was raleaj- ed upon furnishing $3000 bonds, for his anoearance before the hicher court. The date set for his next appearance if, De Icember 4. i :::;v:::r:v:; H'avy l oss (Scrlpps News Association) ' Knoxville. Tenn. Nov. 18. Afire In the business district of the city tins morning, destroyed property to the value of $260, , Our fall stock of rubber goods is here and they are the kind of goods that everybody wants the kind you always pay for'' wheather you get them or not.' , " . - ..-,., These are high grade goods, made exclusively by makors who have a roputation for turning out. reliable products. A little difference in quality makes a very great difference in durability, so get the best Cost you no more than the poorer sort. .'.-.. NEWL1N DR UG CO MPANY V La Grande Oregon. ... IN FARMS E0R SALE THE GRANDE R0NDE VALLEY 200 Akres with gcod improvements, all tillable land, ', 5 miles from railroad station and 14 miles from : La Grande, Oregon . V ' 400 acres with good Improvements, nearly all tillable ' land, about three miles from the railroad and 14 ' miles from La Grande. 160 Acres about S miles from the railroad and 14 miles from La Grande, No buildings .,,; 200 Acres, one mile from the town of Summerville, 1 5 miles north of La Grande and 3 miles from the ' railroad. All tillable land. No buildings 60 Acres, same class land as the above and adjoining 480 Acres, 2 miles from the railroad and 18 miles . from La Grande. Good barn and small house, well watered; All good land 65 Acres, three and half miles from La Grande, all . under cultivation. No buildings ' 160 Acres, 6 miles from La Grande. Oood grain land. No buildings . ' 160 Acres, 12 miles faom La Grande, 2 miles from the railroad, firstclass improvements . 1000 Acres 9 miles from La Grande, nearly all in cult ivation, all good land Price $40 per acre Price $58 per acre Price $35 per acre Price $35 per acre Price $56 per acre Price $42 per acre Price $75 per acre Price $28 per acre Price $65 per acre Price $35,000.00 jCa Srando investment Co, FOLEY HOTEL BUILDING LA GRANDE, OR 000. J '.,;.,