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1'04U To right rain or snow, warmer. Tomorrow rain or mow. o VOLUME X . LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1906. NUMBER 27 TODAY'S NEVS TODAY Presidential Party v At Football Game This is President's Nineteenth Wedding Anniversary- -Married in London in 1886 (Scrlppt New Association) ' Washingt6n, Dec. 2. The football special train bearing the President, mem ber of his family, British Ambassador Secretary Taft, Admiral Dewey, "Fight ing Bob" Evans and many officers of 'the army and navy left this morning at eight for Princton for the purpose of wit nessing the football game between the army and navy. The train it given pre cedence and it it expected that the party will arrive at Princton at about 2 o'clock. WEDD1NO ANNIVERSARY Today President and Mrs. Roosevelt anniversary. They ' were married in London Dec. 2, 1886. PR1NCBSTON OAMB First half Army 6 Navy 0. Fast game, much punting. Series rushes and short gains, ball taken to navy one yard line. Tornsy pushed over for touch down. Weeks kicked goal. This it tht greatest game ever witnet ed at Princeston. Final army 6 navy 6. The score was tied by Douglas by a series line buckt. He carried the ball to the four yard line and then made an end run for a touch down. Morth kicked the goal. In Merrvnal (Scrlpps News Association) Brussels Dec. 2. The International Socialist Council today adjourned without consideration of the reposition for helping the Russian revolutionists, beyond agree ing to the suggestion, made by the Ameri can delegates, when was to celebrate the anniversary of the massacre at St Petersburg. January 22 next in every city in the world, where socialists are active. Not Gu'lty (Scrlppt Newt Association) Boston, Dec. 2. The jury this morn ing announced their decision of not guilty, in the case of Dr. Percy D. Mc- Leod, who was tried as an accessory after the fact of the death of Susan Geary, whose body was found in a suit caso and which still remains a mystery. No Taxes Many Miners Killed And Many Entombed (Scrlpps Newa Association) Cokeville. Wyo Dee. 2. An explosion occured this morning at mine No. 1 of the Kammerrer Coal and Coke Company and as a result twenty "one ' men are known to be killed and thirty three ' are entombed. The mine it reported to be burning, and there it thought to be little W. rx np a . . I . 1 1 1 hvjjjw vi aaviug vnv viibuinoeu miners, ins rescue gang is making slow , headway on accoumref the fire and gas. .Many of the dead are Americans. It appears that the explosion it the result of . a 'windy -hot " ITr..-,! mi .. ,U. ..ir.i:A . ' vi,wv. wivuucbqij bna mil auiib was not working when the explotion took place or he loss of life would have been much ' jSter. Immediately following the ex plosion, sheets of flames ehot through the mouth of the shaft as though forced out by giant fans.' The vicinity of the mine for a quarter of a - mile was illuminated ora few moments and then total dark ness was c?us.d by the great clouds of moke whic i fallowid. . ' Within lest than thirty minutes from the time of the explosion, the rescue gangt were organized, and the work of rescue was in progress. Those who were work ing near the 'entrance of the shaft who were badly injured, were given the first aid.' The workers slowly pierced the mas of debris and began finding bodies. Most of the bod'ei found were unrealizable except to the widow and children who ware about"the mouth of the mine and by their cries of anguish urged the worker on to .increase their efforts. . By noon five bodies had been recovered, They were all Englishmen, having but" recently ar rived from Englaftd. . ;v V . I Four years ago a similar explosiqn oc cured at this mine and thirty three" irtineYs were lost Some of the bodies remained in the mine five weeks before they could be' recovered. . ' " V . . The entire town of Cokeville; is wipid out by fire caused by the flames from the burning mills. Loss to town $150,000. (Scrlpps New Association) Vienne, Dec. 2 A dispatch says the three revolutionary parties of Poland have agreed to sand wamiiw t v.i. to pay taxes under the penalty of death. Hundredt of schools in Russia were burn ed and the teacher driven from the country. Books containing pictures of Czar were burned. Jury Completed (Scr1ije New Association) Chicago,, Dec. 2. Emil S. Roemer. made the twelfth juror In the case of the stat against the officials of the Carriage and ; Wagon Maker's Union who are accused of slugging and killing Christain Carston. The court then adjourned pre paratory to introduce evidence against the defendent This case has no parallel in criminal juricprudence. 4126 veniremen have been summoned, 1 929 were exam ined. The majority were dismissed on account of ill health, deafness, age, and prejudice. The examanation began on the 18 of September ano the cost of empaneling the jury ha exceeded $ 1 5,000 Three Killed (Scrlppt News Association) New York, Dec. 2. Three trackman were killed, one it dying and two are ser iously hurt a a result of the Erie fast train smashing through a, . construction crew at work in a tunnel in Jersey City today. " , PRESIDENT APPOINTS HENEY'S SUCCESSOR Very Little News (Scrlpps News Association) . New York, Deo. 2. The cable company announces that communication from St Petersburg ha again been interrupted and that few message get through. CZAR'S COUSIN DID IT .(Scrlpps News Association) , . Berlin, Dec, 2.. The daily i newspaper which yesterday reported the attempt at assassination Of the Czar, today reassert ed the statement by suiting that the at tack was made by Demetrius Constantin- ovitch,' whs is a cousin of the Czar. Queen's Birthday London, Dec. 2. Queen Alexandra wa 51 year old today and her birthday was celebrated throughout the kingdom; v Arh Bishop Chmtie (Scrlpps New Association") " New York Dec. 2. Among the pa tengers.-who arrived 'today on the steamer hrine, from Genoa, wa ; Arch Bishop Christie, of Portland.' (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, D. C. Dec 2. The Pres ident today appointed W. C. Bristoil to be United States District Attorney for Ore gon, to succeed Francis J. Heney, who ha resigned. He also appointed Benj. L. Eddy, of Tillamook, to succeed J, T. Bridges as register of the United State land office at Roseburg. and James M. Lawrence, of Bend, Oregon, to succeed J. H. Booth. Receiver of public money at at the same office. Both Bridges and Booth were removed ky order of the Pre sident as a result of the recent land fraud trials. " SENATOR TO ACT SOON Eleven Killed (Scrlpps New Association) , Hiaaria, uec. i. eleven person were killed outright in a railway collision today and. many others were' injured. - ; -De (Scrlpps News Association) . Washington D. C, Dec. 2 The Demo cratic house caucus today chose John Sharp Williams speaker of the house. ,' o oney savin pportuni In Men's and Boys' Suits and Overcoats. Ladies' Ready to wear Garments of All Kinds, and Ladies' Hats. We Perpose to Make this Opportunity Such that You have Seldom, if Ever, had the Good fortune to Buy, Odds and Ends, During January Sales for the Prices We will Actually Make NOW on Practically Complete Lines and COMPLETE ASSORTMENT. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR PRICES THIS GREAT SALE WILL COMMENCE MONDAY MORNING PROMPTLY AT0XL0j::v::: We Guarantee to Save You from 15 to 20 Percent on ALL RUBBER FOOTWEAR RAID TRUST OFFICE (Scrlpps News Association) ' Chicago. Deo. 2 The office of, the Pa eifio Underwriter Trust company, claim' ing headquarter at San Francisco, were raided by the poiice this morning. E. C. Talmage was arrested, charged with running a confidence gam . , Misses Frances Mason. , sister of ex C w , . .. osnaur mason, ana several others com plained of the company. The witnesses alleged that Talmage offered to finance companies needing money for develop ment The police declare the operations of the company extend 'over all the country. They say the offices of twelve like concernt will be raided. Train in Blizzard Minneapolis, Dec. 2 An eastbound passenger train on the "Soo" road has arrived here after having been stalled for three day on the Dakota praries in the midst of a blizzard with the tempera ture a low a 26 below zero. The train wa heavily loaded with passenger, but the car were kept warm and as food wa nt from a nearby station there wa no suffering, Watch Out for Him A lightning short change artist was at work in Olympia this week, but wa caught and sentenced to pay a fin of $100, but this fin was suspended on condition that he leave town. A number of merchant were hi victim. His stock in trad wat a $2 bill. He would go into a store and purchase 6 cent worth of stuff, tendering the bill a payment. Ha would rec.iv. $1,96 in change. Than he would produce a nickel after pocketing the dollar, and ask. the merchant to give him a dollar for the 86 cent and the nickel When this wa don he would push th dollar in change and th merchant' dollar over th counter and ask th merchant to give him back hi $2 bill. Several did and wondered for a time how it wa that they wer short a dollar. Washington, Dec.2 .District Attorney Heney stated today that the government will wait until Christmas for Senator Mitchell to appear before the supreme court in person or by attorney in an effort to have his application for a new trial advanced. ;' If no action is taken by Senator Mitch ell by that time the government will move to have th case advanced on th docket and will make an effort to hay It dispos ed of during the life of the coming session of congress. lit is Mr. Heney' belief that the case of Binger Hermann will not be reached this winter,' either in Oregon or In the District of Columbia. Hermann's attorney mani fest no disposition to have a speedy trial and the government will not press for it Htyiey will argue a demurrer in the Hyde Benson case before the supreme court nxt Friday.";; .."; 'v,','., -v- ':-f '.';;..,..-"-'.,...-...,. Making Arrangements Engineer Arthur B. Browne and Rob ert A. Marr, director of the Eastern Or. Development Co. drove over Union this morning to mak arrangement for th 'actual construction of th electric road in this valley ' The gentlemen came over to see K. Mizoguohi, the Japanese labor contractor, in' this city, . Mr. Brown stated this afternoon that he was ready to commence work as toon at the weather would permit the preliminary grade take to ' be set ' The road will : com mence ' from . Union then to Cove and thence to La Grande. It may be that work wilt commence on both end. ,. .. Will Not Wait (Scrlrps News Association) t Pari, Dec. 2. It is stated in the high est government circles that the allied powers have decided to reject the Sul tan of Turkey. latest counter proposal and that they will resume naval demon strations in th Turkish water next Monday. NtfWr Thnitdkf fif I ' .... (Scrlpps New Association) New York, Deo. 2 Senator Depeu say th report that he had resigned hi seat as United States Senator it absurd and that he never gave the matter a moment thsught . ' j Oregon Bank (Scrlpps News Association) Forest Grove, Deo. 2 Early this . morning the Fa rmtfrs and Merchants bank owned by R. M. Dooly, was entered by robber, who , blew open the af with nitro glycerin and secured $6000. There is no clue. , Russian's Board Bill r Tokio Dec 2. It i stated the balance in favor of .Japan fr the expense of keep ftig and fearing the Russian prisoners 'of war it estimated at about $25,000,000 It is believed this money, when paid over to Japan,;, wilt be devoted to development of her interests in Manchuria. Burned To Death Mobile, Ala.. Dec. 2 By the burning of a house boat used in lumbering opera tions on Middle river, nine men were burned to death early this morning. The only perton to escape wat th negro cook, who Jumped into th river and reached the shore. The fire burned from below and almost at the moment the negro escaped the craft collapsed and the men on board were precipitated into the fumace below. It I believed most of them were asleep when the super structure collapsed. ' . '. Grain Markets. (Scrlpps Newt Association) Chicago, Dec. I. Wheat opened at 84?,'; .closed, 84;. corn opened 44', closed, 44 oats opened 297s closed. 29i. Indian Novelties We have a fin line of Baskets . "' ,'"'.' and Canoes made by Mexican and Canadian Indians which art the most artistic ever , offered to , v '' " r " 1 " the trade in this city. Fill one with candy and present it to your wife or waitheart, and after' eat ing the candy h can us it for a handkerchief or glove box or for' an nrnament rThe price rang from 35 cent to $2.00. , Just th thing for holiday gift. . SELDER, The Candy -7 , , Man fffff f fffffffff fffffffff ff ?T?1 WANTED I Potatoes, Hay, Oats, Apples We pay Highest Market Prices for ail Produce A car of strictly fresh eggs to arrive Saturday, Nov, 26, We quote these to th trad at $8 per case of B0 doz. A fresh cantignment of fancy white clover honey from Cali fornia which w tell to th trade at $3.28 per case. We have a lot of No. 2 apple which can be bought her at a very low price. Oregon Produce Company irMlr. 0V,.-.i'W1-l-W''''Ji.r 'Wr1j ' V't''l'V; V''V. ..r v, a-vrf- Ji.'W,-.-''V.,,. .V