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TODAY'S NEWS TODAY W tiVior To night rain or snow, warmer. Tomorrow rain or inow. VOLUME V , . , ,, - ; LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 9. 1905.. ' NUMBER S3 lilt MITCHELL FUNERAL TO v TAKE PLACE TUESDAY In Case Mrs. MitcRcIl Decides to cone Frcsn Paris tie Funerdj Will tie Postponed - Fultcn Will Notify the Senate. 4 (Scrlpps News Association) Portland, Ore., Deo. 9 Preparations are now being made to hold the funeral of the late United States Senator John H. Mitchell on next Tuesday . afternoon, at 1 :30, unless his wife who Asides in Paris cables other Instructions. His son ' "John H. Mitchell Jr. is expected to arrive from St Paul, Minnesota, Monday and he will be the only immediate' member of Wi Willi piVOailW .11 UKIUf in lit. ... state at tne city nan trom l o o clock until noon Tuesday and the interment will be , In River. View cemetery. The most pro- minent men in the state twill act as pall bearers.- :' J FULTON WILL NOTIFY SENATE . Washington, Dec. 9. It was announced this morning after conference with Vics- n.i c;vuni,. - J iu n . Arms of the senate that the United States ' senate would not be represented at the . funeral n TTnStori Qft Qanitn. Thn H. Mitchell. A brief statement has been issued saying that the friends would not ask for any such representation. It is statsd that the customary draping of the seats of diceased senators 'will be observ- ed only from the time of the official notice "of his death to the time of his burial. No official notice of his death has yet been jpeeived and it is probable that the fun evaTwill have taken place by the time that the senate meets . .next Monday. Senator Fulton will make the announcement wionaay Due , it is under stood that he will not present the custom ary resolutions. '-;'. ' ; ' ,. The States question is asked all over the who will b) our ' next United fates Senator? Will Governor Cham berlain appoint a Democrat, or will the promise he made several days ago, that if Senator Mitchell would resign, he would appjint some Republican, still be binding? . Everything is simply specula tion as to what the Governor may do. Some argue that recognizing the fact that he will be called upon to head his party for re-e'ection, he will use tnis oppor tunity to advance his personal interest But whether ne can afford to appoint a DEMURRERS SUSTAINED (Scrlpps News Association) Salt Lake City, Dec. 9. Judge Morse today sustained a demurrer of the de fendants in the case of Don Carlos Muss er and Charles Smurthwaite against President Smith, of tne Mormon church. Ah Injunction wa asked for to compel Smith to give an account of the tithing received from the members of the ' Mor mon church and to restrain him from handling the same. The plaintiffs were given 20 days in which to amend the complaint, ; Republican is questionable, and realizing that Portland has always contended that her size entitled her to the senatorship, whether he can appoint anyone not a res ident of the metropolis is a question. One of th most clever suggestions so far made is that the governor know. ing mat ns is to oe forced up against a brick wall next June, that he may forestall any such disaster by resign' m him tuxMant - nfHra with the under standing that when Secretary Ounbar has become governor of the state by such resignation that he would appoint Governor Chamberlain ' United States Senator. - Governor Chamberlain . is known to be very close to President Roosevelt, and this would pacify the party as a whole. Not miny take th's propoiitioi serious however and are prone to discus the chances of J. K. Weatherford, of Linq county, C. E. S, Wood, of Pprtland, J. W. Morrow, of the 0. R. & N. Co.. and John Gearrin also of Portland," Col, Raley; Judge Bennett,- Walter Pierre, Williany Smith, Turner Oliver, and ' J. D. Slater, of Eastern Oregon, ' ' t ,;- " ; Judge Bennett's positional attorney in the land fraud cases would possibly be a bar to his , appointment and CjI. Raley rifight also be eliminated. )thors main tain that as the ' last c'er.ocratic se a tor was Hon. J- H, Slater,' that it would be fitting for the mantle to fall upon his om La Grande's mayor,'. J. D.' Slater; . U is not likely that an appointment will be made until after ' Senator Mitc.iell is buried. ;, ' , .. .'. ; . WILL PAY MEREST (Scripts News Association) Washington, Dec 9Secretary of the Treasury, Shaw issued an order this afternoon authorizing the . payment of United States bonds due December 15th., and January 1st., amounting in all to $4,200,000. MRS. TIGHE CEtTdIVORCE (Scrlpps News Association) Delaware, Ohio, Dec 9. Arabella, wife of Dr. M. Tighe. president of the University of New Mexico., was granted, a divorce today and given' custody of the children for 1 6months. , AFTER LAND FRAUD FORGERS, (Scrlpps News Association) La Crosse. Wis, Dec. 9. Hiram God dard. who lost $200,000 through alleged forged Oregon land certificates; todiy swore out a warrant for the arrest of S. A. D. Puter, H. H. Riggs, George H b- bard, K. A. Y McKay and Horace Mc- Kinley. Two John Doe warrants and and one Rif hard Roe warrent were also issued. All are charged with forgery. Hibbard was arrested in Portland, but the others are still at large. fOR$UPPORTIM CREEKS (Scrlpps Kews Association) Vienna, Dec. 9. Papa Demetra. dir metra. director of the bank of Agricul ture at Bucharest, Roumauia. was shot and killed by a political opponent on ac count of his support given to the Greeks His assassin has been arrested. : ' REPORT NO LIBEL ' (Scrlpp News' Association) Boston, Dec. 9. The grand jury today reported and failed to find an indictment against Thomas W. Lawson in the Barron libel case. . The report was "no bill." , . : DEWEY IN CHICAGO (Scrlpps News Association) onicago, use 9. Admiral Dewey ar rived here this morning. . He is the guest at the home of John R. Morren. He wilt will speak tonight at the Mer chant's Club. He is accompanied by his aides. ' .'.".-;- -. V SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ARE HI OPEII REBELLION Refuse to Go to Kroustoat and Defy TReir Admirel Openly r '.Trouble Momentarily fxpected RACE DRAWING TO A CLOSE (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Dee. 9. The six day bi cycle race is drawing to a close. Root and Folger led , at the 1 55th hour,' score 2145.5.' ; ' .'-. , (Scrlpps News Association) ' St Petersburg, Dec 9 The marines and soldiers here have mutinied and re fuse to go to Kronstadt. The spokes man openly defied Admiral Niedenmiller. The troops at Shusselburg fortress de mand the release of all political prisoners. Shusselburg is on an island 20 miles east of this city and has long been used as a place of torture for political prisoners. TO CRUSH REBELLION - v Maximovitch, former governor gener al at Moscow, was succeeded oy oan- haroff in the effort to crush the rebellion. SakharofTi first effort to crush the re bellion was an order to the Cossacks to not use the knout but to shoot to kill at the first show of resistance. He said, "show the dogs you are not economical with your cartridges. The mora political mal- ' DOCTOR PLEADS GUILTY :-' ''CScrlpps News Association) '. Chicago, Dec. 9Dr. Hart this mdrn- fg pleaded guilty to the murder of 11 year old Irene lUakew, v . It BEHALF OF MERIWETHER v Washington.'.D. 0., Dec, 9.-The Louis iana delegation' to congress today called upon President Roosevelt and' asked him regarding the result of the court' martial of Midshipman Meriwether. The Presi dent answered that he had not received the report and did not- know any more than they. - The callers asked to be heard in opposition if the sentence was ad verse to the defendant as they ;do not be believe that punishment shouid .be inflict ed. -;" m mm m Mh mm A rAIAL 1 A((IDE!il J fk 4jtS M&M? Winter's knocking at the door. With no uncertain;' sound he's demanding entrance everywhere. Are you ready for him? How about your winter Suit and Overcoat? ' Are they in proper condition to weather the storms ' of the' coming season? How about your ' winter Underwear, Gloves, Hosiery and other Toggery? . If there are any weak spots in your wardrobe we are here : to strengthen them with the - ' ;' ' if Best That's To Be Had our clothes build them - ' The most skilful tailor known to the trade build artistically, and they build them . well and they on honoc. . ,;'. ; , 'v '-' ' " ' .J ". ', .. . f , Our furnishings come from the hands of the best known manufacturers. w " Money back if you want It " Thot is the guarantee that goes with every sale. . '. , It is under these conditions that we ask you to make this your Clothing Store. , ASH BROS. CLOTHIERS AND HABERDASHERS. . ttttM MMM ANOTHER RAILROAD COLLISION Scripp News Association) ; Denver. Dec. 9 The east bound Cali fornia flyer of he Santa Fe collided head on with a freight at Caroa this morning. A dozen or more people were injured, none fatafly.. Lee Blackledge, aged about. 60 years, was fatally injured last evening atlmbler by a wagon running gver him. The man was hauling lumber to that place and his team ran away. In his efforts .to check them, he was thrown beneath the wheels. The wagon was loaded with 2000 feet of heavy lumber and the weight terribly crushed hi right side as it passed over him, breaking almost all of. his ribs. Dr. Molitor was hastily summoned from this city but by the time he reached there the man was . dying. Notwithstanding his terrible injuries he lived four hours after the accident happened. Blackledge had been a resident of lm bler and yicinjty for a period of two or three years.-. He Is known to have grown children in Iowa, hi former home, who have been notified. Until word is re ceived from them no disposition.- of the remains will be made. . - ; LOS ANGELES FIRE (Scrlpps News Association) Los Angeles, Dec. 9. Fire at Mount Lowe this morning destroyed the Aiplne Tavern where a large number of guests were thought to be1 staying. The fire burned the power house at Echo moun tain ot the Pacific Electric Company, also the telephone and telegraph lines, cutting off all communication and escape from those at the tavern. It is impossible to learn of the conditions,. as the brush fires are spreading,, making It impossible to ascend.'1. The cars run only to Pasedena. beyond which all communication has been cut off. . , v ' ':" , v ) ATHLETE ARRESTED (Scrlpps News Association) ,Mpdesto. Cal. Dec. 9.' A man claim ing to be Ralph Rose, he of fame as an 'Tathlete through the United States, is in jail here having been arrested at the town of Newman; ' charged with vagrancy. Rose's parents have been telegraphed. GRAIN MARKETS (Scripps News Association) , Chicago, Deo. 9. Wheat opened at 86;. closed, 86; corn opened 46. closed, 46 V; ' oat opened closed; 11 X. . , ' PORTLAND MARKET Portland, Dec. 9.-L:iile.-n 73 Club, 75; Valley, 74. ROBBER ha dcuff OFflCERS (Scripps News Association) Reading, Miss., Dec. 9. Eight robber appeared on the streets of ( this town early this marning. ' Tnsy tsok ths re volver and handcuffs from Patrolman Mannin, put the manacles on the officer took him to jail and locked him in leaving a small guard. They also captured Pa trolman Orrad and treated him in the same way. The robbers then went to the office of the water works, opposite the police station, smashed the door and blew open the safe with nitro glycerine. They took a small sum of money be longing to the company apd $200 worth of personal property' belonging to the treasurer. In the melee only one citizen was awakened. He fired on shot as the gang was leaving. There are no clue. MINISTER RESIGNS (Script News Association) jT' iokio, uec. lussura Kubeta, mm- of education, resigned as a result of. a protest signed by 199 professors for condemning action of Tauberas in accepting the resignation of the univer sity. ; . ; SAILOR HAS SMALLPOX ' (Scripps News Association) Washington, Dec. 9. A negro ailor on the President' yach'. Sylph at the navy yard in tnis city, has srcullpjx. AH suspected of infection have been isolated The patient was sent into quarantine. ARTICLES Of INCORPORATION Articles of Incorporation we e filed yesterday by the Thronson Fruit Com pany. The incorporations are J. A. Thronson, C. H. Crawford and Etta Thronson. The capital stock is $50,000 divided into bU.UUU snares with a f ar value of $1 each. THE ELKS DEDICATION On December, 14th. the Elks of Biker Uly. dedicate their new nail, wnich is pronounced by all who have seen it, one of the finest in the West Prominent Elks from all over the United states will be present including several of the grand officers. On the evening of the 1 5 th they will give a grand ball. Many Elks of th city will attend. ' Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Oliver, who have been tr.aiing a tcur of South Eastern Oregon, art expected horn this evening. contents you kill the higher will be the Czar'e value of your services. Take care that your actions create a good impress- ion with the government SEND ASSASSINS It is understood that the telegraph strikers at Vladkavkas have send men to St. Petersburg to kill Durncve, minister of the interior and Sevastianoff, superin tendent of the post telegraph. BIO PEASANT FOLLOWINO Fifty thousand, armed peasant aril HIOH OFPICALS DBSERTINO ' Budapest, Dec . 8. Many high of ficers are deserting the Russian Army. Six are now in this city activsly engaged in the revolutionary service. On of th deserting officers' has great military reputation and it a man of great wealth. . PETTY THIEVES Five boy were directed last evening filling their pockets .with articles that were not theirs at the Golden Rule - store. They were turned over to Marshal Ray burn who found that they were loaded with gloves, pocket knives and . various articles that had been taken from the counters. Also on almost every on were found tobacco and cigarette papers.' Two or three of the boys have not been at tendants in school and have been running on the streets through the day, ' " All of the boys wert taken to their parents and their offenses explained to them. No action was taken except under the juvenile court law, The parents an thus madei responsible for their futuri behavior. jr'i V V -. ;' ' : SENTENCED , TO DEATH ! i Des Moines, Dee. 9. William McWill lams, who pleaded guilty to the murder of hit wife and five children a week ago, was sentenced to death today at Inde pendence. TO REGULATE CHILD LABOR Washington, , D. C December. -.9. President Roosevelt today received the members of the National Child Labor Committe at the White House this morn ing. In answer to the address by the chairman of the delegation President Roosevelt expressed himself in thorough sympathy with the aims and 1 object of the committee and expressed the hop that the employment of children in fact ories would soon bt regulated by national lawsi-: y '..' v ELECT OFFICERS Last night was election of . officers In the Royal- Neighbors 'of America; Th following war elected: Mrs. Bertha An derson, oracle; Mrs." Minni Whitby. fvic oracle; Mrs. Jessie Hendricks, chancellor; Miss Mary Reisland, recorder; Mrs. An nie Thomas, receiver; Mrs. Effle Hopper, marshal; Mr. E. Reisland, inner sentinel; Mrs. Ella Sampson, outer sentinel; G. W. Thomas, Minnie Whitby, Jessie Hendricks, managers; Dr. G. L Biggers, physician. XMAS PRESENTS HE WILL APPRECIATE TOTAL BLISS IS DESCRIBED BY PRESIDENT CLEVELAND AS HAVING A PAIR Of SUSPENDERS ON VERY PAIR Of PANTS. WI HAVE -THE BUSS" AT FROM 50C TO ttJO A PAIR. A Conqueror Hat $3.00 Gat th size out of hi old on A Good Sweater, $3 to $6 ? ' A Smoking Jacket of Cordigan. $8 to $18 , A Silk of White Wash Vest, $1.60 to $6 A pair of Fancy Hose, 25c to 76o ', , A Tie, all description, from 25c to $2.50 A Muffler, $1.60. Full Dress Muffler, $2.60 ' A pair of Wilson Bros. Shirt, $1,60 to $2.60 ... A Handkerchief, from 60c to $1.60 i ' A pair of Hanan or Walkover Shoe, from $3.60 to $6. Bring the figure in th old pair to get th iz you want. 1 - -- . ' ; 7 Gloves, all kind and price. We carry but one class of goods th BEST. Call and make your selection and wt will keep them for you until you want them. $40 SUIT GIVEN AWAY DEC 31 Every $1 cash purchase, or paid on account en titles you lo a chance. .. , .. .. COM MENCING ON NOVEMBER 1 - ' " "- 1 tnT , , SUIT CUUB WINNERS , 0rleiMimnau.H $35 Suit New Club A IS' DREWS' ' H-rf'Sl,.r r1 Tuilnr