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TODAY'S " NEWS TODAY Wejtter Rain with possibly part snow tonight and tomorrow, ' LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREQON. MONDAY, FE3RUARY 26.' 1906. I . ' s rrt man a. . ' I . mow BREAKS OUT s. 1 .- 8erlpps New Association) ' ' Washington, Fob. 28. The state de iMiuiMin Ian Uwiuot!!!:! t!i:t t'" ; . bsen trouble in the interior of Southern . J China.' A family of English missionaries : named Kingham,' two adults and two children were killed, and missions at Nan Chang. Kiangsi, near. King Kang have been destroyed. Consul General Rogers at Shanghai reports that fourteen Ameri ' can missionaries of the neighborhoods of the missions are missing, either escaped or have been destroyed. . The ..American gunboat Elcano hae been ordered to King Kang. . MISSIONARIES ESCAPED New York. Feb. 26 The board of missionaries of the Methodist Episcopal . church received a cable today telling of of the destruction of the Nachang mission in the recent riots, saying that the mis sionaries escaped in a boat Among the missionaries who escaped 4 are Dr. M. R. Charles and wife, of Ada, Ohio. She is from San Francisco and is also a physician. , . SUPREME COURT RULING. (Scrlpps Newe Association) r ' . Washington, Feb. 26. The supreme court reversed the ruling of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the decision of. the United State circuit court in the district of California, which affirmed the " same in the so-called citrus fruit case. The railroads out of California appealed from the ruling of the commission and their contention being that shippers had . nothing to say about the routing of fruit . justice Beckman wrote the opinion which was unanimously concurred in by all of , the courts. . ,. , NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MAY TENTH (Bcrlpps Npw Association) St Petersburg, Feb. 26 A ukase was issued today calling for, national ' assembly to be 'held in this city May tenth.! NEW That compel admiration both for their beauty and intrinsic'value. The most elaborate descnption will only give you the faintest idea of the real pleasing attractiveness of the hundreds of. new necessaries which enter into the everyday needs of the well dressed woman. Color combinations whose beauty defy description, and patterns of unsurpassed richness are the rule-not, as usual, the exception-in these new arrivals, and we can not do better than extend you an invitation to call, nay, urge you to come in and see them. - l - , . . New Novelties, Ladies' Belts. Gold and silver galoons in plain and beautiful combina tions in shadow patterns, two toned kid on satin to match, novelty girdles in oriental leather and snake skin effects, and a full line of silk belts in white . , and colors ... 50C to $1.25 t New Silk Schiffon Neck Ruffling, yd 25c. Black ruffled made in fine quality mercerized sateen with 20 inch ac cordian pleated flounce, edged with two Sin ruffles strapped, choice while tkep last SI 50 See Window - Allover baby Irish Lace Insertion to match. The newest and most wanted lace yard 40c to $3.00 I .11 at. ; -1 : LI lZXSV. "Y 7 . Z 7 r' 7 uiiimo outer doiis or me ma. it oes not rob the corset of ts shape ..reducing features, but assists in developing a curved waistline. Made with "rust no" Tl I vviiwuunci uw win nuv rus. MFW II.FA PATTFPNC ...... . - 0 CENTS. Best 10c pattern made RECEIVER APPOINTED (Scrlppe News Association) Chicago Feb 26 A receiver was appointed this afternoon' for the Cash Buyer's National Co-operative Society. The charge being that the company sold over a million and a quarter dollars worth of stock to farmers with less than one hundred dollars in the bank. LITERARY MAN DEAD ' (Scrlpps News Asunclatlon) Baltimore. Feb. 26. John Williamson Palmer, poet, author, first city physician of San Francisco, and editor of the Liter ary Digest and Century dictionary, died in this city today. DllttlAN RIOTS (Scrlpps News Association) '" Washington, Feb. 26-Thirty one were killed and fifteen wounded today in a fight between the Socialists and Nationalists. ' Congressman Joseph Warren Keiferrof Ohio, today introduced a bill cutting down the southern representation on account of the disfranchisement of the negroes. Chief Justice Fuller of the supreme court has been granted a leave of ab sence. Tne state of Washington will bring an original suit on the boundary dispute against Oregon. EMBEZZLER (AUGHT (Scrlpps New Association) Pans, Feb. 26. The trial of Jean Gaily, the bank clerk embezzler, began here to day. Gaily is the young bank clerk who with his mistress, Valrire Merelli, as tounded all Europe with their prodigal ex penditures. In their effort to elude the o.ficers of law and escape from the county, they c iarterod a yacht, but were caught GETTING READY (Scrlpps News Association) Portsmouth, N, H, Feb. 26. The largest shipment ever- sent from this station was sent from Julian creek today for the Pacific -coast. The consignment consisted of seven car loads of cartridges of various calibre, going to Mare island navy yard. Seventy tons of ammunition have been loaded and it is believed the ship is to sail for the far east. . CHINESE DOCTOR MURDERED (Scrlpps News Association) Butte, Mon., Feb 26 Dr. Charlie Can, a Chinese physician of the citv. u found murdered in his home in this city yesterday. Robbery is supposed-to have been the motive. A Chinaman has been arrested as a suspect SPRING ARRIVALS New Turnover Collars 26 doz just received by express from one of the best Ladies' Neckwear houyes in America. They represent the best and most wanted styles in beautifully embroid ered and Cluny and Irish point lace 5g (q gQg EXTAORD.IMBRY $2 VALUES, LADIES' PETTICOATS, $1.50 Extra good quality mercerized sateen, with a ISin flounce with thsee rows of shirring in clusters of four, edged with accordian oleated rufflles. 4 in win. nH ain dust ruffle , display on special value, This AMERICAN LADY CORSETS ... ... &lw &tte, cJUWi l.'.1," 'M'iMf"J BOTH SIDES FEEL (ERTAIH VICTORY VILL BE THEIRS ' . r - ' ' ', . - ' Bam Attorneys ca tie Defense and en me Prosecution are Confident of (Scrlpps Newe Association) Boise, Feb. 26 Attorney Miller, for the defense, said this morning, i ne miiw owners are bending every , energy and spending unlimited money in their efforts to convict the Federation officials of the Steunenburg murder. It is a significant that while a reward of ten thousand dol lars was offered in the name of Shoshone county, the county commissioners have taken no official action in the matter. Undoubtedly the money was, put up by the mine owners. My clients are not in the slightest danger. They cannot be convicted, because they are not guilty. Are will not oppose extradictlon further than to preserve our right for a higher court As a matter of fact we are glad to go to trial because the burden of pro jf is upon the prosecution." ',.'. Detective McPharland was seen this morning and as told what Attorney Miller had to say, he responded with the following: , .'1 am .absolutely sure to be able to secure conviction. I was not more sure when I werjt into court with the "Mollie McGuires' case. I have corroboration of Orchard's chief confession,' which leaves absolutely no' loop hole of escape. I have sufficient evidence now ready .for indict ments laid before the grand jury, but the rest of the evidence w are holding in reserve for the trial." The privileges promised the prisoners ac tne pemcentary did not materialize. When Attorney Miller called pn his client he found that the electric lights had been removed and candles had been substituted. When he asked the reason of the change Pettibone answered "to prevent us com mitting suicide." Floyd B. Thompson, former under-sheriff at Cripple Creek a secretary of the Mine Owners Assoc ia tion who is here to testify, before the grand jury, says there is the greatest satisfaction among the mine owner that the case developed in Idaho as it would be impossible to secure a ' conviction against the Western Federation officials sateen aprons, special 25a - SI.501 week $1.50. New Percale Wrappers . in Black Garnets, Grays and Indigo Blues $100 to $1.25 li"..Thi. belt render, th. $1.00 to $2.00 NEW HAND BAGS and ; PURSES Success at Trial ' in Colorado. Thompson says that Orchard's wife at Independence denies uiat uie iimui uiium . hi;- hu;b;r.i, and she claims that the money alleged to have been given him by Haywood for blow.ing up the Independence depot was furnished by her. , He also says that she claims that her husband is not a member of the Federation and that ha le innocent of the crimes. ' , -' . Orchard's condition Is much improved and he left the hospital and returned to his cell this morning. . Floyd Thompson, secretary of the Mine Owners' Association, asrived from Cripple Creek .this morning. He says Uiere nae been a marked' exodus of miners from there since the announcement of Orchard confession. The names of tnose fleeing ar being secured as sus pected of being implicated in the cha.rges made by Orchard. The newe. aper men were rounded up a few days ago by the prosecutor n Governor Good'ng's apart ments and wars told that any attempt on the part of the correspondents to secure information from witnesses . before the grand jury would be attended with dire consequences. The governor admitted in the presence of those assembled that Or chard had confessed that he received three thousand eight hundred dollars frorr the federation for the assassination o Steunenburg. The prisoners were taken to Caldwe'i, today, but it i thought that will complete their other work this evening and will be ready to take up the cases of Haywood Moyer and others tomorrow. MAY HAVE SIMPKINS , ' Seattle. Wash. Feb. 26. E. D. Munsen is in jail here being held as a sutpec t, ar the officers believe him to be the Simp kins who is wanted jn connection with thf bteunenburg case. Munsen has been f. oauara. vrasnington. When he wai placed in jail he gave the name of Andrew Reener. The Ballard marshal says he his reason to believe that Reener ieSimpkins. His person will be held until a ohotocrraDh can be sant'frAm Rnien Considerable excitement exists her e as a result of the arrest. (Observer Special) Washington. Feb. 26 The President today nominated Henry L. Paddock, of California, to be consul at Ar. o, Ch'na. and A. L. Thomas to be postmaster at Salt Lake City, Utah. The galleries were filled this afternoon to hear Senator Tillman report the Hep burn bill, which he did at 12:16. TO ACCOUNT FOR CAMPAIGN FUND Senator Robert M. La Follette intro duced a bill providing for an accounting of money expended in elections which prohibits candidates from soliciting or ac cepting money for any purpof e. A bill was introduced in the House, which, if it becomes a law, will compel railroads to furnish cars upon demand to any shipper. Legislation directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the railroads interest in coal and oil t(ans- sported by them, needs only the Presi dent's signature. The senate this after noon passed the House amendment to the Tillman resolution. KUHMOEB & 10. MURING (Scrlpps Newe Association) New York. Feb. 26-Kuhn Loeb & Co. have determined to retire from all rail road boards in which the firm is repre sented. They say it requires too much of their time. Among the companies of which the members of the firm are di rectorates are. North Pacific, Union Pa cific. Oregon Short Line, O. R. &. N. Co., Southern Pacific Pacific Mail Steamship company and a large number of subsidiaries. INKOflft mm ANOTHfR FLOATING DRY DOCK ' (Scrlpps Newe Association) -- Washington. D. C Feb. 26 The Navy Department officials are anxious to have authorized at the present session of Con gress at least one floating dry dock, to be stationed in home waters. The site se lected is Solomon's Island in Chesapeake Bay. which is admirably adapted for the purpose. Should such a dock be con structed, it will possess a new feature in an enlarged machine shop, containing the modern facilities for repairing ships. This will give the dock the value of a minia ture navy yard, with the additional ad vantage of being able to proceed from place to plaoe and save the time of ships which .are needed in certain1 localities. Naval strategists nave come to realize' that the floating dry dock is an important factor in maintaining tne emoiency ui um fleet and in giving the fighting ships great er value on the fighting line. , HOPES 10 SETTLE THE COAL STRIKE (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Feb. 26. A final effort wil be made today to settle the strike In the bitiminous coal fields. A conference will be held by President Mitchell and hie as sociates with the operators. The operat ors will be led by Harris Tay of Illinois. MitcSnll 'is.vjsiii hiinseii'" ae having hjpei or adj3t:njnt in Illinois. Indiana xnd Ohio, If a settlement is effected in .hesa states, Pennsylvania operators will bo forc jd to accede to settlement, From reliable sources it is announced that the conference today between the coal miners and operators resulted in a settlement of their difference. The miners are of the opinion that all is settled and that there will be no strike. . RICH HAUL TOR ROBBERS Scrlppn Nows Association) 1 Millerville, N. J. Feb. 26,-Robbers this morning robbed the safe of Frederick Lidel a banker, and secured ' four thous and dollars. They forced open the vault No trace of the robbere has thus far been secured. PERMANENT HEADACHE CURE! How about curing your headache for good? There are pleanty of remedies that cure temporarily; : many of them that you ' the ingredients Few relief. One only that we . lary when attacks come intervals and finally banishes the headache entirtly. " This one is - l- . . .... .,,,.- Newlin'sltHeadacjieCure . . ' Cures a n attack as quick as any, can't harm Ind . finally prevents attacks entirely Know of no other A i headache remedy; that deserves your confidence ,( , so much. . , " ::; . ' - Price : NE WLIN DRUG COMPANY La Grande, Oregon. J ON! PEOPLE ? (Scrlpps Newe Association) Washington, Feb.' 26. Fabulous for tunes. ip.HoJJand is the glittering bait used by sharpers to' rob jjarge number un suspecting persons m CiiJ.TT ' T.. department is authority for the statement that the Oregonians have even been more gullible than the ordinary run of "come ons." ' ' 4 So many suckers Were found that they formed the Oregon Society, of United States DiscsnJintt of Baron Tne j1 alt Metzger von Neibnom. Attorneys were secured to prosecute their claims and David J. Hill, United States -minister at The Hague was requested to assist them. Minister Hill 'thought that the victims were so widespread thai; he again called the attention-of the state department to the swindle. . As early as 1878, according to the state department officials, inquiries : re garding imaginary estates, In Holland be came so great that the United ' States minister made a report setting forth the fraudulent character of the publications soliciting subscriptions in money from parties living in the United States. Since then there has beef) the ,'"Anneke-Jans," the "Cronkheit," the "Van Cot," the "Van Dussen," the "Webber,- the "Bran ." and "Mstzjer." Ties Bciious ntnu which are supposed to represent millions actually represent nothing., . ' f " ; " ''These estates do not exist," says min ister Hill. "They are myths, will-o'-the-wiaps, fakes.'' The "bank of Holland.'' in which the unclaimed millions are alleged to be deposited does not exist Careful investigation inducee the belief that these estates originated in the brain of some rascal speculator or speculators, who im posing on human credulity, jfound many victims and fleeced them must profitably. If these estates ever had a bona fide ex istence, they came Clearly within the pur view of the statue of limitations passed by the Dutch Parliment in 1862, by which all unclaimed inheritances escheated after the lapse of five years to the stats. Every dollar spent in reference1 lb' these - estate i so much money wasted." .o wouldn't use 'if -ypu knew. give more than present know of that used regu- tends to lengthen the . 25c ; : f