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MAifhnp Rain with possibly part snow MlUUiU tonight and tomorrow. r VOLUME V LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREQON, TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 27. 1906. NUMBER 99 TODAY'S NEWS TODAY n5 0 fRIM GAMBLERS ARRESTED hv... lull, v. w.. , San Francisco, Feb. 27 This morning .'240 gamblers, and visitors who wers arrested last night in a new joint opened ' by Darouz and Harvey, were arraigned. I There are four batches of . cases which were postponed until Thursday. There .'was $1800 in money besides stacks of chips and fult layouts of gambling para phernalia gathered in, District Attorney Ladgdon, who instigated the raid unbe- " known to the police, says that he will continue his fight against gambling until it is stamped out. : l fOREIGN MISSIONS (Scrlpps News Association) I Nashville. Tenn., Feb. 27. The seventh ' interdenominational conference of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions of the United States and Canada opened its t biennial meeting here today with a large attendance. There are sixty-three boards '- in the territory of the United States and ; Canada and each is represented by three delegates. Besides the ' delegates there are many prominent church women from all parts of the country here to attend the conference in an unofficial capacity. This is the first meeting of the conference ever held in the south. The local mem bers have arranged a number of recep- , tions and other social functions in honor of the visiting delegates. DENIED NEW TRIAL (Scrlppe News Association) , Omaha, Feb 27. Rev. George Ward was this morning denied a -new trial. He was convicted of land fraud and was sentenced to one year in jail and fined $1000. He has appealed. "mining violation. (Scrlpps News Association) Benton. IIL The case wherein Joseph Leitherls charged with violating the min ing taw was called this morning. Some of the greatest lawyers in the state are retained on both sides. NEW SPRING ARRIVALS That compel admiration both foirlheir beauty and intrinsic value. The most elaborate description 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. 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 n ' , . . and colors 50C tO 51.25 New Silk Schiffon Neck Ruffling, yd 25c. Black ruffled made in fine quality mercerized sateen with 20 inch, ac cordian pleated ifiounce, 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 S3.00 AMERICAN LADY CORSETS' ...... In all the new fasMonabli' model mads with a patent belt arrangement at the waist line. This belt renders the sides of the corsets absolutely unbreakable. Unlike other belts of the kind, it does not rob the corset of its shape producing features, but assists h developing a curved waist line. Made with 'tust no" bones-bones tlt will not rust. f. $1.00 tO $2.00 NEW IDEA PATTERNS 10 CENTS. Best 10c pattern made PERE MARQUETT STOCKHOLDERS MEET (Scrlpps News Association) Detroit, Mich., Feb. 27 The stock holders of the Pere Marquette 'Railroad will hold a meeting here this afternoon which will be of the greatest importance, as it will determine whether or not the stockholders will permit the separation of that system from the Cincinnati. Hamil ton & Dayton Railroad. - About two months ago the stockholders of the Cin cinnati, ., Hamiltm St Dayton Railroad voted to annul the lease of the Pere Mar quette, but it is doubtful whether the stockholders of the latter railroad will acquiesce1 in this plan. The situation is rendered more interesting from the -fact thafthe- stock of tne Pere Marquett is is scattered among several thousand holders who are divided into two factions. The receiver of the two lines, John Har mon, has no direct interest in this' meet ing. : CLAIGIE TRIAL CONTINUES (Scrlpps News Association) New York. Feb. 27. Bertha Claiche's trial continues this morning. A number of policemen are being questioned con cerning the relations of Patrolman Morton with the defendant. WILL NOT TOUR AMERICA (Scrlpps News Association) Rome, Feb. 27 It is officially denied that Margherita will tour America in an automobile. GIVEN MORE ER (Scrlpps News Association) Chicago, Feb. 27. Federal Judge Lan dis today decided that the Interstate Com merce Commission has power to compel witnesses to answer questions during a committee investigation. The attorney for the commission regards the decision as most important and most favorable to the government in the matter of securing rates, that has happened for many years. Frank J. Reichman, vice-president of the Western Stable car line, who was the witness who refused to answer, says that he will appeal provided the Hepburn- bill now before congress does not pass and legislate his rights out of existence. ' OV New Turnover Collars 25 doz just received by express from one of the best Ladies' Neckwear houyes in America. They represent the best ar.d most wanted styles in beautifully embroid ered and Cluny and Irish point lace C tO 50C EXTA0RD1NBRY $2 VALUES. LADIES' PETTICOATS, $1.50 Extra good quality mercerized sateen, with a 1 Sin flounce with thsee rows of shirring in clusters of four, edged with accordian pleated rufflles. 4in wide, and 4in -n dust ruffle I.5U display on special value, This PRISONERS COMPLAIH BITTERLY (Scrlpps News Association) - : Boise. Feb, 27 There was a stormy conference last night between Governor Gooding and Special Prosecutor Hawley The latter objected to the Governor's statement given out to the press yester day. The report is current that Hawley threatened to withdraw from the prose cution. The attorneys for the defence are, busy and are making every effort to have the prisoners removed .from the penitentiary to the county jail at Cald well. Attorney Nuget this morning said the prisoners are not' accorded even the liberties enjoyed by the convicts. They re not allowed to write letters home to their families and are allowed to receive neither papers or letters. The cells, he says, are so cold that they axe obliged to s cay in their beds all day to keep warm. According to Attorney Nuget's state ment the prisoners are not allowed even a change of socks or underwear. He also claims that St. John has been kept :n solitary confinement for three days ind has not been allowed a peice of soap or a . comb. None of the prisoners are ill jwed to take proper exercise. Prosecuting attorney Vandune states that the grand jury had not reached the Steuenburg case and would not likely do so before Thursday. No witnesses have been summoned so far and It is the gen eral belief that none will be in order to keep the defendant's attorneys from knowing who is to testify. The Masonic lodge of Caldwell has given the use of its lodge rooms to the grand jury' which will prevent any possible lealc. It is given out authoritively that Adjutant General Wells, of Colorado is coming to testify against the Western Federation of Miners. GRAIN MARKETS (Scrlpps News Association) Chicago. Feb. 27 Wheat opened at 81; closed .81; corn opened at 43 closed 45j5j; oats - opened 30,4' closed 50. - sateen aprons, special 25c t week $1.50. New Percale Wrappers in Black Ggrnete, Grays and Indigo Blues $100 to $1.25 NEW HAND BAGS and PURSES PREPARE TO HAVE TROUBLE .MM. I - Washington, Feb. 27. The navy de partment was notified today of the de parture for Kiu Kiang of the gunboats Eleane and Llese under the command of Rodney Quires and Lieutenant Train. They will reach the scene of disturbance tomorrow. The combined crews include 250 marines. OUTBREAK REPORTED Shanghai, Feb.. 27. An outbreak is reported at Yuan Shoi Ke. A command er with 20,000 troops have been ' sent nto the capital. SIONS OF UPRISINO ' Pekin. Feb. 27 The court is unmis- takeabiy agitated by signs of uprising. The dowager empress is afraid even to ppear in tha gardens without a heavy guard. , SIONBD DEFICIENCY BILL ' The president today signed the Urgent Deficiency Bill containing the " provision removing the operation of the eight hour law from alien labor on tha Panama canal. REFUSED TO EXPLAIN Wm. Cromwell was before the Senate committee on canals this afternoon and again Morgan tried to make him tell in detail the payments made by him to the new Panama Company. As usual, he denied. William Cromwell, who was before the Senate committee, finally said that he was to get $240,000 out of the $40,000,000 paid by the government but he hadn't rendered the bill for his services yet. CETTINO READY It is announced from the navy depart ment that all ships in the Asiatic fleet are being stragetically disposed along the coast of China. It is reported that the Viceroy of Canton is instigating anti-for eign feeling. AMENDMENT TO RATE BILL '' Senator A. S. Clay of Georgia today introduced an amendment to the Hepburn railroad 'rate bill making it unlawful for any common carrier to own, buy or sell directly or indirectly coal, coke, oil or oil products except such as necessary for their own use. Officers and representa tives of common carriers are prohibited to own or have any interest in such pro perties. The Interstate Commerce Com mission today in the cases of the oil companies against the;; -railroads decided that the rates are " unjust, unreasonable and established practical ly monoply in favor of the Standard Oil Co, but the commission was forced to dismiss suits because without authority to apply any relief. ' NEW ORLEANS CARNIVAL (Scrlpps News Association) New Orleans, La. Feb. 27 Today is the principal day of the Carnival week Thousands of visitors from all parts of the United States are in the city and the city is dressed in holiday attire for the occasion. The festivities of the closing day began this morning with the grand parade of the King of Carnival, the in comparable "Rex" and his brilliant suite and court. It was a brilliant spectacle which was witnessed by thousands who lined the streets through which the par ade moved. The floats were even more gorgeous then at the last fete. The par ade of the Mystic Krewe of Comus will be held in the evening and the Carnival will come to an end with - a brilliant ball and tableaux at the French House to night. ACTIVE AT MANILA (Scrlpps News Association) Manila. Feb 27 The battleship Ohio, Admiral Train's flagship will go to China in a few days. The troops are making active preparations to respond to a moments call in case they are needed in China. GOOD ADVICE The oeoole of Polk county should go slow about boosting any cat-in-a-bag politicians. ' The state has elected too many men to office who owed no allegi ance to the people whatever, after they got In office. Salem Journal. PATRICK PLEADS GUILTY ("cripps Association) ' New York. Feb. 26. Joseph Jordan this morning admitted in the alleged charge resultant from the Patrick case, that he had served a term In the Texas state prison for horse stealing, but he de clares that the testimony as to alleged conversation with Jones was true. He reiterated the statement that Jones said that Patrick did not kill Rice. This state ment of Jordan's was made this morning at eleven o'clock, he was indicted for per jury and pleaded guilty to the charge at 2 o'lock. rtlFortsTF iMntiwNriMK-s riv (Scrlpps News Association) San Domingo. Feb. 27 Todar is the sixty-third anniversary of the independ ence of Santo Domingo, and the day is observed throughout the island with con siderable enthusiasm by all functions. In honor of the day a large and brilliant iplomatic reception was held at the gov ernment palace. Great precautions were taken all through the republic to prevent riots or disturbances of anv kind durinir ths celebrations in the various districts and towns. ' . (APOBIANCO EXECUTED (Scrlpps News Association) Waterbury, Conn., Feb. 27 Cariaco Capobianco was executed by hanging at the Wethersfleld jail, for the murder of Angela Solomita. Capobianco. who ad mitted his guilt, but insisted that a man named Sabino Perrillc had urged him to commit the crime, broke down completely and had to be assisted on his way to the scaffold. 5 YOUNG MARSHAL INJURED (Scrlpps News Annotation) Chicago. Feb. 27 Marshal Field was injured this ro'viin,; whib r.c'ng horse hick .icar Lakew jci N. Y. I'm i..jury is not ttijivit tj lie surious at t'.iis time. The w Jaw of Marshal Field, has been a, pointed guardian of the Field sons and has been allowed $7,500annualy for their education. , The boys are to be educated In American schools.- ENGLAND GETS READY (Scrlpps News Association) Pekin, Feb. 27 The British consul at K:ng Chiang left on board a gun boat for Nichang. APPOINTED MARSHAL (flcrlpps Nfws Association) Washington. Feb. 27. The President today nominated Chas. B. Hopkins to be United States marshal of . the Western district of Washington. LiAee SHELF mpZR : PINK, GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW j I 10 YARD PACKAGES, ; j j Regular price, 10c C y-v : Now WIRE PICTURE RACKS. THIS WEEK 10c Largest size, 18x28 in, regular price 256 THIS WEEK I5c : : NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY : La Grande, Oregon. TWO m EVf HIS III GERMAHY at.,. Berlin. Feb. 24-The twenty-fifth an niversary of the marriage of the emperor and empress was celebrated today with rejoicings in all parts of tha empire. . No presents were received from their sub jects, their contributions' being assigned to charitable projects. Only royal friends 'and relatives presented gifts. President Roosevelt sent a silver present. . AJtef a walk in the Grunewald forest, the couple received congratulations from dignjtariet. Twenty-five years ago today, on Feb ruary 27. 1881. Emperor William, then Crown Prince of Prussia and, incidentally of the Empire of the United Germany, was married to the Princess August! Victoria of Schleewig-Holstein-Scnder-burg-Augustenburg, then a girl barely twenty-two. Considering the fact that this is the silver anniversary of the wed ding and, as such, an, event of consider importance, the celebration today through out tha German empire was rather tame. The celebration was not, originally, in- " tended to be so quiet - The German love their Emperor too much and are too fond of brilliant celebrations to let an annivers ary of such importance pass by without making it the occasion for grand popular demonstrations, unless there is some very good reason for it -, ; ' IMPERIAL, WEDDINO Berlin. Feb. 27. Prince Eitel Freder ick of Germany was married this' after noon to the Duchess Sophie Charlotte of Oldenburg." About 1000 guests were' present.' Count Wadel performed the civil ceremony which was. brief and in private. Dr. Dryandur performed the re ligious ceremony, The young couple re ceived congratulations in Hall of Knights, MUNSEN GETS TWO YEARS' (Scrlpps News Association) Seattle, Feb. 27 Munseh, alias Allen, the Steunenberg suspect was given two years in t he penitetiary today upon a charge of assault. If he is found to bt connected in the Steunenberg affair, he will be taken to Idaho. . .' Package 13x21 In regular price; 15c r