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A. 1 ; TODAY'S NEWS TODAY Weatter Rain with possibly part snow tonight and tomorrow. V ' 1 , 6. Vr , i 1 , L ' t ' t volume v .-. j,,: : . la grande. union county, Oregon. Wednesday. February-2 e. 1906 . . , .- " " 1 1 . rlUMBER 1 00 (tllllA L rriHG IIFD riTIFC I1LIV MI1LO I (Scrlpps Tews Association)' Geneva, Feb. 28. M. Rubhausen. former director of the government powder ! factory, who went to China to construct fORTl - m powder factories at Pekin and Tien Ttin . writee that the work is nearly completed. says ithat Pekin has been made a ; modern and. impregnable . fortress, and . that other towns have " been greatly ." strengthened, and that the situation in China is extremely dangerous for Europ v ear, and that le expects a general re i , oft in the spring. - DROPPED FROM ROLL (Ofcewi r Special) Washington, D. C, Eeb. 28 Lieuten-ar-.i Arthur H. Freshwater, of the 29th. Infantry, who recently fled to Mexico . 'y frora his army post in Texas, where he , was confronted with charges of embez lament 6f company funds and swindling ;.- of enlisted men. was today dropped from " the army red as a deserter, having been : absent without leave for three months. , (Scrlppe News Association) - CbiQagoTFebv-atf-Tne swm today in the packers case urged the .attorneys, o hasten and ""not prolong the trial into ' eternity," ; The witnesses hoV being ex- amine support Garfield's contention that he did not promise immunity.-' ' v jV -... C THRIR MRTHODS ' '. It is ondaratood that ibey government is ;to introduce witnesses to 'prove that the packers induced corapettfors to retire for , at least fifteen years upon receiving a percentage of the profits 'of the firms re maining. - It NEW SPRING ARRIVALS That compel admiration both for. their beauty aUd 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 thaa extend you an invitation to call, nay, urge you to come in and see them. . . ;v r. 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, aid a full line of silk belts in white . . and colors 50C to $1.25 1 New Silk Schiffon Neck Ruffling, yd 25c. Black ruffled mane in nns quality mercenzea sateen witn V!U inch ac cordian pleated flounce, edged with two Sin ruffles strapped, choice while tkep last - jq See Window Allover baby Irish Lace Insertion to match. The newest and most wanted lace yard 40c to $3.00 . . AMERICAN LADY CORSETS t!i.nW ,ahionbl1 "od1- mads with a patent belt arrangement at the j 7 uiiuiMnaoie. uniiKe ouier reits or the Kind, it does uiuuubiiiH iHum uuv !!. 111 usvioping a curvea waist line. Made with bones bones that will not rust. - n NEW IDEA PATTERNS 10 CENTS. Best 10c pattern made LAND OFFICE ABOLISHED (Scrlpps News Association) Sidney. Neb.. Feb. 28 The Unitsd States Land Office in this city was abol ished today and the work of the office will henceforth be handled by the land office at North Platte. Neb. At one time the local office did considerable business, but during the last five or ten years the amount of business transacted here showed a steady decrease, which finally induced the government to discontinue the Office. . - v : I REPORT EMPRESS DEAD (Scrlppe News Association) ' London, Feb. 28 A Hong Kong dis patch says the dowager empress of China is dead.' It is believed here that it is merely an exaggerated report of the trouble which has taken place at the palace.- GRAIN MARKE1S 1 (Scrip ps News Association) Chicago, Feb. 28 Wheat opened at 81,'; closed 816; corn opened at 43 . closed 43 oats opened 30- closed 30. 10 Kill (Scrlpps News Association) San Francisco Feb. 28. "We " would as leave kill the President of the United States or the king of Italy as to drink" a glass of wine" was the statement of Tordile Bendetto," the self confessed anarchist, who . is u der fund. Im migration Inspector Crawford and Schulze leave Jtonight for rVashingtoi to appear before the board of immigraton. I In 189? BendetU. . incensed bv the I people of Santa Rosa, started a fire j wnien aesiroyea a large business section of the city, for which he served a term of six years. Recently he made a canvas on Sonoma county threatening the lives of the citizens. He carried a razor, and revolver and remarked that he would have the life of the President. He was arrested and put in jail at Petal u ma and the federal authorities then took up the case. WANTED PRESIDEHT New Turnover Collars 25 doz just received by express from one of the best 1 Ladies' Neckwear houyes in America. They represent the best and most wanted stylee in beautifully embroid ered and Cluny and Irish point lace 5g q 50C EXTAORDINBRY $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 ruffllee, 4in wide, and 4in . mn. dust ruffle l.50 display on special value. This 0PPOWIIO1 RATE II OPENS Senator Foraker Declares me Hen Bill Unconstiiionai ana -.a-iltwill'issi istci.tte' Test 1 ' (Scrlppe News Association) Washington, Feb. 28. The artillery of opposition to railroad rate legislation, opened this afternoon in the senate, with Senator Foraker behind the guns. In speech in which he argued against the policy of the government in general, and against the Hepburn bill : in particular, which he held to be unconstitutional, im practical, and predicts its' speedy death in the supreme court should it become a law in its present shape. He admits that there are evils to be remedied, but this would be accomplished by amending th Elkin's law, so as to make its provisions cover excessive rates, by making it ap-i plicable to every kind of rebates against discriminations. He said that hi would offer the amendment i v- ' He said that "it is not easy or agree able to differ with the President but the e WASHINGTON DOG SHOW (Scrlppe News Association) Washington, D. C, Feb. S8 The annual dog show under the atlspioes of the District of Columbia Kennel Club, opens here today and will clots' on the evening of March 5. The show is field under the American Kennel Club rules and hundreds of the best dogs of the country are displayed by their owners. who are scattered throughout the country, GALLANT RESCUE (Scrlpps News Association) Cape Henry, Va, Feb. 28. Captain Meredith Partridge of the towboat Jack, today in the face of almost certain des truction, rescued the schooner Grant which was thrown on the rocks in ths heavy etcrm which occured last night The life savers repeatedly failed to throw the line over the vessel. sateen aprons, special 25c week $1.50. , New Percale Wrappers in Black Garnets. Grays and Indigo Blues $100 to $1.25 waist line. This belt renders the not rob the corset of its . shape rut,t no $1.00 to $2.00 NEW HAND BAGS and PURSES T" " ' L bii is unconstitutional, because it com bines the executive legislation with the judicial powers of the Interstate Com merce Commission, and because of its failure to provide, for the proper court review of the commission's findings." i , V TO INCREASE SALARY Washington, Feb. 28 Senator Gal linger of New Hampshire today intro duced bill into the House fixing -the salary of the President at $75,000. 't '- REDUOED THE TARIFF The President today issued a procla stion under authority of the Dingley Urfcff act in view of. the recent action ultt.i by Germany by reducing the Amer ica tariff upon certain German products. The: reduction affects still wines, undistil led spirits, paintings, drawings, pastels and crude tartar. IT MAY BE SUMS (Scrlpps News Aseoolatlon) ! Caldwell, Feb. 28-A man who is be Tieved to be SimpUInTone oHhS suspects as an accomplices In the Steunenburg murder, was taking part in game of cards at Two Rivers, Washington. Sat urday night. - He claimed to be working on Chute's farm near by. He had a fresh scar on his forehead. A fellow named Russell suspected his identity and re marked that there were soma detectives in town, and the fellow immediately quit the game and has not seen seen since. . Boise, Idaho, Feb. 28. Sicrelary Thompson of the C jlorado Mine Ow ners Association is here with a requisition for St. John, the president of the Burke union. If the grand jury fails to indict him for the murder of ex-Governor Stuanenburg, 1 nompsonwill take him to Colorado, to be tried for the murder of Superintendent ooinns, or the -Smuggler Union mine at Telluride.. Attorney Miller had an inter view with his former client Orchard this morning, as a result of Judge Snith di recting the warden to permit -Miller to have a private consultation with Orchard. Miller refused to state the result of their interview. If Orchard has confessed he I win prooaoiy tell the same story to his lawyer thus assisting the federation attorneys to make their defence, for the grand jury begins taking testimony. UNSUCOSSfUL ATTEMPT (Scrlpps News Aasoclation) - Boise City. Feb. 28 An attempt was made last night to liberate the prisoners in the Caldwell jail, in which Tex Clark, who is charged with murder, and eight others were confined. When discovered at daylight a hole had been cut in the roof large enough for a man to crawl through, from the outside. After their attention had been called to what was going on. the guards fired several shots at the liberators without effect. ATTENTION L 0. 0. 17 Members of La Grande Lodge No 1 8 I. O. 0. F. are requested to meet at the residence of brother Sylvester Keltz, to attend in a body the funeral of Mrs. Pearl H. Keltz. at 2 o'clock p. m. H. E. Coolidoe, N. G. . 70AL HERE HOW The Qrande Ronde Coal Co. has just received three cars of coal and all orders booked will receive prompt attention. We have made arrangement whereby we will handle all coal anjj plenty of it the rest of the season. O. R C. C. Lewis Bros. ATTENTION M B. A. All members of the Modern Brother hood of America, will meet at the home of Sylvester Keltz, tomorrow at , two o'clock fos the purpose of attending the funeral of our late sister, Mrs. Pearl H. Keltz. W. A. Moss. Pres. M. B. A . i HOSEY-BRIGCS FIGHT (Herlpps News Association) v Albany, N. V, Feb. 28 Willie Hosey. of this city and Jimmy Briggs, of Boston, will fight a twenty round contest here to night at 1SS pounds. Hector McGuinness, of Boston, will be the referee. ; GOVERNMENT WlfASSlST (Scrlppe News Association) Pekin Feb. 28 The government his - ....v aw.wuui w. irfuicnang to punish all of the participants in the mas sacre, declaring his willingness to make any reasonable reparation that may be demanded. On account of the illness of Jnrioa Eakin, " Judge Samuel White of Baker City, is holding court today. Several cases of minor importance were dismted of this morning. The main case of the week will be that of the state of Oregon vs. Rufus Gaskill. The charges are larceny from a drusr etore. The char. are specific and the complaint alleges that Gaskill took certain articles, namely. a camera or two, drug scales and certain bottles, all . from the Red Cross Drue store. F. S. Ivanhoe and C. Cochran are the attorneys for the defense, and Craw ford St C'3 v r ! for th3 s'.ato I TPs t jr.oo4 ;.h attorney for the de'e .a jr.oved tint the Ind.ament be imshvj on the grounds that as the grand jury was h session while the de fendant was being tiied on a similar cliarga. and as the prosecuting attorney cm no br.ng the matter before it. he had lost the right to' bring in an indictment t lis lata day. The court overrubd the n.OtiO;!.' ' '. ' . , .-..' ., ,; ,; A gret deal of trouble is being en .oun'9rd in secu a jury for th s esse. At two o'dx the r .aulir Dnel ia bean e.ch.'.iistoi anrl two special vnii oi were required to secure twelve tried and true jurymen. The jury is as follows; J. M. McCall. George Alexander, N. E. Van Scoyt, W. E, Hinckley, Jamee Mo Coy, George Chadwick, Frank Hempe. Daxter Eaton, William Graham, W. T. Stein. August Hug and J. A. Hudson., ' -T--: ' L'AGE SECOND (ASKIIL IRI PAPER PIMK, GREEN, WHITE AND YELLOW : 10 YARD PACKAGES, Regular price, I0cj pr ; Now - - V : WIRE PICTURE RACKS. 13x21 in -regular price 15c THIS WEEK IOC I Largest size, 18x28 In, regular price 25c ' THIS WEEK 15c I ! NEWLIN DRUG .COMPANY La Grande, liilfl TifhrviTri. LMlirD (Scrlppe News Aasoclation) Springfield Ohio, Feb. 28. Except for -th soldiers on guard there r no signs this morning of .last nights riot. .To . Iroop are being held at Cqlumbus and , Dayton to be rushed in if the troubles are renewed tonight. Th extent of the negro territory burned is less than half a block. No lives were lost and the few that we injured are all right this morning. The reports of this morning tel ing of the hopeful attitude are dispelled by those ," of this afternoon saying that Mayor Todd asked the adjutant general this afternoon to send four more companies of troops and has Issued a proclamation asking cit zens to remain indoors to avoid trouble with the negroes. , MET CHINESE COMMISSIONERS (Scrlpps Newe Association) J Seattle, Feb. , 28 The steamship Dakota bearing the Chinese commission ers was docked at noon today. Com mittees from San Francisco, Portland and Seattle met the envoye at Port Town send at seven this morning and had breakfast aboard the Oakota. 'Amid a cheering crowd on the wharf th party boarded a' special train to this city and drove to the hotel Washington for dinner. A reception was held at two o'clock fol lowed by a drive over th city. A ban quets will be held at the same hotel tonight. Prince Tsen, Shang Chi Hong and U Shent are in good health and ex pressed pleasure on arriving. They re fuse to discuss conditions at horri. ' . ARMED POLICE DISTURBING ELEMENT - (Scrlppe News Association) Warsaw, Feb. 28 Th government ordered the organization mounted police to be armed with rifles, account for th -frequency of political murder. At o sonic a police sargent assassinated two officers and wounded another.' - MONET f OR JAPANESE 1 ; . (Scrlpps News Association) t i Washington, Feb. 28. The Red Cross Society cabled $25,000 for th famine . stricken Japanese. I ' ....! : , r- v , ;j SHELF. : i A v .' m r : J Package: ... : .: i ! .' . . Z - " - - 2 ? s 4 Oregon. ! IT 8 t r I ; .1 v.