TODAY'S NEWS TODAY VOLUME V LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON," WEDNESDAY,, APRIL 4. 1906. NUMBER U'nithnr Fair tonight Tomorrow warmer. Tomorrow warmer. 126 i se- 5' MKUHD It SETTLED (8crtpps News Association) Oakland. Cal.. April 4 At three o'clock this morning uie Ci inu' 'Jr.';;" sr.?.' mously adopted the agreement reached yesterday between the leaden of the union and the Traction company. thu avoiding the threatened strike. It was only a partial victory for the carmen. The main point gained was- the reeogni ' tion of the union and the granting of a hearing for discharged employees. To gether with miner cone ssiov, the demand for an increase in wages was not granted. The present scale is to remain in force until January 1907. San Francisco, April U Not only are the employees of the Oakland Traction Consolidated Company satisfied in every detail with the written detail of ne agreement with the corporation but now there is a fair understanding which is mutual, of the werking conditions be tween all interested. D. Mahon, presi dent of the International street car em ployees, in an interview this morning said. "The union won a decided .victory, practi cally the union is fully recognized by the Oakland Traction corporation. TO STUDY LOWEST HUMAN TYPES (Scrlpp News Association New Yprk, April 4. Dr. Nicholas Senn. of Chicago, sailed today for a four months tour through Africa for the purpose, of making a study of the lowest typee of humanity to be found in the ' equatorial regions of the dark continent J He will first eo to libson, Portugal, to attend . the annual session of the Medical Congress. From there he will wroij the Mediterra nean to Afr.ca and travel by ciravanand rail from nortaern Africa to the South end. 'He expects to arrive at Cape Town after a journey of four months. ' "HOUSEWIVES" fOR THE SOLDIERS NO SETTLEMENT YET - (Scrlpps News Association) . ' Oakland. Cal.. April 5. Labor leaders have left the conference to discuss with the committee, the company's ultimatum, the nature of which, while unannounced, is believed to be unfavorable to the car men's union. 'f WANTS AN ACCOUNTS i (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, April 4 United States Sd lator Heyburn, of Idaho today offered a resolution calling upon the secretary of agriculture to report all money collected fro.n the grazing privileges from the sale of timberland ect. under the forest reserve act tcrlppe r-'u'S Association) ' Wmhinrton. D. C. April 4. The sub sistance officer in, the Army Building in Whitehall street, has .been instructed by Commissary General Sharps to get up .what is. known as a "housewife". This is one of the ideas adopted from, the Japanese, who equipped their soldiers with these little packages,., . containing useful articles which men are likely to need when they are away from home. In the soldiers new kit which the Gederal Staff of our army recommenced for ad option there is provided a "housewife" to contain some buttons, thread, pins, and if practicable a pair of small scissors. The work of getting up this new article. which will be given to each of the sixty thousand soldiers of the army, will de volve on the subsistence department, and for the present the army commissary In Nsw York will have the work or prepar ing samples, if he can find nothing in the department stores to answer the purpose Of course, the article must be a model of condensation, so there may baa minimum of weight combined with an ecpnomy of space. The "housewife" will have to te carried by the soldier, and it is desirous that the burden of the trooper shall be ncreasei as little as possible. ROY MILLER WINS Salem Ore. April 4. The Supreme Court handed down a decision in the cases I of the State of Oregon, respondent vs. Roy H. Miller, appellant, on appeal from Baker .County, Samuel White. Judge, verdict of lower court reversed and case remanded with direction ' to take such proceeding as may be necessary to carry out hi mandate of the Supreme Court. Opinion by justice Moore. . "' This case is a noted one. Roy Miller was arrested on a criminal -Charge for issuing a worthless check in payment for the business of the Bank of Sumpter whiclj he purchased from A. P. - Goss Miller was tried and convicted on the charge of issuing a fraudulent check because he had no money in the First National Bank with which to pay the check for $15,000 which ha gave Uoss in payment for the bank purchased. The coud holds that as Goss knew Miller did not have the money to pay the check Miller Was not guilty of fraud. This decision acquits Miller and sets him free. JRS ENTOMBED TWENTY DAYS (Brrtppa News Anaoclntlon) Lens, France April 4 In the mine from which thirteen miners were taken out alive on Friday after being buried for twenty days, this morning "ten others were found alive in pit No, 4, .They were quickly brought to, the surface, and at tempts to resuscitate them are now in progress. It is believed that several will raUy. " ', - ' . One -more survivor of the Courrieres mine disaster was taken from the ruins this morning. He is barely alive and could just manage to walk. The man, whose name is Berthou, says the rest of the party died one by one after having eaten the corpses of two apprentice boys found in the mine. TWO ROYAL DEATHS (Scrlpps News Association) Berlin, April 4. Prince William, of Scnaumburg Lipp, a principality of Ger many, died this morning vand one-half hour later his daughter-in-law the Prin cess Louise died. BANK PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED (Scrlpps New Association) Eufaula, I. T, April 4 J. Burnett, president of the First National bank of this city, was shot dead while standing on the back porch of his residence. He had often expressed a fear of being assassinated by a bitter personal enemy.. , SCOTTY'S TRIAL ' (Scrlpps News Association) San Francisco, April, 4. Walter Scott, the Death Valley miner and actor, who is charged with assault with intent to mur der, by the authorities of San Bernardino county, appeared before Judge Dunne this morning and petitioned for a release on a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Dunne re tained Scotty under five hundred dollar bonds. Scotty promptly furnished the bands and pro.nised to appear at San Bernardino next Saturday and answer to the charge. Shortly after he finished his session with the Judge, Scottie and his pjrtyTef t on a special train for Fresno whsrethey will show this evening. , DOWIE SENDS WARNING (Scrlpps News Association) Chicago, April 4 Dowie this afternoon sent another telegram warning Granger that criminal proceedings would follow any attempt on his part to preform the functions of his newly acquired office. Granger is the man whom Dowie appoint ed to conduct his affairs during his detention from the performance of his proftic duties. Dowie is now seeking legal advice regarding his future pro ceedings. PAOfirsWADNTiivES , (Scrlpps News Association) ' San Diego, April 4. The Pacific squad ron with Admiral Goodrich in command, arrived here this afternoon from Magda- lena bay. . MMY MINK WORKING (Scrlpps News Association) Pittsburg April 4 Robbins announces that forty three mines are working, with onlyeIeven idle and they will probably resume operations tomorrow. The in dications are that the independent opera tors will soon conclude terms. Tf.e local situation is greatly relieved. ' TOO MUCH POWER ' (Scrlpps News Association! Washington, April 4. Senator Hep burn today objected to giving unanimous consent to the Federal Charter of nat ional Cer man alliance, declaring, he be lieves it is unwise for congress to charter such bodies. ' . ' " DATE OE TRIAL SET (Scrlpps News Association) Stockton, April 4District Attorney Norton plans to have the trial of Emma LeDoux, for the murder of Albert McVicar to begin about the middle of May. The defendant will be brought into court to plead to the indictment on April 1 6. Sheriff Sibjey stated this morning that he had allowed McVicar s brother and uncle to interview Mrs. LeDoux in jail in regard to a patent for. an invention about which McVicar had written them, but they had heard nothing since They believed it to be valuable and wished to get information from the woman regard- it. Nothing was said about the murder case. No others have been allowed to see the woman. The officers are tracing Mrs. LeDoux' movsments from the time the body was placed in the trunk' until it appeared at the depot It was found she was in a millinery store from 1 1 :S0 to 12:30 that day and bought a hat She also bought a bill of goods at the Wonder store. The prosecution is still seekins to-tliscover a motive for the murder. ' LITTLE OIANCl EOR PROMOTION v. (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, D. C. April 4 The pro motion of fifteen civil engineers from the rank of lieutenant, junior grade, to that of lieutenant comes as a surprise to the members of that corps, but it has not, by any meuns, represented the wishes of those who . desire that the rank of the civil engineers shall be changed W order to make the branch more attractive to civilian candidates. A proposition was recently mads in favor of having the rink so fixed as to make additional numbers in the higher grades. Under the law this can be. done by the President by. an executive order. Tne recommendations made by representatives of the civil engineers were not adopted; instead the President decided to confine the change to the rank of lieutenent and lieutenant. junior grade, so as to have proiuuuou. with the line officers with whom they take precedence, as is the case " with officers of the other staff corps of the navy. This has the immediate effect of promoting fifteen junior civil engineers, but it is not considered as affording the relief which the evil engineers, have been holding out as their just due. SUES THE 1 FOR REfORM LAWS IN OHIO Columbus, O. April 4 The Ohio Gen eral Assembly, which will adjourn today has, backed by the reform sentiment that swept away party lines in the election, enacted many reform measures. Among those are the laws providing for i-cent passenger fares, creating a state railroad commission and providing for the regula tion of freight rates, wiping out the fee system for the paymegtof county officers and pu ting them upon a salary basis. abolishing prison contract labor, and re pealing the inheritance tax law. The saloon tax has been increased from $650 to $1000, local municipal option by petion instead of election and a search and seizure law to aid the enforcement o the local option laws. ' . Another important measure prohibits the poitinj of indecent or offensive pic tures on bill boards or the exhibition of such pictures in any manner. Offensive phonograpn records also come under the ban. (Scrlpps News Association) Halifax, N. S., April 4. The case of O. M. Olmsteady versus The King was taken up for hearing before the Exche quer Court this morning, Judge Burbridge -iHmr The plaintiff is from .New . York and is suing the Dominion' Oovern- ment for damages for injuries, etc,, re-' ceived in the Milford wreck of the Inter colonial railway in 1 904. He was one of the passengers on the train leaving Hall fax on the morning that the railway dis aster occurred.' He claims that ha was slightly injured, that he lost a diamond ; valued at between $400 and $600, and other personal property. He also claims $2000 damages for loss of time.' The case is a test case, as several other pass engeis, who were on the same train, have filed claims for damages, and whether they will be triad or not depends on the outcome of the present suit. ' r WRECKAGE SIGHTED ; (Scrlpps News Association) ' San Francisco Apil 4 What appears to be evidence of the overdue steamer Centennial was sighted at sea by the Steamer Pennsylvania which arrived here this afternoon from Philadelphia Ten days ago the Phnnsylvania cam upon a spar partly submerged and also several peices of deck planking. The Centennial has now been out over forty days and is ong ovardue. She has been reinsured at fifty per cent. 4 NEW LADIES' BELTS In silver and gold Galoon, Fancy leather effects, and a large assort ment of white belts in Eylet embroid ery and plain effects. 25c to $1.25 NEW HAND BAGS ' NEW TURN OVER COLLARS Just received by expres in embroid ered linens, heavy lace, embroidered silk and many others in the most pop ular effects. 15c to 50c With white and all other desirable colors, leather and canvass, in fact all the new offerings. 25c to S4.00 MORE NEW LADIES' SUITS AND COATS Reached us Saturday. Every new shipment brings some thing entirely new in style and makeup. There never has been a season of so many and varied styles. Styles to suit every individual taste and figure' Our assortment now represents all the good and wanted styles and the prices will prove an agreeable surprise to you, Visit this department now. ,' Suits $9 up Coats and Jackets S5 up Another Shipment of New Wash Goods This represents a Choice lot of new goods that have made their appearance since the regular spring stocks were bought Priced, yd 5C Up Real German Damask Direct ' from German mills, without starch or filling, positively the best damask made, for service the yd $1.00 TARGET SHOOTING (Scrlpps News Association) Pensacola, April 4 The battleship Texas came in today reporting the result I of the target practice. They made twelve record hits in fifteen shots at the rate of ten shots in 45 seconds with ten inch guns. INSURANCE BILL PASSED (Scrlpps News Association) . Albany, N. Y. April 4 -The third Insurance bill defining and penalizing per jury cf officers and directors of stock corporations who make false reports, was passed this afternoon by the assembly, Three other bills prohibiting rebates, false entries and to regulate the acquisi tion or real property held by lite insur ance companies were passed. . DIAMOND ROBBERY ". (Scrlpps News Association).. New York April 4 Wilsjn Mlxnsr who married Mrs. Yarkes notified' the police that they were robbed of $74500 ..worth of diamonds and other jewelry from the hotel Seymour. Their trunk , was rifled while they were out walking, .' ; ' GRAIN MARKETS - iScrlpps News Association) Chicago, April 4. Wheat opened at 11, closed 78,; corn opened at 44, closed at 45; oats opened at $ I, closed at 31 V. . - i New Ladies' Ready-to-wear Hats Coming in every Week Hats that Please at Pleasing Prices j NEW MEN'S SUITS of the famous Klrschbaum make Just placed on our stock counters. Suits in all this sea son's best colorings and patterns; in double and single breasted suits. A Kirchbaum guaranteeo suit means perfection in clothing. $10 to $20 NEW DRESS SHIRTS ' in endless variety Coat shirts, shirts with attached cuffs, shirts with do uched cuffs, and shirts without cults, in any color your fancy may dictate. The largest assortment of dress shirts ever shown in La Grande. 50c to $2.00 Farmers Phone No. 27 City Phone Black 1301 BANKER SUSPENDED , (Scrlpps Tws Association) ' . St. Petersburg, April 4 Heinrich Black, a banker, was found dead at his home this morning, whsre he had hanged himself. AGED JURIST DIES (Scrlpps News Association) Stockton, Cal., April 4 J. B. Hall, who was district judge of California in the gold excitement days, died this morning. jHj was a contemporary with Judge Terry and other noted attorneys. WOOL GROWERS HOLD ' Pendleton April 6. "There is practi cally no wool being contracted for this season, and there is no prospect for any sales until after shearing," said Charles H. .Green, the veteran woolbuyer the morning. Mr. Green arrived this morning from Portland, and while away was also at Baker City. Elgin and other wool marts in eastern Oregon. He says the growers are holding -for such prices that the buy ers will not contract, as they must have a margin to go on when they bargain for wool before shearing. Between 20 . and 25 cents it wanted by the growers trib utary to the main wool markets, while those Hss favorably located are insisting on 20 cents. Thusfar there has been 600.000 pounds of wool contracted for in Oregon, and a like amount in Washington. This is insignificant compared with what has been sold at this date last yea. At that time Mr. Green himself had contracted for 6.000,000 pounds. However,. shearing will soon commence in this county and during May will start in Wallowa and Baker counties. Shear ing in Gilliam and the other counUes o that section will commence shortly after j Satisfactory Tackle for Critical Angl crs We are always glad to have experienced fish ermen come in and look over .our stock of fish ing tackle, for they appreciate the up-to-date character of the assortment We have some things here now that you will want to take with you on your next fishing trip. . Good time now to "stock up" your kit with anything lack ing: Lines, spoon hooks, artificial bait, flies, hooks, etc., If you need a new , rod, reel or, anything of that kind we have them, ' too. Prices right on all you may be sure. NEW LIN DRUG COMPANY La Grande, Oregon. ' ' " i M, . i J it doe in Umatilla. '