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VOLUME V
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. 1906.
NUMBER 128
TODAY'S NEWS TODAY
FRIENDS
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10 DOWiE
(Scrlpra Vw Association)
Chicago. April 6-Answering to Dowie's
nonin' r i irim o Yin rnir ni i o mm.
ing back to fiht for his rights, his friends
' c!d and new are rallying to the support of
the excommunicated "First Apostle", .and j
are willing to spend time and money to
aid in restoring him to hi own. Legal
advisors are hurrying to the southwest to
meet Dowie and to advise him as to the
.vill neciirA an tniLinetinn restraining
Voliva from interfering with the DroDer-
ties.
Mrs. Dowie before a meeting of the
Zion women today, declared she would
i not deert apostle Dowie. She admitted
he had done wrong but it was not done
intentionly or willfully, but was instigated I
by "Unclean Spirits'" She asked that
the women would pray that the "Devils
might ba cast out of n:s hear;", and that
the women be courageous and not collapse
or be of little use to Zion.
. . A Drivate teletrram from Dowie an-
-pO"oynces his return to Zion will take placs
i iYlonaay mgnt in me roie or moses ana
will perform a miracle to prove his
BUinoniy ana premises iu uring jiu,
000,000 in gold.
; uowie s announgummu ia ai.bumpameu
by dire threats of calamity to fall upor
his detractors. Volivas' followers are at
.prayer atyi have vowed to stand by their
new leader and will prevent by force if
' necessary Dowie's entry into Zion 'City.
INURNATIGNAl BOWUIK TOURNMJNT
(Sclipi'S News Association)
Montreal. Que. April 6 The interna
tional bowling tournament under the
auspices of the Montreal A. A. A. will
begin here this evening. The rules
governing the tourney are not those of
the Canadian Bowling Association, as the
games will be rolled on sixty foot allays.
Some of the best bowlers of the United
States and Canada are here to take part
in the tournament, which is open to all
American bowlers. A number cf valu
able prizes will be contested for.
REFUSE TO ARBITRATE
(Scrlppe News Association)
Philadelphia, Pa., April 6. It was ad-
iiiilleU ai. itie liaauquctl IMt Ul Ultt ftllUira-
citj operators this .norning that they will
absolutely rafms to lib nit any questions
at issue with the miners to arbitration. -
CHAMBER OF (OlfM
BUILDING OUnED BY HRE
THOUSANDS Of DOLLARS WORTH Of DAMAGE
FALLS FROM SEVENTH STORY.
X MAN
TAKE TO MITCHELL'S PROPOSAL
(Scrlppe News Association)
Indianapolis Ind. April 6 John H.
Winder, leader of tie Bitumnms itani
pat operators today telegriphel of Presi
dent Roosevelt and President Mitchell
that the bituminous operators in Ohio
proposed to settle the strike in bitum mus
districts in the same terms President
Mitchell had proposed to anthracite op
erators, namely by arbitration.
Winders associates say that M tonsil is
caught in his own trap and placed in
the same position before the public as he
placed the anthracite operators.
Mitchell replied to Winders . statement
by saying that Winder had no authority
to accept nor decline the suggestions of
tne executive board.
JUMPED
10
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DEATH
DINNER TO LEVI P. MORTON
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington, D. C. April 6. Vice
president and Mrs. Fairbanks will give a
dinner this evening in honor of Mr. Live
P. Morton. The dinner is expected to be
an exceptionally brilliant affair.
THE FIRE IS NOW UNDER CONTROL
FUNERAL THIS MORNING
Ipps News AHsoclatlon)
- Ndw York, Apr I 6 The funeral of the
late Paul Nocuquet. the sculptor and
auror-.aut who was lost after the baloon
ascenion, was held this morning from
the studio of a friend.
ROAD FOR
PORTLAND MURDERED
(Scrlpps Newt Association)
Portland, April 6 At one thirty this
afternoon fir was discovered in the
Chamber of Commerce building, and be
fore the flames could be brought unde -control
the seventh and eighth stories
were completely gutted. The Are de
partment did heroic work but for a time
it appeared as if the intira building would
burn. At three fifteen the firemen had
secured the upper hand and the great
building was reported safe. The lower
floors are badly damaged by smoke and
water, but the walls are Intack and can
be reconstructed, but the two upper
ones are completely wrecked. Homer
H. Halleck was killed dropping out of a
top story window. He was formerly
agent of the O.R.& N, at Baker City.
For a time it was thought that the fire
would spread to adjoining buildings, and
the operators in the Western Union tele
graph building were preparing to move.
The heat was almost unbearable, but
at three fifteen when it was announced
that the fire was under control, they
decided to remain. The financial loss is
not obtainable, neither is the cause of the
fire known at this time.
CONDITION SATISFACTORY
(Scrlppe News Association)
Berlin, April 6 Prince von Bulow,
German imperial chancellor, president of
the council of ministers and minister of
state, was overcome by a fainting attack
in the reichstag yesterday, was pronounc
ed by his physicians this morning as
progressing satisfactory. But political
cossips are already discussing as to who
will succeed him.
AT BAKER QTT
MAY BE
(Scrlpps News Association)
New York. April .Da phin Love, a
daughter of Dr. i. N. Love, of St, Louis
and one af the best known physicians tn
the country, very wealthy, jumped from a
hotel window this morning and died later
of her injuries, after a night of unconven
tional revelry with a male companion who '
was arrested for intoxication and' later
released. The girl through her Bohemian
ways forced the family to leave St. Louis.
Tha other members of the family are in
the best circles. Her father died aboard
steamer recently, . going to England,
Dalphins went on the stage and became
well known in Bohemian circles,'
AdA
(Scrlpps News Association)
Portland, April 6. Contracts were let
today for two sections of the Wallula
Pacific railroad. This road runs parallel
with Hill's new line down the north bank
of the Columbia to Portland. The con
tract was awarded to Giebisch & Joplin.
Work is to be commenced next week. It
is believed that the Columbia will be
briged at Troutdale.
The Blue Mountain Hotel is receiving a
new coat of paint.
TROUBLES SETTLED
(Scrlpps News Association)
Vienna, April 6 A settlement of the
quarrel between the Emperor and Hun
garian leaders was reached today.
(Observer Special)
Baker City. 'April 6 Andrew Jackson
s'lot and killed his brother-in-law, War-
ran Mathews, last night. It seems that
Andrew Jackson and his brother, Harry
Jackson, and their brother-in-law became
engaged in a quarrel over an irrigating
ditch, and Andrew drew a revolver and
attempted to shoot his brother, but the
AFTER PRISONER
(Scrlpps News Association)
New York. April 6 A detective leaves
tonight for San Francisco to bring back
Edwin Clark, who is held there for the
theft of collections taken while employed
in this city.
gun missed fire and he then turned and
shot Mathews. He was killed instantly.
Jackson mounted a horse and started to
the hills, where he was pursued by
officers. About eight o'clock he returned
to the city and gave himself up to the
sheriff.
The coronor's jury returned a verdict
stating that Mathews came to his dea'Ji
at the hands of Jackson.
NEW LADIES' BELTS I NEW TURN OVER COLLARS
In silver and gold Galoon, Fancy
leather effects, and a large assort
ment of whits belts in Eylet embroid
ery and plain effects.
25c to $1.25
Just received by expres in embroid
ered linens, heavy lace, embroidered
silk and many others in the most pop
ular effects.
I5c to 50c
NEW HAND BAGS
With white and all other desirable
colors, leather and canvass, in fact
all the new offerings.
25c
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MORE NEW
LADIES' SUITS AND COATS
Reached us Saturday. Every new shi(;ent brings some
thing entirely new in style and makeup. There never
has been a reason 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 $5 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
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MAT ACCEPT
(Scrlpps News Association)
New York, April 6., 5:30 p. m. It is
believed to be almost certain that the
operators will accept the miners' proposi
tion on arbitration. Mitchell's move has
placed the operators where they must ac
cept or be placed before the public as in
an unyielding mood. The operators real
ize that they need every bit of public sen
timent in their favor that they can get.
FRESNO FIRE
(Scrlpps News Association)
Fresno Cel., April 6 -The Oliver hotel
at Fowler, a frame structure was totally
destroyed by fire this morning. The
guests narrowly esciped. . The loss is
520.000.
(Scrlpps New Association)
Chicago, April, 6. It i rumored that
new indictments of tha individual packers
is to ba brought by the authorities. The
grand jury is to be summoned on May 15,
It is said that it will ba impossible for
the defendants to make the plea of im
munity impossible. The detectives have
been gathering the evidence ever since the
Garfield investigation.
' MORMON CONFERENCE ON
(Scrlpps Newe Association)
Salt Lake City, Utah, April 6. The
semi-annual conference of the Mormon
church opened today in the big tabernacle.
The largest attendance in years is present
especially from outside points. The main
interest of the conference centers about
the election of an apostle to fill the va
cancy of Merrill, deceased. Rumor ha it
that opposition will be brought forward
because it Is alleged that tha apostles
have taken wives since the manifesto.
The feature of the morning's session
was a ringing address by President Smith
on harmony and work accomplished. Ha
scored tha absent apostles whom ha
claims brought the Mormon church in
disrepute. These are taken to mean
Apostles Teasdale, Taylor and Cowley,
Ml nuogvu puiyyaiiiiBb aiiif hiv mani
festo, and they will be deposed when their
names are nrassnted.
I WHAT'S
j BETTER
ITHAN
IBOOKS
Nothing is more conductive to edu
cation and to the developement of
the better elements of human nat
ure than the reading of GOOD
ANOTHIR CONTINUANCE
(Scrlpps News Annotation)
tjnicago. prn o Jonn k. walsn was
granted another hearing this morning by
the federal commissioner, until the 16th,
it
W a.
New Ladies' Ready-to wear Hats Coming in every Week
Nats that Please at Pleasing Prices
NEW MEN'S SUITS
of the famous Kirschbaum make
f i Just placed on our
C?A,T son's bev. colorings
''' b'easted suits. A K
f , " perfection in clothing.
,tvr
stock counters. Suits in. all this sea-
and patterns; in doub'e and single
rchbaum guaranteed suit means
$10 to $20
NEW DRESS SHIRTS
in endless variety ' .
Coat shirts, shirts with attached cuffs, shirts with de
tached cuffs, and shirts without cuffs., 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
Sim eJtom
City Phone Black 1301
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We have the cream of the book
world. Any book you wish we
have or will get for you. In some
X instances we can afford you a sub
stantial saving on the cost. In all instances the
will be as low as can be had. Here are some of
late ones. Yolanda, byMajor; Nedra, by McGutcheon;
The Garden of Allah, by Hickens; Reptiles; Outside the
Law; The Man of The Hour; House of 1000 Candles. I
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price
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HEPPHER
(Scrlpps News Association)
Heppner, Or., April "16 The mysteri
ous attempt at wholesale poisoning, which
resulted in the serious, illness of several
persons, through the placing of oxalic
acid in the coffee, served in the boarding
house conducted by Miss Mary Behrns
has caused great excitment. J. H. Bode,
the step father of Miss Behrns was
arrested in a fit of rage yesterday when
he went to her house and smashed a lot
of dishes and several pieces of furniture.
Tha evidence that poison was placed in
the coffee is only circumstantial.
A full line of the
celebrated Butterick
patterns just arrived
and ready' for your
inspection.
Ladies don't forget
THE DELINEATOR II
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NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY
La Grande, Oregon.
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