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V'S NEWS TODAY Fair tonight Tomorrow warmer. i STEEL BUlLDinaS L0.0.f. ........ ' . i i i . . I !Z n . VOLUME V , LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 25 1906 . . . .. ; ' NUMBER 142 " I : i BOURNE Lira NEGRO 9 (Scrlpps Newt Association) Oakwood, Texas, April 20 A furious piob overpowered the sheriff here this morning wiiii 'm WM i."ir, C negro seventeen year of age. The negro had made an unsuccessful attack on a woman, and the sheriff was notified to take him into custody. However the fact became known and a mob quickly assem bled, overpowered the officer and hanged the negro. As soon as hie body wae winging it was made a target and the rabble began to riddle the body with t SPARTENBUM MUSICAL f EST1VAL (Scrlppe News Association) .' Spartanburg. S. C. April 25 Tie twelfth annual music festival of the South Atlantic States will open here this even ing with a grand concert under the aus pices of the Coverse College Choral So ciety. In all there will b three' evening and two afternoon concerts. The New York Symphony Orchreeta has been an gaged, also a number of fine soloists. jlA8AMA FEDERATION OF LABOR (Scrlpps Newe Association) ' : ' ' f Birmingham, Ala., April 25 The an nual convention of the Alabama State ' Federation of Labor opens a two days' a session at the Trades Council Hall this ' afternoon. The attendance is unusually : large and every district in the state is well repreented. Many matters of im j portance will come up for consideration, : among them measures to be submitted to ; the State Legislature at the next session. , 'Sljhe anti-Boycott law and the miners' I trike in this State will also be thoroughly S uscujsed. 1 1 Dainty Materials for Grad uating Dresses in silk Mull, mercerized Mull, Persian seline, Silk Chiffon, dainty Organdie, Prices from We are agents for NEW LADIES' SUITS Distinct styles, exclusive patterns and a thoroughly representative line of this sea son's best in all the popular shades of gray, in black, new shades of red, green, blue, and all other wanted shades, made up in Eton, Poney Jacket, Box Back and the man nish cut jackets. Priced ' $9.50 10 $2150 MOII mm j The big four-cornered track and field meet that was to have been held at Union this spiing his been tabooed. At any rate as far as Union is concerned. The ;Ui:r. '.; teachers and schoo board o' Union hive expressed a desirs that all funds ' that would have gone tj encourage and promote athletics, shall be used to purchase foods and provision? for the sufferers ' at San Franc'sco. Because of this most generous bump in Union hsarta, there will be no mss this year at Union nor will there be a foqr cornered . meet anywhere. The ' loo track team has besn working hard that It might carry off honors there this spring and judging from reports coming from the other teams that participate in these meets, they are doing the sami thing. The local maiagsmsnt has not re covers:! from the shock sufficiently tp have sny idea as to what. will b do is in the wy of arranging - another triangular meet at one of the three places. but it is to be hap J that a' mast will be arranged either in La Graoda or one of the other cities. The end of thi school year is not far away and whatever is done must be don soon. , , !" BLLSS0BB WEDDING (Scrlpps News Association) . Washington, D. C. April 26 The wed ding of Mr. Cornelius Bliss. Jr. of New York, and Miss Zaidee Cobb, of Washing ton, D. C. will take place here this after noon. Miss Cobb's sister, Miss Elsie Cobb, will be Maid of Honor and the only attendant of the bride. Mr. Bliss best man will be Albert Q. Milbank and the usher selected are Scott McLanaham Hugh Auchinolos. Reginald Hulderkoper, of Washington, Murray Cobb, a brother of the bride, R. B. Bowden, of Fall River Miss, ': A Listing of Extra Ordinary Values in New f Suits For the Boys' suits in double breasted, eingle breasted, Norfolk and Buster Brown styles in larger assortment than ever. The items listed below will give you an idea of the range of prices A visit to ths department will be necessary in order to get any adequate idea of the wide range of patterns, the perfect workmanship and the thorough worth of our boys' clothes PRICES $115, $1,50, $2.00, $2.50, $310, $150, $410, $4.50, $510 $61 Don't Buy Your Shirts Until You Inspect Our Line Wo have just received another large shipment -t men's and boys' shirts and without boasting we have the largest assortment of shirts in Eastern Oregon. 25c to $4.00 Lawn, Silk Mous- etc. 25c up Kneipp Linen Mesh men and women 10 RISE 001 Of RUINS Efforts Will Je Mac to Rebuild San frincisco so as to Make it tae finest (ity in tlie World (m-innn News Association) , San Francisco. ' April 2b Before w ashes have cooled, men are at work building greater than ever, the ruins of the old city. It was announced this morning that capitalist lawyers will erect twelve story steel structure on Powell street and also rebuild where the Hotel Rex stood, a ten story steel structure. The Pacific officials state that seven hun dred and. eighty-nine train loads of refugee were sent out between Wednes day and Sunday, carrying out a total of 226,000 persons. This exodus is now over and after Thursday no more free transportations will be given without special orders from army headquarters. Efforts are being made to keep all the ible bodied men here. W. J. Bamett of -.he Western Pacifio says that plans ars , leing formulated for rebuilding San Francisco to maks it the most beautiful city in the country. He says the funds wilt be forthcoming when they are needed, All vaults in ths city banks have been examined and found to be in good condi tion, if they are left uropened for two or three weeks, owing to the intense heat There ie a serious friction between the militia and the police, and it hae called a strong demand for the withdrawal of the state troops tomorrow. Militia men have arrested policemen and in some instances have compelled them to work on the streets. Chief of police Dinan has sent a sharp warning to the militia to stop this friction. CHINESE EMPRESS GIVES MONEY New York, April 25 The Empress of China has sent fifty thousand dollars to Boys Underwear fcr San Francisco and will send twenty tnousana mui.' . MINES DAMAGED ' Santa Rosa, April 25 A cage In the great Eastern quick silver mine at Guer neville was struck by a gigantic boulder during the earthquake and its three oc cupants killed. SUMMER SCHOOLS ASSURED Santa Rosa, April 25 President Wheeler of the University of California has announced that the summer school will be held as usual and according to plans, from June 25 to August 1. MONEY TRANSFERRED Oakland April 26Three million dol lars have been transferred from the mint at San Francisco to the banks at Oak land to be available to the depositors that the immediate pressing needs may be re lieved. The Berkely banks have also re ceived a large amount, and the shipment of coin across the bay continues. FUSTON STILL IN COMMAND San Francisco, April 25 Although re ports have it that 'General Funston has been succeeded by General Greeny, he still In common, but General Greeny com mands one divisions. , SHOOTS THIEF Oakland April 25 An unknown man was shot and killed this morning whils dropping from a . second story windo w with loot Hs was seen by some marine guards and promptly shot. A hospital launch was made a target of while cros sing , the bay, a dozen shots being fired at it off Ferry landing last night. None of shots took effect although the launch was filled with injured on the way to the hospital. Ten looters' were caught red handed and imprisoned on board the flagship Chicago. '" MORE POLICE TROUBLE Oakland April 26 The unwarranted conduct of the spscial polio cams to a head this morning, when General Funston ordered them off the streets, and threatened them with punishment if they were found around again. In many cases the special police were arrested by the troops. Another organization is being formed and many are. joining, that is a citizens patrol, which guards against fire and watches the property. The Chicago detectives that were sent here were not needed and have returned home. At Fort Mason the refugees are getting accustomed to camp life, and under the instructions of the soldiers have learned how to keep the water out and be com fortable. As a rule they refuse to move into' vacant houses until such times as they . can find permanent homes. The matter of establishing a municipal rail way in abeyance to Rudolph Spreckles, who proposed to supply funds, was refused this morning. The managers of the Sharon estate have decided to replace the Palace hotel with a modern ten story structure. INSURANCE MEN TO DECIDE ' Oakland, April 25 Representatives of every insurance company that sustained losses in the fire, are to meet here Thursday morning to decide upon a course ot action and make official announcement of the policy to be pursued in making payment of losses. Acting on the ad vises of the ' Baltimore Insurance com panies, the bankers here have been noti fied not to open the vaults before thirty days. Business men are seeking location in Oakland for the present and some seem ed inclined to think that many leading concerns are going to locate permanently. This would give a tremendous impetus to business across the bay and would make Oakland a formidable business rival of San Francisco. DEATH LIST GROWS Oakland April 25 Twenty-seven deaths occured today. Seven are un identified one of whom was badly burned. The other twenty were from natural causes.' THE LEAD (Scrlpps News Association) Portland, April 25 As ths official count is being received from the counties of the state, the large majority in Mult nomah county received by H. M. Cake for S,atM Senator hu twin min.H out, and it is now conceded that Jonathan Bourne is elected by several hundred. BOURNE HEADQUARTERS ( At two o'clock this aftemocn county clerk received a' 'phone message from W. E. Burke, who is in chargsof Jonathan Bourne's headquarters, asking for ths official returns of Union county. When Informed of the result he replied, "This will give Mr. Bourne 600 plurality.", ; ! riot expechdITparis (Scrlpps News Association) " ' ' Parin, April 25 The military authori t'es here are preparing to suppress the thrsatened rioting on May 1st when the strikers ha d planned a great demonstra tion in ths streets. The eommandirg general, estimates that, there will, bt eighty thousand from abroad and twent thousand will be seeking trouble. How ever, he eays that there will be forty-five thousand troops at hand. : BORN CLEAVER In Red Oak, Iowa April 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Cleaver a on. REWARD-$500.00 for the arrest and conviction of the man who voted for me in the Island City Precinct. Signed James M. Murphy. NOTICE OF INVESTMENT I have four hnti.aa mnA lnf. ukl.L t will sell in a lot at a great sacrifice, for cash. I must have money. These houses are rented and In good location end brinir $35 per month rent. I will let the first ona to call have a bargain, as they must be sold at once. Fred Jacobs. ' APPRENTICES WANTED Inquire of Mrt. J. F. Forrest, the milliner, at once s l . - - ; . A HIDDEN MENACE TO HEALTH A large variety of the most common diseases will evtnt ually be stamped out by Improved sanitation. These are germ diseases. The difficulty of coping with them now Is the difficulty of realizing thit such germs are about us all the time, always ready to multiply and menace health whenver conditions are favorable. The way to guard against these dangers is to use RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS frequ c n t ly and thoroughly. Cellars, sinks, drain, closets, and all dark and damp places about the home or premises should be frequently disinfected, especially at this time of the year. We have materials suitable for every purpose and if desired can advise you what to use in any particular instance. j NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY La Grande, Oregon. I TOMORROW The final arrangements for the big festival tomorrow is about complete and: the following list of committees will have a vry interesting program which also' follows: ' " . PROGRAM, t . ' i.:S -... -V:;;:r.t'- ' m.ii . Grand Parade. ' ; 10:30. Public assembly at opera house. v , Opening. ,,., Selection Electric Concert Company Address of Welcome . '.Mayor Stoddard Response , a. E. Eaton. ':l ! . Music. Banquet at Elks' hall. 12 to 1 :30. 2 p. m. Assembly at opera house. J Instrumental Duet, Mardi Ores Quadrille Sohubtrt Misses McCall Recitation, Story of Topsy Banks :;', Miss Lillian McCall, ; Solo, Somewhere .Mre. Merton Kiddle Introductory Oration, H. E. Coolidge, N. G; uration of the Day. Claud Gatch, O. C. P. Recitation, 'Mining the Odd Fellers"..... ....Mrs. Maud Crandalt Instrumental Duet, II Trovatore I.Mrs. Lyle and Miss Gertrude Ralston Solo, Sslected Mrs. J. R. Forrest Solo, Selected Mr. Edwards Selection Electric Concert Company COMMITTEES OINIRAL. ARRAKOBMRNTS J.A.Arbuckl Grant Keys H. E. Coolidge RICBPTION W. J, Snodgrass Miss Maud Brasel C. J.Vanderpoel Miss Cora Harding ; I. R. Snook Miss Emma Clark Geo. Ball Mrs. Cora Fitzgerald A. C. Hunshigton Mrs. Rose McCormick E. B. McKiddy Miss Clara Stoll Press Lewis Mrs. S. R. Haworth PROORAH S. R. Haworth Mrs. Mary Fraker W. S. Wines Mrs. Maud Crandalt F, B. Currey Miss Ada Fowlsr , MROUIT ' Mrs. Ella Brasel 1 Mrs. Addle Grout Mrs. Emma Harding Mrs. Ella Wines G. E. Fowler D. E. Cox G. H. Powers D. Fitzgerald E. E. Scott Mrs. Mollis Buck W. J. Snodgrass, Toastmaster fESTlVA t