TODAY'S NEWS TODAY
VOLUME V
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY, JUNE 22. 1906.
NUMBER 188
in.
MISSOURI
HARD OH
REBATORS
(Scrlpps Newe Association)
Kansas City. Mo.. June 22 -Eighty-flvt
thousand dollars in fines and two
men send to jail it the - work of Judge
McPherson in the federal court this morn
ing. All the defendants have been con
victed of rebates practices. The Chic
ago Burlington and Quincy, the Cudahy
Dr In nr A."... rt--i.!- e .
" " ..- . Wia wun Mia
u.tt'ift Packing Co and the Morrison &
J SLotnpany were fined $15,000 each. Geo.
" f L. Thomas a freight broker wa fined
six thousand and sentenced to four months
in jail and his clerk L. B. Taggart was
fined four thousand and sentenced to
three months on a previous sentence.
The Court overruled the motion for a new
trial.
Judge McPherson. while delivering the
sentence reviewed each case in detail and
dwelt particularly upon the manner in
which the rebates had been paid in cur
rency, by messenger or in a plain envelope.
He said that the firms had not entered
: the transactions on the books and that all
. concerned are as guilty as the secretary
who performed the celiterate
ANTI-FOREIGN POLICY
(Scrlpps News Association)
Berlin, June 22 The Frankfurther
Zeitung states that the Chinese gover
nor intends to carry out an impo rtant
anti foreign measure upon the return of
the commission which has toured America
and it now in Europe. V.. .
CABINET DISCUSSES JEW QUESTI3N
(Scrlpps New Association)
Washington June 22 It is understood
. that the prose rutirn of the Russian Jews
ij;ssia was th- subject of much con
Vwition in the caVnt to-lay It is known
that the President fee's keenly for the
suF r'ng Jew? nl think something
should be done to am.l.!te tii con
ditbn
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. IYH1S EXPIATES CRIME
iSerlppa News Association)
Chicago June 22 Richard . Iver.s
convicted of the murder of Mrs. Bessie
Hollisier on January 1 2. of this year
was executed oy hanging in the county
jail this noon. The crime for which Ivens
was executed was one of the most at
trocious attacks upon women in the police
history of Chicago. On the evening of
January 12 Ivens was standing at Belden
Avenue an alley near Lincoln Avenue
when Mrs. Hollister came by. He acc
osted her, pursued her half way across
Burligg street muffled her out cries by
holding his hand over tier mouth and
nose and dragged her into a dark corner
at the rear of his father's carpenter shop
There he fiendishly assaulted her and
murdeied her by twisting a copper wire
around her throat. The body was found
the next morning half hidden under a
pile of rubbish in the lot.
rauiMCT snnncn rnr.cam
(Scrlpps, News Association)
Boston, Mass, June 22 The quarterly
dividend recently declared by the direct
ors of the Calumet and Hecla Mining
Company it payable today. It amounts
to $15 per there to all stockholders on
record on May 24. This compares with
$15 three months ago and $10 one year
age.
MRS. LEDOUX'S MOTHER ILL
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
Stockton, June 22 Mrs. Mary Head,
mother of Mrs. Emma LeDoux is very ill
in her room at the Budd House and will
probably not survive if her daughter is
convicted of murder. The district attor
ney will commence his closing arguments
in the case this afternoon and the jury
will retire by tomorrow noon.
NCUBATOR BABY ((INVENTION
(Scrlpps News Association)
Cleveland June 25 The Ohio Assoc
iation of incubator Babies will hold
its first annual convention at St. Luma
Park this afternoon and evening questions
of particular interest to babies will be
discussed. Babies reared in incubators
throughout the state will be on exhibition
and delegates from all pasts of Ohio wilt
discuss the nurs;ng of infants the use of
soothing syrup; the teething period; the
bottle, it uses and abuses, safety pins,
etc. Dr. Stewart will be temp;ary
t chairman of the convention. Several
hundred Ohio babies have been incubated
! to health and strength.
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Klll(i HAAKON
ADM D
(Scrlpps News Association)
Trondhjem, Nor., June 22 The climax
of coronation services were reached today
when the formal crowning and annointing
of King Haakon took place.
The ceremony lasted an hour. Bishop
Bang preached the sermon afer which
the King accompanied by aides
walked to the altar where Bishop Wex
elsen annotated him. Prayers were tim-
CELEBRATION (OMITTEE
The following are the committees
which have been appointed to have charge
of the Fourth of July celebration. They
are all active, realizing that the time it
short but still sufficient to have a rousing
good time.
ON GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS
AI Heisner; E- W. Davit; J. F. Dordan;
Jat. Snodgratt; T. Ormond; Ed Murphy ;
Wm. Ash and Geo. H, Currey.
ON AMUSEMENTS
J. H. Peare; J. C. Gardner: R. L. Lincoln;
J. C. Smith; and Joseph Jones.
SOLICITING COMMITTEE
J. H. Peare; J. C. Smith; S. A. Gardinier
A. V. Andrews. Treasurer, Wm. Ash;
Secretary, J. F. Dordan.
THREE CHILDREN BURNED
(Scrlpps News Association)
Harrison Ohio June 22 A gasoline
stove exploded in the residence of Chas
Weushoi n this morning burning to death
three of his younger children aged two
four, and aix years.
FLORIDA CHOOSES BRYAN
(Scrlpps News Association)
Jacksonville. Fla., June 22 The State
Executive committee today declared their
Intentions of upholding W. J. Bryan as
candidate for the next Democratic candi
date. EARTHQUAKE IN MINNESOTA
(Scrlpps News Association)
Red Wing, Minn.. June 22 A slight
earthquake was felt in this city and its
vicinity today. The damage wat very
slight.
EXPENSE MONEY GRANTED IN SENATE
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington, ' June 22 The Senate,
after a prolonged debate, passed the bill
appropriating twenty-five thousand dol
lars for the Presid tit's traveling expenses.
J, M. DOWIEON STAND
(Serif ps News Association)
Chicago June 22 John M. Dowie. the
father of John Alexander Dowie was
on the stand todav and refuted
the testimony of the "Aoostle"
that John Murray was not his father.
The senior's tertimony wilfbe used bv
the Voliva faction to prove that the
"Apostle" is insane.
GRAIN MARKETS
"crlppg News Association)
Chicago June 22 Wheat opened at 83
closed at 85.; corn opened at 62
clossed at 5 1 ?B , oats opened at 39',;
closed 38.
ATTENTION EAGLES
All members of La Grande Aerie No.
259 and visiting brothers are hereby
notifies to attend Lodge tonight as young
and old Eagles feast and buzzard and
young crow. Come at 8 sharp.
Dr. G. L. Biqoers. W. P.
NOTICE TO slflLE
Dr. J. L. Reavis is authorized to collect
all accounts due the estate of Dr. L. D.
Reavis and I respectfully urge that set
tlement be made with him at the office
by cash or note during this month.
Administratrix Mrs. L D. Reavis.
blssbNWicT
Notice is hereby given to all whom it
may concern that the firm of Romig Si
btaples doing business in the merchantile
business at No. 1211 Adams Avenue La
Grande, Oregon is hereby dissolved by
mutual consent E. E. Romig retiring. E. P.
Staples will continue the business at the
old stand and will pay all legitimate debts
of the firm and owns and will collect all
notes and accounts due said firm. Done
at La Grande, Oregon this June 21st
1906.
E. P. Staples,
E. E. Rjmig.
CROWHCD
f ilar to the
ones when Oscar 1 1 wat
crowned but the eimbols were more
simple. '
During the whole service all church
bells in Norway were ringing and at the
conclusion two royal salutes of twenty
one guris were fired in every norwegian
port This evening at seven there will
be a banquet for four hundred guests in
cluding the special embassies. .
NORTHflELD CONFERENCE OPEN
(Scrlpps News Association)
East Northfield June 22 The season
of religious conference intituted by the
great Evangelist Moody and continued
annually ever since opened here today
The great conference is a Student't Con
ferente and will last until July 1. It will
be devoted to young men from the
Eastern colleges and cities and more
than One thousand of them are in attend
ance. A highly interesting and instructive
program has been prepared and the
list of speakers and lectures contains an
unusally large of distinguished men.
WORD CAINS SEVEN
(Scrlpps Newe A relation)
Portland June 22 Tom Word who is
contesting the election for the office of
Sheriff, in Multnomah county, and the re
count is now in progress,' made a gain of
seven votes today, It will be teveral dayt
until! the recount will be completed.
PROFESSOR DEAD
(Scrlpps News Association)
New Havei, June 22 Professor Geo.
B. Stevens," professor of systematic the
ology at Yale college, died this morning.
HANGING POSTPONED
(Scrlpps News Association)
Jefferson City Mo. June 22 The Gov
ernor of Missouri has given a thirty davs'
reprive to Aggie Meyers and Frank
Hottman, who have been sentenced to
hang for murdering the woman't husband.
FLOUR MILLERS IN MASS MEETING
(Scrlpps News Association)
Milwaukee June 22 The national mast
meeting of flour millers have adopted a
resolution favoring reciprocity. The
meeting adjorned this afternoon.
FIRE "n0AKIAND"
(8crlpps News Association)
Oakland June 22 Fire at noon today
cleaned out a row of buildings on broad
wap from Second to Third street causing
a loss of $50,000. The Peerless Comp
any is tne heaviest looser.
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LATINO CORNER STONE OF SCHOOL
(Scrtppe Newa Association)
Columbus. Ga., June 22. The corner
stone of the secondary Industrial School
building in this city will be laid this after
noon with appropriate ceremonies. An
interesting program for the ceremony hat
been prepared. The Hon.G. Gunby Jordan,
President of the Board of School Trustees
will deliver the address of welcome,- to
which Governor J. M. Terrell of Georgia
will respond. Dr. James E. Russell, dean
of the Teachers College. Columbia Uni
versity, New York, will deliver an ad
dress and the Hon.' Max Meyerhardt,
Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
Georgia will lay the cornerstone.
FLORAI ROLLING CHAIR PARADE
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
Atlantic City. N. J.. June 62. The
summer season here will open this after
noon with the first great entertainment
..-. . t -1 in-- ...?
Judging from the large number of entries
for the parade and the unusually large
number of handsome prizes offered for
the winners in the compitition, the parade
Uis afternoon will turpatt any former
parade of that kind ever held here.
POLICY HOLDERS ORACNIZE
Scrlpps Newa Association)
San Francisco Cal., June 22
-The
American insurahce companies of Boston
established a record this morning by
offering claimants thirty-five . cents on
the dollar at a result of over a dozen
complaints that have been filed with the
insurance commissioner. A movement
it now on foot to establish a policy hold
ers association for the purpose of forc
ing companies into court, if necessary, to
make a more satisfactory settlement.
MAZZINrS BIRTHDAY OBSERVED
(Scrlpps Newe Association)
Rome, June 22 The anniversary of
Mazzini's birth was observed throughout
Italy today, alike by republicans and
others, not in sympathy with Republican
ism. in unamoer or ueputies neld a
special session at wnicn eulogies were
delivered by several deputies. As usual
the chief public celebration was held at
the Collegia Romano, which was attended
by the King and all the Ministers.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ADJOURNS
(Scrlpps News Association)
Washington June 22 The Executive
council of the American Federation of
Labor adjourned today. The body failed
to publish the political proclamation to
workingmen that had been scheduled for
to day.
TELEGRAPHERS CO AFTER RAILROADS
(Scrlpps News Association)
Louisville, June 22 The railroad teleg
raphers' association has applied for an
injunction against the Louisville and Nash
ville railway. It is alleged that the road
has been trying by various methods to
force the organization out of existence.
DOUMA TAKES FIRM STAND
(Scrlpps News Association)
St. Petersburg. June 22 The Douma
today rejected the proposal to arraign
the Ministry for complicity in the recent
massacre of the Jews. An amendment
demanding a parliamentary ministry was
aaopted.
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WEAK
(Observer Special)
Portland June 22 Six freeholders who
swore to voting affidavits of one night re- ,
sidents, of Sellwood precinct, Multno
mah county, were indicted by the grand
ju y this afternoon, as follows; B. F.
Boynton. assistant superintendent of the
O rrrnn Wstar PniuAmr an4 Pil'aiatt
company; W. p. Jacks and T. R. Baldwin
ajAcr.rir.iana. In tha amnlnvaa of fha am
company; Jthn S. Schneider, foreman of
the Peiffer Bros. Lumber Company; A.
E. French, barber at Sellwood and O.
Plass, secretary of the Mt Hood Brewing
"L . .,, , . .. . .
vvo. i ne cases or uiegai voting mat
brought about thise indictments are
those of twenty six men who went to the
hotel at Sellwood, the night before elect
ion and voted in that precinct. Their
bills were paid with an Oregon Water
Power Co., check as superintendent of
constructing at me uaxs.
Sellwood precinct was one of the few
precincts in this county that voted on local
option. In this precinct is situated the
famous resort known as the Oaks, which
is owned by the Oregon Water Power Co.
and also the Mt. Hood Brewery, had this
precinct gone dry, both the resort and
brewery would have lost thousands of
J-ll Tlu . , .
uuuoia. una ii ,1,111 u a cause wny
tnese corporations took such active inter
est in the election. This, precinct is the
principal one in which Tom Word, who is ,
wwiivwuui inv iw,uua axpa&bs to nave
thrown out, which will wipe out sheriff
elect Stevens' majority of five as shown ;
by the official coun
WEBER MUST HANG
(Scrlpps Newe Association)
Auburn, California, June 22 Adolph
Weber, the condemned murderer, rested
quite well last night When first notified of
the supreme court decision he was indif
ferent Later he became communlutiva
and remarked to the sheriff, Well you'va
won your point, not caatinoann rnflarfmna
your law point I mean." When asked if he
wished In ana nia aHnrnx, I.. j ..i
.... . .jvj., 1 1 ivpuaa, l
would like to see Mr. Johnson."
SYMPATHETIC RESOLUTION
(Scrlpps News Association) '
Washington. June 22 The senate this
afternoon, without objection adopted a
resolution "Resolved that the people of
the United States are horrified by the
. . . wl .,,,,, ui me neorews
in Russia on account of race and relimon
and that those bereaved have the sym
pathy of the United States."
SANTA CRUZE FIRE
(Scrlpps Newa Association)
Santr Cruze June 22 Fire earlv this
morning destroyed the Casino and all
restaurants along the water front adloln-
ing the Casino was recently built at
of a quater million dollars. The total loss
is esumatea at $300,000.
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