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VOLUME V
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY. AU0J5T 3. 1906
NUMBER 120
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Chicago. Aug. i.G. J. Grarrmers.
.vice president of the Lake Shore railroad
is to be summoned to testify before the
Jamestown N Y. and Chicago federal
grand juries, which are investigating the
relations between the Standard Oil Com
pany an j the railroads. Summons was
issued to jay for the officer j of the Niw
York Central and Lake S ore to appear
prepared to answer questions regarding
rebates and produce documentrry ei
dence of all rebates which they have paid
to the Standard Oil Company or any affl
ty'ii company.
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OVATION fOR A CRAfTER.
(Scrlpps News Assoctatlon)
Reading, Pa., August 3. Oliver C.
Sitler, the former steward of the County
Poorhouse, who was sentenced to four
months imprisoment for grafting, will be
released this noon, after having served
his term, biUtr, who '"as great power
n Democratic politics, has many friends
and they have prepard an ovation for him
They will meet him upon his release
with a hrass band and will conduct him
to a hotel, where a banquet will be
given in his honor.
SOCIETY HELPS ORPHAN
(Scrlpps News Association)
Nawaort' R. 1.. Ajg. 5 -Everything is
in leadmess for the fair which will be
given this afternoon and evening at the
Varderont for the benefit of St. Mary's
Orphanage o Providence. It will be so
ciety affair and Sandy Hoint Farm will
tor the day be thrown1 open to a host of
visitors. Mrs. William K. Hunter, one of
the managers of the orphanage, will have
cnarge ot the fair. Mrs. Vanderbilt will
hive Ciurge of the tea table and will be
assisted by Mrs. Nataue Schenck Collins
and Miss Laura Swan. Mrs. Paul Andrew
will preside over the fancy bag table and
will oe assisted by six young ladies in
fancy ostu.nes. In tne afternoon there
will oe an exhibition drill by men from
tno nearby army and navy stations.
Among other prominent society women
wrn will assist in tie fair, will be Mrs.
Harold Brown, Mrs. C.-.arles M. Oalriche.
Mrs. Shifter Howard. Miss Freda Paine,
Miss Morgan. Miss Little. Mrs. W. H
Mayer. Miss Edith Wetmore and many
o tiier.
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BALLONING BAD fOR HEART
'toorlpps News Association)
Philadelphia, Aug. 3 Doctors Fulton
and Ottinger today made a ballon ascen
sion to study each other in regard to any
physiological effects whi.h they ay
bailoning proauces. Heart desease and
other orgi'vc ditfhj tie follow this pas
time they say.
GRA11 MARKITS
Chicago Aug. 3 Wheat opened at73'8
closed at 72: corn opened at 49;
fid at 44 V' 01ts opened at 31
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iScrlppa New Association)
Knowlton. Que.. Aub. 3. The Knowl
to i Conference, which has been in exist
ence four years as a summer school for
Christian workers, opened again today
for a ten diys' session. Christian work
ers from all parts of the province are in
attendance and a highly s ccessful session
is expected. Among those present are
many prominent ministers and Christian
workers, who will deliveraddresses before
the conference.
HANGED fOR WIFE MURDER
iSrrlips New AxsuclHtlon )
Charleston. S. C, Aug. 3. -William
Marcus was hanged this morning for the
I murder of his bigamous wife, last April-
(Scrlpr-a Nwa Association!
' Stockton Cat. Aug. .2 The pronouncing
of the death sentence against Mrs. Emma
Ledoux for the murder of A. N. Mo
Vicars, which was sat for this morning
was continued untill this time tomorrow
morning.
On defendants motion for new trial, the
defense intr duced an affidavit to the
effect that ore of the jurors stated dur-
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woman. The juror presented an affidavit
today denying that he ever discussed tne
case during the trial. The defense was
given on day to get an affidavit in rebut
tal. It is expected that the motion for a
new trial will be denied.
HERMAN AND Y ANGER TO FIGHT
(Scrlppa News Association)
Terre Haute, lnd.. Aug. 3. The two
Chicago light-weight boxers, Herman and
Yanger. have been matched to fight a
ten-round battle before the Terr Haute
Club tonight According to the conditions
of the fight the contestants are to weigh
133 pounds each at the ringside. The
fight is for the honors and a liberal per
centage of the gat receipts. Both are
said to be in fine trim for a spirited battle
and many sportsmen from all parts of the
state are here to witness the fight.
MILAN PALACE Of ART DESTROYED
(Scrlpps News Association)
Milan August 5 The palace of
decorative art at the Milan exposition was
destroyed by fir this morning. Many
were injured and the loss will reach five
thousand pounds.
MAYOR NOT GUILTY
Soilpps News Association)
St. Petersburg August 5--Great crowds
f workmen joined in the procession this
afternoon and paraded the steeet from
factory to factory endeavoring to induce
other workmen to join them and force
a general strike. The government is tak
ing extra ordinary meansito prevent blood
shed. It is reported that Linevltch is
to be made commander-in-chief of the
i.-rr.y it hsrr.c. ..'.! s!at!: of
and to Viborg and along the coast are
occupied by troops.
The dru-rneia courtmartial was re
sumed at Kronds adt this morning. It is
presumed that more executions of mutin
eers (s in progress. Guards of regiments
marched into tine city all night. :n response
toacallwthe summer camp for moie
troops.
SAILORS DRIVE OFFICERS AWAY
A mu til y wss stitsi on the Pamyat
when a student disguised as sailor
boarded the ship and its officers ordered
his arrest. Other sailors prevented
shooting and ths four orlUsrs escaped in
a small boat which the men sank by
shooting it full of holes. The officers
swam to shore. The mutineers ordered
the crew of a torpedo boat to join but its
drew refused and steamed away.
DIED FROM WOUNDS
St. Petersbuig. Aug. 3 Rear Admiral
Beclamscheff, whowaa wounded at Kron
dstadt by the mutineers, died from the
injuries today. Baclamsoheft walked in
to the barracks ordering the mutineers to
disperse. Within a few seconds he and
his two aids were shot down.
ROBERT 1. DIX HANGED.
(Scrlppa News Association)
Montgomory. Ala., August 5' Robert
L. Due, a negro, convicted o' the murder
of Burt Peasnell, a Birmingham street
car conductor, was executed by hanging
today. A quarrel over paying streetcar
fare was the cause of the murder or
which Dix was hanged. On the morning
of October 16. of last year. Dix with a
party of negroes . was riding to work.
when Bert Peasnell. the conductor of
the car, sought to collect fare. Dix
refused to pay, and Peasnell attempted
to put him off the car. The negro there
upon dnw a knife and fatally wounded
the conductor. Dix was convicted of
murder in the first degree by the
Jefferson criminal court and sentenced
to death. The Uspreme Court approved
the find ng of the lower court and refused
application for rehearing.
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RELIEF fit
(W'-rlppa Neva Association)
New York. Aug. S. A statement from
San Francisco setting forth Phslan's de
sir of a hundred thousand more of the)
Standard Oil' subscribed fund of .two
hundred thousand, was submitted to the
Standard officials today, who said: "Th
only thing which it true in the dispatch ia
that th relief committee received seventy
thousand. Th fund which was sub
scribed consisted of a hundred thousand
by Rockefeller. a hundred tnousanu u
th Standard and twenty thousand by in
dividuals connected with th corporation.
Our San Francisco representative paid
particular attention that th woman and
people, regardless of race, color or con
ditions, received their just allotment. W
donated to theological libraries and in
many case: paid expense for families in
th way of drug. All expenditures war
kept track of and why Phelan is ignorant
of the general fact w fail to see."
(Scrlpps Nes Association)
Patterson, N. J.. Aug. 3. Former May
or Belcher was sentenced this morning
after several counts to set v a term of
twelve years in prison for embezzlement
Over a year ago he absconded many
thousand dollars and mysteriously disap
peared, living the Jykel and Hyde life for
over a year. Detective failed to find th
least traca of him and finally a few days
ago th former mayor of Patterson re
turned and gave himself up to th police.
(Scrlppe News Association)
Cleveland Aug. 2 Mayor Johnson was
today declared not guilty of contempt of
Court. Director of public service Spring-
j born was declared guilty.
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MIDSUMMER SPECIALS
Must be closed out at once. Summer Wash Goods in endless varieties, at a decided
reduction. Shirt Waists, small lots of ladies' hats, ladies suits, and many other
summer specials
INDIAN ROBES
We are Agents for the World
Pendleton Indian Robes. See our
Display $ 6.00 to $ 7.0C
Wide
New
RtMNAMT COUNTER
On our Remnant Counter you will find
mary choice ends at a Midsummer saving
which includes. Ginghams. Percales.
Prints, Woolens. S Iks. Outings, and many
Staples.
COMFORTABLE CORSETS
American Lady Corsets gives elegance
and comfort, ard are beyond a doubt
one of the best corsets on the market.
TRY ONE AND BE CONVINCED
Prices $1.00, $1.25. and $1.50
ImadeTfo r'u s by I
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UNDER' MARTIAL LAW
St. Petersburg, Aug. 3 Stolypin has
gone to Peterhoff. presumably to tender
his resignation. The general strike form
ally ordered by the workingmen's leaders
begins tomorrow at noon. Men in many
establishments followed the parading
agitators today.
It is officially announced this morning
confirming the report of Stolypins defeat
by Camarilla. It is reported that the
non Burearcyic elements will enter the
cabinet,
Martial law has been established at
Kronstadt and no one is allowed upon th
island without a pass.
COUNTED 460 DEAD
Stockholm. Aug. 8. Th steamer Ulea
borg. arrived here today from th United
States and courted 450 corpses mutilated
along Shore island, nesr Sveaborg fort
ress. One hundred sailors who had
started toware Sveaborg to assist th
mutineers, turned homeward sine th
rebels surrendered.
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PAYS PENALTY fOR HIS (RIME
(Scrlppa News Association) "
San Antoni Texas August 5 L, Mays
th negro murder of Leo Woods a young
white man was executed by hanging to
day. Th crime for which Mays was
executed was committed in July last year
Leo Woods was a clerk at the Southern
Pacific rp track where Mays was also
employed. Th testimony disclosed that
the only provocation for the murder was
that Woods twitted him calling him
"Irish." May was convicted and sent
enced to death but the court of appeals
reversed ths judgment on the ground that
the jury law had not been observed.. On
hearing the higher court reversed its self
and affirmed th verdict of the jury.
RETAIL JEWELER IN CONVENTION
(Scrlppa New Association)
Rochester N. Y.. August 5 The nat
ional convention of Retail Jewelers opened
her today with a large attendance
representing vry Stat in th union
Many important matters will be discussed
by th convention, among them th ob
noxious practic of some jewelers to place
the good on market which ar falsely
markedjas goods of superior grade. This
practice is considered inimical to th
interests of the trade and and an effort
will be made to put stop to it.
MEN MISSING
(Hcrlpps News Association)
Ottawa, Aug. 2. Dr. Cram of Montreal
and Dr. Scott and his nephew went on a
canoe trip, Th canoe was found bottom
up but no trace of th men ha been
found.
LARGE WAREHOUSE EIRE
(rtcrlpps News Association)
Albany, New York, Aug 3. Today fir
destroyed on of th largest warehouses
in th world. This warshous was th
eastern distributing point forth Pillsbury
Mills and contained tt th tlm of its de
struction eight thousand barrel of flour.
Th loss aside from the flour is estimated
at three hundred thousand dolla:.
OUTRAGE
AGIST
INDIANA SOLDIERS IN (AMP
(Scrlpps News Association)
Indianapolis, lnd., Aug. 3. Th state
militia of Indiana went into camp here to
day. The troops will remain in camp un
til August IS. The encampment is part
of the plan for concentrating the state
troops and giving them a preparatory
training for the work in mobilization camps
of the United States troops.
SCALPERS HEADED Off
"rrlppa News Association)
St. Paul Aug. 3 Six railroads which
have terminals at St. Paul, Minneapolis
and Debuque were granted a temporary
injunction until th 20th, restraining all
ticket scalpers of thes cities ftom selling
t ckets. This heads off the speculation
of the Grand Army encampment which
meets in Minneapolis tne week of the 1 2th.
AMERICANS
(Bcrtpps New Association)
El Paso. Aug. 3. About fifty Amtrican
machinist with thsir families arrived
here from Mexico. They say they wer
forced out by th striking Mexican who
declare they will rid Mexico of all Americans.
COMB AND BRUSH
SELL THIS WEEK -
20 per cent off
SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY
GREAT METHODIST REUNION
i Scrlpps News Association)
Harrisburg Pa., August 3 A great
Methodist reunion is being held today at
Reservoir Park under the auspices of
the Methodist Preacher' Association of
this stat. Th reunion opened this
morning with a sermon. Thsrs will be a
meeting in the afternoon and another in
th evening. Interesting addresses will
b ds'ivered and there wilt also b an
interesting musical program.
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