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TRY AND FIND IT IN TOWN BEFORE YOU SEND A WAY-IT W I ll PAY YOU if m a a ir ir 11 n i ir n i i . Lmr i ih ivfliir ir 11 11 t 1 ii- m it it- . iaar aar ii is -u uaita i i it n 1 11 i m r ll I 1 WCJ H y frV 111 1 1 tl i. M V -? If-'v If 1 JIX. i it, JH. l- II I H WVT II VILI J0L1 KS itV J'MiJ 1L X. VOLUME V LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY. AUQUST 18, .1906 NUMBER 133 FIRE IBIS NORHIHO DESTROYED THE (iRAIIDE ROHDE (ASH COMPAHY'S 1 fAREHOUSE SILER WILL REFEREE FIGHT (Scrlpps New Association) Gpldfield Aug. 19 It was announced tjEf. that Siler will referee the Gans- Nelson fight for five hundred dollars and expense. The work began on the argftfr today and will be finished jwaffevvi days, i ne committee are arranging ten' for the accomadation of visitors who ai Mmnti'ma tn ton over niffht. The labor organizations are co-operationg with the committee for the celebrated parade and labor day. Gans is in systeimatic training .and is in fine shape. LAUDED BY (Scrlpps News Association) , Atlantic Ga. Au(., 18 The Evening News, owned bf Colonel English who is alt its editor, offers to his readers. tlWand of do liars for lynching in Alanta. In his paper he lauds South Caorlina mob and says "Honor may come to Georgia next. "In speaking of the recent lynchings which caused the wrath of the governor to overflow the editor said." Those South y Carolina patriots have ' udheld the honor and traditions of that state." QUARTER PAYMENT DOUBTFUL (Scrlpps News Association) Springfield 111., Aug. 18 Examiner JomoR reports that the Milwaukee Avenue Staif jfcank show at '.east a million dollars lost, due to forged papers amounting to that figure. A one quarter payment to depositors is doubtful. C )) NEWSPAPER GET INTO A NEW SHIRT If you're not already we want to speak a word of advice-a word or two about "good1 shirts." Talk,"good shirt" insurance for we, of cource inflare going to try to persuade you to buy your shirts here because if. you do, that insures your wearing good shirts. ( Unquestionably, our shirts are the best for the money-the fact is, we know of none to equal them in the city. Look around you can ascer tain that. You will do well to watch our shirt X oc 't will give you 1 'to get the "latest out." the FAMOUS as well t : other excellent A wor buy th ; out the collars that gives comfort and style. To get the best for the money ilver Brand" collar. Sold the world over for 12-1 -2c. "WE KEEPTHE THE VERY LATEST" i . Phon 130 SUDDEN (HANOI Of WIND SAVES BLOCK OE RESIDENCES Once more La Grande was awakened from its peaceful slumbers by the sound- I jPff gJ th Round House whistles. At was illuminated by the fire thatwtjssje-V-devourjJ. the Grande Ronde Cash company's ware house, and the G. E. Fowler ware house. The fire department n K 'rm rtnonnerd on the scene. But it was of no avail, the buildings were beyond the saving point But there was another mission for the fire department and they proved equal to the occasion. That was protecting the sur rounding residences and most of all the Standard Oil tank which stands in close proximity to the hay ehed of Lewis brothers. How the fire started is not known. Some think a spark from the 0. R. & N, switch engine did it, but nothing is certain. It was shortly after midnight when Charles Merchuson: who lives just opposite, dis covered the flames, which had then made considerable headway, and with all possi ble haste he gained admittance to the barn and saved the horses who were al ready growing frantic. Before he had completed his task however, Mr. Smith, who was sleeping in the ware house proper, was awakened by heat and catch ing up a few garments', dashed through the window to safety. The two huge frame structures are so close together, that the minute the fire had gained a foothold in one, the other was ignited too. By the time a crowd had gathered, the flour and feed and farm implements in the G. R. C. Co. warehouse proper were furnishing fuel for, the ravag ing of the flames, and the firemen suffered greatly as they couldnot advance within many feet of the buildings. FIREMEN WORK VOLIENTLY As soon as it was evident that the huge structure was beyond control the attention of the department was sailed to the coal oil tank. The fire by this time had spread to the west and caught the east side of a hay barn and here it was that the united force of the depart' ment was heaped. Had this building been correct idea of the shirt styles, We are Agents for the ., "SILVER" AND "COLD" BRAND Neglegee hirts $ 1 .25 and $ 1 .50 makes. COLLARS AND x CUFFS ' erw ttvav. J burned, a terriffic explosion would have been inivitable. As .t was the buildrtig was gutted and all the hay burned. FOUGHT LIKE VETERANS . One gentlemafi, who has seen profes sional fire fighters in big ' cities, stated that any he had yet seen, could have been taught several lessons last night by WatCh l'lg U1V lUUiOUj'. They did exactly the proper thing at the right time and did it like clock work. RESIDENCES MENANCED The homes of Wm. Grant David Bay. and Chas. Merchuson, whose residences were just opposite, were scorched and the shade trees practically ruined. These gentlemen, by an industrious application of water to their homes with garden hose helped to save the buildings. For a minute it Isoked as though the whole block was bound to go. There was not a particle of wind but the suction seemed to serve the flames across the street and instantly the telegraph and light Ywires were burned, the sidewalk on the other side of the street ignited, and four houses began to smoke. Another minute the flames had receeded and the homes saved. FOWLER'S WAREHOUSE NEXT A huge pile of wood ranked on the east side of the barn now caught and trans mitted the blaze to Fowler's warehouse Here was stored the household goods of John Scott and Edward Robinson's be' sides a portion of many other families' furniture. Mr. Fowler, who carried a small insurance on the building, had about three hundred dollars worth of coal in it Mr. Coolidge had much lime and cement stored in the structure. The loss to this building alone is placed at $1500. Mr. J. L. Slater was also a heavy loser in lime and cement. . FOUR BUILDINGS IN ALL In all there were four builnings de- s;royed. The hay shed of Lewis Broth ers has a charred frame standing today, the G. R. C. Company warehouse is a mass of burned and twisted buggies, bind ers. headers and implements of all de because we make it a point Wash Shirts 50cts. to $3.00 Vergere No. 27 scriptions. A carload of flour is still burning. The huge barn belonging to the same firm was so completely destroyed that there is not even a few coals to mark the spot. Fowler's warehouse is a heap of hot cement today. THE COAL OK TANK It was emphasised last VJ wKf dimuM m r.nn oil tank find storehouse might do torn community. The tank is not over t'elve feet from the structure where the firemen were ex pending their utmost energies to stop the advance of the flames. Without good efficient service by that body what would have happened is not to be thought of. The homes and lives of residents within a radius of an block of that tank are STRICKEN CITY RAISO A MASS OE FLAMES (Scrlpps News Association) London, Aug. 1 8. A heavy loss of life and an immense damnge to property in Valparaiso, according to messages from officers of the Pacific Steamship Company resulted from the earthquake yesterday. The dispatches say tha the company's offices are wrecked and the buildings on several avenues are destroyed. One firm covering two blocks was wrecked. Berlin, Aug. 1 8. The bank here has a dispatch from Valparais which says that half of that city is destroyed, a distance from Almendral to Bellavista Streets. PARTICULAr"sNOT KNOWN New York Aug. 18 The West Duval and Company have received a cable from Valpaiariso this morning say ing "Town nearly half destroyed. We will send particulars when the shaking ceases." Berlin Aug. 18 A private telegram the first news, from Iquique says the place is unharmed. Little insurance was carried by Ameri can companies in Chili. If a fire follows it is thought that the English Companies will be hard hit. PORTLAND Stiff ERS (Scrlpps News Association) , ' Portland, Ore., Aug. 18. Fire from an unknown origin starting in the Lewis bakery this morning swept clean a great er portion of the block surrounded by Burnside, Couch, Fourth and Fifth Streets. Thirteen frame buildings were destroyed and many others severely damaged. Nineteen horses in the livery stable and four valuable dogs were incinerated. There was a panic among the guests of the Quinby hotel, a four story frame building which was partially gutted by the fire. A hundred and fifty lives were endangered by the terrible flames and many narrow escapes are recorded. The loss is fifty thou and. TRYING TO DEFEAT LIITLfflflD (Scrlpps News Association) ' Bath, Me., Aug. 18 Sarr.uel Gompers and John Mitcheil have started a vigorous campaign with the ultimate end to defeat Congressman Charles E. Littlefie'd, a Republican, for re-election in the Second District. Gompert began hit stumping tour today and will deliver adareeses denouncing Uttlefield as an enemy to or ganized labor, in this city.Livermore Falls, Rumford Falls and Rockland. , ROM RE constantly menaced, The place for an oil tank and storage is outside of the city limits. Every effort , on the part of the people who have their homes in that section, to have it moved has proven un successful JThere is still one resort and that it is in the council. Will they take immed steps to remove this dangerous storage? TWELVE THOUSAND . ; The loss to Mr. Coolidge is $2000. Just what the total loss is, including Messrs. Lewis', is conservatively estimated at twelve thousand dollars. Mr. Press Law is has not stated his loss and this figure is arrived at by close estimation. There it also an insurance on the G. R. C. company's building, but just what it it ha not been stated by Mr. Lewis. OE VALPA , . Hamburg, Aug. 1 8. The North Gernvj. bank today received from banco DeChill y at Valparaiso the following statement "All is well in the bank building, although slightly damaged. Many housesdestroyed The bank is closed." New York Aug. 18 The Central and South American telegraph company re' ports that the situation at Valparaiso is similar to the San Francisco disaster. The city ie still burning. , Santiago, Chi'., Aug. 18 A fearful earthquake visited here this morning. Con sternation prevails anJ people are fleeing to the mountains like mad men. The chief official of the telegraph com pany at Taona wires that Valparaiso is in flanes resulting from the earthquake. Troops are shooting pillageia and many are being killed by falling walls. The seismic disturbance on the Chili side of the Andes continues. It is expected that full particulars of the disaster will be wired soon, but as yet all . reports are brief and say nothing of the total or. est imated total of lives lost BECKWITH IS CAUGHT (Scrlppe Newe Association) . Sacramento, CaK, Aug. 18. Beck with, the defaulting cashier of the California Fruit Distributors, was caught last night in Woodland and is now in the city jail hire. He refuses to talk other than to say he did not know the association was short. I OUR IDEA OF 1 I TRADE - BUILDING I We belieave that people wish do best, and that to get their best by them. This is the p to apply, and it has proven e We are sure that our busine: will grow because all those f : trade are still in operation, we ask for it solely on the b . ability to do you good, and v, whenever you need anything sell, and feel sure that if yo. tenue to come. NEWLIN La Grand MUTINEER IS EXECUTED (Scrlppe News Association) Warsaw. Aug. 18Thre bombs were thrown into the carriage of Governor general Foul this morning two of which exploded. Occupants of the vehicle were uninjured, but houses in the neighborhood were daivaged to a considerable extent Warsaw, Aug. 18 An attempt, wat made today to assasinate the Governor of Warsaw. St. Petersburg. Aug. 18. Eighteen mutineers were executed this morning. The peasant of Attrakan providenc have seized the land and drove out tha proprietors. The owner art prepared to defend but the troop had to be called to quell the disturbance. ,' RECEPTION EQft SAILORS (8crlppa Newt Association) Rockort Mass., Aug. 1 8 Today is a holiday for the sailors of Admiral Evan' fleet and with the permission of the com mander they are enjoying shore leave to th fullest extent They are guests of th citizens of Rock port, who have tub- scribed liberally for th 'entertainment of the boys. A big reception hat been arranged in honor of the tailor boys and they will be wined and dined to their heart's content This morning there was a big parade, which made a highly favor able impression, . STRATFORD SHOAL CRUISING RACt ; (Scrlppe News Association) New York, Aug, 10 The annual Strat ford Shoal cruising race under th aus pices of the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club will be sailed this afternoon and judging from the number of entries and the qual ity of the entered craft, the race will be unusually interesting. The principal prize will be a troply. WRECK OH Oil. THIS (Scrlpps Newe Association) - Salt Lake, Aug. 18. Passenger train number 1 0 from Butte to Salt Lake on the 0. S. L. ran into an open switch on Barrats siding in Montana this mornino. The flying passenger struck a freight and killed Conductor Shewalt who wat on th frieght. Engineer Fusse and Fireman Sappington were seriously injured. None of the passengers are hurt seriously. to trade where they can rade it is necessary to do iciple that we have tiied ctive. n keep on growing! It ures that Ire ve . brought ' i want your trade, and : of our intention and isk you to come here t a druggist ought to . ne once you will con- I; UG CO. on. ' !R