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VOLUME V
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON, WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 22, 1906
NUMBER "136
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(Scrtppi New Association)
Washington, D. C. Aug., 22, Gompers
is making a most active labor compaign
and on of his latest moves is to write to
each of the congressman asking for
their veiws upon the Labor Bill grievance
which tin haon Mint to th Pmiilaot U
says he has received many replies and
all who do not answer as in favor of
the labor interest wilt be considered at
against the am. He states that he
will not tolerate any equivocations, and
that th congressman must either favor
his fSfjiands or be fought by organized
labor'
MONTANA HIBERNIANS MEET,
(Scrlpp News Association)
. Anaconda, Mont., Aug. 22 The ann
ual state convention of the Ancient Order
of Hiherians open here tomorrow and
judging from the crowds which have
taken possession of the hotels of the city,
the convention, will surpass all former
state conventions of the order in Montana
in number of ' delegates. The Ladies'
Auxiliary of the order will also meet here
tomorrow. Both conventions will last
two days each.
El PASO TRAIN WRECK
(SsSSp New Association)
Bisbee Ariz., Aug. 22 The palatial
train of the El Paso Southwestern Rail
road of the Phelps Dodge Coper Co. was
wrecked seven miles from here this morn
ing near Osborne. The buffet and three
passenger coaches were turned over and
were fatally destroyed by fire. Twenty
three passengers were seriously injured
but none fatally.
SITUATION SERIOUS
(Scrlpps New Association)
Witajngson, Aug. 22 Minister Hicks
of SVrtiago cables that slight quakes
continue but the fear is subsiding and
the financial situation is serious.
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WILL DISCUSS MUNICIPAL MATTERS
(Scrlpps New Association)
Ashland, Wis., August 22 The annual
convention of the Wisconsin League of
Municipalities will meet here this after
noon, with Mayor Peter B. Nelson, of
Racine in the chair. The attendance
promises to be large and the program
will be unusually interesting. Prof. E.
G, Smith, of Beloit College and other
prominent scientists will read interesting
papers on municipal water supply, etc.
The convention will last three days and
will be mainly devoted to the discussion
of various municipal problems.
WILL PLEAD INSANITY
(Scrlpps New Association) ,
New York, Aug. 22 Thaw' attorney
today decided to plead emotional Insanity
and also decided that Evlyn would be
the principal witness for the defense.
The attorneys will attempt to show that
Thaw was insane at the time he killed
White. Nowithstanding this claim they
state as a fact that Thaw is perfectly
sane at this time.
"crlpps New Association)
Victoria, B. C, August, 22 According
to advices received here from Carbanah
Point one of the life boats of the illfated
steamer Valencia has been discovered
in a cove near there in which were eight
skeletons. The boat was found by two
boys of the light house keeper, who s;ys,
that the Indians have known of the boat
for months but said nothing about
it as they wanted the boat
DECLARED A TRATOR
(Scrlpps News Association)
Bogota Aug. 22 The cabinet to day
declared Mendosa, former minister to the
United States a tr ator. The cabinet
elleges thathe revealed secrets of the
diplomatic service.
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IS STILL
(Scrlpp New Association)
Val;raiso, Aug. 22. Slight shocks
continued to frighten the population dur
ing the night and a number of fresh fires
have increased the horrors of the situa
tion. Heavy rains at Santiago caused all
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ha added greatly to the suffering. It is
now thought that sixty million dollar will
cover th loss. It is estimated at this
time that the known death list will foot up
to felly two thousand. There are fully
siity thousand people dependent upon the
relief bureau. The situation is gradual
ly becoming more bearable, but there it
every liklihood of om dreadful pesti
lence breaking out a the conditions, to say
the least, are very unsanitary.
'ASBURY PARK DOG SHOW
(Scrlpp New Association)
- Asbury Park, N, J., August 22. The
first annual bench show of the Asbury
Park Kennel Club opens today at the
Auditorium. The number of entries is
quite large and includes some of the
finest dogs owned in this and som of
the neighboring states. Besides the
regular list of prize there are a number
of special cups which have been donated
by weathy residents of this city. The
show will close tomorrow evening.
KUROPATKIN RECALLED
(Scrlpps New Association)
St. Petersburg, Aug. 22. It is reported
upon what seems to be good authority
that Kuropatkin has been recalled to the
capitol to resume his former post of min
ister of war. It is said that he will be
charged with the reorganization of the
Russian army.
COSSACKS MOWED DOWN
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(Scrlpps New Association)
St. Petersburg, Aug. 22. Mutinous
Cossacks were mowed down in great
numbers by the loyal artillery at Samar
kard.
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(Scrlpps New A Klatlon) ' j
Havana, Cuba Aug. 22 It is reported j
that the rebel forces won a victory before
daylight this morning. Gennral Peno
Quirra attached the government outposts
at Pinar del Rio City and drove them to
town. 1 he insurgeants did not follow up
the advantage from the fact that they are
awaiting re-enforcements
GOVERMENT CONFIDENT
The goverment declares that there
were only thirty guards at San louis,
admit that an engagement took place
there. There are now 3500 troops in the
field and there will be 6,000 in a few
days. t
PRESIDENT PALMA EXPLAINS
President Palma today said "I was
caught unprepared and am taking time to
prepare to cope with the rebellion. There
is positively no cause for alarm. The
movement consists of trifling bands much
smaller than reported and poor'y led.
Several small engagments' have occured
in various provinces." General Banderos
who was reported as surrounded by the
rurals escaped from the trap.
A party of rebels are luring outside of the
city near the water works and It is feared
they will try to shut off the city supply.
Oyster Bay, Aug., 22 The President
has received no information relting to
the revolt in Cuba. This government is
not hurrying pell mell into any revolution.
It is presumed that the Cuban government
will be able to control the up rising, and
the United States does not want to be
placed in a position seeking the first op
portunity to rush into Cuba on the plea
that annexation is necessary, but desires
to convince the world that the little re
public is entirely free, independent and
stable.
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BATTLE
(Scrlpp News Association)
Goldfield. Nev., Ang. 22. Both Gans
and Nelson are now down to we gfit and
from now on will only take sufficient ex
ercise to keep them in condition. Gans
will continue his nine mile walks and trot
each morning to perfect his wind. Nelson
says that he can easily make the fight at
one hundred and thirty pounds. Both
fighters say that Britt is now anxious to
meet the winner. The arena will be com
pleted Monday,
SAN FRANCSSCO CAR STRIKE
(Si-rlpps News Association)
San Francisco, Aug. 22 -The United
Railway this afternoon in reply to a de
mand of the carmen for three dollars
per day, of eight hours, asked that the men
delay action until the arrival of President
Calhocn who is expected to reach here
from the east Sunday. The indications
are that the company will refuse the de
mands of the Union.
The men are in no mood to accept any
compromise which they feel certain will
be offered them. The strike seems in
evitibie an will tie up every car in the city.
GERMAN EARTHQUAKC
(Scrlpp New Association)
Berlin, Aag. 22There was an earth
quake today at Zaborze. The ooors of
the building were forced open and pictures
fell to the floors. Many wall were
cracked and the people generally fled to
the street.
FREE SPEECH GRANTED
(Scrlpps New Association)
Helsingfors. Aug. 22 -.! Czar today
signed the decree granting freo speech to
th Finn.
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WILL DISCUSS INSURANCE LAWS
(Scrlpps News Association)
St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 22 The com
mittee of fifteen appointen at the recent
Chicago c:nferertce of governors, insur
ance commissioners and attorney-generals
from a number of states for the pur
pose of preparing uniform insurance laws,
which are to be presented to the legisla
tures of all the states, met here today
under the presidency of Thomas D.
O Brien, insurance commissioner of this
state. The purpose of the meeting I to
prepare a bill carrying out the various
i ideas of insurance reform that have been
discussed, and the action of the committee
will, it is expected, have an important
loeanng upon tutjrt general insurance
legislation. ( It is quit probable that the
committee will remain in session during
the rest of the week.
Bid EAT
SALARIES
(Scrlpps News Association)'
sc. raui, Minn., Aug. zz. I he com
mittee appointed by the insurance con
ference held in Chicago last February, to
day reported to the commissions of the
various states, recommending to regulate
insurance companies as follows: "No off-
cer is to be paid $5000 unless his salary
is fixed by the board of directors under
strict conditions. No pensions or saltries
o members of officers' families. Vouch
ers required for all expenditures over $100
Forbidding political contiibutions directly
or indirectly."
FARMERS' UNION OF ALABAMA
(Scrlpps News Association)
Bessemer, Ala., August 22. Several
thousand members of the Farmers' Union
of Alabama are here at present to attend
the annjal convention of the organization
which opened here this morning. The
members and delegates were welcomed
by Mayor J. J. Sullivan and Ex-National
President O. P. Pyle of Texas made the
response. In the afternoon an executive
session will be held and a general session
in the evening, when several important
papers will be read. The convention will
last three days.
GUNBOAT ASHORE
(Scrlpps News Association)
Vancouver.- Ang. 22. The gunboat
Princeton ran ashore in Vancouver har
bor but was floated at high tide. The
Princeton is here to receive the body of
Admiral Train.
NOTED EARL DEAD
(Scrlpps News Association)
London, Aug. 22. The Earl of Levan
and Melville. Lord High Commissioner of
the assembly of the church of Scotland.
and the keeper of the privy seal of Scot
land, died toiy.
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ACQU1TAL
(Scrlpps New Association)
' Springfield, Mo., Aug. 22 Galbraith.
who is on trial charged with being the
leader of a mob which lynched three ne-
gross, was witness in his own behalf
ing almost a complete alibi. Every time
he evaded the prosecutor questions th
crowd in th court room cheered. The judge
broke his gravel in attempting to enforce
order. For period of ovr several min
ute th noise wa aufficient to completely
drown the voice of th court officer.
Public sentiment is entiraly with Galbraith
and there is no doubt but that he will be
dismissed. .
HARD POLITICAL FIGHT
(Scrtrps New Association)
Columbus, Ohio., August ' 22
During th nomination for school com
missioner th convention got beyond con
trol of the sergeant-at-arms and the
police wa called and order was finally
restored.
BRYAN ENDORSED
The Democratic state platform agreed
upon is an unqualified endorsement of
Wm. J. Bryan.
Tom Johnson waslvictoriou in secur
ing the adoption of his platform. The
severe prohibition plank was left out as
per his wishes. - ' . , -
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(Scrlpps News Association)
Muncie, Iryl., August 22. One of the
largest ramuy reunions ever held in the
west is that of the Jones family, which is
uaing iioiu vuua wu wi, tail giuuuuv 111
this city. Several thousands of the large
family of Jones's are in attendance and
are enjoying themselves to their heart's -content.
An interesting program has
been prepared for the entertainment of
the members. Oliver Jones, the presi
dent of the family organization is among
those present. Every state in the Union
and nearly every province of Canada is
represented in the reunion.
NO TARGET PRACTICE
(Scrlpps New Association)
Oyster Bay, Aug. 22. The President
has decided not to have target practice
curing the review, but that the practice
will be held in the open ocean outside of
the review line. The last time the Pres
ident witnessed a target practice and re
view, one of the large guns exploded and
killed two cabin officers.
ANOTHER SHIP WRECK
(Scrlpps News Association)
Rotterdam, Aug., 22. The steamer
Amsterdam bearing a large number of
American turist went ashore ten miles
from this city this morning. The
pasengers were landed without accident.
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