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PATRON I 2E ONEANOTHER FOR THE UPBUILDING OF TOWN AND COUNTY VOLUME V LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 14. 1906 NUMBER 156 feittjk Sluing fctr if 1ESIDENI PREPARED American Interests are to lie Protected - Insurgents Will Quit & 1( Guaranteed Fair Piay. (Scrlpps News Association) . Havana, Sept. 14. Colwell has made every preparation for the flight of Presi dent Palma, aboard the cruiser Denver, should the necessity arise. Sailors are lying close inshore in a steam launch with . the way clear to the vessel. It rnorted that General Castillo, an insurgent, and Alfred Seayas, candidates for the president,' met Colwell and offered ,to surrender the entire force if the Amer ftins would guarantee a fair trial. Col Vwell is considering Palma's suggestion that the government be notified. TO PROTECT OUR INTEREST New York, Sept. 14. Secretary of War Charles J. Bonaparte this morning in leaving Oyster Bay said "American in terests in Cuba are jeopardized. Cuba at the present time offers as poor a place as could be found for investment. The money of every American interest will be protected at any cost. I do not believe it will be difficult." The secretary refused to discuss intervention, and denied that Colwell is to return his sailors to the ship. TRAFFIC SUSPENDED s Washington, Sept. 14. Dispatches this Itiorning report the almost complete sus pension, that a number of plantations have been burned and that three hundred in surgents yesterday attacked the Loyalists troops, killing eighteen of the latter. The insurgent loss is unknown. ' UNCLE SAM GETTING READY Oyster Bay Sept. 14, 2:30 p m As a result of the conference, according to high authority, the naval forces at Cuban points will be increased until the United ' States dominates the situation. Troops are being concentrated at New Orleans, jjimpa, Florida, and other points. , fhe President is in communication to- 1 This Is I he tm CIlO men's Wearing apparell For men who wear good stylish clothing. We are agents for the greatest Tailoring made to measure suits in America. THE PAYAL TAIL0US, every suit GUARANTEED to fit and give satisfaction. KIRSCHBAtM CLOTHING in ready to wear garments which are equal to any, and we ask your indulgence by calling, "we will show you." til Phone Black 130 PALHA IS 10 (EI AWAY day with Secretary of State Root, who is at Lima, Peru. Secretary Root drafted the Plat amendment, the basis of Cuban freedom. P RESIDENT IN CONFERENCE Oyster Bay Sept. 14 President Roos evelt, Secretary of War Taft, Secretary ui Liiu iwivu Cji.Curts isJ Pico" consulting regarding the Cuban situation today. Secretary Taft cut short his vac ation to Canada in answer to the Presi dent's summons and reached here late last night. WANT PEACE RESTORED .Havana Sept. 10 Two Revolution commissioners went aboard the Denver today and urged Admiral Colwell to act as referree to restore peace. Colwel replied that he could not without instruct ions. Insurgeant from the interior sent in wishing to know if they would be pro tected if they came in to discuss the sit uation and officially denied that any of the sugar plantations had been destroyed KEARNEY'S BRIGADE REUNION (Scrlpps News Association) Camden N. Y., Sept., 14 The veterans of Kearny's First Brigade of New Jersey will hold their annual reunion here this evening. The city is handsomely decor ated in honor of the veterans. The re union will be held at the hall of Post 6 and several prominent speakers are ex peectd to address the veterans. The surviving members cf the Brigade are nearly all asszmbled here and will be the guests of the city this afternoon. HEAVY LOSS James Eiiott's fruit drier burned at Dallas the first day it was put in opera tion. Loss. S3800 with no insurance. ' I LADIES' GARMENTS We are receiviug daily the Latest Styles in Ladies' Goats, Suits,and Skirts. These garments come from the greatest fashion center of the United States, New York, where we have a residence buyer who is in posi tion to get the very latest. dim Jah?A ATICRItfY FOR THAW ' f'crlppa News, Association) New Yorkr Sept. 14. John H. Iselin, former distri.t attorney, has registered as associate counsel for Thaw. Iselin is a partner of Howard Gans, formerly Dis trict Attorney Jerome's chief assistant. Iselin and Gans have represented Jerome in a number of suits. OFF FOR (ORYALLIS Elmer Thomas, Raymond McKennon, Jay and Ralph Reynolds left today fcr Corvallis where Ralph Reynolds will re sume his Junior year's work in the 0. A C, and the other boys will take up the Freshman year. Jay and Raymond have been graduated from the local high school in the '06 and '05 classes respecifully. Mr. and Mrs. M. Reynolds left on the train and will keep house for the boys. . AIL KINDS OF S Havana Sept. 14 Everything is in an intense state of excitement and the streets are full of rumors. Commander Rios of the defense vessel Cespender was arrest ed aboard his vessel this morning. No reason so has been made public. ' An extraordinary session of the cabinet was held early this morning at which it is supposed that President Palma has decided to resign in the interests of peace. It is reported on the streets that Palma wired President Roosevelt at three o'clock this afternoon that after confering with hts friends that he had decided to res.gn when the next session of congress meets. One report which seems to be generally believed is that Palma has taken refuge aboard the cruiser Denver, immediately after resigning. It is impossible for any one to see him. The reason assigned is that extraordinary precaution is taken to prevent the possibility of assassination. The sailors are still ashore. Admiral Colwell came ashore at 9,50 soon after the men began to strike camp to embark. Place Vergere o. 27 CUBAN 11R 1 : HIBHA BANK ON SOLID BASIS (Bortppa News Association) San Francisco September 14 The Hibernia bank officials state that while the run continues the amounts withdrawn are only seventy percent of yesterday. The depositors are taking only portions of their accounts the deposits normal and the bank can stind an indefinit run. When the Hibemia bank opened ' this morning there was a long line of deposit ors attain on hand waiting to withdraw their moneys. The number - however, is not as great as on previous days and the bank continues to meet all demands. Act ive steps have been taken by the bank official! to run down the man who is re sponsible for the rumors which " caused the run. 1 fIRST IESI (ASE (Scrlpps News Association) . San Francisco, Sept. 1 4-The jury in the United States Circuit Court In the case of Levi Stranss Realty Co. against the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Co., the first case against the so-called "Welching" insurance companies, tnis morning re turned a verdict of $10,000 with interest for the plaintiff, on the ground that the insurance company failed to prove an ex emption. This company had no earthquake clause in their po icy. This is looked upon as a test case. UNVEILED (Scrlpps News Association) Columbus, Ohio, Sept., 1 4 The mag nificent monument erected in honor of the late President William McKinley by the State of Ohio, was unveiled here this afternoon with imposing ceremonies, The monument with its beautiful bronze figures was completed and - in position on the West front of the Capitol building for some months, but It was left uncovered and surrounded by a protecting fence until ' oday, which had been selected for the dedication, being the fifth anniversary of the death of the martyr President. Tne exercises at the unveiling was quite elaborate. Mrs Alice Roosevelt Longsworth the wife of Congressman Nicholas Longworth and daughter of President Roosevelt, who was a warm personal friend of McKinley will unveil the monument. Gov. Harris will receive tie monument on behalf of the State of Ohio from the McKinley Memorial Mon ument Association and Justice W. R. Day of Canton, a neighbor and intimate friend of President McKinley, was the principal speaker. Other addresses were delivered by Senator John W. Daniels of Virginia, Gen, R. B. Brown, of the Grand Army Zanesville, O., and commander-in-chief of the Republic of General Joseph W. Kay, national commander of the Union Veterans Leigion, of Brooklyn. T.-ie Columbus Republicai Glee Club 'ill sing, "Lead Kindly Light" and other favorite hyms of the martyred president. Thous ands of visitors have come to this city from all parts of the states to attend the dedication. Congressmsn and Mrs. Long- worth arrived here this forenoon and are the guests of Attorney General Wade YON I mm MIUION DOLLAR BIDS FOR GUN (Scrlpps News Association) .Washington, D. C. Sept. 14 One of the largest contracts for naval ordinance will be let in a few days, when the Bur eau of Ordinance will receive bids for forgings and for completed guns amount- ng to more than $1,000,000. It is un usual for the Navy Department to Invite bids for the finished cannon, but it is now desired to ascertain what prices it would be oblidged to pay for naval guns of the various calibres from the 7-inch up to the 12-inch. It is possible the Navy Depart ment will contract for the completed guns, instead of for the forgings of nickel steel. There has been more or less talk concern' ing the great cost of finishing guns at the naval gun factory at Washington, and perhaps the bids received will throw some light on the matter. j j . E About Ave thirty last evening, yester day's number 6 returned to La Grande as the delayed number 1. With the arrival of the train and its crew came the true reports of how the ac cident occured and the extent of the dam age to the freight, and in every case corro borated the statement in yesterday's is sue of the Observer.. When number six reached the scsne yesterday, it pulled away eleven car that were intact and af ter applying the air brakes, it was discov ered that three of theeleven were in work- ingorder. This explains the cause of the runaway. The air refused to work and on reaching the crest or tne mil at Pleasant Valley the train speedily became an outlaw. The Passengers last evening all ex pressed themselves as being thankful for small list of injuries, after seeing what would have happened had Engineer Ferg uson not reversed his engine. For over thirty hours' traffic was sus pended while the wrecker was at work clearing t way the debris consisting of telegraph poles, lumber and ore. Shortly after noon today, the passenger and engin that was hit by the runaway, passed through La Grande, after stopping here for lunch. Engine number 200 with its pilot smashed to splinters, pulled into the yards and was quick ly ushered int the railroad "hospital." Some peculiar incidents occured at the wreck. The formost box car was tossed to a position between two engines, and an other car of poles was thrown on Its end as though the poles were already to have their wires strung. The lumber was scattered far and near. Ore was strewn promiscuously about the scene of the dis aster. Got Your Books Yet TRArfIC resumed 0N(f NOR rrnnH and fhft savinc ia worth ..while. ,"v - - - - O - 1 haf vnn rrc nt ftarlv aft wiU'V j v fiwu "- w-w. .j may break at some point the second hand ones become limited. We can do yo good on everything in school supplies. FALL STATION RY we boup-ht stationery with vnti want anvthinff in writine materials come here a j j pick from the newest papers out. NEWLIN DRUG CO. . La Grande, Oregon. A HEW BAND Oil HEW PLAN All foimer schemes and plan for U . Grande band, are to be eclipsed this com ing year. All young men of musical Kbit- ity Joined forces and from now on they I will work together as a unit, for the one . desired end, that of composing andjmain- ' ing a musical organization that will b credit to this city, both from a stand point. of ability and. Recently th perfected an i following offii of ability an jjjnancial basis. the JUSWrmernbers met and organization and elected the officers: Frank Leavitt, presi- "" HLKBrICKS TO INSTSUCT v Profesosr Henricks, whose ability as an Instructor Is common knowledge, will have general supervision of the work of in4 struction. With two regular practices I week he wilt soon have .the mu;ians playing to gether In a most satisfactory manner. When the season comes' int full swing, and his own ability has more lessbeen transmitted to the member. La Grande should have a band tna, will over shadow all former bands thi city has boasted of. A BUSINESS VENTURE The boys have taken a stand that $ commendable. Rather than depend o subscriptions! aid, they have launch thin venture at their own risk. Howev to meet a few of the incidental expens they are planning to open the danc' season with a grand ball. . Besides t dance, they are to give a concert wit! more or less elaborate program. V Sept. 28, this social affair will take plat and is to be a grand opening of the ban-' eason as welt as that of the dancl, season. Full announcement of this sod event, will be made later. An efficient band is a drawirg ear?' any city and the boys deserve the I port of every La Grandite. Watch their opening event. Eight members have added to the pt. tonnsl the ast few days bringing the to number to twenty-one. The membt and their instruments follow: James Snodgrass, clarionet; E. Th son, clarionet; Prof. Hend ilcks, trump Vern Hendricks, trumpet; Guy McCull cornet; Frank Tatman, cornet; Hugh! Call, cornet: Sterling Stiles, cornet: Sh wood Williams, trombone; Leon Stodda trombone; J. A. Wahlin,""riarmoy a: Frank Leavitt, baritone; Dean Cr tuba; Walter O'Bryant, tuba; W Ferguson, alto: Frapk Bay, Saxopff Archie Baaon, alto; Chas. Herman, a At Heisner, traps; Chas. Cross, cytnb .-. j NIK! OF IRFPOEF f (Scrlpps News Association) ( St. Petersburg, Sept. 1 4 The wot who in Switzerland killod a French)' after mistaking him for Durnovo,:has identified as a niece of General Tr I We are having a large sale, on second hanc books and there, is every reason why you shoulc have the The books ar It is importarv - - - - - . noftftihlfl because assortment jr" j or your choice of the better a our school supplies, whe Ull HUM o I Ellis and wife at the Hartman.