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A $ -v jr. $ECOM?,A VbOOStPg'" MEMBER OF THE UNIOfi i COUNTY ! GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION; 3H VOLUME VI LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, ORE30N, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 1906 . NUMBER 50 i ynm iw . a o ;w y jl iuj k m ESS fllOH UNITED Worthy in Battle but a Menace in Peace. fScrlpps News Association) Washington, Dec 28 Congress will b urged to rid the army of all negro sol '(et the next time a consideration of the Brownsville affair arises. Many army officers and members of congress are planning on the resolution which will be presented. Four entire regiments will be affected should this measure become a law. They are: The ninth and tenth cavalry, the twenty-fourth and twenty-fifth infantry. The attack upon Captain Macklin, the atf ault of Mrs. Clifford in Oklahoma, and the fights in Fort Leavenworth, all per pretrated by negro sold;ers, ha increased the agitation against black troopers. . jffroes have been good fighters against tSe Indians. Spaniards, Philipinos, but their record for guarding the peace is filled with stories of hrawles, street fights and efforts to "shoot up" towns. As a result of this the War Depart ment finds it difficult to station negro troops when not in active service. No community wants them near. Protests invariably arise as soon as it is rumored that negro troops are to be stationed at anvpost. The same occurs in the Philippines, where the citizens object to colored troops being quartered near. J'.roes L. Slayden, the Democratic rep rsier.tative from Texas, will press the resolution providing for the honorable dis charge of al: negro troops. BUS01 IS ILL (.Scrlpps News Association) St Louis. Dec 28 Adophous Busch is critically ill with pneumonia. Physicians are doubtful as to final recovery. Fine Footwear OH r We've got it in a vast assortment. The difference between ours and the other fellows is marked. Ours are the Peters' kind PETERS' DIAMOND BRAND recognized as being the parfect fitting, better wearing and nicer appearing sort. ! Diamond Brand Shoes arc not only worn, but dc mar.tif d by the loveis of good shoes in La Grande nor MADBFORUSBY OUST STATES ARMY IS EXCITED T (Bcrlppa News Association) Tonopah, Dec 28 -Everything is in readiness for the fight between Kid Her man and Joe Gans, who fight here to the finish for the light weight championship on January 1, beginning at three o'clock, Pacific time. A large representative body from the coast is expected, The arena is completed and is the finest in the country, every seat being in close range. Herman has let down in his training and boxing so as not to injure his hands. Gans has announced that he is at weight. Betting favors Gans at two to one. The negroes are planning a big possum eat and a ball for Gans on New Year's night. Herman says the fight will not go over eighteen rounds. INSPECTING DLSTII LERIES (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, Dec.28 Secretary Wilson and Solicitor McCabe went to Baltimore to day to inspect the distilleries of that city. Herman Seigrist of Lewiston, Idaho, who is in charge of the Lewiston branch store is here looking after his La Grande interests for a few days. For TOM OVER Fastidious Fellows A great iavorite with particu lar men is our "Par Excellence" at $4 50, $5.00 and $6.00 Another popular one is the "Diamond Special" at $3.50 and $4.00 Phone Black 1301 Vergere No. 32 MY.MFC 11LM RULd THE CERMAN ELECTIONS (Scrlpps News Association) Berlin. Dec. 23. There is great excite ment already over the coming elections as the conflict between the government and the center and social Democratic dissolu tion of the Reichstag, has attracted the attention of Europe, and the uncertainty in Germany over the outcome increases the interest. Th. action of the London press on the situation is universally con demned. The report that on the eve of the dissolution the Kaiser telegraphed to Prir.cs B'j'W "I am determined to blow the whole gang to hell" has been com mented on by the North German Gazette in strrng terms. An active canvass is going on and the general opinion seems to be that Prince Buelow has already been politically killed. The result of the elec tions will be known early on the morning of the 25th of January. THE TRIAL (Scrlpps News Association) San Francisco, Dec 28 Attorneys for Schmitz appeared before Judge Graham this morning to argue the motion for a transfer of Schmitz's trial from Judge Dunne's court to some other department to secure a more speedy trial. The court has granted the application for a contin uance of the hearing until Monday morn ing. Attorney Johnson for the state, accus es Schmitz and his attorneys of trying to bunco the judges and is merely trying to secure anew trial to delay instead of speeding the trial. The mayor is Rushed ender the charges. A transfer of the case is opposed by the state on the grounds that Judge Qraham had no juris diction since Judge Dunne has not con sented to the transfer. Pending the decision of Judge Graham Judge Dunne has continued tne trial of Abe Ruef until next Wednesday morning. Judge Dunne is seriously opposed to the requested transfer because he says if the charge is made. Ruef will be asking for the same cha ge. ONLY ONE SAVED (Scrlpps News Association) Carrona. Spain, Dec. 28 The Spanish steamer. Roe. foundered off this coast to day, only one person being saved. IS TO FACE THE RACKET (Scrlpps News Association) St. Louis. Mo., Dec. 28. A close per sonal friend of Ellis Wainwright. the mill ionaire brewer. ho has been a fugitive from justice since his indictment in con nection with the bribery investigation brought by Governor Folk in 1892. says that wainwright has decided to return home and face the music. This friend states that Wainwright has remained in France and Egypt tbe greater part of the time since he has been a fugitive. - ROBBERY IN WOOLEY (8crlpi News A clatlon) Woolley. Wn.. Dec. 23 Professional cracksmen blew the safe open of the Great Northern depot last night, and secured a thousands dollars in cash and valuables. There is no clew as to the theives. (METERS DEEAYli BACK MONTANA EXECUTION POSTPONED ; Scrlpps News Association) Anacor.dai Dec. 23 The execution of Henry Paenna, for the murder of Susjd I Bryant which was fixjd for tms morning has been postpones the condemned man's attorneys have lodged notice of appeal to the Supreme Court. Paenna was tried and convicted of morder in the first degree on Oct. 17 and on Nov. 19 was sentenced to death. Under decisions of the Supreme Court ,pf Montana, a mere notice of appeal filed in court is suffient to operate as a stay qf execution until the Supreme Court decides the appeal which cannot now be done before six months at least. (ASSET Of il ROAD (Scrlpps News Association) Philadelphia, Dec. 28. President A. J Casset, of the Pennsylvania railroad, died this afternoon. Harry C. Frick will probably succeed Casset. He is now the largest share holder in the "Penny" road. He was re cently elected a director of the Wall Street faction, and it has been rumored for some time that he would be the next president. Mr. Oasset was born in 1839, and was educated in this country and German technical schools. He started in on the Pennsylvania road as a rod man and be came president of that monster railroad seven years ago. He caught the whoop ing cough while visiting his grandchildren a few days ago, when it suddenly affected his heart, and from then on he sank rap idly. OEEKIAIS aTlpps News Association) New York, Dec. 28-Ceo. W. Perkins and a man named Fairchild were indicted today on a charge of forgery to a third de gree in the New York Life Insurance Company investigation. Perkins had been warned by District Attorney Jerome that the indictments would be returned. He was in the court when the bills were handed and he was formerly arrested, immediately being arianged before Re coraer uoit. Me pieaaea not guilty, on tne condition that he could withdraw it and interpose another plea before Janu ary twenty-first. He was bailified at ten thousand, which amount was furnished by J. P. Morgan, Jr., and Cleveland Dodge. The prisoner was released. PRESIDENT SNOOTS TURKEYS tScrlpps News Association) Norfolk, Va., Dec 28-The weather cierk is certainly working for a promotion as the sample of which he has succeeded in furnishing for the Piesident's turkey hunt is something extraordinary for this I season of the year. The President who is accompanied by his sons and General Rixia and others went out this morning to Pine Knot Forest, A:bermarle county They were not accompanied by the ladies, who went horseback riding. Thi Presi dential party is so large that a number are accomodated at the home of Mr. Wilmers near the President's lodge. All the Roorevelts are present with the ex ception of Mrs. Longworth. NEW CUBAN SUGAR COMPANY (Scrlpps News Association) Jersey City. Dec 28 The Santa Claia Raw Sugar Company has been incorpor ated here by Baltimore, New York, and Cuban capitalists. The capital stock is $3,000,000 of which $1,000,000 is pre ferred and $2,000,000 common. The Logumitio sugar factory near Cienfuegoe Cuba, with over 5000 acres of land, some 30 miles of narrow gauge railroad, shios and electric light plant have been acquired. DIED TODAY INSiA IB ( SMELTER EXPLOSION (Scrlpps News Association) St. Lake, Dee. 28 One is dead, three fatally injured and two were seriously burned as a result of an explosion at the Highland Boy Smelter this morning. The explosion was caused by the contact of wet dope and hot matt when the big con veyor was tapped. Oscar Wallin is dead and Thomas Fox, Oscar Tripp "i A'.rr.a Mathews are fatally injured and the seriously burned are Scott Bridghurt and Fred Davis. SPAIN TOW WHEAT AND FLOUR (Scrlpps Newt Association) Madrid.Dec. 28-The bill providing for temporary taxing of foreign wheat 2 pesetas and flour 1 pesetas per 100 kilo grams, introduced by Navarro Reverter Minister of France will become law on or about the 1 0 of January as there is no opposition to the measure. fOUNDER OF THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR (Scrlpps New Association) New York. Dec. 28 Rev. Dr. Francis E. Clark, the founder of the Christain Endeavor and president of the Worlds Union sailed from hereto-day for Jamaica for a tour of the island in the interest of the movment, he will speak in nine different centers before leaving for Cuba on Feb. 1 st. TERR I EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS Toilet Cases Books Perfumes Fancy Stationery Shaving Sets Fine Bruihes Leather Goods Fine Cigars Confectionery, etc. I NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY i LA GRANDF, I Free Oregon You are entitled to 20,40, 80 120 or 160 acres FREE you simply pay for the cost of irrigation, which is $10.00 per acre, payable one-fourth cash, balance in three equal annual payments. Title direct from the STATE OF OREGON. This land is going fast; do not delay; call or write today. EASTERN OREGON Foley Block IKTS A TERRIBLE (Scrlpps News Association) Jackson. Dec 28 The Governor of this state offers a rewaid of Ave hundred dollars each for the capture, dead or alive of Hall Bird. Earnest Brown, Dan Kerr, all white men who are all alleged 'to have shot Clint Nicholson, an innocent negro farmer, and burned him while he was not yet dead. He a' so offer five hundred . for the capture of Tom Ciu.ii.-,, s r.;;?? who murdered John O'Brien, a railroad detective, VEGA ENGLISH TO OPERATE FISHERIES . (Scrlpps New Association) - London, Dec 28 A ;ompany was final ly formed here today with a capital of $800,000 to work the Brittish Columbia halibut and herring fisheries. Mr. Weth ley who was sent on behalf of the pro motors to make investigations on the grounds, reported that steam trawlers could be successfully worked. Opera-.' tions will be commenced as soon as possible. SCOTLAND IS SNOWBOUND (Scrlpps News Association) Edendurg, Scotland, Dec. 28 This city is snow bound. Traffic is suspended and the coast is dangeous. Our stock of desirable holiday gifts has proved attractive to those who realize that Christ mas good will is no excuse for extravagance and that a satis factory saving can be made on anything we supply. Our stock is heavy at ail times, unusually heavy now but it is probable that at the very last assortment will be somewhat broken. Hence every dollar will count. In fine Toilet Articles, Mirrors, and like sensible articles of every day usefulness there is no dan ger of our stock being exhausted. You will be able to find what you want to the last hour and minute or after Christmas for that matter. OREGON State Lands COLONIZING CO. f U Grande, Oregon