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.'hi. . . . .. - : BECOME' A boosting member of the union COUNTY GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION t; VOLUME VI LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY. OREGON. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 29 1906,, NUMBER 31 'I 'A . ..... m t ri in tax' in tr in rs ei i ri r ifi tf is in i.i lie ii ir t i i. r- i; i HE WILL LOOK THEM f lATEtt Ccripps Newt Association) ' Bakersfield. Cal. Dec 79-L. B Hicks, the rescued entombed miner has received two proposals of marriage from two maid ens who reside in Southern California. H refuses to divulge their names and says that he intends to look up the writ ers when he completes his theatrical - BRICK WAIL FALL tpps New Association) Sin Francisco. Dec. 29 Five laborers were injured, two probably fatally, by a falling wall on Pine and Battery Streets. The men were working upon a foundation when the wall came down without warn ing. A huge mass of brick and stone fell upon the workingmen, burying two and partially enveloping others. GRAND JURt INDICTMENT (Bcrlpps News Association) . Lot Angeles Dec 29 The federal grarytjry today voted a batch of indict ment against the Santa Fe railroad, on the charge of rebating. It is believed that only the company is involved but a number of local officials and citizens as wall. All SAVED (Scrlpps News Association) H York, Dec. 29. The ferry boat Patron of the Erie Railroad Company with fifty passengers aboard collided with a freight lighter on North river and sunk. All of the crew and passengers were res ' cued. Eighteen teams were drowned. A heavy fog prevailed at the time of the accident. fine Footwear For Fastidious Fellows Ve've got it in a vast assortment. The difference between ours and the other fellows is marked. Ours are the Peters' kind-PETERS' DIAMOND BRAftD recognized as being the parfect fitting, X Aetter wearing and nicer Diamond Brand Shoes are manded by the loers of 4. t w U MADS FOR US BY ANOTHER RUSSIAN TRAdtDY (Scrlpps New Association) Lukoff, Dec. 29 Twenty workmen from Lodz today forced their way into the house of Col. Obrutshoff. in this 'city and killed him. The assassins bound the ser vants and set the place on fire. Col. Obrutshoff was formerly in command at Lodz and used great brutality in hunting out 'he rioters. RP0RTS ARE VERIFIED (Scrlpps News Association) Fort Worth, Tex Dec 29 Special com missioner Purdy, sent to Texas by the President to investigation and secure more details on the Brownsville negro affair, already has the affidavits of twenty witnesses who saw the negro soldiers shooting into Brownsville houses He found a number of witnesses who saw the soldiers leap the walls of the fort and run for the town. (Scrlpps News Association) Washington Dec 29 After a confer ence this afternoon between Secretary Bonoparte and Delvin, it is announced that a course of action has been decided upon in the Japanese school question but the plans will not be made public at present. RED (ROSS ACTIVE . (Scrlpps News Association) Washington. Dec. 29 The Red Cross Society today sent $3400 for the relief of the sufferers of the recent earthquake in Chili. GRAIN MARKET (ScriDDB News Association) Chicago, Dec. 29-Wheat opened at 73 closed at 73k; corn opened at 40?o closed at 40'; oats opened at 33) closed at 33. appearing sort. not only worn, but de good shoes in La Grande DECIDES ON COURSE Of ACTION 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 Verger e No. 32 JAP PERIODICAL ADVOCATES ASSASSINATION Of TEDDY (Scrlpps News Association) San Francisco. Dec 29 The Board of Education, this mornirg received a mark ed copy of the Japanese revolutionary newspaper published in Berkely. in which the assassination of President Roosevelt is advocated. It says: "Our policy is to HO CfflAl UPRISING (Scrlpps News Association) Washington, Dec. 29. Secretary Taft this morning said that he had assuring re ports from Governor Magoon, that there is no danger of a general uprising. The provisional government of this country is established and will continue its functions peaceably. Secretary Taft, forced by reports, says ;My ambitions are not politically.' I am not seeking the preside' tial nomination. I do not expect to become a candidate, but I am not foolish enough to say that I would refuse in the event of so great re sponsibility, because I would not decline." 1 E It was only neccessary for an opport-1 unity for the peopie of this city and vicin ity to show their appreciation and esteem in which they hold Judges Eakin and Crawford. The large rooms of the Commercial Club were filled last evening at the te ceptirn given in honor of these two gen tlemen. A slort but interesting program consisted of vocal solos by Miss Jean Mc Donald and Mrs. J. J. Carr, violin and piano solos by the Misses Bertha and Harriet Young. Turner Oliver in a short introductory address opened the way for a genial flow of oratory which followed, by paying merited tribute to both gentlemen, having personally known them since they became residents of the county. Rev. E. B. Hays paid a glowing tribute to the life of Judge Eakin from the stand point of Christian citizenship, and extend ed a warm welcome to Judge Crawford. District Attorney F. S. Ivanhoe was assigned the Eighth Judicial D. strict as his subject. This district comprises trie counties of Wallowa and Union, being thus united. Mr. Ivanhoe showed how the b(.st of feeling should be courted be tween them. He also related several amusing incidents in the early experiences of Judges Eakin and Crawford while 0 ( R P 0 00ft AKIN AD YOUTH KIllS EOSTER MOTHER (Scrlpps News Association) St. Helens.Ore. Dee. 29 Bert Hulman, aged 1 3. this morning confessed to murder ing his foster mother, Mrs. Sarah Ayers. who resides near Warren last night foi TRIAL POSTPONED (Scrlpps News Association! Boise. Idaho, Dec. 29 Harry Orehard who confessed to the assassination of formei governor Steunenburg wat taken to Caldwell this morning to appear before the district court. The case was continued for the term. overthrow the Mikado of Japin and the President of the United States, as they represent the capitalist class, and, do it as soon as possible. Neither will we hesit ate as to the means to reach the end". The board is determined to put the matter in the hands of the postal authorities. EXPECTED 111 CUBA SAY HE WILL ACCEPT Columbus, Ohio, Dec 29 The Roose velt supporters say that they know that Taft will run for President They say hat the attack of senator r oraker on President is responsible for Taft's an nouncement at this time. The Taft-Roose- velt leaders express their confidence in their ability to clean up Foraker and Dick at the tame time at the coming contest They say that either Foraker will lose his political office or he will surra nder the Ohio delegation to Taft and beg the terms by which he will be allowed a re election to the senate Of JUDGES ( striving to win cases for their clients and glory for themselves. judge rewtord, bei"K called upon. stated that for the past 26 years he had been a resident of this county ana after viewing the development of the county, stated that it laid largely with the citizens of this city whether or not it would be come the metropolis of Eastern Oregon or whether it remained an ordinary city;that it was possible to have pure water, good streets and roads leading out in all direc tions. Judge Eakin's remarks in response to the many econiums that had been said of him, while claiming his unworthiness, spoke feelingly of the pleasant associa- I tions that had mark d his life, at the be ginning of his profession, in this county j thirty-two years ago. He would always J claim Union county as his home, and for- ever hold dear the pleasant memories of ! the past. The ladies of theLyle Tuesday Musical and Neighborhood Clubs served light re freshments, and after an hour or more of saying good bye to Judge Eakin, wish ing him and his health and prosperity, and extending a royal welcome to Judge Crawford, one by one, the crowd dis persed. The reception will long be re membered by those in whose honor it was given and by those attending. revenge for punishment. "He shot her thru the head with a rifle. The youth had been adopted into the family from the Boys and On s Aid Society. ROBBERS ATTACK BOOKKEEPER (Scrlpps News Association) Dover. N. H Dec. 29.-Early this morning robbers attacked the bookkeeper Chas. Ooldthwaite of Fish Bros., brick yards. They thought they had killed him. They ignited the plant which resulted in a lots of$J0O.003. Ooldthwaite escaped RAWfORD INDIANA JOURNAL'S CORK SHOW rli.i Nw A mortal Ion Lafayette, Ind., Dec. 29. The corn show promoted by the Lafayette Morning Journal for the purpose of interesting farmers in corn improvement, was held here today and was highly successful, as there was a very large number of exhibits from all parts cf the state and a capital attendance. Professor Q. J. Christie, of Purdie University, who acted as judge, stated that some of the samples were as fine as could be pfoduced. TWO CARDINAL DIES (Scrlrpa News Association) Rome, Dec. 29 Cardinals F. Cavaguis aged 65 and L. Tripepiaged 70 died here today. Paralysis being the cause of death in each instance. PFfHVFD Nil (Scrlpps New Association) Lot Angeles, Deo 29 Jim Jeffries laid today he had received no word from manager Delany that he hat tigned an agreement at San Francitco for a fight with Sqxiret at Pyolite in April for a thirty thousand dollar purse. He does not know whether he will reenter the ring for tuch a sum Toilet Cases Books Perfumes Fancy Stationery Shaving Sets Fine Brushes Leather Goods Fine Cigars Confectionery, etc. WORD RM DAY EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY LA GKANDTf, OREGON jFrcc Oregon 1 Irrigated ' 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 COLONIZING CO. I Foley Block ' BOTH ARE READY TOR BIG FRAY (Scrlpps News Association) Tonopah, Dec 29 With the great fight only three days off, both the principal are reported in the very pink of condition. Cans wat weighed this morning and tip ped the beam at on thirty-two and a half. Herman is slightly heavier, but will have no troutle in making , the proper ', weight. Herman took an unusually long ' jog this morning thru the heavy mud. The general run of the betting it to tn enact ! that the fight will not last over fifteen ; .....J. LI ..... frk.fr the battle will not latt more than twenty rounds, and of course he sayt that Her man will win the fight, RONE EXHIBITION IN 1911 ' (Scrlpps New Association) Rome, Dec." 29 An appropriation of 6,000.000 there ($1,200,000) was mad today for the purpose of the great exhibi tion to be held here in 1911. Signor uuiao oacein announced mac me uircus. Maximus, the Colliteum the Batht of Antoniut and the via Latin would be restored for the exhibition and that at the tame time the great monument to King Victor Emanuel would be unveiled. Half the appropriation will be contributed by the city and half of the nation. Our stock of desirable holiday gifts hat proved attractive to thoae who realize that Christ mat good will it no excuse for extravagance and that a satis factory saving can be made on anything we supply. Our stock it heavy at ail timet, unusually heavy now but it it 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 it no dan ger of ourttock being exhausted. You will be able to find what you want to the last hour and minute or after Christmas for that matter. State Lands j! La Grande, Oregon v I1 4 n
