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M f iff m pit f VOLUME VI. , LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON, MONDAY, JANUARY 14 190? , NUMBER"" ARCHBISHOP INTERRED C (Salens News Association) San 'Frantisco, 1 4 Th re main .of Archbishop Montgomery were interred this afternoon. The services at the church and Vie funeral pageant were the most impressive of any in the history of the (past, fuiiy eiiii uiuumuu unu'uiii of he Catholic societies formed a part of the pageant. Services at the grave side were fully as impressive as those at the church Archbishop Riordan threw the first clod of earth on the coffin when it had been lowered in the grave' MILITARY CAPTAIN (OURTMARTLALE D (Scrlppe News Association) - Brooklyn. Jan 1 4 The chargee against Captain Louis Gendel of the First Bat terv N. O. N Y nf h,;n.fnr.j if from armory employees were the suhject lcourtmartial investigations at the First Battery Armory here today. A s Captain Wendel has refused the ser vices of a lawyer and has announced that he will require no witnesses. The court is composed as. follows: Brigadier Gen James H Uoyi. Com . mander of the Third Brigade. Col George H Fox of the Seventy-fourth and Col Chat Hitchcock of the First The judge advocate ie Major George Lawyer, of General Lloyds staff, an expert in con ducting the prosecution in military courts. TO STUDY THE GMT EQIWE i ' (Scrlppe News Association J Tashkent, Asiatic, Russia, Jan. 1 4. The French. American, Russian and Ger man expeditions have all preparations f eude here to view the partial eclipse of the sun this afternoon. In addition to making the usual observations, the 'ex peditions will study the condition of the upper air by means of baloons and auto matic instruments. Happy.Weekjs making smiling shoppers Smiline shoppers reflect - - . . v . j vviliui VI til O store. The aisles are filled with happy shoppers, completely surrounded by bargains There is no reason why every shopper should' not be happy- here are needed or coveted articles priced within reach of every woman's purse. No need to think of economy, we have done that for you happily. ' A smiling shopper becomes a loyal customer. We want your friend to learn of the spirit of our "happy week" If they have not attended this sale, there is still time. New bargains are added daily and are conducive of the most appreciative smiles. And there is a practical side to the smile to buy exactly what you want at your own price makes shopping a joy-and makes possible the jollity of our "Happy week", k happy bargain makes a merry buyer. Come - Its smiling time this week. All Hats priced to Phone Black 1301 HECTKlCAl SHOW ll! CHICAGO iScrtppa News Association) Chicago, HI, Jan. 14. The electrical show which opened in the Coliseum here today is a great success. There ie on view an electrical lamp, of the incandes cent type, whiuh will burn by talking to it,or by allowing the current to pass through a human body without inconven ence or danger, the lamp burning undim nished all the time. Through a highly sensative transmitter the human voice is carried to the carbon of an are lamp, where it is distinctly reproduced. More than 160 leading - electric manufacturers in the country have exhibits. DISCUSSING LABOR PROBLEMS (Scrlppe News A Klatlon) Nashville, Tenn. Jan. 14 Governo John 1. Cox was the principal speaker at the annual 'convention of the. Nashville TrarfM ami Labor Council today, lie pointed out that during the year there were 887 strikes in the country, involving 91,550 me n, of whom 65,812 were ' benefited and 1 1,183 were not helped. The total cost of the strikes was $3,952,896, The International Typographical Union wae advanced $52,619 in its fight foran eight hour day. The convention unanimosuly de cided that the union label of the printers be inserted on the eight hour flag of trade unionism. f POULTRY Scrlppe News Association) Nashville. Tenn., Jan. 1 4. The Tenne- see State Poultry Breeders Ass'n show which opened this morning has beaten all records in the South as far as the number of exhibits is concerned. Turkeys, ducks, geese, pea fowls and water fowls from al sections of the southern and middle states to the number of 5330 are on view. The attendance is very large, the prizes are valuable and the best poultry in the country can bese6n. IfflilAlll EXHIBITON the happv spirit which rredomina r.e? ADDED TO OUR BARGAIN LIST All millinery in street and trimmed go for a smile and a few pennies, we have a good selection, especially in $5 to $8.50 values $3.00 5.50 8.50 go at $ go at goat W-i.,, i TilT if'ffT BISHOP MOORE Who will deliver hie lecture in the Methodist Church here this evening, under the auspices of the Epworth League ' MfMM - RECEPTION TO BISHOP Many took advantage of the opportun ity to personally meet Bishop Moore this afternoon, by attending the public , recep tion given at toe J W Cuilr h::. ' . . S P, WRECK AT OGDEN (Scrlppe News Association) Ogden, January le-Three mail care, an engise, two Pullmans and a diner were tumbled into ditch at Gartnsy this morning. The care which were demol ished were a part of the Southern Pacific Fast Mail west bound. The engine ie still under the engine dead. Scares are seriously injured' Tlje accident ie due to defective rails. B. & 0. WRECK (Scrlppe News Association) Pittsburg, Jan. 14. There wae another wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad this morning at Delven, when the Chicago Express collided with a switch engine, A dense fog covered the town and yards and Engineer Meyers wae unaware of the approach of the express until the collision came. He was instantly killed. His fire man wae fatally injured. HEBREWS IN CONFERENCE (Scrlppe News Association) f Atlanta, Ga, Jan 1 4 The Union of American Hebrews congregations com manded a four day session here today. The attendance is fifty per cent larger than at any previous meeting no less than 700 delegates from all parts of the country being prestnt Questions dealing with immigration of Hebrews to the south and the extention of charitable in stitutions will be fully discussed. hats still the J .98 1.98 2.98 Verger e No. 32 , nfi TRANSMITS tiit TO SEKATE (Bcrtpps New Association) j Washington, Jan 14 President Roose velt this tferooon transmitted to the sen ate special message, containing the re port of Major Blocksom and Assistant Attorney General Purdy on the Browne ville colored troop affair, also the shells clips and bullets gathered oath scene., V" rr;v nms of the wit- nessese who heard the voices of the negro soldiers on the night of the raid and who saw them climb . over the garrison fence and start the shooting, It gives Wit names :or fourteen witnesses who actually saw the shooting. The ammu nition used could not have been fired - by any other nrtae than the ones carrried by tne eoldiere. , The President says it Is im possible that the officers and the rest of the soldiers Should, not know what had nappenea. . una , witness says that at least twenty-five soldiers participated in the raid In the message the President revokes the order barring the dismissed soldiers from civil employment OREGON LEGISLATURE The Oregon Legislature organized today; President of the Senate, Haynesof Wash ington county; Speaker of the House, Davie af Marion county. Portland, Jan 12 At the fifth annual convention of the Osteopaths which was In session here today, Dr. F. E, Moore, of LaGiande, wae elected vice president He held the executive seat three years ago. A bill was framed for presentation to the State Legislature by which it is hoped to secure a State Board of Examiners for osteopaths whereby they may be licensed for practice the same ae doctors of medicine are. In the bill osteopathy is defii.ed as "that science or system of medicine which treats diseases of the human body by manual therapeutics for the stimulation of the remedial and re sisting forces within the body itself, for thfl correction of misplaced tissue and the re.noval of obstructions or interferences with the fluids of the body, all without the internal administration of drugs or medicines. Oregon is one or me eigntoen states in in the Union that is without laws regulat ing the regular licensing of the osteopaths and naturally the members of the associ ation are anxious to see the n.eded legis lation. Mrs. Dr. Moore, of Li Grande, was chosen as one of the program committee for the ensuing year. SNAKE RIVER ISUOSED Lewiston, Jan 14 Nivigition on the Snake river between here and Riparia has been suspended, owing to the great flow of ice. which is a most unusual con dition of affairs. The steamer Lewiston did not make her return trip and the steamer Spokane is still tied up at the dock. Both boats are owned and oper ated by the O. R. & N. VALUABLE DOG POISONED Last night a valuable dog owned by Mrs. Ida M. Greenwood, was poisoned and oied after suffering terrible agony. Whether or not some one has started the inhuman act of poisoning canines is of course not yet asserted itseif, but should such be the case it would be well for owners of valuable dogs to keep close watch of them, Even a ciirr deserves a better death than 'poisoning, hut when it comes tomaltre&tipj; valuable house pets in so cruul a manner, something should be done to apprehend theperpretrators. ' LARGE CONTRACT The Washington Nursery company has just closed a contract with the Arcadia Irrigation association of Spokane for the sa e of 1,000.000 apples trees This is believed to be the largest single sale of applee trees ever consummated by any nursery. DR. MOORE HONORED CANADA'S PROSPERITY (Rcrlpps News Association ' -. Winnipeg. , Jan. 1 4--Figure published today indicating the commercial prosper ity of western Canada show that the grain crop of the three provinces totaled 201.020.148 bushels, and that up to date 63,729,1 00 bushels of wheat have been marketed. There are 1,200 interioi ele vators, and yet these are insufficient to handle the grain crop with the present car supply of th railway. t The cattle industry also is a very im portant factor in the country's wealth, $4,029,639 net having been paid to rancher alone last year, and prices rul ing fairly high, an average of over $47 head for export steer being paid. Some 130.000 bead of cattle were received at the Winnipeg stock yards, and 86,000 were carried to the seaboard over the Canadian Pacific, an increase of 27,000, compared with the previous year. ,Th supply of hog was altogether in adequate to meet the demands of the hums uU u iv;:i;i pr!c; ef ?T " per hundred weight prevailed. The sup ply of sheep was much below the re quirement ' ' 1 .ftrlppa New Association rortiana, ore.. Jan. 14.-The entire Northwest ie experiencing the coldest weather in many year. The fuel famine throughout the country adds to th suffer- r - t- i , , i . ng. i n uoiumoia river is irozen over at Vancouver and all navigation on the upper river ie blocked. The Willamette i filled with floating ice. - ( - f INE SHOW Of SHETIAN DS (Scrlpps News Association) Cleveland. Ohio, Jan 14 -The Cleveland Fanciers Club held their second annual show of Shetland ponies In the Armory here today. Ponies from the smallest horses in the world to the ordinary pony are shown and specimens from the beaut iful herds of H. A. Everett of Willoughly. are being paraded. The attendance of sportsmen and persons interested In horse breeding is very large. The show is a great success. , THEY RAN AWAY The Electric Light Company's team, which transports the material wagon about the city and valley, was this morn ing hitched in the roar of the company office, but they didn't remain their long. A slight noise frightered the team, and in a moment they were sailing out thiu the alley between the light office and the bank building. The sudden defection on reaching Dopot street was too much for the wagon and over it went. The box was broken, awheel smashed and the team thrown. When the team was cut from under the debris it was found that neither of the horses were injured. But there were bits of wire, globes, hammers, screws and other lighting paraphernalia scattered for a block and the line crew spent most of the forenoon picking up the lost articles. ! YOU RISK iSlHf w . I By having me EXAMINE I GUARANTEE PERFECT FIT FOR ONE YEAR Or will cheerfully refund your money I have never had patient that was not satisfied with my glasses Heidenreich Building f up t Bohnenkamp vr m. ,) IT The usual Union colinty fight will again bob up in the Legislature this year. For a number of year there has been a con flict between Union and . La Grande for the retention of the county seat Thie we finally fought out at th last general election, when La Grande retained the county capital by about 74 per cent of it; ? wn.osrt. Now the people of Union propose to have a new county created to, be known a Hot Lake county. The territory proposed to be included In the new county consist of , abou t , onefif th o the Area of Union county and would mean the probable selection of Union a th county seat of the new county, Thi legislation is considered by many of the new Union county people to be merely the sequel of the county seat fight PROGRAMME IS NOTPLEASING The creation of the new county would result in cutting up the pretty little valley a programme that is not viewed with favor ey many of the people of the county. Oregonian , , GREAT CORN SHOW IN INDIANA (Scrlppe News Association) Vincennee, Ind Jan 14 In the Perdue University today there was a very inter esting exhibition of corn from all parte of the atats. It was held under the auspice of the Indian Corn Growers Association and wae attended bv grain men from all southern state. The show wa held in -connection with the corn school and I of great educational value. The exhibits are divided into five classes and valuable premiums will be offered In each section. CV7) ,) ts? r s-.Xr-W&nJ VISIT OUR CANDY PARLORS SEL0ER, Candy TrJz Man NOTHING I YOUR EYES,! fully NEW JEWELER vuuuuiAt AND OPTICIAN L Ill DIVllll Meeecttv v-'i H ii ..,,.A . i "r r