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of 7 ,). &wM my M. 'MX v a JJ&Mhy- Mti, I'i lit I VOLUME vu. LA GRANDE. tXtoS COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY, ACGCST 21, 1908. NUMBER 277. m ,1 1 r r i I SEVERE STORM ii IS GENERA L BARNS CONSCMED BY LIGHTNING FIRE AT TNION. One of the Most Severe Storms of a General Nature to Pass Over the Valley la Years, Experienced Lost - Night Rains General, But Wind and Lightning Selected Specific v Spot to Do Their Worst Damage With reports from every city and town In the valley to corroborate the general and severe storm has not vis ited the Grande Ronde valley in many years, than that which last evening passed over this city, and visited every other community with a more or less degree of severity.' Union and Cove fared the worst, for aside from burn ing up a barn on the Mlckla ranch, five miles from Union, the lightning and winds laid low a goodly portion of the telephone system around Union and Cove. Storms Beneficial. Its an ill wind that blows no good, and so it was last night. While wheat fields suffered slightly, fruit trees were thinned to some extent of their fruit, entire trees ruined by the wind and lightning In other Instances, threshing retarded for a time, still the several hundred acres of sugar beets that needed rain badly, have assumed different hue today. With .3d Inches of rain in La Grande, where it was not as heavy as it was in Cove, Union and Summervllle, there was sufflloent moisture to give the beets revived life. As the rains vlsltedevery portion of the valley, practically all the beet fields have benefited by the rains. In La Grande the showers were se . vere but short-lived, and though there (Continued on page 1.) ROOSEVELT NEARLY DONE. Wants to Get Away From Executive Affairs for Hunting Grounds. . ; New York, Aug. ft. "I am about through now, for I have done my work and wanted to get away so the new administration will be unable to ask my advice." ' . ' These are the words of President Roosevelt to his friends, according to an article in the American magazine. He is quoted as saying that he Is anx- ious to meet the kaiser without pomp. He is most Interested over the invi tations to hunt with the king of Italy and the emperor of Austria, hut he has decided to go direct to Africa 0 forego the dazzle of European courts. EXPRESS LINES ' DEFTCHISlll HURL OPEN DEFIANCE A1 EXISTING RULING. nRPT CTATIRM lit 10 1 Jiniiun III BRYAN TOUR COMMONER TO SPEAK AT DES MOINES ON TARIFF. I Though In the First Station of His Campaign Tour, He Has Refused to Talk Today, Icvotlng AU Time to Preparation Tonight's Speech the Opening Gun of the Campaign Hat. Busy Hour Mapped Out At Chi cago for Three Days. a Fight on Us Hands to Force Ex press Companies to Obey Small Shippers' Privilege From the East ' to the Pacific Coast Say They lie fuse to Adhere to. tlio Ruling To - Fight the Cane In Courts. San Francisco, Aug. 21. -Open de fiance was hurled into the face of the Interstate commerce commission by the Express companies and the big trunk lines in connection with the re cent ruling of the commission to the effect Hhat small shippers may com bine on consignments from the east in order to enjoy a carload rate. The transportation companies have notified the commission that they would not accept the ruling. They will carry the fight Into the courts. The matter was brought to "the at tention of Commissioner Lane by the small dealers of this city several months ago and the decision giving the right to combine shipments fol lowed. ' Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 21. Bryan arrived here this morning and was es corted by the democratic club to his hotel. He makes his tariff speech to night The great commoner locked himself In his room and gave orders not to be disturbed until this afternoon. In to night's &jKech will, be tired the first gun of the democratic campaign. It will be the first speech made by Bry an since his speech of acceptance. (Continued on page 4.) it JSPAIIITED AS Mil 0 WIFE OF NOTED MURDERER EXPLAINS HUSBAND'S POLICY. Deaf Mutes In Session. Mrs. Huln, Wire of Arniy Officer Now In Jail Facing Trial Jor Mur- ' der, Grown Talkative and Comments on HuKbund's Deeds Was Beaten and Starved Into Alleged Confession Hoi to See ner Husband und Ills' Brother Hanged Soon, ? Boston, Aug. Hi, ji, i.w.'r.; his brother are rascals. I hope they will both hang. Thornton Halns 1 an arch-fiend." ,' . This Is the statement of Mrs. Claudia Halns, wife of Captain Halns, who killed William Annls, precipitating an army scandal. She continued: "Those scoundrels are capable of anything. In my husband's absence Thornton tried to make love to me. hate hfm. He poisoned my husbund's mind. I was beaten, starved and crazed until I signed some papers re ferrlng to, an alleged cor'esslon.. My husband is a bruit, and 11 he had shot me, what would have become of my Oilldren?" Halns Is a Wreck. New York, Aug. 21. Captain Hntnp APPLY FOR NEW TRIAL. Famous Standard Oil Case Makes Its Appearance In Court Again. Chicago, Aug. 21. Counsel for the government today filed a petition for a rehearing by the United States court of appeals In the case of the Standard Oil company of Indiana, in which Judge Landia assessed a J29.000.000 fine. The decision was reversed by the higher court and action for a re hearing was recommended by Attor ney General Bonaparte, Yctcrduy's; BiimcImiU Scores, Portlund, 6; Oakland, 3. -Los Angeles, 3; San Francisco, I. Is on the verge of collapse In his cell providence. R. I., Aug. 21. A novel I today. He refuses food, and mutters convention, and one which affords an 'constantly over his wife's alleged Illustration of the capacity of human j downfall. He Is under the constant beings to triumph over the greatest care of physicians. Little can bo difficulties, Is the 28th biennial ses- done for him. ' Hhls, brother is in an ston of the New England Gallaudet adjoining cell, cool, eats and sleep Association of the Deaf, opened here well. today. The association - was founded ' u in not believed that there will bi in 1854 to perpetuate the memory of :.n;- suggestion of Mrs. Halns bocom Dr. Thomas H. Oallaudet, who founds ing a second Evelyn Thaw, She will ed the first school for the deaf In contend that her relations with Annie America at Hartford, and set an exam- were merely friendly. She will assert pie for all the other states of the ' union. , (Continued on page 4.) GREAT UNDER-PRICE SELLING OF LADIES' DAINTY WAIST $3.00 Waists all white, made frem theshierest of dainty materials, trimmed with lace, solid and open work em broiered front, with tucks and pleats, short and threes quarter length sleeves. This season newest waiits, sold regularly at $2.5 and $.5.00 now $1.78 $1.25 and$L50 White Lawn Waist - - 88c 2$00 Waists, White andi Colored Y - - $1.38 I TAFT IIITIfflTES III White Shiit Waists at Price II Gain tea Cloth Sulfa at a saving from S5 to fid per cent.. NOTHIW RESERVED. t - r 1-21 Gf fnvas Shoes at a Substantial Saving 12.28 ladles' Canvas Oxfords. . .81.49 $1.50 misHes Canvas Oxfords. ... BHc 11.75 ladles' Canvas Oxfords.... tTc All tailored Wash Suits, Including Attractive Dainty Wash Goods at Unusually Attractive Prices. Dainty sheer material of all wanted kinds in whitk and many beautiful evening colors-Patterns in stripes, checks, plaids and dainty floral de ' signs. 12 1-2 to 15c values at the yard 8c. 16c to 20c value the yd. lie. 25c to 35c values the yd now 19c All men's 65c medium and lightweight underwear 50c, all 75c men's summer underwear 53c, all men s $1.55 underwear 95c If yon would keep posted on tlx . 0"' v.rl oflhsnnr go,!., and get fir,. , MCl S SttaW fj (7 and rholceX srimitions, you shouk1 M'f-' vWt our store several Untei a wrk. Hale 1 J) PfttP ,,7 t-j, r-V right now. Sew goods arriving dally . '. tyfr BREAK i PRINCIPLES CIUNGE BCT PARTY NAME STANDS FIRM. Before a Gathering of Taft Friend the Repulilk-an Candidate Discourse on Pnrty Name and Party Prinelplcs Know South In I'siially Solid, But Inlliiitaes Bryan May Not Carry III Favored Sot-lion Tills Tliiuv-Many Attend Meeting. Hot Springs, Aug. 21. Several spe cial trains arrived during the morn ing, bringing republicans from all sec tions of the state. The big republi can meeting was held In the baseball park. Taft made an appointment to meet a delegation of colored men from the National Baptist convention in Cincin nati on Septenther 22. Polltleally, Tsft said: "I know tho south Is conservative. Py trudltllin its attachment to demo crats Is firm, fctlt a party represents principles whlh change, though the name of the narty remains the same. It seems that after a while tho tradi tional attachmtri! -rst lightly on an Intelligent community. Where the republicans are In power It Is not natural that they will summon to the executive portions leading men of the opposing rank." Taft pointed -out the overwhelming msj jrlty given McKinley and Rooxe velt In the maintenance of the gold standard and the protective tariff. He declared the conduct of the present administration Is the expression of the will of the people. He devoted much time to Roosevelt's efforts to purge the country of corporation evils. FLEET BIS PIE. IKE BRILLIANCY OF SYDNEY , W ELCOME VNBOVNDED. Pleasing Parade and Splendid Offlclul Dinner Constitute Day's Program- Roosevelt Receives Word From Brit ish Official and Immediately Re turns Thanks for Honors Yankee Navy Not a Menace to Any Country, Says Roosevelt. ram ii DEPOSITORS' ASSOCIATION IN A LIVELY TANGLE. Fullure of Market Street Bunk In Sren - Francisco Causes Formutlou of Sov cthI Protect le Association Re ceiver Withdraws Sanction Boxnuner Ono Member Saw' Opportunity to Make Money Mad man Starts Trou. blo In Restaurant. Ban Francisco, of Ocean Beach Cal., Aug. 21 narrowly escaped Bydney. Aug, 11. The first days of the formal entertainment to the offi cers and sailors of the Atlantic fleet came to a brilliant close tonight with an official dinner by the state depart ment. The tendency of the speeches made was to cement the ties between the whites for the defense of the Pa cific Islands. Lord Northcote, the governor general, and Premier Deu kln, paid tributes to the United States and complimented the fleet officers and crew, j Admiral Bperry and other officers responded to the welcome. . The electrical- effects of the decora tions tonight are magnificent and un equalled in this part of the world. The parade today, In which the sail ors marched, caused much enthusiasm. Roosevelt Sends Thanks, Oyster Bay, Aug. 121. President Roosevelt today received through the Brlllxh charge d'affaires, a cable mes sage from Lord Northcote, describing the reception of the fleet at Sydney, and extending greetings. Roosevelt wired his reply of thanks. In clos ing, the president said: "For the American navy Is a men ace to no power; on the contrary, as we believe no asset Is of such high Importance as .thnt of securing peace and Justice throughout the world." death at the hands of a maniac, An derson Breco. Harris found Bresco In his restaurant breaking up the fur niture. He grabbed a knife and start ed for Harris. After a desperate fight Bresco was taken to the police station In ropes. DepoNltors Clulis in Trouble, The depositors associations,' re sulting from the failure of the Mar ket Street bank, are involved In a merry war for the privilege of aiding the depositors to regain their money. Receiver Mooser today withdrew his sanction from both associations and tore the notices from the bank win dow. The trouble was started when Frank Olft formed an association to rival the Market Street Bank Depositors' Pro tective association. Ke offered to un dertake suits for the recovery of the money for one per cent as fee. Arizona O. O. P. Phoenix, Arls., Aug. 21. Delegates to the number of 177 will meet here tomorrow- In' a republican territorial pnnvnftnn t nnmlniitA a MjnrHilutA for delegate to congress. Party lead ers declare that the republicans have good prospects of success In Arizona this fall.. Wrwtling Match Set. Los Angeles, Aug. 21. H. C. Bow den, formerly a member of the Olym pic club of San Francisco, was today matched to wrestle O. W. Isaacs of the Los Angules Athletic club on Sep tember 6, for the middleweight ama Uur championship of . the Pacific Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses were granted by County Clerk Ed Wright today to the following: Ira McKlnney to Bertha Lewis; T. M. Martin to Mrs. J. Morri son. . . A big forest fire, covering thousands of acres, was raging last week In the Itossland country In Lake county. j Got Tickets at Oik. O. R. tc N. Agent J. H. Keeney re quests' all who are going to the beach this evening to procure their tickets as early as possible. The train leaves promptly at 8 o'clock. 4WWi.t4 Take a Little Soda For Your Stomach's Sake This Advice Certainly Holds Good with Everyone This Sort of Weather Soda served at our fountain is more than a tasty thirst-quenching beverage. It is tonic and refreshing and every glass a strengthener for tho stomach. Our Soda is absolutely pure, strengthening, reviving, refreshing and healthful. It "lands di rect" on the "dry" spot and quenches thirst as nothing else will, because we serve it at just the right temperature. riILL'5 DRUQ JT:0K'E LA GRANDE, OREGON :