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LA GRANDE. tXtoS COUNTY. OREGON. FRIDAY, ACGCST 21, 1908.
NUMBER 277.
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SEVERE STORM
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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
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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.
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BRYAN
TOUR
COMMONER TO SPEAK AT
DES MOINES ON TARIFF.
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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.
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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
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White Shiit Waists at
Price
II Gain tea Cloth Sulfa at a saving
from S5 to fid per cent.. NOTHIW
RESERVED.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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