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(Ut7 J J vol, t'M?; vn LA GRANDE. UNION COUNT. OREGON,'; I'll I DAY, SEPTEMBEK 4. I8. NCMBEK 287. MRS. BIGCERS ' DAUGHTER. AND SISTER FOUND LA GRANDE ALARMED AT v SUPPOSED DISAPPEARANCE. EucIiarlhUe Cuiircs. V London, Sept. 4. Princes) of the church and distinguished priests anl laymen from all over the Catholic world are beginning to drift Into the world metropolis for next week's Eucharlstic congress. Already It Is ev ident that the event will be .the .most notable Catholic gathering ever held outside the boundaries of the eternal city. Among those attending from the United States are Cardinal Gib bons, archbishop of Baltimore. City Startled by the Announcement From Ocean Pork That Mrs. G. L. Bigger, Her Daughter Ruth, and a Slater Have Been Missing for 3 4 nours Dr. Bigger on the Mlnam, t ' Fishing TwoEmlssarles Rushing to Him All Fears Allayed by Message From Mrs. Blggers nersclf. All La Grande today was keyed to M puitil oi vjwhieii&i? hetimuu vu ioitt additional details of the supposed mysterious disappearance of Mrs. G. L. Blggers, her daughter Miss Ruth, and a sister of Mrs. Blggers, name un? known. The first tumor of the mys tery reached the city today when a brief telegram from Mrs. W. D. Kylor of Ocean Park, Wash., stated that the parties named have been missing for 36 hours, and that Dr. Blggers Is wanted at Ocean Park Immediately. The telegram has not been delivered to the doctor, as he Is now on the Mlnam fishing. In an effort to give hln. the - iuf ormation, an automo bile with Ed Brady aboard has been rushed with all possible haste to Cove, where a rig awaits the emissary to carry him to the upper Mlnam, where, somewhere, Dr.-Blggers la spending a short outing. . Another messenger Is now speeding after the first one ti offset the shock -which Brady will tender to tho' doc tor. "Message From the Dead." Little else has been discussed In the FRAII PRINCIPAL SPEAKER IN PRES ENT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN. Mainstay in the Hunks of Leaders of the Republican Party Succumbs To- CICANTIG TANB SUIT STARTED GOVERNMENT NOW WRESTING LAND FROM S. IV ROAD. liong-Discusaed Stilt Launched In Portland Today Government Seck Ing to Regain Millions of Acres Now Owned by the Southern Puclflc hi Oregon Million In Money Involv ed as Well Commission Will Meet lit Pendleton September 26. S FACTION G ETS DEATH BLOW TWO DEMOCRATIC TICKETS FILED WITH SECRETARY. Hurry Orchard Treated With Special Favors at the Stale Prison En-doi-Ncment of Local Option by Re publicuiu Stalls Advancement of a Big Hotel Scheme In Boise Both. Democratic Factious living Party Fight to a CrlslH Today.- aay to Injuries Kecelvert 'Vo Months Ago Was Commissioner of Immigration As Labor Leader 15 Years Ago, He Criticized Taft', Who Was Then Judge, for Latter De cision on Labor Question. ' ' , (Continued on page S.) Washington, Sept.- 4. Frank P. Sar gent,' United States commissioner gen eral of immigration, died here today from the effects of a fall resulting in a sudden, stroke of paralysis, two months ago. t-He had been named by the republican national committee as one of the principal speakers of the present campaign. A sensation was caused recently by the democratic national committee re publishing an article written by Sar gent 15 years ago, in which he vigor ously attacked Win. H; T-ft for his adverse decision in a labor dispute while Taft was. Judge of the United States circuit court. Sargent was then president of the-, American Brother hood of Locomotive Firemen. Portland,. Sept. 4. A suit In equity involving the possession of millions oi acres of land in Oregon, valued at $40,000, and sums of money running Into the millions, was filed by the gov. ernment today against the Southern Pacific and 49 corporations and indi viduals as defendants The suit Is probably the most im portant and far-reaching civil proceed ing ever, commenced .in the Pacific northwest. The government seeks to wrest from the Southern Pacific own ership, and control immense tracts of forest lands lying in the south, be tween Portland and the state line. Rate Hearing at Pendleton. Salem, Sept. 4. Satisfied that rates charged and exacted by the O. R. & N. company on grain is unreasonable and discriminative, compared with charges of other roads in Oregon, the railroad commission has set Septem ber 22 at Wasco, and September 24 at Pendleton as dates of hearing, at which time the railroad company will J ... 1 .. w.l uk pieuareu iu biiuw reuauu wujr J an convention -c?l option, t444 444 Dubois Is Downed. ' - Boise, Sept. 4. Secretary of State Lansdon late this after- noon accepted . the anti-Dubols ticket as the regular one. ' He rftid to tU h n.iKr.1. Hwt li"rt night. Arthur Decker; "a Seaman j from the New Jersey,, was killed In trying to dodge a train. H.IWS -V Democratic Campaign. Chit-ago, Sept. 4, -Democratic cam paign plana will be finally decided up on at a national committee meeting here Tuesday. Immediately after ward Mr, Bryan will begin a speaking tour of the south, east and central west. -.. : , .-. . .' RAWHIDE SEEBS DOOMED TO HI NO WATER AND HUES ARE RAVAGING HEART OF CITY. .Dubois attorneys have announced today that they will bring main- i 4 damus proceedings In he su-"t4 preme court against Lansdon, v f ' '" ra'.- are not to be adjusted. Sea Girt Shoot. . S ri Glct y. J.. -Sept. 4.r-Mlltla:n' of New Jersey and crack rifle and re volver shots from many other statec ftre participating today In the opening events of the annual tournament at the famous Sea Girt range. VeVeVeVeVe ' VaVsVsVsV s sc Last and final Ottering oi our: GREAT BARGAINS, REPRESENTING AN ENORMOUS SAVING IN SEAS ONABLE MERCHANDISE. Boise, Idaho, . Sept. 4. The Idaho state prison board has taken Warden Whitney to task for making Harry Or chard a "trusty." Charges have been made that Orchard was given the privileges of a "trusty" Immediately after the death sentence for assassin ation of former Governor Steunenberg was commuted to a life sentence. He Is not required to wear prison jarb or a number. His board Is or .ered for Orchard the same as for other life prisoners. . ... Beause of the recent state republl pledging Its party to eastern capitalists . who 'md Jnvested $100,000 In property as site tor a half million dollar hotel .ave announced the abandonment of the rroject today on account of being inable to make the' hotel pay without bar. Democrats Still Warring. Both factions of the democratic par ty today filed their tickets nominated it the Wallace convention, with the cretary or state, who will be re quired to recognize one as the ,regu tars, the losing faction " being then ompelled to bring -action In the su preme court. ,' Good Portion of the City or Rawhide Reitorted lit Ruins Dynamite Used to Offset Flames Advances Reno Woman Find Mana Head In a Moor Ditch Evidence of Violence Ditch Runs Through Fashionable Reno Official Working. T T TAFTTAKE SHAPE BRINGS TO MIND HIS THREAT AGAINST TAFT. Hits Called a Special Session of the In- diana Legislature for September IT Angry Over Jests Hurled at Hint Over His Compact Hh James Wat son, His Successor as Governor, Recall Incident When He Wo Hissed From the Chicago Rostrum. ' 0 Ladies Covert Jackets $2.50 Just the thing for cool evenings In plain and new Herring bone stripe effect in tan, blue, grey and black at the spec ial saving price - $2.50 up $3.00 Ladies IVasf $1.78 Entire line of this season's best lawn Waists, Lace and Embroidered fronts'" short and three-quarter length sleeves worth up to $3.00 now ' $1.78 :: r SILK WAISTS .is In black white and colors. A fortunate enables us to offe, these splendid waist great saving in price-See window ds- play. $3.00, $3.50 $4.0 0 up to $8.50 t dozen men'i Dress Shirts, 75o to $1.00 values; choice 38c In dark, light and medium colors, madras and percale Shirts In plain and pleated fronts; special 39c 60c to 75c Work Shirts 45c 60c, to 5e boys' Dress Shirts S7c 40c boys' Underwear, medium weight , .Site 65c men's new silk and lisle Uo4 . derwear 5c 76c French balbrlggan Underwear 63c 65c men's Caps '. ..3o $3.00 to $8.50 men's Hats $1.7 . - SATISFYING VALUES IN SHOES SAVING IN PRICE OF FROM 20 TO 3.1 PER CENT. Shoe for the entire family, In all the wanted leathers and styles. All 'Pe ters,' all-leather Shoe at a saving of 50c to $2.00 the pair. $6.00 men's Dress Shoes now. ...$3.19 $3.60 to M-00 men's Oxfords ..$2.39 $3.60 to $4.00 men's Dress Shoes $2.89 $2.25 boys' Dress and School Shoes $1.59 $2.50 to $3.00 boys' Dress and School Shoes ..$1.98 $2.00 to $2.26 ladles' Shoes ...,.$l!38 $2.60 to $3.60' ladies' Oxfords ..$1.98 $2.00 to $2.25 ' children's fancy , Dress Shoes $1.59 $7.50 Black Voile Skirts Special this Week Reno, Sept. 4. Reports say Raw hide, Nev Is doomed to destruction by fire. The last message received says the bank, postofftce and two drug stores have been destroyed and the fire ravishes everything before it. ! There is no water, and dynamite (s be-8on laughing at the rash promises the ing used to raxe buildings in Us path. The fire started in a lodging house over a drug store. . Find Human Head. Morgue officials are aiding the po lice In an effort to unravel what Is thought to be a grew some murder. revealed when Mrs. W.H. Alexander pulled up a man's head in a buck- ettrom aft Vld moor - ditch running through the fashionable part of tho city. It bore marks of violence. : HARMONY RULES AT MELBOURNE RIG LOVE FEAST TO DE PARTING FLEET TONIGHT, Governor of Australia Predicts Grea Peace Benefit Front Visit of Uie At Untie Fleet to the Pacific MH loumo's Hospitality Haa Been I n bounded and SMiry Ik Deeply Ap preclatlve Sails In Uie Morning for Albany. ... . IndlanapoliH, Sept. 4. Goverinr Hanley caused the greatest political ...- ' - .... '.ik..-. VMMWM, ... . .., n at noort today, calling unexpectedly an extra session of the state legislature for September 17. . His ' term expires the first of the year. He had de manded reforms which he was unable to enforce. '. , ,. , r.JCviitly the friends of James Wat sun, the republican candidate to suc ceed Governor Hanley, promised Han ley they would carry out his' plans of reform If he would stump the state for Watson. Hanley did so and Wat son was elected. After the latter election Hanley heard friends of Wat- governor-olect had made, which made him angry. Hanley Is now deter mined to ask the legislature for the reform legislation Watson has prom ised. ' ,. Recalls Chicago Incident. . , The governor's decision recalls the threat when Hanley waa hissed off tha stage of the republican national con-' ventlon at Chicago, while he was pre sentlng'Ihe'laino of Charles W. Fair banks In opposition to Taft. The hoots and Jeers of .the delegates" forced him to stop. He shook his fist and said:. "You will be glad to hear from ma after the election. I will make it . warm for Taft forces In Indiana this fall." Hanley's step Is taken to Indicate that he will not support Wataon unless the legislature quickly does as ' ho says. Will Harm Tart's Interest. It Is probable that the members of the . legislature will assemble In an ugly mood. The leaders score the gov ernor, saying a session at this time will take members away from their district at a time when their services In the campaign are most required. Frtxl T. Dubois, Given 'Hard Blow.' To Greet Athletes. Trenton, N. J., Sept. 4.' May 'Man-' nerlng, the actress, will take a prom inent part In tomorrow's festivities In honor of the New Jersey athletes who participated In the British Olympic games. , , Take a Little Soda ii For Your Stomach's Sake $4.7&:i New Autumn Suits and Beverly Skirts arriving daily. Shipment of New York's smartest styles arrived this morningStep In and look them oqer Melbourne, Sept. 4.- The farewe banquet to the officers of the Amerl ran fleet tonight by Melbourne whs love feast. Sir Thomas CfrinlcVii-el. governor of Victoria, expresited the pleasure the trip has brought to Mel bourne. The fleet leaves tomorrow morning and Is due at Albany Sep tember 11. Carmlchael said: "The visit of the fleet to Australia will lead to more than supremacy of tha whites In the Pacific. It Is leading to the formation of a great Anglo-American alliance, which will be committed to the estab lishment of peace throughout the world." Admiral B perry responded In a strong speech of appreciation of the welcome and friendliness 'of Mel bourne. The stay In Melbourne was marked by two deaths. Michael Ml chaelson, a member of the bsnd of the Vermont, was run over and killed This Advice Certainly Molds Cood 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 the stomaciv ' 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. Ii I LL'5 D RQQ JTiORIE LA GRANDE, OREGON 4 rrHs it m w ... t4 Si i
