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' 'SP.H' .".'-'V:." VOLUME VII. LA GRANDE, tXlOS COOTT, OREGON. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1908. NUMBER 2U0. I U. S. SENATOR ANKENY. CONGRESSMAN V. L. JONEd. mm HELSOH RETAIHS fisnip II ll'fsPEECII (1 IN IS FOR CONVENTION S I COSGROVE LEADS THE . t ', . . GUBERNATORIAL RACE. I uprcroiL'uiru vi .ay nxuioiicu in Securing Election ,, Returns V ami Fight In Two Race Yet- Undecided, Though Mcnilo and McBrido Thought to lie Losers-Race In Sen- 'me Circles Extremely Warm Seat- tie Returns Indicate the Nomination r Wesley Jones, While the 'Walla ' "',".' W alia District Is Undecided. - . , "" ' Seattle, Sept. 9. Returns from var- lous sections at ' noon ' today Indicate that Wesley L. Jones of North Yakl- ma, is the choice of the people of Washington for the United States sen ate, as Indicated' at Uje primary polls yesterday;' He has big lead over Levi Ankeny, his opponent and pres-' ent Incumbent. Ahke'ny will have to poll a heavier vote tfisA was first es timated frotri the largbj cities, In or der to win'.' W!ji : ', ' Judge Snell c4rrtej 'Pierce county in the gubernatorial .c.mt9, but Cos grove is i&adlng CovvVW Mead, who sought renominating b.reral thous and. On the easf'V'i the moun tain -Cof gyc-r&-tfctirr'v .4 j;?te! to Mead's one. Ex-Goveinor William McBride will probably be third. The other candidates for governor are run ning far behind the leaders. . Rctiirnn Delayed. ' Walla Walla, S'-pL 9. At 2 o'clock this afternoon . the last precinct . was (Continued on page 4.) '999909099999999999999990999OJ9.,. EXTRA . Boys 75c School Parts SPECIAL 43c tHLJNottce I yJi i lie K.U11HUU uccn kviii icuucc an :: from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. A few of i: gains of the children's school supplies. I: REMEMBER YOU Remember These Prices This ll'ic to 13c Ribbons: this week only, the yard 8 l-.le Boys' $1.50 Sweaters; this week only, each 98c S3c Children's Golf Gloves; this week only, the pair 19c $4.00 Boys' school Suits; this . week only, the iult .$2.29 I2ic Ferenles. this week only, the yard o 25c Taffeta Hair Ribbons; this week only, the yard HCjC Speca J Bargains Boys' and girls' Nazareth Waists, L J - - this week only, each ,..19c fMlf C fiafcf $5.00 boys' Knee Paats, this week "-1L" ' v- K4&7 only, the suit .....M.M , ' ffc. !fMWM'W 1 T"iTs ' i" J' i A ' Are 32 -v .ni4 i. i. J '-.A. V Levi Ankeny of Walla Walla, was born in St. J oaeph, '. Mo., ' August "1, 1844,.&hd came to Oregon In 1850. .He eventually located at Lewlston, coming to Walla Walla later on. He was I- . r. . jV elected Lntted States senator In 1&03, "after two attempts to land 5 the. place. His present term 'ex- ptres March '3. 1909. CATHOLIC DELEGATES -INTERVIEW KING EDARO - - V-. '.' ' IXCIDEXT. FIRST IX THREE IIUXDRED YEARS. Religious World Agog at Remarkable . . Precedent Established by, Kin Ed- ward Breaks AH Cu4?i? of the Past S09 Year Enormous Assem bly Present. . ."'., London, Sept. 9. For the first time In 300 years a papal delegate was re- (Contliu'ed on page 4.) v 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9,9999 C I WEEK OF BPlRGMNS For The School Children To The Economical ff CRN DO BETTER in all Children's EARLY ARRANGEMENTS ' :. ', , .;" : . .: j .'' ' ; IX)R THREE BIG DAYS. hen Oregon Federation of Women's ClulwMts In Thin City Early in Xovember, It Will Be rroiwrly Cared loiw-General Comni?ttcW' Appoint ed at MerU'ng of Two Clubs Yester day Suar Beet the Emblem Full Con::alltee List. . , Preparations foe tho proper dis pensation of affairs connected with the coming convention ot the Oregon Fed eration of Women's clubs In this cltyi i3 now under' way, and many of the general plans are already worked out, all pointing to the one aim In view,: to give tho federation the best cnter taliinient in the history.. ijt lis organl latlon. Tsu far,' the plans carry out the aim admirably. At a meeting of representative of the Lylo Tuesday Musical and the Neighborhood clubs yesterday afternoon, which "will be joint hostesses In the coming event, resulted In the appointment of a full slate of committees, the decision on the emblem which will mark the badges and various other matters of deep importance to the welfare .of the coming convention, which will , con vene early In November date as yet undecided. Sugar Beet Emblem. It Is optional 1th the city enter taining the state federation, to select Its own emblem and dictate what will be printed on the badges. The com mittee meeting yesterday afternoon cliose the sugar beet as a fitting em blem, and- F. G. Taylor has supplied a dlo whloh will be used to make im- (Contlnued on puo 3.) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 O 9 ' ' EXTRA 13c Heavy Ribbed h'ose SPECIAL lie Mother. uiifuiui j i.cai 9 the many bar AT THE FAIR- 9 9 9 9 -9 Week Only 9 Girls' 12 Vic Handkerchiefs; this week only, each OV.c Boys' 50c fleeced . Underwear; this week only, the garment. .S9e Girls' $1.25 and $1.35 school Shoes; this week only, the pair 98c Boys' $2.60 to $2.75 . school Shoes; this week, only, the . pair $1.98 85c boys' stiff colored Shirts; this week only, each 25c 75c boys' and girls' Hats; this week only, each .'. S9c Wear Sections TERRIFIC BATTLE GOES OX FOR TWEXTY-OXE ROUNDS. With Only Txvo Round! In Which Guns Can Be Clnwscd as Equal to His Op "IMneut, the Fight Goes for 21 Se- , Blons XelMn Fougut Like a Fmli Man at tho End Led tho Fl'ht Throughout; Though tlie CtKjn's Cknerncsa Told. Col ma,' Arena, Sjpt. 9. Ringside betting on the Gas-Nelson ttcht tot ihej lightweight championship of thi- world this afternoon was even money that Gnns would r would not stay 20 rounds of the 45-round grind. Bet ting on genera! results- at the ringside opened steady, at 10 to 6, Gaue people grabbing up money( with considerable briskness at that figure. " " . Statements of tho Men. 'Battling 'Nelson said this morning "I will go right after my man and never stop until I get him. It is only a question of how long Cans will last." Joe Cans declared: "The "bacon Is due to come home with the old mas ter. I am in as good conditio as I ever was," ( Comparison of .Fighter. Height Nelson, 5 feet 3Vi Inches; Gans, 5 feet Inches. Weight Nelson, 135 pounds; Gans, 135 pounds. WRwach Nelsn. ,. 5fot 7V Inches; Gans, 5 feet 10t Inches. . Neck Nelson, 14 Inches; Gans, 14 ' Inches.. - . ; Walsi Nelson. 30" Inches; Gans. 9 Inches.' ' Thluh Nelson, 20 tj Inches; Gans, 20',i Inches. Culf Nelson, 14 V4 inches; , Gans, 13 Vi Inches. ' Biceps Nelson,' 12 Inches; Gans, 13 H inches.' ' .Forearm Nelson, 10 T4 IncheS; Guns,. 11 Inches. Wrist Nelson, 7 ',4' Inches; Cans, G "i liH'hcs. . . . At 2:02 p. m. thero was not -a vn cai.t seat In t he arena. At 2:10 p, m. the p;ui!h..n grtn to fill and It is predicted the receipts will run above $"..1,000. Cans and Nelson win fight for 70 per cent of -h; g:te receipt?, to be divided 60 nir; 10 per cent, -r;-speciU-ely, to wlnutr and inner. On.' 6-round prelinilnny was staged be tween Collins and .O' Gurn. The mei. entered thu ring f r thU contest short I; before 2 0 ( . -ck itid let;an fiKl'.t lng. Gans was iwi.ritu by Ben Sellg, and in Nelson's corae; wa found Wll lis rritt, his chief ;!.;. r. The preliminary between Collins and McGurn was concluded at 2:20 and was declared a draw. Moving pictures were taken of the fight. Gans and Nelson weighed In promptly ut 2:30. There was very little betting at that time. Gans and Nelson are now taking their final rub-down. Time was called at 3:01 p. m. Nelson entered the ling first, at 2:46. Gans entered the ring u minute later. Gans was Introduced by Jor dan. Nelson's face wus wreathed In smiles. The men then tossed for cor ners, Guns winning. Ha chose the southwest coiner, with the sun at his back. Cheers wppt up for Eilly Popko as he took his seat. Several prominent characters were then Introduced. Nelsn bandaged his hands tightly with adhesive tape. Round 1 Nelson rushed to the cen ter quickly, going right after Oans. Gans met him with right uppercut on the body, followed with two slmllur blows as they broke from a clinch. Nelson forced Gans back, putting a tight left to the body. Gans shot a right and left to the Jaw. Nelson drove a hard"rlght to Cans' face, Gans retaliating with a. right to Nelson's law. Nelson continued to bore, but was met by several straight right and r 1 , 3 Wesley L. Jones of North Ylklmn. w Knn i ,!., October 9, ISfiS.' . He grad-. uated from -college.' In Illinois, k and ranie to Washington early Kin his life. He is a lawyer and ' was elected 'to the E6th, B7th and 5Sth congresses, and re-elected to the 59th congress. ; . f . 4. Tl OF E AXTI-DUBOIS FACTION' AN SWERS TO SUPREME COURT. Argument' Heard This Afternoon to Demand for Mandamus Requiring Flllua; of Daltois Ticket aa tho IUj ular -SeTlou Churgea Made In An- Vwcr Filed. Boise, Spt. 9. The antl-Dubois faclton of the democratic party in Idaho today filed a supi'eme court 'an swer to the petition 'of the Dubois fac tion asking a write of mandamus re quiring the secretary of state to file the PuboU ticket as the regular. The answer chiirges ex-Senator ' Dubois and others of conspiracy to take the control of jh party from the major ItivanJ turn It over to the "American party," which , represents principles other than thopo represented by tho democrats. The aigumunts : were open.-d this afternoon. ' ... - - 4. 4. . Htornw Wrivk Ituau, London, Kept. 9. The scltoon- e'r Phyllis Gray was lost today off Devonshire and a crew of t J9 was drowned. The boat was unable to weather the tttorm sweeping the west coast of the British channel.. It Is feared the loss of life will bo heavy, as many boats were driven ashore, h . T . t IT 11 t7 EF5 N II ri SVJ wa jwi iv sr vi n a tn mm mr mi The Exact Kind That the Doctor Ordered Our Prescrldthn department is ' or ganized along modern lines and ouj reputation Is sufficient guarantee as to care arid quality .'. ; TT I HILL'5 DRUQ JTORE PEORIA, 1LUXOIS, FILLED WITH LEADING DEMOCRATS. Regular Speaking Boo Attends Con vention of Democratic Party In H- thiols Today Governor Johnson, of Minnesota, Principal Speaker for Ttmljiht Bryan Dlxouws Para mount Issues tr the Day in IUa Speeeli Before 40,000 Hearers. Peoria, 111.; Sept. 9. It is estimat ed that. 40.000 are her o ' th - -sessions o( the" democratic state con vention nnd hear addresses by Bryan and Governor Johnson, and others. When the convention was called to or der Ad;ai Stevenson was Introduced, and delivered an address on the Is- . sues of the campaiga. , Early routine , business was transacted, and then Eryari answered. After adjournment Bryan , talked at the court house square. Tonight Governor Johnson, will be the main epeaker. Bryan said" In part, today: , : .Bryan'8 Speech. "The success of our system of ;ot ernment rests upon the careful ob servance of the constltutiontl division of powerbetween the state and na tion. A number, of expressions have been coined to describe the relations existing between the federal govern ment and the several subdivisions, but ... no one has more teen felicitous In definition Hin Jefferson, or more ac- curate In diiwlng lines of deniarka-, tion. lie presented the historic posi tion of the democratic party wlien ha declared himself In favor' of the sup port 'of the state governments In alt thir rights, as the , most", competent administration for our domestic con-' cerns and tho surest bulwarks -against anti-republican tendencies. nnd . .thft '' preservation of tho general govern mcnt In its whole constitutional vls.or ns the sheet nnchor of our safety at home nnd peace abroad, tho demo cratic platform adopted ut Denver, uoies . the language of .Jefferson and declares that ,lt expresses the party's position nt this time. "It .would be almost fts difficult to maintain n free, s.'lf-govei nin repub lic over a l.irgc ara nnd with a largo population without slate governments as It would be lo maintain such a re public without a peneral governmenL "The Interests of the different part of the country are so urled, and the matters requiring- legislative attention so numerous, that it would' be Inipos- sible to have all of the work dona at the national capltol. One has only to examine the bills Introduced In each congress and then add to the number tho bills Introduced at the legislative sessions 6feach of the 46 states.- to (Continued from page 4.) I7v W I. If- -i tl til AW CS4 mi it 1 ., !f. t 1 - it1 t LA GRANDE, OREGON (Continued on page 4.)
