VOLUME VIII
LA GRANDE, UNION CXUNTY, OREGON', TIU IUSDAY, MARCH 4, I09.
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Inaugural Program.
10 A. M. President Roose-
velt and' President-elect Taft
leave White House for Capitol.
11:30 X. M. President Roose-
velt nd President-elect Taft
reach Capitol and go to the
president's room In the reiy of
the Senate Chamber, where Pres-
ldent Roosevelt signs the last
bills passed by the 60th congress.
11:55 A. M. President Roose-
velt and President-elect Taft
enter Senate chamber.
12 Noon. Vice-President C.
W. Fairbanks administers oath
of office to Vice-President-elect
J. S. Sherman, who delivers his
- Inaugural address.
12:S0 P. M. President Roose-
velt and Prestdent-elet Taft en-
tered - the senate chamber and
Taft took the oath of office at
12:55, from Chief Justice Fuller v
and delivered his Inaugural ad-
dress.
1:30 P. M. President Taft
starts back toward the White
House at the head of the lnaug-
ural parade, and ex-President
Roosevelt proceeds to Union sta-
tlon to take tsaln for Oyster Bay.
2:30 P. M. President Taft
begins review of inaugural pa-
- rade from stand In front of the
White House.
7:30 P. ' M. Illumination of
city and display of fireworks on
the ellipse south of the White
4 House.
-4 9 P. M. Inaugural ball In
- pension building.
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Washington, March 4. Washington
and its thousands of guests awoke
this morning to find the worst blizzard
In years sweeping down Pennsylvania
avenue, the path of the inaugural pa
rade, with such terrific force that not
Loaded
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Goods
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fat
La Grande, Oregon
one In the congested capital believed
the least attempt would be made to
conduct out-of-door exercises with the
inauguration of WiJJIam Howard Taft.
But Just before noon the blizzard
subsided, ruined telegraph wires were
restored to usefulness, a curtailed pa
rade became possible, the belated
trains commenced to arrive, and be
fore noon weather conditions were
such that at least a semblance of the
original Inauguration plans could be
carried out. But regardless of the
storm that marred the beauty of the
decorations, Theodore Roosevelt and
his "big stick" have been relegated to
private life and William H. Taft, with
his steam roller, has grasped the helm
of state.
When Taft and Roosevelt arrived
at the capltol this morning it was ap
parent no outdoor exercises would be
possible. They rushed to the presid
ing officer's room in the rear of tho
senate, and there Roosevelt perform
ed the last official duty, by signing a
number of bills. In the meanwhile
those who had obtained tickets were
ushered 'to the seats In the senate gal
leries, i In -the executive gallery were
the families of Taft, Sherman and
Fairbanks. The senators were group
ed at the right of the center aisle. At
11:45 associates justices of the su
preme court, led by the chief Justice,
entered and were seated. Then fol
lowed tYie diplomatic corps, next rep
resentatives and governors and other
offilcals.
" Crowds Brave Blizzard.
Taft took the oath of office In the
senate chamber at 12-55, and conclud
ed his speech at 1:30. Owing to the
blizzard raging all night and nearly
all morning, the exercises were not
held at, the usual .place, outside the
capltol building, but this was the only
change itf the program.
Roosevelt shouted, "Good-bye and
good luck," as he left the senate clinm-
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ber for the parade down Pennsylvania
J avenue. He entered the carriage with
'Taft. Roosevelt wore a lightweight
overcoat, but Taft had a fur coat from
Russia, that kept the blizzard from
his body. Taft was smiling; he nod-
1 ded, but said nothing. Mrs. Taft and
Mrs. Roosevelt remained at the White
House 'while their husbands were
taken to the senate chamber. Mrs.
Roosevelt gave Mrs. Taft the keys to
the White House and went directly to
the depot, where the train was
boarded for Oyster Bay.
Mrs. Taft was accompanied to the
capltol building by Mrs. Knox and Mrs.
Lodge. Taft delivered his speech im
mediately after he was Inaugurated,
and after the address the parade start
ed from the capltol building at 1:45.
While there was general disappoint
ment at the failure of the crowds to
witness the ceremony, there was no
lack ot enthusiasm and fervor.' The
crowds Joined in the clamor with
great vigor. Everywhere bright-colored
cloaks and wraps of women min
gled with flags. The scene was one
tephenson is
EIICW PRAISES
ROOSEVELT
HEARTY CONGRATUIiATlOXS
SENT IX) WASHINGTON.
Extend Good Will to All Amerk'il
Menage Sent to Capital City lo
iters Express Appreciation for Ad
ministrative Ability or JJoosevclt.
London, March 4. Resolution
heartily congratulating William H.
Taft and expressing good will to the
American people were adopted by the
chamber of commerce today. Similar
action was taken by scores of commer
cial bodies throughout England. News-
complimentary manner and lay stress
on the friendly relations between Great
Britain and the United States during
his administration.
The Westminster Gazette says:
"Roosevelt has certainly contrived
to give his countrymen a good shaking
up. We are content to leave to his
own people the verdict on his domes
tic achievement. He, will certainly
nceive a hearty welcome when he
visits England."
CAM j COSIES TOMORROW.
Salem, March 4. It Is utated on
good authority that If the rail for a
sxvial legislature is not Issued late
this afternoon. It will he announced
tomorrow morning. . It is said that all
that keeps the governor from Issuing
the call now is the failure of certain
legislators to reMml to messages sent
ly him urging "only one Mil" lcl;;e.
IVUGIRAI. BAY WEDDING.
Wctiiighouse, Jr.. and English Roy
alty l ulled Quietly.
London, Eng., March 4. OJeoree
Westinghoiise. Jr., of Pittsburg, and
Miss Violot Brockelbank, daughter of
Sir Thomas Hrockclbank, were mar
ried quietly today at Irton, Cumber
land county, the home of the Broekel
banks. Apply for Bank Charter.
Application has been mail. to the
proper treasury officials for a char
ter for the Enterprise National bank,
with a capital of 125.000. This Is the
new bank that was organized by local
capitalists a few weeks ago. Enter
prise Xews-Rocord.
Of the most beoutif ul ever witnessed
In this city.
President Appears Through Portals.
Through the main portals President
Roosevelt and Taft entered, arm In
arm, amid cheers from the floor and
galleries. . They were escorted to their
chairs "by a committee consisting of
Senators Knox, Lodge, and Bacon,
and Representatives Burke, Toung and
Gaines. At noon the committee re
appeared with Fairbanks and Vice
President Sherman. The ceremonies
were quickly begun.
Taft Repeats Oath.
The usual formalities were carried
out to the letter. When Taft and
Roosevelt had taken places, gray
haired Chief Justice Fuller arose and
met Taft In the center of the rostrum.
Solemnly, Taft repeated after Fuller,
"I do solemnly swear I will, to the best
of, my ability; preserve, protect and
defend the constitution of the United
States."
Guns Warn the Populace. i
The crowJs In the streets who
scorned 'the worst blizzard of years.
Madison, Wis., March 4. Isaac Ste
phenson was re-elected United States
senator from Wisconsin today on the
23d ballot, by a vote of 63 out of 123,
or one more thun was required. This
ends the senatorial deadlock that has
been on forwe.cks and carries out the
will of the people who chose Stephen
.lon In the primary election. The dead
lock was continued by charges of
graft in the primaries wherein Ste
phenson was charged with having
spent thousands to further his candi
dacy. The instance Is analogous to
Oregon, where the will. of the poople
likewise rulof) In the end. Stephen
son was first elected to fill the unex
plred term of Senator J. C. Spooner.
SEATTLE fill
STATE BlIIiBIXGS AXB KX-
III BITS TO COST $:ioo,ooo.
Various Stale Legislatures Through
out the Xation Bonnte Liberally to
Seattle. Exposition Exhibits and Hie
State Buildings Commissioner Re
turns Elated.
Seattle, March 4. Practically $300,
iKiO will still be invested in state build
ings and exhibits at the exposition, in
accordance with the appropriation
bills pending and funds being raised
tn the state where the legislatures are
In session. This statement was made
today by James B. Alelkle, commis
sioner of the exposition, who has Just
returned from a trip through the
middle west.
HAItltlMAN TO GO SOUTH.
Will In-iM-ct Lines In Mexico Care
Little of Polities.
Tucson, Ariz, March 4. Hairlman
and party arrived here today on a
special train, and will take their de
parture tomorrow for an lnPf .ion
trip over the lines In Mexico. ;i was
asked for an opinion' of t'-.e ifect the
new administration v.ill 1 ve on tmsi-n-ss
condition", !-, ! ,:Jr "Oh, there
is little proli.-U.iliry thai Taft, or the
public, generally, will care much for
my opiinon." He pretended he took
mroe Interest In the cllmftte ft Ar!;:'v
na than In political conditions.
Max Bhlllock of Enteiprlt-e, came In
on the train this afternoon.
were parading up and down Pennsyl
vania avenue, regardless of the wind
and snow, and heard the roar of 10-
iiun fcuha In me navy yard a mllo
away, that told Tart had taken the
oath of office as president. They took
up a cheer which was augmented by
every noise-producing Instrument in
Washington, with 21 guns of the pres
idential 'salute booming over the tur
moil. The Joyful nolso continued 15
minutes. The first gun was fired In
response to the message flnshed from
the capltol dome at 13:65. The change
in Inauguration from the outdoor
platform to the senate chamber made
a great difference in the situation, as
only a very small number were ad
mitted in comparison with tho throng
that would have witnessed the cere
monies out doors. , . i .
As Taft was driven from the capltol
to the White House at the head of the
parade, his carriage was surrounded
by troop A, United States cavalry,
mounted , on black horsed. Luncheon
was served at the White House at 2
o'clock, and half an hour Inter Taft
began to review the parade. This
feature of the day was greatly cur
tailed by the weather conditions, but
it was carried out as nearly complete
as possible.
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Elected
KIKE OX BOARD FLOWER
BOAT XEAR HOXG KOXG.
Xctvs Brought 'rHif .lloiig Kong by
Steamer That Flower Flotilla
Caught lire, Burning One Thousand
Merrymakers -Fire Spread to Other
Boats,'
Victoria, B. C, March 4. Follow
ing the overturning of a kerosene
lamp on a flower boat on the Canton
river, over 1000 lives were lost near
Hong Kong, while the steamer Akl
maru, which has Just arrived here,
vzz In that &uil. A imtte iieet ot
flower boats were massed opposite the
Chinese pleasure resort. Occupants
were making merry when a Chinese
girl sprang Into the. river with her
clothes aflame. The boat was burned
to the water's edge.' The fire extend
ed to other boats and thousands leap
ed into the river. Three hundred were
rescued.
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LA GRANDE, OREGON
INAUGURAL
TAFT CLEARLY DEFINES HIS
STAND ON NEGRO QUESTION..
Taft's Inaugural Speech Teems With
Concise Statements That Reflect tlio
Policy or the Administration During
Hie Coming Four Years Sherniaa
Use Customary Brevity On Tariff
and Negro Question, Labor and tlio
Courts, Taft Is Equally Clear In HI
Personal Attitude and Future Poll
Senate Chamber, Washington, D. C,
March 4. President William Howard
Taft set a pace of strenuousness In hi
Inaugural address note today. He took
decided stands on every Issue touch 1
In the speech, making It clear that
mollycoddlelsm Is an unknown word
In his makeup. He said In part:
My Fellow Citizens:
Any one who takes the oath t have
Just taken must feel a heavy weight
of responslblity. If not, he has no
conception of the powers and duties
of the office upon which he Is about
to enter, or he Is lacking In a proper
sense of the obligation which tho
oath Imposes. " ...
The office of an Inaugural address
Is to give a summary outline of the
main policies of tho new administra
tion, so far as they cun be anticipated. ,
I have hud the honor to be one of
the advisers of my distinguished pre
decessor, and, as such, to hold up his
hands tn the reforms he has initiated. '
I should be untrue to myse; to my.
premises and the oclait! lions of
the party platform upon which I was
elected to office, If I did not make the
maintenance and enforcement of those
reforms a .most important feature of
my administration. They were direct
ed to the suppression of the lawless
ness and abuses of power of the great
combinations of capital invested - in
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Builds New Home.
Stephen Cady, foreman of the Dem
ocrat composing rooms, has shown his
faith in Baker City by letting a con
tract for' a neat six room residence,
which he will erect on property Just
west of the O. R. & N. railroad, re
cently purchased by him through
Hughes & Waterman. It will be a.
pretty and homey cottage, and work
upon It will commence immediately.
Baker City Democrat.
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