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Mm voltjue vra LA GRANDE, UHION COUNTY, OREGON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1909. NUMBER 286. jewish ran SIMPLY AWFUl NAKED WOMEN MARCHED THKOrGH STREETS OF KIEF Over a Hundred And Thirty Killed Outright And Thousands Beaten And Injured Russian Mohs Entirely W ithout Reason Calling Out Militia to Aid Matters Men Who Interfer ed Thrown Into Bonfires Lasts BERLIN, Sept. 21. Another mas sacre of Jews by Russians has occur red at Kief .according to advices here. The slaughter began Thursday, and lasted until Monday. Thirty were kill ed, and 120 injured and one dying. The Jew3 are barricaded. A number were stoned to death. During the three days of the te-ror, Russians destroyed hundreds of thou sands of dollars worth of property, and thousands of Jews are beaten and slightly injured. Three Russians w$ re killed. Jews here are considering plans for protection and aid to their brethen. Hundreds of Jewish women and girls were stripped naked, chained by Russians, and marched through the streets, beaten and spat upon by the mob. Jews attempting to interfere were hurled Into bonfires. Several women were scalded to death. The mob lead ers doled brandy, and authorities this afternoon are calling out the troops. An Interesting' Play. One of the most Interesting plays ever staged at the Pastime, is the one THE FAIR. THE FAIR. For Style 44 M mMi : B- jmw ill l- ill ;f I VT Neufanar Pants They Fit, they Wear and they have the magic style YOU WANT THEM See Our For Style THE FAIR. THE FAIR. now being presented by the excellent stock company. The modMt title "Peaceful Valley" implies much, for there la a Quiet peaceful atmosphere that pervades the plot and characters, that is restful and pleasing to all who enjoy high class drama. The play will be given tonight and tomor row night. ROLLING PIS CENTURY OLD. Xorth Powder Woman has an Interest In? Relic That Will be Seen. One of the most Interesting relect brought in to be exhibited at the fair, is an old rolling pin belonging to Mrs. Anna Weeks of North Powder. This pin has been in constant use for over 100 years. SYDNEY GREETS 1REMENDOU3 OVATION GIVEN HIM THIS MORNING. Explorer United With Family at Syd ney With Blaze of Glory. SYDNEY, Sept. 21. Commander Peary on ttije Roosevelt steamed into the harbor his afternoon, surround ed by every available craft. Crowds of hundreds are cheering him. Peary stood at the bow, beside him Mrs. Peary. When he anchored, the city and government authorities boarded the Roosevelt and formally welcomed the explorer . The welcome to Peary was the greatest ever given any one in this section of the dominion. The city is crowded with visitors from, the sur rounding countryside, and the city is lavishly decorated. Peary's two chil dren were also there to welcome horn THE FAIR. THE FAIR. THE FAIR Beverly The SUtrl with ;' fiW t t uasii iiiai o nui iuuiiu in unier stuns. The skirt that is properly tailored; the styles are right and made horn the newest cloths. New Suits New Shoes New Hats New Silks New Coats New Sweaters Royal Tailored THE FAIR. THE FAIR. I'HE Ir AlK For Style TOWliS WRECKED BYCULESTORM GCXF STATES SUITE RING HEAYY LOSSES TODAY Several Towns Are More Than Half Obliterated by Terrific Storms Blow in; Over Gulf Shore Sections St Louis Has Several Fatalities That City Shut Off From Communication With Outside World Signs of Abat ing. ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21. Cotton deal ers have received unverified reports to the effect that at least one half of the city of Natchez, Miss., had been de stroyed by a storm that is sweeping the gulf coast. Natchez is a town of 12,000 people. Another City Half Destroyed. MEMPHIS, Sept. 21. A report has just reached this city stating that Greenville, Miss., has been wrecked by a storm. At least one half of the houses of the town have been unroof ed. A number of people have been re ported killed. Wires Into that city are down and officials are unable to verify the report.. .VICKSBURG, Miss., Sept. 21. Wire communication with New Orleans was cut off today following a storm that is sweeping the gulf coast from Florida to Texas. The total loss of life and property damage is unknown at this time. Five are known to be dead in f ew Orleans, and at least 20 fishermen have perished along the shore. The gulf waters are driven across stretches of marshland, washing the railroads. Before the wires were down it was reported that the storm was abating. THE FAIR. THE FAIR. For Style Skirts a Gvuinrt anf n m wiling UIIU U 1 The Present Clothing THE FAIR. THE FAIR. ... 1 IIAII SOIL FAMOUS EXPLORER BEACHES iiROOKLYN THIS AFTERNOON' Thousands Greet Him he" Tells His Story to the United Press Reach Quarantine Early in The Morning Reunited With Family After Long Absence Will Produce Human Evi dence be Affirms Has Many Things Held Back. (By Frederick A. Cook, written aboard in Oscar II for the United Press!) , NEW YORK, Sept 21. After one of the most delightful trips across the Atlantic, I am glad to see the shore of my native land once more. I wish to say I've come from the North Pole,' and brought the story of my trip and the data with me. The public already has the tangible and specific records of my trip. In a short time I will complete the narrative, and then all my observations will be published and placed before the world for examina tion. It should be easily understood why I can't on the impulse of the moment read off the manuscript covering my work of the last two years. All charges, accusations and expres sions of disbelief regarding my success In reaching the pole is based entirely n the ignorance of suppllmentary data which I possess. Criticism too, has been based by en vious persons on the errors of re production in." my first dispatch. I have come home prepared to enter an argument with either one or 50 men. At present I am here with a clear record over which I have the right to display with certain pride. This will be my last word In this discussion, the verdict of the judges alone, can satisfy the people as to the truth of my statements. In addition to my data, I will bring human witnesses. Rcnches Quarantine Early. QUARANTINE, N. Y., Sept. 21. Steamer Oscar II, bearing Cook, ar rived at 4:20 this morning. Even at that hour Cook was on deck, surround ed by passengers. He refused to dis cuss the Peary controversy. He stated he had original notes, and Harry Whit ney carries the duplicate. Speaking of Whitney he said: "He Is a noble gentleman and can be trusted. When the time comes he can be relied upon to speak the truth." Cook made it plain that the New York paper claiming the report of his dash to the Pole couldn't give details of his, final dash, as he claims he has reserved for bis own book, which he has already written while spending eight months in the north on his re turn. . In speaking of Peary, Cook said: "I deplore this controversy with Com mander Peary. I feel nothing more can be said on the subject. I shall let the public decide whether I reached the pole." Dr. Cook was reunited with his wife and children the first time In two years.' The steamer "Grand Republic" crowded with 2,000, received Cook and his family aboard, and plowed its way In to Brooklyn, where 20,000 fellow townsmen of Cook greeted him. HAVE NEW OFFICERS. H. S. Mnsftoe is Manager of the Blue , Monntain Crenmery Company. IT. S. Maasce has been chosen as manager to fill the vacancy rauppf' by the resignation of former Mnn-t-rer Bush last spring, at a recer --. . etlng of the directors of the TN- Mountain Creamery company, ' prospective ettler of La Grande; now living at Red Wing, Minn., has been elected to fill the presidency which was also left open by Mr. Bush's resignation. F. II. Green continues as secretary. The reorganized company is now equipped with a full corps of officers after sev- eral months of these two vacancies, and will be ready to conduct its Busi ness along lines even more extensive than ever before. The new manager is thoroughly competent for the re sponsible job and the new president, who plans to come west soon is a business man of wide capabilities. FIRE COMPANY MEETING. Important Session of Rescue Hose Company Number Oae Tonglht An Important meeting of the Res cue Hose Company No. 1 Is called by the officials for tonight at the de partment headquarters. In view of the fact that business of considerable Importance must be acted on, all mem bers are requested to attend. "Dry Committee Named. President J. R. Knodell, of the Ore- Dr. J. Whitcomb Brougher, pastor of the White Temple; Dr. Luther B. Dy ott, pastor of the First Congregation al church ; Dr. Hiram W. Foulks, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church; J Dr. Benjamin F. Young, pastor of the Taylor Street Methodist church and Rev. W .F. Reagor as members of the headquarters committee of the league to assist in the fight which will be made to make Oregon "dry" In 1910. The first meeting of the committee will be held at noon Wednesday in the Y. M. C. A. WILL HE PUSHED FORWARD FOR PRESIDENT. Expecting Reaction Coming, And Caus ed by Tuft's Speech. DES' MOINES, Sept. 21. President Taft's tariff speech has had an unex pected result in causing Senator Al fred Balrd Cummins' friends to pre pare for the presidential nomination in 1912. Iowa progressive Republic ans are ready to make a bitter fight. Cummins has Bald: "A fight must be begun by the people against the robbery by tariff-fattened corpora tions." BEET PULLING MONDAY. Manager Bratuwell Wants Men And Teams For The Fields. Manager F. S. Bramwell announced yesterday that the regular work of pulling beets would begin next Mon day, and that he would have work for a large number of men and teams. He said he would pay by the day or by the load. All communications re garding this business should be made to Samuel Storle or to the Sugar com pany's office. Pendleton Woman Dead. NORTH YAKIMA, Sept. 21. The Lody of Anna Lamareaux cif Pendle ton, wai found her this morning in a hop field. ' It is believed the woman died last night, and the husband dis appeared. There 13 a mystery con cerning the cause of her death .al though the woman has been ill prior to her death. She was of a good fam ily, and has two children in Seattle by a former marriage.. THURSDAY MOTION DAY. Attorr.o;-'! f a!!e(! to Court to Get Cases at Issue. County Clerk Ed Wright has notified the attorneys of the city to be pres ent at the court house Thursday morn ing at 10 o'clock to get the cases to come beforethe next term of court at issue. There was some thought of making Friday the day,' but that has been abandoned. Sclo is very glad and proud of it OF INSULTS fine new bridge. SHU ICE CAREER ENDS III DEATH Grand Norwegian States man Is Dead NATIONAL CHARACTER GONE DEMOCRATIC RANKS LOSES ITS TRUEST MEMBER AND FIRM SUPPORTER. State of Minnesota in Mourning Now in Republican Hands IDs Wife Prostrated W 1th Grief. - ROCHESTER, Minn- Sept 21. G overnor John A. Johnson, looked upon : by thousands as the possible Democratic candidate in' 1912, and thrice elected as Governor of Minne sota, died at St Marys hospital at 3:25 o'clock this inornlnor, following an Iteration last Wednesday for lntes- tinal trouble. Mrs. Johnson Is on the erge of a nervous collapse, and is under the care of a physician. John. son seemed to realize the end was near. He was unconscious for two hours before his death. With the passing of Johnson, the state of Minnesota passes into Repub lican hands for the first time in five years. Until the . next election the state will be guided by Governor Ever- hardt,va Republican. , V ' f LAMBDA PHI ALPHA MEETING. Presbyterian Auxiliary Will Meet ThltT Evening For Business. The members of the Lambda Phi Alpha club will meet this evening at the home of Mr. Harley Richardson. As an important business meeting Is at hand, all members are requested to be present. BLACKBALL SALOONMEN. Grand Souvenir Lodge Anxious to Bar Men Connected With Booze. SEATTLE. Sept. 21. One of the matters to be discussed before the Souverin Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows convening here today, will be ' an "amendment to further restrict the pos sibility qf any person Joining an or der either directly or Indirectly, who is connected with the sale and dis tribution of Intoxicating liquors. BANNER PIES FOR F1IT LAI TWENTY-THREE ACRES BRING THIRTEEN THOUSAND. What is Known as The Cavana Place Sold to S. L. Wisson. Albert R. Cutler has sold his fruit ranch of 23 acres near the sugar fac tory to S. L. Wisson for the sum of $13,000. This means almost $600 per acre and tells its own story of real estate values in the Grande Rondo valley. The place la better known as the Cavana place. It Is now in orchard and situated comparatively close to the river and in good location. The Cutlars are going back to Seattle. Mr. Wisson is the father of S. F. Wis son ,the popular young attorney of the law firm of Peterson and Wisson of Pendleton. -;