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TWO IMPORTAXT BATTLES
FOUGHT IX OXE DAY
CASS SUFFER AT EL FSAO.
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AMERI-
ed at Juarez. The list 1b reported as
high as 50, It ia certain the wounded
exceed 100 on eachsidi.' ' :?!'.-
. Peace Before Resignation. -'
' Mexico City,' May 9. Jose Yves Ll
mantour, minister of finance, Issued
a statement today which indicated no
rebel Buccess will . move , President
Diaz to any Immediate resignation.
"The government," he," said, "hopes
for the best and considers Diaz's man
ifesto as a final step to be taken on
its part. It is hoped the peopla will
accept its conclusiveness . and that
peace may be restored." ; "
It is reported that the rebels will at
tack Guernavaca this afternoon
Twdve. Americans are sti!l there
Tnft Adopts "Hands Off" Policy.
Washington, May 9.- - President
Taft's determination , ' to . maintain
"hands off" nnlW tn twxr.
olutlon. was ouly ' strengthened by a
cabinet meeting today which discuss
ed the border occurrences. The pres
ident purposes to use the American
army to keep Americans away from
danger on the border.
DIETZ TRIES FLASK ATTACK.
CourV However, Refuses to Bale as
Defense Mores It to Do. 1 ;-v;
Hay ward, Wis. May 9.On ground
that the crime had not been proved,
John Dletz, on trial for the murder of
Deputy Harp at Cameron Dam, moved
the court that the case be dismissed
The motion was overruled by Judge
Reid who declared the jury must de
cide the case on Its . merits! Dletz
then moved 'that the case be taken
from the jury as he did not wish to see
its numbers prosecuted by the lum
ber trust. This was denied.
Free List Referred.
Washington, May 9 The senati
this afternoon referred the free list
oill to the committee on finance.
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OLD LANDMARKS GONE
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Struggle Commencing at . 4 O'CIock
- Drives Federals From Juarez and
Few Loyal Troops Meet Death the
Town Seems Doomed to Destruction
Supplies Sought by Members of
Fighting Bands. I C V '
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: EI Paso, May 9. Fifteen Americans
were killed and 150 insurgent's killed
and wounded In a bitter battle today
at Juarez, according to Emtio Garcia
who'came here this afternoon to se
cure provisions for the rebels, , Feder.
al losses are reported to outnumber
theetel loss. Garcia said he count
ed 78 dt'ud federals In two streets of
Juarez. At 2 d clock this afternoon
the fightng is still In progress.
El Paso. May 9. A general assault
by rebels on Juar;z began at 4:30 this
morning. The .fighting is dasperate.
About SO rebels practically controlled
the town. Federal cannon were si
lenced, and their cavalry had, with-
drawn to P.ancho Flores 12 miles from
the city. Some federal Infantry re
mained in th3 city against overwhelm
ing forces, fighting from behind bar
ricades which litter the street.
Before the fight the 'federals were
aBked to surrender but refused.
' Americans Hit by Lead.
Bullets rained across the Rio
Grande. To add to tha five dead and
as many wounded in El Paso yester
day, Mrs. Josef Garcia and her two
. sons were wounded this morning by
bullets striking In American territory.
. American troops forced back all on
lookers three blocks from the river to
keep down casualties.
Fire Threatens Juarez.
Att 10:45 the fate of Juarez was still
undecided. Hundreds of rebels swarm
ed into the city, storming the barri
cades, attacking the Jail, the custom
' house, and the cathedral still held by
.the federal remnants. ,
. A great exodus of citizens fled to El
Paso, where American troops al
lowed them to pass but no soldiers
came over. Bullets are still raining
Into El Paao. At 11 o'clock it 'is re
ported some more Americans are
wounded. It looks like Juarez will be
ruined as fire has broken out 1j sev
eral places now.
'. Toe Known Dead.
The known dead at El Paso are:
VINCENTE PASEDES.
K. H. FERGUSON of troop P. Ban
Francisco,
W. D. CHANDLER, a cattleman.
It la known that at least 18 are kill-
San Diego, May 9, Tia Juana was
captured, by rebels this morning at
S o'clock after three hours of fighting.
Rebels came from Te Carte and be
gan the attack shortly after 4. There
were many wounded. Federals, head-
,ed by Lieutienant Governor Larrogua,
with a force of men, left the bull ring
at 7 o'clock. It is reported fully 50
were killed, but this is probably ex
aggerated. '.' ' .;
Dum Duni Bullets Used. ' '
As soon as the firing started the
wounded began to stream across the
border and surrendered to the Ameri
can troops. Among them were sev
eral Americans. Physicians who de
sired to dress the wounds said that
the Mexicans areuslng dum dum bul
lets which are barred by civilized war
fare. . The lnsurrectos number over
100.
As soon as the wounded men ar
rived a temporary hospital was es
tablished near the camp of the 10th In
fantry near San Yesldor. Many peo
pie froni San Diego in automobiles
took positions on hills to watch the
fights.
There were several minor engage
ments last night outside tha town.
In one it is rperodshrdletaolrishrdlu
In one it is reported 28 federals were
killed ewhen they attempted a flank
movement on the rebels.
Object o Struggle Unimportant
Many ask why rebels want T1&
Juana. This Is a small place of little
Importance.- Several buildings were
afire when the rebels marched in. The
bull ring was destroyed. Old Estudil
lo, a landmark, was like wise burn
ed, Squads of federals hidden in the
houses surrendered after the rebels
arrived while others fled across the
line or hid in the cellars. . .
; Durango All But Taken.
Guadalajara, Mexico, May 9. Cour
iers arriving today from Durango reT
port that Luis Moya, with 500 men,
is attacking the town. Practically the
whole state of Durango, say the cour
iers, Is In rebel hands, and small hope
is entertained that the town can hold
out.
CHJzens Are Fighters..
A United Press correspondent was
the first to reach Tla Juana after the
fight today. General Pryce, the Amer
ican, commanded and praised the de
fense put up by Tla Juana citizens.
Of 115 nsurgents all but 25 were vet
erans of the Spanish-American war
and the rest were Mexicans. The reb
els are having a gay time. They broke
into shops and enjoyed the first good
meal In 24 hours. In the bull ring
hey wre gaily decorated In Mexican
fipery, playing like boys.
It Is retorted that federals, num
bering 150, are en route from Eusen
ada and It true, another battle wl
be fought . k
' A careful estimate showed about 10
were killed at Tla Juana. ,
' COXTEST DISTRICT SO. 1
This district comprises the city of La Grande. ' The two ladies resldin
In La Grande who at the end of the contest have received the most votes
will be the guests of the Observer at the Portland P( wwi.--- -
Ht'FF. RUBY, Seventh and L streets.............
COTNER, EVA, 2,008 Oak street "
C0M3S, FRANKIE, 1201 D avenue. . ,
MARTIN, IRMA, 1201 Fourth street. ......... '. . . . .
STEPHENSON, MILDRED, Care Star Theatre ....
NUTTER. MRS. B. B., 1708.1-2 Sixth St. ,
WILLIAMS, MRS. Fred W Box 804.;...........
DAVIS, AAA,-1313 X avenue
SNOW, ALICE, 1410 Z avenue . . . . , . . . .
40,800
14.294
9,051
8,590
( 7,823
4,972
1,174
1,001
1,001
tOXTEST DISTRICT SO 2.
This district comprises all of Union county except L aGrande. The four
ladles of this district who, at the end of the contest, have received the
most votes will be the guests -of the Observer at the Portland Rose Festl-;
val.'. :'.'. '; " ' ,'' ' " "' :.-'': . '" :; ':' '
ROBERTSON, ZELLA, R. F. D. No. 2, ..
HANSEN. AGNES, Perry '. . . .... .......
VAN HOUSEN. HAZEL, Allcel
WILSON, EVA. Union ............ ... . ...
PEEBLER, FRANKIE,' R. F. D. No. 2 . . . ... .
CARBINE. JENNIE, R. F. D. No. 1, La Grande
KELLY, BESS. Cove ...................... , .. ,
CONRAD. NELLIE, R. F. D. No. 1 La. ........ .
JEFFRIES, NELLIE, Union ......
ARNOLD, MABEL, Elgin
WEEKS,.. BIRNIE, North Powder ,
CHATTIN, VIOLET, Summervllle
RUSSELL, BETHEL, Elgin
KEEFER, STELLA. Imbler . ,
WOODELL, ETTA, R. F. D., No. 1, Summervllle .;..........
65,024
59,683
59,367
37,243
33,638
29,712
19,045
11,591
8,500
7,035
7.000
3,620
. 1,346
1,151
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COXTEST DISTRICT SO. 8.
This district comprises all of Wallowa county and Pine and Eagle valleys.
The three Jadles of this district who, at the end of the contest, have received
the most votes will be the guests ot ine Observer at the Portland Rose Fen
tival. .. ' ' . ; '
ROUP, MARGARET, Joseph ,i. ...................... .. . .. 16,500
EAMES, EDNA, Joseph ............ i 14,000
BOSWELL, CECIL, MInam ..... .
LYUENMANN, ANNA, Enterprise
WISDOM. BESSIE, Lostine .....
KlAVOR, ALICE, Enterprise .....
WILEY, GLADYS, Wallowa
EVANS, MINNIE L., Wallowa
BROCK, NETTIE, Flora ........
13,000
6,500
6,000
6,000
. 5,000
4.079
, 3,001
PRIZES REGARDLESS OF DISTRICTS.
The three candidate who, at the end of the contest have more votes than
any of their rivals, may, at the expense of the Observer, extend their trips
on to San Francisco. .
The four candidates who range next In standing, regardless of districts,
will be entertained at the Hotel Gearhart, Gearhart Park, By-the-Sea.
All winning candidates will be given side trips to all points of Interest in
and about Portland; and will be taken, to the leading places of amusement
and recreation. '
Instead of taking a trip, any winning candidate may have music lessons
to the value of $50 or a scholarship in Whitman college; In the Baker City
business college or choice of several other colleges. In lieu of the San
Francisco trips scholarships valued at $100 will be arranged for, in case
exchange is desired. ' i
V VOTE COUPON.
Tt?e Great Circulation Contest.
LA GRANDE OBSERVER-DAILY AND WEEKLY
, , This Coupon Will Count One Vote.
For (Name) .: .
Address ' i - : '
50T GOOD AFTER MAT 15.
Free vote eovpons, sack as this, will not be printed after May IS.
From May II to May 27 subscribers may alp candidates with votes
only through making payments oi subscription. The first one of these
blanks sent In for a candidate wants 1,000 votes all eoapons receiv
ed thereafter count as one vote.
Cut Out Around Border.
FEflEOiilil ISI5U.iSE0TEfi
CALLIEJG FOR CDUE'S FRUIT
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guuUjUUU
DEFEXS OF LOS AXGELES PRIS-
OXERS . WILL BE CARRIED
V . OUT WITH VIGOR. i
BAIL DEriltiD PRISONERS
Attorney for Defense Attt . . o Get
Bail Fixed Rut Effort Ik Com.
pers and Morrison Sign V '
Money From AffillaUd I. i of
the Country to Carry the'
the. Highest Courts. , ,
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IISlfilCTS
XEW ORCHARDS DETELOPED BI A
' SYXDICATE OF ; XEW TORE.
, FIXAXCIERS THIS TEAR. '
PEAR ORCHARD IS LARGE
Many Small Orchard Being S( t Out
: Transfers in Fruit Land Run Up
, dose to Fifty Thousand In the Past
Few Days Orchard of Pear Tree
lo Re Lnrgest in the State With One
Exception.
XO DAMAGE FROM FROST.
Washington, May 9. An app
union men tif this country to pr
$500,000 for the defense of Jfohn
Naiuara,' was demanded today by the
American Federation of Labor. The
unheal ' rtMl. VhV-Ji- .
Namara's prosecution "stands the de
tective agency with no scruples or hes
itancy in manufacturing evidence and
the National Erestors' association, a
nart of the ereatest rornoratlnns of weather Predlciors
thia rnnntrv u-itii -miiUnn. r,f .Mit. r casing me ngures on
f Thrty-three degrees of cold, S
v one above freezing, were record-
ed last llitfht tHnrrrAntr- ffc.A.
government bulletin today. Re-
lorts from various fruit sections ?
f deny any frost last night, though
such was expected by Portland
and their' power 'allied ' against or--ganizad
labor." ; ; ' w : v
It s determined that ample oppor
tunity lor defense of the accused shall
be afforded in the highest courts of
the country, so all unions 'are request
ed to subscribe and contribute to the
defense. Gomperp a,nd Secretary
Morrison signed the appeal. : .
Los Angeles. May 9. Attempts by
Attorney Harrlman for ths defense to
have ball fixed for John McNamara
on a charge ot conspiring, to dyna
mite the Llewllyn Iron works, failed
here today. ' Judge Bordwell said tha
motion could be brought up at some
future time. The proceedings did not
take ten minutes.
District Attorney Frederick appear
ed in person and argued that fixing
the ball meant admission to ball. Har
rlman said the fact that the defendant
was charged with 19 indictiients for,
murder made it Impossible that he
could be released.
ISAAC BOSKOWITZ DEAD.
Former La Grande Merchant Pusses
- Away at Portland. ; :
Isaac A. Boskowltz, for many yt ars
a merchant of La Grande, doing bust
ness in a store building occupying the
site whore the Central Church of
Christ now stands, was burled in Port-,
land yesterday. , The Oregonlan re
lates of Mr. Boskowltz:
Mr. Boskowltz, an early Oregon pio
neer, died at St. Vincent's hospfttal on
Friday, May 5. Mr. Boskowltz was
born in Bavaria in 1839, and came to
America when he was 13 years oW. In
1$02 he crossed the plains into Ore
gon. He engaged in business at La
Grande and retired a few years ago.
He sfrved three terms as city recorder
of La Grande.
Mr. Boskowltz. is survived by his
wife and four children! Frederick,
Mlna and Anselni. of Portland, and
Mrs. Frank Bethel' Aiken, of Ogden,
Utah. The funeral will be held this
morning (Monday) at 10:30 o'clock
from "Holman'a chaptl and Interment
will be In Beth Israel cemetery.
Little Girl Murdered. '
Chicago, May 9. Indications are
that Elsie Paroubeck aged four, whom
25,000 school children have searched
since her disappearance a month
was murdered before the body was
thrown Into a drainage canal at Lock
porte, Illinois. A cursory examina
tion today showed there was no wa
ter In the lungs. The father main
tains the child was kidnaped by gyp
sies and murdered when the police
started A search. . '
Jak DOIoa "Back." .
Jack Dillon Is In the tolls of the
law aialn, having only escaped the
same tolls a few days ago. This Is the
'steenth tmn !n a few weeks.
tables J
compiled by the Fruit Grower, a & .
4 fruit journal of national reputa- S '
ton, George L, Cleaver today de- 3
termined the average apple crop S
v crop estimates up t oMay I. Col- Q
orado runs higher than the a v-
erage, though the grand aver-
f age of all the states reaches 64
per cent. Oregon Is given 50
$ per cent, though this Is deemed &
SvuUra conservative,, sThe, estl- j
mates were reached on figures
from many localities in Alabama, ' .
Arkansas, California, Georgia, :
Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and.
all the apple growing states'
west of the Mississippi.
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' Cove, May 9.-t-( Special) -Nineteen
hundred eleven is. marking the begin
ning of a new era for this community,
more momentous and important work
has started, than any previous season
In our history, new lines are laid
out and the spirit of reliance and as
surance manifested. , V
Of the many real estate transfers
the following are named: ,
Otto Eckersly to M. Mitchell, his
20 acre farm, consideration $6,500.
J. B. Wilson to Mr. Atftel, a newcom
er f r.cm the east, a 20-acre fruit farm
a tunc uuuio iunu, uuuoiuci niiuu ft,-
ooo.
L. Brazllle to Karl J. Stackland 27
acres 1-4 mile from town, consldera
tion $4,000. , : , ,
L, Brazllle to Karl J. C, M. and G. .
G. Stackland 40 acres in the heart of
the fruit belt, consideration $8,000.
J. M. Selder leased his farm, pre
sumably for three years and sold out
all his personal property, the total
transaction Involving a deal for near
ly $5,000. , 'i .
Besides ths above an eastern party
is here contemplating an early pur
chase of a choice tract of fruit land,
and a number of smaller properties
havellready changed hands. '': ; -
On the Grande Ronde orchard com
pany's land, below Cove two or three
miles, Mr. Ztmberly has planted about
80 acres in apples this spring.
The La Grande Investment company
has planted about 3000 apple trees, on
their tract north of town. ' '
Karl J. Stackland has planted 1,500
pear trees, 700 cherry and 400 appla
trees, on his own places and together
with his brothers C. M. and O. O,
Stackland 5,000 pear trees, 600 cherry
and 400 apple trees, Including about
2,700 Dwarf Beurre d'AnJous, on" the
company'a 40-acre tract, which is no
the largest pear planting In Oregon,
this side of Salem, and will be Increas
ed to 10,000 pear trees, next spring.
F, Roberts planted six acres to Bin
and Royal . Ann cherries, Leo Blevlna
2 1-2 acres, J. K. Lants about four
acres, J. B. Love one acre and numer
ous others aggregating over 6.000 cher
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