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10:00 O'CLOCK EDITION. M VOL 'X LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY,' OREGON. TUESDAY, JULY 4, 1911. NUMBER 216. CHAUTAUQUA OPENED WITH CONTINENTAL CONGRESS AT 8:00 REPRODUCTION TRUE TO THE ORIGINAL DEBATE AND CUSTOM dates Swing Open Tonight for First Number on the Second Annual Chautauqua When Continental Con gress and Apollo Concert Co. Con duct Their Respective Programs. The Chautauqua offers for tonight a special patriotic program consisting of the CoutiiiHiutl Cuugtea ,j local talent. This will be followed by a concert by the Apollo Concert' com pany. This congress is a reproduc tion of the debate on the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson, represented by George T. Cochran, will rerort the resoltuion from the committee and then the debate be gins. The Declaration will be read by the Secretary of Congress, Charles Thompson, represented by Wm, 3. Sargent. Thomas McKean of Mary land (C. R. Eberhard) moves that congress go into a committee of the whole to discuss the declaration. The following speeches are made. Each speech as given is to be an exact re production of the speech made by the character at the Continental Con gress which adopted the Declaration of Independence. A representation of the Second Con tinental congress assembled in Inde pendence Hall, Philadelphia, July 4, 1776, at the time of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, , Congress called to order by the president, John Hancock., Invocation by Rev. Jacob Duch of Pennsylvania colony. '. Eoll call of the delegates by colo nies by the Secretary Chas. Thompson (W. B. Sargent) . Report of special committee called for by the president. Report presented by Thos. Jefferson of Virginia colony (C. T. Cochran). Reading of the Declaration of In dependence as reported by the secre tary (W. B. Sargent). Moved that the Continental Con gress resolve itself into committee' of the whole to discuss the declaration as reported by the commlttte. . and presented by the secretary. Ey Thos. McKean of Maryland colony (C. R. Eberhard). Debate on the adoption of the Dec laration of Independence: Affirma tive Samuel Adams, Massachusetts colony (C. E. Cochran); affirmative Robt. Livingstone, New York colony (Turner Oliver); negative John Dickinson, Pennsylvania colony (W. Baker; M. Pierce) affirmative John Adams, Massachusetts colony (T. H. man, Connecticut colony (J. P. Baker) affirmative BenJ. Franklin, Pennsyl vania colony (J. S. Hodgln) ; negative Jamea Wilson, Maryland colony (J. D. Slater);' affirmative Richard Hen ry Lee, Virginia colony (F. S. Ivan hoe). Motion for the adoption of the re port. By John Adams. Signing the Declaration" of Inde pendence by the delegates. Adjournment. You cannot afford to miss this en tertainment. The speech of Walter Pierce in his representation of John Dickinson is worth the price of admis sion alone. He tells you about the negative side of the question which many people never hear. T. H. Craw ford as John Adams gives a fiery de nunciation of the Tory. Samuel Adams represented by C. E. Cochran, Is also brim full of fury. Roger Sherman arid Jairies Wilson, represented by J. F. Baker and J. D. Slater, respect ively, are earnest in their support of the negative side of the Issue. BenJ. Franklin advises the delegates with his terse words of wisdom. He is well represented by John S.Hodgin. The; whole argument will be closed by the' vehement Richard Henry Lee of Vir ginia (F. S. Ivanhoe) who..has since become famous as Light Horse Harry, j The Apollo Concert company will follow the Continental Congress. - All of these' people are first class musi-! clans. ' Three of them will play dur-j lng the day in the' La Grande band. This will make a fitting climax to the entertainment of the 'day. The cool park by the river will be an inviting place for everyone after having spent the day in town. The music will be fine and enjoyabler., A special feature will be a concert by the band from 7 till 8 o'clock In the eenlng. This comes before any of the evening program, and will entertain the people whlletbA crowd is gather ing. Transportation has been arrang ed.' Joe Woods will have all of the carryalls and . big passenger wagons In the county here to carry the people to and from the park. He will only charge ten cents. . There are also side walks out to the park and these pleas ant evenings will 'be enjoyed by many In taking a walk out there. People, should bear in mind that the concert at the park begins at 7 o'clock tonight and at. 8 o'clock the program commences. The excellent nlumber known as the Apollo Concert company will commence at 9 o'clock, giving the visitors as fine a portrayal of music a3 it has been the lot of a great ma jority. If lS;ifn, Then Tabernacle. ' The visiting public should also bear in mind that if it rains this evening, the program will be given in the L. D. S. tabernacle so that the program as outlined above Is a certainty one place or the other. ' .' - . ; 5I51J0B1II 10 - -1 E university hospital after he thought) he had .recovered from a blood trans- J fusion operatlou by which he saved ' his wife's life is rapidly regaining his S strength. Mr. Lea is now thought to 1 c out of danger. NATAL DAY II! LA GRANDE EMINENT STATESMAN DIANA HEME. OF IN- Republicans, Fourth and Chautauqua People Escort Him to Hotel. Sister towns of Union county pour ed a delegation of Fourth of July cele brators into La Grande this morning between 8:30 and 9:30 o'clock that, is destined to rival any similar gathering m years. The Elgin excursion was delayed a half hour in the start and made slow, progress reaching La Grande because of the many f long stops along the way to pick up excur sionists. The Union delegation was correspondingly delayed in arrival be cause of the slowness of the first ex cursion , v ,.,... , ,.',.,';;'. . f , , With few chances of, sunshine to mark the forenoon the humidity seem ed bent on keeping the thermometer phere fortells showers later: In the day. - - - :' " . The Program Today. ; ' " Beginning5 early this morning and continuing through the day the pro gram is provided for as follows: the guests always remembering that the rest rooms, the lawns and the free coffee is at their disposal at any time during the day. . ,., .. At Day Break Cannon salute by G. a. r. , . Breakfast. 8:00 o'clock Welcoming visitors and excursion trains at depot with bra ss bands. ' 9:30 Speed race between Eastern Oregon fire departments, according o Eastern- Oregon and Washington Fire Association rules.""' First prize." $35: Second prize, $15. 10 Ball game .Elgin vs. La Grande Mysterious Mitchell twirling for El gin. T ' -V.' ,,'... , . 11 Governor Hanly, of Indiana, will deliver address of the day, intro duced by Hon. Walter Pierce, mana ger Hot Lake Sanatorium. Address at Sixth and Washington in big tent. Free coffee, sugar and cream, free ice water, free rest tents, supplied with water, wash basins, combs and . Ex-Governor J. Frank Hanly. of Indiana, is in La Grande. His coming was marked by the gathering ojf a re ception committee composed of prom inent republicans, members of the Fourth of July celebration committee and the Chautauqua committees, un der whose auspices he was originally contracted to appear In La Grande to day. Mr. Hanly will be a guest of La Grande all day leaving for points west tonight on the late train. His one and only appearance before the public on the rostrum happens at 11 o'clock this forenoon while he de livers the Fourth of July oration at the tented auditorium on Sixth and Washington. ' The eminent statesman is one of the leading politicians and "doers" of the nation today, and hundreds took ad vantage of meeting the distinguished guest while, he was at his hotel and while under the guidance of the local committees. Canadian Girl Wed In London. London, July 4 A brilliant gath ering of representatives of the Brit ish army members of the English arts toccacy and of Canadian society at tended the marriage of Miss Elsie Rlordan, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Charles Riorian, of Montreal to Major Sir Ham'lton Goold -Adams, British high commissioner for Cyprus which will be celebnto l In St. Peter's cathedral here this afternoon. Jubilee of British Naval Architects. London, July 4. The leading naval powers of the world have sent repre sentatives to the Jubilee meeting of the British Institution of Naval Arch itects. The meeting opens today and will continue until Saturday. Prominent among the representatives from abroad are Rear Admirals Capps, Cone and Watts of the United States navy. 3 tdwela. -' 12 Carnival of sports for boys un der j2 and 14 years of age, for cash prizes. . 2 Special speed race with hose carts, open to amateur athletic clubs Eastern Oregon, for gold medal. 2:30 Ball game, Union vs. La Grande. 4 Dare devil riding cycle auto cycle.- 4:30 Goose pulling contest under the clouds v by the Apache Indians, open to all horseback riders, for a purse of $2.00 and the goose. 4:40 Door splitting contest, where the iron man puts his bare fist through an Inch door; open to all contest ants. $1.00 and the door. 4.00 iNeca. IU uecu uuk iaca 'no tween imported collies, by world's renowned dog driver. 5 Wet test open to fire companies and athletic clubs of Eastern Oregon. First prize $35.00, second prize $15. The big dance across the street from the Sommer hotel will commence at four o'clock.. The program will be filled with music from four bands throughout the day. G. M. Rlchey will be marshall of the day. ' . Weather a Study. Old Sol struggled for mastery dur ing the morning hours today with enough success to keep the crowds moving toward La Grande. Early in the morniitg when the cannon on the hill was booming out its Fourth of July salute with 13 guns that rat tled nearby windows and echoed out over the valley to the remotest, corner the clouds were lowering and threat ening but broke as the morning be came spent and by 9 o'clock, as the loaded trains bore their human freight to 'the city, the indications pointed to an ideal day for the visi tors though a gloomy prospect awaited the Icei cream cone venders and colored lemonade dispensers. Rec'pts Bigger Than Expense. ' Washington, July . 4. For the first time since 1907 the United States government at the close of the fiscal year June 30, shows an excess of re ceipts over expenditures of $43,681, 000. These figures are approximately correct although minor changes will be made when more detailed .reports are received by the treasury depart ment. . : ' ' . NATION IE' NEW YORK HAS A DOU BLE CELEBRATION . BUT IS SANE ONE , . MANY BIG TOWNS GIVE ' ' ! ' WAY TO PATRIOTISM From 'Coast to Coast the NatKon Is Observing Natal Day With Speeches and Less Firecrackers Programs 1 Vary In Cities but Patriotism Ay pears More Rife Than In Years Fast To I'nvell Laura Secord Monument. Queenston Heights, Ont., July 4. Arrangements have been completed for the unveiling tomorrow of the monument erected on Queenstown Heights in memory of Laura Secord, the Canadian heroine of the war of 1812. Sir George Robs and other speakers of prominence will deliver addresses. THE FOURTH FIGHT CAL ENDAR, evening where he was assisting lib father in hauling logs to a mill. The lad became caught between a tree and I a loe. with thft rpsult that ha toft loo- Ad Wolgast vs. Owen Moran, S! wflB rriIRh(,, ,n hnH ahana a woa taten to the Grande Ronde hospital last evening and Dr. Underwood found that amputation would be necessary. Nations Exchange Honors. Caracas. July 4. In connection with the celebration of tr mtennial of Venezuelan! indepe ' Presl dent Gomez today '. graceful compliment to the states, on the . latter's in a . day, by placing a wre'' e Washington son, the s- jnerlcan representa- New York This city Is to tlve at I , V" tennlal, returned the day tn eene of a double celeoration. complimUr y placing a wreath on dependence day Is being observed in a -saie ana sane ' manner by the holding of patriotic exercises in vari ous parks and population centers and a special celebration is being held, in- ' eluding as special feature a parade of the various nations represented in the city's population, to commemorate the . dedication of the city ball, July 4, 1811. -. ' -v v , Patriotic Pageants lu Chicago - , Chicago, July 4. Independence Day is being celebrated here! today In a comparatively safe and sane manner. The, principal ".features; '&r? the pa triotic pageants and the historical tab leaux, and then old-fashioned games, circuses, frolics and band coucerta la the various 'parks;. ; ? ; l 1 A St. Louis Joins Sane Column . St. Louis, July 4. Band concerts,, patriotic 'exercises with speeches and -the reading of the Declaration of la dependence, inter-school contests and athletic sports in all the parks are the features of today's "safe and sane" observance of the Fourth of July. 'J. Dr. Eliot at Fanenll Ilnll J - Boston, Mass., July 4. The citizens, of Boston observed the Fourth in 'a quiet and dignified manner ; today. Among the principal features, were the reading of the Dxlarat'.on of In dependence from the balcon of the old State hous9 and a masj meeting at Faneuii hill with. Dr. . Charles W. Eliot, president ."mentuH of Harvare" university, as the urlncipal orator. ' ' Get Tickets at Wright's Drug Store. Chautauqua tickets may be obtain ed at Wright's drug store. AMR 1 20 rounds, at San Francisco. "Knockout" Brown vs. "Cy- clone. Thompson, 10 rounds, at Gary, Ind. S . Frank Klaus vs. Vic Hansen, 10 $ S rounds, at Coalings, Cal. Battling Nelson vs. Pete Mc- S Veigh, 10 rounds, at Fort Law- 3 ton, Wash. $ 3 Young Saylor vs. Grover Hayes, 3 $ 10 rounds, at Indianapolis. 3 HAINES CELEBFATES. Atwood After Hearst Prize. New York, July 4. Harry Atwood, the: sensational aviator who is here today declared that he would soon at tempt to win the $50,000 prize offered by William R. Hearst to the aviator who makes a flight from the Atlantic coast .to the Pacific or vice versa. Atwood said he would probably be- . gin his transcontinental flight from EIirtn.Raker Gam Thara Tilft Riff! the Pacific coast within a month. Attraction for Haines. Haines, July 4. (Special) The following program is slated for today and at 9 o'clock the crowds were un usually large: 9 a. m. Parade and historical pa geant, headed by the North Powder band. 10 a. m. Address at H. M. Com pany's warehouse by Col. Emmett Cal lahan. Vocal music by Baker quartet. 10:80 a. m. Ball game, Haines vs. North Powder. . 12 m. Dinner served by the ladles. 1:30 p. m. Ball game, Baker vs. Elgin. (League teams.) 2 p. m. Horse races, foot races, catching greased pig, etc. On Third street, east from Main. 6:30 p. m. Band concert. 7 p. m. Grand ball at warehouse. MT. GLENN BO YBTBT. Found Necessary to Amputate Leg of Young Lad ef Mt Glenn. John Abbot's 13-year old son was frightfully injured at Mt Glenn last Fire Victim Recovering. Seattle, July 4. Physicians today predict the rapid recovery of little Clarice Whlttler, on account of the generous action of seven men and women who submitted to the surg eon's knife and gave up pieces of cu tide to cover the child's flesh that was seared by fire seven months ago; The operation was performed yes. terday. Over twenty persons appear ed at the city, hospital and volunteer ed to submit to the operation. Shleldg-SandwelL London, July 4. The Rev. P. J, Campbell, pastor of the city temple, officiates today at the marriage of Miss Vera Sandwell, daughter of the Rev. G. Henry Sandwell. formerly of Toronto, and Mr. Ernest Shields, London bank manager. The wedding takes place in the Congregational church In Grosvenor square. Senator In Hospital Again. Washington, D. C, July 4. Senator Luke Lea, of Tennessee who was com pelled to return to the Georgetown HERE FRIDAY WELL KNOWN BIRDMAN TO PRE PARE FOR FLIGHTS. Saturday and1 Sunday Flights Draw Big Crowds, Belief. Will Charles F. Walsh, the aviator, will arrive in the city in a few days and complete his arrangements . for his appearance in this city on Saturday and Sunday. Walsh Is the man who Invented the apparatus used on the battleship Penn sylvania to stop the machine in which Ely flew to that vessel from shore last February. Alleged Dynamiters to Enter Pleas. Los Angeles, Cal., July 4. Unless unforeseen circumstances arise, John McNamara and James McNamara will appear In court here tomorrow and plead not guilty to the charges of Both Walsh and Ely started on I murder contained in the Indictments their careers as drivers of fast auto-1 returned against them by the grand mobiles and are considered the most jJury teh investigated the facta con successful and daring aviators in the nected with the fatal explosion and country. One of the most thrilling,11 in nes Duimmg. automobile races pulled off by this pair was from Oakland around San Francisco bay to San Jose and back to San Francisco. In this race Walsh passed Ely on the way to San Jose and between San Jose and San Fran cisco bay Ely passed and defeated Walsh.. Those who witnessed . the event claimed that after leaving San Jose Walsh's engine was practically loosened and dropped from the frame of the machine by the terrific speed. Mr. Young, Walsh's manager, who also directed the tour of Mr. Ely, says that the aviator would probably have accompanied Walsh on this tour had it not been for the fact that a previ ous engagement with Uncle Sam pre vented, Ely being sent by the govern ment to instruct the army aviators how to fly along the Mexican border. Walsh was one of the big drawing cards at the. recent San . Francisco meet and has been flying continually since then. He was one of the few who was able to carry away prize money at the Tanforan meet at San Georgia Young Baptists Meets. Mllledgevllle, Ga., July 4. Ths town is filled with delegates and visi tors from nearly all parts of the stats gathered here to attend the 17th an nual convention of the Baptist Young People's union of this state, which opens here today. An interesting program has been arranged for the three days of the session. " Kaisers Grandson Five Years Old. Berlin, July 4. Prince William Frederick, eldest son of Crown Prlnc Frederick William, celebrated ths fifth anniversary of his birth today. The observance of the event is mainly confined to the members of ths Imperial family and the household of the crown prince, r . , Christian Chnrch Convention. Portland, Ore., July 4. The annual national convention of the Christian church, popularly known as- the Disci ples of Christ, which began a weeks Francisco. His recent flights have .session In Portland today Is one of been in Santa Rosa, Petaluma Vallejo. and , the largest religious gatherings ever entertained In this city. Thousands of delegates and visitors are here from Wisconsin Mall Men Moit. I every part of the country and amona: Green Bay, Wis., July i. More than them are many well known divines, 200 letter carriers and postal clerks ' educators and other leaders of the de- from all parts of the state are here nomination.