JA GRANDE KVl
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K0T1CE OF STREET IMPROVEMENT
'. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: No
tics is hereby lven that In pursuance
t of a resolutlou adopted by the coiu
' bob council or the cliy. ot La Craua;-.
. Oregon, on the Qav ot. AuguBt, 1912
V;reatlng-'lnprovement district No. 67
tnd designating T avenue as such dis
trict, and In pursuance of a resolution
idopted by said common council on
7th day of August, 1912,
" Zerelv said council determined and
. .Xared Us Intention to Improve all
-aid portion of Y avenuen. salrA, SI fifHOS ':. tl
ACTUAL INTERMENT IS
TO TRANSPIRE
TOMORROW
STAND FALLS AND STU- .
. DENTS SERIOUSLY Hl'BT
Late Emperor of Japan Paid Homage
by All Nations Today When First
- Ceremony of Oriental Funeral Is
Held Interment to Take Place with
More Show of Pomp Tomorrow
Toklo, Japan, Sept. 13. Passing In
magnificence through the silent ranks
ot hundneda of thousands of the sub
jects wno in life Honored him as a
god the body of the late Emperor Mut
aubito of Japan was borne this even
lng through the deadened streets, of
Toklo tor bis public funeral services
at th Aoyama parade ground. The
actual burial of the late ruler, will
be held tomorrow at Momoyama, neo
Kioto, where lie the .ashes of Emptr
or Kwammu, mikado of a thousand
years ago. i
, The principal event of the day wti
a proclamation ot amnesty to politics
offenders by Emperor Tosbishito to
political offenders, but Denjlro Koto-
ku is etUI held In prison and is not
Included. ',,
' The hall at Mejl university collars
ed and more than 100 students wor
shiping the spirit of the dead mikado,
were injured,,.,
Mor than 2,000,000 people saw th
last public honors paid to the Japu
nese emperor who saw his country
emerge from semi-barbarism to be
come one of the leading powers of
the world. Massed by hundreds of
thousands they stood as the splendid
eortegt wound through the capltal'city
while evening fell, ' close doors and
windows hermetically sealed behind
them, while over the smart military
uniforms of New Japan and the flow
lng silks of an older days flared thou
aands of torches In the hands of sol
diers who formed a solid avenue of
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CHIEF CENTER
.ENTIRE COUNTY SHARES SORROW
OF ACCIDENT.
Distracted Mother Id Most Precarious
Condition as a Oonseqaenee.
All Union county is in mourning
over the terrible fate that befell the
Fred Gasklll family yesterday moru
lng when Wilfred, aged 10 years next
Christmas, was iMtantly killed by be
ing run over by a threading machine
owned by his father. The consequenc
es have been extremely pathetic. Ov
ercome with excitement of the acci
dent, Mr. Oasklll pulled his eon out
from the wheels where be was crush
ed to death after he had fallen off
the engine pulling the separator. He
started home with him and when In
formed by bystanders that the boy
was already dead, said: "No, he is
only hurt; lie will be all right." It
was not until he had carried him a
half mile or so that the awful truth
dawned upon him. Mrs. Oasklll was
enjoying the festivities at the fait
grounds and a town-wide aear:h tor
her soon brought the terrible Intel
ligence to her. She Is In a very pre
carious condition today and sympathy
has centered upon the .distracted
islsther whose mind hangs In tho tal-!
anoe. No funeral arrangements have
been completed bnt It will be held
;some time Sunday.
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flame from the palace gates to tho
place of oeremony.
Promptly at seven o'clock th whole
Imperial Guards division, 10000 strong
paraded in front of the Imperial pal
ace. At eight o'clock the signal was
given for the departure of the Imper
ial coffin and Instantly the whole body
of trumpeters of the Guards blew the
hymn of national mourning In a low
and melancholy tone. Immediately the
casket containing the remains of the
dead mikado was brought forth and
placed upon th funeral car, gorgeous
with decoration and in front of which
blazed the imperial crest of the chry
santhemum. Harnessed to the funer
al car were the four mandarl ushl, or
sacred bullocked, especially selected
according to Immemorial custom tor
the obsequies of the ruler who Is half
god. The first ox was black from
nose to tip of tall, the second all black
black save for a white stripe on the
forehead, the third all brown except
for a black line from nose to tall and
the fourth black wtth White markings,
nearly a piebald.
As soon as the body of the dead
ruler rested upon its bier a sharp or
der detached about 5,000 of the Im
perial guards who, at a slow march,
passed out of the palace grounds Into
the jammed but silent streets. Behind
them fell In the bands ot Shinto
priests always attendant on the mik
ado and certain other functionaries
bearing aloft white and yellow flags,
bows and arrows, shields, halberds,
Sakald' (sprigs of the, god tree) and
the imperial bands. Then came the
court officials, headed by the master
of the imperial household and then
the emperor's coffin. .v. ,: -... .
Tne casket was attended .by . six
chamherlalns and twenty army and
navy officers as pall bearers: the
grand chamberlain and alde-de-camps
to his majesty; Prince Kanln and the
Princess Kanln, who represented the
Emperor Yoshlhlto and the Princess
Higaehtfuehlmi, who represented the
empress dowager, escorted by officers
of the imperial guards.'
Arriving at the Aoyama parade
grounds for the funeral ceremony the j United Gtates supreme court, and for
dead ruler's cortege debouched from mer Congressman J. Adam Bede open-
the semi-gloom of the city streets in.
to a perfect blaze of light. Hundreds
of electric lights shone aloft and at
negular intervals the funeral services
were hed and the two Shinto torli; or
altars, scores of Kagaribi, or watch
Ages roared ruddily as the body was
borne In.
Just Inside the second Torli, or
shrine, the Emperor Yoshlhlto, tne
empress and tn empress aowager
with the princesses ot the blood met
the imperial coffin, bowing low before
It as it was brought forward to the
main building in the enclosure.
It was nearly ten o'clock when the
funeral services began in solemn sil
ence. Holy onenngs ana muiu-ooi-
ored silks and brocades were laid be
fore the coffin while the Shinto priests
chanted mournfully. Then the grand
master of the ceremony read from the
Shinto burial ritual and the emperor,
the empress and the empress dowager
leaving their attendants, each advanc
ed singly to the coffin and onerea
prayer. They were followed by the
princes and princesses of the blood
on the conclusion of whose suppllca
the whole body of royalty retired.
SHOW LOYE BY KILLING SELVES.
General Baron Kites Nog! and Wife
Commit Hart Karl la Public
Toklo, Sept 13. Testifying accord-
ingto the ancient custom of Nippon to
his love and reverence for the dea.1
Emperor Mutsuhlto, whose funeral
was heM bere this evening, OenerM
Baron Klten Nogt, hero o Port Ar
thur and wife committed hart kart In
public as they followed emperor's cof
fin to the public funeral services at
the Aoyama parade grounds.
Nogt sacrifice ot his life and that of
his wife came before the eyes of hun
dreds of thousands of Japanese who.
with torches lighted. Hoed the streets
of Toklo.
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TAFT S CAMPAIGN ENCOUNTERS
ROOSEVELT
Twe Speakers Address Street Crowd
Here Last, Evening.
$ COUNTER ATTRACTION'S EX-
CITING . V
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While the Taft guns were be- $
S ing fined at the corner of Depot -J-
and Adams last night, B. Lea i
Paget, candidates for United
States senator on the prohibition $
ticket had what he termed a re-
3 markably enthusiastic audience
a half block away..; There ware S
about three prohibitionists pre-
ent and they deigned not to open
their traps In approval but ocoa
stonally, yet the cheering was vo-
clferous. A big crowd of Bill'
f Moosers got around blra and they $
cheered and shouted at every ex-
cuse. The consequence was thai
the Taft people had considerable
annoyance, but the Joke is on
Paget thought he had a real lite
prohibitionist outfit around him.
President Taft's campaign for re-
J election had Its first direct encounter
witn Tneoaore - iRoosevelt's western
tour bere last night. Yesterday was
La Grande day, the city getting "front
page" both. In the afternoon and this
morning throughout the entire United
States and the large publications of
Europe.
John Maynard Harlan of Chicago,
son ot the late Justice Harlan of the
ed Are on the colonel's manifestoes
before a street audience, and started
a warfare on the colonel wblch is
scheduled to blaze a broad trail across
the Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast
states fpr the next two weeks.
Mr. Harlan made a vigorous reply
to the Roosevelt charge of "stolen
delegates" at Chicago, with an accounr
of the "sham contests which the
Roosevelt forces had filed in an effort
to prevent President Taft's re-nomi-natlon.
Then he took up the Roosevlt "anti-trust"
program, with an open chal
lenge to the colonel:
"If you are elected, do you lnteud to
dismiss the suit brought against the
harvester trust by the Taft admin
istration T" -
Mr. Bede attacked the Rooseveltlan
departure from the Republican party,
when the latter asked the orgaolza
uon oi a new party, to give mm a
third term nomination for t'je presi
dency. He provided the fun and wit
for the occasion.
The audience heard keen jatlre, di
rect and Mr. Harlan made a ipeech
of tremendous force and carried his
hearers into applause as be scored the
colonel as the. preacher of dishonest
doctrine.
Even here In the pure air of the
Northwest which invites to truth-teT-
llng." said Mr. Harlan, "Mr. Roosevelt
has dared to reiterate that monstrous
falsehood that President Taft as the
nominee of th Republican party for
re-election la the receiver of stolen
goods. Mr. Roosevelt knows Xhat this
charge Is not true,, but he repeats It
over and over again to any audience
that will listen to his words. .
Tet this Is the same Roosevelt who
countenanced If he did sot Instigate,
at least 164 sham contests for dele
gate seats la the Chicago convention,
(Coe tinned on page Eight )
HARM
ANSWER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13,
I
I; FAST
EVENTS SLATED
SATURDAY FREE-FOR-ALL
HAS A GREAT
BUNCH TO START
LA GiEAXDE BUSINESS HOUSES
CLOSE TO SEE DERBY TODAY
Tomorrow Will Be Best Day of Races.
Close of Successful Race Meet
Will Be Climaxed by Free for All
Pace With Six Starters With Better
Harks Than 2:10.
In the first heat of the 2:19 pace
today Aldine, owned by C. W. Pratt,
won from the eight starters In 2:16
1-1. Tamarack was second coming In
two lengths behind, Slack N. third,
and Nortwood fourth. The crowds this
afternoon were Immense and a special
track race was arranged In addition to
the regular program so as to give the
many spectators a little more than
they expected.
. Among the many fast starters in the
free for all pace tomorrow will be
Dr. Red with a mark of 2:09 1-4. Hal
He D., 2:06 1-4, and Gen Huertus at
2:09 1-2. This promises to be the
greatest race ever held in Eastern
Oregon. The many fast horses and
anxious owners are sure to smash rec
ords in an attempt by each to win the
$500 purse.
La Grande day at the county fair
was a splendid success. The good
weather ;lth which the week opened
continues to favor the people and with
'the business houses closed this after
noon the attendance at the grounds
was swelled immensely. The program
this afternoon was "out of sight." The
fast 2:19 pace, the La Grande derby
and a program of dashes, coupled with
the wild horse and relay races made
a program such as has never been
equalled In this city or any Eastern
Oregon town. Not only that but a
great event is being reserved for to-
morrow when the famous free-for-all
pace Is to be staged. Six of the start-
ers have better than 2:10 marks and
that records are going to smash to
morrow is freely predicted.
The races yesterday were exciting
and high class but lacked the wonder
ful attraction ot the day before. But
that rare exhlleratton that goes with
a series of high grade races was ever
present and the monster crowd was
welL. satisfied with everything. The
day was replete with one, two, three
winnings. j
The summary of the raves for yes
terday follow: 1: "'
2:15 Pace Purse Added Money
118
Park Wood, b. s., Hepwood
Clondlke Maid. Mrs. M. M. E.
Ktmbell, owner; Marshall,
driver 1 1 1
Governor Wilson, b. s.. Prodigal
Elred. J. Blackman,' own
erdriver ......... 5 2 2
Bonnie Antrln, blk g.,' Bonnie ' i
McVantrln. Chas. Todd, owner-driver
..23 4
Bill Hanley. b. g... Gyden Kit
ty, P. O. Smith, owner; John
son driver 4 4 3
Del mas, c. g. Direct Janes S..
GREA
or;
PROGRAM
ROOSEVELT SPEAKS
El
Blackfoot, Ida, Sept. 13. Roosevelt
addressed 2,500 school children and
cow punchers here today. A' woman
In the crowd called out: "I want yon
to know who I am. I am Otto Rap
ssel's sister."
"By George, Is that soT" shouted
Roosevelt "He Was one of the best
AND W UN H
1912.
W. V. Bennett, owner;' Lagen,
driver 5 5
Time: 2:16V4: 2:18: 2:18 3-4. I
Special Trot, Purse 1300 Added Money
2 3
Arengo. b. a., Mc V Vena H. .
Anderson-Mitchell. owners.
Mitchell driver :. S 3 3
Lexington King blk s., Ashland
Wilkes Belmont. Jack Moore '
owner-driver 3 4 4
Lyn Kinney, or. s., B. McKlnne
Nellie B. John McNabb, own
er-driver .' . 5 S &
Nellie Chimes, b. m.f. Christ.
Chimes Knob. F. C. Erwln,
owner-driver ........ 1 11
Baffin, or.' s., Bingene Ka. "J?
Blackman, owner-driver ..... 422
Time: 2:19 1-4; 2:20 1-2; 2:19 3-4.
Three-Eighths Mile.
(For Union and Wallowa counties;
purse $50.) -
Sam iMullIn, owned by Hiram Peach,
first ; Big Jim, owned by Fred Spain,
second; Billy Wallace, owned by John
Spain, third; N. L. Halsey and. John
Pinnegar also had entries. Time, ;37.
Five-Eighths Mile Selling iRace
Garland, br. m O'Brien; rider; J.
Osborne, owner. .' -
Arthur Lyman, c. g. Heavner, 114
lbs., R. P. Dickinson. .
The Shrimp, gr. g., Pinnegar 109 lbs,
Haynes stable.
Miss Hunter, s. m., Clark, 114 lbs.,
E. Clark.
Also ran Don Franklin, Rettlg 114
pounds, Chas. Cleao, owner.
Miss Hunter, S. M. Pinnegar, Haines
stable. Time 1:02. '
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Relay Race.
. Former Time
'.? " Time" Thus
Harry Hasbrook 10:17 5:25
Fred Spain :5Ui"4:52
Ben Corbett ............10:03 4:46
N. L. Halsey 11:01 ; 4:52
Wild Horse Race.
Spain first; Stults second; Has
brook third; Corbett fourth. ' ,
WOMEN TAR AND FEATHER GIRL
Disguised as Men Women Apply Tar
to IS-Year-Old Girl.
Norwalk, O., 9e.pt. 13. Six women
disguised as men stripped an 18-year
old girl bere and tarred and feathered
her. She had been warned before, to
leave the town. She left today and
authorities say they will not Investi-
gate as they had already ordered her
to leave.
When Inhabitants ot the town be
came certain the girl bad. left a hun
dred women stoned the house where
the father resides. The girl left several
days ago but returned. The women
then took up the matter and kept a
kettle ot tar ready In the woods, and
watted three nights for the victim.
When the girl was caught last night
the women dragged her to the kettle.
Crazed by torture the girl promised
ea leave never to return.
. JOHN S. SCRANTON DIES.
Well Known Pioneer Passes Away at
His Home at Island City Today.
John S. Scranton died at his home
In Island City this morning, after a
critical Illness. Mr. Scranton Is a well
known pioneer In this county. Ht
leaves a wife, Mrs. Clara Scranton ant
two children, Mrs. E. M. Hall of Mos
cow, Idaho and Claude H. Scranton,
a popular La Grande merchant. Tbo
funeral services will be held from the
Island City church Sunday morning
at 10 o'clock.
TO CHILDREN
policemen I ever appointed In New
Torn?
The colonel aald that the school
children were Idaho's best crop. He
said that all the talk of his being a
dictator came from Wall street The
cowpnnchera and others present yel
led their approval. ' '
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FOR DAMAGE
MOST STUBBORNLY
CONTESTED BATTLE
IN WAR
TEXAS CITIES OBJECT TO ,
PRESENCE OF NEGRO TROOPS
Ambassador Instructed to Inform Ma
dero That He Is to Be Held iRespoa
sible for American Life and Proper
ty at Douglas, Arixona, Across Boiw
def from Agua Prieta.
Washington, Sept. 13. Henry I
Eilson, United States ambassador at
MA mm n
IVIHULIIU iim
RESPONSIBLE
Mexico City, was Instructed today to
Inform President Madero that he waa
to be held responsible for any dam- f
age Inflicted on American life or prop
erty at Douglas, Ariz., which Is di
rectly across the bnrdnr from A ma
Pleta, where the most stubbornly con
tested battle of the war Is reported to
be In progress.
Federals In Possession.
Douglas, Ariz., Sept.' 13. Federal
troops at Agua Pries ta are in full pos
session of the city, surrounding plains
today, the rebels having withdrawn to
Cents Springs, 12 miles southeast Ko
las commandings the rebel troops,
moved with his command at daybreak.
It waa reported he was seeking water ,
and would return beforeNnlght De
sultory firing by ; federal outposts
marked the appearance ot the rebels
late yesterday. None were hurt. Thera '
was no Aran; today. . '
Washington. Sent. 13 Renorta re
ceived here tdoay from Col. E. 2.-.
Steever, commanding the : United '
States forces at El Paso, say that con
siderable racial prejudice prevalp
against negroes in the ninth cavalry
detailed. to assist In mantanlug order.
He sad that resodents of Texas cities"'
wbere negro troops are stationed ob
ject to their presence. .
Douglas, Ariz., Sept 13. Apparent
ly Abandoning his Intention of attack- .
lng Agua Prieta Colonel Antonio Ro
Jas, and hta 1400 rebels marched :. ,
southwar from Cenlsa Springs at noos
today. It is believed that they are
moving to Join General Ines Saiazar .
wnose attack on tnat camp la reported
as already begun
IMBLE1BI SCHOOL CASE UP. '
Mandamss Proceedings Concerning
Building and Location of School.
' In the circuit court of tjillon coun- .
ty, Judge J. W. Knowles, for the past
two days has been hearing the testl- .
mony in the case of Geo. L. Cleaver
plaintiff vs. Johnson, defendant being
mandamus proceedings In regard to
the building and location of a school
building at Imbler for which' an elec
tion authorizing same had previously '
been held. A ' .,
The plaintiff claims that the elec
tion resulted in authorizing the school
board to issue bonds to secure the
amount required to build the new
building and that the new school b
Boated on what is known as the Sum-
merville lumber site. The' defendants
claim the authorising of the bonds but
also claim that the building was to be
built on the present site and further
claim that the bonds purchased by the
bonding companies provides that the
new structure be built upon the pres
ent site. -
Written arguments are yet to be
prepared and the case will not be de
cided for some time.
Captain Bailey Resigns
Portland, Sept. 13. Captain ot Po
lios Bailey resigned today. Chief Slo-
ver some time ago preferred charges
against Bailey that' he refused to en
force the law against gambling and
solicited bribes for the protection ot
vice.