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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (March 18, 1904)
LA GRANDE MORNING OBSERVER.?;' "VOLUME III LA GRANDE, OREGON, FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 18. 1904. NUMBER 113 SHOCKS ON SOUND Most Severe Earthquake Shock Ever Experienc ed in the Northwest Country. Seattle, WbbIi. March. 17 The most severe earthquake shock ever experienc ed in the Northwest ro keit lmiWiiigain 8eattle tonight nnd ;rlrove frightened ' women and children into the street). Patients In the hospital leaped from their cots in ternr. On the upper floors of the taller business blocks bjoa casrs swayed to and fro, crashing into the walls with a report that could be heard in- adjoining rooms. Business men working late rushed from their offices aloe; floors that rose and Jell with t.e motion of a vessel at sua in a storm. . . The dint iraiKe was felt in other Northwestern towns with practically the same violence. SPRING Our styles in Suits awl CoaU will bp found to be decid edly in advance of tliojp Bhowu elewbete. Our display of NEW SUITS an 1 -COATS is not only the largest, but the iuo?t exclusive. It is ft well known fact that the styles we show will not be shown f-Ue where, - Some very rich and handsome suits pikI some v'"y dressy coats receive their first mention in print toiJny. 1 1 tW-l-MW"K Superb WILL CONTINUE IMPROVEMENT The report comes that the 0 E & N Co will make as muou ' improvement on their road during the year 1904 an they made in 1903 and even more The work of ballasting tbe load east and west of La Grand") will be con tinued as soon as tbe weather will per mit -' ' , ' " It is also reported that tbe road will Duild branch roads in Eastern Oregon and Southeastern Oregon as rapidly as the business of too country and finanoial conditions will permit Mr Mohler has also arrabgod to co-operate with other railroad enterprises for tbe development of the resources of the state where they are based on sound principles and it is believed that there will be muob work done this year in Eastern Oregon, Wash ing n and Idaho Oil Fields Afire Fort Worth, March 17 Fire is raging in the oil fields on Boston prairie. Sev eral tanks exploded, spreading the flames. ' Loss thus far f f,000,OIK). Mrs. Griffin Dead New York, Mardi 17 Mr. Griffin, daughter of Senator Muo'itil of Ore gon died this ucruing. SUITS AND SUITS 'o( tan or Mack viole, Eton jackets with bolero effect. trimmed with wide black Russian Ince, band edged with gold braid, crush silk bell, vi ry full bUhop sleevm, uith fit'l fluro cuffs, pleitttd skirt, silk drop Bkirt. SUITS of brown udHiiUIh d worsted rheviut, tlh t-fltti ng Klon jm-ket, lined with changeable taffetn, veet wiih applique trimming, fancy t-Ilk braid and small gold buttoi.'S, il-goro skirt, Mams hraUlad and stitched to kme, u Immo m-fun npoii into plals and giving it giaeeful fuliic-sfl. iiijw'rwfe C 1ITC blnt'k l;v vi de, jm ket is Kton front, blonne back, pleated v.lk 1 J .it, t .Uu.,a, f.tnuy hilk braid and stitc'.ied t til Vela used on trim ming. Jacket hIho has a stole of nil k trimmed with Bilk applique. Double bell !l"ev inn- r p'peve bilmi pt le, the outer a full bell just-(ailing abort of wrint; skirt Vi-riii::illy tucked, side panels hnvn fo ir horizontal tucks, tv.lk lined i.briMjyi.0111. PRICES FROM $15.00 TO $65.00 6o orrespontlence e In the line of fine correspondence "papers our superb stock ' loaves uothiug to be desired. EverytbiiiK in stylo, tint and finish that hint in.t with the approval of the writing public- will be found hero. The atopic pmliraccs paKra in BOXES, BU!KS and TABIETS Uox pniiers rantje in price from 1" ei-nts to ."". Vou cannot find B better assortment in the sU-to. Hulk papers are growing rapidly in favor as you can Kt an much or n litth iih you want. It is nn econom ical way of b.iyimf pl'r, especially when you havo as large and vnrii-d ho assortment to choose from as we alfohl you. Our tablet line is large and well chosen. Have envelopes to mutch the Letter tablets. Pens, pencils, inks, nmeilniri), paste, erasers and etery thing in tho stationeiy line. .Might as well use good writing papers when thoy cost uo more. NtWLIN DRUG CO. La Grande, Or. TO BUY IN OREGON Japan will Purchase 10 000 Horses in Eastern Oregon for Service in the Army. Vancouver, B. O. March 16 Ten thousand borsea for the Japanese army will be purchased within the next teu months iu Eastern Oregon. Thb contract for the supply of these remounts has been awarded to Dr. Armstrong, of Nelson, B. O. through the Consulate in this oity. The agreement speoifies that 000 animalo per month bi delivered, and this will make ten mouths before its expira tion. The price is nut mentioned , but it is needless to state the quality of tbe horses will be of the best; in lact, the announcement has been nipde here that none other will bs ac cepted. 7 j COATS ...... f : Newiy Utter From Imbler The Farmers Institute conveued here on tbe 11 and 16 inut. and it was a grand success. Tbe Latter Dsy Saints Cburoh was crowded to tbe doors, The choir, under tbe leader ship ol Mr Hiatt rendered excellent music Tbs majority of the prominent Far mnra of the mrroumling neighbor hood being protect and the visiting professor? and visitors from a distance being hospitably enteitained. -. On the evening of the 16 a oharao tr ball was giveu at tbe Latter Day Saints Oburob, wbiob was a grand lUocess tbe room was crowded to the doors with danoers and spectators Tbe Howell orchestra furnished the miisu; 1st prise was arwarded to L. M. Jeti son Iiene Hint;, Mr. jenson represent ing a down and Mrs Hiatt a "Nigger Wench," and furnished a great deal of amusement. John L. StringliRtn and Katy Cole carried oil tbe 2nd piiza, Mr 8lringham represent ed a ohinamao Mia Uole an oldlady to perfeotion. On tbe 16 Joseph Hentagson and 8arah Westiogskow of this nlace were married by Mr Mao Dowcll of Sum merville. ' The Flouring mill is clmoJ tempor ally ou account jof fuel hut the road? will be all jjght in a few days so Ibat it will be in operation Both plauing mills are running, Mrs Arthur Ellinglerd bad a nice baby boy on the 10. Mrs Hatch is improving rapidly Spring work baa generally com menced. Mr W J itu8btoo ia visiting relativ es in Idaho. AT WORLDS FAIR Oregon's Magnificent Mineral Exhibit Left Baker City for St Louis Thursday. Oregon's Magnificent mineral ex hibit f r the World's lair at St. Louis left B-ker City Thur.-dny. More than 200 onset and sacks of orn, representing the choicest miner.-, als of eastern Oregon and. 30 crates, weighing Ircm 160 to 400 pounds eaoh coutaining the mineral palace, left tne omce m rren it Mem, superin tendent of the Oregon mining display a i St. Louis. It is reported that. Tube Reed's $3000 gold placer boulder will be sern in this collection. 0..e hundred and three nuncs ol 'p'.'cimeo quartz from Notth Pole 'nine w.rtli $lo per ounce, will form par', of the gold display, which will include over $1000 worth ol hi autilnl specimens Irom the Ool condn, Columbia and oilier prcmiornt mined. An extensive copppr display is lie irii s-.'nl from ttie Huake river tl'agon exiHCls one of the finest mineral din- pldys of any state iu the Union Dry Cretk Drifting Iti.ill are tingintt and ronds are dry ing. J I) bnnlli is spending this week at Hot Lake enjoying the Ilfo giving in fluences of Mint famous -resort. Mrs Minnie Wright Is again at home after n tun wccl: lltness In Snoimer- Villi'. C T Colt wtMit to I. ii Onto. In to at tend the Tanner's Institute held there by teui hers from the Htato Agricultural College. Mrs John Hug Is ipiite ill bclnfc Bnect ed by lienrt diseare, and it is feared that nn account of her advtnced ai;e will not rally from the attack. I)r fharlton. the veleiinerian, was treating ailinonts and doing dental woik (or our dear dumb friends several days this week. This is a note worthy subject and we are glsd many are giv ing it due const leratlon. Durum tne past two winks a series meetings have been held by Mrs lien- ton of Klgln. Kight young men have coniotaeo i nrisi, six ot whom wv.e baptized Wednesday In the pond noar the School Inure. Much Intere t la shown and the t'liristiun people extrnd the Invitation to others to come out to the remainder of the meetings. FLOATING MINE Blows up Russian Tor pedo Boat Destroyer No Land Fighting Be fore a Month. London, Mnrrh 17 Keulor's Port Arthur correspondent reports that the RtiMiits tot moo boat destroyer Bkorl was blown up by a Hosting mine, and only four of the crew were saved. The Skori was a sister boat of the Storcgusohtclii, sunk by the Jnp tor. pedo boat Thursday lust oil' Iort Ar thur. The two vesela were among the largest iu the Russian destroyer lleet. ' ; NO LAND FIGHTING SOON Pekin, March 17 Thu Japanese au thorities hero state that land engage ments of any magnitude are not likely before another month. Pink Two Stept ' An Obseivor reporter was permitted to sea a part of the decorations whiol will be used to beautify the hall tbt night Frof. and Mrs Simpson enlor tain tboir dancing class and Invited Iriends with a "Pink Two Slop'' and to say that the reporter was pleased and surprised with the beauty and granduer of tbe decorations is placing it mild indeod. As tbe name of tbe hall would suggest the decorations and tbe costumes of the guests will be pink and tbe color scheme will be carried cut oomplete. An attempt to describe the many beautiful creations which the iugjnuity of Mra Simpson nas nevisea would bo useless, we simply advise all who bave been fortunate as to reoeive an invitation to attend. . Millinery Opening aiis. j, it, Forrest will have a Krand millinery opening Saturday, March 19. Mrs. Forrest nosr has tbe swellest trimmer that ever ' came to La Grande and will have something extra One to show tbe ladies next Sat urday. UOUKE FOR RENT A good comfortable houtie for Inquire of MrB Zuber. ront. J. G. MILLER'S CLOTHING Golf Shirts VJUU cty 0 pattern, every one of thorn brand new. A visit to our shirt department a III convince you thai we can satisfy your every want 60c to 11.00, STATE LANDS NOT ASSESSABLE ; Salem, Or. Marob 17 A decision of oonriderable importanoa to purchas ers of state farms, aoquirtd by tbe stale land board by deed or foreclos ure, was rendered by Attorney-General Crawford yesterday afternoon ' at the request of Obiel Clerk G. G. Brown of the board. Tbe question asked by' Mr. Brown was as to tbe right of the county to oolleot taxes on properties of this kind, wl-ere these had been' Bold to private partial on the certificate plan but (till stood in tbe name of tbe state." Tbe attorney general, in re sponding to tbe inquiry , held ' that such lands were exempt from laxatien The Fair Bill Wa-hlngton, L. C, March 17 Tho house exposition committee will hold afiuul meeting tomorrow to decide on tho Lewis and Clark exposition bill be fore making report. Arguments for liberal appropriations will bo made by Representatives Williamson of Oregon, Jones of Washington, Mondell of Wyo- mong, Dixon of Montana, and French of Idaho. The hiring called for ti- day, but the illness pf chairman Tawney caused a postponement,' much to the disappointment of those who am tak ing an active interest in the success of the forthsomlng fair. " . The feoling among westerners here is unanimously that the appropriations will be at least reasonable, and some of the more opthnlstiu predict liberal measures.. : - A Rest Room ' An Association waB formed thia after noon fur the purpose of securing and maintaining a Rent Room, Mrs E C Moore was chosen temporary chairman and Mrs Ardrey secretary and following enrolled as members Mesdames Anson Ardrey Bodmer Barllet Cavana, Carpy, Flnn,.Gr nt, Kirk, Miss Kirk, Mohtor, McCoy, Moore, O'ina, Slater, Stevens, Win Snodgrass, J Snod. grass. A committee consisting of Mra Olln, uartlett, and Kirk was appointed to in' vestlgate the matter of securing a suit able room A tneeIn was arranged for Saturday afternoon at 2 p m in parlors of Commercial club, All who are Inter eitU both men and women are co.dial ly Invited to join. The Eagles Will Soar By order of the old bald eagle, all Eagloa are requested to be preseut t tbe initiation Friday nlghx March 18, o.on a : I i' .i M . M U.JU p III, DWI.I IAIU .1IIJII .0- s-ired Coma early and smooths your feathers to meet the buztards, WE ARE SOLE DISTRIBUTORS of tli is well-known lino of atauncli, honestly-made, houostly. priced clottiing. The " MILLER" brand attached to clothing ia a guarantee that the garment is the best in : fabric and make (bat can be put togother at the price, It ia cut its it should be, made to fit and sewod with regard to wear, tt is not the lowest priced clothing, you can buy but it is absolutely THE BEST that can be bougb( at the cost. Union Made. ' ' " ' " ' $10.00 SUITS Which you will have trouble in matching at $12.50. . ' " We don't nsk you to lake our word. Come and see them for yourself. Large assortment in latest patterns. WASBADLY BEATEN Simon will not be Able to Make Great Show-; ing in County Con vention Saturday. Portland Feb. 17 The Republican primaries in Multnmah County re sulted In an overwhelming viotory for the Mitchell foroes. It waa a tidal wave. The defoat of ex-Bnuator Simon, and his followers was so overwhelming that they will he able to make but a meager showing In the County Oon- -vention next Saturday. , Out of a total of 129 delegates to tba conven tion the Mitohell faction (.regulars) will have at least 110, and Mr - Simon.: (independent) less than 20, ' Oomplete , ; returns had ben received last night rom all tbe 68 presiooM in tbe City of Portland and all but. four of tba 25 oountry preoinots. In the oity tba Regulars will have 81 delegates and the Independents 11, In the oountry the Regulars will bava 29 and tba In dependents 4. The preoinots ol Col umbia, Kilgavtr, Eeeders and. Bertha, with a total of four delegates had no t been heard Irom last night. : TIMBER AND , STONE ACT . Washington. DO., March. 17 The . public lands. commilte of the senate to- ; day r.-ported the bill repealing the tim ber and stone act and substituting a:: measure authorising the sectretary of the Interior to sell, at auction, right to cut timber on public lauds. The bill provides against tbe assignments of rights thus solid, and SenatorkFulton will propose an amendment to strike out this provision, as be coutends that , the purchaser of suoh rights should not he deprlve l of the liberty to araign tbem If tba assignee possesses tbe same qualification as tbe original purohaser. Senator Fulton's attitude is said to meet wltb the opinions of many of his constituents, who have been variously a (dressing him on the features of the j propufl bllh I . 1 Wanted. A dining room i Model Restaurant. ' ' , " For smartness of style, perfection in fit and atten- tion to the smallest detail . which goes to make a right down to the . minute suit " that will please tbe moBt ; fastidious dresser our suits from $12.50 to 120.00 " - ' are absolutely the beat we have ever shown,' We have them in patterns ' which ' find only at; the exolusivv v . . t tailors. ' . ' mm. . Aaiva ntvlei natS -clU9ivf "Jla-not one s raw "hts- not onJiTi Vvlll Une, , but such. varVTST ment in styles and V .rii. ou -wa can sole yqtf-1 a'iJ..V what your hfor h w. -180Q i . 1 girt at the ft tl y X i II mil 1 1 1 1 H I ' " " ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ! aai angehbl' 1 " ""."rr'"" . . ,'