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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1904)
OBSERVER. VOLUME III LA ORANDE, OREGON. WEDNESDAY MORNING. APRIL NUMbER 135 LA uRANDE MORNING FIREMEN HAVE POOR EYESIGHT Three O..R. & N. Firemen Lose their Position . , on Account of Being Color Blind. Tbrm new firemen on the Moun tain division of the O R & N at tbib point have been discharged through defective eyesight, developed a'lhe physical examinations now in progress there. ' - These men could nnnidistinpulBh between green end rid liphte, Bgt not signal boards, their ene nf color beisg eOmpk-Hv defici-nt. Th phy sioieua tried vrv imaginable, men od tn'aee if it Was mt a sense of embras ement that canted the Bremen to guess so wildly i n colors of ornnmcin objects, but fuund that tneir failure fll due to the entire abaniie nf the ) of distinguishing color unit re- oom mended that they be from service, aa they would dismissed be unsafe employee in handling trains or en gines. The old employes so far aa examin ed are pasoing satisfactorily, and it is not thought any of the engineers will be questioned severely- as to either sigh? or hearing. V One n( (he firemen dismissed was a promo:ed man from the lotind b ue at Pendlttou and Hie others were hired nun from other roads. The company baa a peculiarly robust and heallhy olass.nf engirti men nn th:e division. At one lime- about two yeats ago, Iheie were nine firemen on lite extra listat La Grande every one of whom weighed over 186 pounds, and wte six feet tall or over six . Not one of the lot wai addio ed to drink habit and only three of tbo ' aine tmoked tobacco...' Ban On Books Washington, April 11. Books cannot go through the mall as second class mail matter., according to s decision of the supreme court today In what la call ed the "Second-clue mail matter case," brought by Houghton, Mifflin & Co; of Boeton,and other publishers. The court below being sustained. , The poetmanter general maintained that the Riverside Literary Series, Col umbia Library Detective Lilrary and ether socallcd librariee, should be ex eluded.- The publishers contended they were periodicals. For 10 yeara these publication) have had second o!a's privilege. , Baker County The following is the ticket nominated by the republican of Baker county Representative, A P Smith of Bourne. Commission! r, J J Fisher. Sheriff, H K Brown. . Recorder, Robert Henry. : Clork. C M Kellogg, Assessor, Jerry Fleetwood. Treasurer, Robert Palmer School Superintendent. H 0 Perry. Coroner, T N Snow. WE HAVE PLANNED. FOR AN IMMENSELY INCREASED BUSINESS THIS SEASON IN Men's Superbly Tailored Suits and Topcoats , ri To a compile!, this we realize that we must place thin slore firmly In the minde of ftill greater numbers of men as the safest place In ttie state 10 purchase clothes. The hues l.ove bron eurefully selected after a thorough, personal lufliieftion of the most reliable productions of trustworthy ai4n fictir rs. Cahii.WHainold 6 Go's, superb line is our leader. The values liavo been made absolutely g router hikI more apparent than ever before for the trite?. Nobby Plucbenk worsted mit. ImpO(t"d him k Thibet stills Swell o ch tweeil twite Smooth Hbiahed Cflpim"r- -u it (dood Washington ( h vi t ni' Blnck clay v. rate: ft-Vs An-enormmi uttf-iin of tli dres;let eav p f.r t-.-iteet and lutnuitT v hi. Ha. TIMn4 br CAMN, WAMPOID ft CO. ' Coat cut in the 1 1 and - 4-but ti ca k-, and double lnU-d. h :t Im ton Al-o ilnjt e Ev ry gurmci.t U ui fli e-t .'iib lotn tailoring iw.rt, im tropbtui sty Us, hiyli--1.8 iluir-liing". In fit every ki.hhpiii ii-iif rne to the ..(.im. it i ni;itNjr mIih position y ii a ninne Stttditi g. m-h h on ) Imttori hoes ovule to wiiliy-aml pee strains, long nt.d ei-tint w ar jm "ane. stripe worsted suite . Mixd Etigli-h worsted suite 2 p1'b quarter lined home spun suits, '.'on! it.ihIi o ats and trousers Fancy mhs l cheviot topooata : Fine eoveit rluth toucoata The man in 'he picture is wear i ga s I ileniirnl with the ones are fita selling. The artist ilr.-iv this picture of a ma-i wear! gone of our garmenta o as lo show "U the exai t a ii-nriini'C of i his suit in a trying positi n. Y'ou do i at have to be of regu lar p opoitons lor us to fit yon. Our siz"S rim i:i longs, slhue and st ntw , so Hint we, ran meet the reipil'-in 'Ms ol your rlgnro n well as any tailor. our garment" 1-eai the Union i.n'ie' tbo eymlwl of sanitary and i bi thy goiala. -Mi n sui s and topcoats $16 lo fl8 THE CHICAGO STORE NO MATTER WHAT BOOK you wish, come here frr it. Our bock stock iucludee praclionlly everything for which there is apt lo he a nail. Some books we are ah'e to tell for leas t'uan ptihlis-herit' prices, so you aro likajy to save both time ami money by comipg 1 it c-cily here wheu a book of any description is wanted. If we huve not the book you seek we will order it for you aiul the cost will he the same as though it were in (t rk. Remetubor book? f ir al! g ft occasions always appropriate, always areeptuble. Prices always right, loo, wh"n you buy them here. NEWLIN DRUG CO. INDICTED FORGER Henry Meldrum, For merly Surveyor-General for Oregon. Purtltnd Or April 12 Charged by the United Btates Grand Jury with the crime of forgery of affidavits of pretend ed settlers on uneurveyed Government lands for tbe purpose nf ilefrandlng the United States of said ' lands, Henry Meldrum, formerly Survoyor-General for the Distriot of Oregon, appeared in the United States District Court this morning, and pleaded hot guilty. He waived arraignment. The indictment against him contained 21 counts, aris ing out of 18 alleged forgeries of affi davits. ' Senator Quay III. ' New York, April II. United States Senator Quay ia reported ill al At lantic Oily. No one. ia allowed to aee him. It ia atated that the Senator most have absolute rest and be free from preaenoe of all uare. He ia 71 yeara old. Inquiry Resumed . Washington D 0 April 12 Tbe in vestigation of the proteala against tbe retention of bis aeal by Senator Reed Hmoot of I'sab was resumed today by tbe senate committee on privileges and elections. Case Sent Back Washington, April 12-The United States Supremo court has remanded the ease of the state nf Minnesota vs the Northern Beuurlt'ea Co back to the state o"urt un the ground that the circuit court had jurisdiction. FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS Washington April 12 Tb house la considering the river and harbor appropriations bill. It carries fS.OOO- 000 to be upended only w jere im provements are already begun and not more than $50,000 od any one project. Io tbe senate tbe chairman present ed aa invitation to oongreea to Louis iana Purchase Exposition, Tbe bill kooepting the statue ol Kosciusko from the Polish-American xooiely was passed . The oonferenoe report on the In dian appropriation bill was ordered rt-committed A resolution by Hoar Instruct thi secretary ol the uavy to furnish Infor mation aa to tbe value of American fisheries aa resources for the aupply ol seamen of the navy especially in time of war wis passed. '' LARGEST CHECK EVER DRAWN NjwYorlt April 12 Piobahly six largest cheok tver drawn as regards the amount of payment used will t delivered to tbe Oatbolio University o' America io Washington next Wednett day by tbe Knights ol Oolumboa for the establishment of a chair of secular history. The cheok beautilnl engross ed will measure eight by four feet. I will contain tbe names of all thi council that contributed to the fund will be drawn to tbe order of tb Csthollo univorsity and signed by tbe officials nf the Knights. Elaborat exercises will acoornpauy the preaen tation. " -. i Galesbunj High School Burns Gaieshnrg, 111 April 12 The Gdes burg high schnol was destroyed by fire 'oday . O.ie fireman was killed by 'ailing wills. Laxa IICO.OOO. For Roosevelt Up to date, there have been 230 delegate instructed lor Rrouvelt, and 100 elected uninstructed. Will Not Give Up Walla Walla April 12 The ohrirob delegation which visited ell tba ; sa loons and cigar stores last night with iiotincations tooloae bss decided to lay informations before the Prosecut ing Attorney if the leaorta aro open next Sunday, Procurers Spokane, April 11 Tbe Press today exposed employment agents in Spokane who ara chargi d with (rocutlog lu no- cm girls for houses of ill fame. AIL but two agonla in the city are Involved. Hobson Defeated Birmingham Ala April 12 Returns from the democrat io prlmariea indicate I hat Hobson, the hero of the Merrima", has been defeated fur congress by J Thomas Heflln. FIGHTING HAS BEGUN AT YALU The Japanese Troops .? Inaugurate a Naval Movement Against Niu - Chwang. London, April 12 A Tokio dis patou renews the rumor thai fighting baa commenced along the Yaln. OONflRMATtON : OF FIGHTING London, April 12 A8coul diepatoh (his afternoon says that Japanese ol fioers at the Korean capital report frequent skirmishes not far, from Wiju, on Korean soil. Tbe main tody of Japs ia not er from tie aborea of the Yaln. - ' " (J , HEAPED FOR NIU ; CHWANG : Vf Ht. Petersburg, April 12 An offic ial dispatch from Port Arthur ,tbia morning reports that a Jspaneaa squadron appeared on the boriion off Pori Arthur, this morning, but did not appiuaob (he fortifications. It was proceeding apparently in tbe direction ol Nio Cbnang. For District Attorney . "It ia a neck- and neck race iu Buker County for the District Attorneyship," said Chairman Baxton this morning. ' I am pretty certain that I have the Convention, said Judge J. B, Messick "I have won out in the primaries and expect the Convention by a fair maj ority, said tbe present Incumbent, 8am white: ' . "It waa the blggeat Vote aver cast at a Democratic primary in Baker City,' waa on tho ground and slopped It. Wo had a clean vote.there and I carried the precinct- It was u Sam White's own precinct,too. 8AM-WHITI5 TALKS. 'We bad a hard fight,'; said Bam White this morning. "My friends did nobly by me as they have always done and I feel gratified over the result, The election waa conducted fairly and squarely and I got a majority, of the delegates I expect , to go before the Convention with a safe majority, and said Chairman 8ax ton . "It was like a futhormor..', I expoct to . win out In the regular election.. They voted early ICo iventlou here, at the District Con-t and late and the cqntest was fought to the closing of the polls. 1 do not think there is leu voles difference in the stand ing of the candidates before the onvon tion. We hovo not heard from all of the precincts yet, but according to con servative estlinatea It la very clnqe with honors in Messiek 's , favor, Still, . it wou d not be a safe bet either Wiiy.' TbeChaliman stated' that the whole race over the county was on the Diet r hi Attorneyship. No other interest v. was involved for the time being MEsSSIOK TALKS "I have made a hard and honest Hflbt," said Judge Mcaslck this morn ing to an Evening llcrnld reprcueu tlve. "I believe I mil a nlnn r. I am counting on my friends from the count ry. I have con'lu'tted ii sqnuo camp paign. You may say I but Hum Whits Individually v.it d tho; saloon , the gamblurn, the hungers-tin ami the what nots nf the City and by this means de feated ma in the pr-'ul-ieta whoro that element dominate, They attempted to run them in on me in the Third but I ventlon and at the polle, ; I have no aniinoaity toward any one ba on the ' othor ba d am pleaded and grateful io ' my frien la and the voters . of Baker County who have expressed the will oi the Demoi-ratle party in my behalf." ; Bukor City Horald ' Fight With Moros. - . Manila, April 11. The news reached - t here today uf a fight ' between Gen---Wood's force! and Moros at Taraoa " '. river. 'The Moros attacked (he Amer-'. ions, but were repulsed with gieal- ' slaughter.: Tbeu leaders however cs- ; s caped. The Americana lost two killed and six wounded. - 1 vv. Is The First . . J K Burton of Kansas, la the first " United Scatea senator einoa tbe loan- '. -da.iou of the government to be oon- victed nf crime while in ofBoe. Insured For $200,000 1 TEN AUTOMOBILES FREE W M Ltdd nf Portland hts inatired bis life for f 21)0,000 tha largest amount ever otrrled h an Ongonian. Rathbone Sisters, y The HathLone 8isters eutertaintd tbe members of tbe Knights of Pyth ias in K of P hall laat evening. A muaioal and literary program was ren dered and a banquet was served and all had a good time. Tuesday Musical Thn Lyle Tuesday Musical met yesterday afternoon the program which was as follims waa arranged by Mrs Geo. Ourrey Lifeof Scbumao....Mra Geo Carpy Piano (a) Huntsman Song ),,,.. (b) Joyous Farmer 8l"""" Mist P.laa Couch Lifeof Brahms Mrs Geo Ourrey Piano Hungarian Uanoe v Brahms Misa Jease Wade Vocal Solo The Bong I beard one Bunday Morn" Miss Bessie Worstell Piano Bolo Mrs W W Berry i six on uverturn Mrs. Lyle Guitar Solo Pilgiam'a Chorus ("Tannliouaer") Wagner Mrs A L Richardson Anthem, This ia the day Gaul Presbyterian Choir Musical Contest... Piano Mia Geo H Cnrrey -In tbe music il con t tat Mrs Geo uarpy eecurea lirst honors In naming tbe greatest numbs. of strains fiom familiar selections. .. ' Tbe next mnsioale will be under tbe d.rtction of Miss Bessie Woiitell. This i ffer Is of Interest to tl e man about , town and every other man who ia at all par ticular about the kind of clothes he i lira. II you will cell at "Till! FA IK" ail will explain this oiler, mailo by The Kcyal Tuilois, of Chicago, who are justly recouiiixd us the loading ciialum tailors in the United Ktutra. In addition to this oiler which menus an ab-o luiely free gift of from 10,000 to iir,0OI) they ; offer additional cash prizes of $800, and the clothing-wearing man or woman of La (irsnde and vicinity has a good cliaiue to capture some of there lungnlflcient prises. The Kuyal Tailors have a standing offer of 10.(W0 In gold for prcof Hint that they ever sell a sutt, over coat, ladles' iklrtor auy garment that has not been made to measure for Individual customer Two hundred mid fifty thousand satisfied, and regular patrons are ready to testify to their high-class ami individdal aerviee. The prices too, are remarkably low suits down to (12.00 Ladles' tailored skirts down to tn.00. In spect the samples' of which there are more than six hundred and get the details about the automobiles, at "THE FAIR" Mnn tailored to measure ladies skirls as made by the Royal Tailors have caught the popular fancy. The spring model are strikingly original while the detail care' bestowed on each garment gives it a style, com pleteness and beauty of finish seldom produced except by i he highest-priced exclusive ladies' tailors. Royal prices are remarkably low and each skirt is guaranteed to give entire satisfaction See The Fair about them. House Gleaning House cleaning time is nt hand and many new household furnishings will bo needed. Chief among them are new lace curtains- We linve nlnnnnit for urwl mnrln Avfatiuiva preparation for this spring's house cleaning,' time and show the most complete line of hy curtains wa have ever placed on sole. Ijl tiful Nottinghams, ' Bobbinets anoVL point lace. We bought them jiJgfofCa and so can you. Prices 6.00" 3.60, 3.25, 3.00, 2.76, 2.50 , , ' , 1 60, 1.25, 1.00 and af Panfs Suit " , ( to 20 yeara in "r ? .,- Tr weights and ems'' (rge enough rauit suit.. for T , 7ft auit... CO suit.,. s LJT Boys' tthttf H alendld sawrtnierty' Hhirts S6o i - -JL Y -A r