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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (May 4, 1904)
. VOLUME II! LAGRANDE. OREGON, WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 4. 1904. JUST FROM THE PEN ft is Now Known Wallowa Robhrr the are ; BarKley and Gale, two Noted Criminals. The robbers who escaped from the Wallowa county posse are nvw thought to be Dick Barkley and Wm Gale, two desperate cliaractera whose former crimee are well known in tbia and adjoin Dg counties. Officier J H MuLachlen yesterday, re ceived information from the depnty sheriff of Wallowa conaty that they were sure that the men who robbedfee lm-)of nana post office a few days ago ere the above named parties and think they are : . also the men who robbed tbe Flora store a short tune ago. ' In 1894 Barkley and Gale were of tbe - trio who attempted to bold up the train ".:vat the tunnel below Talcas t Engineer i : A E Stephens of this oity was pu'Ilng Uave You Thought Of It when you purchase a suit or during this SALE. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. This Sale is for tbe purpose of reducing our immense slock TO MAKE A CUSTOMER OF YOU 1 -i 1 o" 1 1 1 1 1 1 n 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ou Lem Cream is absorbed so quickly that you'll wonder where it has gone. No trace of grease or stickiness remains to annny. Just a dainty, elusive odor to tell that it has been applied, and an immediate sense of com fort to show that the healing has beg in. It soothes chapped and roughened akin in a magical nay, is as harmless as dew and cost but 15 cents. NEWLIN- DRUG CO. the train. For this they weie finally captured alter a long chan were con fide 1 t Union tud were sentenced to the penitentiary lor fifteen years, About eighteen months ago thsy were pardon ed by the governor and returned to this section of the safe' A number of rob beries have been eommitted in the Con ner creek district and In Wallowa county which the officers oredit them with being the oper .tors. They are known to be desperate men j ana tneir recent penitentiary expedience will In no wise make their capture easy. Gale is the most hardened in crime and a uoted desperado and the officers do not expect to capture him alive. Five Thousand Men Out Topeka Kant Msy 3 Approximately 6000 men out on tun the Banla Ko sys tem is ihe strike situatiou today, as claimed by President O'Conuell, of the International Association of Machinists. This statement is based on reports re ceived this morning. Of the 6000, about 1200 are boilermakers, blacksmiths, i opperworkers, hellters and semiskilled labor of the Allied Mental Mechanics Tbe reports say that 21 shops aud roundhouses are affected, all shops west UGanl, Coli totlie' Pa(:inc Coast ! being completely tied up. Graff. Renominated Peoria, 111 May 4 Congressman Jos eph V Graff was renomiua'ed today by the Republican of the Sixteei th dis trict. . We know we've got "TO SHOW" YOU This Idea Pleases Us Wheu We "Show" we win, and you win skiit, at the price placed on them Crash Skirts, $1.25 to $6 Walking Skirts. $2.40 to $12 Dress'Skirts $3.60 to $28 THE CHICAGO STORE 205 fr,d 1207 ADAMS AVENUE, Lajrande Ore. MURPHY BRO'S., Prop's. iiiiwwmm Begins Healing Instantly v4tmHIIIIHHHIIIHIMvHMIIIIIIIIIIIlUMHr THE It S. CONTEST Seniors Win First Place in Oratory and Juniors First in Debate Last Night Tbe High School Or itorioai contest last evening recalled in a viotory for tbe Senior olass as regards tbe ora tion and also for tbe deelama lion. Tbe centsetants for these plaees of honor were Earl Kilpatriok, re presenting tbe Seniors and Ben Grout reprerenting tbe Jnniors for oration. Hiss Hssel Uorbett representing the Seniors and Miss Edna MoOall repre- senting the Juniors on declamation. The question tot debate in wbioh the Juniors captured tbe honors over tbe Seniors was "Revolved that tbe an-oi-xation of Canada by tbe United Sts es would be beneficial to both nation." Tbe Juniors had tbe nega- and ii 1 1 1 1 tve -irte. After the debate osme me ilialupiis io .which Herman Clark ai d Earl Kilpetrlck recited tbe triaU and troubha ol a politician Id a saanner to greatly amuse the gathered patrons of tbe eohool The High Sobool ot chcrtra furnibhed music throughout the evening. Tbe High Sohool is to be congratulated upon having suob splendid orchestra, as it ia certainly oredit nut nn'v to tbe schools but also to the town. U Grande baa reatooa to feel proud ol us pubiio school. Tbe bowing made lart tvening wsa sucb as to reflect greet oredit upon tbe teachers and students. This conk si was really a try out for the purpose Ol determining v. ho would repre sent tbe Higb Sobool in tbe Inter- bigb school Oratorical contest to be held here Hay 88. Tbe school will be represented by Earl Kilpatriok who captured the honor on tbe merit of bis oratiob last evening. Tbe school (eels be will also be successful in tbe contest then, ' The vrai trio by Hisses Hertie aldricb, Uessie Worstell and Hary Tail was greatly enjoyed by all. Tbe al tendance was good, tbe auditorium beiug completed filled. The net pro ceeds of the entertainment amounted witbin a few cents of twenty dollars. EMPIRE IS INFORMED Now Knows All About How the Japs Crossed the Yalu The General Explains. 8t Petersburg, Msy 4 (Noon) The Emperor has r oeived an official die- patob itom General Kuropatkin lor' warding a dinpntor- from General Zassulitch commanding the Russian forties wbioh have been engaged with the Japanese advance from Yalu. It is dated uoon Hunday and deaorlhee, bow he ordered tbe Russian foroea at Antung and Kulien Cheng to fall baok along tbe main road oward Foog Wang Obong. This movement will protected from the fbreutened flank attaek by men and gun station ed at Petitsensky one mile north of Kulien Obeng and Uhin Foil, village on tbe Lilzavela R-ver. Here the fighting . was piotraoted and severe. The Russians lost artil lery and horses being obliged to aban don, aooording to the teat, a "few" guns. General Zassulitoh saya: Althongh we were unable to bold our positions bere, we inflloted heavy losses an the enemy." Good Report J M Beldei, of the Cure and repub lican nominee for oouoty commission er was a La Grande visitor today. Mr Selders state the fruit prospects id bis section were never bette. and that i saying a good deal lor Mr Selders has been a resident of the Gove msny years and during all of which time be baa been inters ted in horticulture. He also stated the strawberry acreage was larger tbau it has been for pre vicos yesrs Memorial Day The Woman Reliel Corps and tbe G A R are making prepaMtione to ob serve Memorial Day at La Gra-ide Tbe committee appointed at tbe last post meeting will have a meeting in tlia edi'orial rooms ol the O irerver to morrow evening : 7:3 I p m to mak? arrangements lull attendance i re quired. A Splendid Addition The Lan'i Connty addition of the Euitone Morning Reci ter resetted this olllco yesterday. It is an addition uf sixty four paer Biileiididly Illustrated and containing much valuabl" Informs tion regarding l.aiie county. It reflects great credit upon Ha publishers and no on the citizens yf f.ane county. For without the asietanre and ro-opera'iun and support of th iliom the publishers would be una hie to inane such H com plete and comprehensive addition.' Oldest Printer is Dead Mill ed Ma s May 4 James C Cook, known ss the ol.Uit practical printer in the United Sta es, if not in the world, died here today, aged 87 years. WEDDING BrZLLS Two Very Pretty Home Weddings Took Place in This City at High Noon Today. Vohpillat ItoKcivoiif In this oity at tbe home of tbe brides onole and aunt Mr and Mrs J at Berry, Mr Charles Antbony Vurpillal and Hiss Harvie Luoy MuKenoon, at blgh noon Hay 4 1904 she Bev Father Whyle of- Boiiiting. -: '' - : " .'. The wedding was a very quite one only tbe family and a few out of town guests being present, Tbe rooms were handsomely decorated with feroi apple blossoms and Oregon grape. Tbe happy couple were married under a canopy of flowers and ferns from tbe oenter of whiob bung a green wreath psndant in wbioh was a white dove. The bouse was darkened and wax can dles furnished the elluminaiinn, mak ing a very beantilui and dainty effaet Tbe maid of honor was Fannie Mo- Keonon and tbe best man was Mr Chandler MoKennon, tbe ribbon bear ers were Cornelia Stanley and : Mil dred Reavia. : From 1 to 6 tbe bride and groom vera at home to their friends who oal led by the the so re to pay tbeir tribute and offer congratu lations. At sis o'clock was tbe wed ding supper at which were tbe family aud tbe out of towc guests. Follow ing were tbe dinner guests. Mr and Mrs F 8 Stanley, of Portland ; Mr and Mrs F 8 Murphy of Perry, Mr and M. and Mrs E A U Holmes of Wal lowa; Mr and Mrs Frank Berry of Baker City; Mr and Mrs O H Clark of Cove; Mrs H H French of Cove; Hon. J M Church, Dr N K Hull and W J Churob of this oity , and Miss Porter ol Baker Oity. Mr and Mrs Vurpillal will leave this evening for Mr Vurpillat's home in Winnamao, Indiana, where they will visit tbe next two month. -. 10 bappy couple carry with them the very best wishes of a targe circle of friends wbo join with tbe Observer in offering congratulations. ' Lewis-Smith At High noon today Mr Preston Lewis Jr acid Miss Ethel Adelene Smith MORE New Street Hats ARRIVED THIS WEEK. were married at tbe home ol the brldea parent Ur and Mrs W D Smith in tbia city, by Rev, W L. Van Nays pastor of the Prebytrian church of PemHolon Tbe wedding march was played by Miss Edith LafFerty one of Mendelssohn. Miss Hattie Short was maid og Honor dressed in white Persian lawn earring a boquet of pink carnations. ' The bride's maids were Miss Cora Harding and Mies Lena Coy dressed in Moua-cllne De Sole carying pink caratlona. Mr Earnest Lewis was (groomsman, The bride was dressed in white Ore pe De cbine trimmed in white lace earying a boquet of white carnations. . They were met under a arob of bios soma by Rev Van Nuye wbo married them by tbe Presbyterian ring cere. mony, after which tbe party assembled aroanp a bounteous dinner ftabler Mr and Mrs will be at horns after May ISth corner of 3rd and D streets. It was tnelr intention to leave this evening for Ohio- go, at Louis and Florida, but Mrs Lewis' deatb 'postponed their trip un til fall. " Tbe popular yonnr people were the receiplent of many presents and tbeir friends who are legion extend hearty congratulations Greeted with a Sneer A Portland paper in announcing the arrival of sixteen railway coaches with 400 Immigrants, from near Boston, beads the news with a most uncalled for and impolite sneer. In large type thus "Bean Enters Seeks Homes Here.' The press of Oregon has been boasting ol tbe glad hand which onr people stand ready to give to new comers, and now when a guodly number of respectable people do oome and find their coming thus heralded witb n derisive sneer iu the largest city In thn state and by one of the largest dailies therein they will justly feel Indignant, and regret that they have come across th continent to secure such a boorish reception, The news Items is as following Sixteen coaches, drawn by two .loco motives, rolled into the Union depot at 11 :50 last night, ' loaded with over 400 immigrant from the Atlantio Coast The majority of these Immigrant are from Massachusetts in the vicinity of Boston. .The-e are many . families in the paity, and all are looking for farms iu various portions of Oregon, ' Bound Over A part of the tlmi of Judge Grants court was occupied yesterday afternoon witli tbe case where Obarles Wilson, tourist of tbe Hobo variety was charged with stealing two boxes of cigars from the State 6a oon. Wilson could give ao good ex usefcr having the c'gars in his possession and was bono 1 over to ap pear before the circrit ourt in the sum of G0. In default of wblrh he was rent to Union th a morning by officer Wilde.-,,-.. ., : Beautiful Hand-Tailored Hi prover themselves the most combinations and a groat fancy braids. The prices we beaut'ful hats are easily within reach of all. OUR MEN'S SHOP; is popular with shrewd buyers because it is right down-to -the minuteiti every department aud SAVES YOU MONEY." Men's Suits, $5.00 to $25.00 Men's Shirts," .45 to 3,00 Men' Hats, ; .25 to 4 50 r , Men's Underwear, 30c to $2 25 a Garment. Don't miss the BIG SHOE SALE THIS WEEK every pair in the house at reduoed prices. puis liMAus TROUBLE IS ENDED ; Henry Smith 1 Dies at Salem The Man who r Attempted Suicide in This City. , , Suleoi, Hay 4 Henry Smith died in this city yesterday. Smith baa not been in good bealtb for many months some veeksago he made an umbo- . oeaful attempt to .commit suicide at hi brother home at La Grande. He as taken to tbe Pendleton - hospital bere ne recovered from his woands tori was soon after adjudged insane nd was brought to tbia oity where he - died yesterday. Land Laws The Observer reoelved this morning from W A Richards commissioner of tbe General Land office, the circular -. rom ibe General Land office of lhe Ouited State (bowing the manner of - proceeding to oblai a title . to,, pubiio lands under tbe he m stead desert land aud other laws. Tbeoircular ia dated Jan. 35. 1904 :. and contains 839 pagea bound. The Observer requested")! copy , of r. . this oiroulsr from tbe eOmmlesiosM; fcopnatle it la . ' answer aafaiv: SlmA many inquire it receives from persopfW Will lUU Ul .11.1 A U B o.uid that brought Ibe eiroulat Irom Wa8', ington alto brought an inquiry from -a homesteader wishing Id kbosr "'hpw -long from making entry on a borne- -stead he had io which to make final -proof and on pagen14 of said circular 'f we find an applicants to make Birkl ! proof on bomesttads should begin to make tbeir. proofs in eufBoient time i to complete aod file them in Ibe local offiofl witbin tbe sutuory period of seven years frortr date of entry -f : ,. " Plenty of Work S : ; Fred Jacobs, ssys Ms employment ' sgenoy is doing a land office business this week. Hal finding work for .bout six men per day. To' be more . (lorrrnr. hm ij flndinir six mm whn will ' woikeacbday; There i plenty of work lor all. , ' r Is in the shapes which have popular. Pleasing color variety of the most - beautiful have made so low that these . jftiTTi i i -7 V .