La Grande morning observer., October 27, 1904, Page 1, Image 1

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GRANDE
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OBSERVER
VOLUME Ilk
LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY. OREGON THURSDAY. OCTOBER 27. 1904
NUMBER 54
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WAR.
Russia and England
May Yet Engage in
Battle Russia Must
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, Vigo Fpaln.Oct., i!7 The anival
.,. .: o' the Bosnian Bal'io eqnaitroo io 'bi
-, . port today earned considerable ex-
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The oommaDder ol tb) pott inimedi
j ately boarded the Russian flagship
v v,' and informed admiral Roje tvensky
that the Spanish government woulu
' -f. not permit the worships locoal witb
in the pott. BojeaivnHky , replied
' , j; thai the vessel Deeded repairs aud for
that ref ion bad separated from the
f- remainder ol the squad mo The com
j manner of the port promired to in
a form the Spanish government of. tbe
admiral's statement and to communi
cate tbe government's reply. In spite
of this live German ooliiers anchored
alongside tbe battleships whtrenpon
the commander of the port sent an
aide-de-camp lo 'tag. Rojeeteveofky
not to violate tbe Sptnish neutrality.
He also ordered the commanding offi
cer of the Spanish orniser Eitrema
dura to notify the ooliiers to obey the
port authorities" Eventually Roj ;te
eneky promised he would not coal in
Hpanish watira at tbe same lime bil
ging permission fur eaoh warship to
take 400 tons of ooai and to proceed '
Taogier. Eventnally 'our of the col
lier- will proceed to Tangier, two re
maining. As far sa can Off seen the
cewa of the battle hips are veiy un
easy. 8entinels are o'osely wttohing
every movement within tbe barbor.
All fonr of tbe warships are cleared
for immediate action.
FriDoe Keretelii, offioer of tbe bat
tle Emperor Alexander III. bas
TWENTIETHCENTURY"
The La
been interviewed and give the lol ow
ing explanation of the attack of tbe
Baltio aqua Iron on tbe British taawL
rat ,.
The transport A oatol, while steam
ing abead of tbe squadron was sud
denly surroondrd by eight torpedo
boats and requested assistance where
upon the battleship division advanoed
and signaled the unknown vessels to
leave xa to diasloae their nationality.
1 be vessels refused to obey and ad
vanoed among tbe Russian battleship
Suddenly a cannon shot was heard
from an unknown vessel. Then tbe
admiral formed a battle line and re
plied to the fire afterward coot Doing
bi voyage.'
Tbe prioe added that the Rusaians
feared the strange tornedt boat a were
Japanese orall as tbe admiral was
avaie the Japanese bad purchased
biats in England.
ADMIRAL EXPLAINS
Vigo, Spain, Oct. 27 In an Associa
ted Press iotervlew Admiral Rojes't
venaky expressed bis regret at tbe
North sea incident. The - admiral
staled that tneun'ortuneteocourrenoe
was purely accidental. Tbe weather
was beiy, Ahout lam two torpedo
boats wbiob tbe Russians supposed
were Japanese appeared between two
d visions of tbe squadron and seemed
to discharge torp'doee. The Rusaiaos
upened fire and saw no fishermen and
and were not twero of tbe damage
done. Evidently the admiral said, tbe
fishermen shown no lights. ' Tbe ad
miral, said that no doubt tbe Russian
government would give ample com
pensation ...
TO SHADOW RUSSIAN FLEET
Gibrelta-, Oot. 27 Tbeba'tleships
Victorious, Illustrious and Majestic
and tbe oruisers Lancaster, ' These
and Endymion are under orders to
sail on October 27. It is rumored
their purpose is to shadow tbe Rus
sian Baltio squadroo and they are ex-
peoted to go by tbe way of tbe Cape
of Good Hope .
ENGLISH GETTING READY
Gibraltar, Oot. 27 Tbe channel
fleet has filled ber bunkera with coal
replenisbed her ammunition and le
ready for the sea at a moment a
notioe, There iB great activity in the
dock yards and men are working
night and day.
When Your Boy
Needs Cloth.es
You think too much of your boy and his appear
' alice to Bay "anything will do;" you think too much
of your pocket book to waste money on cheap cloth
ing. In the TWENTIETH CENTURY Clothing,
whieh e offer for your close inspection there is noth
ing slighted but the price. We do not offir you
something, but we Kill convince you that you can
get more value for your money than in any other
make oi boys olothing.
$1.50
-j Boys. Norfolk suits, belt effect 3 to 12 years at 2 25
3 00, 3 50, 4 00,5 00 and 16 00. You can't afford to
to bny elsewhere till yoa see oar line of boys, youths
nod men't clothing.
We also have M. Born & Go's line of made to
measure samples We have Lad fifteen years exper
ience in taking measures and handling tailor made
agency business and guarantee a fit Let us show
yoa our samples We do not charge express on suits
made to measure
Grande Cash
Tennessee's Pardner
The Wiedemann Company present
ed Tennessee Pardner last night at
Stewards Opera house to standing
room only The pieee is a strong one
and tbeoompany ia thoroughly eapi
table of handling their parts.
This role of Tennessee kent in the
bands of Miss Peroie Marti could not
have been better producsd. Tbe little
lady was perfectly at home in ber part
and oompletly captivated tbe audienoe
Tbe specialties were good. Tbe bill
tor tonight will be a jomedy, ''My
Uncle from New York." y
v Petition Denhd
In an opinion comprising 12 type
written pages handed down in the
ciromt court br Presiding Judge Gee
iu Portland the application of Henty
Weiobard to restrain County , Jud e
vVebtter and other offioiaiefrom hold
ing a prohibition election November
7. in aooordanoe with tbe provisions
of tbe local option law, was denied.
Miss Townley's Recital
One of tbe pleasanlett and most
enjoyable events of the season was tbe
Recital wbicb was given Tuesday
alternoon iu the parlors of the. Com
mercial Club by Miss : Mable Clair
Townley assisted by Miss Lillian Mo
Call and Mrs Lyle. Miss Townley
bas a beautiful clear soprano voice
which shows rare cultivation. Bbe
sang the following selcotiona with but
one intermission her tones b ng just
as clear and firm for tne dosing num
bars as for the first. .
Beloved It Is Morn . . . .Emily Hlekey
Because I l.ove You, Dear. . . .Hawley
(a) The' Daily Question ... Erik Meyer
(b)Oh, Death, It Is the Cold, Cold
nigbt Heine
Reading, Louraine, The Mable
Dream Mies Lillian MoOall
Fond Heart farewell.. .Hope Temple
Say Yes. Guy D'Hsrdelot
0 Rose So Fair Viotcr Kemp
Wanted
Good convaseer for three or (our
days work. One with experience
prefered Good commission paid ap.
I ply to nigbt 7 to 8 P M. Room 31 Hotel
Bommer.
Boys two piece suits, ages from 8 .
to 14 at fl 60. They are values,
you will say so if you will come
in and see them.
Store.
MADE
BEST
TIME
Dan Patch l-aced Mile
In 1:56 Rat-Is Now
The King of Harness
riorsesr .
Memphis Oct. 27 With the pace
maker carrying a wind shield in front
and aooompanled by runner at bit
aide. Dan Fatob paced the fastest
mile at the trotting park to day ever
made by a burse in harness circling
the track in 1:66 flat. The former
reoord of 1:66 14 waa made by ' Dan
Fatob in 1902, The time by quarter
waa 29, 671-2 1; 26 1-2
Exhibit Hall V
The soliciting committee are devot
ing their spare momenta to secure the
neeosaaary tnnda (or tbe Exuibit Hall
and are meeting with ancoesa. Only a
few mora dollars are needed to assure
Ita immediate construction. Thia ia
matter that will certainly be of gre at
benefit to thia city and oounty, ",
Parker
Will Go
On Stump
New York, Oot . 27 Judge Parker
bas been dissuaded from his determ
inatioo not to go on a apeeob making
tour. Between now and eleotion be
will speak in New York, New Jersey
and Connecticut. Receptions will be
given in his honor, both here and in
Brooklyn.
Seattle Tunnel Done
Seattle, Oot 27, Workmen at 11
o'clock tonight broke tbe wall between
the north and south section of the
Great Northern tunnel rnnning under
the business section of the oity. Tbe
shaft la dear from end to end. The
tunnel has tbe largest area of any In
the United.
Found
Sheep in
Chicago
Chicsgo Oct 27 Junius Wright, of
Boise, Idaho, having discovered that
three thousand of bis beat sheep bad
been stolen by one of bis oamp tenders
and abipped to Chicago, has come here
ooly to learn that the sheep had been
sold for seven thousand dollars and
tbe man bas disappeared. The police
are wort Ing on the case.
Sugar Notes
To date tbe Sugar Factory haa re
ceived about 13000 tons of beets and
worked over 10000 tons. The crop pro
mises to reaoh the e pec ted 20,000 tons
and tbe percentage of sugar la belter
than was expected.
The beets from Weiser, raised by Mr
Yamaokl are excellent In yield and
sacoharine. The first car from there
arrived a day or two ago.
Tbe Eoho beets do not equal the
Grande Ronde beets In sugar or parity.
The factory Is making u better ran
thia year than ever before and will
likely be in operation for five weeks
A Letter Home
La Grande, Oregon,
' : Oct. 26, 1904.
To the bereaved family of F B Jack
son, Newton, Iowa: ; ,
It ia with mingled feelings of sincere
regret and heartfelt sorrow, that we,
the members of tbe Wlederman Com
pany, write yon of tbe denth of your
beloved son and brother so suddenly
removed ttjm our midst,'"""'.' "
Words are inadequate to' express to
yoa the deep grief that Oils our hearts.
He waa of a noble nature and was en
deared to oa all for hia manly traits
aud loving oharacter; and while we
shall greatly mice lilm, to you, his
loved ones, comes the greater loss; but
let ns add "that may He who tempers
the wind to tbe shorn lamb," give yon
pease and comfort in this hour of your
great bereavement. . -
Again extending to yoa our deepest
sympathy, believe na we are,
Very respectlully and sincerely yours,
MamhAra nt the flnmnanv J
Th.l.ln.l..,.i. lot,..
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condolenoe sent by the members of the
Wierierman Company to the parenta of
Frank B Jackson, who so end lenly
ly beloved and highly respected by all
the member of the O.imnanv. who did
everything in their power to relieve hit
a ifferings, nd their kind and eym
patbetio letter to hla parent and
brother and aiater, will tend to alle ,
view tne enoqit me news or. ma auaaen
death would cause them,
Public Speaking
There will be Republican speaking in
this county at the following dates and
places: . ...... . ,.
.Hilgard-rToesday evening, Hot. 1,
by Hon. Grant B Demlok of Oregon
City, presidential elector, and Hon. J
W Knowles, of La Grande.
La Grande Wednesday, evening
Nov. 2. In tbe Opera House, Hon. A
O Hough and Bon. Grant B Demeok,
presidential electors, who will also ad
dress the oitliens of Elgin on the 3rd
and Union on the 4th. Ladies are giv
en a cordial invitation to attend all
these meetings. '
Stop That Shivering
And save that Coat
four horse needs blanket and we
have the best assortment In the valley to
ot fr i n. 3.3 na blankets at all prices.
New stook just received sf
: MEN'S GLOVES 1
Workwomen's high grade gloves. Thin
is a new line with us and we are proud of
our se.eotion.. Oal and see them. Har
ness and saddles made to order. Winter
robes just received. Second hand sewing
machine for sale oheap.
A Store With
A Record
business bas increased FIVE FOLD. In other words
our business. has made a great deal more rapid increase
than. the town has. There are dozens of reasons fortnis
all of which you will perceive if you begin buying drug
store goods ol us. ' In the first place we had a thorough
training for pharmacy. In the second place we bad ex
ceptional opportunities for learning the practical side of
pharmacy in a successful drug store of the highest stand
ing. In the third place we have kept our eyes open and
attended to business until we know the demands of the
people of this town.
A. T.
Prescription Druggist
Married
WRIGHT CARLSON In this oity,
Wednesday October 28, at- the homt
ol the officiating minister Rev Vtil- ;
UrdBaxby, Mr Herbert T Wright
- and "Mlsa Fmma T Carlson. Tbe
wedding was a very quiet affair only
. a few close frienda of the young
. people being present. Thoae preasiit
were: Mr and Mrs Geo Peach, Mrs '
Van Tress, Mrs A D Jones, Mr Wm
? Peaob, Mr James Peaob, Miss Olive .
Jones, Misa Rose Herr, and Rev
, and Mrs Wlllard Sax by. After the
' ceremony which took plaoe at 12:30
the guests were lnvt'ed to bartake of
delightful wedding dinner. Mr and
Mrs Carlson are both graduates of -Spokane
brauon of the Buttle Creek
Sanatorium and 1. therefore trained
nurses. They will make La GrandHi
their home, t0 '
Not Coming
Bon Frank O Baker, state chairman
oltne repuoiican oenwe. oumimiw,
writes W B t'aivout, seoretary of ibe
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to tbe sndden illness of his son, Sen
ator Geo O Browuell was compelled to
1 "'" "PPolotiasnte In
Union
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Socialist Notice
There wlu be meeting of LeGrande
Vocal in Labor Hall. Sunday at 2:0
p m. All memoera are urgoa o ne
present. Bird f Lewis, Seoty.
p: i-),.
, For Rent
Store room " "with lodging house.
Rooms above and living rooms In rear.-'?
Beet location U oity. , Will Sjlv- long,
lease to proper . persona, iaqnii at .
this office. . :-:'-: .: '. tl
Plush buggy, robe, between LaGrand .
and Island City." finder will be suit
ably rewarded for 'Its return to this
lotlloe. :.".' -.
E. CLnstoffcrso V
Harness and Saddles
Lev Grande, Oregon
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We have been doing busi
ness in this town for 5 years
In that time the town has
nearly doubled in population
DuriuK the same time our
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