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About La Grande morning observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1901-1904 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 5, 1904)
"A ' -V-V W(,,; EVENIHGSOBSERVEil LA GRANDE VOLUME III LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 5. 1904 ;v NUMBER 64 V ,'. re- R I VERY 7 NEAR Well Informed Japanese Say Russians Cannot ; Occupy Port Artuur 's Much I nntfpr - J ... . Che Foo. Nor. 5. Chinese who left Daley yeaterday evening report that batches of wounded Japanese were then passing through Dalny. It Is - widely reported at Daisy that the Jap anese killed and wounded in, front of Port Arthur during tbe last three months approximate 40,000 There are persistent rumors tbat tbe Japanese have occupied the Costs on Rihlinv mountain and certain forts of the Kek wan mountain groap, bat well Inform ed Japanese here onslder these rumors premature. These Japanese, however, . are confident tbat the end of Russian occupation of Fort Artbur la fast ap proaching. Further tidings from Port Artbur are awaited here witn an in tensity of interest greater than any displayed aiuoe the beginning of the War. . j i ;.- . confirms Japanese success Shanghai, Nov. 4 The British steamer Victoria, which succeeded in running the Port Arthur blookade with a full cargo of btef bas returned here. She confirms tbe reports that tbe Japanese have oaptuied all tbe ' main northeastern positions of tbe fojrtress. Alfalfa Seed The Hums, Oregon, Times-Herald, (porta that Thomas Bain, who baa been farming in tbe Harney Valley, tern Oregon, for 16 years this sea-son-tecured a crop of 32 bushel of al faftirseed from two sores. This Is phenomenally a large yield. The same paper reports tbat John Hogg raised crop of 80 bushels of barley per acre on claimed that Illegal votera are expeot black sage brush land in Harney 1 to vote both at Seattle and Tacoma, oounty without irrigation. The land) BaHHiBBmMHHSJsaaSBBBa)BSUBBaaHEe IF YOU SEEK FALL CLOTHING OF CHARACTER and MERIT combined with style and accurate fit, oome direct to our store where you will smart styles and handsome 1. nr. vonr seieaiiou. vvw aru rf - celebrated MICHAELS -STERN and can vouch for the quality and fashion-correotness of every earment, and guarantee to fit you no matter. how you are proportioned. of our large and magnificent collection of Fall and Winter Suits and Overcoats at $15 ' which in point of style, quality, tailoring and fit, are ever; bit as good as to-measure-made suits and over coats at 30. In fact you never saw smarter appearing nor better made apparel at other stores for $18. Men's BrorUtCassimere at 7 60 worth Men's Oxford Gray Cheviot at 7 60 worth - Men's Black Clay Woisted at 8 50 worth ' Meu's Gray Mottled Worsted at 0 00 worth Men's Oxford Gray Ch'vt sq. cut 9 60 worth Men's Bl'k Diagonal Clay W'st'd 11 00 worth Men's Sooloh Tweed, beautiful 9 00 worth Men's All Wool Cassimere at 12 00 worth Men's Scotch Mottle, very stylish 15 00 worth Men's All Wool Cassimere at 20 00 worth The La waa grubbed and thoroughly oultlva d year ago and this accumulated anougb moisture to make tbls year's big crop. - Mr Bala ni formerly a itadent ot the Bias Hoantaln University and will be remembered here. Ed. Good For Union At a meeting of the UoiooCommero ial Club Saturday night last, Mr. W T Wright, of tbe ' First National Bank, waa cne of tbe speakers. Among other things, Mr. Wright aasnred tbe busi ness men presenthat the volume oi business .- done by this community, gauged by the business passing through bis bank, has not diminished a particle by a obange ot the eonnty seat. This statement fr m a man whose finger is on the flnanolal pulse of the communi ty, la indeed important and should carry moob weight with those who are apeeulatlog on tbe effect of the change of tbe oouuty seat. - The natural re sources of Union an so great that the volume of business must naturally in crease from year to year, and It is en couraging to know from good author ity that tbe general business ot the oommuTilty has not decreased during a presidential year and at a time when a depression waa naturally anticipated for other reasons. Union Republican. Two Deer The other day while Mr. and Mrs. J W Cowan and Mr. Chaa. Holdndge were traveling In a vehicle from their Hillside Best term to their Eden Home ranch tney soared op a deer . Mr. Hoi- drlge had a shotgun with bim, loaded with No. 4 shot and jumped out of tbe wagon and soon after disappearing Mrl and Mrs. Cowan heard three shots In rapid succession and in a few moments Mr. Holdrige invited them to tbe scene and where he bad two deer to load In the wagon. We have beard of deer being killed wl'Ji a 22 short but this ia the first In stance where we are informed of auoh execution with a shotgun with auoh small shot. , " Illegal Registration Tacoma Wash, Nov.& Abo"t 400 illegal registrations have been discover ed here and the democratic and re publican parties charge each other with extensive colonization. It is find an immense stock oi fabrics from which to make' l- l. auio aicvuvQ uwo m uc, FINE CLOTHING We are particularly proud: I 9 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 12 00 12 60 1160 15 00 18 00 24 00 Grande WILL GIVE THANKS The President Has Is sued His Proclamation Setting Nov 24. As Thanksgiving . 3 Washington Nor, 1. The President today Issued the Thanksgiving day proclamation, setting aside Thursday, November 24. ' ' : 'To be observed aa a day ot festival and thanksgiving by all of the people ot the United States at home and l .road" The proclamation was issued from tbe State Department this afternoon by Secretary Hay. It follows : It baa pleased Almighty God to bring the Amerloan people in safety and honor through another year and in ocoordance with tbe long unbroken custom banded down to us by our forefathers, the time baa come when a special day shall be set apart in whioh to thank Him . who holds all nations In the hollow of hie band for the mercies thus vouchsafed to us. During the century and a quarter ot our National Hie we as a people have been blessed beyond all others, and for this we owe humble and heartfelt thanks to the author of all blessings. The year that has dosed ' baa been one of peace within our own borders aa well as between ua and all other nations. The harvest has been abun dant, and those who. work whether with band oc. brain are prospering greatly. Reward has waited upon honesty We hay been enabled to our duty to ourselves land to others. Never baa there been a time when re ligions and charitable effort baa bwn more evident Much has been given to us and much will be expected from us, We speak ot wh it has been done by tbls Nation io no spirit of boastful ness or vain-glory, bat with full and reverent realization tbat our strength is aa nothing unless we are telped i mm: i Cash Store. saassssaega from above, : Hitherto we have been given the heartiest strength to do the tasks alloted to us aa they . severally arose. ' We are thankful for all that baa been done tor us in the past and we pray that in the future we may be strengthened In tbe unednlng struggle to our duty fearleatly and honestly with charity and good will with re spect for ourselves and with love to ward our tellowmen. Io these great Bepubllo the effort to combine National strength with per sonal freedom is being tried on a scale more glgantio than ever before In tho world's history. Our success - will mean much not only to ourselves but for the future of all mankind and every man or woman should feel the grave responsibility resting upon him or her for in the laat analysis this success musk depend upon tbe high average of ur individual , citizenship upon the way in which each of us does hie duty by himself and bla neighbor Now, therefore, L Theodore Roose velt, President ot the United States do hereby appoint and set apart Thurs day the 24th of thla Novomber, to be observed as a day of festival, and thanksgiving by all the people ot the United States at home or' abroad and do recommend that on that day they cease from their ordinary occupations and gather injthelr several places Ot worship or In their homes, devoutly to give thaoka to Almighty .God for the benefits he baa conferred upon us aa individuals and as a Nation, and to beseech blm that in the future his di vine favor may te oontinued to us. ' In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the United States to be affixed, . . Done at the City of Washington this 1st day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and four, and of the indepeddenoe of the United States the . one hundred and twenty ninth. ; Theodore Roosevelt ; John Hay, Secretgry of State w By thi President s ., WILL EXHIBIT ; ; V MONSTER FiR One of Olatsop count y's exhibits at tbe Lewis and Clara fair will be a fir log that is perlect aa well as immense. It is standing on the property owned by 8 E Harris on Young's river above the falls, that is now beiug logged by the Bremner logging oomnany . The tree stands perfectly plumb and without a blemish . Ten feet from the ground it measures 13 feet in dlam eter and 200 feet above, where the first limb is, it is 8 feet in diameter Tbe oost of the exhibition of the log will be borne by the different interests tbat will furnish the necessary tools' and appliances to take it Irom the for est and place It in tidewater. Tbe equal of this tree la rarely seen and its like baa never been exhibited any. where. Hay to Burn There are thousands of tons ot bay iu the North Powder oountry, bunt ing buyers at M per ton in tbe stack, and oasb will probably get some ot it at $3,60 per ton. There is no Block in the oountry to feet this hay to and owners ot bay arewondering what tbey will do with It. North Powder Is a natural bay country, and consequently a feeding ground that ought to attract tbe attention of stockmen. Union Republican. The Keith Stock Co. which has been ; at tbe Auditorium during tbe week j has been playing to paoked bouses It has been conceded by . all that tbe Keith Stock Co Is by far tbe strongest company Jtbat has appeared at the Auditorium during the season. On Saturday they will give a m-tlnee at 2, 30 at the low prioe of 25 cents for adult and U oenta for oblldien. The bill will be "Looking for a Wife, and specialities will be introduced between acts. Lincoln Times, WALLOWA COUNTY PIONEER MEETING The Pioneer Society met In Enter prise on Wednesday puranant to ad journment and perfected an organize' tion by adopting a Constitution and By-laws and eleoting a set of offloers, to-wit: A O Smith, President; Henry Miller, 1st Vioe-Preaident ; L J Rouse, Secretary; Q 8 Craig, Treasurer and Vioe-Preaident tor each precinct so far aa represented at the meeting, to. wit t W W White, Enterprise; J F Johnson Wallowa KB Frauds, Lostlne; A N Aflaas, Park L 0 Cooper. Imnahai B T Seolner, Pina Creek ; O W Amy, Trout Ureek; L "Austin, Flora; W O Locke, Lost Prairie. Tbe' Secretary starts out with a large and enthusi astic membership all determined to Jo their best to barry out the object ot the association which la "to secure, foster and 'perpetuate, fraternal rela tions and social 'intercourse among the Pioneers of Wallowa Oounty," The proper historical date for present, eli gibility for membership waa deemed the organization of tbe oouuty, to-wit 1888 and It was so fixed. Eligible persons can at any tliiie become mem ber by signing the roll with the Sec re tary and paying a fee of One Dollar, j A board consisting of the President, 1st Vioe-Preaident, Tec re tary and Tre asurer, will fix the time and place for another meeting at no distant date. L J Rouse, Scot e tary Call It Cheap Fuel wood la cheaper In Pendleton this fall than it has been for several seasons. This statement Is baaed on the authority ot'Henry r Laatz, of the '." J"5S. in thla city. The firm of Laatz Bros., one coal and wood dealers in thla city. reason assigned Is tbat great quantities of fnel have been oat during the past year, and an overabundance of fuel la stacked iu the tnountMns awaiting shipmeut and a market. Ordinary fire wood is retailing at the pres nt time from tO to 19.60 per ton. Rook Spring ooal tells at $8 50, and Roalyn at $7. These two brands of coal are about tbe only ones nsed In Pendle ton. ' Sees The President Vr Washington; ; Nov. 4. Dr. Clark president of the United Society sod founder of tbe Christian Endeavor movement throughout tbe world, was the guest of President Roosevelt at the White House today. -Or. Clark has just returned from a six month's trip abroad during whioh he addressed Christian Endeavor Conventions In all the principal cities of New Zealand, Australia and Booth Africa. He is now making a tonr of Amerioan p i Lies A O Williams is among the first to return of the large party who left here four weeks ago to viait the St. ' Louis fair. Mr. Williams also visited hit mother In Ohtii. ' -., Heavy , : Team . . . .. Is our specialty. We know hoA to make (.ood har ness and we me ke good harness. Call and see the kind ' we recommend . for logging. , . -,'v ROBES The finest assortment of winter robes in the county. We. carry everything which should be found in a first class harness store , ' E- CHR1ST0FFERS0N . . Harness and Saddles j ,r ; ;;- rsi w A Store. With A Record. : business has increased FIVE FOLD. In other words our business has made a great deal more rapid increase than the town has. .There are dozen of reasons for tois all of which you will perceive if you begin buying drug store goods of 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 successful drug store of the highest stand- . mg. In the third place we have kept our eyes oen and attended to business until we know the demamls of the people of this' town. . . - i : ) . : i f A - Te Prescription Pruggist STABBED -MANY Italian Laborers Attack Their Foreman-Thrcc '- of thi Assailants! i, - Rochester, N i Nov, In a.. fight, with a gang of Italian laborer at Egypt: this morning Vorman Dean waa . fataly Injured and two Italians killed and several wounded. Dean was at , tock()(j by the lta(tanll M4bbe4 lK I """dred places. Before he fell be A v, 'i -..!. m. used his revolver effectively on bis asaailanta. 4' Union County Assessors In one of the locals In yeterda,,a Observer it was stated tbat i N Ma- . ' Larlen, a former easessor of Union and Wallowa Counties when they were one; ; and the same, bsd returned from Port-, land where he bad been to have a can cer removed. Our attention baa been oalled to an error in the, name by, our i ; friend and old time oounty oujial,. ; Judge O P Goodall who dearly reuoem ' ber all the aassaors of Union County, : and we thank him tor oalllng our atten tloq to tbe mistake The mistake was ' doe to the-miareadlng of a written name by tbe reporter of the O.. server, and the name of the ex -asBeuor should have been J H MoUubbln instfea .: of JN MoLarlen. "Our informant' Bled gave us a ilst-of alt the assessors of Union County which are aa follows. A U Craig, Joseph Vowell, Terry Tuttle, P B lies kit, J R P Harris, B F Fuel, O P nruilail. J H MoCubhin. O D Xomlin- son, J D Guild. J W Cowen, Ben'f: a 3u Brown. James Mitchell and J H or- 'j.jC con. woo is me pthmuc saaewit wu ing tbe fourteenth in succession, Harness . V , .. La.Grande, Oregon jajJJ We have been doing busi ness in this town for 6 ears In that time the town has nearly doubled in population ' During the same lime onr HILL; ;' La Grande, OrcS .. n i