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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1905)
' r r " ' - 11 rx N 1 L-a Grande Evening Observer ; IET BROS, Editors A Pr pa Entered at thai IPostl.Offios at La Urande, Oregon, aa Second Claaa Mail Matter. Published daily except Sunday One year in adrance. . .... $6 50 Six months in advance.... 3 50 Per month 65c Single copy.. .5c Wcdntsday. May 24; 1905. AtVEBTialNU KATES IMply Ad rates tarnUbad apoa application Loot! nadlDf noUoe 10a pr line Aral n lion, so per tin tor each aabneqnent Umt- Uou. , Resolution of eoedoleaoe, so j r Una. Card of think, be per Una. AN OPEN RIVER I Since the first American set tler built their log cabins in Ofegon,over sixty years ago, and tegan to gatb r about their new homes the necessaries of life and plan for some of its comforts, it hai been the dream of our people to overcome the . obstructions from falls , cascades rook reefi, and narrows (dalles) in our great rivers, so that their ' waters bearing freight and pas- ...... i. . - .- - 1 - the sea " The sixty odd feet -of prpeudicular plunge of the Willamette river at Oregon City was first overcome by the labor and ingenuity of man in the construction of a boat way around the roaring cataract, so constructed that the dashing waters, that for centuries had defied man's dominion, were converted into an obedient ser vant and made to lilt great steam boats thronged with people and ladened wilh freight and place them safely in the quia flowing river above the precipice; and at mans bidding take a return boat with its human freight and tons of merchandise and let it down the ten fathoms so gently that no jar disturbs a 'sleeping babe or causes a thrill of appre hension in the bosom of 1 its watching mother. . Then the cascades of the Columbia were overcome by similar contrivances and steam ers ply between Portland and the foot-of the rocky trough through which the second river in size on the continent, is lilt ed on edge by the grip of black walls of basallio rock hundreds of feet high on either side, and in its passage through the dark - chasm is torn into frothy frag ments by great unyielding boul ders, that iret but cannot pre vent its ouward flaw. It was a bold dreamer, that viewing the great river rushing with an aw ful roar throngh this Stony trough, that would venture the thought,sorce day man would 1 1 3 1- assume nis K1UE8U1U. auu mate this tumultuous mass of madly rushing watsr his obedient ser vant anl helper. That day is fast approaching. The prelemi- nary work to this accomphsh meat is so far advanced that within ten days, on Juue 3, 1905 I. HARRIS THE MEAT MAN Is still doing business at the old stand. Will be glad to see all his old custmores as well as new ones. As good prime beef cattle is now scarce, I have on hand a fine selection of cured meats, hams breakfast bacon. About the fifteenth of May, I will have a fine assortment of young piime beef, which are Sow fattening. Do not for get that I now have as good fresh beet as there is on the market a well as fresh fish and poultry. Trompt Delivery Phone 16 a great multitude of glad Am- m ericans, gathered from hundreds of miles no the Columbia to t the last ereat obstiuction to 0 overcome to navigation and hundreds of miles below it will meet and listen to the vice-pre sident oi the United States who is now speeding by rail from the national capitol to be at Celib and to congratulate Oregon up on the achievements ' already, This done and the still greater one now so nearly accomplished in extending mans dominion over tremendous difficulties. The opening of the portage railway to traffic on June 3, is bat. the assurance that iu a 6bort time the Columbia river will he open to navigation ' from Astoria to the Rocky mount ins to the Canadian lice and Snake r.ver to the North East corner of the State of ' Oregon in , Wallowa county. , Notice Any ooa wlihlng to purchase fine bird doga can Lara their wanta lull- filled by calling on J F Jackion. He la vary macb interested In this indna. try, having on banda at present twenty seven. . . nnMTNn soon 'Auspices of The Commercial Club :THB: PICNI Directed by Edna Louise Thompson M A Steward's Opera House Popular prices. New song, clever specialties, catchy music, novel danoers, grand egyptian ballet. I'omt ami laugh. Two boors of fnn. Just a big bunch of tun. ' Bare cure (or the blaes. J. L. MARS, Contractor and Builder Dealer in Building Material La Grande, Or. UroD a line, naming woik. and I wil give the right price. Cash Counts We fully realize tha value ot money and therefore sell cheap for cash. W osrry a Call and complete Una ot fresh groceries, hay, feed and produce. Highest market prices paid for farm produce ' We hava our own delivery wagon, and guarantee prompt delivery. ; L m A Your money back It goods are not found satisfactory SEATTLE GROCERY CO. ZTJNDEL A LAW SON. '4 There are many kiuds of meat, but we sell only the best kind. A i bi A L E trial order will convince you of I the truth of this statement We kill only the best specimens and kill it correctly. Our prices are as low as con8isiant with the best quality. Bock & Thomas . Dissolution Notice Notlca is bareby givan tbattba part nership hro'nfora existing between the uti'l"! iMi-'d under tha firm nama of Pol.iaui iti.il Keher Proprietor of the Uul .n Htr Silooa has this dsj bvn dUrolved by mutual uonpant. II. J. Keher will continue tha busii ess collect all accoonia and pay all bills Dated at La Uraode. Oregju, this 3rd day of May A D. 1900. F roil RM AN HENKV J BKUEtt ft-4-8-4. tbi mtm .mm i . . . ; i Store Closes at 6:30 p. m. except Saturday Second in a Scries of lExtraordinary Sales a !Pi: wmmt m 'mum m n noun -mm aii 25 DISCOUNT 251 Discount A DiCOUIlt Ladies' Suits and Coats Y " L. Ill Kid Gloves You can ge ns good for $1.00, $1 50 au'l $ 10 a pair, and to mulch your dress, too, good as the price cati luy in the U. S. tight here nt i iiM Chicago Store Hosiery Nio.? fiue, 'isle hosp; plain, lace enir-ioidr?d, cct., extra good lor the prioe, at the Chicago Store. A Bit for the Neck - Lots of the newest an l prettiest of turn-over collars, Stocks, etc. 15c io $1.50 etch. Also ready to use lace aud tucked lawn Vestees, Ycke?, Etc. Or ushirt waist, a veil, a belt, a Petticoat or any such furnishing, There's one thins; sure, the price will he right if it's to be had at the Chicago S'ore. VI II II - i i All DISCOUNT 251 A NOTABLE Clothing To reduce our entirely too lare stock of clothing we offer- the unrestricted choice of any suit at 25V DISCOUNT For ono week commencing, en ling May 27. Gordon $3.00 DURING am a, Excepting Wash Suits Reduced 25 per cent for one week, Commencing Monday, May 22, and ending on Saturday. May 27, 0 0 AllShoes aren't Alike! There's as much differ ence in flops there is in caudy or cigars, or Panama hats. Unless you'io on expert in shf values Jo the wise thing. And that is buy Keith's Konquerors They 're as staple as Lowney's candy, or a Mayville's Best or a Paul's Perfecto Cigar, $3.50 to $5.00. DISCOUNT SPECIAL, NOTICE Mail Orders Given Prompt Attention DISCOUNT 25 Opportunity Monday May 22, and Hat for $2.00 THIS SALE Jhirt. I Europe and Yankee Land are ransacked aa with a t)ne-toothd oomb by tha uakera of "MAJESTIC" Sbirta to get tha newest and finest fabrica tor their productions. Add to fine fabrica. unerring taste in selection and trained skill in making and you have tha secret ot the Shirt that's "FIT FOB A KINi." MAJESTIC;" Night RobesHl lull you into pleasant dreams. . 'Ihey woo aleep. sb1,t!B3TIO"$l.00to $2.50 M A; I Y S A L E M A A E vct'r?.?';
