La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 17, 1906, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Text: iOUAY'S NEWS TODAY Wnatrtflf Rain or snow tonight and tomorrow. 'lu VOLUME V LA GRANDE, UNION COUNT. OREGON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17. 1906. NUMBER 92 ll . fl I VHITE HOUSE VEDD1HG :- OCCURS M IN Ml i A to? of Great Pom WliPri - - w , Rooscvelt-Wcatlier (Scrlpps News Association) j"' ' Washington, Feb. 17. Miss Alice -yjRoosevelt, elder daughter of the . Presi I dent of the United States, was married to Representative Nciolis Lmgwarth, of Ohio, at noon today in the East Room of the White House. . . ' . ; The Right Reverend Henry Yates SatUrlee Bishop of the diocese of Wash '.. ington, performed the nuptial rites, using the stately ceremonial of the' Protestant Episcopal Church. President Roosevelt led his daughter to the alter and gave her to the young statesmen from O.iio. Alice had no br'desmaids, for from her ' host of girl friends she could 'scarcely JJva se'e-ted any without hurting the Stliiigs jf the others. Tne bridegmm 'was attended by Thdmas Nelson Perkins, of Boston, a member of the corporation of Harvard University. Nearly all of the ushers were Harvard men.'' Indeed, the notable ceremony might well have been called a "Harvard wedding" for, with the father of the bride, the-best 'man, and . almost all the other attendants enthusias tic alumni of the old school at Cam bridge, the flag of crimson fairly divided honors with the orange . blossoms and bride rosea! i- f 1 A few momenta before the stroke of " -'twelve Miss Roosevelt left her daintv' boudoir on the second floor of the White House, where she had been assisted in donning her wedding garments by her cousins, the Misses Robinson. On the arm of her father she descended the private stairway at the west end of the mansion between the state dining-room and the breakfast room, while the Mar- lne Band, stationed in the marble lobby, . struck up ' the" bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" I .At the foot of the stairs they were met by the President's military aids and the , ushers, who led, the march down the long ffltpTxidor to . the East Room, where 4ti guests had already assembled. The M OF We place on sale today 5000 yards of Mill ends, consisting of Ginghams, Percales Dimities, Batistes, Cotton Voils. Chambrays and Lawns. A lucky buy enables us to offer these mill ends at a very substantial saving. V 2c Ginghams, the yard 9c 2c Percales, the yard 9c ; 2c Outings, the yard 83C ' And hundreds of yards of mill ends in summer wash goods, suitable for dainty summer dresses, at a little more than ' ONE New Dress Goods New Laces NifhnlavlnniJwnrth.Wprf Alirp lauwaww swas) ' wa vu f staav Brisfit M "vm::'::' ceremony wasperformed on a low : plat form before the large window overlooking the treasury building, the ushers having arranged themselves on either side, Among them was seen the manly young form of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. brother of the bride. Members of the Longworth and Roosevelt families -were seated at the right, in a space set apart by floral chains Across the aisle, at the left, ware the re presentatives of the foreigngovernmants. Behind these, in the order of official pre cedence, were placed the members of the cabinet and their wives, the jus'.ices of the Supreme Court and thoir wives, tha former memoirs of the cabinet who arj now in the Senate, the Ohio delegation in Congress, the menbars of the party that accompanied M:ss ' Roosevelt to the Orient last summer, and the persona! friends of the young couple. Mr. Longworth and Ris best man had entered the roim by another door, and as he mat his futuri w'fe and her fatnar at the aliar, t ; i n.js of fie vedding march were Ijlenddd ino the sweat strain of De Kove i's. "Oh, Promise Me," which wi. then played softly throughout the cere mony. In Arm, clear voice. Mr. Long- worth repeated the vow, "I, Nicholas, take thee, Alice, to be my wedded wife," while the music of the unsung words. "No love so perfect as a life with thee," float ed gently through the room. The pro mise given in return, and sealed with a plain gold band placed on the finger of the bride, with right hands clasped they heard the solemn words of the white robed Bishop, "Those whom God hath joined then, kneeling, received the benediction. ' " When they arose, the first to greet the new Mrs. Longworth was her father, fol lowed by the members of the two fami lies. Still standing on the platform, the bride and groom received the rest of the guests, remaining until all had offered their congratulations and best wisnes. - GREAT SALE i l l E ri HALF REGULAR PRICES. New Skirts New Embroidery READY FOR YOUR INSPECTION it i.i mil 11 ni m Breakfast was then served in the spa cious state dining-room by a famous New York caterer. It was a buffet repast, for lack of space forbade any attempt at seating the guests, but this informal ar rangement added not a little to its pleas ure. Judges of the Supreme Court, Am bassadors, Senators, military men, and plain citizens rubbed elbows in true dem ocratic fashion while nibbling sandwiches or drinking the health of the bride. Throughout the breakfast Lieut Santel- mann's red-coated musicians played class ical and popular airs, and the delicate tones of the magnificant gold piano In the fcast Room from time to - tune mom gentler melody to the feast of sound. ' The wedding, the reception and the breakfast consumed but little more than two hours, and soon afterwards the bridal party, followed by a great proces sion of friends, and surrounded by a cheering crowd of citizens, hastened to the railway station. There a splendid private car was waiting for Mr. and Mrs. Longworth, to bear them away to south ern orange groves .for their honeymoon. This trip to Southland will not be of long duratioe, for the groom must soon return to his desk in Congress, . After adjourn ment, however, the Longworths will make an extended journey to Europe, and in London, Paris, Berlin, and on the Ri viera will enjoy to the full their deferred wedding tour. On their return they will be' "at nome" in Washington at tha com fortable mansion, 831 18th St., the prop erty of Mrs. Ljngworth, mother of the groom. Between Congressional sessions, and after Mr. Longworth quits public life, they will live it "Rookwood," the ances tral home . of the Longworth family, in Cincinnati. Mrs. Longworth,, the elder, w.li make her home with her son and new iMuj.ii.r, both at the"' Capital and in J f ''" J Tne famous Roosevelt luck was visited upon Miss Alice today, as the weather was bright. The intense cold of the past few days gave way' to warm weather this morning. The streets were filled with photograph vendors of the pictures of the bride and groom. Nearly 30 pho tographers were admitted at 9 o'clock. At 1 1 the gates were thrown ' open and the carriages began to enter the grounds. Washington, D. C Feb. 17 The bride was photographed in ' all her wedding finery this afternoon. -The President and private secretary both dodged the respon sibility of selecting from the score of ap plicant photographers to take the bride's picture. ' Mrs. Longworth herself selected Edwin A. Curres or New York, and posed in her wedding gown. The newspapermen are guarding every exit from the city in order, if possible, to cte New Shirts New Shoes learn where the couple are goin j. The private car Mayfljwjr. is clea .ed spot lessly and decorated with fli.var;. and is backed into the station and the railroad men say it will leive at V o'clock for Palm Beach. They refuse to say whether or not a bridal party is going in it At4:16the couple left the White House in an automobile for ' Friendship" John R. McLean's country home where they will spend Sunday. Showers of rice were thrown b the President, members of the family and intimate frienes. The President was one of the most enthusias- one threw a white slipper.. They ere ex pected to go South.' A private car is ordered to await at Alexandris Monday morning prepared to take a party south.. It is assumed that it is for Longworth. . . v ..THE PRESENTS . Miss Roosevelt probably received a greater variery of wedding presents than were ever before was given to an Amer ican bride. From every part of the world from every class of society, the remember ances came. They number considerably over a thousand, and probably reprtsint in monetary value nearly a quarter of a (Continued on page 4) HAM (Scrlppg Newe Association) ' London Feb. 1?. The greatest warship maneuvers ever held began today in the British channel by the Atlantic fleets off Lagos, Africa. The fleet includes thirty one battleships, sixteen armored -cruisers and a number of smaller crafts. The British marines are participating. The problem and scheme is to prevent a sup posed attempt of an enemy to sweep the commerce from the seas. The total val ue of tha ships is estimated to be $350,' 000.000 and under the supreme command of Admiral Wilson, with eight flag officers including Prince-Henry of Battenberg. YERKfS' WlLl PROBATED (Scrip pi Newe Association) Chicago, Fab. 1 7 The will of Charlts T. Yerkee was probated today and the hearing was set for March 18. The value of the estate within this county has been appraised at $5,200,000. It is an' nounced that the widow and the Illinois Trust Company have waived their rights ae trustees. BUUNCOCOriSmUTiONAL (Scrlpps News Association) Nashville Tenn. Feb 17. The Rice Ligon bill prohibiting on race' in Tenn essee .was unaminously declared to be unconstitutional by the supreme court today. The New Memphis Jccky Club are arranging for the meeting which will be held here next fall. TERRIfK EARTHQUAKE (Scrlpps Newe Association) Washington, Feb. 17. Our counsel at Fort de France, Martinque, reports that the earthquake which occur ed yesterday was the most terrific that has occured there within the past sixty-four years. However very little damage was done. EARTHQUAKES PREY ALERT (Scrlpps Newe Association) St. Thomas, Danish West. Indies, Feb. 1 7. Earthquakes throughout these islands were general yesterday. So far as learned no one was hurt and the damage wae not great '-.'' COULD THIS BE TRUE Postmaster General Cortelyou has been asked to furnish the House Committe on Post Offices with data as to the charge that members of Congress are shipping five stock by mail free under the "frank ing" courtesy. An extensive investiga tions of the charges brought before the House, which ordered t inquiry, will be made. It is asserted that cows, pigs dogs, birds, pots, kettles, stoves and pianos have seen forwarded by Congress men, who thus escaped paying regular railroad rate. Postmaster's Advocate. " The grand Jury at Weiser hae returned 1 0 indictments against saloon keepers for allowing gambling on their premises. Five pleaded guilty. ' of mm m HIE PIIPPI ISLANDS Army find Navy Dtety (Scrlppa News Association) " ""(. Vallejo, Cal., Feb. 17. An official ord er has been received at the Mare Island navy yard to complete the gunboat York town within thirty days. She is a small RESCUER TALKS (Scrlppa News Association) V Seattle, Feb. 17. William Hawkins, a passenger on the rescued raft, says the remaining passengers wanted to go on the last raft but there was no room, if more apparatus was to be. saved. - Ho said he heard the officers of the Valencia admit that they did not know their stations. Investigators left this afternocn on the lighthouse tender Columine for (he scene of the wreck and the signal station at Vancouver Island. Capt Ccusins will take the stand next Thursday. ALARMING EARTHQUAKE (Rcrlppn News Association) Castrie, Island St. Lucia, Feb. 17 Following the. slight earthquake yesterday there was another shock at 6:58, more violent with loud detonations and slight shocks until thh moriinjr. Thi inhabi tants are dUturbe I. JJusMess su?pa.d.td and a numb ;r of ruiduncis 'hav .baj.'i damaged. Cmmun'.ci'.io.is wi.!i t.ia isl and of L Vines it ins boan broken. BOSTON DOES HONORS (Scrlpps News Ansoclntlon) V Boston, Feb. 1 7. This city ' officially celebrated Congressman Longworlh's wedding. The mayor ordered all, belli in the city to be rung fifteen minut3s be ginning at noon. ' ; LIKEYIICirS SUCCESSOR (Observer Special) ' . St Petersburg, Feb. 1 7 General Gredokoff known all over the Russian government as "Butcher" has succeeded Ganeral Linevitch as commander of the Maichurian army. eeiR bodies! WEAR Every time we move a muscle we destroy some tissue.' ; Our eritire bodies, including" the" vital organs, are constantly wearing "out. If repair does not keep up. with the' wear, something serious will happen. The. remedy is best that supplies the best material for rest, and with least tax on the organs of indigestion. . .- Newlin's Beef Iron and Wine. - ipi .r . r--.--: : .rr-r , V Affords in a single dose more real' body building material than you might get from half a dozen meals; and it is material Teady to give you strength end energy immediately after taking. ' . . .'.i ' ; '. . '. " ,-.',. ' Price 75c a pint " NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY ;. La Grande, Oregon. craft suitable .for , service in Chinese waters. There are 1600 tons of ammun ition now ready in the navy yard to be shipped to Manila on the transport Iris which has just returned from Manila to carry ammunition. SETTLEMENT POSSIBLE (Scrlpps News Association) New York, Feb. 1 7. The sentiment is growing stronger that the miners and operators may yet make a peaceable set tlement of their difficulties. It is understood that tha eight hour day feature ie being discussed by the sub committee miners session today, and will ' formulate the demand to be presented at the meeting of the joint committee which meets next week. -S-: f : An antracite coal leader was told that a miner is reported to 1 have said, ilt would be a good thing to shut down jn April anyhow, as the operators have So much stored." He replied "That it would be a reasonable way to look at it." . -v END VERY REAR . " "i ; (Scrlppa News Association) , ' Lakewood. N. J.. Feb. 17. The con dition of John A. McCall, former presi dent of the New York Life 'insurance company, is very grave, this morning, a decided change for the worss is reported. ' The physclans, prissts and relatives Of, the family have been summoned. ' . At 3 :S0 this afternoon 'it is reported that he has been growing worse since morning and it is believed that ' he cannpt survive the day. ' ' f '?.. f -' , BELIEVES IN LAWSON J; (Scrlpps News Association) . , St. Paul, Feb. 1 7. Governor Johnson in a speech last night- said. "Lawson't position is much misunderstood. Law son has never made a statement that has nit been borne out subsequently. 1 bel'eve Lawson has suggested a remedy for th evils hs has unearthed."' . ' ' 5 a ! I i'S ft