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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (April 23, 1906)
TODHEWS TODAY V0At?nr Fair toni8ht Tomorrow warm sr. r H VJ li i I; 4 VOLUME V LA GRANEE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON, 'MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1906. NUMBER 140 1 ! (Scrlpps New Association) Oakland, April 23 A cold rain has begun drenching the refugees this morn ing and i making life for the soldiers on duty, miserable. The rain started during the evening and continued up to day light. The rain in on way i proving a blessing further destruction, but again the expos ure of the refugees in the cold rain may lead to an epidemic of pheunomia. The hower have also settled the dust that ha been carrying deseases from San Francisco to Oakland and back again. II along the water front the fir broke but last night but the small amount of fuel helped to reduce the damage. Today may mark the end of conflagration unles, some unlocked far circumstances again start it in the west ond of the residence districts. Oakland. April 23 There is no fear of an epidemic this morning as the rain has cleaned the streets and the sewers are flushed. Major Frank Koosling com manding the troops reports to the govern ment that there is no serious sickness in camp. The arrival of the Harrimans, it sV- s expected will stimulate and make more j effective, efforts of the railroad to make it possible for people to leave here by .fail. Harriman has already issued orders to provide free transportation to all parts of the stat for refugees. For all able, bodied men the far to Chicago has been reduced to twenty-five dollars. LOST On the eighteenth, a pair of gol spectacles between Christian church and National Bank. Return to Obser ver or owner. Reward paid. Mrs. Job Spencer. Dainty Materials for Grad uating Dresses St in silk Mull, mercerized Mull, Persian seline, S.Ik Chiffon, dainty Organdie, Prices from ! We are agents for Kneipp Linen Mesh Underwear for f NEW LADIES' SUITS Distinct styles, exclusive patterns and a thoroughly representative line of this sea son's best in all the popular shades of gray, in black, new shades of red, green, blue, and all other wanted shades, made up in Eton, Poney Jacket, Box Back and the man nish cut jackets. Priced , $ io $ra Ml TAKE PASTORS PLACE The attendant at the KaUenbuelt were surprised not to find their pastor in his usual place last Sunday. Un in quiry they heard that he had been taken seriously ill, and were about to leave when they were surprised to see the pastor' wife entering the church through the vestry door, clad in full raiment, with the prayerbook un der her arm. She went through the whole service, even preaching a ser mon. The benediction, however, he omitted. OF PDflVKIIHK I iw 1 icrivncr (Scrlpps New Association) Tipton, Wyoming April 25 An express car of the government relief train was burned at four o'clock. The effort of two angina crews and section gangs prov3d unavailing. The loss is unknown as the car contained canvases and other provisions. The fir originated by a spark falling under the roof. BADGERS SEND RELIEf (Scrlpps New Association) Wilwauke Wia. April 25 Ten thous and dollars was sent this morning to San Francisco sufferers. This makes this city's donations fifty thousand. CASE ADVANCED (Scrlpps New Association) Washington April 23 Chief Justici Fuller announces today that a motion has been gran 3d for the Haywood, Moyer and Pettibone case to be advanced. The argument has been set for first Tuesday n October or as soon thereafter as possible. BURNED A Listing of Extra Ordinary Values in New f Suits For the Boys Boys' suits in double breasted, single breasted, Norfolk and Buster Brown styles in larger assortment than ever. The items listed below will give you an idea of the range of price A visit to the department will be necessary in order to get any adequate idea of the wide range of patterns, the perfect workmanship and the thorough worth of our boys' clothes PRICES $1.25, $1.50, m m $3.00, fiHl $4.50, $5.00 m Don't Buy Your Shirts Until You Inspect Our Line We have just received another large shipment :f men's and boys' shirts and without boast:ng we have th largest assortment of shirts in Eastern Oregon. 25c to $4.00 Lawn, Silk Mous- etc. 25c up men and women (ffi AHD V1THYC0MBE STILL HKK AHD HECK Benson Wins. Ben Brown lor Commissioner. Oilers lor Ste;iff. Official Count now in Progress. IN BAKER COUNTY For United States senator In the 22 precincts 1 155 votes were cast, of which Bourn received 580, Cake 585, Lowell 111. Smith 205, Watson 45. " For congress Ellis received 177, Lach ner 279, Rand 668 and Shepherd 46. For governor Brown 488, Geer 84, Johns 405, Sehlbrede 94 and Withycomb 94. For treasurer Aitkin has 787, Carter 75, Hoytll2, Jennings 55, Ryan 107, Steel 109. For circuit judge, Drowley710, Olm sted, rep., 417; Smith, dem., 458; Whit dem., 584. For legislative representative Walter Moor 698, D. W. C. Nelson 427, C. H. Breck, dem., 485; Daughtery, dem., 261. " For county judge J. Nat Hudson, rep. 272; D A. Miles, rep.. 812; J. B. Mes sick, dem., 464; W. W. Travilllon, dem. 587. For county clerk, Henderson, rep., 456 Shepherdson, rep., 656, CAN'T MAKE IT (Scrlpp New Association) Grander, Wyo., April 23 The govern ment train arrived here at ten this morn ing. Through a mistake of soma un known persoi, tha train has been running on freight schedule sines leaving Chey en ie yesterday afternoon. All chance for a record run have been destroyed. APPRENTICES WANTED-Inquire of Mrs. J. R. Forrest, the milliner, at once Johnson, rep., 425 A , 'phon message just as we go to press states that the race is still on b- Witt.-. v. . nor. It is so close it will undoubtedly require the official count to decide who is th victor. Frank Benson wins th nomination for secretary of state, over Gatch, by 500. OffldAl COUNT. Th official count of th primary elec tion of this county is now in progress. It will not be completed until lata this after noon. There wilt be no change in the state portion of th ticket as published in Saturday evening' paper. An rror was discovered in th vote for commissioner and Ben Brown is nominated over J. T. Gall oway, by 62 voees. r. r. winders has a majority or 9 oves T. B. Johnson and the official figures giver S. R. Haworth a majority over . N, C, McLeod of 6. PHYSICIAN ACCIDENTLY SHOT San Francisco, April 25 C. P. Taggart one of the prominent physician of Los Angeles who had volunteered his services in th Red Cross, was shot and killed yesterday by an accidental discharge of a pistol while running up tha steps of th Crocker school building. SHOT BY CITIZENS' PATROL San Francisco, April 23 C, G. Tilden, a prominent merchant was shot and killed by members of the citizens patrol. The killing was wholly without warning and needless. Th three shooters were arrested and confessed. They w barely rescued from the mob. (Scrlpps New Association) Manchester, Eng., April 24-Correspon-dents from Russia have wired here that Father Gopen has been hanged by the revolutionists of Russia. His former followers alleged that he was guilty of being a spy on the revolutionists and making efforts to get some of his friends to act as spies also. Last summer the learned Father had been a leader of many gangs of revolutionists and has done more for the cause than any other man, for the reason that he furnished the plans and did all the planning. Some time ago ha issued a proclamation that brought down the wrath of the authorities and ha was forced to hide in the interior. Withid a few days he was heard of again leading a crowd of revolutionionists. When the suspicion became prevalent that he was a spy, he was promptly hanged. CALIFORNIA RELIEffUND All persons desirfng to donate cash, provisions, blankets, tents or cooking utensils for the use of those who have lost all, by the recent earthquake in Cali fornia, are requested to notify F. L. Meyers, treasurer of the fund, at the La Grande National Bank, as soon as pos sible and to deliver all articles properly packed at the Oregon Produce Company's warehouse. , Thc Executive CoMMimi FOR SALE A two acr tract with am ple water right One acr in fruit four room nous with pantry and cellar . bam and other improvement. Cheap if sold at one. No agent' commission ' paid. Inquir at this office. For treasurer. Palmer, rep., 697. GO HAH BY I0Y fAMILY SUICIDE (Scrlpps New Association) ' Phile delphia. Pa.. April 23 Kasper Fahns and entire family were overcome by gas this morning. The mother and two daughters are dead and father and two sons may recover. It appears that it is a wholesale attempt at suicide. f OR THE VKTIMS Of VESUVIUS (Scrlpps New Association) New York. April 23 For the benefit of the p)ple who were made homeless by the recent eruption of Mount Vesuvious a grand charity performance, under th direction of th combined theatrical man ager i of this city, will be given at the Metropolitan Opera Houso tonight. Many of the most prominent companies, in the city, will give scenes of their plays' a number of distinguished actors and actresses will produce short sketches and plays, a score of th best vaudeville performers havs volunteered and besides that Mark Twain will make one of hi characteristic addresses. TWO CARS POTATOES Th Commercial Club of Haily Idaho, a mall but patriotic town, wired an order to th Oregon Produce Company of this city to forward immediately two car loads of potatoes to th San Francisco sufferers Th order will go out tonight. TIRES All OUT (Scrlpp New Association) Washington, April 23 Lieutenant Dodg commanding the revtnu cutter Golden Gate, wire' that all th San Francisco fires are out ; BUSCH IS LOSER (Scrlpp New Association) St Louis, Mo., April 25 Adolphus Busch and his party arrived this morning from California and say that th Busch oss of personal property is $50,000. ; MARRIED GEKELER R AGAIN In this city at 2 p. m. Sunday, April 22, 1906, at the Presbyterian Manse, Mr. George 0, Gekeler and Miss Lena Ragain were ' united in marriage by Rev. E. B. Hayes Both of the young people are well known in this city and valley and are receiving congratulations from their hosts of friends. RECORDS ' , A larg shipment of Records reached us this morning from th factory. Com and near tnem. You will likely want ome of them. W. K. Davis. 1516 Adams Ave. A HIDDEN MENACE TO HEALTH A large variety of the most ually be stamped out by improved sanitation. These "are germ diseases. The difficulty of coping with them now is the difficulty of realizing that such germs are about us all the time, always ready to multiply and mnace health whenever cond tions are favorable. The way to guard against these dangers is to use RELIABLE DISINFECTANTS frequ e n t ly and thoroughly. Cellars, sinks, drains, closets, and all dark and damp places about the home or premises should be frequently disinfected, especially at this time of the year. We have materials suitable for every purpose and if desired can advise you what to use In any particular instance. j NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY La Grande, Oregon. H VISITED BY TREMORS (Scrlpp New Association) Portland Oregon April 23 Grant' Pass and Glendal two town in Southern Oregon were visited by an earth quake this morning at one sixteen, Th tremor wa not a longone but window were broken and people awakened from Washington April 23 The seismor- graph this morning registered th Oregon Earthquake, Vibration began at 4:25 by Washington tim and continued until after five. Th heaviest shocks occured be tween 4:29 and 4:32. Grants Pass April 25 A slight earth quake shook the Southern portion of Oregon and the Northern part of Califor nia this morning at on o'clock. ( 10 RECEIVE -(Scrlpps New Association) Washington, April 25 Th War De partment ha ordered Funs ton to furnish shelter to the Chinese as well a the other, and wa told to us his own dis cretion as to making separate camps for tham. Th first secretary to the Chines government ha gone to California to represent the Chines government in representing the relief work. Mrs. Nelli M, Stevens, superintendent of the primary department of th Wston public school, returned last even ing after visiting friends in th city Friday and Saturday. common diseases will event' S lira SHELTER i