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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 23, 1906)
II VgTE THE REPUBLICAN TICKET FROM U. S. SENATOR TO CORONDR-VOTE IT STRAIGHT t " 1 : I'M VOLUME V LA GRANDE, UNION COUNT. OREGON. WEDNESDAY, MAV 25. 1906.' NUMBER 166 3 CLAIMS IES 10 TO Jt is liiey Claim 1149 ard ; " 1 . to Split up On the basis that ths vote cast in June vviil not exceed the registration. Union through her solid combination, irrespect ive of pirty maintains that they can give Mr. Holmei 1 148 votes which they feel assured will be sufficient to elect, because Mr. ' HoKj; r.nd Mr, Rothchild wi 1 divide the balance and neither will have sufficient to elect. . ; The following it their claim with refer ence to precincts, " w'ile in soma cases they are right, in fact it would not be surprising that they will, through their heroic efforts increa .a the registered vota in Union, on the other hand it is a libel on the intelligence - of the citizens of Elgin to 'suppose that one half of their vote will be cast for Mr. Holmes, the divionist candiCite. We also believe they are overestimating their strength in Cove, Summerville and ' North Powder. How aver wa give tlftir estlmatafor just what it is worth. We desire, however to call the attention of the La Grande voters that while we for the sake of argument ESTATE IS BANKRUPT (Scrlppe News Aaaoclatlon) AJ; Chicaco III, May 23 Federat Judge 'Sgfendis has entered a formal adjudication " in bankruptcy of the Dowie case. The stipulations will be filed tj enable the Court to decide the ownership of Zion city property. The estate is valued at .' $22,000;000. Cards are out annoucing the marriage of MissHattie Kirisie to Mr. Fred A Rosch to take place in Baker City June 6 th Miss. Hattie is well known in this city where she spent her girlhood. 11 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeae JSale Saturday Only Having purchased 5000 yards of this high grade ribbon at unparalleled prices we will place them on sale SATURDAY ONLY, May 26 t Numbers, 5 to 9, all colors per yard Numbers 12 to 40 all colors, per yard Numbers 60 to 100 all colors, per yard V Number 150 all colors, per yard SEE i City Phone Black 1301 BlOlidll LAtiD HOLMES fx;cct ' Hawcrm M WMM .tue Balance r ,: A ' : give them all they claim they can only , muster 1 149 votes and that within the city of La Grande alone there are 1082 registered voters. It can easily be seen that if LaGrande is as loyal to LaGrande as Union is to Union, the division question is easily disposed of. ' Precinct. Reg'stration Union claims. Antelope : 15 ' 16 Alice! . 85 20 ' Big Creek ' . ' 62 62 Cove . 229 . .160 Elgin ' 695 ' ' .351 " Hilgard .65 " Imbler" 64 ;' 20 Island City 147 ( 20 Kamela '19 La Grande , 1082 , North Powder 143 ' 60 " . Perry,. , ,64 , k -. Summerville 223 - : 60 ' Starkey . 22 "" . ' Union 442 442 Total 8346 - 1149 ANARCHISTS (Scripps New Association) 1 Washington, May 23 Warrants for the arrest of sevm anarchists will soon be issued in Baltimore. Commissioner of Immigration Sargent has consulted' with the Baltimore officials who hava discov ered the headquarters of the leaders. Big plans are being made for the anar chist's International congress which - will be held in America soon. Irnr Iin- i j oneer business mm ftf Summerville is in the city today. WARRAHTS OUT FOR of Ribbons WINDOW DISPLAY tJllQ, tJdliZ PRESIDENT OF COUNCIL RETIRES (Scripps News Association) .''.', St Petersburg, ' May 23. County Solsky. president of the . Council of the Empire, has resigned on account of ill health, i . , . OfflCER'S UNKNOWN RICHES (Scripps NewJ Association) Philadelphia. Pa.. May 23-Willim AJ Patton, President Cassats' assistant, testified before the interstate commerce commission that he had shares of stock in various coal companies, but he was not certain how he got them. ' He said a few friends entered the stock dealing business and whan the business closed he found himself in : possession of a number of shares. ' RAISE LIMIT TO ONE OUNCE .Scripps News Association) . Rome.; May 23 The international Postal Congress has made a proposition to raise the weight of letters to one ounce. Madrid will get the next Congress. CARELESS OFFICER 1H TROUBLE (Scripps News Association) Washington, May 23-The . Navy de partment has ordered Captain Perry Garst commanding the Battleship Rhode Island to ba courtmartiated ort account of the recedt grounding of his Vassal The court meets Monday, and lisutahent Snowden will be judge advocate .' and Rear Admiral Sigsbee the president,; . . ROBBED IN BROAD DAYLKlT 1 (Scripps NeWAsaoelMJoaV''--"' '.- New Haven.May 23 Barn sard Stein feld of New York, was robbed of a bag containing jewels valusd at four thousand dollars. He is a diamond merchant The robber esaped and the police . are unable to find him, , REVOLUTIONISTS KILLED AND ARRESTED (Scripps News Association) Warsaw, Russia, May 23 Revolution ists and Cossacks clashed at Punaway Three are killed and the revolution are arrested. 5c I 10c i 15c I 20c! Vcrerc Phone No. 27 MRS. DAVIS CROWS WEAKER (Scripps News Association) New fork. May-23 Mrs. Jefferson Davis is in a critical condition today. . MASSACliUSETT fDRISTERS MEET iScrlppe News Association) ' Springfield. Mass. May 23. Mare than four hundred delegates are in attendance at the annual state convention of the Cathplid Order of Massachusetts, which opened today at Apjilo Hail. - This mom ing ths delegates attended Mass and then a brief preliminary business session was held, Tlie program for the contention includes a concert and a .reception th s afternoon a, d evening. ; ,' . ' PATRONiziN(i nm mushy (Scrlppf News assovmiiuiii J WashiaetonMav 23 Ths &snAta rnfn. mittea reported favorably on the . reso ution directing muteml for the cirval to be purchased at home, unless the Presi dent deems ths rates exorbitant' PI ROAD (Scripps News Association! '"' , Philadslphi. May 25 Tha blrectorata of tha Pennsylvania" road -has' appointed a comrnittae to investigate tha charges against official and employee, - according to thf interstate commeace evidence. ACfJDERUT KILLS SISTER ' (Scripps News Association) Pittburg. May 28 Catherine Clutter, aged four, was shot and killed at hsr parents." home by ' her brother. Bailev, agesi; Tha children found an old revolver and ths boy playfully-pointed It at his aistsr. Tha old weapon was load ed and tha discharge instantly killed the little) girl. . . J CLASH WITH (Scripps News Association) Washington May. 23 Speaker Cannon and Representative Williams, the Demo cratic leader, clashed today over William's filibustering. Cannon overruled William's demand for a roll call on motion for the House to go into a committee or to con sider ths diplomatic bill as a body. Ths leader denounced the act as one of in injustice. Cannon cited the constitution for his authority and continued his ruls with emphasis, leaving his chair in a huff as he sent the house into a co-nmittee as a whole. The act caused loud ap plause from Republicans and spectators. Williams sent a last shot at the Speaker by saying 'Turn the house into a beer garden if you want to, but tha people will judge you" SUMMER SCHOOL , There will commence June 1 1 th a" Sum mer school to be taught during the fore noons at ihs High School building for ths benefit of B. class pupils desiring to make up work which will enable them to enter next higher grade in September. For further particulars inquirs of Miss Rohan. CUSTOM OfflCER ARRESTED (Orrlpps News Association) Washington May 23-Secretary Shaw s advissd from Nova Scotia that Special Agent Joseph T. Wheatly of the Ameri can custom service hs been arrested charged with being implicated in smuggl- DESTRUCTIVE CYCLONE III SPAIN (Scripps News Association) Madrid, Spain, May 23 A terrible cyclone has devested the province of Seller. An enormous amount of damage was dons. v ElEIKE W AM FRISCO (OMffl SAVINGS BANKS OPENED Great Lines cF Pecple Awiit tlicir Turn at Receiving Money witliout the least sign of Impatience. - Nii Ii -: ' , money and securities iiMYMlts , (Scripps News Association) ' " San Francisco. Cal., May 23 At nine o'clock this morning ths Commerce bank doors opened and the banks are now transacting regular business, and are unhampered by - olearing house re strictions. Qold In plenty fill tha vaults, and there Is as much money in the banks today aa thsra aver, was at any time during ban tranciscos prosperity. , Whils ths official data set for opening tha Commercial banks ia next Monday, many savings banks are opened for un restricted business, with ovsr $20,000, 000 in monsy . and active ssaurities In their vsuits. Tns Califom'a Safe Deposit and Trust bark was ths first 'to open all depart ments in ths temporary quarters. The institution is doing business on tha corner of California and Montgomery streets. With no mora rusn or excitement than attended settling days before tha fire, tha Hiberian bank, tha largest savings in stitution in ths city thrsw open Its doors at nine this morning, and every look and action of ths hundreds in line before ths doors opened, betokened utmost confl (Scripps News Association) . 't 1 I Seattle Washington May 25 -Tha busi ness ssction of Fsiabanks, Alaska was partly destroyed by fire yeeterday. Tha oss will rea:. $700,000. Among ths buildings destroyed are tha Washincrtcn- Alsska bar.k. First National bank, tha Fairbanks V.rck and tha Court house. Property of tie Northern .Commsrcial company was most'y food stuff and was stored. SiTslies aru being rushed from Seattle so that there wili be no shortage in food suppliee. Men with shot guns ars guarding ths ruins and damaged property. Churches are thrown open to tha homeless and food is furnished free to tha destitute by the Northern Commercial Company. The Steamer Talbot was destroyed to the water line. t To morrow being Holy Thursday 6r Ascension Day! There will be ceje bra'tion of the Holy Eucharist at St Peter's Church at 10 am. issssessiteeMi Fl S H E R ALASKA CITY IS LUCK Much of the luck of most anglers depends upon having the proper tackle to meet conditions as they find them We have a great many things in our stock of angler's goods that help to turn failure into success We carry ederythlng that you will ever need to Insure bringing back a good catch if there are fisn to to be had. If you want sport you need these things, they make flshlrg "worthwhile." Our prices are always reasonable NEWLIN DRUG CO j La Grande, (IALAIID denes, in the ability of the ba.iks to pay deposits. . .' ' ' . . v I ,.The line begin to format 6 :5 and by nine it extended down Jones street," then, , down Cbldan Gate as far aa Market, and back again towards Jones street. : Old :and young, .'clerks. ' begrimmed teamsters, ' and pretty stenographers, wsra in the line aa all appeared as cheer ful as a crowd of theatre goers waiting1 their turn at tha box office. A young fellow In working clothes stepped out of line to give his place to .an aged woman, in a shawl, who tightly hugged to her, breast her liitla yellow covered book. Others followed and soon tha old lady was far up tha line.. Soma brought their lunches and stood . prepared for a long wait Two paying tellers had "their, money piled in heaps oh benches, and quickly passsd out tha coin. Few era . withdrawing tha total depoaits. t All tha bank; howsver, ars paying all demand In full. At tha Wool worth bank, over $60,000 in gold was paid in bsfora eleven o'clock, and tha withdraw- . ale wars very small. ( Of (IIAII (Scripps News Association) 1 Boise. Idaho, May 25 F. E. Richardson chief counssl for tha Western Federation officials who are charged ; with, tht Murder qf ex-governor Steuneuburg, ar rived from D invar todsy. Over three hundred sffldivits have been obtained from Can; oa county to tha affect that prejudice agt'nst ths defendents exist in that court. Defendents' attorn ijs say that this W'.ll insure the tecuring of a changeof Tiiue. The trialjmay take place in Boise. ..-'. Tm: KOREANS HANGED (Scripps Newe Associativa ' Honolulj. May 25-Three Korena were hangsd this morning and two others commuted to 15 years imprisonment for robbery an J the mu-dsr of a Korean . gambler, They were accused of stealing. ' then of beating their victim with sticks and of finally killing him. " M AN' S Oregon. OliD i v 'A i i'JL 1 i i I I a T .9 J
