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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (May 25, 1906)
I . - -..,.....-" ...-i.T, 1-,-a. - - .'' -4 30VER "A IMAN SOWETH THAT: SHALL' HE REAPL A GRANDE HAS 1082 .VOTES? $'0LUME V- LA GfcANDE," UNION COUNTY, OREGON. FRIDAY. MAY 25,1908. NUMBER. 157 I IKE GRAND LODGE Of OREdOH 1.0. 0. HO MEET III LA (liAIIDE IK II MORE FRAUD. 'WED BK WlTHtSSES (Scrlppi News Association) ' RUveland Ohio, May 23 Frank Ratter' . at the head of th National Pip Line ftjJjopanj, in an .inter-state com marc commission hearing today,' told bow a whining fight was mtda by tha Standard and it piratas companlea. Ha said tha railroads in behalf of th Standard, delay ad shipments for several months and that railroad agents were Standard agents. ' "If th Independent companies didn't make better oil than the Standard, they would be forced out . of business,", be ' said. Williarn Bingsr of MirieUa toU a '. story of how an Independent company was driven out by tha Standard subsi diary vacum. George Merchant, former t general -imanager of, th B ' R.' 1 tfP. 4 railroad knew that m fabata were paid " ta Standard subsidiaries. . 'flfllDHU ASKED TO DONATE . , . . , i , (Scrlpp News Association) . Dot Moines, Iowa, May 28 The . state uptrintendent of, school haa aeot a circular to all th schools in the etate asking for ten, cent contributions from very school child, Bi th state. Th re ceipte will be used to assist in rebuilding the San Francisco schools.", (j - - - : Cornell wins erom harvard (Scrlppa News Association) ' ( -Koston, May 25-The dual boat race til ween Harvard and Cornell was won hir the Cornell crew this afternoon. The ours was over a distance of one and miles on the Charles river. The Cornell crew won aftea a '-rd fight with . two length ahead. " ' : '- " ? . "A DRY TOWlf Albany. Or. May 26 County Judge Virgil E. Watters, of. Benton County, an I W. S. McFadden, a well-known at torney of Corvallis, spoke in the . Linn County Courthouse in this city last night of "A Dry Town." The meeting was held under the auspices of tha Linn Coun ty Gooj Citizenship League, which is conducting the campaign for prohibition in this county, ' and the courtroom was filled with a large crowd of citizens, Tne speakers used Corvallis, which has been ' dry" more than a year, as the il lustration of the subject. Both asserted that Corvallis was in batter condition in every way eince it went "dry" then be foreand that its ousiness had not been iw m it commercial standard lower ed by thi abolishment of saloons. Judge Watters said that ' there If ad been only IS arrest in Corvallis 1? months that th town ha be He alto claimed that CorvalUsyfiusM house had increased their business 10 100 per cent in that parlor and that th business of Wis . Corvallis Postoffica had increased 15 per cant. . RMCHtRSl BURNED TO DEATH : (SerlDD New Association) ,& : San Diego,'- May . 25 The ' bodba nt three haymakers, named , .James Porter, PatrfektSweeny nd? Edward Robinson, were found ja the ruin of a burned oabin on a rancl at VU in ths Northern part of the county, last night' 'A can which had contained kerosene, was iound, but beyond this khere ie 'no clu at to tha orobabl Causa, Indication are that th men war murdared a there i no ap- parant reason- why thty; should not be unable to get out of the cabin. OHC THOUSAND DELEGATES LO REMAIN HERE FOUR DAYS Local Odd fellows Score Great Victory-Yisitors : will lie Ac- cortfed QM Welcome La Grand Odd Fellows are feeling jubilant today. Th La Grand Lodge !, I n. O.K. ha been officially notified that the I. O. O. F. Grande Lodge of Oregon which closed its session last svening at Porland had designated La Grande as th plac of holding its nsxt meeting! This means that over one delegates from various oities and towns in the state will visit our city next year and will spend at least four GRAM MARKETS (Scrlpps News Association) ' Chicago May 1 9 Wheat opened at 85 JJ: closed at 86J; corn opensd at 48; dossed at 473i';' oats opened at 55; closed 56 tf. ' 1 - ERA MEETS Alfonso- I days her. Thus an opportunity will be given u to exhibit our valley to represen tative, men and woman from every nook and eonrar oi me ti. . i, Th local lodge assisted- by the citizen Of this city and th ftther lodges in Union county will arrange' "o give the .'visitor right royal .rceptioa. and demonstrate o them that 'La Graede it about th tenter of gravity so far as live- town go. ITS IS DRENCHED (Scrlppa New Association)' 1 Irun. Spain. May 26 King Alfonso met Princes Ena here at aixr thie morn ing. The greeting between the be throttl ed was most cordial. Large crowds of peasants cheered s.idly when the two royal parties met, and when the party left for Madrid th cheering was continu ed even more lustily. (Scrfpps News Association) ' San Francisco. May, 25 A drizzling rain accompanied by a cold wind- began to fall early yesterday evening and con tinued all night and today it ha caused much hardihip to tha refugee in camp at th Golden uat park and th Pre sidio and other open place where tents and shacks were occupied by th home less. Th strong wind loossnsd many tent pegs and th inmates ware drenched. Out door kitchens were seriously hamp ered in their work. A distinct eartn- quake shock waa felt at lev n thirty ast night. UNION MEMORIAL SERVKf.1 At tha Central church at 5 p. m. Rev. E. B. Hays will deliver tha sermon. There will be special congregational sing- i g. ' COYERMENI NEEDS NORE 'JACK1ES' crlpps New Association) Washington, D. C.May 76. Naval offi cers w ho have charga of recruiting are much diatrubed over the prospect of add- j itional requirements likely to be made in regard to the acceptance of those who ap ply for enlistment. It is realized that ar.y additional precautions taken with a view to prevent the enlistmsnt of minors will be quit as successfully envaded as any of the existing ragultaions. Tha require ment of a birth certificate will be met by impostors with a forged document, as is sometimes don when it becomes neces sary to produce guardianthip papers. It will have on effect,- naval officers' say that of preventing th' enlistment 6f men who oannot produce th birth certificate arid who really want to enlist and remain in the ssrvtce, wnsr my wuu'm good bluejackets. Th agitation is destined tq be a substantial block to naval nlist- msnt, Th officer also fee! keenly the criticism which has been visited upon them for their poster advertising recruiting officer and showing th' advantage to recruits. Much time has htait nnt : nn these posters, to make them decorative and attractive and, pf course, they do not In the leaet misrepresent naval ser- f compensation MM ID REGULARS WILL STAY 111 RS(0 IBorlpC New Association) 1 Wahinton. May 25 Pridnt Roose velt has promised Senator Flint today the Federal troop would rema n t San Franciwo until Junt as m . -M longer if oondiion demanded it. - Th approaching miner' trial in Idahf ha caused the militia of that Ut to refuse acceptance of the war department invitation to send, th militia to th n l oampment withthe regulars at California. vie or th rat tha enlisted fore. for NELS0NI1ERRARA hnciiT ; Sale of Ribbons Only Having purchased 5000 yards of this high grade ribbon at unparalleled prices we will placethem on sale SATURDAY ONLY, May 26 Numbers, 5 to 9, all colors per yard Numbers 12 to 40 all colors, per yard Numbers 60 to 100 all colors, per yard Number 150 all colors, per yard 5c 10c 15c 20c Portland, Oregon.May 86 The anveit- ing of th monument erected in th Blax Block in : honor . of th Spanish American War will be an event of extra ordinary Impdrtance. ,'' ' The principal speaker of th day will b General Thomaa M. . Anderson. There will also be addresses- by Hon.. Harvey V. Scott. Hn. Harry Lane. Mayor, and others. In discussing this movement Gsn eral Anderson says that ha considsrs , it on of th finest in the United States, and creditable to tha Oregon Volunteers. . Th Chairman of th Invitation Com mittee, Chaplain Gordon A. Peel of th Spanish War Veterane, says that Veter ans of Portland are more than anxious to have their comrade from all portion of Oregon In attendance, and they can rest assured of afmost cordial welcome. Th 1 4th Regiment Band from Vancouve r Barracks will bs In attendance, and other features of the musical programme, will be in attendance, and other .features of th musical programme will be of ext raordinary interest. The railroads have, made specially low rates from all points and It is suggested that the details can be can be secured from local agents at all station. The parade will begin at 1 :45 and will culminate in the unveiling of th monu ment at 5:00 on tha afternoon of May 50 CONSUL MAY BE IN DANCER (Scrlppa News Association) Washington May 25 Consul Grace located at Fraucha, China, ia believed to be in danger because of the uprising. A movement of th troops in tha Philip pines would be. beneficial in apprehending th boycott, and the sentiment seems to exist that th offensive features could be Uiminated in that way. . PERKINS DID NO I wrong; (Scrlppa News Association) New York May 86-Qeorge W. Parkin intended no erim. committed ' no crlm when he contributed New York Life police holder' money to camp-.ign fund. This I th decision of th appellate divi sion of th Supreme Court. Perkins, who was charged with grand larceny. was discharged today, h. - -,r.'. 'T .' C 11 i c . i t 5 SEE WINDOW DISPLAY City Phone Black 1301 Vergere Phone No. 27 (ASSATI coming to f ace charges iBcrlpp News Association) Philadelphia. May 25 It ie officially announced that president Cassatt will leave Europe for this country next Satur day. Tha recent revelations of grafting a responsible for the sudden return. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE STOCKHOLDER (Scrlpp News Association) Philidelphia May 25 Further evidence of tha manner in which Pennsylvania employees secured stock in coal mining companies was disclosed in a hsaring to day. P. K. Large astistant coal freight agent, detailed tha allowance the road made to some of the mining companies while other complained fruitlessly. i : UVK DAT CLuBKArilun fBcrlnna Nm Auoclatlon) Philadelphia; Pa." May ". 25-Th annual celebration pf , "Civic Day", designed to Impress upon those who are about to cast their first ballot or who recently hav be come voter, the dignity and th oppor tunities of American citizenship, will be inaugurated at a public meeting to be held in the Academy of Music this eve ning. The meeting will be called to order bv Mayor Weaver, ' who will lntnduoi Governor Pennypacker, ' who hae ' been eelected s as., chairman of th meeting, The Governor will deliver an addreee and will be followed by Dr. Woodrow Wilson, Presidsntof Princeton Univereity. There will also b addresses by several other prominent men, ' ' " ' ANAR01ISTS ATTACK BANK ; Scrlppe News Association) 'v..' Warsaw, Russia, May 25 Armed an archists attacked the Industrial Savings bank here this afternoon, but the clerks repelled them with revolvere. During the brief fusillade, t-o customers and five clerk war killed and an anarchist wounded. (Scrlppa New Association) LoAnglee Calif, May 25-Th twenty-round fight for th lightweight championship between Battling Neleoej and Aurella Herrsra, th Mexican fightef. which ha originally bn eet for May 1 but was postponed on account of th disturbed condition following' th arth4 quak. will tak plac hare this vnlny before the Pacino Coast Athletio Uutt. Iti reported that both fighter are in excellent condition and that a highly InJ terest;ng contest may be expected. Her rera will make a strong bid. for the titl now held by th Dan. Hrrra' ad . mlrersmalnUin' that ..Nelson did not really defeat him last time th two mat Inth ring and they feel . confident $ha$ Herrera will be able to knock out hi op ponentj Nelson, on th other hand doss not sssm to doubt for a moment that h will be able to down th spunky Mexican. Betting i practically at any odds on ithr fighter and there seem to b no general favorite.' r.'.'t - Herrera took a horse back ride this morning an J will remain in his training quarters until late this afternoon. Neither , man had any trouble making weight. Nelson says that he expect to fore fighting from tha atart Charli Eyeton, will-referre. . j ; lliDIJWRlTERS ARE LIBERAL (Scrlpp News Association) Oakland May 25 At a meeting of th Underwriters this morning it was decided to extend the tim of filing prcofs of los--ts to August 18. The general feeling in insurance circles are more optimistic that at any tiir.e sii.ee the disaster. ' Large amounts of money were received yester day from the East and payment of tes te are bing mad today, - m HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES CONfEE (Bcrlpps Newe Association) Washington May 25 Th house sent th rate bill commltee to th Senate to da, where a joint conference will be held FISHERMAN'S LU CK Much of the luck of most anglers depends upon having the proper tackle to meet conditions as they ' find them ; ' - ' r-. -: We have a great many things ,ln our stock of angler's goods that help to turn failure Into success We carry ederything 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 Tflshlrg "worthwhile." ), Our prices are always reasonable INEWLIN DRUG GO 1a Grande, Oregon. - S r with th Senate committe. ..... 1