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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 14, 1908)
nonr pages. tAfm EIGHT. EVgyiXO OBSCTVEtt. LA GRAITOIC. OREOOW. TCESPAY, JA.-SIAUX !, i EXTRA ffilCS Of NEVADA A E stock Jobbers, aided by their fresh ad vertising, had disposed of millions of share of stuck. ' COCXCIL MEETING. Carson, Nev., Jan. 14. In response trial. The resolution, however, was to the call Issued on December 30 by tabled by the senate.' Governor . Sparks, the state leglsla- The governor's Implicated criticism ture of Nevada convened In special 'of the legislature because It demanded session here today to consider the la- a speedy trial for the leaders of the tor troubles In Goldfleld. The cail Western Federation of Miners, has was made at the request of President aroused much Indignation among the Roosevelt, who had notified Governor members who voted for that resolu (Sparks that such action must be taken tion, who declare that recent history, or the federal troops sent to Goldfleld in the acquittal of Haywood and Pet to deal with a "riot" which did not tlbone and the release of Moyer has - materialize, would be recalled. It Is justified their contention, generally believed that the legislature The opinion Is general among the fill probably declare martial law. j lawmakers that Governor John Sparks There are many avowed friends of has "gone over" to the Goldfleld the Western Federation of Miners rnlneowners, despite the fact that he among the Nevada lawmakers, and , wa elected largely by the voters of they will probably seek to prevent any 'ie miners and labors, who considered legislation looking to the establish- their friend. Others hold that ment of a state militia. They declare that surh a militia would be practi cally organised, armed, owned and controlled by the rnlneowners and would tie UHeu lur lue soie puipoau uf enabling the operators to break up the union, Import "scabs" and Inaug urate a reign of terror, with Its bull pens and deportations, such as dis graced Colorado a few yenrs ago. They assert that the miners have shown themselves willing and anxious to carry on a peaceful strike, and that state troops should not be used as strikebreakers. That Governor Sparks Is doubtful of tha willingness of the legislature to take an active part In the Goldfleld troubles Is evidenced by his letter to President Roosevelt, In which he sold: "It la a matter of legislative history that I recommended a measure at the lust session to establish a stnte con stabulary along the lines of the Texas rangers, which was rejected by that body, the members thereof still being In office. The assembly of (but ses sion, with the vote of all but one, passed a resolution denouncing the In justice done Moyer, Haywood and Pet tlbono by the denlul of a speedy .Home IMadej j CANDY I Better than Ever FRUITS NUTS CIGARS the governor has been cleverly "taken In" by the Goldfleld atock Jobbers, who have made him their unwitting tool in securing free advertising for OoMfioM In flip rnert Rnsrks re sembles the late Governor Steunen berg of. Idaho, Harry Orchard's vic tim, lioth Sparks and Steunenbcrg were elected by laboring men, and both aligned themselves with the rnlneowners when trouble came. Steunenbcrg Introduced the bull pen into Idaho, and It is declared by Sparks' enemies that he desires to do likewise In Nevada, it Is a notorious fact that Governor Spurks has been of lute on exceedingly good terniB with the Goldfleld stock Jobbers, who promoted million tlollai companies by the dozens on a capital of a hole In the ground and an abund ant stock of hot ulr. Many other prominent statesmen of Nevada have been Involved In these "get rich quick schemes and have aided the Goldfleld boomers In their efforts to attain new notoriety for the town by having I'nlted t-'tutes troops sent to protect their "Interests." There are many rich mines In Gold Hi-Hi, but most of these are In the hands of a few men. The other "pros pects" have been capitalized for thou sands of times their possible vulue and the stock sold to unsuspecting invest ors in the east. Every possible means to boost (lolilflclil and to advertise Its "resources" has been utilized by inese clever stock Jobbers. Prize fights were held at which princely purses were hung up, newspaper men were subsidized to send out glowing stories of the wealth of Goldfleld and every .other method of obtaining noto riety was utilized, to the end that stock might be sold. Then the bubble bursted. Men sup posed to be worth millions woke up and found themselves penniless. The .exodus begun, and grew, until scores i t.. .ii.i, . -' "Minimus were lert empty and J .Goldfleld had assumed the appearance ,of a deserted village. Then the stock Saloon Licensee Raised to $1000 Salary Ordinance Passed. , The city council, by unanimous vote, passed the ordinance raising saloon li censes In this city from $400 to $1000, to take effect-July IS. An ordinance waa also passed pro viding for paying the mayor and coun- cllmen 13 for actual attendance at meetings. This ordinance will take effect on April 1. The recorder waa Instructed to put the new charter, which was petitioned for by (he citizens, on the ballot at the city election, on March 9. . The mayor ordered the marshal to Investigate whether or not his orders regarding the permanent closing of a door which leads up stairs over the Hickory saloon, had been compiled with. It so, to Issue the proprietor a license; If not, to close his, plate of business. TO BEACTIFY CAMPUS.' j SELDER j CAMDY j j STORE j Jobbers conceived the scheme of man ufucturlng a riot, cnlllng In federal troops and gaining new advertising. It worked, and Goldfleld again occu pied a position on the front page of the newspapers of the country. But President Roosevelt was not satisfied, nd sent Investigators to the scene. They reported that there was not and had not been any trouble, and Gover nor Sparks came in for some severe criticism. Meanwhile, nowevnr tUa Mackay Gives 100,0110 to I'nlvcrslty ' of Nevada. , Reno, New, Jan. 14. Clarence .wueKay, tiie tL-ivgiutm muguuic, v !!'. spend J 100,000 In beautifying the campus of the University of Nevada, surrounding the Borglum statue of his father, John W. Mackay. Mackay has accepted the quadrangle type of building and when finished, the buildings will have the same architec tural effect as they have at Stanford university. A 175,000 library Is In cluded among the proposed new buildings. JIRV LIST DRAWN. Venire Selected for the Coming Feb . ruary Term of Court. The Jury Hat for the February term of the circuit court waa drawn this Afternoon as follows: J. A. Pitcher, North Powder, far mer; D. A. : Barnes, Elgin, lumber man; Tony Hempe, Union, farmer; J. R. Laramore, Summerville, farmer; F. E. Smith, Elgin, merchant; E. C Rees, Cove, farmer; John Graham, Elgin, farmer; William Cantrell, Hll gard, teamster; W. . Wlgglesworth, Union, farmer; F, L.. Halley, Island City, farmer; William Fine, Elgin, liv eryman; Archie Conley, Cove, farmer; C. E. Golden, La Grande, farmer; G. I. Wade, Summerville, farmer; J. M. Gllkinson, North Powder, miner; W. K. Davis, La Grande, merchant; Thos. Loftus. F'arkey, farmer; G. O. Block land, Island City, farmer; C. A. Playle, Alicel, grain buyer; H. H. Huron, Summerville, lumberman; Thojnas Wllkerson, Union, farmer; Saul Sea mons. Union, farmer; Geo. Becker, Lower Cove, farmer;" J. W. Tuttle, Summerville, farmer; E. G. Adcook, La Grande, merchant; N. W. Scho field. Island City, farmer; J. H. Red man, Medical Springs, farmer; Mac Wood, La Grande, merchant; O. F. Coolldge, La Grande, merchant; J. A. Fraker, La Grande, farmer; C. D. Goonough, La Grande, contractor. met at the home of Mrs. W. L. Bren holts yesterday afternoon and com pleted arrangements for their social, which la to be held tomorrow after noon. The social will be held at the Brenholts residence, on The Helghta. All ladles of the congregation, as well as members of the Aid society, are most cordially Invited to attend. Please remember the date, tomorrow, Wednesday at S o'clock. Bring your thimbles as there are comforters to be tied. The Aid society has been di vided Into sections and It Is the Inten tion td give these socials h month soaa to promote friendship and socia bility in the church. Each alternate social to be held In the evening. Part of each afternoon meeting will be employed with such sewing as tha so ciety may have on band. Ladles are requested .to bring their own sewing or fancy work for the social hour. Board and Room. Go to the Palmer house for board and room. Best and cheapest place n town Grande Ronde Lumbe r Co. ' PERRY, OREGON ' CAN rURIMISH LUMBER OF ALL KINDS IN CAR LOAD LOTS West Hill Social. The west hill section of the Ladies' Aid society of the Presbyterian church For 16 inch Chain Wood Delivered at your Home, Cb!!L-? V. E. BEAM, la Grande. Phone, Red 1741 NOMINATIONS (OXHIIMKI). F. C. Briiimwll, l:gllrr, and A. A Huberts, Jtort'lvor of I41111I Office. F. C. Bramwell and A. A. Roberts last evening received telegrams from United States Senator Jonathan Bourne, Jr., that the senate had con firmed their nominations for register and receiver of the La Grande land office. Mr. Roherts' present term does not expire until next month. Mr. Draimvell may possibly get his com mission whereby he may enter upon his duties on the first of the month. This is always desirable when possi ble, as It' saves tlje necessity of mak ing out two separate monthly reports. Installation of Offk-crs. The G. I. A. to the B. of L. E. held their annual Installation this af ternoon at the K. of P. hall. The following officers were Installed: Past president, Mrs. Fred Schilke; presi dent, Mrs. Emma Shea; vice-president. Mr.s. Frank Juckson; secretary, C. M. Humphrey; treasurer, Mrs. G. W. Sheppard, chaplain, Mrs. Kalenback; guide, Mrs. O. W. Hlllman, sentinel, Mrs. Fred Johnson; Ins. Sec, Mm. P. J. Thelsen. Mrs. Fred Schilke was the Installing officer. After the Installa tion a delicious lunch was served. rrcju'liliig and llaptlilng. Another fine audience listened to Mr. McSparran preach lust evening. Three responded to the invitation to confess Christ. Five were baptized during the evening and others expect to be. A steady attendance shows that the people are Interested. The luestlon box at the door is being used this week and those having quest tlons that admit of Bible answers may deposit them. ffimwz&nmmn jjwiiij iwws. wijip.iik.smiisi iisiisisii 11 'immmmmmmmmmmmmmKm I ftjAsS linn -2! r&i Ssjiisimwr i' n;vt&i ' JGi&?T$K- R It Settles Down to the 0 eminrcon This is the testimony of every typewriter user who knows by experience the relative performance of writing machines. The man of all men who swears by the Remington is the man who has tried to get the same service out cf some other machine. , A man may know the Remington or he may know some other typewriter, but the man who really knows typewriters is the man who knows the difference between the Remington and others. Remington Typewriter Company 249 Stark Street Portland, Oregon Interest Unabated at The Peoples Store ' MId-Wlnlcr Clcarlnir Kalo us. ,w-,,i.,w. . fc . ..... . JT j ' from our More, ihcir art Mill 0H of food tiling loft . . SEE THE RED TAG-THIS IS THE BARGAIN SIGN "J Duunu to move If low prk-ea will do It. AIX SEASONABLE GOODS AT SLArGHTERED PRICES, ml vklnlt, have In the past ton days carried away Immense loads of bargain. THE PEOPLES STORE LA GR&NDE OREGON Men's and Boys' Furnishings. Boys' Hats and Caps, values to 75c, now 25,5 Boys' knee pants, values to $1.25. now 50c Men's lined Gloves, 5c value ...89c Suits ami Cloaks. 15.00 Children's Coats .... $7.50 Misses' Coats $10.00 Ladles' Coats ...... $15.00 Ladles' Coats $17.50 Tailored Suits ..12.08 ..tS.45 ..$. $10.15 .$11.73 Winter Vndcrwtiar. Odd garments Half ivk Ladles' fleeced, 25c grade IJo Hoys' fleeced, 15c grade ; g,v Men's fleeced, 80c grade 39c Hosiery Bargnlas. Ladles' Hose, 12 c grade S(. Ladles' Hose, 20c .grade u,. Ladles' Hose, 25c grade SEE THE RED TAG-THIS IS THE BARGAIN SIGN THE PEOPLES STORE LA GRANDE OREGON T ' ' ssssssssssssssssssssasat c ee.e.4, a