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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 18, 1908)
PAGB EIGHT. EVENING OBSERVER, LA ORATOR. ORKfinx SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1908. riGin PioEs. SIBERIMl 1 COMFORT , dal family, holding his present post lion by appointment from the chief executive. cx-aenaior w arnurton first came into prominence In thla state five years ago when he joined the Mc Bride force In . the state legislature and made a bitter fight against the railroad Interests. He afterward trav. emu over ine state ana made a num ber of speeches In eastern Washing ton In behalf of McBride. Further jthan that he Is now opposing Mead It There is no sphere of existence that hasn't its compensations, in bleak ; Siberia during the long winters, each f native steeps with his feet on a dog. Americans would hardly approve of I this method, but we can have a better one and it's cheaper than keeping a dog. A Hot Water Bottle is an improve ment on the Siberian plan for keeping the feet warm. It affords a lot of comfort at very trifling cost, and it's odd that anybody would be without one. We have a good assortment of Hot Water Bottles, the dedendable, guaranteed kind, and are making very satisfactory prices on them. Is not known who he Is supporting for the gubernatorial nomination.. The bet was the result of a heated discussion that tasted for several hours. The men met by chance and began bantering each other over stats politics. Finally W'arburton wanted to bet $200 that Governor Mead would not fill the office again and as the argument grew In heat the bets were raised until the sum of $1000 was agreed upon. Bothmen drew and Indorsed checks for that amouiit and the checks were then placed In an envelope and given to a stakeholder. NGI(0ME0UT (ALIfORKIA TELEPHONE LINE c NEWLIN LA GRANDE . Simply a Humor. Like many rumors, there seems to have been no foundation whatever for the statement that was prevalent yesterday In New York and Washing- ion, mat the battleship Connecticut rolld. naa been blown up in the harbor of Ulo Janeiro. HAVE m DRUG CO.! OREGON REGISTER ED? Assistant Chief Engineer ' H. A. Brandon and corps of three assistant engineers, came out from Wallowa county last night, where they have been compiling data as to cost of completing the Wallowa extension and also to learn the exact amount of work already done. The work re quired many weeks, as the force went in early in December. Before leaving i'or Portland last night, the Q. R. & N. assistant chief said that he would recommend to his company the con struction of the bridge In Wallowa canyon before high water, as . that would facilitate cost and mean much In the rapid advancement of the road. While no Intimation was given out as to the time work will again be taken up on the extension, It s'ems certain that tliu iu'ly n-iing- will find workmen again employed on the new Mr. Brandon is In Portland to report the findings of his visit. FORM A BIG ,R Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 18. A tele-I nections In Redlands and a dcxen aur- phone merger of far-reaching effect rounding towns and It is understood has Just been consummated at Red-1 that a working agreement has been lands, The deal consists of the trans- entered into lor tne exenange oi ous- fer of the Pacific States Telephone & j iness for a score of other small towns. Telegraph company to the Southwest-1 By this deal the Sunset will confine ern Home Telegraph A Telephone its business to long distance switch company, all of Its local lines, ex-jlng, while the Home company will changes, loops. Instruments and con- j control the local business-. . CITY BOOKS I NO POSTPONEMENT. Scuttlo Pair Will He Given In Year Named, It Is Asserted. '""s Seattle, Jan. 18. The rumor that the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition ut Seattle would be postponed for a year, was positively denied by Presi dent iniuerg iuuh), coimtici fur the agricultural building has been let for $81,0110. IRE Bill GAMES SOON MAT EORM LAND OffKE LINE BEFORE MONDAY It Is possible tha iJk lirande will although "laying low," will be plainly see another bind office line-up to- visible this evening, If a rush is pre' night or Sunday, though not of such clpltated. proportions as were frequent hefe . " during the summer months. The opening for filing of township S, north ran no 42, In Wallowa county, Monday morning at 9 o'clock, will at tract a largo number of squatters on this tract of land. In fuct, for the past several years the township has been well populated with squatters, and they are the ones who will form the line at the land office. If one I formed. It I supposed that the El gin train this evening will bring the Miialters to town and then the line will commence If the filers anticipate such a move. A few are already In the city, and WAtiEll ON MEAD. t Washington (imenior Subject of a Thousand Dollar Wager. The first waer on the outcome of the republican gubernatorial fight In this state was made In Tacoma this week between J. H. Easterday, of the state tax commission, and ex-Senator Stanton W'arburton, for a considera tion of $1000 a side. Easterday bets that amount that Governor Mead will succeed himself next November. His confidence In the sprinting ability of the governor Is explained by the fact that he Is one of the governor's offi- Although open tonight until 9 o'clock, this Is the last day that reg istration for voting can be made downtown. Deputy Clerk Scrlber Is securing a large list of registrations today, and expects the number in creased before 9 tonight. It Is so much more convenient to Pasketball games will be frequent occurrences In La Grande the com ing two months. l n L. D. 8. boys team and the Commercial club team Is scheduled for a game on the club floor In tin nenr fiit-ire, and arrangements ni also pending for a double header In register downtown than to walk to,,hls r,ty BO,,n wl,h North Powder. the court house, that every voter should accept the opportunity that has been extended to him the past week. If you want to vote at the primaries preceding the coming elec tions, it behooves you to register, Ht who does not register cannot vote "uoioer or ireenolilers can swear In a voter at the primaries as can be done at the general election. MUST KEEP TOGETHER. Will Hereafter Hie Torpedo IL.tllla Remain With Elect. Washington, Jan. 18. The torpedo flotilla will remain with the main fleet hereafter, and will probably not visit Puer.os Ayres as was planned. The torpedo boats fell behind the schedule so much that It was thought best to keep the fleet together. To Sell FnmouH Mag. London, Jan. 18. At an auction sale to be held In London a week from next Wednesday, the offerings will Include an article of great Inter est to patriotic Americans. It Is the flag of the United States frigate Ches apeake, the Vessel captured off Bos-' ton harbor In 181$ by the British War- ship Shannon and towed to Halifax. It Is likely that all the bidders for thla historic flag will be Americana, and that the relic will soon occupy a place In some American museum. The local club girls' team Is ar ranging for a game with North Pow. der girls and the buys of this city am .orth Powder will be brought tn- gether on the same night. In thl: way spectators will he given a nn tinuous exhibition. The North Pow game i unueciueu, nowever, as negotiations have only been started li.day. Indications point to a satis, factory arrangement, however. MILLIONAIRE INSANE. Sllrs l'i Detroit In a Wild Race In an Automobile. Detroit, Mich., Jan. 18. Bernard Strok, a millionaire brewer of thb city, was sent to the asylum today af ter being adjudged Insane by the board of examiners. While being ex amined he made an unsuccessful at tempt to take the life of his wife. Immediately following this act he tumped Into an automobile and the way he turned the corners on the -principal streets of the city, followed by the police, will long be remembered by the thousands of witnesses, before he was finally captured. The Blue Mountain Cough Syrup Is not a new mixture for a cough. It la an old standby for coughs, tolds, la grippe, whooping cough a.-.d sore throat For sale by Red Cross drug tor. tf The office formerly occupied by tl e ttenl Estate, Loan & Commission co mpany, in the rear of the Farmers Traders' N.-.t!onnl bank, will be a busy place tonltjht from 7 to 9 O'clock, when the city registration b ioks will be opened at that place, Jfintly with the j Will Try Hankers. 1 New York, Jan. 18. I'rosecutlon of the Brooklyn bankers In connection with the recent failures will begin Monilay, when the Jenkins brothers will be placed on trial for conspiracy. It was tha original inten- . county registration, ,. , 1hh.i nff .,, fh ,,, nf r,,... iiieh will end their existence down- n-.n.. . uii iumiii kmiiw (H ine x)urougn bank, but as Martin W. Littleton, Gow's counsel, Is ulso attorney for Harry K. Thaw, the Gow case has been postponed until the completion of the Thaw trial. town tonight. In this way, city and county regis tration can be made at one trip and Recorder Snook will personally attend to the wants of the voters In this line. Hi re is a splend.l opportunity to get rid of a necessary duty with the ex penditure of but little effort. At the last city election a large per cent of the voting populace was sworn In. a proceeding that is necessarily slow, cumbersome and nnnnvln? nf. turnlij nwny many voters. The best way to avoid It Is to register now. MOSER ELECTED. Chosen President of Hie Erni. rim! Order of Owls Today. Portland, Jan. IS. C.us C. Moser )f Portland, was elected president of he Fraternal Order of Owls today at ts annual convention, which is being held here. The next annual convnn. Inn will be held at Vancouver, B. C, n 1909. Lee's Birthday. Richmond, Va Jan. 18. In Vlr ginla and throughout the south to morrow the 101st anniversary of th birth of General Robert E. Lee will observed. Memorial services will be held In the churches and special ex ercises will be conducted by the United Confederate veterans and the Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy. Get One, Anyway, 50c, 60c and 75e Papetra now 33a See our window, stationery side. NEWLIN DRUG CO. Board and Room. Go to the Palmer house for board and room. Best and cheapest olaca 'n town. Grande Ronde Liimtx r Co PERRY OREGON CAM FURMSH LUMBER OF ALL KIDS IN CAR LOAD LOTS for 16 Inch Chain Wood Delivered at your Home Call up V. E. BEA, La Grande. Phone, Red 1741 interest Unabated at The Peoples Store Our great Mld-Wlntcr Clear! nx Sain u n .i..i. - ., .... .... . - .... 7 " - i"iouKn uie people or I Grande: and vklnlty have la ihs nut i a.. AM, SEASOXAni.E-C.OOD8 AT SLAUGHTERED PRICES. .ron, our store, mere are sun lot. of g-xxl thing, left. The e are bound to more If low pri. will do It. ay Immense loads of bargain SEE WE RED TAG-THIS IS THE BARGAIN SIGN THE PEOPLES STORE Li GRANDE OREGON Men's and Hoys' Furnishing. Boys' Hats and Caps, values to 75e, now , fyj , Boys' knee pants, values to 11.15, now soo Men's lined O loves, 65c value ...39c Suits and Cloaks. $3.00 Children's Coat $2.9H I7.S0 Misses' Coats ti.ti $10.00 Ladles' Coata $6.45 $111.00 Ladies' Coats $10.15 $17.50 Tailored Suits $11.75 Winter Underwear. Odd garments, Half Price Ladles' fleeced, I5o grade I.V Roys' fleeced, 85c grade 25c Men's fleeced, 0c grade SVo Hosiery Bargains. Ladles' Hose, 12Hc grade Ladles" Hose, 20c grade ; Ladles' Hose, 25c grade 12 SEE THE RED TAG-THIS IS THE BARGAIN SIGN THE PEOPLES LA GRANDE STORE ORtGON - .