PAGB EIGHT.
EVENING OBSERVER, LA ORATOR. ORKfinx SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 1908.
riGin PioEs.
SIBERIMl
1 COMFORT
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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