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OaUPB ORFGOS WUPAY, FEBBCABY H PAGE TOVH. EVENTJfQ J BfiERVER. LA (MIL - '. ' '' j i J t ' a' m ft f w H I. V Li We Evening O&server Psbllshed dally except bunday. CUItRKY BROTHERS, SDITORS AND PROPRIETORS Called Pre Telegraph Service. ially, per month (S Daily, single copy OS Daily, one year In advance. .. ..It. SO Dally, els months. In advance... I.6 Weekly, one year In advance. . .11.00 Weekly, six months, In adunce. .75 Entered at Grande ai the post of ft j j at Im second-class matter. This phper will not publlih any ar ticle appearing over a nom de plume signed articles will be received a 'b Ject to the discretion of he edit irs . Please sign your articles and save dis appointment. Advertising Kale. mniav rates furnished upon application. Local reading notices 1u per line first Insertion; 5c per line for each subsequent Insertion. Resolutions of condolence, le a line Cards of thanUs, Bo a Una, Political Information. County registration books open until April 7. r Primary election April 17. Registration books reopened April SI; closed on Ma la. General state election June 1. 4 Registration books reopened 4s September 20; close October 20. 4 Presidential election Novem- 4 ber t. 4 City Election. 4 4 City registration books close 4 4 February 22. 4 4 Candidates must file their pe 4 tltlons not liter than February 4 22. 4 4 City election March . 4 444444444444444 Joseph H. Sherar, who died this week In The Dalles, was one of the best known pioneers of eastern Ore- yon, Sine 1871 Sherar's bridge and hotel on the Deschutes river, on the old road from The Dalles to the in terlor of the state, have been land marks to thousands of travelers. Mm. Sherar preceded him Into the grout beyond last July. He was one of the pioneer promoters of the Inland em plre. He was born In Vermont In 18SS, came to this coast In 1861, and was engaged In running packing out fits to the various mining camps of (his portion of the state, and In Idaho The Oregon delegation and the president seem to be having a whole lot of unnecessary trouble In selecting s man for United States district attor ney for Oregon, The Observer could name a half doxen or more, If neces sary, eastern Oregon attorneys who are capable and worthy In every re pect. This section of the state has never been so honred.. Why not shift the deal over here. President Eliot of Harvard, says what our American cities need la hon esty. Why not give a vote to that half of the people which furnishes two thirds of the church members and less than 6 per cent of the criminals? Woman's Journal. In the New York Tribune's teat bal lot the question was put, "Do you ap prove of the progressive policies of the president?" Out of the 4518 an swers received, 4013 were "yes." Only 243 said "no," and 162 did not vote. FREIGHT RATES RETARD nDcrnu onnm rniTiint UlllUUIl IUIMU uULIUUL There Is a market for Oregon's 1 big surplus of potatoes In the south- western states, but the present freight! rales prohibit the shipment of any largo quantities to that section. Ifllvercd for 25. SO and 16 a cord. At the railroad companies could be In-j duced to lower the rate from "5 to 50 cents to Texas as well as to Missouri river points, It would mean a big ! movement from Oregon. It Is under- stood that some of the shippers have; taken up this matter with the rail road officials. Homethlng may also be gained It the large potato growers would try the effect of their Influ ence on the railroad companies. .This ta a matter ot vital Importance to Ore- Con,., tor unless something ta done, several thousand acres of potatoes will be left unsold In this state. The Colo rado producers were helped by the railroads In this way a few years ago when that state had a large over supply and by means of a reduced rate, was enabled to make large ship ments of potatoes Into this section. . . . "Should the railroad companies grant such a reduction In freight rates," said George L Burtt, the local representative of L. Scatena & Co., of San Francisco, yesterday, "it wouk permit at least 2000 cars of Oregon potatoes to go to the eastern and southwestern markets. This would relieve the situation greatly and th farmers would obtain better prlcet for the remainder of their stocks." Shipments are being made from Id aho Falls to Kansas City and other Missouri river points and to Tinas. Idaho Falls has about 2300 cur ol potatoes to ship, and with a BO-oi nt rate to Texus In effect' will prohilil; move nil of them. In Oregon lirn are close to 4000 cars of potatoes re malnlng, and Yakima hits' 2000 mrs very few of which will find a s i In factory market unless the. railroad? heln. Xto much relief Is looked for f the San Francisco market this season The Bay City Is glutted with .Siilfiiiis and until the southern California slot is cleaned up, the demand for Oregon will be limited. It Is estimated tha 200,000 sacks of Salinas, Lompoe and such potatoes are still unsold and the supply will last until the ml.l.li or April or the first of May. Abou 700,000 sacks of California rivers are yet to be disposed of and these come Into direct competition with the lower grade Oregon potatoes, and sell at 35 to 65 cents a hundred delivered in San Francisco. There Is no market there for Garnet Chiles for seed purposes, but there may be some demand later. There Is a limited Los Angeles demand for Or- gon Early Rose which are worth about 75 cents here. For Burbanks, local shippers are paying 40 to 80 cents. Baker City Herald. ST. VALENTINE'S DAY. Postofflce Receipts Swelled by Valen tino Business. Once every year frollcksome chil dren have an opportunity of "getting even" with those against whom they hold grudges and likewise once a year the bashful boy lover has a chance of expressing his heart's affection. That once, Is today, and the receipts of business done at the La Grande postofflce will prove that today privi leges have been well resorted to. From 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon until the time little folks should be in bed, the Valentine stores of the city I have been crammed with children, each one selecting IiIb or her choice. Today many a little tot went to the postofflce with fluttering heart to learn his fate. Colored paper has been In great demand for the past week and while valentines sold like steaming cakes. Paper had a market nearly as strong. Were Not His Teeth. George E. Hedger, the stage em ploye who was held up and robbed of his gold teeth, Is still minus his made to-oracr "dining room" ornaments, the bridge presumed to have been his, and which was received by Chief of Police Rice from Pendleton yester day, not being of proper fit. Mr. Hedger, however, was not convinced such was the case until he had placed the bridge In his mouth and found It was a trifle too small and had been made for another. A peculiar coincl dence was that the bridge was made to replace the same five teeth as that of Hedger, and the crown was also in like place and similar to that of the Spokane hold-up victim. Th bridge was taken from two suspect at Pendleton. Spokesmnn-Revlew (licniicr Furl. The pile of fuel In Palotise has taken a drop In the past few dayi and It Is cheaper now than for several years past. Good 16-Inch wood, In stead of bring 17 a cord, the price asked early in the winter. Is being de this time lost year the, price was 20 cord. Crows Nest and Carney coal Is bringing from 28.50 to 89 per ton. will Mivt Again. f,.w friends met last Tuesday eve- nlng at the studio of Prof, and Mrs. Day. to discuss the "Second Coming of Our Lord." It proved most Inter- Sestlryi and IV was decided to meet again at the same place next Tuesday evening. , All Interested are cordially I Invite to b nr.nent. 1 fill VIE flllE Phone Black 611. 21S FIK STREET. BEllfVfD 10 BE'DRILIM (Continued from page 1.) tional Investigation has taken place. dl Thls afternoon Chief of Police 'alden Inspected hte Inside of the outfit car but found only a neat and extremely clean set of bunks, many of them oc- cupled. The startled Inhabitants oi the house on wheels were courteous to the extreme and displayed remark able Intelligence In the conversation which ensued. Outfit Numbers Thirty. There are 30 Japs In the outfit and after tomorrow they will go to Wash ington, where they affirm there Is a contract Job awaiting them. While It Is not known that the men. have actually drilled and exercised In war maneuvers, still such seems to be the case, as Weatherby Is so Isolated that In a few minute's walk the men could reach secluded territory large enough for a regiment of soldier, let alone a handful of 30. The wooden guns found resemble a regulation ar my rifle In size and could prove thor oughly adequate for this purpose. The swords are shaped and sized to an American army sabre. Today the Japs have kept close watch over the hatchway that leads to the pocket, fearing additional inspection of that section of their car. No laws Broken. While there are no federal statutes or provisions broken by reason of the war arms, there Is however, that ele ment of reality about the thing that corroborates the vigilance kept by Japanese In America. The drills could ot be abolished by officers of the law, neither could the gang l)e .for bidden to carry maps of value to the country from an army standpoint. If they have been drilling and preparing themselves for war, It Is but a repeti tion of what has been discovered on the ocast before during the past six, months. When asked regarding the para phernalia, the Japs replied that It was show 'stuff" which they carried with them and which they used In amateur theatricals. The latter story is not given any credence. 4 SOCIETY. 4 4 444444444444444 The crowning event of St. Valen tine's week in a social function In La Grande, Is the leap year party at the Commercial club this evening, given by a group of young ladles of the city. The auditorium Is a bower of hearts today. The hostesses have outdone themselves In decorations. Every available nook and cranny has been converted Into cozy corners of Indian and Japanese design. Hearts are everywhere and their colors blend In a dazzling manner. In one end of the hall Is a network of pennants. The orchestra tonight will be secluded by a miniature grove ot palms. The lllildliiK Was Lively. Bidding was lively for leases for a number f tracts of school lands at a public sale conducted for the state by the county auditor of Pomcroy, Wash. Although there were outside bidders, men having come from out side counties with a view of securing leases to some of these lands. In every' case the resident farmer who sought to release was successful. The lease to-one tract, consisting of S20 acres of grain land, sold tor 14500 for the term of five years. J. A." McCanse, 14 8 I : a " ) lv Every time you make a purchase at out store you are sure to get full value. Our furniture was bought right and we are selling it right. You can save money every time you deal with us. Our selections are good and our assortment is complete. A trial order or a call at our store will demonstrate the truth of our assertion. F. D. HAISTEN who has been farming this land, Is the lessee. Never before In this coun i i.u.'. : : h innd lenses command ed such high prices. A Notre Dunie Lady's Appeal. To all knowing sufferers of rheu- tlpmi whetner muscular or of the L,intSi gclatica, lumbagos, backache, g )n th( kMneyg or neUralgia , t0 wrlte t0 ner for a nome treat ment which has repeatedly cured all of these tortures. She feels It her duty to send It to all sufferers free. You cure yourself at home as thous ands will testify no change of cli mate being necessary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid from the blood, loosens the stiffened joints, purifies the blood .and brightens the eyes, giving elasticity and tone to the whole system. If the above interests you, for proof address Mrs. M. Sum bers, Box R, Notre Dame, Ind. Attention, F.Iks. All Elks, their wives and sweet hearts are asked to remember the so cial session Saturday evening. All should attend. Remember the coked food sale to be conducted tomorrow by the ladles of the Baptist church, at Adcook and Frltts' furniture store. There will be a large asortment of home-made arti cles for sale. Dance hall. tomorrow night at Harris 2-14-lt TIMBER LAND. ACT JUNE 8, 1878. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. U. S. Land Office, La Grande, Ore., January 20 1908. Notice Is hereby given that In com pliance with the provlslens of the act of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands In the states of California, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington territory," as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, EDWARD MORRILL, of La Grande, county of Union, stste of Oregon, has this day filed in this ortlce his sworn statement No. 5906, for the purchase of lot 12, section 24; lot 1 of section No. 25, in township No. l south, range No. 35, E. w. M and will offer proof to show that the land sought la mora valuable for Its timber or stone than for agricultural purposes, and to establish his claim to said land before the register and receiver at La Grande, Oregon, on Tuesday, the 14th day of April. 1908 He names as witnesses: Henrv K. Charlton, Denver Charlton, William D. Adams, J. E. McCoy, all of Kame la. Oregon. Any and all persona claiming ad versely the above described lands are requested to file their claims In this office on or before said 14th day of April, mug. E. W; DAVIS, Register. TIMBER LAND, ACT JUNE J, 1878 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. U. S. Land Office, La Grande, Ore., Januarv 17. 1908. Notice Is hereby given that In com pliance with the provisions of the act of congress of June 8. 1878. entitled "An act for the sale of timber lands in the states of California. Oregon Nevada, and Washington territory,' as extended to all the public land states by act or August 4, 1892 DAVID E. COOK. of La Grande, county of Union, state of Oregon, has this day filed In this omce nis sworn statement No. 6902 for the purchase of lots 1, 2 and 3 oi section ko, .18, In township No. south, range No. 3S. E. W. r nn,l will offer proof to show that the Inn.i sought Is more valuable for Its tim ber or stone than for agricultural pur- P"ses. nmi to estamisn his claim to snm tanii oerore the register and re reiver at Ln Grande. Oregon, on Mon uny, ine ism day of April, 1908. tie names as witnesses: Volney J, 'Hson, jonn f. Williamson. Peter J i.iny and tieorge B. Scott, all of Ln uritiiue, Oregon. Any Rnd all persons claiming A versely the above described lands are reom-sted to file their rlnl.r,. I iki. office on or before said nth day of it, a wo. E. W. DAVIS. Register, ui.r, run f HBLICATION. U. 8. Land Office, La Grande, Ore., Januarv 10. 1in Notice is hereby riven tin. u M pliance with the provisions of the act of congress of June 3, 1878, entitled 14 1411, .......... . . ... til LUf riA Vswii On account of ill health of our Marble and Granite ienneo nf the cnrk a t nnrr stock, set up in the cemetery, at 'actual cost. This offer is good until April first, and may be withdrawn at I any time without notice. This means a direct saving of 25 to 50 per cent to purchasers. ' Largest stock of marble and granite in Eastern Oregon. f BLUE MOUNTAIN MARBLE I i AND GRANITE CO. . . Works on Fir Street 6444444444444444444444444 WANTED A representative in this county by a large real estate corporation. Special induce ments to those who wish to become financially interested. The Real Estate Security Co. Fort Dearborn Building, CHICAGO, ILL 'An act for the sale of timber land. in the states of California. Oregon. Nevada, and Washington territory." as extended to all the public land states by act of August 4, 1892, MAKI A. VAN BLOKLAND, of Island City, county of Union, state of Oregon, has this day filed in this office her sworn statement No. 5891, for the purchase of the E of the SW14, and lots and E of section No. In townshlD No. 4 south, ran v 38, E. W. M.. and Will offer nrl show that the land sought Is more valuable for Its timber or stone than .u. agricultural purposes, and to es tablish her claim to said land before the register and receiver of the U. 8 " d.eff,ce at Grande, Oregon, on uie ouin aay ot March, 1908. She names as witnesses: John Van Blokland, of La Grande. Ore r..n... Pierce, of La Grande, Ore.; John Schilling, jr., of La Grande Ore Daniel B. Clapp, of Island City, Ore" Any and all persons claiming ad versely the above described land are requested to file their claims In th MTrCceh.O?908r "a'd 30th E. W. DAVIS. Register. TI"!l?R-LAND. ACT JUNE 8. 1878 uiU,-K TOR PUBLICATION. U. 8. Land Office, La Grande. Ore . .. December 1. 1907. o.."C le?l com- nr--. provisions of the act cungresa or Jnn nig "An act for the .ale of Mmber" land" In the staes of California. Oregon Nevada and Washington territory " ai extended to all the public land state, by act of August 4, 1892. LEWIS H. RUMILHART, of La Grande, county of Union state of Oregon, has this day filed n this 1.h "iprn statement No 6863 lor the mirrhnaa r.t i, a .. lofionlwnshNo 2 P .niiKB .o. 3,t E. W. M and I offer proof to show that the land Kht Is more va uahl f- i. i? will sought Is more valuable for Its tlm h".T '" than for agricultural our i .' . 1 l" estno lsh his cialo sa d land before the register and . Grande. Oregon id .n" V." ''" ! claim to re- regon, on Grande. Ore. """"rap, ail of La verseVth! "! PPTnn aiming ad. M.rc'h,0;,S5.be,0r9 'a'd fctho? E. W. DAVIB. Register. The advertisements of La arande merchants in The Observer should be read religiously. They contain store news of vital Interest to every reader mHe name,- w masses: R VlUm L'MIA E- NetlklrchneV. Albert Nan "in i i rr. iinn it c rm.. nil 'Phone Red 1161. 1413, 115 Adams Avenue. we are compelled to dispose business, . and in order to i wo i nffarin rr 4 7 La Grande, Oregon GASOLINE ENGIME IRRIGATION. SPRAYING AND PUMPING MACHINERY Fairbanks-Morae Gasoline Engines for pumping, spraying, tawing, grii,t Outfit complete. r Fairbanks Scale for weighing. Fairbanks-Morae Dynamo and Motor for power and light. Fairbanks-MoreWindmillandTowen. Fairbank-More Grinder, Feed Chop per, Well.Pump. All first quality goods at lowest pricei. Alwayintock. Liberal termi. Prompt reply to irquirie and quick hipmenU. Write for catalogue and price. FRANK KILPATRICK, Agt.. La Grand FAIRBANKS, MCRSE ScV, PORTLAND, OREGON For Saei I The undersigned w iil t sell at private sale at I:n place in Lower G:: ttfy; fnl1ntm .J .' . J 0 erty.- Property must be disposed of during the month of February. Two MacGormick bind ers, one MacGormick mower, one MacGormick hxy rake, three six horf harrow s, one feed chopper, one header, on' two bot tom disk plow, one three bottom disk plcw, one sod plow, two three bottom gang plows, one two bot tom gang plow. Fifty head of horses, including work and young stojik f nd brood mares, and dne thoroughbred Glydesdale stallion two years old, and one thoroughbred Glydes dale mare. N. W. Schofield Lower Cove. ?