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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
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City Election. 4
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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
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21S FIK STREET.
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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.
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SOCIETY. 4
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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'Phone Red 1161.
1413, 115 Adams Avenue.
we are compelled to dispose
business, . and in order to i
wo i nffarin rr
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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.
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