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About La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 11, 1908)
i in -. I . If l if a v-vm IH: y 'Tl ! I li I 1. 1 I' I U nuJ ItWl IX U 'WW .i ! LACRA27DE, TOKMC COTJHTT, OREOOK. FRIDA Vt DECEMBER 11, 1008. NUMBER SI. volume vin. 2 i II SUGAR F, T FINAL DECISION' COMING NEXT THURSDAY SOME TIME. Timely Appearance at Uip Throne of Uio Sugar Company by Local Stock holder In Company Averts Iinmc- ..dlate Removal of the Sugar Factory ' Long Discussed as Likely, But Few Knew That Order Was Given lo MoveTemporarily W'ltlidraxvn. Next Thursday La Grande will as certain for a certainty whether or not the Amalgamated Sugar factory Is to remain In La Grande or whether It Is to be removed to Ogden, Utah. It Is a well known fact that the future life of .the factory has been threaten ed as far as La Grande Is concerned, but few realized the serious aspect which the matter has assumed. It was the timely appearance of F. S. Bramwell In Salt Lake yesterday morning when the board of directors of the Amalgamated Sugar company was In session, that deferred Imme diate steps to remove the factory, and secured a parley period, during which David pedes will come to La Grande. Mr. Bramwell returned from Salt Lake today and was frank to admit that the condition of things Is serious. But he brings the news that Mr. Eccles will come here next Thursday to give the matter one more Inspection at lose range before giving the final or der. It has been noised about for some time that the head officials of the company have been extremely anxious to make a change In the lo cation of the local factory, but subor dinates of the head offices that are located here have pleaded with the tsugar magnate for a stay In proceed ings. It is positively known that after Mr. Eccles confers with his officials (Continued on page 8.) j Bargains Prices Cut in Two. Last of the seasons ready made goods must be closed out regard of cost Our stock is being reduc ed very rapidly ladies' Suits We have only a few ladies' Suits left to be closed outat ridiculously low prices. 1 $15 black Serge goes at.... 1 $12.60 black Serge goes at . 1 $25.00 black Cheviot goes at 1 $18.50 black Cheviot goes at 1 $47.50 brown stripe goes 8t . Millinery All ladles' Trimmed Hats Half Price. $10.00 Hats, to close, at $5.00 $8.50 Hats, to close, at ....... .$125 $8.60 Hats, to close, at $3.25 $4.00 Hats, to close, at $2.00 $2.00 Hats, to close, at $1.00 Ladies' Waisls $8.50 wool and silk Waist, reduced to $6.50 all-wool and silk Waists, re duced to ., -95 Wash Waists, lot 1, reduced to ... .93c Wash Waists, lot reduced to $1.5 1 HE FAIR 44444444444 4 1 House Is Alarmed. 4 Washington, Dec. ll. The first action to be taken by the 4 house today was the adoption of 4 a resolution Introduced by Hep- resentatlve Perkins of New York, providing for the appoint- 4 ment of a committee of five to 4 comtiler action .to be taken by 4 the house in reference to that part of Roosevelt's message Inti- mating that members of con- 4 4 gress' need watching by secret service men. 4444444444444444 TAKE OFF THE TARIFF JOXEH OF WASHINGTON' BALKS AT NO COAL TARIFF. Ways and Means Committee May Take Off Tariff on Coal Under Certain Conditions. Washington, Dec. 11. At tae hear ing of the ways and means commlttie on coal operations of the eastern states, they declared they will favor a removal of the tariff on coal ship ments If a reciprocal relation can be established with Canada. Although Washington' operators take no action In the matter. Representative ones is Inclined to oppose the removal of the tariff, believing It will place Washing ton mines In severe competition wlh British Columbia mines. Draw Color Line. Jackson, Miss., Dec. 11. Mlsslsslp pi farmers affiliated with the Farm ers' union are up In arms against the attempt of the colored agriculturists of the state to organize a similar union. It Is feared that trouble may result from the attempt of the negroes to establish a union, and In some lo calities the white farmers are t'-"''-enlng night rider tactics, If n-"r!a!.v to put a sto pto the propaguiJ.; f the negro organizers. The matter wiil probably come up at the next meeting of the state union, which will be held next month. in Ready-made Goods Misses' Coals Our stock of tcs' Coats Is very large and we have decided to make prices that will move them. Lot 1 Children's Coats, values to $3.50, at L0 Lot 2 Misses' Coats, values to $6.50, ages to 14 years ......$2.85 Lot 3 Misses' Coats, values to $8.50, ages to 14 years $1.85 ladies' Skirts You know our reputation on the famous "Beverley Skirts." To buy these at the prices we are offering them la surely an Inducement. Skirts, In value to $5.00, to close $1.05 Skirts, in value to $8.50, to close $4.85 Skirts, In value to $12.50, to close .$1.05 .$2.35 .$0.85 .$0.85 $28.85 at ladies' Lot 1 Ladles' Coats, $10.00 Lot 2 Ladies' Coats, $15.00 This Is a reminder. coat, decide quickly. i La Grande, Oregon. CALHOUN IS IIP F no Momi prosecution OF KCEF AT T1US TIME. President of United Railways In San Franclrwo la the Next Graft Object of Attack by Prosecution lie Will Re Brought Buck and Tried on a CI mrge Similar to Ruef's Indict ment Will Rent Against Ruef Ua til Calhoun Is Tried. San Francisco, Dec. 11. "The prosecution's plans are uncompleted In detail, but it is probable that Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railroads, will be the next man to be tried, charged with bribing a super visor," aald District Attorney Langdon today. "I am undecided what Indictment to try him on, but will not try Ruef again immediately on the remaining indictments. It is probable the prose cution's energy will be . centered on Calhoun." Calhoun will be summoned back from New York, where he Is said to bo negotiating the sale of the. United Railroads to E. H. ' Harrlman. It 1? expected Heney will give particular attention to Culhoun in this trial. Trouble Over Basketball. Seattle, Dec. 11. Trouble Is ahead for the faculty of the Franklin high school and trouble for the girls play ing basketball. The faculty positively prohibits the girls taking shower baths. The girls refuse to play if no hatha are allowed. They threaten to start a great ruse. Seattle Shipbuilders. Pp-!u, Dec. Jl. It is highly prob t3f -'-at four of the eight submarine authorized by the last session of con gress, will be built by the Moran com pany of this city. $7.85 Coats values to $2.80 values to $185 If you want a OR PROSE UNDERSTUDIES OF E RUEF CONVICTION IS A PEOPLE'S VICTOR V. .Men Who Took Up Work Where It Was Left Off by Heney, Resign From Further Connection In the Case Ruef, the Arch-Grafter, 1 . uralivcly on His Way to the Peni tentiary llcticy Deeply Gratified at the Outcome Jurors All Honest. San Francisco, Dec. 11, The res ignations of Attorneys Hiram W. Johnson, Matt I. Sullivan and J. J. Dwyer as special prosecutors iu the graft cases will be presented to Dis trict Attorney Langdon today. The trio volunteered their services aftor Francis J. Heney was shot, (with the conviction of Abe Ruef, the grafter, they feel their duties are ended. The prosecution Is jubilant over the con viction that came last evening. Heney today Issued a statement, saying the people of San Francisco owe a debt of gratitude to the jurors who have given mors than three months' time to the case. Attorney Johnson said yesterday the victory means more to dan Francisco than a score . of tri umphs in warfare. Addressing a mass meeting of citi zens last night, Johnson said: "We have completed the work for which we entered the prosecution, and now surrender the trust. We took up the caBe where Heney was forced to leave his, office; , We feel that our obligation has ceased with the convic tion of Ruef." He declared the real purpose of the prosecution should be not merely to punish persons and send the grafters co jail, ' but to purge the government .to fs .to establish equality of men In the eyes of the law. . " "We have disproved that our law is i sham and our administration of Jus tice a travesty. Ruef's race has been run. His conviction sounds the death knell of his system and that of his accomplices. The public service cor porations, a system by which the po litical boss sells to an equally guilty corporation boss privileges of rights which belong to the people. Hence forth Ruef's personality will be elim inated fiom this city." . ' District Attorney Langdon said the conviction was only' the forerunner of others. "The arch criminal of San Francisco Is now on his way to the penitentiary." . ' 'i , Detective Burns declared It was the people's victory, plainly, and that the people have been vindicated. "pi public Is familiar with the evidence, which has, made It appar ent that no honest jury could do other than convict. The graft prosecution will continue until a demonstration Is made than San Francisco is capable of enforcing the laws, and that the courts and Juries are not a mockery and a sham." Among other things in Honey's statement, he said: "It Is needless to say that I am deeply gratified with the result. I expected a conviction if none of the Jurors had been reach ed by Ruefs agents. It is evident that they are all honest." ELIZA 1I0DINE LOSES FAMOUS CASE ENDED IN CIRCUIT COURT AT NOON. Tovvnley Wins the Fir-t IZound In tlw Fight for Dower IUhU la Cae In Which Great Interest Has Been Taken Defendant's Attorneys Pro duce Evidence. At noon today the f:na! f -. ' (ConUausd oa page .) IIEIIfil! ED Confewtes to Bigamy. . ' 4 j Stockton, Cal.. Dec, 11. A la- 4 borer giving his name a,H. 4 G. Wvj'ffj$iXo the. po-. v 4 lice s la . 'i ionfessed to big- amy. k .. ,id: "I must give 4 myself up oecause I am going to 4 4. Jesus. I want to be right with God and atone for an offense of 4 4 bigamy. I want the law to take Us . .course. ." ; Oilman said he 4 married Mrs. Helen Newccmb In 4 Boise In 1904. lie left her two 4 4 years later and married again. 4 444 444444444 .7P "V FOR BIG THE FAIR GRANDE llONDE EXHIBIT IS SENT TO SEATTLE. Will Be Held In add Storage for the Time Being Many Varieties DU- pbyed Commercial Club Did the Work Through William Hall Fine Dixplays One Intended to Win. ' Union county's exhibit of apples at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition next year, consisting of 90 boxes, has been shipped to Portland, where it will be stored until the proper time for moving to the Horticultural butll ing at the exposition grounds. Wil liam Hall has represented the Com mercial club in making the choice of fruit to be sent. Ninety per cent of the boxes are SH tier,, while the bal ance are 4-tler. Special pains were taken in. making the selections, pack ing and so on, in order . that Union county may make the best possible showing. The vai jetles were picked from orchards in all sections of the valley, thus not making It a local ex hlbltlon. , The varieties sent away are numer oub. Ben Davis, Gano, Oregon Winter, Canada. Red, Wlljow Twig, Black Twig an3'len. Davis are the principal ones included in the splendid display, The areVtakenln selctlon,..and .the srade of aDDlea chosen, makes the display ' a prize-winner. Next" year when Union county's population' at tends the fair, It can point with pride to the dlsplayifrom Grande Ronde val ley. - -..-v". GREAT RACE CONTINUES, People Chased From Garden Where Six-Day Bicycle Races Are On. New York, Doc. . 11. Madison Square Garden, the scene of a stx-day bicycle race, was aired today. All spectators were required to leave the building. This was, done to prevent the health authorities from ending the races. A brief rest refreshed the rid ers. At 8 o clock tnree teamB noa kuUC COOS r""; two laps: one 2008 and one lap; one 2008; the next 2007, A J . V- a lo.f QAAfk anil thffla In I1M. n 11 U 1 1 1 C lani . u -. ....-w I They are behind the old record. Floyd MacFarland of San Jose, Cal., was' thrown heavily from his bike this morning as the result of a bursting tire. He ay on the track several min utes, spectators fearing him dead. He revived and walked to his dressing room. eeei Important Holiday Facts First: You save money on everything purchased here, at a time when such saving is apt to be appreciated. Second: You find an unusual assortment of those goods which make practical, sensible gilts. Third: You get quality. Whateves it is, large or small. It is worthy and contains real value lor every cent of cost. Fine Perfumes, Imported and Domestic, in pack ages of all sizes and in bulk. Toilet articles, Brushes, Mirrors. Combs, etc. singly and in combinations. Latest goods direct from the maker. Pocket Books and Purses infancy leathers especially suited for gift purposes. Better see first whether we have not what will answer best. If so you can buy yourself a gift with what you save. . Newlin Drug Co. La Grande, Ore. ME 11 j URGING SCHOOL BOARD BlAY HURRY NEW SCHOOL, School Board Meets to Fix School Levy At That Time Is the Oppor tune Monient for Parents to Pleml . for Adequate School Facilities Be Uoved'Tliat Earnest Appeal Tomor row Afternoon Will Aid Matter Greatly Should Issue School Bonds. The time Is hers for taxpayers to urge the city school board to action in the matter of a new school build ingor a county high school. To morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock the school board holds its annual meet ing, for the purpose of fixing the school tax.' The board bas no power to Issue bonds to build the high school building with, but It has power to levy a tax sufficient to pay for the bonds required to build the structure. The Observer firmly believes that If a representative body of local tax payers appear before the board to morrow afternoon and use convincing arguments, calling attention, as It has been so often, of the cramped and en tirely inadequate facilities exist. nj here that form a black eye to a. com munity of this proportion, the hoard will take the steps that art. needed. The board cannot levy a tax, consist ently, sufficient to build the struc', ture, but by fixing an additional tax levy large enough to pay interest on a subsequent Issue of bonds, reach the same end more expeditiously, J : ' The procedure necessary te Secure- -adequate buildings will beV foj'the., board to levy the interest tax?"'; an then adyertlsj a spec la.l.:bend election' day at wTHcJrne'he xlUaens decide ti votewbeii-di not the city, V.'toJ have a decent buHdirig.The. Ob-" server has, o persistently called" the attention of the parents to the deplor able condition existing In the histi school building, and all know the necessity of a new home for schol ars. -By appearing before the board to- ' morrow with urgent requests for ac tion, there Is every belief that the board will act favorably. Convention of Hoboes. St. Louis, Dec. 1 1. A call for a na- tlonal convention of the unemployed, ' to be held In this city on January 15, has been Issued by James Eads How, founder of the Brotherhood Welfare association. It Is expected that dur- , lng the convention week St. Louis will be the mecca for hoboes and unem ployed men irom II u. v.r t: f and standing room, will be at a pra mlum In box cars and other convey ances utilized by the men of the road. How intends to secure a monster pe tition, to be sent to the president, ask ing that the petitioners be given em ployment in public work, and oa farms under the direction of the gov ernment. 9 T fi- t . , . v- i , ' !. V' . if j ' n