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' PAGE 2 r T"-r- la GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1911. THE OBSERVER B RU C E DENNiS Editor and Owner. Entered at tbe petoffice at La Grande as second-class matter.' ' SUBSCRIPTION BATES Dally, ' single copy Se Dally, per week, .............. 15t Dally, per month.......;........ 65c This paper will not publish ian ir? tlcle "appearing over & nom de plume. Signed articles will be revised aub , ject to the discretion , of the editor. Please sign your articles and save disappointment. A1 s tiwi nrl Fjs I I 1 1 2 314 lillll ion jpl4Upl718 19 20 21 jp 24 25 26l2728f I I PROCTOR'S INTERESTING AD ' DRESS. r How the South nominated Lincoln and other Incidents not before chron icled of tbe memorable convention of 1860. at Chicago iwer tnM befar "Hamilton club In Chicago by Addison G. Proctor of St. Jos?ph, Mich., who Is perhaps the only surviving niembe: of that historical session. ;Mr. Proc tor, who at the are, of 21 years, was a member of the Kansas delegation to . the convention, : depicted stormy scenes which took place in the old Brlggs house, headquarters for many of the delegations. His relation of In side details whch proceeded the bal loting surpassed his hearers when hei declared that organization among the scattered opposition to the nom ination of William ri. Seward of New 20 per cent More f j If you hare It sliced on onr machine, and fresh 'wry toy T on don't have, to buy any glass T Jar. Received yesterday a.lreskX shipment of Boiled Hums I Pattison Bros. I Use either phone Dried Beef THE OFFICERS of this bank will be pleased to talk with you 1 1 any time concerning mutual business relations r HEN the Federal Government, the YT, j, county, the city, and a large and : 'growing list of commercial and private depositors entrust their funds to this institu tion to the extent of $800,000.00, you may be sure that it is a safe one for you to identify yourself with. GALL AND TALK IT OVER WITH US La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON. ' CAPITAL ... $ 100,000.00 , SURPLUS ... 100,000.00 RESOURCES . . . 1,125,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY George Palmer, Pres. Fred J. Holmes. Vice Pres. F. L. Meyers, Cashiet Earl ZundeMss'f. Cashier nun it in York and tbe, ultimate selection of Lincoln , was brought about by a stormy address made- - by ra delegate from the south, Caaelus M. Clay of Kentucky. "Wb-:n we asked Greely. 'How about 31 r. Lincoln," Sali Mr. Proctor, he replied: 'While Mr. Lin coln is an adroit politician and a strong man in his own state, he lacks experience in public affairs and In the present condition of the -country, while we are drifting towards a crisis I do not ell-ve the country will trust h man 'so lacking in experience In national affairs." The Seward fac tion strength was weak, and at the critical moment ther came. Casslus M. Clay and a party of thirty men of the fighting kind from border states. ' Th y Impressed . me as men moved by a feeling of Intense purpose. We are on the eve o fa great civil war," was about Mr. Clay's first sentence. "We are from the south. The south It preparing for war." THE KINGDOM OF DUST. Vast is the kingdom of dust. Un like terrestlal kingdoms, it knows no limit. No ocean marks its boundaries no mountains hem It In. No parallels Of lattltude and longitude define Its boundless area, nor can the farthert most stars In the infinite of space serve other than as twinkling out posts of a kingdom as vast as the universe Itself. And what shall wo say as to the component parts of this kingdom? In number form and vari ety they transcend all conception of the Human mind. In shape they com prise every possible form. In po sition thy; Include every possible sub stance that Is material. In condition they, are solid, liquid, vaporous and gaseous. They are with us In the quiet se clusion of our homes, in the busy streets and marts of commerce, on the sunlit crests of the lofty Himalavas end out on tlu. silent prairies, ming led with the deserts shining sands, ninld the ic of the frozen Arctic. Thev fall as ambassadors from snace on the clouds of canvas, the wines of the flyln ships, thousands of miles from land. They come to us enshrined in the beautiful snow chrystals and every drop of rain carries with It from the unper reaches of the atmos phere some of these tiny subjects of the mighty kingdom of dust. Dust would not be possible were It not for the fact that matter Is al most Infinitely divisible. It has been estimated that an aver- pge puff of , smoke from a cigarette contains about four thousand millions of particles of duft. , A single grain of indigo will give color to a ton of wat"r, of course every drop of this water must con tain an immense number of ultra-ml-erscpplc particles of Indigo. A few grains of fiorescin, a substance deriv ed from coal tar, will produce a dis tinct florescence, shining with a yel lowish gr:n light when strongly 11- j lominated. In a hundred tons of wa ter; To produce this result the flores clne must be divided into hundreds of millions of particles. Every conceivable substance en t tb Into the composition of dust. In street dust may be found bits of Iron mid steel from the tires of the wagons and horseshoes, and even the nails o' our own shoes, bits of leather from the harness, fragments of wood, cot n 1 1 hhhiihiiiihi h hT ton, stone, silk, gold, silver, clothing, wool, hair, animal excreta, various ores, tin,' paper, clay, sand, mold, bacteria In fact everything under the sun.--J. Gordon Ogden," "Ph." D., In the March number of Popular Me chanics Magazine. -THIS IS MY 64TH BIRTHDAY Charles F. X. A. Chauveau. Hon. Charles P. X. Alezandre Chau veau. for many years a conspicuous figure in public affairs In Quebec, was born In the city of Quebec, P:b. 23. 1847. He Is descended from an old French family who emigrated to Can ada at the beginning of the eighteenth century. His father, P. J. O. Chau veau, was at one time premier of Que bec. The son studied first at the Jes uit's college In Montreal and com pleted his education at McGlll and Laval universities. Ho was called to tbe bar in 1868, and four years later he began his career as a member of the Quebec legislative assembly. Sub sequently he filled the positions of solicitor-general and provincial sec retary. For fifteen years h- served as rofeFsor of criminal law at Lav al university. Some years ago he was made a chevalier of the Legion of Honor of France In recognition of the public servlc-a he had rendered to the French population of Quebec. LATEST MODELS SEEN HEBE SWINGING TRUCKS AND COACH UK EBEAR1NGS Two New Engines Have Very Latest Devices. Latest models In passenper engine types are presented In the two new passenger tnglnes which reached La Grande yesterday, enroute to the O-W between Portland and Seattle. There are a great many new features on the engines. Not least of these, Is the fact that a better "riding" effect Is pro duced by the placement of the trail ers. The trucks have a swing and the hearings are placed' differently sim ilar to coach bearings -so that the roughness of the track Is partly tak en up by the devices named. This Is p. very desirable innovation In loco motives and local engineers are anx ious for the arrlal for local servtces of similar engines. It Is thought that similar types will soon be sent here, though these two mentoned go to Portland. Their numbers are 202 and 203. "THIS DATE IN HISTORY" February 23. lf85 George Frederick Handel, the famous composer, born in Halle, Saxony. Died in Lon don, April 14, 1759. 1761 William Eaton, who , disting uished himself In the conflict between the United States and Tripoli, born In Woodstock, Conn. Died June 1, 1811. 1781 George Taylon, one of the sign ers of th Declaration of In dependence, died In Easton. Pa Rom in Ireland In 1716. 1796 Napoleon Bonaparte appointed j commander of the French army in Italy. , 1821 John Keats, the great English I poet. died. Born In 1796. 1827-vuthorship of the Wavcrly novels acknowledged " by Sir Walter Scott. 1836 Panta Anna Invested San An tonlo after Its dismantlement by Gen. Sam Houston. 1848 Riots In Paris, resulting In the Abdication of Louis Philippe the next day. 1865 Raleigh, N. C. taken by-tho federals. A 1SS9 Rome refused permission to the Jesuits in Canada to confer unl versify degrees. 1910 Chinese troops occuphd Lassa and Dalai Lama fled to India. Dinner to ConBTessmim Gardner Washington. D. C. Feb. 24--The business organizations an l citizens ot Washington have complete! arrange nents for the complimentary dinner 1o b given to Congressman Washing tn Gardner of Michigan tomorrow nteht In recocnltlon of h's services In securing the passabe bv Congress of measures to benefit the na'onal cap iu ;:"V; Keiser: - ' " , j J r " , - ' '..' For Ladies . j Jabots, Stocks; Lace and Embroidered.! - Prices 25c to $1.00 Dress Girigh Colonial Ouk showing of draperies comprise patterns and materials. PINGREE OXFORDS EDUCATOR SHOES AND Spring ital. Speaker Cannon, Representative Champ Clark and numerous other public men of note have a : 'epted invt tations to attend the dinner. Georgia Drainage Congress Brunswick, Ga., Feb. 24 The G;or- gla Drainage congress held its annual session here today with a good at tendance of delegates. In addition to the president, George W. Deeen of Wayctross, the speakers Included C. G. Elliot, of the United States' depart ment of agriculture; S. W. McCalV.e. state geologist of tGorgla and Dr. James Hyde Pratt, State geologht of North Carolina. La Grippe Coughs. Strain and weaken the system and if not checked may develop into pneu monia. No danger of this when Foley's Honey and Tar Is taken promptly. It Is a reliable family medicine for all coughs and colds, and acts quickly and effectively In cases of croup. Remem ber the name Foley's Honey and Tar fo rail coughs and colds, tor croup, bronchitis, hoarseness and for rack ing lagrlppe coughs. No opiates. Re fuse substitutes. Hill's Drug store. We have a fresh supply of Sunkist Oranges and Lemons 50c Oranges 45c Dozen 40c Oranges 35c Dozen 35c Lemons 30c Dozen We are Not in the Retail Grocers' Association Royal Grocery H. Pattison, Prop. . ni Neckwear An elegant assortment of amS New Patterns 12 l-2cyd. Urane UTZ& Stock Arriv THt QUALITY SI OR t For all kinds of MESSENGER AND DELIVERY ... SERVICE Call Up The Central Messenger and Delivery Co. Office in FoUy Building Phones, Main 709 Ind. H. XESLER C. H0L ERSOX Are You Well Groomed? Ton cannot be well groomed with your shoulders covered with dandruff, yon can be rid of this disgusting, loathsome ail. ment BLUE MOUNTAIN DANDRUFF POMADE is guaranteed to cure the worst If form of dandruff, or eczema of H the scalp In 10 ffays, your mon- ey back if dissatisfied. 50 CENTS at... Wright Drug Co. n ; rv a y - nes all the newest DUNN'S OXFORDS OXFORDS ing Backache, Rheumatism, Nervousness. Mean disordered kidneys, Foley Kid- ney Pills have helped your neighbors; they will also help you. Mrs. B. HH1, Peoria, III, says: "I have suffered greatly with my kidneys for years' and have suffered also with rheumatism. Have taken several wel known kidney Pills. These hare done me a great deal ' of good, relieving "me of the severe backache and reumatism and 1 cheer- LOOK Who's Here A NEW PAINT AND WALL PAPER parlor conducted by CL0GST0N AND NUTTER, All their stock of wall paper is new and np to (Tate in every respect. Call and see for yourself. Vfe do all of our own paper hanging and painting In a style that Is .bound to please, 1708 1-2 6th trcet, Independent phone 1311 ext door to the Observer office. OLQGSTON AND NUTTER California Wines $1.50 PER GALLON Absolutely Pure JULIUS FISHER 221 FIR STREET Daily Family