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FIVE C017RSE LI' M il EON FOIC ISc The Elite THEATRE Proprietors! Mrs; T.. JT Murphy,' Mrs. Fred Swanoy aud Mrs. . F. Sinclair. .THE HOME. OF, GOOD TCRES l'IO "THE END OF THE CHICLE" Bex" The scenario was-written by 5od on. a' woman's heart. , ,' - ' "THE GUAItPIAS i A'GEL. : .......... ........... Eclair A little child re-unites- two lives slowly drifting apart. AS FATE WOULD HATE IT" ' Powers A vital absorbing story of true ' friendship and showing the in nate worth of a man. : ; "THE WILD WEST CIBCDS" ...v.. ... Bison A comedy of a different sort cheerfully recommended for the worst case of bluos. Illustrated Song Sirs. . 'Sinclair. E. F. Sarah Bernhardt in "Camilla" April 23, 24 and 26. Dlstlimuisliiid Guests Served Dainty vlut l.coiioinlcf Mwl byi&titdeirts,'- , -Oregon Agricultural CollegeScor- vallls. Ore., April 19. A Ave course,, luncneon tor Ja cents a piate is an achievement for any young woman tu be proud of. President Kerr was proud of the four domestic' science students who accomplished this feat at the Oregon Agrlcultura.1 college this week serving a party of distinguished guests a dainty meal, in1 perfect style, all in 25 minutes, so that the visitors might cntch their trains. The guests of the day were Judge and Mrs.' William D. Fenton ,of Port land, Judge S. O. McFadden of Cor7 vallis. Secretary B. B. Wilson of the board of regents, Mayor .Yates of .Cor vnllis, President Kerr and Miss A' B. Milam of:-the domestic1 Bclence de partment. : v . iMlss Zoe Irwin, Corvallls, . had charge of the decorations, which were in pink apple blossoms and green ferns.- The Misses Rose Sheridan and Kathleen Armstrong, Corvallls, did the serving, and the Misses Caryl Ed wards. Monroe, and Clara Hartzog, of Lakevlew, prepared the meal, . The menu Included fruit cocktail, baited salmon garnished with . Duch ess '. potatoes, -buttered asparagus, creamed potatoes, rolls, cheese salad, snowball pudding, with bard sauce, and -coffee. r- PROMINENT MERCHANT KILLED Man Killed and . Three Friends Serl ; ously Injured in Accident. San Jose, Cal., April 20. W. L. Jones, a prominent merchant of San Francisco,- was instantly killed today when his automobile ran off the roa'i and overturned near Mountain View, 10 miles north of here. 1 '"Three frlendswlth Mm were serl ously hurt. 1 Society and Clubs the same emblem on, told who was to sit there. The most delightful evening was enjuoyed by all present. .- A delightful afternoon was tendered Mrs, J, A. Branson of Joseph, at tno home of Mrs. C. H. tonkey, -Wednesday,: April, JSth', when a number of old friends and schoolmates met and illBfiiissed events of the past. During "An. April' ' WISEMAN" " is he who comes here today and jeave his measure for a Royal-Tailqred-to Order Suit. ; v For Verily he will he glad in April-and all spring- in the tone ful garb of a Broadway Millionaire ' or a Fifth Avenue Club Man. That distinctive style, that perfect fit and elegance, that all pure wool solidity; and quality-come only in Royal Tailored at $20, $25, $30 and $35. Peter's Shoes Star Hats COfVNIGHT 1t1f. TMC ROYAL TAltO Grande Thimble club at her home this week. The members and - guests de clare Mrs. Wilson to be a delightful hostess. .,.' ; ' '; ''. 'v'V..v;i i:;------;:; The Lyle -. Tuesday Musicale will hold its first meeting at Honan hall the club's new home, on next Tues day, April .. 23rd. -Mrs. C. H. Upton will be leader. The subject for study. Is "The-Operai-which Bhould be of great interest to all 'members. , ; A large attendance is expected.',. , ... as in La Grande'.:His total majority has not been .computed but is quite large.-;. v f', A-" . ..' : Close Bace for Representative. Early returns from the county in the Forsstrom-Larabert race was ex rruMatlnclv close, v At fretiuent Inter vals when totals were struck the men. ed, was nominated, were exactly even.' North Powder threw an. enormous majority to Lam bert but Union came back in turn and gave Forsstrom & big majority that caught up with Lambert and the final count shows Forsstrom ahead with a shade the, best of it all along but oc casionally Gaskill was so close that only a matter , of two or three votes separated them. " E, E. Bragg was handily-nominated for democratic school superlntendenv aud David M. Clark running unoppos- j Parties come and go but such as ! was attended by about 30 young men ! and women and girls in Honan hall Thursday night comes on rarely, and then probably more rarely with the : success attending this -particular ' function. . Customarily and habitual riy the guests are gifted with good, i level mature dignity but for the oo i casion dignity was shoved aside ! slightly and fun and frolic substituted the afternoon vocal selections were In Its plnce. The guests emulated the rendered by Glenn unney, Witn miss "Vi,u"inBt nlnin "kldB ' Run Bacon accompanist.. After hav , pranks of kids just plain ' jK pr.rtnkC2 o' ti-ty, refreshments, both In action and attire, but for al. th legtg depafted, parrying . with that some beautiful creations, in the them many plasant memories of by igown line were prevalent, Ladles gone days, and men 'alike were dressed fittingly; '!. for the occasion and the general iMr. and Mrs. ; Herman Seigrlst en tertained the Pinocle club this week, five tables playing. Special ; guests of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. J. Van Buren and Mr, and Mrs. J. J. Carr. Honors were won by L. L. BnoderaBS. Delicious refreshments were a part of the evening's aura's tlons. scheme brought some splendidly beau- tlf f 1 "creations." Boys' .nd girls' 'games occupied the evening until a , late hour when dancing was Intro-; : duced, Refreshments -wereerved. J A delightful surprise parly was ten dered the A. O. H. girls on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Perry Robinson In honor of Miss Delia Ray- Knights of the Single Life ere burn's birthday anniversary. The hosts last Tuesday evening 10 a mrs decorations were elaborate, the color number of guests at dancing in the scheme of red and whit being trrle3 ta tall. Inform in eve y way lu f - jnk .y n .ij. w. Visa Zoe Rraee- last evening enter- eood lead. talned a number of friends at cards In ' Ed Wright, running alone, carried honor of Miss Rock of Baker. . A de- , the representative vote of the coun licious . luncheon was served by the ty. John Frawley vran under similar hostess at the,1 close of delightful conditions and of course is nomlnat evenlng.iV V V .V.' - . : I ed. U. G. COuch of Island City is the ' - l..';V-.Vv , - ' 1 reuublican nominee for assessor and Invitations' 'are out for a. dancing Bacon won without opposition. - No party to ,be iven by the Knights-ot tabulation has been made of the jus- . ' -. ;,w mw" tice of the peace . district candidates, Columbus at the Elks Auditorium oii,. ,t janceded that A. c. WU- Tuesday evening .April 23. This is tha llau)s l8 nomiated in this section, first party dif the season for them j. F. Hutchinson bf Union, was and promises -to be a great succes?.-nominated without opposition; for V . ,. V .- county commissioner . '"-' fr ' -R-rPfl 4 KiiltilB enteriiiiied the 1,1 tl,e democratic Field, v Five Hundred dub'at ?L"l given a complimentary vote that Lane was never DYNAMITE ACCIDENTS. home this week. ; .., 'i..u" .in. iw ' nleases h's friends. 1UC L'lUU iUCL nun mis, - - . , mu Char.es, .Murchlson Wednesday after-- factor In UTame noon. , i , . , . , . , ; : . The afternoon ' Kaffee Klatch with Mrs. N. Molitor this week. me; COMPLETE VOTE SHOWS (Continued iron page one) lnrgR vote In Wallowa county as well ders Hodgin Wins Easily. ; ; John S. Hodgln' obtains the demo cratic nomination for joint represen tative if early indications are correct He won handily . In Union and Wal lowa county returns indicate the same, outcome In the race..', - , - Sheriff Bace Close. ' . Another close race that kept' Inter est at white heat last night and this morning vas the race between Chll- nnd lOnsklll. Childers had a The ladies, of the Elite theatre have spared no expense to give to their pat rons the picture extraordinary. Sarah Bernhardt in "CamlHe." If is not the smallest tribute to the genius of the greatest living actresB, "The Divine Sarah," to say that her art loseB noth ing In its transmission to the picture film. The splendor' of her art re mains undlmmed In the photoplay. "Camille" first wins bur sympathy and pity. We see the ennobling Influence of pure love after Armand enters her life. , But it is in the tragic element that the "Divine Sarah" rises to the most dazzling . heights of mimic art to culminate in a veritable triumph of acting. - To see these two reels is to realize to the fullest extent the art and power of, Sarah Bernhardt, aw, no greater boon can be offered to the theatre-goer of today. ! To be shown at the Elite theatre, April 23, ,24 and or - Jl..l... nc a... co. Aiiuiiuaiuii 0 veins, ' . , BEN SELLING FOR UNITED STATES SENATOR ! out in all the rooms, v -. : When the dining room doors were 1 thrown open a most exquisite and ap petizing table greeted them. With a i large emblem of the club In the cen . ter of the table from which streamers ot ribbon were suspended to each ; plate, where hand painted cards with ly enjoyed by the guests, Mrs E- E. Eragg and Mrs. A. V. Andrews will entertain the evening section of the Kaffee Klatch . next week. . .-. "'-.. Mm Plnrence Wilson of South La n.nniiii enturtBlned the South La a I The Purest Wholesome . CANDY We certainly are proud of our. Candy Department. Our candies are winning favor through their extreme deliciousness. Every chocolate and every cream is 'claintv. practizing and satisfying. You like good candies, so why not get a box of Our Famous Chocolates LOWNEY'S JOHNSTON'S, McDONALD'S Stop into our store on your way home, or. if you . haven't time, simply call us on the telephone and we will be glad to send it. Red Cross Drug Store Phone Main 4 - "I ,m ....l .,1,,, TSrr nr- ; I j.' J I 89m of the Stuff May Remain. After a Charge la Exploded. "It Is generally supposed that when a charge of dynamite bas exploded It Is all over that the entire charge bas been consumed." said a "hard rock" man who has worked in mines. In river tunnels and other , places where high explosives are used. 'This supposition, however, is not correct," he continued. "Sometimes particles of dynamite will be blown out with the broken rock Then It becomes a menace to the work men. It Is a favorite practice of men who are walrinc or resting to sit on a pile of 'muck.' as the broken rock Is cnllednnd to Jnb into It with a pick or a candlestick or Home other steel tbiuj;. much the same as n Yankee will whittle while hv talks or thinks. If the steel strikes one of these bits of dynamite that has not gone off, be cause the glycerin In It. has started to run or because a fragment of it das been crystallized, there will oe an ex plosion. The cbnni-es are tbat not one of the group of meji sitting around will escape Injury. , v . I - ? t : "Another frequent cause of acd denrs is that sometimes when the dy namite explodes mid tears out the rock a small quantity of It will be left in the bottom of the drill hole, unaffected by tbe shock, if the drill bole that re mains happens to he pointed In the right direction a lazy drill runner Is likely tu take advantage of It pnd start bis new hole tu the old one in order to make a record or save time. The in stant his drill commences to thud on the unexploded dynamite It goes off. Tbe steel Is driven back through the barrel of the machine, wrecking it and , call at our pattern counter and usually killing the drill runner. This ' inspect the very latet desions. expintns many mysterious deaths that : have Iuh'u attributed to 'missed shots.' " j New York Press. . . HALF OF Y0UB LIFE Is spent lu yonr working clothes Arc yon satisfied with the kind yon are .wearing. Ton will he more than satisfied If yon wear . DAYS' BIG FIYE BBAND HOW READY - IDE NEW MONTHLY ISSUE Of THE CELEBRATES , . McCALL PATTERNS j (Superior to Style, Fit : and Simplicity) and FASHION PUBLICATIONS MsCall Fashion Sheets FREE THIS UOLDEJTKoLB CO. Portland man who overcame Jonathan Bourne In yesterday's primaries Original of Sam Weller. , ' Tbe .-.original ot . Sam , Weller was 8nm 01 SuuiIvpI Vale, .win was well -known as u London comedian who act ed in the fan-e called "The Boarding House" and subsequently ., at Covent Garden theater. Sam Vale was noted everywhere for tils vVpllertsms, such as "Come on, us tbe man said to nis tight boot." "I'm down on you. as the extinguisher said to the " candle." "Where shull we Uy, as tbe bullet said to the trigger."'' and "Let every one take care of themselves, as the don key observed when dancing among the chickens" Sam Vale died In' 1848.-, Claan Monday. Clean Monday Is peculiarly a Ore clan Institution it is the dny tbat nsh ers In the jrreat Lenten fast at Athens, and tin- people go holiday making to eat Lenten tare on the hills around tbe city, while the shepherds aud country people dance the iincleiii tiri-cl: dances In the old leinpies Mils practice is termed "ciitmiu the nose of Lent" Earning a Spanking. Host's toungest Don't your shoes feel very uncomfortable when you walk. Mrs. Nuryche? Mrs. Nurycne Dear me, what an extraordinary ques tion: Why do you oak, child V Boat's Youngest-ou, only 'cos pn suldi the other day since vou'd come Into your money you'd got far too big. fo yeur bouts. -London Telegranhx - French D; y Cleaning Saves Clolhes And MONEY i- -V' Few people realize the possibili ties of our French Dry Clean ing Process both as the work and as a source of economy. We clean anything in Ladles' or Gents wearing apparel ; also household draperies, veto. This - service has i. wonderful life re storing effect . and makes any article look better and ear longer.- We recommend French Dry Cleaning as one of the most effective meanB of economizing Our services are the most thor ough and satisfactory In the weat. . City Dye Works