La Grande evening observer., November 20, 1912, Image 4

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LA GRANDE
EVENING OBSERVER. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. 1912. .
THE- OBSERVER
. BRUCE DENNIS
EDITOR AM) 0WSER.
Entered ot tlio postwfflre at L (irauiJc,
Oregon, ns second clan mutter.
SIBSClill'IlOS HATES.
Dally, single copj "c
Dally, per neck lie
Dally, per, month ......6.1c
LlliJU'.MMG STRIKES. TWICE.
Auoiiier ulJ-tluie theory has beeo
disproved through the Investigations
carried on by Fred C. Pluminer of the
forest service, who declares that a
tree stuck by lightning is liable to a
second stroke. He says further that
a tree t!at has been deadened "by a
former stroke Is more liable to a sec
ond attack because the dry, dead
branches appear to be better conduc
tors Another Idea exploded is that most
of the people who are killed by
lightning have taken shelter under
trees. Mr. Pluminer says that more
than one-half of these deaths have
teen In the open, and-Jess than one
! fourth under trees. Of further super
stltfons, be says:
"From early times thore has been
belief that certain trees are more
likely than other to be struck by
lightning. The Elder Pliny said
'Lightning never strikes the laurel.'1
This tree was also called bey, and
wreaths of Its leaves were worn by,
ancient rulers, both as a symbol of
lctory and as a protection from the!
lightning of the gods. Seneca and (
Plutarch held similar beliefs, which j
may be traced down even to modern
times; but the theory as now held
Includes a number of trees, differing'
In various countries. This belief wus
' so firmly established that such trees
us the beech and locust, supposed to
be effective In warding off lightning,
were plnnted near dwellings."
Mr. Pluminer does not believe any
of these theories, and he declares
the national forest show that many
trees have been struck a number of
times. During the past four years
76,301 trees have been struck, accord
log to reports kept by the forest
rangers.
Names o&ooo dead nun hare been
found on the Philadelphia voting lints
It Is hard to distinguish between' the
lives ones aud the dead ones in that
town.
Au Englishman has Invented a
champagne pitcher. The salekill be
limited, as nobody but the millionaire
can afford to drink It out of, a pitcher.
New York court has decided that
moving pictures are not to be classed
among the necessities. No, Indued,
ueccesitles are higher In price.
Four men were burled under two
tons ot dough, says an exchange
Baker's dough or United States treas
ury dough?
Still there Is some money tbat the
bank note laundry In the United
States treasury can't possibly clean.
t n n g" "IF ?H
The ntrangest part of that Balkln
war Is that the allies are not trying
to eat one another up.
THIS DATE IX HISTORY.
. XoTcmber 20.
1702 Thomas Chatterton, celebrated
English literary genius, born.
Died Aug. 24, 1770.
1777 British took possession of the
defenses of the Deleware. ', - j
1804 New York Historical Society'
founded. i
1806 Napoleon declared a blockade .
of the British Isles.
1852 Cleveland, Palncsvllle and Ash-:
tabula railroad opened. J
1863 Karl of Elgin, former governor
general of Canada, died. Dorn ,
July 20, 1811. 1
ISfiG First National encampment of 1
the G. A. iR!. met at Indianapolis. ,
1909 United StateB Circuit court de-:
creed a dissolution of the Stand-1
ard Oil company of New Jersey, j
1911 Texas militia sent to parole the
.Mexican border.
AX IMT0RTAXT DISCOVERY
It was long ago found out that
our yard was the place where
It was most desirable to deal
If you wanted" really good, ser
viceable lumber. If you have
not made this discovery your
self, let us point 'out the wny
to lumber economy and satis
fnctlon for you. Do your buy-
Ing here and stop that worry
ing. " . -
Main 732
WENAHA LUMBER CO.
The Strength
Of A Bank
U based on the character of Its assets, and ot the mea be
hind It
This bank, for twenty-Bve years a pillar ot "ength In
this community, keeps Its resource Hl.slutely clean and
dependable..
Its officers will always r'.v that Its assets are ot such a
character that Its strength can never be questioned.
Upon this basis we Invite your confidence and your ac
count. La Grande National Bank
LA GRANDE. OREGON.
CAPITAL ... $ 100.00000
SURPL'JS . . . 120.000.00
RESOURCES . . . 1,000.000.00
EKED J. HOLMES,
President.
F. L. MEYERS,
Cashier.
w. j. ciinint,
Ylce Pres.
EARL ZODEL,
Ast Cashier.
We - Have Orders To
Out Many Lines
TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE HOLIDAY RUSH AND DISPLAY OF XMAS. NOVELTIES.
YOUR PROFIT WILL BE LARGE IF YOU BUY
DURING THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AT OUR SPECIAL PRICES. READ THE LIST AND SEE WHAT
YOU SAVE. '
Closing out all women's wool
and plush coats and women's
tailored suits at saciifice prices
Suits and Coats up to $16.50 for : $11.00
Suits and Coats up to 21.50 for . 15.90
Suits and Coats up to $28.50 for 19.00
Suits and Coats up to $40.00 for 24.50
Women's House Dresses
In All Colors and Styles. Prices
regular up to $2.00 " ' -
98c
Closing Out Our Entire Lice of Fine
Millinery., Select Any Hat in Our Stock
$2,90 $4T90 1 $6.90
For hats that For hats that for choice of
regularly sell regularly sell our best hats,
up to $6.00 up to $10.00. vals. to $20.
Half Price and Less Takes
Any Hat In Our Stock
hew Ivoroid Novelties
Prices 35c and 65c
New Wide Rufflings
Prices 25c to 65c
New Corduroys in both wide
and Narrow Wale
Prices 60c to $1.25
WATCH FOR WEST'S BIG SHOWING OF HOLIDAY GOODS. OUR BUYER NOW IN THE EAST SE
. LECTING THE VERY NEWEST DIRECT FROM THE MARKETS.
NEW ARROW SHIRTS
FOR MEN
$1.50 and $2.00.
WEST'S
THE.Q UALITY STORE
New KEISER Neckwear
All Colors All Weaves
50c to $1.50.
I'le
A PI Ad D SALE
THAT wILL BE TALKED OF FOR
i YEARS TO (U1IE.
READ TIMS ARTICLE CAKEFILLY.
On another page of this Issue is
a large ad. telling of the wonderful
prices that we are making tin tine
new high grade pianos.
There are always some who are
skeptical but we want to assure you
that this Is a bona Ode proposition
and we are doing exactly what we
advertise.
When we advertised that we were
quitting business in Portland few
believed it, but those who did profit
ed by It. There was, consternation
among those who were too late. They
thought they could always get pianos
at bargain prices but they found out
to their sorrow after we closed onr
Portland store that BOXA FIDE BAH
aiS ARE SCARCE.
Now we are offering bona fide bar
gains to yon people of La Grande and
vicinity. We have 21 more pianos
to dispose of here this month than
we expected to have. They must be
sold and we figure on selling them in
10 or 12 days. Prices and terms are
the inducement. Come In and pick
out a piano. We'll arrange the terms
to suit you. Only dealers who buy
to re-sell will be asked to pay cash.
N'l matter how far away you live
you can well afford to take a day off
to come and select a piuno. It will
be the most profitable day you ever
spent.
Never before have the people of a
small town h:ul such nn opportunity
to save money on a piano, cr such a
large stock to select from. Why buy
a piano selected from two or three
when we offer you an unlimited as
sortment? 1'lck out your own piano.
Don't take jvluttevcr Is shipped out by
some hittt; priced house. We malnfiin
a permanent store here and are here
to take nre of you after you have
bought. Ever? Instrument fully
guaranteed. Open evenings. Reed
Krench l'lano Mfg Co., cor. Ailami
and K!r. l.a ('.ramie.
WORK WANTED Woman cook. Ex
perienced. Address .Mrs. Jl. Ilrad
ley, Elgin, Oregon., care A. K.I
Temple. H-20-:tt
Only a Fire Hero.
but the crowd cheered, as. with burned
hands, he held up a small round box, i
"Fellows!" he shouted, "this Buck i
lens Arnica Stive 1 hold has every- j
ming oeai tor nurns." Kight! also
for bolls, ulcers, sores, pimples eczem
cuts snralns bruises. Surest pile
cure. It subdues Inflammation and:
kills pain. Only 25 cents at all drug-!
gists.
NOTICE TO COXTRACTORS.
Notice Is hereby given that sealed'
bids will be received by the council
of the city of La Grande, Oregon, for
the construction of gravel bltullthic
pavement .together with excavation,
curbing and drainage, as follows:
On Fourth street between the south
line of "C" avenue, amounting to 16,
T'9l square yards of paving, same to
be constructed according to plans and
speMflrainns and estlmattes on file in
this office. All bids to be In by 8
o'clock p. m., Nov. 20, 1912. and ac
companied by a certified check for 5
per cent of the whole amount of the
bid. The council reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
N. J. MANSAGER.
C'ty Recorder
La Grande'. Ore.. Nov. 14, 1912. ot
Notice.
A communication from Turner Oli
ver on the naving question, which '
was intended for today's paper is un
avoidably crowded out. n::r' wji ap
pear in tomorrow's Gisi.wr. Look
for It tomorrow.
A Great Building Falls
when 'its foundation Is undermined,
and If the foundation of health good
digestion Is attacked, quick collapse
follows. On the first signs of indl-
j gestlon. Dr. King's New Life Pills
J should be taken to tone the stomach
and regulate liver, kidney and bow
els. Pleasant, easy, safe and only
25 cents at all druggists.
Designated Depository ot the United States Government I'nlt
d 8Uts Postal Bavlncs Depository. '
on
! FOR RENT Four room house
, Adams avenue partly furnished. E
Gutridge, 172 Cove acnue.
'" ' 11-l!-fi t'mes
WESTINGHOUSE
- - - t
lias their full line of household
electrically heated devices on
display at our store
TWO DAYvS ONLY
Now is the time to order your 'Xmas presents, because
you have the best line to pick from, and the best prices
ever offered.
La
Elk.
Grande
3141.
Electric Company
Foley Hotel Building
5-New Pictures-5
The Way of the Transgressor
Making an American Citizen
Time Avenges
Lost Stud. Disturbed Sentry
Come Early. Big Night Towght
m m
at tnc
ARCADE THEATRE
Amateur Night
, .j
5 Counf Them-5
and
fUlman & McFarland
' In New Songs