La Grande evening observer., August 11, 1913, Image 8

LA ORANDE EVENING , OBSJSK V Ell,
MONDAY, AUGUST 11, J913.;
'WILD WEST ATTRACTION STAG
ED YESTERDAY.
NEW FOUNDRY
SITE CHOSEH
WILL BE LOCATED XT "Y".
v COVE AVENUE.
ON
Ifeatme Evens Put On With Races of New Foundry to Be Built and Present
Differni Sorts. :; ' Building There Utilized.
About 600 people t witnessed' the 'Permanent location for the La
Smith wild went show vesterdav. n j. . ; , ;. i 7
Trotting rariw nH r,mni.. ,J.V w wnen u leaves its
to a iiood standard it wai norapH P"ent site to make rBrim for tile Y.
-,by those who witnessed it. , U. C. A. building, ha" been chosen by
' M:Thenrls' re'fly was won by D. Fitzgerald the owner and manager
K sZr--Le - -ted at the 5
iftibler, took the Roman standine race' " ,u0ve avenu w"re the Stoddard
'fwim rris wogg or union. The i""""b w stanas . ana new
rariot race was won by H.. W, B.; buildings and complete remodelling of
1 !fc"n!n Ziek I" 69' r'nting1 present buildings is to fKIow. Mr1
jnio me iiniun ana making an exciting ;tzirerald has
race or it., . . in. ...: . 1 '""V'"
Five, bucking bulls were brought' idinlaoo..7r.
UNIFORMITY
E SOUGHT FOR
is
LUMBER MAKERS AGREE TO INTER-INSURANCE.
Socially and in Business Way, Conven.
; tion Is Important. ;
oeriy.en, and a
u.ni, M. - ... j- uuiiuuiK.un tne sue to g:ve a ma-' K
f t buldK8ed a steer and chine and blacksmith shop facility of in
the bucKing horses were brouetft on 70x100 feet Th k-imS. uthe
different stunts.
' . (Continued from Page VI)
weeks of almost absolutely no press
ure the structure gave away. '
Several have inspected the damage,
and on every hand is seen the ear
marks of human hands. It was at first
thought dynamite had been used but
this is. not the facts in the case. It
is more feasible to presume that some
one worked with hea"vv bars to break
Bringing to a close an afternoon of away the bulwarks and allow the water
unusual business activity, lumbermen ' t0 P888 under and undermine the foun
of throA tat ,hi. h.j ).v,.j . dation. .There has been little current
of three states who had gathered at and extremeiy little volume of water
Hot Lake Sunday, feasted at an' elab-1 for more than a month but when the
orate di ver at Hot Lake Saturday force had been engineered under the
night and as a final conclusion to an dam' the consequences were quick in
important tlay, music and' recitation i e C0!P.m.gVv.: . i
sent the lumbermen away highly pleas- -v. "'""I!!-.:.
.j ii i - . . i . lie iiuiais ULLaaiuncu wua Luuniuci -
v ' S. h S?.eTZ:-"a DU3meSS able. , The entire volume of water went
Afctha P1;B n & aZ. jjiu, throilSh in five . minutes atid later a
tion. th w' mill tay dllbfra-1 hole was discovered .. some distance
J "7'J?S .men ,?..Ea8tern,from the main break where is it ap-
yCBv... m? Huai ui me visiting ium-, ,n,w kQj w aaA ln
uvadL "K", IA1 . Innoan f rut irrava I r i a ' nneoihln fhot
half
!?'J ei'P "uiTding oh the site g:Ve a mal ts at a. sumptuous dinner. Fol.ovT:' ZwX T'i hX
ion fnpilit n g tne many-course refreshments' j j .-..jlu. ."-i
dings will be;the Knial and versatile George Hen- feet .
ile." goM ' vr- ! nesaey of the chapel car St. Peters, de. . '
rci. uiul ...f . ' iii.m..ii ..l .. . wnen
The news that Governor n.ii. K"! r."e" "! "a" SS. Tor w over the break iurrledly.
i 1 nr. tli. j .il u:. .ii.-.L K:-f ' r" aie naa :rr-,r "T?
: :. :r "'.n.- !t j ... ana
22 - iir-LslffiPJM
to.be on the irround with h i .a iiu i ham - - w Bttl u ,thi. r.nu
!SrXra.rlOT ''Tl . IL.1. .eonynieni to' so-
i j.Xw . Tj v. " S "l'l. L T. . l" 'arming aistncts that patronizo lua un an nana?;t Was nitolv that it was the vanrU nf uanrinls
.akey" tt
rr . ' i . i i ! .
ci. i.1 ft I nenry ioung wno, wiin nis iamuy,
ttragntern Of FOSt,,vns on tuB SP(,n instant.lv last nilrht.
was reticent in asserting defi-
Mr. Smith will not be arreatnH no
, was contemplated Saturday, it appears
Jtnday. .. 1 .
ILEGTRIC LUNCHEON TODAY
he has found- as good a location as on8 of he mos$ successful from all tura jgge
MANY LA GRANDE PEOPLE
BE GUESTS.
TO
could be located in the city.
EXHIBIT TAGS
REACHING CITY
of any held in several
r
standpoints
i years.
u,.cui v",uo'.' we on. recoru as ed about for some time that the swim
V i BUVpom"? Ye stanaarmza- mi, hoIe wouId be removed-. on the
tion of lumber. The lumber men see, inu.. a . j si. in
the great necessity of eliminating the. that the wsater went oufc Men who
different sizes of lumber and the f if- obtain water from the river howeveri
' taths standard for the East- wouId ofit in no w by. removal of
em states w recommended, but the th Bnd that javs n0 known
twenty-five-thirty-seconds standard pemfirit that. jt Bvpn S11pst. m.nh
woo 'ni'T -FrtV nn nfa uracf nf Chi- . " . - ----
SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HKREBY GIVEN, That on the 1st day of
October. A. D. 1913, a special election will be held in the City of La
Urande, in the county oi union anu omw ii t
of submitting to the qualified voters thereof, the proposition of adopt-
no. .r -rai'0.Hno- m Aot ont t ed; "An Act to Krnvine a ew uommitiiiion ;
Charter;, of the City of La Grande, in the County of Union, in the State,
of Oregon," filed in the office of the City Recorder of said City on. the
18th day of June,' A. D. 1913, which was proposed by initiative i petition,
signed. by the requisite number of legal voters, and aubmitting the
same to the electors of said City for their adoption or rejection, at a
special election to be held therein on October 1st, A. D. 191J. ,
Tho polling places designated for said election and the judges and
clerks appointed to conduct said election, are as follows:
FIRST WARD Polling place at Court House. T
, ' JUDGES-rM. McMurray, W. N. Monroe, Geo. J. Wagner. ( ;
CLERKS Mrs. Wall Lane, Mr J. W. McAhster. A i
SECOND WARD Polling place at Council Chambers. :
JUDGES H. W. Stoner, O. R. Coolidge, J. K. Wright. A :.:
CLERKS C. M. Humphreys, N. J. Mansager. ' - V
THIRD WARD Polling place at Donahue House, Corner 3rd and
Washington Avenue. " - ' "'- ' ' .
JUDGES J. M. Hilts, C. C. Pemngton, B. W. Grandy.
V CLERKS Howard Davis, Will Hamilton. ,
FOURTH WARD Polling place at Little Brick School House.
JUDGES John Ladd, E. S. Brasel. R. A. Masterton. v f
CLERKS Will Thompson, Jr., Wm. Randall. A
Said election will te held and conducted and the returns thereof
filed as provided by law in the case of general city elections in said city.
The polls at said election will be opened at the hour of 7:30 o clock:
A. M. ami closed at the hour of 7 o'clock P M. on said election day.
The Ballot Title of the Act aforesaid has been prepared by the City
Attorney and filed with the City Recorder of said City,' in the manner .
and time required by the laws of the State of Oregon governing the
Initiative and Referendum in Cities. ... . ".' .J
All qualified electors of said City will be permitted to vote at said
eleCBY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF SAID CITY OF LA GRANDE,
OREGON. f .,
Dated, July 25&, A. D. 1913. , WARNICK, .
j ' City Recorder.
7, 28; 8, 4, 11, 18, 25; 9, 1. :-' ' ' : - "
Spite work alone could have prompt- j 00t-nvnnnrtions nn the riv- the holes left in the river'siidrainage.
A T. 1 . 1 tf f xr mm fniinH In thpm.
CU (3U1.II OVL1UU. Af IIS9 UCCU AUIllUi-
rr,n-,,a Clna AUU In lnff t
cago, m tnm sr.u;;ht cannot be ac-:1 d b the cha a8 thre is no
complishod in a day. The aim is to watljr bove the danfto feed the ditch
standardize all lumber, ao that various .j those ditche3 below tb da t
woods in different sections of the same ,. i fu J; j ?
EXHIBITORS CAN SEND PRODUCE c.hacter wi he. .the sa.me SIfe- I fore. What little was stored up went
V i. i Vi, f '' , out in a few minutes. If vandalism
I Eastern Oregon Light & Power Com
. jiany. Present Odd Luncheon.
FREE.
was sent back to the bureau for fur
ther investigation..
Inter-Insurance Liked.
COm YcXiwCii limOtbeU Lite lllter-
irisurance plan as suggested by the Na
tional association and alrekdy adopted
: j :. . i ... .. t" i. .. r. . I . : .. . v. a
Invitations have lieen sent out to
' prominent J-a Grande women to at-1 ' " r
tend an electric luncheon to be Riven Tags-Forwarded That Will Take land
by the Eastern Oregon Light & Power, Shows Exhibits East
-company at the Henry & Carr furni- . . . '
" . n -n . . . cionai association ana aireaay auopiea
Tha inviahnna afnfa A1.0.ll.in lh6 Ol'OP'nn Stafa rin..nl j.1 r i . . i J r
j T n u , 'CJ,,"."-"B ,. nf h' u n r ,c,uIJ",l!'.11'. ln many aistricts. ine pun reauces tne
, w' t erenraiy " fu . "-"'"Pfnan is. burden of insurance by lowering the
rates as compared to industrial msur- J
ance. . . . i
A woods product exposition to be
held first in San Francisco in ' 1915,
was heartily indorsed and the conven
tion also indorsed the attitude of the
railroads in asking for standardization
of boxes, that the efficiency may be
increased and less breakage occur in
shipment. I
A new freight tariff book was ord
ered published for the association
members. I
Among those in attendance were: T.I
A. Goodhue, La Grande; David C. Ec-1
cles, Ogden; Joe Stoddard, and Frank
Gardinier, Baker; W. R. Kivette, La
Grande; T. R. Soares, Hope, Idaho;
B. E. Price, H. H. Lamping, A. W.j
Cooper and R. G. Keese, Spokane; W.
S. Rosenberry, Rose Lake; B. H. Horn-1
by, Dover; J. S. Rhodes, North Yaki
ma; Edgar Dalzell, Minneapolis; L. R.
McCoy, Bonners Perry; J. A. Humbird,
Sand Point'; J. P. Reardon, Spokane;
H. M. Strathern, Post Falls; Georgu
Stoddard, Elmer Stoddard, La Grande;
Chas. Mimnnugh, Wallowa; George M.
Cornwall, Portland; William Geddes.
Baker; Leon Stoddard, Perry; A. J.
Stange, La Grande; P. M. LachmumK
Potlach; J. P. Austin, Seattle; J. F.
ti t i . . t ir- At . i.' : .. I
ivuveriHcrun, i.a vtrHiiue; u.yv. ui:iiii-
zie, Portland and L. H. Kusseli, La
Grande. "
is responsible, there is nowhere to
place the motives that might suggest
er and at the park.
Immediately this morning there was
discussion of starting a subscription
to repair the break which at the pres
ent time would not be very expensive abjy be used up as the demand for
No trout were' found in them.
Sand Bar Uncovered.
An excellent quality ;f sand and
gravel has been exposed ana will proo-
proposition. The matter of construct
ing a tank that would be amply largf".
and so permanent that barring dyna
mite, it would last always, has also
come up for consideration. It is be
lieved that tsmporary repairs could be
made hurriedly at little expense that
would suffice through the bathing sea
son at least. : .
Many Fish Captured.
Small boys had a busy day of it to
gravel has cleaned up mostof the con
venient banks.
Only yesterday there was a holiday' Hay gleaning "suckers" and carp from hours."
E. S. Coy Very Low.
Word was received this morning by
G. M. Richey that E. S. Coy, former
resident and merchant of this city,
who vas for many years associated
with Jay Brooks, an old time merchant,
. " . , i rri 1
is very low ac nis lacunm uuiue mm
. .... a 1.
is not axpectea to live iwenvy-iuur
fund ailTenry & Carr have only coal secretary, with offices at Portland
. stoves on display the ladies are won- DC"1' w tne uoserver office, ship--dering
how .the subtre "juice"" acts P'Pr tags which will carry exhibit
lunder transformation. It is understooi , material for the Oregon state exhibit
the luncheon will be ouite an elabor- at ; , tne various eastern land shows
ate one and if the lighting company .without cost to the shipper.- In case
can give a luncheon-under such condi- perishable produce they will carry
tions it will be a most convincing proof 'le material as baggage, checks to be
of the practicability of doing every- forwarded to Mr. Chapman by mail,
thing in the cooking lino, on electric- It is now the plan of local people
Uy. At any rate the ladies are talking sen.d exhibits from the Union coun-
about the luncheon and are willing to ' jalr to the head offices in Port
..fce shown the results. Il,ind where they will be forwarded to
tne eastern land shows. Individuals
" "MOVED TO TILLAMOOK.
can do the same with their tags.
I Anyone wishing to make use of
the Observer office.
NEW TEACHERS ELECTED.
tho
r Charles Weagle and Family Expect to ftf Observeroffica88 by Ca"ing at
fi Live on the Coast.
,A few days ago Charles Weagle dis-j
posed of his Ninth street property,
through the Geo. H. iirey Koal fcs- -t-j
thate agency, to C. P. Ferrin, and with Vacancies Caused by Resignations Are
V.rs family, left for Tillamook county j Filled Again. .
where they expect to make their fu-l
ture home. However, they did not
turn all of the bridges behind them for, Several teachers for the public
... i,n;no o lr,.f in Mni-ili schools of the citv have been plpi-tprl
"La Grande, which they will not dis- v the school board during the past
pose of until they become thorough- f ew ays Miss Nell Young, an experi
lv convinced that they do not wish to , f ncc,d and popular North side grade
return to La Grande. teacher, has resigned and to fill the
vacancy Miss Nelia Gannaway of Gays,
Melons In Market Again. I1,s- has ,)cen elected. Miss Ganna-
After a famine of ear!y a month, way .is here, visiting her sister, Mrs.
'local markets are again flush with '"Jf0"' , , ,
watermelons. A car load arrived for . A. H. Prince hase been elected prin-
the opening of the local markets this C1P of the Central school and to fill
morning and the public is assured that the vacancy caused by the failure of
' for some time to come the luscious pf. Epling to reapply for his posi-
.green melons will be on the counters.
tion. Bert W. Harris has been elected
commercial instructor.
Card of Thanks. I
"We wish to thank the many friends
who so kindly helped us by their sym
' pathy and assistance during the illness
jmd death oT'our husband and father.
MRS. END AND FAMILY. I
IMBLER ELECTION SET. '
September 27 to Decide if City Is to
Incorporate as City.
1 1
Brilliant Armv Officer Retired
Washington, Aug. 11. Brigadier; J
General William H. Bixby, terminated i
a brilliant army career today. He was J
voluntarily retired as a major gener-.t
al after an army record dating- back
to 1873. And he retired earlier than J
the required age limit in order that i
a brother officer. Col. William T. j J
Rossell, might have the honor for aa
time of serving as chiet or engineers.
Col. Rossell was near ti aire limit and
had Gen. Bixby remair j in the service
Uncle Sam's
Loan Office
M
m
0
Loans money on a'l Vindi of
Watches, Diamonds, Gold, Jew- J
f.try. Clothing and all kinds of
personal property. J
We sell unredeemed pledges i
at a very low price. J
FOLEY HOTEL BUILDING. !
One September 27 Imbler will decide until beinir retired involuntarily. Col.
J ' upon the question of incorporation, as Roswell would have been retired in
i prayed for in a petition to County' the meantime as a coloiiel. . With Gen-
Judge Henry. The petition resulted in Bixby's voluntary retirement Col. Ros
J the naming of the date for the elec-lsell today becomes a brigadier general,
l tion. On that date the yoters will vote and will be retired at the next highest
yes or no on the incorporation. If an' grade. Bixby niBde a remarkable
! affirmative vote prevails, an election i record for efficiency as chief of the
, will bo called within 20 days and can- engineer corps of the army. He has
diriates for office of mayor down must been connected with numerous big riv
file their petitions in the regular way,
with the county clerk.
Meteor at Buhl.
. DANCE AT J
5 rv i i
'A
Buhl, Idaho, Aug. 11. Last Wed
nesday evening about 11 o'clock W. L.
Ilubbell, returning home in the north
part of the city, was startled by -a
whizzing noise, a id glancing upward.
saw what was apparently a star com
er and harbor improvements all over
the country.
's; I fl rt Y f f k X- n t uirecuy towaru nun., jii an
4 I Mt HlLr! In I Sil A tant it had struck the earth, and be
2 f m(f SQ dose t0 him he went t0 the
W "r I ! 1 . f ppot and saw in the bottom of a hole
5 1 UeSCiaV INlgllt C! about two feet deep, a red-hot object.
5 .IIr.. .n errTiTnTi ft Ile secured a shoveF and dug it out,
T,ALLER FOR SPECTATORS Jj, findinK it to be a meteor, about IB
i f PARENTS ESPECIALLY IN- 5( inches arovindl shaped something like
' f VITED TO ATTEND. A & sugar bowl. The center has the np-
STRICTLY HIGH CLASS. , A pcarance of a round piece of slag, be
,A , : i .. irtinjiN- m. 5 W almoBt completely surmrded by
to be a sort or j-Tmesia.
. -i ' ' r. u'hnr. nnnaars
vt7V.t.W.',U.",CKk' ' jt wejgb8 about 18 poiftid.'
Arrested. Tried, Hnnged in Month, i ,
Harrison, Ark., Ang. 11. A new i
criminal prosecution and execution of,J
stnleneo record for Arkansas was to- j
nay broken, when Odis Davidson was J
banged for the murder of Ella Bar-'J
hum, near Zinc one month ago. I
Invitation lennis Tournev on.
Southampton, N. Y., Aug. 11. With
fast competition promised, the annual
invitation tournament of the Meadow
club opened today under the auspices
of the National Lawn Tennis association.
Dial Goes North.' '
Seattle, Aug. 11. Felix Diaz and
party left here at nine this mornine
for Vancouver, B. C, where they will
sail on Wednesday for Japan. 1
'MOW
ADA
i r
eir ironing in com
Most women do th
.i
tney use an
ELECTRIC IRONButUhe
ELECTRIC IRON brings comfort
in a week.
fort b
ecause
for one day only
Three Times a Day
Many of the same women drudge in the kitchen over a
hot stOVewhy not have complete comfort every day
by using an
ELEGTRIG RANGE? Unl ess you have an
ELECTRIC RANGE you are not enjoying your rights.
Attend the '
ELECTRIC LUNCHEON this evening, a real
ELECTRIC LUNCHEON when meats will be roasted,
without water in the pan and without bastings-Hams are
baked without boiling and as for broiling, there is only
one perfect way, the
Electric Broiler saves the juices-The
Electric Broiler will be used at the .
ELECTRIC LUNCHEON
This Evening Henry & CarVs Furniture Siore
Eastern Oregon Light & Power CoV