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JriWV. fe-AULA tiifcijfoUMvtf MiA ;mi.:wftMMH.'H.iw.w.Vf4M. k THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 24,' 191)5 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVES PAGE FOTJB THE OBSERVER BRUCE DENNIS, Editor and Owner. Entered in the Postoffice t I Grande, Oregon, m second claw matter. ' a lesaaer 01 us ww." a place in the Reichstag in tne we of imperial opposition, He fought against war appropriation and has been tried for treason and has served time in prison for his views. Only his prominence saves Slim at this time. His party has repudiated and expelled him. like Tolstoi, be is too represen tative, too conspicuous to be openly punished. Extreme punishment visit ed upon him would produce a costly reaction among the many who admire him whether or not they agree with him in ell things. His stamina as a lone fighter he inherited from his father; who chal lenged authority continually during his eventful career. He is a pacifist and a living reply to those who heap vilification upon all who dare to ques tion the righteousness and necessity of war. He is brave enough to endure , oTAvnPAT the epithet coward. Of entirely dif- PKOGBESSIVES AND STANDPAT- mT)eramen1, his character I nevertheless is like -unto that of some SUBSCRIPTION BATES. Daily, single copy Daily, per week Dily, per month : "Vo iS Daily, per six months in advance 3.50 Daily, per year in advance .....fJ.w Daily, V mail per year, w . vance .' Weakly Observer-Star, per year in advance Advertising rates on application. Ad copy for display advertising must reach the office the day before the ad appears. - Address all communications to THE OBSERVER, 17X0 Sixth Street. open, ine uerjnn - pleased. What a satisfying litt.e party it ought to ne lor u ' a. i 'irrt. are being sent to the trenches by the hundreds to exter minate rats. Eventually Ine animal kingdom will be searched for some na,. tural foe of the ferret. Male attire, says an Oxford pro fanr. ie too stiff, formal, uncom fortable. Evidently he does not cat alog the sport shirt under that Heading.'-' ' ' ' '" '. ' " ' ' , TERS. The Republican party in Oregon has suffered in the past from bad generalship, insincerity on the part of leaders toward the measures passed by the people, and a constant desire of a few to dictate to the many. This does not mean that there is any occasion whatever for the Stand patters to fpel that the Progressives are Dheir enemies, for they are not. The Progressives are merely trying to save the ship. ' When a Progressive Republican calls attention to what in his judgment should be done to turn the party into the correct channels to give an administration that the peb- j of America's early abolitionists. ASTORIA'S VICTORY. Rejoicing in Astoria over the rfonision of the Interstate Commerce ! Commission that makes a seaport of that city and endows upon it terminal rates along with Puget Sound points, reaches upstate into the Grande Ronde valley. The fight Astoria has made for this recognition has been endur ing and many of us have thought from the start that Astoria had right on her side. A New York social survey shows one child three years old holding a daily job of flower making. It is sup- ,posed, of course, that his father d-ws I has banking. ,. . Some men who are quick to remove their hats in an elevator have not yet learned, however, that it isn t the best of form to-stick their knees in the back of a theatre seat occupied t; a woman. It may be that Villa's strenuous ef- forts to resist capture are due to his jfears that if caught he will be placed on the vaudeville stage in the United States. .', ' The wife of a New York laiwyer says that She found, by the acid teBt, that her wedding ring was .brass. Putting acid on a wedding ring is the last word in skepticism. Mr M Portland's opposition to Astoria's pie will endorse to overcome the lack ' caim seemed to be based on unsound of confidence which has existed in , party leadership, that does not mean that personal enmity exists, but only a different, view of matters. Progressives and Standpatters who are big enough to stand before the public should not let these differ ences turn into personal matters, for every citizen of , Oregon is valuable to the state and to achieve the great est good for the greatest number must be the slogan upon which politics in principle, and now that the lower Columbia city has won it is up to Portland to fight for a reduction in rates proportionate to the haul, al though it is very doubtful if she ever gets it How the tables do turn if people give them a little time. When the In. land Imp ire was champing its bit and frothing at the mouth about the long and short haul charge on merchandife from' the east, Portland sat complac- this state is done or failure is. sure )'ntly y and said, "its terminal rates to follow r that count, my boy, you ehould move Honesty of purpose and the pro- to a terminal if you expect such rates verbial "Square Deal" are essential. 38 vou 88K Ior- Inside circles and close corporations cannot claim and hold the people's confidence and respect. This has been demonstrated in the past. "THE BRAVEST MAN IN EUROPE" The most powerful force In individ ual lifet is the social impulse. Not to do what everyone olse is doing re quires rigidity of character seldom found. They are celling Dr. Carl Liebknecht the bravest man in Europe, because while his entire na tion is fighting with singular unani mity of purpose, he continues to hold out against militarism. He stands alone. .: There may be others of his people who think a,s ho does; but no one else is expressing himself. But the Inland Empire never could see the justice of charging through rates to Portland and local rates back to interior points. Now Portland is touched with something like the same trouble that this country has experi enced. She sees Astoria the recognized seaport of Oregon because Astoria is at deep water; she sees a terminal rate going to Astoria with Portland one hundred miles inland facing a fight for a cheaper rate than Astoria gets in order to maintain her ocean traffic ,Time works changes and the posi tion one occupies today may be occu pied by his neighbor tomorrow. The British are said to be happy over the prospect that the German Liebknecht is a rebel of rebels. As navy is coming out for a fight in the m m. ' r p MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM OF BANKS THE FEDERAL RESERVE" BANKING SYSTEM OF WHICH OUR BANK IS A MEMBER, IS THE BEST BANKING SYSTEM EVER THOUGHT OUT. BnNMrili THE MEMBER BANKS HAVE PUT 137 MILLIONS OF GOLD INTO THE U. S. TREASURY. ON THIS GOLD THE GOVERN MENT ISSUES MONEY. "C IjUVCKN- WE CAN GET MONEY WHEN WE WANT IT BY TAKING OUR SECURITIES TO OUR DISTRICT FEDERAL RESERVE" BANK.1 YOU CAN GET YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU WANT IT WHEN YOU ARE A DEPOSITOR IN OUR BANK. ,wu nr" M wntn LET'S DO BUSINESS. COME IN. BANK WITH US. La Grande National Bank LA GRANDE, OREGON Capital $?O0.OOO.0O Surplua 60,000.00 . i Resource $1,000,000.00 Fred J. Holmes, President C. C. Penington, Vice President F. L. kUven, Cashier E. Zundel and H. E. CoolMge, Assistant Cashiers. DIRECTORS. . " ' Fred Holme C C Peningtoa A. Blokiand . J. G. Snodgrasa H. S. Brownton A, T. Hill J. F. Cc'iley F. L. Meyers H. E. Coolidge News from the St. Louis men'3 6tyles exhibit indicate that padding is in bad taste this year. If they con form with the styles, some of , the broad shouldered giants we so much admired, will probably reveal a decid ed gothic style of architecture. STORY OF A RIFLE an! When You Buy a Suit of Clothes Ask to See the Works ' If you were buying a wateh you would not be content with the case -you would want to see the wheels go round. You are not as much in- terested in knowing how your Suit looks on the dummy in the window, as 0 how IT is going to look on you. Internals are the secret of clothes wear ' it is the little things that count. ' " . " - - . ' Because the internals, "the works are 'right". The N. K. West &- Co. Clothing has stood up all these years and still maintains the claim of be-. - ' ' ing by virtue of absolute merit the ideal clothing for discerning men who. want the best. ' . '. This store is exclusive La Grande selling agents for - , "Hirsch-Wickwire" "Society Brand" and "Fidelity" Suits $15.00 to $30.00. Sold Only at West's "Nettleton" Shoes ........ "Tilt" Shoes ...... "Beacon" Shoes at .... ..... $6.50 and $7.00 ...............$4.00 to $6.00 1 ;..........: :. .$3:5o! Shoes that earn the good opinion of every wearer, i They fit unusually well, because unusually well made; and J the styles are right Here you will find the "old stand legs" of comfort, also the advanced styles for young men. i Get a correct fit and see what a difference it makes in J shoe comfort. We carry all widths. 1 , The Derringer Used In the Graves and Cilley Duel. AND ALSO BY DAVY CROCK J It Was Made About a Century Ago and I Still In Good Condition The Meet ing That Resulted In the Death of the Maine Congressman. , Among the thousands of relics In tbe United States National museum at Washington tbere are few objects more replete with historical Interest than a certain derringer rifle, catalogue No. 9509. This rifle was used by Colonel David Crockett of Alamo fame and was also the weapon fired by Hon. William J. Graves in tbe duel -with lion. Jonathan Cilley, resulting in the death of tbe latter. It was made about a hundred years ago and is still in ex cellent condition. Colonel Wright Rives. U. S. A., who deposited the rifle In the museum, states that it was made for his father, John Cook Rives, by Henry Derringer. John O. Rives was one of the publish ers, of the Congressional Globe, now the Congressional Record, and knew many congressmen, several of whom he was accustomed to take out to a field for rifle practice. Among them was David Crockett, pioneer hunter, soldier and congressman from 1S27-31 and J833-5, who later lost his life at tho Alamo In the Texas struggle for freedom. Crockett seemed to partlcu- larly like this rifle and often Joined the shooting parties to use it. The circumstances which led to the fatal duel between Messrs. Graves and Cilley of the bouse of representatives. In which this rifle figured so conspicuously,-were quite unusual and more or less complicated. The report of tbe Investigating committee appointed by the house covers the story of this duel well. An abstract of it taken from "Notes on . Duels and Dueling,'' by Lorenzo Sabine, follows: On Feb. 12, 183S, Henry A. Wise of Virginia presented to the house a copy of the New York Courier and Enquir er, charging a member of congress with corruption, and asked for an in vestigation of the charge. Sir. Wise stated that the author of the article was vouched for by the editor of the paper and that the bouse was called upon to defend Its honor. Jonathan Cilley, member from Maine, opposed the resolution and In debate said that if It was tho same editor who once made charges against a certain Insti tution and later received facilities amounting to $52,000 from the same institution, which he then gave his hearty support, he did not think the recent charges were entitled to much credit In an American congress. Mr. Cilley was quoting a published bouse committee report on the subject, but a few days later the editor of the paper. Colonel James Watson Webb, address ed a note to him asking if he were tho editor referred to and, if so, demand ing an explanation. This note was directly responsible for the duel between Cilley and Wil liam J. Graves of Kentucky, who un dertook Its delivery, on the floor of the house for his friend Colonel Webb. Mr. Cilley rcfiised to receive the note, be cause he chose to be drawn into no controversy with Colonel Webb, utat big that by so doing he meant no dis respect to tho bearer. But be refused to afllm or deny anything in regard to ColoneJSbJi,35krB(;ter, MrGravej Over 100 Different Hats Styles for Men The New Spring Styles are Ready for Your Selection. Just think of this big variety of men's hats it is more evidence of the ' fine service to be had at West's Store for men. Any style that you may want it is here. See the popular new styles for Spring, 1916. No trouble '' to show them, that's what we are here for. STETSON HATS $4.00, GORDNN HATS;$3.00 ''Man Hosiery was hot 'satisfied, however; and several notes between them were exchanged, with the result that Mr. Graves finally challenged Mr. Cilley because he would not say whether he refused the note on the grounds of any personal exception to Colonel Webb as a man of honor. Naturally Mr. , Cilley denied Mr. Graves the right to demand an abso lute "yes" or "no" answer and ac cepted the challenge. Their seconds, Hon. George W. Jones, delegate from Wisconsin terri tory, for Mr. Cilley and Hon. Henry A., Wise of Virginia, for Mr. Graves, arranged the details of tbe duel, which was fought with rifles at a distance of about ninety yards near the road to Marlborough, In Maryland. Mr. Wise experienced some difficulty In securing a rifle for Mr. Graves' use, but finally succeeded In borrowing Mr. Rives' der ringer rifle. The duel was scheduled for 3 p. m. on Feb. 24. 1838, and the two parties met near the boundary line of the Dis trict, on the Marlborough road. Mr. Cilley was accompanied by his second, i Mr. Jones; his friends, Mr. Bynum of North Carolina and Colonel James W. Scbanmburg, and by Dr. Duncan of Ohio as his surgeon. Mr. Graves was attended by Mr. Wise, his second; by his friends. Senator Crittenden and Mr. Mencfee of Kentucky, and Dr. Foltz of the city of Washington. The ground was marked off and the con testants took their places, with rifles cocked and triggers set Mr. Jones gave the word. Mr. Cilley fired first and Mr; Graves a second or two after him, but both missed. Despite tbe ef forts of their friends to adjust the mat ter after each hnd been exposed to the lire of the other, no satisfactory ar rangement could be made, and they ex changed shots again, also without ef fect Still beinpr unable to agree after much further argument their rifles be ing loaded, they went to their positions the third time. This time Cilley was shot through the body and killed. The congressional committee found Mr. Graves guilty of a breach of privi leges in the house, but held that Mr. Cilley bad remained within his rights. Tbcy recommended the expulsion of Mr. Graves from the bouse and that the seconds and friends be censured. AlhnnvT"N7" YTFeh. 5i nn i theory ' that nurses and attendant I assigned to state institutions some-! timf become so immrvml thnt ' have to be discharged chairman 6rd- way oi me state cava service com mission today sought legislation prov iding for the moral character of all! such, applicant for state institution' Many Stunning Gowns to be Worn Latest Parisian Orations:- Fanny Ward, the famous American star, who is to be seen at the Arcade on Friday and Saturday, in the Jesse L. Lasky production of "The Cheat," as the extravagant young . society leader, has ample opportunity to in troduce a number of the latest Pari sian gowns. Miss Ward was fortun ate enough to receive a number of the latest fashions from Paris just be fore her costumer was called to the French colons. These gowns show very short skirts with pantalettes- underneath. That they will be in teresting to the feminine jobserver goes without saying. In addition to the striking gowns, Miss Ward is given an opportunity to display her wonderful collection of jewels, among: -whirih is the famous pear-shaped pearl, presented to her toy the late Arch-Duchess Isabolle of Austria, and . the famous Ieugia bluo diamond, val ued at twentyfive thousand dollars.- New Spring Shoes New High Top Lace Shoes, like cut, in Soft Kid, the .very newest style. Price $5.00 per pair ' New High Top Button Shoes, another style in the the newest footwear. Price $5.00 per pair New Medium High Top in Patent and Kid combina tion, a yery stylish boot Price . $5.00 per pair New Patent Leather with Cloth Tops in both Welt and Turn Soles, a very classy shoe. Price... $4.50 per pah New Patent Leather with White Calf Tops in a new. pattern, a yery good Spring style. Price $4.50 per pair Many other New Styles at $3.00, $3.50 and $4.00 L J. French Shoe Co. V V positions. i
