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ua UKANDE evening observer
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1917.
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re-birth.
t Mr. Griffith's eternal production
was a revelation when it first burst
forth upon exacting New York and
the other great centers of the coun
try; later it was the attraction par
excellence of the theatrical world now
jt is universally proclaimed the drama
of the Union the spirit of these as
well as of the trying times gone by.
Lincoln's words and Lincoln's in
fluence lives today, as, perhaps, never
have they lived before and Lincoln's
is the guiding hand the all-prevad-ing
spirit of The Birth of a Na-
, tion, the Nation's play.
This wonderful production appears
at the Arcade Theatre, Tuesday and
to say that it will not be greeted
by overflowing audiences in La
Grande, is to say that Americans
have forgotten their nationality.
All of the seats for the evening
performance will be reserved. They
will toe placed on sale Saturday. The
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and 75c; balcony 50c.
The matinee
.r)0c; children
ARC A DE
NOTED JAPANESE STAR IN
ROLE OF MEXICAN BANDIT
. until it became necessary to film the
I scenes where a band of American cow-
I boys ride through the town. The
I cowboys with their horses were
. The idea of the hated Yankees pur- brought down in special train and
chasing a Mexican village for motion wore then instructed to charge
picture purposes in tfhese present per- through the principal sheet. Un
ilous times, seems more or less unbe- fortunately the Jeffe had failed to
believable, but nevertheless, this feat notify some of the citizens that they
was accomplished by tho Lasky-Para- wero jn the employ of the motion
mount Company for the filming of the picture company, consequently when
scenes in "Jaguar's Claws," in which tl;o cowboys, whooping nnd hollering,
Bossuo Hnyakawa will bo seen at tho ami firing revolvers, dashed down the
Arcade on Friday and Saturday sup- street, u number of the residents
ported by a caBt of unusual excellence, thought the expected invasion had ar
Tho story has to do with the adven-' rjVcd and promptly sought places of
tures of a particularly villainous Mex- 'safety.
- - ,prices wili be, adults
1 ican bandit and in order to secure the equal has ever sang here. His voice 25c.
proper atmosphere and settings, the has wonderful volume, purity and There will be only two showings of
Lasky Company sent a representative sweetness. TheTwhole company are this P'cture t,ne in the afternoon and
to negotiate with tho local Jeffe, or equally clever in their different of- one in the evening. It is strongly
mayor. The entire town, including ferings, costumed in gay coloirs and Bd that all wishing to see this pic
the calaboose, was rented for several f;ne aces the ladies are a very pretty ture navo ne'p orders for se"t8 n
days to the Lasky Company. Every-'. sinht. And thev deliver their offer- as earlv a8 Possible so that no one
thing progressed most satisfactorily . ngs jn a manner that always carries wi" disappointed. Phhone and mail-
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the audience with them. Those who orders will be accepted and the seats
see and hear the Spanish Troubadours he,d until 7:80 Tueslay evening,
will find that there is something new ',
and novel to be experienced. The' Deer Season Dates
show will be at the Arcade for one ' , . , 0 . . T ,
I uuug iwucu o. junui, ui., nas re-
night only Friday, August 24.
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work. The proprietors have so much
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Catarrh Medicine that thi'y offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that It fnlla
to cure. Bend for list of testimonials.
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DRAM BREATHES SPIRIT
OF
Ijovers of real music imd vocal sel
ections will certainly be treated to a
real surprise on hearing Sananes
Spanish Tioubadors, six artists of
wonderful ability. Ncllo Villa, famous
concert tenor, is with the show, and
it's doubtful if any tenor of his
O. A. R. PARADE HELD IN BOSTON."
Boston, Aug. 23 (United Press) The "soldiers of
yesterday" veterans of the O. A. R., more than 7,000
strong, inarched in a huge parade here yesterday the
second of the national reunion.
With the veterans marched other allied organizations,
among which was the Navy Medal Honor League, which
is holding its annual convention in conjunction with the
G. A. R. encampment.
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary, the Sons of Veterans,
Daughters of Veterans and the Women's Relief Corps ot'
the (3. A. R., also took part in the parade.
In front of the State House the veterans were reviewed
by Governor McCall; Commander-in-Chief of the (3. A. R.
William J. Patterson, of Pittsburg, Pa., and city officials.
Many a young soldier just beginning the game of war
watched with a thrill the veterans march by with a swing
that might be envied by many a regiment of today.
In the evening the veterans will attend a camp-fire
when prominent officers of the organization will speak.
EVERY TWENTY-NINTH PERSON OWNS AN AUTO.
Washington, Aug. 23. (United Press) With one au
tomobile for every 11 persons in the state, Iowa led the
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In these trying times of National
stress, no attraction cf the theatre
can so satisfy and hearten as that of
D. W. Griffith's "The fiirth of a Na
tion," that mighty drama of Amcri-
ceived a letter from Attorney Gen
eral G. M. Brown explaining the con
flict of dates of the open season for
deer as it appears in the Game Law?
of 1917.
The letter points out that the date
August 15 to October HI was set by
previous legislatures. 1 he open sea
son as fixed by the legislature of
1917 is from September 1 to October
31 and being a later act must prevail
over the date previously set.
The bag limit for one season is
two deer with horns.
country in 1916 in the number of motor cms per capita,
according to official figures in the government office of
Public Roads.
California was second Avith one car for every 12 inhabi
tants. Nebraska and South Dakota had one for ever 13. Arkan
sas stood last in the list of States with only one car for
every 116 persons.
The national average? was one for
By sections, the south had relatively
proportion to population.
every twenty-nine
the fewest cars in
FEMININE SMOKERS BOOST
REVENUE.
UNCLE SAM'S
Washington, Aug. 23. (United Press) Since sister
Susie learned to Woav smoke rings through her nose and
took to carrying her cigarettes in jeAveled cases, Uncle
Sam's revenue has been boosted more than $12,000,000,
according to official figures here. Receipts from taxes on
all forms of tobacco showed this increase, and the biggest
jump was in cigarettes. Feminine devotees of the weed
are believed responsible for a big part of the gain in
revenue.
ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE CHINESE TRADE.
Canton, China, July 21. ("Bv mail) Relations between
China and America, which have registered manv evide!vc:
lately of their increasing importance now and after the
the war, have been given impetus in the formation of the
Chinese-American association hnvo
Chung Wing-Kwong, vice-president of the Canton
Christian College, heads the hcav organization which aims
to promote trade and other forms of intercourse between
the two nations. Returned students from the United
States are taking an active part in the Avork.
TWO AMERICANS AWARDED MILITARY CROSS.
Loudon, August 1 (By mail) (United Press) Tavo
American lieutenants of the Canadian army today wear
the Military Cross as a mvard for their bravery and lead
ership under fire. A. II. Pannill. of Chatham, Va., and
Donald MacKae, of Washington, .1). C, Avhose father is in
the adjutant-general's office, Avere decorated by King
George in recognition of their valor.
Pannill, at Vimy Ridge took command of a company,
captured part of a second-line trench and established a
machine-gun position in a crater beyond the trench. His
command suffered severe casualties. Pannill himself,
though wounded by shrapnel, remained on the job for 2-1
hours consolidating the gains. He recently transferred to
the Royal Flying Corps.
Maclfae found that his major's crown Avas keeeping him
out of action beause the army needed aetic lieutenants
and Avas plentifully supplied Avith major officers. The
Washington man was so anxious to fight that, he "pulled
two stare" from his sleeve and took the rank of lieutenant.
The act for Avhich he received the Military Cross Avas per
formed on the Vimv front some time before the big assault.
Portland, Ore..
TIavnie has on file
an othcer in the Oregon Humane society. He Avas civen
a deputy sheriff s appointment early this Aveek.
Aug. 22. (United Press) George
a claim for exemption because he is
TRUNKS
A large attractive line of Trunks and Bags just
received from the East. The prices have not been
advanced but cut. This is the only article we
know of being cut, and think it our duty to let
our many satisfied customers know and take ad
vantage of this opportunity.
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