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LA GRANDE EVJIlst, UliSKli y'iLC U: Til UE rJ News From at HomeiLootrng Parties and Abroad , . . ' (By Associated' Press) .. American Aviator Killed . Tvrr, , (Associated Press) PARIS, Feb. 7.-AV. S. Taylor of Ro'selyn, L. I., an airman tlyuig as a member of the Frcueh es'adrille until lie pot Ins commission as an American aviator, was killed Monday, when the (icrinans brought down his airplane iar behind their lines. He was 'l.l years did. o Banks to Aid Government LOCALS X ork In Petrograd i AAnm h Brief (Associated J'ress) ' PETROC RAD, Feb. 7. Looting pal ties were reported I at work Tuesday and Wednesday in the Russian capital,) and .raids were made on the wine cellars. Armored earsj were used to fight the pillagers and many were killed and wounded. I .' Notice! ' February 10th 1 the last dny U. pay wider rent without the penalty. 2-K-2L 0- BOY (Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Whole-hearted eo -operation was telcgranhed to Knevet.-irA' "VTlAiI SCOUTS .TO SEPEAT OATH TONIGHT (Associated Press) NHW YORK, Feb. 7. At, 8:25 tomorrow .night all over the 'country, every boy scout will stand and salute the flap and repeat the boy scout oath in the presence of the Stars and Stripes, on the occasion of the eighth anni versary, of the organization.-.- ',. ! . o - Help win the mar. We sell Oov- orumeut Thrift Stamps, 25c each. La Grande Pharmacy. ' 8-S-2t. The Oregon girl, Margarita Fiahor, to Hiss Jackie tt tho Army, at the Star. Saturday only. 2-fi, 7, 8. .Notice! February 10th Is the last day to pay water rent without the penalty: ., ".' '. ; i--8t. . Sugarless Nuepetf ' si the La Grande Pharmacy. Tho new confae tton made by J. O. McDonald Choco lute Co., Salt Lake, U. S. A. 2-2-tf. Miss Jacklo of the Army stars Margarita Fisher, tho Oregon Kill. Coming to the Star Saturday. 3-8. McDonald'! Sugarless Nugets at the La Orando Pharmacy. 2-8-.2L "WAR-SAVINCS ' STAMPS mark an epoch In our NATIONAL LIFE." Secretary McAUoo. call i tn ' office mid in-' spect . ..i. V phone, Th nil- server. Main ,.'.' G.;t of fi. ders promptly attendod to tv j osaoie prices. we carry a largo and complete stock of letterheads, envelopes, etc. Orders for engrav ing, luilf-toneB, Benin, rubber stnmps, etc., promptly filled. 2-4-tf. OPl'ORTUNiTlES FOR WOMEN in the business world are nof opening to a greater extent tlm:y tvir Jw iore. The' woman who is capivjlti of doing the wotk left behind by tho man who is called to the colors is , doing patriotic work just as if tho wore a Red Cross nurso. Find youi opportunity for useful service through liio classified ads. ENEMY AIRPLANES BROUGHT DOWN AYASI1IXCTOX, Feb. 7. The number of enemv air- banks in response to his appeal that all banks and trust phines brought down by the allies' airmen from January companies in the United States set aside one tier emit 1 2b to reni uary ( was Ob. . or tiieir total resources everv two weeks, for u 'uci-iod of twenty weeks, to invest in certificates of indebtedness preparatory to the Third Liberty Loan. Gov't May Have Railroad Deficit WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. The railroads earned $958,- j 000,000 in 1917, according to figures for eleven months I by the Interstate Commerce Commission and estimates for the month of December. This sum is slightly in excess I ot the $9-1:0,000,000 which it is estimated by Chairman i.C ci ....: . t j i. .. ci .. . a . j i ... . ... ; i ttiiiiui oi uie nenaie committee mat tne government will have to pay for ruiming'the railroads during 1918.. Com pared with 1917 the railway income for recent months have been showing a decrease, and considering the rising 'costs, of wages, materials, etc., and the the government Inay face a deficit, although the administration hopes to be able to cut expenses and effect economies to offset the reduction in income. J J 4 j l t J i j J 1 CONSERVATION CAI.lCNOAIt .J. , OltKdOX .. . ' . Sunday One porklens meal; evening meal whoatless. .J. Monday -Ono porkless meal; J. uso no wheat. J Tuesday Use no pork; even- .J. iiiK meal wheatleas. Wednesday One meal; pork- less; uso no wheat.' J Thursday One meal pork- J less; evening meal wheat- . less. J Friday Ono porklcss meal; J. evening iuo:il wheatless. J Saturday Use no pork; even- J. ing meal wlieatlcEs. .J. ..." .J. .J. .J. .J. .J. .J. .J. .5. i. .j. 4. .J. .J. .J. .j. Colonel Roosevelt Resting Easy (Associated Press) NEW YORK, Feb. 7. Colonel Roosevelt is resting easy in the Roosevelt hospital, where he was operated on yesterday for fistula and abscesses in both ears. His physicians issued a bulletin tonight at 9 o'clock, saying that "they are very hopeful about his progress but that they are unable to state positively what further opera tions will be necessarv." , Republicans Oppose President (Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Republican opposition to the administration bill introduced in the Senate yesterday at the request of the President has developed. This bill gives the President blanket authority for the reorganiza tion and co-ordination of the government agencies. A conference of Republican senators, the first since the war, was called late today for Saturday by Republican Leader Gallinger. This will consider the new bill. Bitter opposition has been openly expressed by Republicans and privately by several Democratic leaders. Twenty-five signatures were placed on the call. The Republicans also expect to take joint action on the War Financing Cor poration which Secretary McAdoo is advocating. 0 MARYLAND FOR PROHIBITION ANNAPOLIS, Aid., Fel). 7. Indications are that the legislature will ratify the Federal prohibition amendment. The House, by a vote of 58 to 42, joined the Senate in approving the report of the temperance committee, favor ing the adoption of the amendment. The resolution rati fying the amendment has been advanced to its third read ing and its passage is assured. JUDGE LANDIS TO GIVE DECISION 'DEPENDABLE "SERGE .IN .USEFUL GOWN'-' 4 Our Honor Roll It- s (I I" fM?iti , Thoalways-ready - gown ' for street weir, shopping, matinee, all the various occasions when woman would bo well dressed but inot overdressed, has an invariable ysolutlon either silk or serge. In jthis -case It is sergo, with toucher of satin, depending for Its trim mlngs of Intricate braidings at the wrists and about the bodice, CHICAGO, Feb. 7. Federal Judge Landis will give a decision tomorrow on the validity of the search warrant issued agents of the Federal Trade Commission, which resulted in the seizure of documentary evidence in the office of Henry Veedcr, general counsel of Swift-& Co. The government attorney used the search warrant in get- j!.. . .. i... e .11 1 ,.!........ .... 1... v..... 1... 1.:.- XlUg evidence 01 aucgeu jcn'im-n on uiu jmii. 111. 1111: ing packers. 0 PORTLAND OFFICES COLD AT NIGHT PORTLAND, Feb. 7. The fuel administration has ordered heat shut off in office buildings using fuel oil, from 5:30 p. m. to 7 a. hi. daily, until further notice. This is said to be necessary in oruer to conserve mei 011. Jioteis and apartment houses have been asked to save fuel. 0 GOVERNOR'S SON IN HOSPITAL SALEM, Feb. 7. Governor ltliyeonibe has received 1 news that his soil Karl, who he feared might be ou thej Tuscania with the 2nh Engineers of which he was a; member, was ill in a Washington hospital. He had been transferred to another regiment. , o COAL TRANSPORTATION BELOW NORMAL WASHINGTON, Feb. 7. Coal transportation is still far below normal. Reports said that many coal centers lacked cmptv cars. It will take a week to restore coal transportation to the same degree of order as existed last week. i :- : Tj:i.lX;itAM UItS: ItllllOltS! Now Is tho i;me to sub scribe or renew your subscrip tion as there will be no more premium given after the first of February. I'leasu pay Telegram sub scriptions to me at my store. Piiono all new subscriptions t.) Red 3.151 A. G. Herman, 400 Fir Street. " I .j. .1. .;. .j. .j. .j. .j. .j. jt. .j. .j. .t. . Following are the names of the men who enlinted in the U. S. Mar ine corps' through the ' La Grande office: Joss Rosenhaum, Marc Island, U. S. Navy; Earl Roscnbamn, Mare la- lund, U. S. Navy; James Rosejibuuin, baloon squadron, Omaha, Nebr. sons of Mrs. K. Rosenbaiuii of La Grande. ' ' , . CJarenco J. Lambert, La Grande; Horace li. Pileo, Idaho; Benjamin 10. Oekier, La Grande; Heber W. Conrad, Suminorvllle; Ralph E. Likes, Sumuiei'Ville; Geo. K. Grenier, La Grande; J0I111 P. Toliin, Fnter prise; Wm. Volsweukler, Island City; Wernor K. Knutu'en, Alicel; Adolph A. Groupe, La Grande; Paul J. Cook, La Grande; Thomas I!nr ron, Iloldnian; Helva L. Adams, Is land City; Harry II. Amell, La Grande; William L.. Amos, Ijt Grande: James R. Chandler, Elgin; niell G. Brown, Pendleton; Frank S. Uliich, Pendleton: Vnl Herring, 3partn; James It. Roblos, Suuiinei' villc; Leonard Millman, Cove; Wlll innl F. White, Cove; Paul N. Sea quest, La Grande; Ford D. Vandecnr, Ourkee; Carl J. Zeaman. Union; Stephen A. Hutchinson, Union; Arch ie Mitchell, La Grande; '.' 'lis L. Scott. Joseph; Henry J. 1- , Per- rv: Harlan E. McCann, Vi:-u, John! - Y n...,lni flin..l..n 1. max ouit, ua v.iiiuuu, v-iii.1.., ... , T TT1 l A I WltSOn, L.OHUlie; t iHimia v. vii.ii- brod, Union; Sanford E. Chapman, Wallowa;, Howard B. Chllders, Los tino; "Waiter S.' Andrew; La Grande; Frederick R. Knautz, North Powder; F. L. Wiglesworth, Union; Samuel Paterson, Union; William McKlnley Pntorson, Union; George M. Carl ton, Enterprise; John N. Cayoll, Union; Irwlng Price, Union; Judd Smith, La Grande; William E. Gray beal, Inibler; Dewey Lee Harris, Enterprise. MAIL AND TRAIN SCHEDULES Vo. No. No. No. o. No. TliAHV SCIIlllllMi West liound Ai'i'lves -To Portland.... 9:BGp. m. 19 To Portland .. .12:30 a. in. 17 To Portland... 0:00a.m. K.i.st Ihiiind. 4 To Chicago.... B:4fta. m. (jTo Salt Lake 11:25 a. m. 18 -To Chicago 8:2.1 p. in. DUPAItTTItH OF MAIL Leaves office for train No. 17 (West bound) 8:25 a. in. Leaves office for Train No. 3a (To Joseph) 8:25 a. m. Leaves Office for Train No. 0 ( East bound I 10:55 a. in. Loaves Office for Train No. 1 8 ( Knst bound I 7:55 p. in. Leaves Office for Train No. 5 (West bound 9:10 p. in. Leaves Office for Traill No. 4 ( East bound) 0:10 p.m. All mails as nearly as possible should bo dropped in the postofflco prior to Die hours listed above in ordor to avoid congestion at tho de pot boxes. The only mall necessary to take to the depot is that to be posted nfter 9:10 p. ni. The co-operation of tho public Is solicited In connection with this matter. E. E. BRAGG, Postmaster I A Penny a Day Means a Kit-a-MontK f or a j ; 'M Boy :;at ;theiEroiit; !,' .' -'" ''. .' . ' i!'-.. '; ' ' ' 1 Vr . '.'.', '' ' ."'''. . . .'' ' ' P . 'i ' '-WT?' '" 'v!f-'' ( ! P i LOST Everyday or so lost ariiooj are received for their owners. If yon lose somethinfr, Phone your lost adv. to The Observer Main 37. Classified ads solve your want problems. CAPABLE WORKERS ARE IN DE MAND for the nationul service calls many from their accustomed tasks. Me. i vho arc not available for military eirvice at tho front lire still able lo render real national service at .-.nir.e through helping to keep the wheels of industry nnd trade running to capacity. Classi fied advertising will help you to I find the wotk for which you arcl best suited and that'3 tho only vork you RhonM try to do. I New Domestic Gas Maker Eurns Kerosene Oil, Ten Hours on One G-' .fi::- simple and easiest operated. Now dc.nn sl rated at 10K III 1 1 1 street, next to Currey Fre-s Printing Shop. R. F. FRASER, County Agent La Grande, Oregon Every man, woman and child in th is , city, can; help keep one ofour boys at the front supplied with e.igarets and. tobacco -by' setting aside onex-ent a day for each working day..' . ' , " . i ', Just think wliat this little sum will do! iFor .25, cents we: will "enter your name on our Tobacco Fund h'st and will aend 45 echts worth of smoking to bacco and cigarots to our boys-iu. France' ,hi- the Jut will be a; postal eaH stamped and addressed to' youj and on the kit. wUI m: a r. '(i-'f-rs f v -;! i asking him to write a message to you dh'the i postal. and njail-'i. The Red Cross takes charge of these' kits .of smoking materia". j tributes them; the French government sends back the postal beai.. ..ul eent United States stamp and admits the tobacco free of duty. Surely if as busy an organization s the Red Cross Society and as pre occupied officials as those of the French government will do these things to see that our soldiers get a chance to smoke, it isn't asking much to ask you to set aside one cent a day for the purpose. Send in your contributions cf any amount 25 cents, $1.00, $5.00, or more. For every 25 cents .that you give, a separate postal bearing your name goes to the front. Here's 45 cents worth of tobacco which is sent for your quarter: A package of Tuxedo tobacco and four books of cigaret papers. Three pouches of Bull Durham Tobacco and three books of papers. Two packages of Lucky Strike cigarets, twenty pig:' rets in each package. A return ) :tal card addressed to the contr: which the soldier win pen his appreciation and gratit i i -;i't. THE OBSERVER TOBACCO -. ID
