La Grande Observer from La Grande, Oregon • Page 1

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1917. NUMBER 215. ti I DR. PUT GOES 10 HOI LAKE HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTES 10 6IVE WILSON POWER Will I BRITISH ARE III PURSUI1 GEORGE STODDARD. PUBLIC CITIZEN, DEAD BODY IS EN ROUTE HERE-FUNERAL IS SUNDAY Af ONE O'CLOCK sim DAYS SANATORIUM TURKS ABANDON QUANTITY OF C.

C. PENINGTON BUYS IUCHEY CORNER AND WILL INSTALL MODERN PLANT. Bill as Drafted Authorizes President to Use Guns and Gunnersand to Protect Americans on the High Seas. EQUIPMENT AND THROW GUNS INTO TIGRIS RIVER. Du Phy passed through La Grande tnlay on his way from Spokane to Hot Lake, whore he will take up his residence permanently and assume active operations at the Hot Lake sanatorium.

During the last two months the sanatorium has been completely over-'hauled and the hospital remodeled so as to make it modern in every Te-spect. Dr. Phy has been a practicing physician and surgeon over twenty years La Grande is to have a new C. C. Penington, a prominont busi END CAME LAST NIGHT AT SANTA CRUZ, CAL ness man, has closed a deal for the1 purchase of tho 56 by 90 property I at the corner of Washington and I Depot streets, own-l and occupied by G.

M. Richf v-aich will be used as the home of the new laundry. I The Richey building is a modern one London, Fob. 28. (United Press) Jt js announced that the British are continuing their pursuit of the retreating Turks ct Mosopatmi.

The statement said: "Monday the British engaged the enemy on three sides. The Turks abandoned quantities pf equipment and 6tarea thirty miles northwest of Kunt. They threw their guns into tho Tigris. The British recaptured the gunboat Firefly, cap Dead Man Rated Between (750.OM and $1,000,000 Was Prominent In L. D.

S. Church and Was Noted for Philanthropies He Made His Fortune Without Inheritance Or Aid As a Young Man He Worked 16 'and has recently been practicing his profession in Spokane. A number of his patients will follow Wm to the Btory brick, wh-u full concrete basement. Only a few minor changes will havo to be mado. Tho plant and nroo- Washington, Feb.

28. (United Press) The House foreign committee approved the bill that the President might use guns and gunners and hundred million dollars to protect Americans on the high seas. The refused to authorize President Wilson to use "other instrumentalities." They inserted an amendment against using the war risk bureau funds to insure ships carrying munitions. The latter provision may bring the whole armed ships and munitions question into the situation and develop unpleasant complications. Representatives Shackleford, Huddleston, Cooper and Porter voted adversely.

They submitted a minority re-Arf. Thomuson filed an individual minority report. Hot Lake sanatorium. Dr. Phy was formerly connected tured one Turkish ship and destroyed another." Hours a Day.

ea-ty will represent an investment tof 130,000. An experienced laundryman has with Hot Lake for eight years, going there from Bilker City and built it up from a small house to tho big, modern sanatorium of today. iWHion he left there five yer.rs ago for Spokane. Referendum Will Start Against Bills been engaged to come to La Grande to take charge. Within sixty days it is expected that the plant will bo installed and in operation.

The plant will be up-to-dai and modern in ev George E. Stoddard died in the Saor-ta Cruz hospital last night about 7 o'clock of bladdor trouble. The body is en route to La Grande. The funeral will be held from the Latter Day Saints church Sunday at 1 p. m.

Interment will be in the Latter Day Saints cemetery. Mr. Stoddard, had the institution was caring for over 200 transient guests Mid patients a day, practically all of whom wore from outside the county and covering prac tically all the northwest. Salem, Feb. 28.

(United Press) It is reported that the referendum Dr. Phy purchased and assumed possession of tho Hot Lake property probably start against the sterili ery respect, and each machine will be operated by a separate motor. "We will do good work and give the people good service," said Mr. Penington this morning, "and for that reason will install the most modern plant possible, and will have experienced people in charge of every de January 1 and since that time has been seriously ill Santa Cruz the past two weeks. He was operated upon hurriedly two weeks ago Sunday and alternately became better an4 worse since that time.

Vestreday afternoon hemorrhages set in and his zation bill, the insurance code, and the bill removing tho commercial fishing dead line to three miles below the Oregon City Falls. been remodeling and improving the hotel and hospital so as to make it one of the most modern and complete on tho Pacific coast. He has installed tho most modern X-ray apparatus to partment. The commercial fishermen are against the latter. Fraternal ord- The committee defeated an amendment prohibiting President Wilson from arming munitions ships.

The Senate action is not expected until late tonight or tomorrow. The Senate military committee agreed to report the army bill carrying the universal training amendment. Austria officially denied her submarines sunk the American ship Law. Ambassador Penfield cabled the state department the Law's captain was unable to identify the submarine. Several members of the crew were Germans.

The development relieved the Austrian-American situation and increased the gravity of the German situation. It is believed the submarine is undoubtedly German if not Austrian. death followed quickly. Bladder trouble had been bothering Mr. Stoddard for the past couple of years, Though rated as a man worth be-.

surgical and medical ers are developing opposition to the diagnosis. His aim insurance code. They dislike rcgula- tie had and equipment for Union Woman Died and object is to make Hot Lake the 1 tions imposed upon them. Many peo- best equipped surgical and medical in pie oppose the sterilization bill. it, tween $750,000 and $1,000,000, TeSierOay ATiernOOn Utah, Idaho, Oregon and California, (where he has business and social ac- 'quaintnnces, Mr.

Stoddard was first Mrs. Laura Sirrine of Union, wifu known as a man. Every worthy cause THE WEATHER stitute in the Pacific northwest, the development of which he will make his future career. This means a great deal to Union county as practically all the money coming through this institution is money which would otherwiso not come to this section of the country. Theodore Sirrine.

died in Union received his support and in eacn com of of heart failure yesterday afternoon Portland, Fob. 28. (United Press) The weatiier forecast: Fair; wkidn. at four. Funeral arrangements hnv not yet been made.

man naval aeroplanes shelled a hos-tiln transnort in the Northern Aegean Sea. and returned unscathed despite' House Votes to Hold. Food Investigation munity enueavor ne was a womer. He was one of the five men whose contributions mado tho La Grande Y. M.

C. A. an assured institution. He was a director of the association at the time of his dentil. He helped in tho formation of the group of me who built the Grande Ronde hospital.

He contributed toward nearly every endeavor of tho Church of Jesus Christ of Ijitter Day Saints in this the violent shelling. Two enemy planes pursued. Ed. E. Kiddle Speaks in Favor of Good Roads Bill Y.M.C.A.

Shows Re-spect to Mr. Stoddard Dr. E. S. Conklin's Lecture Was Enjoyed I intake.

He has been this stake's The Y. M. C. A. announces that all games and gymnasium ample, they are figuring on a million dollar bulk grain elevator and dock, i president since September, 1914.

Washington, D. Feb. 28. (United Press) The house pussid the Ber-land amendment to the sundry civil bill providing $400,000 wherewith the federal trade commission investigates food prices. Tho vote was 247 to 158.

The sundry civil bill passed without a record vote. J-j At the time of his death Mr. Stod-dard was president of the Stoddard classes will bo discontinued the 4 remainder of this week, in re-f spect to George Stoddard, a di- Club Sub- rector, a member and a loyal Speaker Before Neighborhood Last Night Discussed "The Conscious." friend of the local Young Men's Lumber company of Baker, vice-president of the Grande Ronde Lumber company at Perry, vice-president of the Nibley-Minumugh company ct Wallowa, vice-president of the San Vicent Lumber company of Santa Cruz, California, and a director and Christian association. By the death of Mr. Stoddard the Y.

4 while they have several millions now up in the Port of Portland. "There are thousands of acres of land in Central Oregon awaiting development, being held back by lack of transportation facilities, and the can well afford to pay liberally for transportation facilities such as a good automobile road would give them. And if Union and Baker counties do not get busy, they are liable to see tho main overland auto Ed. E. Kiddle spoke yesterday to the business men on good roads.

Tho Observer ran part of his speech Tuesday and today runs the conclusion "In order to have any good road legislation, it must be state-wide legislation and in state-wide legislation we cannot ex-pect to always get an equal division of the spoils. But, if we get nnrrow minded and will not play unless we are the favored one, at least one of the favored ones we will not get anywhere. "While Portland is getting some brnefit of the road being built, we are other things of her. For ex- Ambassador Gerard Will Sail Today M- C. A.

loses one of its best 'I- supporters in the city. Dr. E. S. Conklin, of the University of Oregon, lectured on "The Sub-Con-scioue" at the Neighborhood club rooms, the library, last night.

The speaker traced 1he history of thought on the sub-conscious from Spinozzi to (Continued on Page Eight.) Fb. 28. nsvcholocrists and thinkers. Washinsrton, The theories of Morton, rTinco ana (Continued oa Page Eight.) Tributes Are Paid to The Memory of George Stoddard Sigmund Froid were discussed as well LATE NEWS BY WIRE ed Press) The state department cable said that Ambassador Gerard was scheduled to sail from Coruna, Spain, today. George Rankin of Hilgard is in the eity today.

British Attacks Reported Repulsed of the most progressive men of the community and especially one having the community most at heart." British Are Within Two Miles of Bapaume. London, Feb. .18. (United Press) The British are within two miles of Bapaume. The German retreat slowed PoHtmaHter Bragg Says "Big Ixjss." E.

E. Bragg "It was not George Stoddard's monsy thiit endeared him to 1a Grande people. It was his manhood. His loss is a big one to La Grande. I do not know of another man we could mine moro than he." a3 references to Munsterberg, Jones, and others.

Mrs. R. J. Green opened the meeting with a piano solo, Chopin's Waltz, and an encore The Eagle. Mrs.

Logan presided and introduced the speaker. Following the lecture a colonial tea was enjoyed. Mrs. T. J.

Scroggin and Mrs. J. P. Graham poured and a number of young women assisted. The women were dressed as colonial dames and belles.

Dr. Conklin left today for Pendleton where he will lecture tonight. The lectures under the auspices of the Neighborhood club are open to the ii, but is strongly resisting. Mud and immense barbed wire entanglements are hampering the advance. J'atroLs Big oss to La Grande.

Fred B. Currcy "The death of Stoddard is one of the biggest lossea that La Grande has sustained since the death of J. M. Church. He will be missed in all circles." have not located the German's next strong defense line.

"Wonderful! Dave Stoddard Says Berlin, via Sayville, Fob. 28 (United Press) It is announced that the (British reconnoitering advances Aeroplanes Raid Brebach Iron Works. London, Feb. 28. (United Press) The admiralty an Man." Dave Stoddard '1 worked 12 years for him, and though I was a relative, I can say that I have never worked for a finer man.

I have never heard airainst Artois positions were repuls- public, Big Man, Valued Citizen. Fred J. Holmes "With the death ot Mr. Stoddard the community has lost a big man and a valuable citizen one nounced that aeroplanes raided the Brebach Iron Works Sunday. Several air battles took place.

One German ma- one of his employes yet but who would ed. Tho French seized the German river positions west of the Aisne valley. Later they were recovered. The French a tacks failed on the west bank of the Meu.se. He was a won- who will be missed by every industry.

hine was destroyed. say the same thing, dor-mun." British Lose Fewer Men in February lie wu irii'nu oi rvery imui in every walk of life." Son of Dead Mother Cries For Vengeance. Washington, Feb. 28. (United Pess) President Wil Will Miss His Courage and Counsel.

"In the death of Mr. Stoddard," said George Palmer, president of the Wants Vote Bryan son received Austin llov's cablegram demanding veng Hard Place to Fill. Commissioner H. S. Brownton "The death of Mr.

Stoddard has left a place that can never be filled. Because of his faith and the good which he has done tho loss to the community can never be fully expressed." On Question of War Grande Rondo Lumber company, think this community has lost not only a representative man and a man of sterling quality but one who always responded to tho call of assistance for London, Feb. 28. (United Press) The official British February casualty list showed total losses from all causes, 20,461. This list is the lowest sine the war ctarted.

It is considered especially significant in view of the' fact that the British made the greatest gains in the whole war this month. Washington, D. Feb. 28. (Unit all worthy projects.

A man of genial qualities, looking upon the bright side eance for his mother's and sister's death on the Laeonia. He said: "I am an American living abroad for the promotion of American trade. My beloved mother and sister have been foully murdered on the high seas. I icall upon my government to preserve our citizens' self respect. I am of military age and able to fight.

I am ready if my country needs me to fight against brutal assassins. If my government stultifies my manhood, if the nation's manhood is remaining passive under this outrage, I shall take a man's chance under another flag." of life, casting rays of sunshine along his way, he is one who will bo missed with his hearty handshake, genial ONE CAR COAL IS RECEIVED. ed Press) Ex-Secretary William J. Bryan announced his intention of supporting the administration in the event of war. Until war comes ho intends to oppose "with all his resources," all things leading toward war.

He insisted on a referendum vote to decide whether a declaration of war should be mado. smile and pleasant "good morning," and above all his charity. the busi-1 One carload of coal has been re ceived bv the Sawyer-Holmes com A Good Father. J. G.

King "My personal acquaintance with George Stoddard has ieen somewhat brief, but it is impossible to meet any person be he great or small, but what it is possible to get an impression of some kind. 1 have received many impressions from the life of Mr. Stoddard. His quiet unassuming way has led many to have great respect for him, but beneath this characteristic, thone surely must have been a definite underlying foundation and this leads me to the one grent impression tihat I received from my acquaintance with pany. The other dealers nave reccivea none though both are expecting carloads today or tomorrow.

ness world wo will miss his courage and counsel." Among First Citizens. J. Foley No one can ever replace him. He was among our first citizens. Electrical devices for transmitting Naval Aeroplane Shells a Transport photographs by wire have reached such a stage of perfection in Europe that Tictures havo been sent 600 German Newspaper Says Laeonia Was Former Warship.

Berlin, via Sayville, Feb. 28. The Taglischc-Rundschau said the Laeonia was a British cruiser in nineteen sixteen and declared the admiralty changed the registry. It suggested the submarining was merely the fulfillment of the German threat that they would torpedo hospital ships when the registries were changed. The admiralty has no right to change a ship's status frequently, it said.

Progressive Man. Geo. T. Cochran "Our associations with Mr. Stoddard in business and miles.

hira, and that is, the splendid relation- civic matters were always of the high-1 There is Catholic daily newapaper Berlin, via Sayville, Feb. 28 Press) It is announced that Ger- continued on Pago 8.) ent order and I regarded him as one published in Ticitu, China..