La Grande Observer from La Grande, Oregon • Page 2

AD CHANGES EVERY WEEK MORNING OBSERVER THE BEST GOODS ARE Stoddard Backus its constitution. It has given to the United States five Presidents and the list of distinguished men and women it has r. a. CURREY, DITOR PBOPRITOR Wood Company WHOLESALE RETAIL DEALERS IN produced is a long one. During I Improving Wc are ail the time improving the gnidit nf our Goiiery, We are always willing to pay a little more to have better finish or to have goods ground properly, go that they will cut.

OUR BXl'A INU Cutlery Department Where price la tho only test we do not try to compete. Wo sell cheap, medium and fns cutlery because our trsde demands at. grades, but we do not sell tlia cheapest. One Year in Advance $6.60 Hix Months in Advance (3.60 Per Month 65 Single Copy. 05 I ue rOiWBM wi.

"MI8B Boxley," began tlie young politician, "er Maude, 1 love you. "Ob, this is so sudden!" she exclaim ed. "But surely you must have guesswl. I have been calling here so much of late." "Ah, jv but since you are politician, I thought your visits were 'with ut "Philadelphia Press Provident. The Cook Would ye mind giving me a recommendation, ma'am? The Mistress Why, you have oulj just come.

"Hut may not want to give wan when 1 do lie leaving." Life. I) the Civil war it sent 310,000 well equipped men into the field and furnished many successful Qenerals. Cuba became an independent republic on May 20', 1902, by We guarantee every knife, razor Published Daily Except Monday. Entered at the Poet Office at La Grande, Oregon, aa Second Olase Mail Mattel All orders deli verttl promptly mi-l lull measure assured. Oliainwomi from the Perry mills $2.50 attheyardund 3.l)0 delivered.

Yards ueartbeH elevato- on Greenwood btrei I Phone 67-6 16-inch wood S5.50. o'c, and we mean what we say. the grace of the United Statts! If any person will give tti r.i..p for knifo. razor, he t) 6 I will never have to buy again. Th dv after he asks her to many Sunday, Hay 24, 1903.

Cheap prices do not make cheap goods. But ndther do high prices make good goods. Comparison is the truo test of value. lilm she goes arouud the bouse anil takes Inventory of the glmcrucks whleb arc hers and which she can take wltt her Atchison Globe. OHIO AND CUBA Watch for our Neckwear and Overalls Ad Next Tuesday ail after it had driven its oppressor Spain from the new world.

It celebrated its first anniversary with great joy and pomp. Cuba's future depends upon the wisdom and justice exercised by her rulors iu, dealing to preserve the social construe ion of her body politic so as to kep the old Spanish element on top and all others in an inferior position, her career will be similar to the other Spanish republics in America; republics in name but olegarchies in fact, disturbed by revolutions stagnant and uti progressive. The most formidable obstacles to Cuban progress iB Spanish pride and the baronial arrogance XOT1CK TO CONTRACTORS Saleil bids will receivid at the office of Charles Burggraf. architect. Albsny, by the Hoard of Regents of 'he State Agricultural College ol tho Oregon, until 1 o'clock Maj 30, for the ere "lion and com illation of a b.rn tor the Eastern Hregoi Stats Experiment Station, at Union Or Iinmeolately thereafter bids will opened nnd "AhmderSd by ihe committee.

A certified check to the amount 810tl, payable to Weatherfprn president of the Hoard of Regents inns each propo al as a guarantei that the bidder will enter Into a co i-tract and give an approved bond to the full amount of tho contract Plans anil speclfi at ions may he seen at the office of the architect. Albany, and at the ofileo of Church, La Grande, Or The committee reserves the right to reject snyor all hid. Appersou, Weatherford, John Daly cum-m ttce. Church. GROCERIES I There is all the difference in the world in Groceries.

We have the best and will fe be pleased to quote yon prices. Try our canned goods. We have all the leading brands. Try our Syrup. We have just what you have been looking for these many year.

RICE We have something extra nice in the rice line, wbich we would be pleased to show you. C. RALSTON NEBRASKA GROCERY STORE Cor. Fir and Jefferson Sis. On May 20, Ohio celebrated its one hundredth anniversary of statehood.

It was admitted into the Union by act of Congress passed November 29, 1802, but did not get fully organized und begin operation as a state until May 20, 1803. Its popu-lution in 1800 was 45,365 scattered over a wooded country of 39,964 square miles; less than half the size of Oregon. In 1900 it had a population of Its area by the census is given at 40,760 square miles. It was the seventeenth state of with the elements that compose the population. If she allows her policies to be dictated by the inherent pride of the Spanish part of the population, and shape her domestic regulations the Union when admitted, and of the sugar planters; both of What Is More Beautiful Than a Piece of Well Laundried Linen? wbich are diametrically apposed to republicanism; the onedenies liberty and equality to all but its own cast, and the other by his plantation discipline, formed in the time of slavery, holds the laboring man in contempt with neither social, political or civl DR.

NEWELL L. SMITB DENTIST Has moved bis office to the Rogers building. Office Connecting YViih Dr. Molitor's. OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 to 12 M.

1:15 to 5:3) 118-3 the first to prohibit slavery by (rights SALUTATORY ESSAY Union Steam Laundry White Brown Proprietors We have the Machinery to execute proper Laundry work and our people posess the "Know How." The combination insures the best work. We call for all work and insure its prompt return. A trial order solicited. By Miss May Wenham, Commencement Exercises May 22, Class 1903. WASH DAY MADE EASY Every day is wash day with us and we don't work had either.

That is because wo are prepared for business. You name the day and we will call and get your laundry. We do the work right and right on time. AB.C STEAM LAUNDRY PHONE 173. DEVELOPER OF CHARACTER SIHOLSNESS OF PURPOSE.

Delivered by Miss Mae Wenham An old proverb says, "Tho master of one trade can support a wife and seven children, but the master of tevon trades cannot support himself." The reason can be plainly seen. One concentrates his powers upon a single occupation, while the other scatters and wastes his energies. A fort is taken by tiring al! the guns at a single point. The man who succeeds in life is like a marksman firing at a target; if his shots miss the mark they are a waste of pow dlure, Is it strange that ordinary men also make failures? Ought wo to expect that the man whs starts out in life without any detinite purpose in view, ready to accept any position offered him, will some day amount to something The earlier tho purpose is settled what a young man will become, tho hotter it is for him. Those who have determined in boyhood what to make of themselves appear to have been successful Tho celebrated Dr.

Farr traced tho of his life back to his youthful days. Vhen a mero boy if ho were A Two Light Electrolier Union Steam Laundry White Building Phone 421 Thrift and energy, a wise counselor and a steadfast friend, to every peisnn who wishes to succeed, are the officers of the Farmers Traders National Bank OF LA GRANDE Empire style complete with etched glass shades and all attachments put up iu your residence for $5.00 See samples iu our window. der so in life what a man does must count, or it had almost as well bo left undone. Benjamin Franklin says, "He who follows two hares is sure to catch neither." James Watt Is an excellent example of singleness of purpose. In early life his lovo of mathematics and of me Furniture THB CAPITAL OF THIS BANK IS $60,009 AND SOBPM'S FUND $12,000 We Want Your Banking Business, chanics was very conspicuous.

One day his attention was called to tho steam asked, "What are you going to be," lie would answer, "A preachor." He delivered sermons to his playmates and sometimes a funeral sermon over a dead bird. His thoughts wero always on the one subject, ministry. Lord NelBon decided upon his profession and ontered tho Navy when only twolve years of age William Wirt resolved to be an author when he was thirteen. The most celebrated chemist that Harvard University ever had decided on his profession when yet a mere boy and had a laboratory in his father's house. When ho was twenty five he became ono of the best chemists in the country.

TIiub singleness of purposo not only directs the powers to the goal La Grande Light Power Co. issuing from his mother's tea kettle. For hours ho would experiment upon ttttttttt'T'tttt the Bteam and from this ho gained his first thoughts of tho power of that agent which has dono more to revoln ionize the world than any other thing. Although he made many inventions, hiB greatest work is tho steam engine. The Cost Is Little The Value is Great When you wish to refurnish your parlor or spare bedroom come to us.

We have just what you have been wanting and you will be surprised at the small cost. Sme of the most VvlldirS handsome designs ever brought to the city. E. Andross Co. By concentrating all IiIb thoughts upon this ono thing, -ho was enabled to ac I RONDE I I VALLEY CR) HOUSE I Jj I.

XProp. complish his purpose and "to rise, as his monument in Wist minster Abbey lias it, "to an emit ent place among the illustrious followers of science and the Undertakers and Embalmers La Grande's Leading W. Fairbanks Of the The Jersey Dairy has to say to tbe people of La Grande that he feeds his cows the best and swsetest of dairy foods to insure pure and healthy milk. No sour or fermented food used. He also wishes to say that he has a Jersey bull which will stand at his place in the Old Town this summer, Terms $2.00 cash at tune of service, wih privilege of returning cows if necessary.

No insurance. Rooming House but also shortens the distance to it. All occupations are equally honorable and the young man who undertakes one can distinguish himself whether he be a merchant or a bootblack. England boasts of a renowned "chimney sweeper," David Porter. He was kidnapped and forced to ork at this trade but so diligentiy did he labor t'.

at he was enabled to set up business for himte'f. Near the close his life he was mk'd how he made an occupation oo much des ised successful, he replied, "By never having an idle hour or an idle guinea." Young men often chcose an employ nit ti I. for the present only and never think of tbo future. The result is that in a lew years they receive no moie compensation than they did Thoroughly now throughout. Rooms from 25c to 75o by the night, week or month.

Cor. Adams Ave. and Fir 8L real benefactors of the world. 1 It inu.ies little difference whether a man determines to become merchant, statesman or blacksmith, singleness of purpose, together with diligence and perseverance, will always bring success. The one predominant thought of Luther was moral reform that of Newton, philosophy that of our Revolutionary fathers freedom and that of Washington, statesmanship.

One purposo mado them great and the world hotter. Even Paul found it necestary to have ono purpose in his work. And Solomon advised his "children "Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine cylids look straight before thee. Ponder tho path of thy feet and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left." "Too ninny irons in tho tire," is the cause of tho failure of thousands of Sewing Machines Style and Safety Continued on next page JOE WOODS I have purchased the St.

Louis Livery Stable from E. E. Conley aud am now prepared to furnish first class turnouts and reliable drivers to all. Horses boarded by the day, week or month. Day and night service.

JOE WOODS Cheaper Than Ever. The Singer sold upon terms to suit all customers. Second hand VI iV nes from $2.50 to $10. Go hand in hand when you use our teams. We have the moat stylish turnouts in the city and tho mos'.

reliable ones in the tounty. We run a boarding bouse for horses and few of our boarders over kick. people. By watching them all they fail to attend to them well. Dr.

Adam Clark's adviito was, "Keep them all agoing, poker, tongs and all But this is difficult task, for not one per on iu a STRAWBERRIES Are Now In the Market. A Fresh Received Daily Jk HOME MADE BREAD Better Than Ever. Remember We carry a Full Line of Fancy and Staple GROCER I ES Mucliines Repaired hundred can do it. They nil try to do something that is impossible. Nipp leon once exclaimed to one cf hisollleers who had said that it was Impossible to cross the Alps, "Impossible?" "impossible is the adjective i fools." Even ho found out at last that at Waterloo ho had "too many irons in the fire." Some of the most talented men that tho world has ever known failed lx-eause they tried to follow more than one purpose.

Coleridge, the grea est English critic that ever lived and who rose high absVf any of Ins associates made the greatest failure of them all lie would undertake to write a noein New Location would have my customers know that I hav moved to to new quarters where I am better prepared to do first-clats blacksmitliing than ever. Remember, I make aspecialty of horseshoeing, and guarantee all iiiv work. We don't give hem a chance. Ball Allen, Props. There is a man in attendence both day and night.

Should protect their beauty by Mteinf tint they have only Competent Barbers Tn he them. We will toot your ti. EVANS 10 GRANDY GROCERY COMPANY A. H. STONE La Grande, Oregon.

Otti ei i ft Vi Mutic Stoic hut would bMdh7 ever complete It. If great men like Coleridge miiko an utter Elmer Smith. I.