TEN BkY's
March 8th to 18th. .
In order to clear the space for my Spring line
"of carpets I will offer:
1.25 Moquottes tor. .95 5
1.25 Velvet fjr 90
1.10 Bruesells for 70 !
1.10 All wool 3-ply for 75
.75 All wool Ingrain for 57 I
.60 H-lf Wool Ingraiu for. . . 35 '
.50 Cotton cloth Ingraiu for .30
As they appuar in ray show window ranging from Si yards
to 30 yards at cflst and below cost. ;
REDUCED PRICES
On all styles of carpets during
March, and will give one National
carpet sweeper, worth 3, with each
purchase of 50 ydn of all wool carpel.
UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY :
My undertaker II. B. HISTEN, will r.ppcnj promt tly to
all c.tlls, day or uight I
F ANDROS Phone 91 :
J- rlNi-IWJJ) Residence Phone 367 :
HOUSIC KU RNKSIIlNtJS
OFFICERS:
R. Smith rrcs'ulent
J. M. Bebkt. r. . . . Vice President
J. M. Church..'. Cashier
F.L. Mkykrs Aunt. (Valuer
3655
rande National B
La Grande. Oieon
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $72,000.00
TranehctB a general bauking Imeinws. Buy ft and sellB exchange on
all parte of the worM, Collections a specialty.
The
Stoddard Lumber
Company
"Will Ibe ready for
business in n lew
days at tlie
LA GRANDE
PLANINGMILL
LADIES. We are prepared to make A tec lire will hew:ven by Rt. Rev.
jour dresses 'n all the iip-m-dalp JJ0 Reilly on Much It), at the
'iixhions at reasonable priees. We I R,aiemy , hall. AMh same time an
also do plain sewing. Residence two ei,.riilllneit will he jiiveii cunsls'
lilocks north of the little brick s. hml j, ,, 1)U irt(.lte BIi raVeral sel. c
house. Phone 57-S U n-.. by t tie inembcra nf Ht Marj's
Mrs Lewi- & Miss mi'h i -ir and ini.nl o! Ih- academy.
1 " -
1202 Adams Ave t
DJRKOTOliS:
J. M. Berry, J. M. Church
A.B. Conley, K. Smith
I.. C. Stanley
SOLD AND BECOHMENDED BY
A. T. Hili, Prescription Druggist.
10,000 War Horses
Spokane Wash March 9 It to prob
able that tbt Jsps will tide. Eastern
Washington and Eastern Oregon buret
in their fights against the Russian Bear.
A contract to aaid to have been awarded
to Dr Armstrong, of Nelson, B. C , to
purchase 10,000 head of horaea (or the
Japanese Army. The horses are to be
porchaee'l in Washington and Oregon,
and are to be entailer than the regula
tion cavalry hor-:es in nse in the United
States Army. The contract provides
that the horses are to be delivered at
the rate of 1000 per month
St Patrick's Dance
The Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men will give a grand hall in the Com
mercial club on the evenicg of St Pat-
tick's Dir.- Preparations are making
to make this the tersichorean event ol I
the season. -
The following ouiniit'ee has charge '
of the dance, viz; R Eversole, George
Gourley, A i.ong, Harry Walker, Ed )
PORTLAND
LOCAL
Eega, Iresh valluv SSuts, eastern, 2(o
Battel, creannry 60o and firslolass
dairy 5u per roll.'
Potatoes 80ctg per saok.
Appl(S,50c. to 7Acta. per dox.
Cabbage, ljrit. per lb.
Turkies, 10 ots. Ih. livo weight.
CKKKAI.3
Wheal 74o tob'Oc per bn.
Oats 1. 10 per oental '
Barley 8tle per oental
Portland Market.
The steady decline iu Eastern and
loreign markets has taker) the life out
oi the local wheat market. Buyers
and sellers are farther apart than ever
and business is at a standstill, witb
the t. oe deoidedly weak.
WHEAT Walla Walla, 75c;
blue-stem, 79c; Valley, 80.
BARLEY Feed, 22 per ton, brew
iiit,$24; rolled $26.
FLOUR Valley, If 3 .90 and 3.95 per
tarrel; bar dwbeatBtratghts, f.4.20 and
4 10; elears, 3.8.ri and 4.00; hard what
pateuts, $4.00 and 4.10; Dakota bard
Statement to the Public
Be it known: Thai I, James M.
Murphy, having been duly announced
at the regular Muss Convention of
the citizens ol La Grande the regular
nominee for tbeclBce of City Treasurer
to be voted lor at the coming city elec
tion do under my oath, make this
public statement:
1. 1 am under no obligations to
use either of the banks of this city as
a deoositury of funds comiug into my
hands, belonging to the oity.
2. That upon my election and as
sumption of the duties of suob - office,
I shall offer to each oltho banks here
the deposit of such funds, in equal
proportions, as nearly as practioable;
aid if eithar bank shall refuse me the
court sies ol such deposit, or if they
should b6coui, in the opinion of the
City CouLCil, unsafe as such deposi
tories, I shall iffer sucii funds to any
other bank in this county, approved
by the City Council.
3. That I shall execute such bond
as required, and one that shall meet
the approval nf the proper authorities
before entering upon mv duties, and
tudoall in my power to eliminate
from the politics ol this city, any just
charge ol unlairness against the ad
ministration of suob office.
4. Thar, my reason for making
this statement, at this time, ib, that I
am more than persuaded, rotn my
observation, and the discussion in the
convention nominating nte that it is
the sense of a1! Hisses that .he best
When your lungs are sore and inflamed from coughing;,
is the time when the germs of PNEUMONIA, PLEURISY
and CONSUMPTION find lodgment and multiply.
FIIDLEY':
HOtJEV AND TAR
stops the cough, heals and strengthens the lungs. It con
tains no harsh expectorants that strain and irritate the
lungs, or opiates that cause constipation, a condition that
retards recovery from a cold. FOLEY'S HONEY AND
TAR is a safe and never failing remedy for all throat and
lung troubles.
The Doctor! Said Hi Had Coniumpllon - k Marviloui Cur.
L. M. Ruggles, Reasoner, Iowa, writes: "The doctors said I had con
sumption and I got no better until 1 used FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR.
It helped me right from the start and stopped the spitting of blood and the
piin in my lungs and today I am aound and well.
THREE SIZES 25o, BOo, and ffl.OO
REFUSE 8UBSUITUTES
TOreis, George Henry, George Graham
and E Walters.
The price of tickets to one dollar per
oonple; extra Isdy fifty cents.
PARE TO ST.
LOUIS FAIR
Chicago, March 9 A committee of
the Transcontinental Pass nger Asso
ciation today decided to recommend to
the general meeting of the association
the adoption of "circuit rates" for the
St I.ouis Expoa.tion from Pacific Coast
points. Under thia arrangement, the
rate from the Coast to 8t Louis through
Chicago will be $75, (07 60 direct to
St Louie and $72 50 direct to Chicago
through St Louis. The question of
stopovers being allowed here waa not
settled. The committee also decided to
recommend adoption of homeaeokers
rates, good the first and third Tuesdays
in May, June, September and October,
to all points. The general meeting of
the association will be held here to-
morrow. ' .
AND
MARKETS.
wheat, ,6.40 and $0.00; graham, $3,90,
whole wheat, $4; rye wheat, $4.60 and
4.75
OATS No. 1 white, $1,171; gray
$1.10 per cental.
MILlBTUFFS Bran, $18 per ton;
middlings, $23; shorts, $19; chop, U
8. mills, $18; linseed, dairy lond $19
HAY Timothy, $10 per ton; olov
er, $12; grain, $12; cheat, $13.
riloDUCK
Potatoes, 00 to 76 cents per sack.
OnicnB 80 cents to $1.00 per saok.
Eggs Oregon, 30 32i ota, F''rn
25 29o
Butter Creamery, 27) and 30o.
Dairy, 20 and 22Jo, store 1516Jo lb
Poultry Chickens, mixed lQo per
pound, spring, lOo and hens,
JOc, turkeys live, 17 and 18o
lb dressed 18 and 20o lb., ducks, $6
and 7 . er dor., geese, 8c lb.
LIVESTOCK
' Cattle Best steers $4.26 and $400,
medium, 4.00; cows $3.25 and $4.00
Hogs Best Urge, fat $5.26; medium
large fat 4.76
Sheep Best weathers $3.60; mixed
sheep $3.
method of wiping out what is com
monly known as "the bank fight," is
to treat bath factions fairly but firm-
In witness whereof I have hereunto
placed my haur and aeal, this 8th day
of March, 1904.
Skal James M. Morfhy
In presence of
f. s. ivanhok
Wm. Ghant.
Subscribed an J sworn to before me
this 8th day ol March, 1904.
Wm. Grant,
Justice of the Peace.
The World's Fair Route
Those anticipating an Eastern trip,, or
a visit to the Louisiana PurcliBBa expo
eition at St, Louis, cannot afford to
overlook the advantages offered by the
Missouri Pacific Railway, which, on
account of Its varioua routes and gate
ways, has been appropriately named
"The World's Fair Route."
Passengers from the Northwest take
the Missouri facikio trains from Den
ver or Pueblo, aith the choice of either
going direct through the Kansas City,
via Wichita, Fort Scott and Pleasant
Hill.
Two trains dally from Denver and
Pueblo to St, Louis without change,
carrying all classes ol modern equip
ment, iucindinr electric lighted obser
vatlon parlor eafe dining cars. Ten
iluily trains lie! ween Kansas City and
St Louis.
Write, or call on W. C. McBride,
General Afrent, 12-1 Third street, Port
land, for detailed information and 111-
iistntod literature. :t-2 tf
aa?anenQhsasaaiZaA
I
J
Classified Ads
FOR SALE
Two acre tract, East of the La Grande
Flouring mill, one bait to good bearing
orchard. Small cottage, and good barn.
Will sell for cash or will trade for good
work horses. 10 Grout
TP La Grands, Ore,
" FOR BALE ' ' '
1600 boys this property, eight Iota or
of Block 6 In Acme addition to La
Grande also one acre lot joining. All
well fenced, with house and small bam
new wind mill and 1700 gallon tank and
pipes with plenty water to irrigate all,
aplendid soil, young orchard also.
For additional information address box
371 La u rande, Oregon. .
FOR SALE
Indian Runner Duok eggs, thor
ough bred imported stock, inly a lira
led number. W. N. Monroe, La-
Grande. , ; - 99 2 d 4 w.
FOR RENT
Four room cottage, with good well,
apply at the Model restuarant.
MISCEIANEOUS
05 cents' for Warrants.
The Farmers St Tradera National
Bank wilt pay 95 oeuta on the dollar
for your Oity warrants issued by 1 the
City of La Grande on General fund in
payment of bills against the City. 1 '
NOTICF
One ol the best locaiiona n Eastern
Oregon for a Hardware Store. For
partienlara call oo . or write Haines
Heal Estate Co. Haines Oregon. 1 1
',' NOTICE
Notice Is hereby given that my wife
ffattie Emick having left my bed and
board without Just cause, and of her
own free will, and without my consent
I hereby give notice that I will not be
responsible for any bills she may con
tract from this date. O J Emick.
La Grande, Mar. 1 1904
WANTED
Two girls to learn the millinery trade
at once. Inquire of Mrs i B Forrest,
. ,. tf...
BOARD AND ROOM
Pleasant rooms and good board for
gentlemen. Inquire at 601 T street
known as the Hughes house. 3 4 tf, ..
LADIES ATTNTION
During the month of March I will
make any shirt waist at the greatly re
duced price of from 50 cents to $1.25,
Mrs Ettle E Wines. Residence on 9th
st between O A. N D.-W.-4.-1. .
INVESTORS fer 00'0
month can be made by parties who
oan invest from $600 to $1500. One
eastern investor made $66,000 in
1903, call or write for paiticulara
Tbe Wm. R. White Co., SIS Pine St
Portland, Oregon.
' "ll a srjeoialtiata for men. con
tinue to cure all obronio. private and
nervous ailments, of importanoe, skin
diseases, ihematisin, oatarrab, etc.
Dr. A. G. Stoddard, Ph G for 27
years medical direotor. 74 sixth St.,
Portland, Or. . Ill Yeeler way, Beet
le, Wash. Call or write. ,
Express and Delivery
Adna Rogers, Phone 1821. All calls
receive prompt attention, Oeneial
express and delivery business, 1 1
T I
Wood for Sale.
A large quantity of 16 in. wood for
lie. Inquire of Rows A Herrman in
Old Town or Phone 172-3. All orders
promptly delivered tf,
0RS. BIGCEKS & BIGGER
I-ifrsrctAMS and flnaatons
U. W. Diggers, M. I). Geo. U. Bigger., M. IX
Telephons Nos.
Oltlce, 1821 - Residence, 41
Omre, KalsUin Hulltltna over J. M, Berry's
duor vest of lormur residence, Dr. U. W.tilggera
LAGHANUtC ; ORKQON
Ptofesslnnal calls nmmntlr attended to,
oav or night.
La Grande
1110 Adams Avenue,
Investment
1 cream Wanted
, Farmers, bring your cream to ui and we will
pay the very highest market price for it. At
thejpresent price of
butler to sell the cream than to churn it.
We are igents for the famous DE LAVEL
separator. The best made.
COVE CREAMERYCOMPANY,
E. O: Harper, Mgr.
Headquarters' at Hill A, Allen's, La Grande.
Geddes Bros.
Why are Geddes Bros, kept so
bnsyt Why do they sell the best
goods at the lowest prices .
Preferred St'k Tomatoes S for 50c
Preferred Stock Corn 8 for 60c
Preferred Stock Salmon 3 for 50c
Preferred Stodk Peaa - 8 fof 500
Preferred .Btook Beans S for 50s
Don't pay other grocers 90 cents
a can lor any of these goods.
Standard tomatoes, corn, beans
peas, etc, 2 for 25 cents.
They have the best butter made '
in the valley, and their creamery
butter baa no equal here. Try
tt and see.
Dill pickles, Helnie's mince
meat. Swift's pickle pig feet,
Sremlum bams, loose olives.
Iverythlng tasty, nice and cheap
, Telephon61
Geddes Bros.
SACRED HEART
ACADEMY
, La Grande, Oregon. -Conducted
by Sisters ol St. Franol
Select boarding, and day sobool lor
(, -. . Young Ladiea
Academic, Preparatory and Kined
garten coarse, are" conducted on the
same principle, as those pursued in
our eehooli ol Philadelphia. , .
Muslo and painting receive spaota
Mention .,
Letters ol inquiry directed to
SISTER SUPERIOR
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E i a at aw Wnk Hmtk Si
WHt'.wSci Mmtm torn
skat la awes ansa tat sn SiSirilii
Wilch-Hazel
AJsVirsisiissliihai imlail
satin.,. kas sTaT jwiaIms raa
ennmss. rMWm'tWadi HaMttilvs
Is a nirtrle (r Wlaai Seat, .lutus, '
Manias PraSraauw PUst, AiMCata.
famsT BralsM, SMsaTlawaaaaa,
f ifitiH' Sods, CaflaaaMM. Baaaaav
sMfi
rmwAiuaB ut
LC.DeWlttstC.,CkkM
For Bale by HILL & ALLEN
IE
ro , spices; k o
BAKING POWDER.
fTJVORiNOEXTRtCT
iwuhiAiHfv. ? nMsmavor;
OrnrtslSffth.PttMTAsfctyic
CLOSSETaDEVERS
' PORTLAND, OAI40M.
THE IDEAL HOME for a man
is his own home. He'will lake pride
in anil improve it. Ha cau potter
around to his spare time and add
many things to its comlort and ap
pearauoe. And what fun doing it
You can have one of these homes
If j"u go aboncit right. Consult us-
we can tell you how. It does not
require a large amount of cash.
Any thrifty man earning fair
wages can pay off the balanoe.
Don't be homeless any looser.
Company,
La Giande, Oregon
butter it will pay you tar , K
iSgoine Hen :
Should protest their
I tuunh tin ft...
, they hate only '.
COMPETENT BARBER
"To have them. ' We
will protect yonj; fad
Evans & Fitzgerald
A BUSINES .-
PR0PS1T10N
Why pay high p.lces ktr Hay
Feed, Wood and Lumber, when
you save money'' by buying of
its. We are in a position .to
undersell all other dealers in
in Union county, and beiievd
to our advantage to do so. .
A trial order will ' convince you
that we are not onlyjable to
undersell, but arc doing to.
We have combined the Lumber
business with our Feed business
and would be pleased to figure
with you when in need of
Lumber.. - Try a months busi
with us and see for yourfclf
. ; . Yours for money saving, .
LARSON tSc NOE
LA QftANDE!,
Oor. Jeffer8on Ave, and Fir St,
OREG01V
nana Rekeaal '
; . la oaAnoa.
NO.
fc&Op. m.
MO. a.
1:10 a. m.
Bale Laka. Danvar Ft.
NO. L
LAG a. m.
-NOIl
Worth, Omaha, Kansas!
viiy.or. Miaia, unioaco
ana mtmu K
Portland, Pallas, PanJ
KOI.
&.-30a m
aiMin, wiuia wan,
no a
Mil
Ool flfcx, Hoaoow,Bpo-
UllfMUIW
. .11 TO BPO
Portland. Dallas, Pan J
dlston Umatilla W.U
lnla,Lewlaton,uoinx
Uomow, Wallace War!
Still pm
dner, Hpoaaaa ana
other point, east and
uurw via pywi.i.
Mr i Dally
xeeat
Bunday
una mraw,
Imbler, ana Elgin
mnnaisilovia atKula
tit a m
will) aiaee wr ponta
iu vrauwwm auwnr
Ocean Steamers between Portland and
Ban Francisco every five days
Please -Note Our
Success
And Increase of business from
July 15, 1891, to July 15 1903, 11
rears. i
Surplus fund accum
ulated tl 3, SO 0.00
Capital paid in .... 6 0,000.00
Reliability of abara
holders 0 0,000.00
Protection to de
positors. (18 2,600.00
Deposit subject to '
uiwk were, on " ' - .
July 16, 1891 41,6 9 8.36
. 18M 7 7,3 9 9.99
" 1893 27,328.13
" 1894 . 20,041.64
" 1896 . 42,3 4 8.11
. " 18U8ajf 34,397.70
" 1897 " "43,647.69
" 1898 7 8.7 7 8.25
" 1899 83,7 60.19
" 1900 8 9,7 0 3.90
" 1901 8 3 ,'i 2 1,87
" lt.02 7 7,2 4 6.38
1903 1 8 2,10 3.76
Does not the bove figures a
sore yon that the management of
this bank meets witn the approval
of its board of directors and pat
rons; and deserting oi yonr
patronage, we want your bank'
lng business, large or small. Yonr
Interest will be protected st tb.
famtrt and Traders National Bank
U Crandt, '.Oregon- ,
er aii tnr vrtTTrrj
a a a '
flip,
to biW to one of the best at V
very low price. I will
ft
Illll fBHalllll WILLI III v - ini .'Ma
-
imaous noccney staiiion -7 :
8TUNTNEY T4.S8(VjJ;,',
With retorn prlvllegitried
able in advance. Jaf "
terms. , Oan give--om
a to his oolf
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