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IHOiSANDSi CF. DOLLARS I CHRISTMAS TRADE HAVE BEEN LOST BY BAD ROADS
VOLUME VI
LA GRANDE. UNION COUNTY, OREGON. THURSDAY, , DECEMBER 20 1906
NUMBER ,U
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LAST SESSION GOOD ROADS (MENU fllli OF INTEREST
COWICT LABOR TO
r BE DISCUSSED
r his address last n:ht at ths G-wd
, Rjads Cinentton. County Judge L. R.
; Vi'ebi'.er; of Mjltrorr.ah county, outlined
the provision? of th&new bill' which is to
, ' be pre.'ented to the legislature for tne
employment tf convict labor on the ccunty
roads of the state.
Jjoge Webster is one ot tne prune
Jfc.ers for the r,iw law. He first sx
Pinnented with the- prisoners in his
county jail and four-.d it profitable. Mult
no'nah no has aisut sixty men at work
on their rock pile, employing two rock
crushers. Theii crushed nek costs them
about 32 cants per cu'o:c yard as against
tb cent to $1 for free labor. ,
. The new kli provides that any county
may secure as many of the state convict:
as they can use at a profit. The cost will
be for their maintenance' and guarding,
which will necessitate tha building of a
proper barricade.
Another proviso is for the maintaining
of not less than three general camps in
t.is'.a"e wnere crushed rock can be ob
;rH v xnv of tne counties who can
afford to py for the transportation of the
lock, provided tha rock so used is placed
u .ion the roads uiJar tho sup3rvision of . a
state supervisor.
Judge Webster's experience with his
crew of men is such as to convince h'm
that both of these provisions will result
in securing better roads for the state ' a
lest cost than can be secured in any other
way. '
Following is the program as rendered
last evening: . '
Solo j... Mrs. E. C. Moore
Solo J. H. Mitchell. Pendleton
Address, The Tax Levied by Bad Roads
on all Users Thereof ' '
T. T. Geer ... Ex-Governor of Oregon
Address. The Use of Convict Labor on tne
Lionel R. Webster Co. Judge. Mult
- nomahConnty.
Gifts? ? .. .
m The '-4s3- Pursuit S
The convention was well, attended to
day and the address of Dr. James Withy
combe, cf the State Agricultural College
on the "Economy of Good Roads" was
worthy of more than a passing mention
for the Dr. always has something to' say
when he speaks, and he had given this
subject no small consideration.
He cited as an example the fact that
under present conditions it costs the
people of this state in the neighborhood of
three million dollars to transport over
Oregon roads some six million tons of
comodities.
President Scott's "Practical sucpest-
no rnart building' was followed by a
general discussion which . brought out
some splendid ideas. Mr. Herman Vehrs
remarks were especially good and Mr
Carbine's suggestion that the city of La
Grande might be infected with a desire
for better roads was greatly to be hoped
for.' : ' "- ' '
peveral allusions to Mr. John H. Al
ert's address on "what the macadam
roads have done for the prune grower of
Rosedale and Liberty".- Mr. Albert is
p'esident'of tho Capital National Bank of
Salem, a cuif, observer" and pleasant
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.,: SELL STOCK TO EMPLOYES
(Scrlppi News AMociatlon
New York. Pec. 20 Theef cials of the
United States 'Ste:l C iration today
announced a stock f ffenng to their em
ployes in conne: "m with t'nj ,-rpfit shar
ing plan inst tuted five years ago. The
stock will. be sd to lb employes at
slightly above par. Last year the pre
ferred stock was sold to 1 2,356 employes
at par. They subscribed for a total of
24,000 shares.
; PRHERED TO S'AND
(Scilppe Newt Aasoclatlon)
Chicago, Deo 20 Four egg car.dlers
who were arrested accused of stealing
eggs from their employers, bashfully de
clined to take chairs upon arriving .at the
police station. - Upon being searshed,
seventeen dozeit eggs were found in their
irouMii. . . ..
ABE (If
TRIAL IN
DMV.DFCC
of Happiness
Now that the light has died out of summer skies, while the world grows gray, do
you think there's nothing to do but snuggle down by the fire, watch the white old
' world swing around again, and wait impatiently for the Time of Happy Days?
Ah! But you're wrong the whole world, restless, longs for the golden days of
8ummer unthinking, careless of the rare truth that Happiness itself, in its purest
form, is now, of all nes, so easy to gain. ,
"But where to find it?" Deep under the branches of the Christmas tree it lies
where the twinkling light of mystical, magical candles falls on the faces of little children
Climb a creaking, clingy stairand see the pale, tear-stained face of a lonely child
grow beautiful as some simple toy is clasped to a little heart that beats triumphantly '
with a reawakened faith in a dear old Santa Claus who did not forget!
Let Cnristmas morning bring to each of your friends the knowledge that you have
remembered tha the days are not busy enough, the years not hurried enough to
drive away the timely thought that will glorify even the smallest gift.
No need to search the year through. In the jingle of Christmas bells, in the hand
clasp of a friend, in the smile of a little one lies happiness. Atid in more than all else
is it rare and beautiful that to possess it you must give it and that in the giving you
cannot part with it.
To those you know to those who would know the joy of Christmas giving- this
store is a helpful place. Shelves and counters, cases and corners fairly groan
beneath their accumulation of Gift-Things.
Make it your own a place in which to choose wisely and buy economically. You
will find the Christmas spirit in the air irresistable, contagious with all who help us
here eager to make your visits enjoyable.
If TO INSPECT
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Umbrellas
Everybody's got one! "? Ah.
tut not like chese. Here are
handles that are bent and twist
ed and carved from woods that
come from every spot on the
krewn globe. Others in which
the paie opalescent hues of
ptarl blend with the lustre of
siiver and gold.
rVcdifh Garments
You did'nt know that Santa
Ciaus knows Dame Fashion
weh?
Then come and see the style j
e L'... I. ! I .
lines 01 our super my iiiuuqibu
garment wraps and suits and
jackets and skirts ail fashioned
with a defter needle than the
kindly old saint can wield yet
ail breathing Christmas cheer
ANA
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Scrlppa Neva Aoioctatloni '
San Franejsco. Dec 20 This morning'
session In the Abe Ruef trial was taken
up entirely with the examination of Spec-
ial Agent Burns. Strenuous efforts were :
j made by, the defense to ring frorif
Burns information lenuuitf I..Z.'
evidence gathered by him, but beyond a
few unimportant facts bearing ' on his
movements, nothing was divulged. .
1 Bums admitted that Jean Loupy, one
of the French restauranters connected
with the case told him that he had not
I testified truthfully before the grand jury
and wantad to changf his testimony,
claiming he had been misled by Abe Ruef,
TEI E f E
Leather Goods
Hundreds of puzzled folk are
to stop before the counters
where we show all that is new
from the shops of tne Leather
Workers.
Few are to pass on without
opening their purses for here
are pocketbooks. handbags,
card cases more enticing things
than we could describe in an
hour.
Indian Robes
Which even white
women like to wear,
a hundred ways.
men and
Useful in
Handkerchiefs
Who f?id. "Handkerchiefs
make good gifts!"?
You'll say tney'il make the
most delightful of gifts bsfcre
you see a hundredth part of this
extraordinary collection Some
are almost ssnimy as a spider's
web others are edged with
fairy-like lace.
furs
Furs, deep-toned, luxuriously
rich and soft, will edd to the
charm of the happy faces of
hundreds of fortunate foik after
Santa Claus hascome and gone.
And best of all the comfort
and becomingness of a scarf or
coat or muff desen't depend
solely on the price that has been
paid.
Where Dolls Reign
Do you wish to see some little
girl's eyes snap with pure rap
ture? Bring her here
Here, where the jaunty dolls
elbow each other where flaxen
and brunette beautios stand, a
light of anticipation in their
brown and blue eves as they
await the inspection of their
future little motr.ers.
Linens
Handworked linens, center
pieces, scarfs, table covers,
towels, and every thing ir. the
linen department.
Jewelry
In the toe-tip of the stocking
something from these cases
should go.
A ring a brace'et a brooch
a pin a set of studs or but
tons what yoo like long as
it snuggles down where it will
be discovered last as the best
of all the gifts should be.
Gloves
Don't worry at all because
you don't know exactly the size
of glove that fits the person to
whom you wish to send a pair.
We expect to De just as busy
the day after Christmas ex
changing s zes as we are the
day before, selling these most
satisfactory of holiday remembrances.
Toys
Our toys a re going fast. Toys
for boys and girls. Dolls d runs,
horns and everything that a
good live boy orgirl would want.
Box Goods
A complete line of toilet sets,
shaving sets, collar and cuff
boxes, handkerchief toxes, stag
sets, military brushes. Come
ana1 see the rest.
(Scilppt News Association)
Washington Dec 20Flmt Fulton, Ne
well, Knowland. McKinley, Needham and
Smith leave tomorrow to inspect the
canal and to gather material to aid in the
fight against the employment of Chinese
and try to prove that the Southern negro
can do the work. The president today
sent congress the report of the commis
sion, which says that experience during
the past year from nearby countries has
convinced the commission of the impos
sibility of doing satisfactory work with
them.
A CASE
(Scrlppt; News Association) -
Portland, Dec' 20-rDistrict Attorney
Manning stated today as a result of the
acquital of Boyton. he would drop all Sell
wood precinct election fraud prosecutions.
Many indictments have been made out
against politicians in the Sellwood pre
cinct for alleged frauds committed at the
last election. The announcement was
generally expected when it became
known that Boyton had been acquitted.
TO WALK fOR WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP
(Hcrlppt New Aanoclation )
Rochester, N. Y. Dec. 20. William
Hoagland of Auburn, N. Y, and Thomas
Slater of Oswego will compete in the
world'sChampionship walking match of ten
miles here on January 1st. Slater is the
: ha Champion of Canada and Hoagland
claims the United States Championship.
At, a public meeting to-day it was oecidea
to present the winner with a massive
siivercup.
AMERICAN CONSUL SHOT
j'.dcrlppa News Association)
j Port Arthur, Dec. 20 General Nelson
Fairchild, American Concul at Mukden
who accidently shot himself was burried
today.
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0i fJTwf) S&ijr MS ftmm Black 130 Aj
M S: 1 Veneres W
Elf EASY
TODAY
Scrlppt News Association)
New York. Dec 20 Wall street breath
ed easy today as soon as it was learned
that the rich man's panic was over. The
C. M. & St, Paul Railroad has issued a
statement giving the terms under which a
big dividend will be declared. The fact
that the directors may issue stock Instead
of investment certificates had a beneficial
effect. The convulsions which the money
wo'ld went thru yesterday has not .-rf
(Scrlppt New Association)
Bjkersfield, Cal. Dec. 20-On the
closing hours of the twelfth day during
which time a continous fight has been
kept up for Hicks the entombed miner,
the rescue party Is close at hand and can
communicate with the buried man, he
cheering them on to completion of the
task with jolly remarks. The rescue
party is now directly over the ore car
under which Hicks lies and sometime this
afternoon hope to have burrowed a hole
for him to climb out. '
It it expected that some time may be
required even after miners can lay their
hands on Hicks, before he can be raised
without danger. The utmost caution is
taken in removing timbers so that no
earth or fresh elide will cheat the rescuers
at the last moment Hicks wagered the
cigars with the rescuers that they would
not reach him before five this evening.
'I hope you lose boys" he shouted from
under the car, "but I think yon will all
enjoy the smoke on old. Lan Hicks when
we gather about the fire tonight"
Last night the rescuers broke into a
granite stratum that delayed the work
considerably. But now there is nothing
in the way but a mass of twisted timbers.
These will be removed with the greatest
caution. ' : '
OVERSTEPPED
ms POWER
(Scrlppt News Association)
Washington, Dec. 20. Senator Foraker ,
this afternoon resumed the fight for
consideration of the resolution directing
an investigation of the Brownsville affair; .'
He criticized the President for discharg
ing the colored troops, declaring that the
executive misconstrued his power and , ,
misconverted the testimony. He took up
each article of war and discussed the sit- '
uation. as he considers it, at length.
Senator Foraker got excited and said
he wanted witnesses to testify under oath
before the senate committee. Lodge said
he did not think the President, secretary
of war, and army officers reach so mo- ;
men'.ous a decision hurriedly and said from
the documents which he had in hand the
25th regiment had "shot up" (our other :
towns previously. The senate, after
passing Foraker's resolution over till after
the holidays, adjourned to January third..'
LOWER HOUSE ADJOURNS
(Scrlpps Nwa Annotation)
Washington, Dec 20 The House ad
jourhed today for the holiday vacation.
Many of the members had previously
gone to their homes, but enough remained -to
carry on business. These too, are now
homeward bound.
LOST HIS MEMORY
(Scrlppt News Association)
London Dec 20The Chronicle today
says that Joseph Chamberlain, England's
great statesman, has lost his memory.
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EVERY HOUR COUNTS NOW
LOCKED OFFICIALS IN VAULT ' .
(Scrlppt Newt Association)
Fort Worth, Texas, , Dec 20The re
port reached here this morning from Hor
atio, Arkansas that the bank at that
place had been robbed last Wednesday of
$4,700 by two men who locked the cash
ier end teller in the bank. .'
TO"DISOLVETRl)ST"
(Scrlppt Newt Aasoclatlon)
New York, Dec. 20. Attorney General
Mayer has instituted proceedings today
to dissolve the ice trust, declaring that ice
which cost $1.90 sold for $14.
Toilet Cases
Books
Perfumes
Fancy Stationery
Shaving Sets
Fine Brushes
Leather Goods
?lno Cigars
Confectionery, etc.
Our stock of desirable holiday
gifts has proved attractive to
those who realize that Christ
mas good will is no excuse for
extravagance and that a satis
factory saving can be made on
anything we supply. Our stock
is heavy at ail times, unusually
heavy now but it is probable
that at the very last assortment
will be somewhat broken.
Hence every hour will count.
In fine Toilet Articles, Mirrors,
and like sensible articles of every
day usefulness there is no dan
ger of our stock being exhausted.
You will be able to find what
you want to the last hour and
minute or after Christmas for
that matter.
NEWLIN DRUG COMPANY j
LA GRANDf, OREGON
oual in several months. " ,
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