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a ... IlIsiit pfcfen. EVE.MXG OBSERVER. LA GHAXDE. OREGON, rKIlJAY. JANTARV S. Wl PACE FOtH. 1 1 Id Crdiiaa Evening otavr Published dally except bunday. CVKKITV uuuriiEP.s, EDITORS AND PUOPrtlETORS lulled Pro Telegraph Service. Dally, per month .83 Dally, single copy 05 Dally, one year in advance (G.50 Daily, six month, lu advance... 8.C) Weekly, one year In advance. . .$1.00 Weekly, six months, In ad.'e.nce. .T Sutured at the po.itofli.ii at Iju Grande as second-claps matter. This pf.pcr wlil not publii'.i any ar t!clo appearing over a nom rte plume Wj5.'.e.l articles will be received ub Joct to tho discretion of ho edit us Please sign your articles und savs disappointment. Adicrll.ilui: Kates. Dlfiplay t.J. rates furnished upon application. Local reading notice 1fc per lln tint Insertion; Be per llnu for each subsequent Insertion. Besolutlons of condolence, Be a line. Card of tht.n! , Eo a lino. 1VVITKI FAIITIIK. It Is reported that tx-l'nlted States Senator Fred W. Mtilkey Is a firm be liever in newspapers as the only ef fective advertising medium. This 1b ho theory with Mr. Mulkey, for he has thoroughly tried both kinds. He i:ed the papers exclusively for his ' first entrance Into polities and the re sults were most successful. His next tidden appearance for public fuvors was Inaugurated through a calendar campaign a thing of beuuty, but, while expensive, conveyed the Idea of cheapness, especlully when associated with the exnlted position of United States senator. The people generally resented It ?tnd he could not get any enthusiasm atracted toward him, and after a few months he withdrew from the race, and It would be difficult to convince any one that he was ever real candidate. Calendurs might be Used as a supplemental feature, but the people have to be shown more life and originality than can be exempli fled In a lithograph when It comes to attracting their attention and fasten Ing their support sufficient to aid the personal ambition towards seeking auch responsible positions of trust Mr. Mulkey is undoubtedly a man of ome ability, but he Invited failure and was successful In this. si:pendt:iie,-s trousers, but. the clean- j cut, frank countenanced man who has grappled with the stern realities .1 . .-...1 ' ......... lt,.nitirll Oil., ,1 1 '. If thrill U, Alltl 1IUV I ,11 "'I'fcl' j v.ltn a cnecrrul disposition anil ne.my good will for all men. Though the snows of many winters have whitened his hair and care has left an occasional lunow about his face, h!s frame Ik still erect and his eye undlmmed. Viv several years he has eft the active. work of the roundup to others, though he Is not "shelved" by any means, and . would undoubtedly try the metal of a mat h yourtt i sonn ,-ho'iid a huntlm: Clp he proposed. .Mr. loonies 1-"njj1 r, ( r.e ntJiiV i.nu'n'pun tueouiiis 01 arly Mie in eastern Orcm, a.i he Will .emeinlw r r. hen the county was "un oi'iVd l.y fences," and w he ; ;:; i.HM still plentiful and the .ivf; ;i':c-s wan "in liy deep'' on ilu ;;::lii: no'.v wjivlecf with r.ijn. M'biV '! fiUS pl'Cpai.'ll for o Ii f ripe ilr.iv of Ir'e with a i.'iffh lent in-o.jti of the whit man's "clilckameri," he i.; c ,n- nt to spend hH days and v.ea'iii in .iie land which has yielded to him so ootmtifully anil still contends that '.here Is no spot so beautiful as his vn mountain ranch on the "Camas." Mr. Connies will return to Pendleton .his evening, having completed his ,'lslt and transacted the business which jrought him to. the Grande Itondc i alley. - ,f I - " 1 V m . A MI line o f New' Ma firesses and Springs n wild na- i 54 IS I I Agents for LeggetirsAII Steel Spring, 30 days free trial. 3 Makes of Ranges. Elite, La Cledc and Acme Ranges, $28.50 to $55 Heat ing Stoves at Reduced Prices, We . have to sell 2 sets of double harness, also 2 sewing machines. H. Phone Black 611. HAIS1 aia rut 6tiii.i:t. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS NEW AND SECOND HAND GOODS 'Plioue lied 1181. - F. D. HAISTEM 1113, 1415 Adams Avenue. , 3 : " : )' mmlmmmmtemmmmsmmmmmmimnmmimmmHmmmmmmmmimmmttammmm WJiia r ii t ii1ihi m law awn ., in ,..eei.oi,:,t:u!i of Full UK NT Furnished hoard; centrally mcaieu. certain kinds of men no p!..y of toe time exceeds "The .Man of the Hour." team yesterday, the score being 11 to 6. lilack S:'2. C ITY t'HAKTKlt That the question of a new city charter Is of special Interest to this city, and that our present charter needs, to Bay the lenst, a number of amendments and In view of the char ter discussion and special election re cently held, makes tho charter ques tion one of general Interest. As a re sult there Is naturally more or less comment on the plan of the suggested new charter proposed by Mr. Finn In last evenlng'g Observer. While this system of municipal government Is gaining ground, having Its orln In th- "V"l'4e...a'nii;: ia'..,.tvr.xas. fol- ItSulHO v.. .ri,u,lvx ilnm"v ' i:icineiitarv Finance. Pank Cashier You see, Mr. 'chnildt, It's this way. There is ph n y of money here In the bank, but we md the other city banks have agreed in order to prevent a panic, that we will pay out only a part of the actual currency demanded by our depositors. Your money Is here, all right, and you can have It just as soon as it Is safe to let you have It. In the meantime we will give you, Instead of actual cush, clearing house certificates which will serve tho same purpose. This Is the third time I have explained this mHttcr to you. I have gone Into It thoroughly, because 1 want you to ex plain the conditions to the rest of your fellow countrymen, who are depositors here. Do you think you understand 11 now? Mr. Schmidt Yess. Hank Cashier Well, hten, how are you going to explain It to your friends? Mr. Schmidt Veil, It Iss like dls. Mr. Cashier. Matilda und I, ve hnf a leedle baby. Der leedle baby she cry for milk In der middle of der night. Ve get up u vdne Ve get up und ve say to dot leedle baby: Yess, baby, der Is plenty of ndlk In der kitchen, but ve cannot give it to you now. Hut ve vlll give you somedlngs yust ns good. Here Is a milk ticket. Now go ter sleep. covi:, oiii:i(ix. The finest of land in Union cum.; lays In this section for cherries, ap Pies, berries or vegetables, the soil has the required amount of product! w ness to make It a garden of Eden, if only mankind will plant and cultivate It. Now any one can purchase a tract of 10 acres or more from the farm known as the Ed Payne place. which has been cut Into 10-acrc tracts and on sale now by the recent pur- hasers. Will sell on Installments. LA GRAND INVESMENT CO., 12-30tf La Grande, Oiv Strayed There came to myffomo Tuesday morning a horse w,l!h saddle and brl ,iu. Owner vt ease call and get him and pay for this notice. E. P. STAPLES. room w Ith collar machine a new Invention for Phono Ironing pleated shirts, which enables us to turn out tho very finest work obtainable anywhere. To Land With Wood on. We have 149 acres of land exactly i ' six miles from . here, up Fox Hill, and which has at least 2000 cords of excellent wood on. We will accept any reasonable offer for this tract If taken soon. The entire tract Is levo: and a wagon can easily be driven on every foot of It. Make ua an offer. Terms. UEAL ESTATE, LOAN & COMMIS SION COMPANY. PltOTKKT KXTKIIF1). Ihe Eastern Oregon Trust & Savings bank THE BOY AND THE DANK BOOK. lowing the great tidal wave -,.-. . where , things looked hopeless, it proved to be eminently successful and from that, other cities adopted that or similar systems. The Idea, to say the least, Is along the trend of the times self-government. From 'an economical standpoint It might require careful consideration us to whether It offers .us any Improvement over our present system. Tli columns of The Observer are open to nil who niljthl give slime Information r opinion ns to th "practicability or non-prnctlc-1 ldllty of adopting this, or on charter J matters generally. -" County regb'tintlon books nre open. Ilcgtstcr'i It saves so much trouble In voting lit primaries and the general elect lomJ this year. One registration covers the primary election, the elec tion In June, and the presidential dec. tlon In November, ltemembeis. voters In this city should register at the city recorder's office for the city election, which takes place- March 9. t pica i, w F.sTi :nx Kit. Came lu KunWth Oretron 2!i Years Ago ami 1 Ike. It SHU. Cal Coomea of Camas Prairie, VniHtllln county, who Is In the city Visiting tr. and Mrs. '. A. Charlton. With tho doctor called at The Observer office thla morning and hud a real good, old-fushloned visit with the edi tors. Mr. Coomes represents the true, typical westerner, not the mijiaiine l.a tirande Socialists I'tuiiiliiioiiulr ,f Passed the Following Itesolutlons, ' La Grande, Ore., Dec. 29, 1907. At a regular meeting of the social ists' local branch No. 1 at La Grande. Ore., the following resolutions were pnssed unanimously. In view of the action of the mine- owners In attempting to fcice the members of the differ vil labor organ izations to accept their pi,- V mien "rag" mo."-i!i- "'i'1" ..-f .V.'ey, desert their or ganization, and accept in crcasona- ble reduction In wuges, by nn 1 through the unlawful use of federal troops; therefore, be It liesolved, That we hereby protest iignlnst this unlawful use of federal power In usurping the functions of the state of Nevada, and call upon the repieseiinulves of tho state of Oregon to use their Influence to the end that s.ild troops be withdrawn from said stale, and-that they proceed forthwith to Introduce. and push to passage laws defining specifically under what con- tiil.oi and through what , authority federal troops can he culled for by the respective- suites, and providing that such troops must be used wl'tliout piejuiiicp to cither parly to n con troversy. .,A-cpy of thbi to be sent to the rcp r tentative of Oregon, to the Western Federation of Miners' union at (Jold fleld, and to our local papers. THOMAS II. MOOltK. Chairman. H1UD F. LEWIS, Secretary. SPI X I A L 1 N 1) ITEM EXT. Our Customers ami Prospective New Ones: We have Just closed our first year's business and find It hag been a very successful one. We now hae a large number of good regular patrons, who pay their bills promptly. We hope to add to this number the coming year many new ones. As a special Induce ment for all to pay cash we are is suing coupon books good for $5.00 In laundry for $4.60 cash. . You save 10 per cent by buying a book. This Is a much more satisfactory way than running a bill. Have your washing ready early In the week. You get better work. ' We have lately installed on our shirt and Start the new year by sending us your laundry. It will be appreciated. 'Phone Main 78, 2stf CHERRY'S NEW LAUNDRY. FOR A FINE DINNER We offer Jprefered stock canned goods That's Goodness. Prices on this line are all right That's Gracious. Goodness gracious, what more do you want ? THE CITY GROCERY AMD BAKERY E. FOLACK, Propr. Complete line of Eatables should bo Inseparable that Is, every boy should he taught to save, even be fore he begins to earn. The younger tho start the more they will save, und the better they will enjoy the habit of saving. We encourage thrift In the young, knowing that It lends to Independence and prosperity In middle nge. Hank your savings with us, and watch them grow year by year. In this way your money will be earning money. OFFICERS: F. M. P.YRKIT. President. WM. MILLER, Vice-President. GEO. L. CLEAVEH, Cashier. T. J. SCROOGIN.' Assistant Cashier, F. J. HOLMES. Treasurer. Coming, "The Sinn of lite Hour." "The Man of the Hour." which conies to tho Steward opera house Tuesday night. Janurny 21, Is a play of politics and graft, and Is said to be the best of Its kind any American has written, and from all accounts de serves to be seen by every one who enn appreciate a good drama finely acted. It Is said the types of politi cians George ProadhuiTt tins di-.iwn In type with rat'.lestinke hut-band and, this play, are allvo und t.isy. p.- LA GRANDE SCHOOLofMUSIC Studio over Selder's candy parlors. : : : PROP. DAY, Principal I aA31"i IB LA GLAftDE, Overcoat eather W 7 HE WEATHER MAN says "rain and snow, much colder and freez ing" just a melle of all sorts of weather. But never mind we've been expecting just such conditions and have made ample provision for your comfort and appearance.; Here are - ' HANDSOME, WARM AND : ST YLiSHOVERcb ATS They'll knock out old -Winter, but spare your pocket-book. . ". ., That's one great feature about this store your pocket-book is always safe ' from fakes. You're sure of the best goods new goods dependable, satisfactory Clothing and the more you investigate and com pare the more our money-saving prices stand out in your favor. Overcoats Med ium or Long cut Tailoring and fabric the best perfect in every detail. Mow u here's .the Man that can't be.Ovcrcoat safisfied here? Your pleasure in buying is part ef our profit ROS. The Clothiers OREGON