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Mr era a obekba , li telle Evening O&server Published dally except bunday, AlTPsX OREOC1. TCESDAT, MARCH 24, 108. CtTRREY BROTHERS, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. Called Press Telegraph Service. Dally, per month , .i Dally, single copy OS Sally, one year In advance 14.50 Dally, six months, in advance... t.6l Weekly, one year In advance. . .$1.00 Weekly, six months. In adunce. .75 ntered at the poetofflji at 1m Orande as second-class matter. Tate paper will not public any ar Hole appearing over a nom 1e puime timed artloles will be received s,ib leot to the discretion of he edtt.irs Please sign your articles and save dli appointment Advertising Rates. Display ad. rates furnished upon application. Local reading notices Mo per llni drat Insertion; 5c per line for each subsequent Insertion. Resolutions of condolence, (c a line. Cardi of than La. Co a line. OREGON'S CONGRESSMAN. An editorial suggestion, which oc curreu m litis pupvr .a ivw uttyi ago ,,. relative to the fact that It was so many yearn ago since we had a democratic congressman, that few of the leaders of the party knew who he was or In , what year he served, led us to look tip the history of the state, and we flnd that Lafayette Grover was our first congressman, elected In 1858 took his seat February 15. 18R9. and served but 17 days, when he was sue ceeded by Oregon's second congress man, Lansing Stout, who served from March 4, 1889, to March S. 1861. Stout was succeeded at the end of his term by Col. George W. Shlel, who served from 1861 to March, 1 This was one of the memorable cam palgns. His republican opponent was David Logan, who was supported by James Nesmlth and Col. E. D. Baker oniei s principal supporters were James K. Kelly and Delazon Smith Shlel was bitter against Abraham Lin- .. coin anil aftn h ... iw i' i u i uru nuine hi ..... ui in icriii no inuna me ma Jorlty of the people In favor of North, which made him still more bitter and hi refused to take the oattt of al legiance to the United States-govern ment, which was required before he could resume his practice of low, and he abandoned his profession. On De Cember 14. 189.1. Via itlnn. - . - - . . . v. . i v. 1 1 , a railing In the Willamette hotel and dislocated his neck; dying Immediate John R. McBrlde, Oregon's fourth representative, served from 186S to 1665. In 1858 he was the first re publican candidate, but was defeated. Rev. James H. D. Henderson served from 1865 to 1867. Among other honors he was on the special commit tee on the death of President Lincoln He was a republican. Rufus Mallory was next, from 1867 to 1869, and he waa followed by Jos eph S. Smith, who served from 1S69 to 1171. James H. Slater, our former well known citizen, was the eighth, serving rrom 187 to 1873. He also served this state In the United States senate from 187 to 1885. Joseph Q, Wilson, a republican, was the ninth, who was defeated by Mr. Slater In 1870. He ns elected two years later, moved his family to Wash ington, but died before taking his seat. James W. Nesmlth. our tenth rep resentatlve. served from 187S to 1S75. .-tesmnn also served In the United States senate. George A. La Dow was elected to serve from 1875 to 1877, but tiled be fore qualifying. Lafayette Lane was chosen at a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of IjiOow. La fayette was a candidate for re-election but wns defeated by Richard Williams who served from 177 to 1S79. Wil liams was a candidate In 1874. but was defeated. John Whlttaker Is the last demo crat who him served this state. He took his eat March 4. 1879, and served two years. Mr. Whlteuker had the honor of being the first governor of Oregon under a state constitution. The election was held In June. 1858. and he was Inaugurated In July, at the time It waa believed In Oregon that the bill for the admission of Ore gon as a state had passed congress. At that time thoro waa no rail or telt graphic communication, and It wn considerable time betore It was offl daily known that the bill did not until early n m, after which Whlteaker again assumed the duties tfttim , , 77 Of the Office' ' I t 9VWWW9W99W9VW9VVV9VV9VVV'rVr id. C. George served in congress from 1881 to 1885 two terms. oinger Hermann was elected to congress in 1886, and enjoys the hon or of having served his state In the lower house for six consecutive terms 12 years. In 1898 Oregon was divided Into two congressional district. Hermann represented the First, and W. R. El lis the Second district, which he did for three consecutive terms. He was followed by M. A. Moody, who served two terms and he was succeeded by J. N. Williamson, who served two years, and who was succeeded by W. R. Ellis, who Is now a candidate be fore the primaries. - EIGHT y Sla. , , v. CARRY MAIL PAST HEBE ROMADKA READY ACCESS TRUNK T AJSING the cover brings every corner within reach without re moving trays. Saves X the time of aa ordinary trnnk to pack or un pack. Easy to operate. . Nothing to get ont of order. Will stand all the knocks and hard usage of traveling. Costs no more than a common track, ' 'U Btylu at $5.00 and Something Good in Trunks, Bags, and Suit Cases. f' 11 .- i Call at Our Stores and Examine These Lines This week we will show new patterns in Garpets and Linoleum. We have a new stock in Feather Pillows, Feather Beds, and Feathers in bulk for sale, any quantity. Trade us your old stoves and securs an ACME RANGE, fully warranted. Good Plows, a bargain in these. ' Phone Black mil. 213 FIR STREET. 4t44-$fr44$4$444$4$4-4-: F. D. HAISTEN Tbone Red lid. ' 1411, 111S, 1415 Adams Ave " . .. 2 i 444-444444'444.i44-44W SiSSt4ti$Q$tt MANY SEE HAND Mall clerks nn w a h.u. - k.i lately of carrying second-class mull matter destined for La Grande, on eilBl. 'iflla liaDUened MUHtn thia m.n Ing, and Portland and other western papers did not arrive In La Grande until the train from the east had Drought the delayed pouches In. The clerks on the eastbound generally wake up about the tl me thpv nnu No. 1 and manags in out in I Seldom has the Steward oner hnuu train. This is not, however, alwavs Deen flIleJ more completely than It the case, for the mall has In one In- WM Iast evening when Charles B. stance at least, been taken east and Hanfo" presented 'Antony and Cleo- not brought back until the evening patra- o say that the play Is good trnln I .11.. , ... I la lliriDrMiim.i. K , . . . l . .. . 444444444444444 LOOK HERE I I AM IT! The right man In the right 4 place Is what you want Before 4 ordering your sale bills don't fall te see C. J. RICHARDS, propria- 4 tor of the Little Gem, next 4 door to the postoffice. , 4 EIGHT TEARS' EXPERIENCE AS At'CnONEER. 4 4 Satisfaction Guaranteed. 4 4444444444444444 The first and worst of all frauds is to cheat one's self. AIL, s(n is easy after that Bailey. Farm for Sale, ' ' 500-acre farm, good land, for sale cheap, on Sandiidge. Call black 1681. train. Lethargy and overnight doubt to blame for this state of af fairs. D. HOB H LA (RAND f David Eccles, king, of sugar kings and owner of many small railroads of the northwest, arrived in La Grande this morning from Ogden. and is spending the day here looking over the Amalgamated Sugar Interests. He will leave again tonight or in the morning. Consulting Engineer A. J. Cowan. also of Ogden. Is in the city and will remain here a short time overseeing the Inauguration of the spring work at the factory and to superintend con- sldernble Improvement work Mr. Eccles left hla home In Oeden several days ago. and has visited varl ous points en route. He owns or li part owner of several sugar factorlei In the northwest. Is superfluous, but to say that It met the expectations of everyone Is pic turing a condition which did not exlBt. Those who had not given the orlglnnl play some study went away disap pointed. Hanford himself, as usual, was the embodiment of perfection, and Mr. Kline, who was seen here last year, won deserved praise, The most common criticism, how ever, was directed at Miss 1VIInn oo "Cleopatra." Her voice was not of the best, but her acting In emotional parts was fine. What dissatisfaction there was evinced was not at the players so much, but of the play it self, which Is not as commonly known as many others of Shakespeare's plays. The scenic effects and two of the tableaux were out of the ordinary. 4444444444444444 4 For Sale. 4 Eggs from Rosecomb Rhode 4 4 Island Reds, the best general 4 4 purpose bird; good layers; good 4 4 size. First-class stock. Eggs, 4 4 $1.00 per 13, 'Phone Red 612, 4 T. E. WRIGHT, 4 4 Box 781. La Grande. Oregon. 4 4444444444444444 444444444444444444 44444444 CAR OF ROCK SPRING COAL I JUST RECEIVED 4444444444444444 4 ED STRING IT AM. a 4 AUCTIONEER. 4 4 Sales cried on short notice. 4 Satisfaction guaranteed. 4 4 No extra charge for distance. 4 4 LA GRANDE ... OREGON 4 4 Route No. 2. 'Phone No. 19x6 4 4444444444444444 ! PHONE MAIN 6 Each Phone GRANDE RONDE CASH COMPANY ej To Enforce Ordinance). 'nt Iff. la ha,.hv . U .. . company's " B'":" ann .in tonoht r.tteT Apr" 1908' 1 wl -tr,ct'y force the ordinance compelling own ers of dogs to procure tags; also' the ordinance prohibiting the keening of swine within the city limits. 4-23-30 JOHN wat.tmtv Chief of Police. Notice to Contractors. , Separate sealed proposals will be received at the First National Rnnic Joseph, Oregon, up to 6 p. m., April 11, 1908, for the erection and eomnlii- tion of a brick or stone building for both the First National bank and rIbo drug store for Dr. Barnard. Plans and specifications can be had from the First National bank. The owners " - - l T l. CLOSING OUT sale r Look at the many bargains to be had at, the Heacock old If una. nne jeweiery, ijut Uass, hand painted China, fine table S;lver, sterling Toilet Sets, fancy sterling Spoons, and extra quality silk Ulmbrelas. Passenger Wreck Averted. w hat came near being a serious ac evident to O. R. A N. train No. S. hrm- i Liin rirm VRiuma I tin n i mi- pened about a mile east of the city at . " owners 3 o'clock last night. ,v. ,h 77'" r,nl 10 reJect r ton East Oregon. . , "Plully Vours. the city while east f , J P' F' SCR1BNER brake heum nn .v.- . i. j , Cashier ciiriiio uruppeu HnU'n an. I n . . .-V. . ... u ., . You Ought to Soe 'Em .. .,, leaving it pointed unwnrd rrv,. , ..... In such manner that n,..u. 1 ZA. ta 8omo ",yle to ,ndor .e , , ,, . t ... r pan. Help 1 Grande win at the Journal boxes from the mall and bag- v.... .,. ... . gage car. crarkln,, k. .u ' "a Thursday " "i" nmn evenings irnmes ana tnrew the cars out of w atches they were not de- Heacock glasses fit. plumb, although railed. The ilamngod cars were brought to this city and the mall and baggngc were transferred to other cars here. and the cars were sent to Alhlna in a freight train, since it was not snfcl to run'them In a passenger train. The mall was sent to Portland on No. 7. the Portland local which left the city at K o'e'loek thitt ni.trnltttr n,,,l tk.. bnggage will be sent west either. In an extra baggage car or In two box curs. No other dnmnge'wns done to the train excepting thnt mentioned, but surprise Is expressed by railroad men that a serious derailment was averted. The train was stopped as soon as pos sible or other cars would have been seriously damaged. The passengers were not awakened by the aeel.l.-nt and there wns but little delay on ac count of the accident. lamn Vcrimwdny Night, nance at the Harris hall Wednesday night. The advertisements in The Observer are placed there for you to read. Each and every one contains a plain business proposition. The La Grande Evening Observer delivered at your home each evening. -unaays excepted, 65 cents the month ; UMBRELLA t RECOVERING I AMD REPAIRING S New Covers put on, $.50 I to $4.00. ' If you have anything brolc- en 1 can fix it j LC. SMITH OPPOSITE FOUNDRY We have the Rockford, South Bend, Elgin and Waltham movements in the best cases. This stock was purchasee at a bargain from the trustee in bankruptcy and the public is invited to participate in this profit sharing sale. Edison Records can be had here at 25 cents each The store will be open evenings until eight thirty to test records. 50 per cent reduction on nearly all the stock. ' WE LA G mVESTRIi RANDE EMT CO. t . o HEACOCK'S OLD STAND Mr. Heacock will be on hand to do all repairing ... . j