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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
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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. -
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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 $5.00 and
Something Good in Trunks, Bags,
and Suit Cases.
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Call at Our Stores and Examine These Lines
This week we will show new patterns in Garpets and Linoleum. We have a
new stock in Feather Pillows, Feather Beds, and Feathers in bulk for sale, any
quantity. Trade us your old stoves and securs an ACME RANGE, fully warranted.
Good Plows, a bargain in these. '
Phone Black mil.
213 FIR STREET.
4t44-$fr44$4$444$4$4-4-:
F. D. HAISTEN
Tbone Red lid. '
1411, 111S, 1415 Adams Ave
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i 444-444444'444.i44-44W SiSSt4ti$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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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CAR OF
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JUST RECEIVED
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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
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PHONE MAIN 6
Each Phone
GRANDE RONDE
CASH COMPANY
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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
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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.
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HEACOCK'S OLD STAND
Mr. Heacock will be on hand to do all repairing
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