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page four. EVENING OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, OREGON, MONDAY. MAT 4, JtOS. "3GTTT PAGES. ii Graiide Evening Oiisecver Published daily except tounday. CURREY BIIOT1LEKS, EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. United Prew Telegraph Service. iJelly, per month...-. .......... . .j -. Dally, single copy . .-. . . .OS - Dally, one year In advance St. SO : ally, alx months, In advance... I.t - Weekly, one year In advance. . .$ 1.00 . '. Weekly, six months, in ad nines. .75 . Bntered at the poitoflj it U Grande as second-class matter. This paper will not public any ar- iicle appearing over a nom de plume Igned articles will be received i ib i i ect to the discretion of he edlt.irs - fleasa sign your articles and save dls- 'if,.,, appointment'. . ;: ;.' J ! Adtertlalng Rates. ' Display ad. rates furnished upon application. t); Local reading notices 10o per line 'j , a Orat Insertion; to per Una (or each J subsequent Insertion. ' ' Resolutions of condolence, to a line y . Cards of thanUs, to a Una. f . . . OREGON-DESERVES THE BEST. " ' . Under the heading "Too Much f. 'Watchdog," the Morning Astorlan of 'i . recent date prints sn . editorial In ' ' which It takes a suHe fling at the state grange and pleads for the sup- port of two deserving appropriations s (or the public good, . The measures referred to In the editorial are the ar mory bill and the university appro- ; prlatlon bill. " ". ,"' ' '" " ', ' ' ,; "It is all very well to be careful of , the public funds in this day , of ex- , travagance and public graft," says the Astorlan, "but legitimate ends must . be served with a liberality that at least will not cripple necessary func tlons of the common good, or dlspar age them at the crucial moment of their highest faculty for the public service. '"'.' "Both the Institutions to be benefit ed, the National Guard and the State university, are valuable and neces sary agencies of the state's entour age," the Astorlan continues. "They are Indispensable to Its growth, cul f ture and protection. Both are neces f. sary features of every state govern " ment and all through the . land, the states -have seen fit to endow them more liberally than has Oregon. Watchdogs' have been known to over do the thing time and again to the ' -' titter negation of the real good and we (eel that the Oregon grange Is work ing Its stunt In those two oases to a degree that will leave the state of Ore gon cheapened and discredited If It Is ijto havo Its way In these two approprl-, ailoni. " "Oregon grows apace." the Astorlan concludes. "Her people and her am plified future demand more of her " lhan In the early days when essen tials were fewer. On tH especial line she must range along with the states of her class and do her best and full duty by her sons and daugh ters as well as by the country at large. It will not do to stop' at the dollar mark every time It Is hoisted aloft by some narrow prejudice or chill con servatism." ' ' " i Oet busy shouting for La Grande - . It every business man talks about his boss city all the time whea he Is In , Dome other city, he will spread some good gospel. The following from th Baker City Herald Is an example of what happens to a little boosting done tfiU Orande business man In for . elgn folds: W. Ferguson, who runs a book store la La Grande. Is In' Baker todnv nn business, and to a reporter for the Herald he stated that his city Is wak ing up In evert way. The stories of ' the booster meeting and the fund raised he says are absolutely correct, .'. . and that It dyes not stop with that. Today the business men will play a gams of bSBi'twU with the professional team of La Grande as entreulnmrnt , for the Saturday 'crowd,. yNext- Satur day Adams avenue, the main street of that town, is to' be converted Into an automobile rax course and the after , noon spent In auto races. Ho thinks afternoons attractions on Saturday, do : , . rour food for a town than anytnlng, and says that most people oi '. La Grande have the .same opinion. The ., local band gives two concerts' each Saturday, which are very popular.- In . nls opinion. The greatest argument of all In fa or of the small municipality, or at least one of lesser proportion than the great metropolitan city, Is the scarci ty of outrageous crimes In tbe smaller Tlty.' Portland, the metropolis of Ore- gon, by reason of a sadly disorganized police, force, records on Its . police dockets almost weekly such crimes as IA Grande seldom. If ever -sees. The murder last week of the Jeweler, Na than Wolff, Is only one of scores In Portland in recent months. . a ... La Grande's streets are rapidly be coming more and more serviceable. Street Superintendent Matott is the recipient of much favorable comment for the careful manner In which he maintains the thoroughfares. - How ever, there Is yet much to do, but If the same pace Is maintained that-the superintendent has established thus far,- there will goon be a fine set of avenues and streets In this city. " Advertised Letters. Mrs. Minnie Chandler. Mrs. J. T. Clifford. , : Miss Ora Davis. " Mrs. E. J. Grlsdale. Albert Agcr. '' Abe Aberson. ( J. II. Andrew. ' - J. M. Barger. ' ' ; H. C. Baker. . .'" " O, E. Baggurt. . J. E. Barnwell, ' '; ; " K. Jf Cook. ? ., ws. cook, i ! G. 8. Cowen. '". f Fred Calwel). Tracy Davidson. Hyrum Datton. ' ', ',, F. W. Dlel. ; c '"'i ' M. J. Donellan. R. S. Eaklng. Adam Frank. James Forsythe. J. H. Glass. ' . . ' J. H. Gall. O. L. Huff. ' E. H. Hubbard. D. M. Hood. , ' i . James Haner. C. E. Hawks. ," ' William Harrison. " ! Edward Jackson. " ' """p-; John Kim. . DeKalb Kelts.. ' '" ' " Andrew Lyman. :'":. P. L. Lawrence, ' 1 " ' T"t" J. F. Moran. '. ' r' Fred Miller. , Albert. McLaln. Gust Mongenson. 1 Roy Parker. r Stephen Runglsh, L. I. Stevenson, i-r-A. W. Stults. . " """' ' C. L. Scraggs! '" "- Martin Stevensoa. ' ' "' T" r" J. E. Stanford. '"f:;1 E. B. Sorey, "5 ' W. M. Smith. " - G. E. Smith. ' .-i i -y' William Shrlber. fjjr The Courier. M The GoKlen Eagle. ' . 't!". William WIlllamBon. M. E. Walker. ":-r-G. W. Wilson. J. B. Williams. " . 0. M. B.ICHET, Postmaster. Bishop Paddock In Interior. The visit of Bishop Paddock to this part of his diocese was one that was enjqyed by all church-going people in me iown, says tne Blue Mountain American. He held services twice a day on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, finishing with communion service Wednesday morning. Bishop Paddock Is a very strong man and his talks were of an elevat Ing as well as instructibe nature, and that his whole heart la In the work Is evidenced by every action, thoroughly consecrated to his chosen life work, his talks were all along practical lines and could not but help be a benefit to all who had the pleasure of listening to nim. whether they were churchmen or not. Broad and progressive, ener getlc and consecrated, as well as phys leally able to meet all the require ments of his high and holy office, the church In eastern Oregon will un doubtedly prosper under his super vision. He left Wednesday morning for Canyon City, Burns and o.ther in terior pulnts. "Mrs. Temple's Telegram. In -Mrs. Temple's Telegrnm," which will be presented at the Steward opera house iay. 8, there Is a lesson for every husband' who hns. acquired or la thinking seriously of acquiring the "mtssed the last car, my dear" habit. TheVe Is also a lesson for every wife who Is fond or Is likely to become fond of magnifying circumstantial ev idence until she believes that every other woman In town Is angling for her husband, and that the fishing Is generally very good. For, In "Mrs. Temple's Telegram" there la a hus band who. being denied the privilege of telling the truth utilises the last-ca-story to his threatened undoing, and a wife who, refusing to credit the FREE! TH I ACME 'Phone Black 641 213 FIR STREET i.i Margaret Snow with "Mrs. truth, accepts the last-car. story .and upon Investigation finds It to be false. The obvious moral Is, that every hus band should stick to his first story, and that every wife should rest con tent in the thought that what she doesn't know will do her no harm.' True, the average wife will ask why a married lady who has preceded her husband from Paris and arrived In London a day ahead of him should de cide that evening to venture forth un attended and , seek surcease from worry by taking a ride In the Ferris wheel in Earl's court; and th hus band will likely wish to know why a settled ' and reasonably Respectable married man should attire hlmseft in evening clothes, desert his home, his wife and his fireside and seek a like diversion on the same evening. But no sensible husband and wife will per mit their attention to be drawn from the lesson contained In a farce of complications by asking questions. It Is enough to know that this accidental meeting did happen, that the wheel stuck while the perfect strangers were aloft In a car, and that the experience Is the foundation for "Mrs. Temple's Telegram." The World's Best Climate Is not entirely free from, disease, on the high elevations fevers prevail, while on the lower levels malaria is encountered to a greater or less ex tent,' 'according tp altitude. To over Come' climate affections,' lassitude, malaria, Jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, the most effective remedy is Electric Bit, ters, the 'great alterative and blood purifier: the antidote for every form of bodily weakness, nervousness, and insomnia. Sold, under guarantee at the Newlln Drug.; Co.'s drug stare. Price 50c. ' ' i A $5000 HOTEL FOR SALE? n For $S00 if sold th,la month. Has hot and cold water, 'electric lights, furnished.- In a good locatjop.,.or steady roomers and boarders, ' and transients, ll roms and toilet upstairs. Office, dining-room, kitchen, parlor, two bedrooms and bath room down r .: w ' J I I stairs. Good basemen under all. Any one wishing a good proposition of this kind can call on W. J. Ran "lord ft" the Palmer house, or, 'phone Black 402. . .' " ' - V ' s ' , "','' FREE!! ACME TO CTERY -MAN. VOLX AXD CHILD FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOCR SPEND WITH TS, WE WILL PRESENT YOU FREE ONE TICKET TO THE ELECTRIC TIIE.TR. THI S YOU SEE $5.00 PURCHASES ENTI TLES YOTJ TO FIVE TICKEJS. BUY A $55.00 "ACME," THE BEST RANGE MADE, AND GET 55 TICKETS AND .SEE THE BIG SHOW WITH I S. , . ACME F. B. 'HAISTEN lli ''rmrz Temple's Telegram." in Tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock will be Inaugurated a series of morning cottage player meetings throughout the city. The plan Is similar to that which was conducted ' prior to the opening of the revival meetings at the rlhk. Following is the list of homes where the prayer meetings will be held tomorrow morning, the last-named In dividuals being the leaders In each In stance: South La Grande. At Mrs, Bolton's home, with Mrs Ingle leader; Mrs., Hermann, Mrs. Evans leader; Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Kirk leader. West La Grande. Mrs. J. D. Smith, Mrs. Brenholts leader; Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Glllllan; Mrs. Frltts, Mrs. Damon. . North I Grande. Mrs. Flnley, Mrs. George Ackles; Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Stotts; Mrs. Neffs, Mrs. Blggers. East La Grande, Mrs. J. E. Stephenson. Mrs. J. K. Wright; Mrs. M. Reynolds, Mrs. D. C. Stevens; Mrs. Simmons. Mrs. Klrtley. CHAMBER OF HORRORS, i ; The Scientific American la about to establish a chamber of , horrors In which will be assembled objects that wJU illustrate the rlsks( whU-h' the muunii iiittn uti-urs in living. uspur pose Is to create 'a sentiment '' which will ctrmpel the adoption , of methods that,' will reduce so-calle'd .acclSeritstb a minimum by showing htfw mt?h de.1 fective work Is done and how hazards' would be reduced by care, thorough ness and honesty. But there are some things that It Is Just as well to avoid seeing too much of if one wishes to be comfortable. Early Rose Seed potatoes for sale. Tni f a nam. At tha Grande Ronde Cash Company. HOLD PRAYER mm . FREE!! RANGE RANGE CONTEST NOTICE. " Department of the Interior,' U. S. Land Office, La Orande, Oregon, -March 26th, 1008. J The United States of America, and Frances Harris, plaintiffs, vs., Wil liam H. Patten, defendant. ' , ' ' A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Frances Harris, contestant, against Homstead entry No. 10188, made May 18, 1901 (C. C. 8800), for the SE4 Section 8. Township 8, N., Range40, E. W. M., by William H. Patten, contestee. In which It Is alleged that the said Wil liam H. Patten wholly: failed to com ply with the homestead law prior to proof; that he failed to maintain res idence prior to proof and has since wholly abandoned said entry, and that said alleged absence from said land was not due to his employment In the army, navy or marine corps of the United States as a private soldier, of ficer, seaman, or marine during the war with Spain or during any other war in which tha United States may be engaged, and said parties are here by notified to appear, respond and of fer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m., on June 3, 1908, before the register and receiver of the United States land office In La Grande, Oregon. The said contestant having, In a proper affidavit, filed April 29th, 1908, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, It is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publica tion. ' F. C. BRAMWELL, R. H. LLOYD, Register Attorney for Contestant. :' 4-2-.9-l-2S-S0 ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF LAND Notice Is hereby given that the un dersigned as administrator . de bonis non (with the will annexed) of the estate of Mellnda Wardwell, deceased, will, by virtue of an order of the county court of Union county, state of Oregon, made on the 8th day of April, 1908, empowering him to do so, from and after the 19th day of May, 1908, sell at private sale, for cash, lots numbered f and I, of block numbered 26, of Sterling's addition to the town of Island City, In Union county, state of Oregon, which sale will be made to obtain funds to pay legacies and ex penses of administration, and said property will be sold to the person of fering the largest sum therefor. Per sons desiring to buy said property are requested to communicate with me at my residence at said Island City, or elsewhere. Said sale will be made ac cording to law and said order of court. ULYSSES G. COUCH, Administrator. (To be published once a week for four successive weeks In the Evening Observer. ) . RAMSEY & OLIVER, Attorneys for Administrator. d5tA16-23-tOM7-14 . Ora rung Is a dead Issue. Bo says Dr. H. C. Par kef fUhe Indiana School of Medi cine, In Collier's Weekly. We concur with him, Blut Mountain Cough Syr. P wllj cura your cough, not as pleas, int. to taka as soma others, but It con tains ' tha Ingredients that will post lively and absolutely cure that cough, RED CROSS DRUG STORE. Hear Divorce Argument. " Arguments In tha John Peach vs. Ella Peach divorce case were heard before Judge Crawford today. Attor neys Cochran Cochran appeared for the plaintiff. t FREE!!! THE ACME T hone Red 1161 1411, 1413, 1415 Adams Ave. Committee Meeting. , ' A meeting of the county republican' central committee is hereby called to be held In this city Monday, May 4 at 8 p. m. .This meeting Is called for the purpose , of electing delegates to. the state convention. ; , , . '' ' . ; J. H. PEARE, Chairman.. . Ice Wagon Going. . ; W. D. Grandy announces that he. has put his Ice wagon on servleo ini L for this season. He has. either natural ' n-l,,t..l., , ,n. . . uiRi.i t-none to Dlack oil C. G. HOLST, Contractor ana Builder. Satisfaction guaranteed: estimate? furnished on any kind of maionrv- work on short notice. Mantels an fireplaces a specialty. Room No. l Smith Rooming house, La Grande Ore. 'Phone Bed 141. Valued Same as Gold. a B. G. Stewart, a merchant of Ceda- View, Miss., says: "I tell my custom- era when they buy a box of Dr. King's; New Life Pills they get the worth oft that, much gold in weight, If. afflict- -ed with constipation, malaria or bil iousness." Sold under guarantee at.: the Newlln Drug Co.'s drug store. 25ct Is the prettiest waltt you ever heard- Hear it at DAVIS-JORDAN MUSIC CO. t Pastime Theater LA FONTAINE ft DOZIER, Proprietors.. $.$$$. LEWIS BUILDING. Continuous Performance, from a:S0 tolp.ii, and 1 to 10 p. m. PROGRAM: Humanity or Duty. Rolling Bed. Dream of the Rarebit Fiend. Against the Law. Song: DOWN AT THE BABY STORE. Three changes each week. Watch for announcement. Admission 10c; children 6c. PASTIME THEATER. 1st Fontaine A Dorter, Props. - :: . PHOTOGRAPHS. THE SORT THAT PLEASE YOUR FRIENDS. AND YOUR PURSE. MODERN POSINOt A. SPECIALTY. famlt a fiftmti ta.r plea of Cp-lo-DatePnoetrgJ,),' . MISS .'ADA ROCS IT. ;' y Bohneokaaap Balding. - . V , , -V v