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EVEXTXO OBSERVER, LA GRANDE, OREGOX, TfTTRSDAV, MAY 7, 1008
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rilAISE BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
In the May American Magazine Ray
euiuiiiM'u tinner writes or "An Ostra
cited Race in Ferment." It is the
story of the two great factions of ne
groes In this country. In the course
of his article Mr. Baker pays the
following tribute to Booker T. Wash-
. ington:
"I have not said much thus far In
these articles about Booker T. Wash'
- ington, but as I have been traveling
over this country, south and north
studying negro communities, I have
found the mark of him everywhere In
happier human lives. t Wherever I
found a prosperous negro enterprise,
a thriving business place, a good
home, there I was almoHt sure to find
Booker T. Washington's picture over
the fireplace or a little framed motto
expressing his gospel of work and
service. I have heard bitter things
said about Mr, Washington by both
colored people and white. I have
waited and Investigated many of these
stories, and I am telllno- he rit what T
have seen and known of his Influence!
among thousands of common, strug
gling human beings. Many highly ed
ucated negroes, especially in the north,
dislike him and oppose him, but he
has brought a new hope and given new
courage to the masses of his race.; He
has given them a working plan of
:!fe. And is there a higher test of
usefulness? Measured by any stand
ard, white or black, Washington must
be regarded today as one of the great
men of this country: and In the. fu
ture he will be so honored."
THE WEST WIXS.
Business has steadily Increased
since the first of the year," says C. M.
tvy, third vice-president of the
Northern Pacific, "and there has been
a steady growth of traffic In the north
west since the first of the year," says
the Spokane Chronicle.
Coupled with that assertion comes
the statement that the Northern Pa
cific will spend $1, 500,000 during the
next 60 days for tho purchase of
freight cars. In ' anticipation of In
creased business.
Western railroads are making bigger
and faster gains in traffic and In net
earnings than are the eastern roads.
The financial solidity of the great
west has been clearly demonstrated.
for It was in the west that the effects
of the panic were last and least felt.
and it la the west that Is most rapidly
icwuvoring irom the subsequent busi
ness depression.
Governor Chamberlain In his open
Ing campaign speech Insisted that
nowadays there Was no difference be
tween the two great parties. It was
urged by him that the two great
classes of public thought were travers
ing the same lines. It would be In
teresting, no doubt, If Governor Cham
berlain would tell us tonight whether
or not he will endorse the next repub
lican national platform and whether
or not he will vote for the candidate
nominated by the next republican na
tional convention. If President Roose
velt endorses the nominee of that con
vention, Governor Chamberlain, owing
to his unrlvpled affection for Roose
velt policies, ought not to hesitate to
do so.
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ACME RANGE
TO EVERY MAX, WOMAX AXD CHILD FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOUR
SPEND WITH US, WE WILL PRESENT YOU FREE ONE TICKET TO
THE ELECTRIC THEATR. - THUS YOU SEE $5.00 PURCHASES ENTI
TLES YOU TO FIVE TICKETS. BUY A $35.00 "ACME," THE BEST
RANGE MADE, AND GET 03 TICKETS AND SEE THE BIG SHOW
WITH US. .
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Governor Chamberlain will address
the people of La Grande tonight. The
experience of the democratic candi
date In campaign speaking Insures
those who attend the meeting a first
class democratic campaign speech. It
will be none the less entertaining, for
the governor has well earned the name
of 'The Great Promtser," In as much
as most of his speeches In the past
have been replete with great things
the governor would do. If elected. Let
every one, Irrespective of party, en
deavor to hear the effort of the detri'o
cratic candidate. .
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Now that the council has arranged
a practical street naming system, u
Is well that ihey commence to place
"new name plates at the corners of each
street and avenue with Its correct
dame, where the old ones are defaced.
MnHilno la Popular.
The new carpet cleaning machine
which is now being operated by Scott
& Althelde, is dally proving more and
more popular. It cleans carpets with
out taking them up and Is the friend
of the housewife.
ID
CANYON
Mrs. Lois M. Blume, Arthur L. Car
ter and Mr. Carter, sr., of Baker City
had business at the land office today.
Ladd Canyon, May 8. (Special.)
County School Superintendent E. E.
Bragg visited our school Monday. He
gave us a very pleasant little speech
advising us to always look for flow
ers Instead of weeds or, always look on
the bright side of life Instead of the
dark.
Misses Alta and Mary Banton spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends and
relatives in La Grande.
James McClure has gone to San
Francisco to see the battleships and
to meet "Fighting Bob" Evans. He
expects to be gone the greater part of
the month viewing California and
points along the coast.
Mrs. James Mulholland Is on the
sick list this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turnbow and
three, children are expected to arrive
from Wallowa county this week to
visit at the home of Frank Counsel).
Mrs. Turnbow is a sister of Mrs. Coun-
sell.
Miss Kate Braden returned home
from Perry Monday morning, where
she went to visit relatives. She was
accompanied home by her cousin,
Mrs. Ed Heath, who will remain here
a few weeks vlsltlnr. '
Mrs. L. W. Drumsmltb Is visiting on
the hill above La Grande with her
brother and family.
The Ladd Canyon boys are plan
ning to have a game of baseball with
the Grange hall boys at Grange hall
Sunday.
Mrs. Lucy Graham gave a party
Friday night In honor of the anni
versary of her daughter's 13th birth
day. The evening was spent in games
and at a la.te hour light refreshments
were served. Those present were
Louie Phillips, Eugene Banton, Katie
Counsel!, Henry Counsell, Frankle
Peebler, Ruth Feebler. Kittle Mulhol
land, Tommy Crawley and Brvan
Crossen.
Mrs. Oscar Crossen, who has been
quite HI, Is now very much improved.
Clean Coffee
For Sale.
To Exchange.
Want to exchange second-hand' or
gan for some team work: also want
some poles. See Hendricks, the re
liable piano tuner,
Mj0LGEBtj Fo lifer's
S3
Cdr?E Coffee
is roasted by a direct flame,
which burns off all impuri
ties and unclean matter.
Weighed and packed by
machinery in aroma-tight
tins No hand touches the
Coffee until it reaches the
consumer. Order whole roast
and let your grocer grind it,
or, better still, grind it at
home.
J. A. Folger CH Co.,
San Francisco
ri UrCrrAH! OH SATURDAY
Saturday, May 9, the day of Auto Parades, Races, Band Concerts-Mull day of shopping opportunities at our store
THEpTlvM lai!J 5pend in 13 Grande' The Entertainment Committee will provide for your pleasure in the fullest measure AT THE fair"
THERE WILL BE BARGAINS-SPECIAL BARGAINS -AUTOMOBILE DAY BARGAINS HIGH-CLASS.SEASONABLE MERCHANDISE A T PRICE REDUCTIONS
YOUR GREATEST EYPECTATIONS KcuuLiiuns dcYUNu
$1.25-$1.50 MEN'S SHIRTS, $1.00.
20 dozen men's Dress Shirts in
light, dark and medium colors,
in pleated and plain fronts with
separate or attached cuffs; spe
cial for Saturday, each $1.00
13 dm 50o Foiir-ln-llund Ties, 35c.
In any color you may desire, all
popular widths and styles; In this
lot we Include all our Ties In solid
colors: black, brown, tan, blue,
black and white, made from extra
heavy silks; special 60c values,
choice Saturday 85o
..V values, Men's Fancy Hose. 3 Pair In lace stripe, plaid and check ef-
for 50c; 7 pair for $1.00. f,.,ts; special
In groat variety of color cnmblmi- 75c FJin.-y ll.wo -111,..
Hons. Made In fine gauge and fr-.m Iirse assortment In CVr.-va Silk
extra flue soft cotton.- ,, S Mv Uosv.
3.V IIono 2.V, , l)u. Im,r
lOo
&0I
Ladies' Belts
Worth
up to $1.25
Speca
25c
Ladies' Hand Bags
worth
up to $3.50
Choke
78c
Ladies' Suits, Skirts and Jackets
special prices for Saturday
at
; Special Shoe Bargains
o hundreds ' pairs in Mens'
J , Bo.'s, Children's Misnos and
, Ladies on our shoe bargain
counters at a sivirg of Irom
' COc to SI. 60 a cur.
I LACIES' OXFCRDS
, For all ths newsst snd
mos. wanted styles in Tans,
I Browns and Blicks: Button.
Lscs and Blucher cuts, 2.50
275. 5.00. 5.60, 4.00 up to
' 6.00.
MENS' OXFORDS
SPECIAL, $2.29
Regular 5 60 values in
Black Vici Kid, in Lace and
Blucher cut . $2.2J
$15.00, $15.00, $10.50 MEN'S Sl ITS
SPECIAL, $10.85.
$17.50 to $20.00 MEN'S SUTS
Special, $13.85.
Suits In single or double breasted
cuts; light, medium and dark
colors In the latest cuts from best
makers; clothing of thorough
worth and reliability; no ex
ceptions; nothing reserved; all
Suits, J15.00 to $20.00, at above
special prices for Saturday, on
'y $10.85.and 113.85
Men's 65c and 75c medium weight
ribbed Underwear; special 39c
Young Mens' and Boy's Suits at a Saving.
$3.60 to $4.50 Suits, in sizes 3 to ,6.50 young men's Suits, worth.
15; speclal ' 2.20 regularly up to $8.50; special for
$3.00 to $T50 boys' Suits, In sizes wuuraay $289
S to 15; special $2.08
J. .oo boys' 3-plcco Corduroy
Suits; special $1.80
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These Skirts are In every respect equal to any $15.00 Skirts on the
market; In colors: Gray. Brown. Red and many pleading two and
three-color effects; pleated and trlmmo,! in .....
u straps;
$22.50 LABI EN' BLACK SlITS, $12.50.
In rannn.as. S. iKcs and lightweight Cheviots in short and medium
length Jackets, strap trimmed and silk-lined; $18.50 to $22.50
O.. i. i
nuiin, upriiiw .
J! SU1 S "-V $21.00 SKIHTS WOUTII VP TO $9.50; SPECI XL EOP SXTI'l't v
These are regular $27.50 and $30.00 Suits, but on account of arriving S.UUTS WOHTH VP TO $6.50 m P ,.
late we marked them at the special price of $25.00. They come $10.00 Ladle.' Silk Jackets SATt.lJO.W
In tan. blue and browns. In Panama and Chiffon Panama, hand- $16.50 Ladies' Silk Jackets
snmely trimmed and silk-lined: sDeclnl ... r.. , ,,, ...
SOME EXTltAOltlHNARY VALVr mS Vk.RT W 'hree-auarter Silk Coa,
$10.00
. .$3.98
..$2.98
. $6.50
. $7.50
$3.50
La Grande
Oregon
THE
FABR
La Grande
Oregon
I PRICE
25 Ladies Suits
Blufc,
in
In Tan, Black, Grey,
and N:veltv MiTtnr.o
Light and Medium Weights,
on Saturday at
J-2 Regular Price
J lot Mens'
Boy's 25c aad
CAPS
and
35c
5
4
Wc