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FACTE POTOJ. .Tgra O BRETlVKTt. !,. Krrm. ORKGOX. IT.TDAT, MAY 9, 1908. EIGHT PAGES. U tee OUserver f Published daily except bunday. CUKREY BROTHERS, SDITOK3 AND PROPRIETOP.a United Preen Telegraph 6ervl?e. Jjail;, per month..,....,. .ta Daily, single copy,. ..... ..... j .05 Dally, one your in advance. . .$..$( Daily, six months,tn advance... t.Sti - WauUly, one year fn advance. . .11.00 Weekly, six months. In atlmnve. ,73 Sntered at tho pos'iffijj (. La V Grand ns secoud-clas matter. : - Tbt paper will not publHVany ar ticle appearing over a nom rte pi:ime 'cued article will b. received ;Jb 'ilat to the dlpcrt'joa. of he edit.tr Ias lt;n your articles and ear dl : appointment. ' .' - Advertising Kate. . Display ad. rates . furnished upon . application. -.-. - Local reading notices too per llni drst Insertion; to per' line for each ubaequent Insertion. ; ' v t Resolutions of condolence, 6c a line. i Cards of tban,.Ec a line., . A J O, JUST TWO MORE YEARS! ;" A well known Ifldy of" I Grande has written a little limerick' which Is interesting reading at this stage of the campaign. The cry for two years -.. to "reform" the saloons suggested the lines: ' . The Saloon men are begging ' ' For "Just two more years," To "clean up" their business . And qultt your years. . - ' They've already had thirty And still they are dirty. Vote "Nit' for their liquors And dry your wlfo's tears. PORTLAND. The Oregonlan, In a burst of pa trlotism and home pride, which Is highly creditable and worthy of the paper, gives a few center shuts on the vital progress of that city which are worthy of being repented throughout the state. Here they are; ' . The North Bank road is building at Portland the largest wheat ware house In the United States. Meier & Frank are beginning wnr on the ten tory annex to their department store, and Olds, Wortmna & King are plan nine one to (Cover an entire block. Work on the largest packing house plant west of Chicago Is steadily pro gressing. Another national ' bank has been added to Portland's list of financial Institutions. The largest commercial club In the United States has moved Jnto Its own magnificently furnished "building. The O. R. A N. has Issued orders to rush work on the Wallowa branch of the road. Wheat Is selling very close to the , dollar mark and another record-breaking crop Is rapidly getting Into a state of absolute safety. Hood River has Just begun marketing a 100-carload crop of strawberries, etc., etc. These are just a few of the reasons - why Portlanders smile, even when they read the baseball scores. Politicians are wearing that look of anxiety that always makes Itself felt . Just prior to election dny. The close races are apparent In several Instances on the county ticket anil the "dry" county question will give ample cnuiw for Intense excitement election day. P.alns and circus dny seem to run together In this city. Xorrls ft Howe Isnded In the city amliM a shower of rain and the wenther this afternoon gives signs of a downpour this evening, thus shattering fond hopes o( the ftells-Floto management for a bumper crowd at tho evening performance. , Candidates hn-e but a few more days In extend the glad hnnd of vote-get-ling. EDITORS ARE "EASY MARKS." There Is no reason why a man pos sessed of a typewriter and the ability to operate It should be out of work ill this city. Old mngnxlnes may be purchased In any second-hand book hop. stories may be copied with no mental exertion, except to change names and titles, and the "easy marks" whft preside over the editorial departments of some of the New York magaxtnea will do the rest. Those who read the current period ical are aware that this method of earning a living Is extensively prac ticed, else the editor themselves are arrant fakir, Numerous examples of literary piracy are contained In the recent number of popular magaslnes. One I f the "Shorty McCabe" stories, by 9e--all Ford, Is reprinted verbatim In a popular pcilodjcal, with die author ship attributed to one 3wett Another magazine has an article purporting to have been written by a noted war corrvspondent, which is In large part an uncredlted tranlailonof a book by a Fpnnlsh American writer. i- A magazine which makes a special ty of humorous short stories, alleged to be original, hits to ;.th "last few month published many -yams that were probably familiar to Adam. Eng lish magavlnes with Utile or no circu lation In the Cnitcd BUIob afford a fruitful 'field .for the 'literary buccan eer. ScoreB , of translations from French, Cerrtfan and other European magazines, slightly changed to suit the American teste,' are annuallvysorv ed up In hte American, magazines. To the man or woman possessed of a littl Ingenuity and a minimum of honesty,, the occupation v of literary pirate should be both pleasant and profitable. - SIDELIGHTS. Brag about your 'Merry Widows" all you want to, but you Just ought to see some of the contraptions men wear on their heatls In lodge rooms. .. N .arly .every romanco has a sequel which ought to iserve as a 'danger signal to Others of a romantic ti-m- peramoni but. lt .dqesn't. ; , . An exchange remarks that the best way to trim a merry wli.ow hat Is tc u.ie a lawn mower. Would that the bill could be trimmed as easily. Minister Wu advised an eastern newspaper man to try tha vegetable diet He ought -to know that news- paper men thrive bn roasts. A' Spokane preacher declares that French heels turn the head. They huve been known to turn tho ankle. DUCKING VICE-PRESIDENCY. Washington, May 29. The great American game of "Duck the Vlce Pr'esldency" is now on. Senator Horn enway of Indiana, acting as next friend to Charles Warren Fairbanks, . Issues a formal denial of a . story that Mr. Fairbanks was flirting with second place on tho republican ticket. Friends of George B. Cortelyou say the same thing regarding the treasury chief. Governor Hughes of New York didn't entrust it to his friends, but made his own disclaimer. To date the denials on behalf of Fairbanks and Cortelyou do not extend beyond the statement that neither is seeking the vice-presidency. Governor Hughes goes to the length of declaring that he would not accept the nomination and would not qualify for the office were he nomi nated and elected. New York member of congress are not pnly anxious but they are Insistent that the Empire state shall be repre sented on the national ticket. If neither Hughes nor Cortelyou meets with the convention's requirements, they have other men they are ready and willing to trot out. Among them are James 8. 8herman and J. Bloat Fassett, both members of the house of representatives. If these will not do, others will be entered. For some reason or another. New York republicans teem to be Imprexscd with the fact that this year' they arc going to have on hand the fight of their lives. As one of them expressed It, if we are going to carry New York for tho republican ticket In Novem ber, we can't overlook a single bet. The vlce-prei.ldenry la one lift,, and a big one. Although It has become a deplorable fad for American states men to turn up their noses at the vice-presidency, the people still repard It ns the second plncn In Importance and dignity within their gift and It helps In any stnt to have the vice, presidential nominee. Henry K. I .am ble. , A Part uf Union County. Omen Mshop, republican randldite for school supc-lnu-m'.cnt. Is In the, city today sicnl.-i In the Interest of his campulgn. People are pleased to know that he Is a permanent resident of the county, a successful school man who has Invented his savings In Union county properta nian who owns his home, a taxpayer In the county and is a man whose Influence will be for the upbuilding of the county, educa tlonally. lUttle With tho Wave. Fan Francisco, May II. After a desperate death struggle with an In sane drowning man In tho water of the bay this morning, Frank Olardlnl. a mate on the steamer Costa P.l.-a, saved hi own life and th ship' cook. Chef Johnson fell off th gsng plank while trying to board th ship, after staying out all nlsht. It was Insane -villi fear and nearly drowned his r"s- outr. FREE! THE aCme 'Phone Black 641 213 ftR STREET . . - ANTI-SALOON. , perance forces 'of Union County. "Prohibition and BusIiiohs." , The following letter, printed i:i the Pacific Outlook from the president of the First National Bank of McMlnn yllle, of Interest at bearing upon the saloon question. "Referring to your Inquiry of April 14 as to the effect of local option on the business Interests of this place, I may say that my reply Is not that of a church membecnor a prohibitionist. I am neither. In this letter my view- Is from a financial standpoint not moral or ethical. ' "Two years ago, when the question was before our county of retaining the, saloons or closing them, I used my Influence and cast my ballot In favor of the saloons, believing sincerely that by so doing the best interest of the community In a business way would be conserved. I greatly regretted the result of that election day, by which the saloons were closed. I expected a period of depression and possibly of disaster. "But now, after almost two years without saloons my fears have not been realized not in the slightest de gree. The only Interests to suffer have been the saloons themselves. All oth er Interests have prospered. All the buildings formerly occupied by saloons have now other line of business. Every business building vacant two year ago I now occupied. There Is not a vacant (tore building on our main business street. More business I being done than formerly. Credit I less frequently asked, and where credit is given there I less difficulty in making collections. Deposit In our panic last fall waa not seriously felt here. j "It is needles to add that merely a a business proposition If for no better reason, I shall f com now on work ano vote Just as heartily to keep out sa loons as I formerly worked to retain them. "JNO. WORTMAN." Can't Qna-th Indlrtmonts. Washington, May St. Losing In an attempt to quish the Hyde-Penson land fraud Indictments the defense to dny proceeded with Its testimony. At torney Ackermnn of 8nn Francisco, testified to similar transactions as those Hyde and Pennon and snld It was commsn practice with lawyers. Mnnford vs. Utah. alt Lake City. Utah. May 29. Track teams of Stanford unlverlt and the University of Utah !ll hob' a meet tomorrow on Cummlngs field The contest will be the clHsxlct In which a Utah track team has ever appeared and will be witnessed by large crowd of spectators. The Stan ford track team Is on the way to Chi cago, where It will take part In the big Intercollegiate meet a week from tomorrow. ' Isirgr) Crowd Out. A large crowd thronged th Sher wood Electric last evening at all per formancea to th present run of films. Th et I a kind which hold attention during th entire perform ance. PETITION Foil MQUOR; LICEXST To th Hon. County Court of Unlo County: W, th undersigned legal roter and actual residents of the precinct FREE!! ACME TO EVERY UlK, WOMAY AND CHILD FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOUR SPEND WITH US, WE WILL PRESENT YOU FREE ONE TICKET TO THE CliECTRIC ' TIIEATR. THUS YOU SEE $5.00 PCKCIIASES ENTI TLF.S YOU TO FIVE TICKETS. BUY A $55.00 "ACME," THE BEST RANGE MADE, AND GET 55 TICKETS AND SEE THE BIG SHOW WITH CS. 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These act with bad effect on the system, upsetting the stomach, interfering with the digestion, affecting the bowels, and when used for a prolonged period of tune often cause salivation. No such effects ever result from the use of S. S. S , and it may be taken by children as safely as bv older people. For Rheumatism. Catarrh, Soreg and Ulcers, Malaria, Scrofula, Skin Diseases, and all other troubles caused by impure or poisoned blood, S. S. S. is a per fect remedy. It goes down into the circulation and removes all poisons, impurities, humors or unhealthy matter, and makes t!;e blood pure and rich. It eliminates every particle of the taint of inherited blood trouble, purifies and strengthens the weak, deteriorated blood, and establishes the foundation lor good health. S. S. S. is Nature's Blood Purifier, and its many years of successful service, with a steadily increasing demmd for it, is the best evi dence of its value in all blood troubles. Book on the blood and any medical advtce .rce of charge. XS SWIFT SpECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA. Kamela, Union county, Oregon, and having actually resided In said pre cinct at least thirty days Immediately preceding the aate of signing and fil ing of this petition, hereby respect fully petition your honorable court to grant to Charle W. Estes, a license to sell splrltous. malt or vinous liquor or fermented cider, commonly known a hard cider. In les quantities than WHERE NOTHING IS TOO MUCH TROUBLE Fine Stationery Blank Books Crepe Paper Tissue Paper Decorative Taper Lnnrh Seta Postcard Speca Bargains in all Departments 111 ' 8 ESTABLISHED REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 'he La Grande National Bank 1 AT RESOURCES. Leans and Discounts United Stat Bond Ral Estate, Furnitur. to Cash Assets: Dut from Bank 125,624.04 Out from U. S. Tiurr . C1 on hind . .. .. J. 087. B0 .88.642 65-2 1 ?664..09 Total. GEORQE PALMER, Prisiokrt. F.L MEYERS. J. M. BERRY A. B. CONLEY. With amp ear tal. lro u' do-Vi.; end olie.t ycu '' i c'isrert with eonerU bank.oa. w FREEH RANGE mam FROM one gallon, In the town of Kamela, Union county, Oregon, commencing on or about the 5th day of June. 1908. Dated this first day of May, 1908. F. O. Eyre, F. L. Wright, J. P. Ad ams. C. W. McFall, D. Charlton, A. C. Sherman, L. Craybeal, H. C. Hanson, N. Page. O. W. Allen, M. T. Burnett, L. E. Tipton, d. Kllng, Ed Morell, Wm. Dye, Wm. Horton, Jo Connor, FERGUSON'S Ii. IL S. POST CARDS FREK WITH EXAMIXATIOX TABLETS DURING EXAMINATION- WEEK i: :: 3655 THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS MAY, 14, 672.475.04 1 00.000.00 56.000.00 Capital Stock... Surplu Undivided Profits Circulation Deposit ndiv ul Bnk .. $94e.029,lS Total OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Casmiu. W. L BRFNPot tc SHERWOOD WILLIAMS. 2nd Assistant C.h,.r 'J-. J. HOLMES, F. M. BYRKIT, C. GEO. L. CLEAVER. W. L. BRENHOLTS 0E xprinc. and un.um.... .t..-.. your hanking ouin. promise, ,1.- FREE!!! THE ACME- Phone Red 1161; J 1411, 1413, yi5 Adims Ave. John Somen, R. J.' Smith, J. , j, Thompson, E. Rice, I. L. ijcFjills, John Richards, June Sanford, WfiD, Adiuns. W. A. McFalls, August Moeher,. H.' K. Charlton. ' ; Notice is hereby given thajt I will oi the 3rd day of June, 1908, apply to the county court of Union county, Ore gon, at the court house In La Grande, Oregon, for a license to sell splrltous. malt or vinous liquors, or fermented! cider, commonly known as hard cider. In quantities less than ono gallon, li the town of Kamela, Union county, Oregon, commencing on or about thet 5th day of June, 1908.' , " i CHARLES W. ESTE3. 15-2-30. PAIMT AND WALL PAPER STORE PAINTING I AND PAPERHANGING t ! 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