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EVENING O BSERVER,' IA GRANDE OREGON, TCESDAV, JULY 7, 1008.
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Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery,
Ladies9 Ready-to-wear Apparel,
Men 's and Boys' Clothing,
Hats, and Furnishings, all
M SUCH TlllY PRICES that
YouCanSMfE MONEY on Everything
THE
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK,
BUCK OF SHACKS '
THREATENED BY HRE
But for the complete absence of
wind lut nlfht shortly after midnight
the entire rsdllght district, the Blue
Mountain hotel and the City livery
barn would have been In ashes today.
- The fire alarm waa aounded at ' 1
o'clock. The department located the
lire In one of the attack In the red
JJlgtot district, but before water was
,-pourtag on the flamea, the place had
Meen gutted. With an entire block of
BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE
L. A. Livingston Prop. ( New Management)
flafes $1.00, $U5, $1.50
Best 25c meal In the city
Beds 25c and 50c
All outside rooms. Board
and lodge $6. per week
One block from depot.
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dilapidated buildings In close proxim
ity to the fire. It was a remarkable
fact that the blaze did not become a
conflagration. The "Cory Corner"
wai the scene of the fire, which la be
lieved to have been of Incendiary
origin. It la thought that the inmates
who left early in the evening for Pen
dleton, left a candle burning In one
room as the fire was first seen down
stairs. Notice.
The, party who wanted first chance
on the gate, call again.
L, M. PARSONS.
Only house in the
city employing
white help only
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GRANDE, OREGON
Mary C. C. Bradford Is Denver's vot
ing representative In the convention,
and Mrs. H. J. Hayward of Salt Lake,
the delegate from Utah. It was the
first time that the "suffragettes" of
the west had had the opportunity of
seeing real women politicians partici
pating In national affairs.
There was manifest disappointment
on the part of six men who had been
chosen by the democratic party In the
Philippines, as delegates, when they
were ushered Into the alternate'
seats. According to the precedent vet
set by the last convention, as well us
by special action taken last week by
the national sub-committee on ar
rangements, the Philippine represen
tatives are denied a voice in the de
liberations, although they are gra
ciously permitted to look on. Tiny
Intend to make a fight before. tl.
committee on rules for recognition ai
dcclgates. The point made agalniit
their participation In the doings of the
convention Is that It would be tncoll
slKtent for democracy to declare that
the Philippines ought not to be a part
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of the United States and at the same
time admit representatives from tho
islands to a governing political body
of the nation.
Notable Visitors Prcsont ,
By 12 o'clock the auditorium was
packed from floor to topmoats gallery,
a majority of the visitors' seats being
occupied by women. In the space at
the right and loft of the delegates'
seats, on the main floor, reserved for
distinguished guests! were Congress
men and Mrs. Longworth, a number
of diplomatic representatives from the
South American republics, and many
other persons prominent In the social
and official life of the country.
Taiwan CnlU Order.
Shortly afternoon, when the ap
plause following the "bowboy band's"
rendition of the "Star-Spangled Ban
ner" had died away, Chairman Thom
as Taggart of Indiana, head of the
democratic national commltteed, rap
ped for order on the hard wood speak
er's stand, and the business of the
convention was ' begun. Secretary
Urey Woodson, of the national com
mittee, was Introduced and read the
call under which the assemblage had
been convened. It waa as follows;
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The democratic national commit
tee, having met In the city of Wash
ington on the 12th day of December,
107, has appointed Tuesday, the 7th
day of July, 1808, as the time, and
Denver, Col., a the place of holding
the democratic national convention.
"Each state Is entitled to represen-
j union merein equal , to double - the
I number of Its senators and represen
a j tatlves In the conyress of the United
States, and each territory Alaska,
District of Columbia, Hawaii and Por-
to Rico shall hafe six doelpates. Ail
democratic citizens of the United
( States, Irrespectlpe of past political
associations and differences, who can
J unite with us in the efforts for a pure,
economical, constitutional govern-
' ment, are cordially Invited to Join with
us in sending delegates to the conven-
tlon."
I When the reading of the call had
j been completed Chairman Taggart an
? nounced that the Rt Rev. James J.
Keane, Roman Catholic archbishop of
the archdiocese of Wyoming, would
offer the Invocation. As the distin
guished prelate lifted his hands the
Entire audience rose to Its feet.
Chairman Taggart then announced
the names of the temporary officers
selected by the national committee,
the principal ones being:
Temporary Chairman, Hon. Theo
dora A. Bell of California; temporary
secretary. Hon. Urey Woodson of Ken
tucky; temporary aergeant-at-arms,
Hon. John I. Martin of Missouri; of
ficial reporter, Milton W. Bloomburg,
Washington, D. C; first assistant sec
retary, Edwin Sefton, New Tork.
The selections of the committee
were ratified by the convention with
out delay, and Taggart then appointed
a special escort to pilot Temporary
Chairman Bell to the stand. The Cal
ifornia statesman thereupon "sounded
the keynote" of the convention.
The committee appointed to escort
Bell was composed of Governor Blan
chard of Louisiana, Ollle James of
Kentucky, and former Governor Elly
son of Virginia. This took place at
12:17. ,
Chairman Bell made a big hit with
his speech. He becomes a national
Instead of a state politician. He won
the admiration of the delegates by his
oratorical efforts. Bell began to
speak at 12:42.
Mrs. Ruth Dryan-Lenvltf.
daughter .
of the Commoner, whs one of the at-'
tentlve listeners,
with friends.
She sat In the box
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Whi n Bell concluded he recognized
RepresentHlve Lamb of Indiana. whO
moved the roll be railed fur members,
of the several committees. Tills was'
done. Oklahoma's name brought
forth applause. For the first time In,
the democratic national convention.
Cleveland resolutions were then read. '
At the conclusion. Former Governor
Francis of Missouri, mounted the
platform and seconded' them.
At ine conclusion or Hell s speech, a
motion waa put and carried directing;
the various state delegations to an -
nounre tha names of their represen -
tatlvrs on the following convention
committee:
: Credentials, permanent
n. rules and order of bust-
organisation
nees, and platform and resolutions.
Tribute to OcveUrwl.
Following the reading of the com
mitteemen's names, and the transac
tion of some minor routine business,
the first day's session was brought to
a close In an Impressive manner. On
motion of the delegation from New
Jersey, home of the late Graver
Cleveland, the convention, by a rising
vote, adjourned until tomorrow . out
of respect to the memory of the ex
presldrnt, and the delegates and spec
tators filed slowly from the ball, while
the soft strains of "Nearer, My God,
to Tltee" floated out through the open
windows, a tribute to the man who
twice carried democracy's standard to
Victory after stirring battles.
; The convention adjourned at 2:S"
until noon tomorrow.
Bryan Hears Convention.
Lincoln, Neb., July 7. Bryan's ear
was at the telephone connected with
the convention, all day. He appeared
satisfied-with the proceedings.-
ANKA GOULD AND PBENCE
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TWO CEREMONIES ARE
PERFORMED THIS MORNING.
After Weeks of Delay the Notorious
Lovo-Sk k Couple Are "Hooked Vp"
in Dear Old "Lunnon" Nouo Pres
ent From Gould Family Riorters
Excluded From Both Ceremonies.
London, July 7. lime. Anna Gould
' PHne Vfollo ils Rnenn arrived
here today and were married In the
registry office by Registrar Craddock.
Later ft religious ceremony waa car
lied out In the French Protestant
church. There were no attendants,
and no member of the Gould family
was present The only witnesses
were Baron Defontanllll and Monsieur
Donchauvy, Intimate friends of the
groom. The ceremony was perform
ed at 11:40. , Reporters were not ad
mitted to either ceremony.
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After some Indecision, It has been
definitely announced that the county
picnic of Modern Woodmen of Amer
ica will be held at Cove next Friday
and that a Jovial program Is In readi
ness for the visitors. Those who con
template making the trip from La
Grande are requested to meet at the
lodge home at 8 o'clock In the morn
ing, where transportation will be pro
vided. In order, however, to have
ample room those who want to go
hould notify Charles Dtsqua by call
ing Main f .
A ball game between the Woodmen
team of Butte, Mont, and the Cove
team will afford much entertain
ment It la planned to have ft picnic
dinner and to enjoy the hospitality of
Cove In the splendid picnic grove near
that town.
WANTED Responsible party to go
on stock ranch near Union. Address
Box 354. Union, Ore. 7-7-1J
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BUT GAME
A slightly repaired but neverthe
less badly bruised tip team went on
the diamond this afternoon to repre
sent La Grande In what is the most
popular series of baseball to be pulled
off thus far this w. The Wolser
aggregation arrived last evening from
Baker Cltv, where an exhibition gamo
was played yesterday, and which was
won by Baker City. That Is no cri
terion, however, as the big mone Is
In La Grande and the team was sav
ing Itself for 'he fray here. Baseball
dom Is undecided today. Only one
man showed up this morning of tha
three who bad been loaned by Man
ager Hosier. That was Hoffman, who
will work behind the bat. Our own
backstop is in the hospital department
and Hoffman will wear his parapher
nalia through the present series. Tne
outfield Is wrecked. Fuchel Is out of -the
game and O'Brien Is 111. Just
what the line-up would be the locals
did not know at noon, but when tho
game was called the vacancies -had
been filled, one way or another...
The team will be stronger tomorrow
when the last game of the series Is
played. More men from Baker City,
and possibly one from Walla Walla
will be here then.
THE STREETS
Another matter taken up by tho
club last night was a plan to keep the
streets Illuminated by the Incandes
cent lamps. The president of the
club, John Collier, will take It up
with the business men today, and tt
la expected that we shall be able to
have two blocks on Depot street and
three on Adams avenue Illuminated In
this way. The cost will be but $7S
per month. Including lamps, repairs
and power. Other cities have followed
the plan and find It very advantage
ous, for every one going into thosf
cities remark upon the fine appear
ance of the business section after
night
Tho HotUMt Yet
The themometer at -the co-operative
weather observatory registered vl
degrees In the shade at 2 o'clock. This
Is the highest point the Instrument haa
reached this year. The cooling winds,
however, made the heat almost enjoy
able. THAT FIT
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