' L volcme ra. iagrande, cnion cocntt, cregox. sattrdav, jvly is, iooh. ' T " T" " NUMBER 24. . SOME an PLAY GOLF IX MOT SPRINGS, ARK, ' '.. FOR PLEASVRE ONLY. Voted "Second Elective" Term Advo cate, Wihes to Play Golf With Tnft for Pleasure of Future Recollection Denies That lie to on a Political ' Mission Taft Is Busy on Speech of ' Acceptance. Which He Honee to Finish Tonight. .1, Hot Springs, Ark., July . 18. Ac companied by a wagon load of trunks and golf clubs, United States Senator Jonathan Bourne of Oregon, arrived "here today, proclaiming his , prowess , --as a golfer. He denied that he is here to confer with Taft on the political sit uation, and ascribes his visit only to pleasure. He said: "I hope I may have a chance to meet Taft In a match game of golf, s I am confident I can beat him, and J t. would be something to recall with Measure when he Is the chief execu "tlve of the nation," Taft, when told of the Intention of . -the senator from Oregon, smiled and . -said: "I hope to complete my speech of . acceptance before night." S. P. INCOME SHRINKS. ?Uj-b Business $3,000,000 Less Than Same Month In 1907. San Francisco, July IS. A shrink age of mors than 3,000,000. In one month's business Is shown today In the report of the Southern Pacific company for May. . The gross earn ings are unavailable. It Is believed here that the profits will be about the same as In the past The reports of the gross earnings of the Santa Fe ' rnM.m about the same conditions- pre ' "railing. The amount this year Is -nearly two millions less than In May - of last year. THEFMR Summer Clearance Prices $2.50 Royal Khaki Suits $1.59 Boys Suits with long or short pants, coats made in Norfolk style with belts, all sizes at the Special Price : : : $1.59 45c SPL Men's 6oc $3.00 Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits $1.59 in all white Indian head linen tailored waists trimmed in straps, plain gored skirts with pleats at seams, splendid values special now at only : : : : $1.59 $$&$$ Saved 'By Coining to The Fair Store WILL SPEAK THE GOVERNOR IS HERE ON LEGAL BUSINESS. Gives Ills Views on Political Situation Thinks Bryan's Clianoes Are Very Good, and Considers the Senatorial Question as Settled Will Make Ad- dress Tonight at Corner of Adams and Depot Welcomed by Mayor M. ' K. Hall.-""' ' .? Governor Chamberlain arrived in the city this morning, and Is repre senting the Alnsworth National bank of Portland In the now almost famous Nodlne case." When asked by an Ob server representative regarding the po litical situation In Oregon, he said: "I am here only upon business, and not to talk politics." V "But, governor, you do not come to our town very often, and we want you to say something," persisted the re porter. "What about the senatorial fight?" . "I am assuming," said the chief executive, "that the matter Is settled. I believe that the men who were elect ed to the state legislature upon their solemn promise to obey the will of the people and to vote for the popu lar choice for the United States senate, will keep those promises. There la only one thing about which there can be any doubt,' and that is whether the legislators who were elected as anti statement will obey the Implied will of the voters or not" -v "What do you think of Bryan's chances?" was asked. "I think," said Mr. Chamberlain with a smile, "that Bryan will be elect ed. I believe that his chances are ' very good, much better than ever be-1 fore. He is much more widely known than In the previous -campaigns, has kept In close touch with the people, and above all. Is the ad vocate of the principles that are find ing favor with the people." The business men of the city, laylr UMMER S&LE of the utmost interest to the stay-at-homes, as well as those who are going to take their summer outing in the mount ains or at the coast-read these items and prices carefull and rememberthere are hundreds of equally good bargains in all summer goods all over the house. : : : Men's Summer Suits $7.35 in single or doublybreasled skeleton, quarter linedftcoatsn two or three piece suits reg. pr.Uf!oO to $13.50 now .$7.35 to $1.50 Straw and Cloth hats and all sizes Ladies' Lawn Kimonas ' 39 cents and up a splendid assortment in long of short Ki monas In the daintiest lawns, beautiful patterns of all colors, In all the wanted styles regular 75c and up now ; . 59c up r ;XX. l .. i sWfc miri Tlsinn hi sM.r,risi. . Audsfe -v UlPWW -f ''wipq,--lrr- . fin si i ' "WsJe. r K ' ; i Governor George will speak aside all partisan feeling and differ ences, have decorated their store fronts, and a great many of them their residences, in honor of the state's chief executive, and tonight, at , o'clock, there will be a little love feast at the corner of Adams avenue and Depot street. Mayor Halt, speaking from an auto, will welcome the gov ernor, who has consented, with pleas ure, to address the people of La Orande. - WANT TO JUGGLE RATES. , P. and Santa Fe W1U Ask for Hear ing Before Commlmlon. San Francisco, July 1 J. Southern Pacific and the Santa, Fe Pacific Main Steamship companies are preparing to have a hearing before. the Interstate commerce commission on the ques tion of transcontinental rates for goods shipped over the Pacific ocean.' The commission's rules compel the rail roads to charge the same price for these goods as for others, whereas It all Styles SPLA5c Don't miss this Opportunity Jo Save Money E. Chamberlain, who here Tonight, - (.1 has been customary for the roads to make a cheaper rate to steamship companies. The plea to be made to the commission la that steamers trav eling through the Sues canal will get the trade If transcontinental roads are not allowed to juggle the rates as they please.v OREGON WOMAN MISSING. Bride When Fourteen, Now Seeks An nulment of Marriage. San Bernadlno, Cat., .July II. Authorities from Oregon -are seeking Mrs. Qoldle R. Ellis, aged It, a detec tive having arrived here today with a warrant for her arrest Through her guardian, Mrs. Ada B. Kenney, the girl brought aut for the annulment of her marriage. She alleges she was flogged Into marrying Joseph Ellis when she was 14. It is declared by some that her husband and Oregon relatives planned to have her kid naped and that the warrant for her arrest Is part of the scheme. METHODISTS WILL BUILD WILL BEGIN PREPARA. ' TORY WORK AT ONCE. Ktrueture to Cost 123,000 Committee for Selection of Site Appointed Lent Xlght by Official Board of Church Building Committee Will Be Se lected by Quarterly Conference In Auguitt, and Work Will Begin Im mediately Afterward. A $25,000 church Is what the offi cial board of the Methodist church de cided upon at a special session called for the purpose last evening. For the past two years there has been a more or less pronounced con vlctlon among the members that the time had come when a new church was required, A church modern In every wsy, suitable for Sunday school work. The ladles of the church have been taking a more active part, and have been laying plans, and In fact, have started a sinking fund for the pur pose. After a thorough discussion last night it was decided to build, and when they build to construct a build' Ing In keeping with the growth of the city. A committee on location was ap pointed last' evening. It being the general conclusion that the present lo cation for such a building might be Improved upon. This will be defin itely decided upon In the very near future. Plans for the new building will soon be outlined sufficiently lo place In the hands of ths architect and at the next meeting of the quarterly conference the building committee will be selected. EOT SITES BIDS OPENED TIICRS- BAY IN WASHINGTON. Eight Are Willing to Sell to Govern ment Prices From $7000 to VI 2,- , 000 Final Selection. WUI Muke Bit ferenco In Value of property In VI clnlty and la Relative Value of " Busincxa fcltoe SuHpenne Soon Over, A good many residents and business men, besides those actually offering property for the site of the new post office, that is to be are Interested In the location finally selected by the government for the building. Eight sites are offered; Property values will be affected by the selection, and a good many want to know where the new postofftce will be.' They would like to lease ground or building In the vicinity for business purposes. ' The bids follow: ' E. C. Moore, corner Fourth and Fifth'. $7000; B. W. Grandy, Fourth and Adams, $10,000; Bynearson Es tate, Fourth end Adams, $8000; J, M. Berry, Fourth and Adams, $8750; D. Fttzgerald.yElm and Washington, $7, 000; Wade Noyes, Greenwood and Adams, $6000; Island City M. M. Co., Elm and Jefferson, $12,000. Henry Young offered his property at Monroe and Greenwood, but the bid was denied consideration. The offers of E. C. Moore, B. W. Grandy, J. M. Berry, Wade and Noyes are on the property now occupied by their respective residences. The offer of the Bynearsons Includes the vacant lots on the corner of Fourth and Adams, Just opposite ths residence of Mr, Grandy, and the cottages occupied by A. Palmer on Fourth street, and by Joe Keeney on Adams avenue. Henry Young's property la across the track, and the Iron works now stand on the site offered by Mr. Fltsgerald. Pendleton parties offered 14 sites to the government, ganging In price from $4000 to $22,(00. In Albany the bids varied from $1000 to $11, 600. Postmaster Rlchey expects the agent of the department here In a few days, and as soon as his recommenda tions to the authoiUles are made, ws Shalt probably learn Just where the new building Is to be located, and then the suspense will be over, and the scramble for business locations will begin. Irish Hosts Gathering. Indianapolis, Ind., July 18. In dlanapolls is today a-wearlng o' the green, In honor of the Irish hosts now gathering In the city for the next week's national convention of the An cient urui-r or jiiDerniuns. This or der Is the largest Irish-Cathotlc or ganlzatlon In the world and the meet ing here Is expected 'to be the most noteworthy In Its history. ' ' OUGHT TO BE THE every citizen to ARE OFFERED I low citizens will esteem him for tils goodness. his kindness, and his usefulness. The principles of i food citizenship should constitute tfie code of 'rules for every kind of business This applies particularly cause, owlnfc to the limited knowledge of the qualities of drugs by the general public, It follows that the re liability of the druggist Is the chief guarantee of good service. HILL'S DRUG STORE La Grande ' m HEARST LIES , SAID COMFERS WILLIE PROPOSED FOR MEM BERSHIP IN ANANIAS CLVB. Noted Labor Leader Says Plainly. That Hearxt . LU-d Denim Ever Confer ring With Former San Franclnenii '" Regarding PreNldential Situation Has Much More Important Work to- Much of Willie, Erie, Pa.; July 18. "Willie" Hearst has been proposed for membership In the Ananias club by , Gompers, " the noted labor leader, who says Hearst misrepresented him when he Intimat ed that Gompers wired him to en dorse the democratic party because of the attitude of the Bourbons toward labor.- . . "I never sent any message of that kind touching upon the ' presidential political situation to . Hearst," said Qompers today, "I cannot discuss Hearst's answer to a message that I never sent, because I have more lm portant things to do." STEVE WIS III BAKER CITY MAN ACCUSED OF COMPLICITY IN MURDERS ARRIVES HOME. Just Acquitted of Serious Charges Accused of Being; Intimate and Ac romplloe of Murderers Has Farm Near Baker City WUI Resldo There In Future Ways lie is Glad to Be .Free, But WUI Not Talk About the Case. Baker City, July 1!. Steve Adams,, the noted Western Federation miner, who was Just acquitted in Grand Jnuctlon, Col., of complicity In the various murders committed In Colo rado and Idaho as a result of the troubles between the Western Federa tion and the mine owners, arrived In Baker City this morning. Adams, when asked If he had anything to say about the case In which he has been concerned, refused to talk about the matter, except to say that he U glad to once more be free. He has farm near this city, and will at once take up his residence thereon. He de clared that he Intends to make hi home there. Paier Trust Next. Oyster Bay, July 1$. Attorney Gen eral Bonaparte Is here today holding a conference with President Itoosevelt on the prosecution of the paper trust. i V i: w m HAPPINESS AND GLORY 1 so live and act that his fel- i whether public or private. to the drug business, be- f s Oregon tiittiinttii stisistitismsisttitiiitimstiss, t