tive. LOCAL 'ITEMS. ' 4 I Ivlsit iJ been J. T. Williamson Is transacting1 busl- jess In Pendleton this week. ha this morning, to visit out the week ith friends in that city. ; H. r. Rowe left this morning for Korth Powder for a lew flays' busi- ess. ' V ' ;( . . H. P. Lewis left this morning for feaker City to look after insurance lusiness. . Mrs. Fred Schllke Is' visiting her Buughter, Mrs. William Morrison, at korth Powder. Miss Mina Kelly left last night for ortland, having secured a lay-off rom -the land office. J. H. Rinc-hart, who has been in he city, returned to his home at Bum- Wrvllle this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Geibel's baby, Jwho has been quite sick for several Mays, is now rapidly improving. George Carpy resumed , his duties 'yesterday at the land office after tak ing a month's vacation. k . Miss Belle Sills of the Cove, who has been attending the Monmouth Normal school, returned last night Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Morton, left this morning' for Union, where they will visit friends and Relatives. ss MarJorle'Sllverthorn, who has visiting in Spokane for several weeks, returned home last night. Miss Mildred Bush, who has been visiting friends in Union the past few days, returned home this morning. J. H. Rlnehart, who has been at Hot Lake for several days, returned to his home ait Summervllle this morning. M. Brlzendine, the Huntington hotel mtn who has been in the city the past few days, left this morning for Pendle ton. Jess Paul returned last evening from a 'trip to the Aurella mines. 'He reports the fishing good and the mines prospering. ' F. G. Taylor, Ed Brady and A. Thomas have returned from a fishing trip to the MInam river. Mrs. C. M. Humphreys went to El Mrs. W. H. Gibson and children re turned last nlg'it from Summervllle, where they have been visiting for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Koontz, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nert Ackles, returned to their home at Athena this morning. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. , Colburn, of Athena, who .have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Smith on the Sand" ridge, returned home this morning. Mr. nn1 Mrs. A. B. Conley returned this morning from a two weeks' visit In Portland and the bench. They re port having, had a most delightful time. P;ke McAllister, a former Wallowa county resident, but who now resides in Tacoma. and who has been visltlnct In La Grande, returned home ' this morning. Mrs. V. S. Murphy, formerly of La Grande, while en route home from Portland to Salt Lake, stopped over Inst night and today Is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Berry Will Haw.klns loft Sunday night for Portland, where he will submit to tn operation for appendicitis. His many friends will await anxiously for fur ther news regarding his condition. Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Baker of Lower t'ove, are La Grande visitors today. Mr. Raker reports conditions at Cbve prosperous and the outlook for a first cl:iss fruit crop never better. Mr. and Mrs. Pen Vloleg of Prosscr, Wa.h., who have been visiting friends In t'ove, drive over th!s morning and took the early train for their home". They have decided to return to Cove nevt spring and locate. Mr. and Mrs. ?. F. Faulk, who have been spending u few weeks In the city, returned to their home at Pasco this morning. Air. Faulk is Interested In the Aurella mines, and has been look ing over the propel ty. .Mr. and Mrs. W. U Sklpton of 8a lnt, arrived In the city this morning iand will be the guests of Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Charlton. Mr. Sklpton la horse buyer, and while here will probably purchase a few carloads of Grande llonde valley horses. , Mrs, W. M. Ramsey and daughter Margaret, returned last evening from a three months' visit with friends and relatives In Seattle. While absent they spent several weeks nn the lakes and bays. They report having had a rnost enjoyable trip. Miss, Helen McHugh, as Lien la Xebjat.Ua, Joel Rlcharasoc rA , sister,' Miss Helen and nelce, Miss Ollle Richard son, went to Weiser this morning to visit friends. They will remain sev eral, weeks, when Joel will return to Eugener where he is a student at the University of Oregon., t ; . - k Mrs. 6. W. Oliver Is at 'the Grande Ronde hospital thla week, recovering from the effects of a surgical opera tion ' performed this morning by Drs. Bacon & Hall. This afternoon she is reported as having rallied satisfac torily from the operation, and there seems to be no reason at thia time to regard her recovery as doubtful. L. C. McLaln arrived' in the city this morning from Coivallis, and has accepted a position with the Red Cross drug store. Mr. McLaln Is a graduate of the Oregon Agricultural college, and la , also a registered pharmacist. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. U. C. Mc Laln of this city, two well known and respected citizens of La Grande. The 'lied Cross Is to be congratulated upon having secured his services. The capacity of the Corvallls lum ber mill will be doubled, v Men are to be known by their alms rather than by their origins. NORTH POWDER -1 Rl A7F U Sl tmtm a. jy . A4.ee'C-4-.-"ee 4 - 41 'ammociis-mnsmumm Why be tortured with heat when yoa, can buy hammcd's at your own price. We have p f w left that we are goin v to sell for less than you wou1 ggest : , Bogert Burton, tenor re-engaged Pastime Theater. .-, Burton Re-employed. "The Baseball Fan," or the great , IT - 1 New York Americans at the Pastime j theater Nast night, made a big hit. The house was crowded for three- per-; ' ! formances. But the feature bill is; the "Padrone," which no doubt ranks '.J, as one of the greatest story pictures , before the public today. Robert Bur ton, the popular tenor, who was for merly with the theater, has been re engaged and will sing the songs-to-( night". This feature alone is a draw ing card for the house. A Good heavy Duck Hunting coat, with corded ' collar and game pocket, ... . .... '. . . . $2.00 Hunting Vests made 'of the same material, place for 72 shells. .$1.50 12-gauge single barrel Shotguns $8.00 lt-gauge double barrel Shotguns $9.50 12-gauge double barrel Shotguns $10.75 .22 Marlln .Repeater Rlgles ....$10.50 .22 Special Winchester Repeater Rifles $12.00 Single Shot .22 Rifles, .$3.65 to $7.00 A good f??avy duck hunting . :z!.vith corded ''?r and game pocks ; 2.00 Hunting vests t.isde of the same mater- ial, place foi 72 shells $7.50 v A fancy, red and white, weJl-Wide Hammock for children. spoeini. ,68c A good, strong woven Ham mock that will last two seasoi s. ipe- , clal '.'. $1.28 A good grade, long fringe, and a' beauty; regular $2. CO; special $1.08 A large, heavily woven Hammock, regular $2.76; special .$2.28 And a regular $3.00 Hammock; spe clat .v.............. $2.08 V Scenic to Thls num- North Powder. Sept. 1. (Special.) The elements stood between a barn fire and valuable residences here this afternoon, for,- with the strong wind Mowing in an opposite direction, at least one, and perhaps several of the best houses In the town would have been leveled to the ground. A passing freight engine reaching 'he yards from the east soon aftev the noon hour, ignited the Chris Johnson barn. The fire department and vol unteers fought the flames heroically, hut notwithstanding, the structure was a complete loss, reaching in the neigh borhood of $400. There was no insur ance. - The strong wind blowing at the time carried the sparks In a direction where no harnt was done. Mr. John son Is th mill man here, tend own a comfortable home, which was among those threatened by the flames. Another bln;:e started from the ame .source, was elseovered on the roof of the A. J. Willis barn. Prompt action by the fire fighters extinguish ed the flames before any serious dam age was jlone to it. , At the Seenle. The feature bill at the night is the "Girl Nihilist." "oer tells the story of Russian cruelty and the pitiful plight of the peasant .lass In the Czar's domain. No one can see this picture without offering up a .silent prayer -that something might arise wnun wouiu put an euu suffering and anguish which con stantly Is being Inflicted upon a great Our pnees cannot be excelled in builders hardware carpenter's tools and shelf goods. We carry the GILT EDGE line and every article is guaranteed; it number of human beings whose very BMGMN B 8 THE RSERHFNTM . tt V 11 .At-t . SOCIETT. ' ' V lives are held In the hands oT the "Little White Father," as the subjects of the czar are forced to call thol ruling master. The story shows the horrors of the Journey to the tin mines in Siberia and the mode of mining and tlm treatment accorded the convicts. There' are, many thrilling situations, but the one which pleases the audi ence most is when tho heroine of the piece makes her escape. There are many other pictures to be seen this evening but the strongest, the "one you will remember the longest Is "The Girl Nihilist." . Everything you need at a 'price suited to every uuy o puuiti iuun, vijii inc uai yat it uaSzillClli before going elsewhere and save money. Sfre "it ;AV I tt m tt am Mrs. W. L. Brenholts entertained her Sunday school class at her home this afternoon. The afternoon was mortt delightfully sp nt with music and games, and in the afternoon dain ty refreshments were served. ' ; ' V II. S. Maswce Married. H. S. Mnssee.. vice-president of the Blue Mountain creamery In this city, was married on August 28 at Free port, III., to Mrs. Jennie Campbell of Stewart. Wis. After an extensive tour of the middle west, Mr. and Mrs. Mas- see will be at home at the corner of First and Washington, In this city, about October 1. At the SlicrvHMl. If you did 'not see the Fisher Maiden last night at the Sherwood, do not fall to attend this evening. There have been many0od picture stories, or picture dramas at the Sherwood this season, but few which are so thrill lngly interesting as The Fisher Maid en. To sit In the wtll Ventilated audi torium la the comfortable chairs, sur rounded by friends and family, view ing the master production of the film makers and regaled wich the classical piano selections and popular songs, is Indeed a pleusui'e sufficient to make ones very soul rejoice. It Is all yours .'or one dime. The pictures will In struct as well as delight, and the Illus trated songs will at least, for the time, ;iuse you to throw dull care to the vl.ids and the gentle hand of forget lulntss will sm.). th the wrinkles from that frowning brow, and for or' night Joy and peace will lTMgn supreme and you will return to your home a more pleasant and seemingly younger per son. The Utile ones, too, have their troubles. Take them to the Sherwood f ir an evening and receive your pleas ure from the knowledge that you have .riven them an evening of unalloyed rapture. There is a Regular i 0f Fall Goods pouring into the store. Dryti liGoods, Hats, Hosiery, Suite, GentsFurhishingsZ lToys, and everything both to please and sat- !i isiy me mosi particular ouyer. Golden Rule BEST STOCK. . 0ol 4.m SMALLEST PRICES. roru ExctitsioxisTs dhow.n. Wild Scramlilo for LirclMiata by Eng lish KxcnTslonUts. Statement of the Condition of the London, Sept. 1. Four persons were drowned In a scramble for life boats today when 100 passengers were rescued from an excursion steamer, Queen, whloh was disabled by a ter rific storm off Selsey. The crew re fused to leave until all the excursion ists were saved. Suicide Before tt Crowd. ' San Francisco, Sept. i. In the presence of a crowd on Jefferson square, A. C. Beljkovlch, a Slav, fired two bullets at his head and died Instantly. Ho was despondent. .Mrs. ItlHiardHon Entertains. Twenty-two young ladies of this city were delightfully entertained Inst eve ning at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Richardson, by Mrs. Richardson, assisted by Mesdaryes W. W. Berry and O. E. Sllverthoi n, In honor of Miss Eunice Ma pes of Salt Lake. Pro gienslve anatomy, an extremely Inter esting and humorous parlor game, oc cupied the attention . of the guests much of the time. The most adept at the progression were Miss May Nelll and Miss lna Jones, who Won first and second prize, respectively, j tho culprits away ine Kicnaruson nome was nanasome Narrowly ENfaM Lynching. Des Moines, N. M., Sept. 1. Follow ing u narrow escape from lynching. Julia Moon Is confined In the county Jalr at Clayton today, with the family of William South, whom she Implicat ed by confession, that she fired three stores .and the Central hotel here to day. Thirty guests were nearly burn ed to death In the hotel. The girl declared that the Souths wanted a fire started so their Insured property would be destroyed. After telling her story an . attempt was mads by the cltlxens to lynch South, his wife, and the girl. The sheriff was notified of the Intended lynching and spirited Stockholders' Meeting. There will be a meeting of stock holders .of the jAurella Mining com pany at the rear estate office of C. E. Moore, on Friday afternoon, Septem ber 4, at 2:30 o'clock. GEO. E. HENDUK'KS, Secretary. FARMERS AND TRADERS V'ATfC V'A L BANK OF LA GRANDE, nl tione or Uusln ess Jul v t.v lua Time ASSETS. loans ..-.$ 77.866.00 Overdrafts, temporary ... 8,846.73 Bonds, warrants, etc 18,782. 89 Banking house and fixtures 15,811.00 Other real estate 8,000.00 CASH AND AVAILABLE ASSETS U, 8. bonds and premiums ...$15,678.00 ' Demand loans 85,858.70 Cash and due ' ' from banks .. 87.855.80 8 per cent re demption fund 750.00 189.6S8.9' Total $262,400.02 . LIABILITIES. Capital stock .!...$ 60,000.0 Surplus and undivided ' profits Circulation Dividends unpaid Rediscounts , . , 2.713.45 16.000.00 1.800.00 4.600.00 Deposits and due to banks 179,076.57 Total $202,480.0$ ly decorated with nasturtiums. Musi cal features of the evening were vocal solos by Mesdames Berry and Silver- Idaho Republicans Organise. Boise, ept. 1. Major Fred R. Reed was elected today, to the temporary tnorn. Refreshments were served by j chairmanship of the republican state the hostess, aided by Miss Eunice ; committee, which convened this morn- the local schools, wno has been spend-1 Ing her vacation at Stillwater, Minn., Is expected to arrive here tonight. Rhe will be arrompsnled y Miss Itnth nuh, also a local teacher, wh Mapes and Mesdames Sllverthorn and 1 ng Berry. Those who attended were: ' Misses Irene Murphy, Marjorle Sll verthorn, Msy Nell, Gertrude Ralston, Edna Wlssler, Florence McCall, Lena teacher of Jones, Laura Holm, Flora Mack, Louise Pi h like, Etta Foley, Martha Cahoon, Ruth Russnlt, Eunice . Mapes, Imogen Russell. Kthel McKennon, Anna Filch- e-- Hnttle Short. Mrrle King, Lillian1 Baker and Ilaxel Lsndrum. I After the keynote speech and the appointment of the convention com mitted, adjournment was taken until this afternoon. A Lucky Hindu. Astoria, Sept. 1. HhJI Singh, a Hindu laborer, wns Informed by a let- Iter today, that he Is heir to $50,000 Card of ThaiiVs. We desire to thus publicly express our appreciation to the lodges and to the. personal friends who came to our aid and comfort during our re cent bereavement. CHARLES DISQUA, NELLIE DISQUA. , . Elks Own PaMline, The Elks will take charge of the Pastime theater Wednesday evening, September 2. Don't fall to visit the theater, as the lodge gets all the proceeds. EZWe want your banltlre-acccunt. We are careful with any business en trusted to us. and our record for conservatism in the past is our best cuar- The Farmers and Traders National Bank OF LA GRANDE MRS. ALTO.V DEAD. Wife of Popular Clerk at Hot Died at tho Sanatorium, Lake 4M& Grande sRonde I umber Co. PERRY, OREGON CAN FURNISH LUMBER OF At I KINDS IN CARLOAD LOTS. Mrs. J. M. Alton, wife of Head Clerk Alton, at the Hot Lake sanato- rlum, died last night, aged 28 years.! through the death of an uncle, a cotton grower In India. rich made late thl afternoon. Melon gi..ci or The Dalles vicinity have formed a union. and ' J For 16 Inch Chain Wood Oc liicred at yovr Home. Call up .'. C. BEAN, La Grande, Phone, Red 1741. i V 4-44ttttt4 , t--