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Published Daily Exiept Sunday.
. , " CUItKEY BKOTI1EKS,
EDITOTtS AND PROPRIETORS.
CONFLAGRATION AVERTED.
Xo Wind and Quick Department Serfr
" Ice Saves Big Fire Loss.
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These cool evenings suggest furs.
' As usual, In fact always, the La
Grande fire department was there with
(be goods again last night.
It , Is bo longer "the public be
damned." These are political house
cleaning days. As President Roosevelt
One TmtT-rrA
..kvu uuys,"
President Roosevelt made one gwlpe.
with his "Wg stick" and Haskell re
signs. It is not probable that Mr.
Bryan will ask the president to prove
.. . any more pf Ms assertions, ' ..... .
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Foraker had better follow Haskell,
And reslgti from the United States
enate. It will save him lots of worry
;-hd money. The result will be the
' tame. He will never be returned, j
-j-.The nexi legislature wll be re
" Quired to reaMlM the, state. ' If pos
ting vii'ultf be desirable to form
i turee congressional districts. This
would practically permit Portland and
a few close-tn counties to form a sep-
. arate district. As long as eastern
Oregon Is linked up with Portland, we
can never exactly tell Just where we
. Are at. However, since the second dis
trict has been organized, Portland has
never stepped In, because of her large
! Vote, and captured the congressional
nomination. She has demanded and
secured the naming of' United States
senators, but even if she could under
the primary nominating system, plead
' not guilty to this.
Timely arrival of the fire depart
ment, but above all, fortunate atmos
pheric conditions, are responsible for
the intactness of a whole residence
block, on First street, between Malts
and Washington avenues. About 2:30
this morning, fire was discovered be
tween the outhouse and woodshed, of
the E. V, Davis property, at the cor
ner of First and Main. Pedestrians
awoke Mr. Sllverthorn, who recently
moved into the place, and when he
emerged on the scene it was only to
find the building beyond the saving
point. Engines in the O. R. & N. yards
saw the blaze and let loose a populace-
awakening blast. The fire bell pealed
out Its weak alarm on the early morn
ing air, and In a very short time two
streams of water were playing on the
Davis house. To attempt to save the
woodshed and outhouse was futile, and
the large residence needed Immediate
attention. Garden hose was brought
into play until the more efficient
streams of water were pumped on the
scorcnea residence. The damage to
the residence alone la considerable.
There Is no insurance on the de
stroyed buildings which are valued at
$125; but one cord of wood was con
sumed.' '.' j.....'
The air was still or else the fire
would have been conflagration. So
close was the ble to the Davis house
that prompt action alone saved the
building. Had a wind been blowing
In the right direction the J. C. Clancy
residence, the John Shea property and
h l''?r5 SctfW vvjriy would now
haye been In ashes.
The origin is a mystery. Mrs, Sil-
yerthorn had emptied a shovel of wood
ashes in close proximity to the out
house, but on the opposite side from
where the fire started. No credence
Js given the theory 'that the wood ashes
were left smoldering and eventually
Ignited the buddings, as the aahet
were dumped there In the morning
previous, ... .
ATCIIES NUMEROUS SUXDAY.
Cochrnn-Bragg Match Tonight
Three or Four Sunday.
and
DEMOCRATIC CLUR MEETING.
VleoPreHldciu Appointed and Will
Hold Meeting Next Friday Evening.
The preliminary arrangements for
an active campaign was partially per
fected last night at a meeting of the
Bryan and Kern club. President E. E.
Bragg appointed the following vice
presidents: Herman Rothschild. North
Powdery Dunham Wright, Big Creek;
Fred Holmes, Island City; B. F. Wil
son, Union; Luther Ward, Hllgard;
Will Stoddard, Perry; Henry Cham
bers, Cove; J. A. Woodell, Alleel; H.
X Alexander, Imbler. Other pre
cinct appointments will be announced
at the next meeting.
Permanent headquarters will be
established and later it is the Intention
to have speakers visit the principal
. portions of the county.
Last evening was a blank in the
progress of the Algonquin tennis tour
nament, and with but one match set
for tonight, interest centers principal
ly on tomorrow afternoon's series.
George T. Cochran and E. E. Bragg
are slated for tonight. The Van Bu-re-Carr
match did not take place last
night due to the absence of Mr. Carr.
Tomorrow afternoon, according to
schedule, there will be at least three
matches. William Selgrlst and C. O.
Ramsey, Harvey Bay and George Blr-
nle, Willie Peare and Harris French,
and possibly a ladles' single match
will occupy attention during the af
ternoon. . .
Swifts
Premium
Hams And
Bacon
HALL NOW OPENED.
IJjilitH Will Allow Scrutiny of Exhibits
at NUiht Time.
The Exhibit hull was opened today
as announced yesterday evening, and
from now on the fruit and vegetables
wlllUe on display both night and dny.
To make It possible for tho night tour
1st to vl.'v the products of Grande
Ronde, the hall hil been equipped
with electric lights, the connections
having been mnde today.
In view of the fact that n largo per
centage of the colonists pass through
1a Grand at night, the' light equip
ment Is a boon for It and will allow
a careful scrutiny of the shelves even
st the dead of night The exhibits are
splendid, though limited, and from
time to time Mr. Hall expects to add to
his displays until the place Is a verlta
bio garden spot, representing the var
ied products of Grande Ronde soli
now
To B
e
Happy
A bin. full of flower and a shed full of
first-class dry chain wood is enough to
make ANY man happy. Now the way to
fill the bin is , to phone V: E. BEAN
to first fill the shed, which be done for
just half the cost of other fuel. This
would leave you plenty for the flour, and
some to help buy beefsteak and clothes
as well.
The Cheapest? uel on the Market.
Biggest load of Wood for least Money
V. E.
BE) AN
: PHONE RED 741.
CLASSES THAT FIT I
THE
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"THE SCHOOL OF OUAMtv.-
QUALITY".
Tenth and Morrison, Portland, Oregon A. P. Armstrone 1 1 n
C,We occupy two floors 65 by 100 feet, have a"$2o,ooo Z mH
employ a large faculty, give individual instruction, receive iTm
for office help than we C?.fl meet" Our school admittedly'
others in quality of instruction. It pays to attendluabstit,.
CSald a Business Man : "Keep hammerintr iv or.'
work. It will win out in the end."
Uon given in your school makes it the standard of its kind in IS. r
fLOpen all the year. Students admitted at on,, r, . ""unrest'
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References: Any bank, any newspaper, any business man in
! free,
Portly
GEORGEIPALMER, President . ; W. H. BRENHOLTS Ass't Cashier !
J. M. BERRY, Vice Presidential -C. S. WILUAMS, 2d Ass'tCashior
.- ; .'. F. L.1MEYERS Cashier '
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La Grande National Bank
Of La Grande, Oregon .
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS! $160,000
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
ARE ONLY AVAILABLE
AT HEACOOK'S
REFERENCES:
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Ask any cne
fitted,
CITY GROCERY
AND BAKERY.
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iLPolack, Prop. J
WOOD AND GOAL
. " DIRECTORS . . '
3. M.Berry A. B. Conley F. J. Holmes. F. M.
C. C'Pennington F. L Meyers ; Geo.JL, Cleaver
W. L Brenholts George Palror '
Brykit
AS!
Now is the time to think
about your winter supply
We have the supply and the price
and quality is right
Phone Main 6 For Particulars
GRANDE RONDE CASH CO.
LEWIS BROS. Proprietors.
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!A BUILDING BOOM
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Is now due. We hnv e put in a fine line of "V. O." Flooring J
ami Stopping, and Squares surfaced on four sides; native finish
and dimension. Cedar Shingles of tlie first quality, same price
an second irradc. We are closing out our Doors and Sasli at
Portland wholesale price. You got 2-8x6-8 Door for $1.25; other
kinds in proportion.
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Don't wait until the Fall rush is on,
buy now to avoid the mad scram
ble for material later on
STODDARD LUMBER CO.
- M aSSSSSSASS4S
BRICK IS CHEAPER
Brick building, at the present price of lumber, is
cheaper as well as better. It has been demonstrated
tnat my brick is superior o any made in Oregon. I
:an furrish cemmon brick in any quantity. No order
too large or too small to receive, prompt attention.
Correspondence with contractors and builders solicited.
Estimates cheerfully furnished. Prices made' known
on application.
GET THE HABIf
COLISEUM SKATING RINK
Open every afternoon from 2:30, 1o 5. Every night from 7:30
to 10. IV open from 7:30 Saturday evening until 11 o clock.
Those desiring to learn to skate wilt be taught by an able in
structor Gratis every evening from 5 to 6. ,
NOTICE: Rights reserved to refuse all obectionablex person
admission to this' Rink.
ACK D. O'BRIEN
Manager
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NEW ARRIVALS!
THE LATEST NEW YORK STYLES IN
Collars, and Fancy Belts All Colors
Fine line pillow tops,. Lace and ruffling to
match. Stamped linen, ' Genter pieces,
and Scarfs. Beautiful line Met Waists,
Reduced prices on white waists, summer, belts and
other lines. Call and make your selections
while they last
many
TUC inn M1VM tf La Craudc. Ore.
I III V I II I I IN THE
IUL THIllUJM W,
Masonic Wi
GEO- KRIEGER!
Phonts Rssldencs, Black 701, Yard, Red 621. La Grande, Oregon I
How am I to keep that white suit of mine
Loking Fresh and Neat all summer as. it
does now? The answer is simple. When
ever it becomes soiled : :
PHONE MAIN 7
WE will do the rest
WE have a force of Experienced help to
look after your wants in this line and you
need have no fear of sending your most
delicate garments to us. WE Guarantee
to satisfy you. A. B. C. LAUNDRY
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