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As usual, Grande Ronde always
comes out among the bent. During
the past .week, frosts have visited the
Pacific northwest generally,, and has
done considerable damage. We have
been damaged some In 'this county, but
the toial, from a dollars and cents
standpoint, wllj not bo noticeable. It
has worked havoc to most of the flow
er gardens of the county, and aside
from the prune and plum. crop little
else has been injured. r
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When governors begin to call special
sesHions of the legislature to pass local
option laws, It does not take much of
a prophet to foresee the end of the ale
and manufacture of liquor In the Unit
ed, states. There Is little question but
what the next session of congress will
pass legislation preventing the- ship
ment of liquor from wet territory Into
dry. ; Uncle joe Cannon may wish be
fore the next few months roll around,
that the last congress had.
W ' . ' . TUB W. C. T. V.
About 85 years ago a mere handful
of women organized the Women' p
Christian Temperance Union. It was
constructed on a broad basis and kept
expanding until a few years later it
became a world-wide organization. To
tnany who have not watched Its de
tail workings, they may ihlnk, that H
has not accomplished, much In a gen
ui way, Dut herein Is where they are
mistaken. It was due to the effort
V of the W. C. T, U.. that our public
schools taught the harmful effects of
liquor and destroyed the prevailing
idea then that liquors were necessary.
The W. C. T. U. at about the same
time Introduced Temperance day into
the international Sunday schoo's,
whereby once during each quarter, the
Bunday schools of. the United Stos
tniphuslze temperance work. For, In
stance, Sunday, September 27, was
one of these days, and temperance wjs
' taught in 140,519 Sunday ' 'schools,
which means that the 1,461,835 Sun-
day school teachers of our country
yesterday presented the quarterly tem
perance lesson to 11,829,253 Sunday
school attendants. Not only In the
Bunday schools, but also in the Ep
worth Leagues, Christian Endeavors
and Young People's societies, whose
combined membership means several
millions more. This has been going on
for quite a number of years. The
planting time has been going on
ceaselessly and patiently,, and It Is no
wonder that the harvest time is here.
Many of these boys who had thi.-e
temperance principles instilled into
their hearts 15 and 20 years ago, are
now holding positions of trust. Many
of them are governors, congressmen
and United States senators. While the
W. C. T. U. has not contributed all
that has been accomplished towards
I the present temperance -movement,
, this organization has done much.' The
above is only a portion of their work,
but had they accomplished nothing
more than above enumerated, It would
have been sufficient glory for any .one
organizationbut In all It has 40 com
plete departments for active work and
somewhere -and In some place active
work Is In progress every moment of
the 24 hours. -' (
This will probably be the last sen
on of low homeseekers' rates. This
seems to be the concensus of opinion
of the managers,' who maintain that
Since the two-cent fare has become
general, It has greatly reduced the
fevenucs. That while they are hauling
more passengers the 'roads are not
taking In as much money as former
ly. This may be the basis for an at
tempt to return to three-cent fares, or
It may result In higher rates to the
west. Thera la another side to this
story, however. The railroads are In
terested in the development of the
Pacific coast and if these rates ma
terlally assist In adding to our popu
lation It Is a business proposition for
them to continue these rates.
Nothing succeeds like success. Gov
ernor llanly of Indiana for instance
Ills term of office expires on January
1 next. Were It not for a constltu
tionai promotion against any gover
nor In the state of Indiana succeeding
himself, he undoubtedly would be re
turned by an Immense majority. On
the other band, had he been a candl
3it to succeed himself, ha might not
Jiava been the Frank llanly he la to
day. That Is a wise provision In th
Indiana constitution. Four years
long enough for any one man to pre
Ma in mm cxecuuv cnair or any
Georgia is the only state to hold an
election prior to the presidential con
test, and a few thousand votes one way
or the other would indicate nothing la
that state. Four years ago Parkef
received 8,472 votes to Roosevelt's 24,
0003. Tom Watson, the pcpullst
nominee, received 22,636. '
There Is a large Independent vote
In our country who are being delight
fully entertained as a result of the
campaign exposures on both sides and
are applauding both leaders, crying:
"Lay on, McDuff, and damned be he
who first cries, Hold, enough!" V
Th iuc-llv,- ui e -as a
nation are taking higher ground mor
ally than we have ever occupied in
the past. It was no discredit in the
past to be an attorney for large cor
porations and received a certificate of
lection to the United States senate.
Look back over the history of our
own state... We seldom selected a sen
ator who war. not a railroad attorney.
The people entertained- the same feel
ing then as they do now, but they saw
no- relief. Things are. different now.
The people have relief and the past
few years has resulted In a general
cleaning up of the senate and the next
few years may see a still greater
change. This all Bpeaks well for our
national future.
This Is fair week. Remember, there
Is to be no admission charge. There
as been considerable Interest mani
fest the past 10 days and there is evi
dence of quite an exhibit.
.
Governor Haskell is mighty fortun
ate that the state of Oklahoma has no
recall law. As it Is. he will continue
as their notorious chief executive for
two years more, at least.
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The assurance of light and power is
welcome news to Grande Ronde val
ley." We do not want any repetition of
last year.
Swifts
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Premium
Hams And
Bacon
ow !o
Be
Tiappy j
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 Fuel on the Market.
Biggest load of Wood for least Money
V. E.
BEAN
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"THE SCHOOL OF OTTAT.ttv
QUALITY".
Tenth and Morrison, Portland, Oregon
A. P. Armstrom?' T t n .
d.We occupy, two floors 65 by 100 feet, have a $20,000 eoui
employ a large faculty, give individual instruction, xxa
for office he!p than we can meet Our school admittedly llh
others in quality of instruction. It pays to attendTSdTastfo.
LSald a Business Man: "Keep hammering away everlastinrfv .
work. It will win out in the end." Said an Edocatort "The qwdit r frHh
Hon given In your school makes it the standard of iu kind in the N 1
LOpen 01 the year. Students admitted at any time. Cataloguer''
References Any bank, any newspaper, any business man In Portl
GEORGEIPALMER, President W. H. BRENrlOLTS Ass't Cashier
J- M BpRY. Vice President ZST 6. S. WILLIAMS, 2d Ass't Cashier
' " " " V. L;MEYERS Cashier
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La Grande National Bank
Of La Grande, Oregon
CAPITAL AMD SURPLUS!. $160,000
UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY
ARE ONLY AVAILABLE
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CITY GROCERY
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E.Polack, Prop.
WOOD AND COAL
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.
I LEWIS BROS. Proprietors.
!' A BUILDING B00IV1
Is now due. We hav e put in a fine line of "V. G.w Flooring
and Stepping, and Squares surfml on four sides; native flnl.sh
and dlmonslon. Cedar Shingles of the first quality, same price
as second grade. We are closing out our Doors and Sash at
Portland wholesale price. Ydu get 2-8x0-8 Door for $1.25; oiln-r
kinds In proportion. '
Don't wait until the Fall rush is on,
buy now to avoid the mad scram
ble for material later on
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STODDARD LUMBER CO.
BRICK IS CHEAPER
Brick building, at the present price of lumber, is
sheaper as well as better. It has 'been demonstrated
tnat my brick is superior o any m4de in Oregon. I
aan furrish common 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.
GEO KRIEGER
Phonsa Rttidanca, Black 701, Yard. Rtd 621.
La Qrands, Orsgon
J. M.;Berry 'A. B. Conley F. J. Holmea ' M. Brykit
: C. C.'Penningtpn F. L. Meyers Geo.tL Qeaveir '
' ' W. L. Brenholts George Pali-er j
GETS - THE
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COLISEUM SKATING Rimi
Open every afternoon from 2:30 1o 5. Every night from 7:J(I
to iO. Will open from 7:30 Saturday evening until 11 o'clock.
Those desiring to learn to skate will be taught by an able in
structor Gratis every evening from 5 o 6.
NOTICE: Rights reserved to refuse
admission to this Rink.
all obectionable persons
flCK D. O'BRIEN
Manager
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Collars, and fancy Belts All Colors
Fine line pillow top3, Lace and rufflingsto
match. Stamped linen, Genter. pieces,;
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Reduced prices on white waists, summer belts and
other lines. " Call and make your selections
1 while they last
many
THE YAH Dili (0.
La Graudc, Ore. f
IN THE
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How am I to keep that white suit of mine
Losing 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. Wt Guarantee
to satisfy you. A. B. C. LAUNDRY
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