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::x: -W U ill Jll .4.rv. - evening oVrnvrn, f t crt.vTF, ourr.ox. rtirdav, rccFJir.ru i, ioos. EIGUT rAGlSw page foto. U Grande tvenini OUservcr w Published Pally Kxtttit Runday. Cl'RKEY BitoTHiuts, BDITOR3 AND PROPRIETORS. Called 1tvn Telcjrrupli Service SUBSCRIPTION RATE8 Daily, single copy.... Pally, per month .. 5c .. Sc ..IJ.60 ..$.D0 Dally, six months In advance Pally, on yar In advance.. Weekly, alx months. In advance. . 75c Weekly, one year. In advance. . .11.00 Entered at the poetofflce at La Grande .. second-clam mutter. This paper will not publish any uil cle appearing over a nom de plume. !fc-aed articles will be received sub ject to the discretion of the editors. Please a Urn your artlelee and save dls . ' appointment. AdverUtfjkHT Kates. Map ay ad. rates f uralehed upon ppHcatio. - Leoal reading aotlces lc per line first Insertion; 5c per Use fer each subsequent Ineertloa. Resolutions of condolence, 5e a line. Cards of thanks, 6c a Has. . . v m. 1 -- - President-elect Taft In serving no tice on the tariff revision committee that he will permit no Juggling will -doubtless have considerable effect upon a few obstructionists. The great ma jority of congress are in favor of an honest revision, which nil concede to tie necessary and desire. The people decided that question at the last pres idential election. They desired a re vision and desired the republican par ty to do the revising. From the be ginning, there have always been a nolfy minority that have held the tariff up. as a monstrous evil, but seldom have those been In a majority whereby they could accomplish anything, nnd when they were did little. It Is much -easier to criticise than to create. Congress adjourned tudny for the holidays and will not reassemble until .January 4. It may return with the true Christmas spirit of forgiveness even unto the president for his "In sulting" .reference in his message re Carding Becret service. rV ... . 1 . This is the season of the year when not a few make it a rule to place a few scraps from the table where the birds can find them. Some folks al ways find some way to, make the sun hlne Just a little brighter for man, beast and fowl. . We are not bothered with flies at breakfast these mornings. - SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP Vanquished, but not with discredit, he senior basketball team today tins been subservient to the undergradu ates the Juniors for the third year men last evening snatched a second victory in the basketball series by i arpy s whii'iwiuu fivld OiS ! tl"c last half minute of piny, when the .score stood eight, all. Final score: Juniors, 10; Seniors, 8. With less than 50 student and non student visitors In attendance, the tw teams fought stubbornly for the two halves in a contest that showed re markable Improvement over the first game. While somewhat rough, that element was not as obnoxious as in ' the first game, nor was there as much floor work last evening, more playing being done inaccurato passing and snappy team work. As usual it was the Bcniors who had the better team work, but the Junior guards were too i-lever to allow many field goals. Reynolds, Green, Geddes and Carpy threw the goals and fouls for the two teams. There was scarcely a star among the 10 players, but if there was one that was more aggressive and covered n greater territory than others, it was Reynolds of the senior teuin. Hut there are others who deserve special men tion because of superb Improvement shown over their previous records. Among these were Green, who took Chllders' place at forward, from cen ter. King, who played h lino game a: guard last evening, Ingle and Kurls at guard. Holders was a new man in the llnc-up, but bhaved very credita bly. The other men, Geddes. Carpy, Hamilton. Reynolds and Joe son. I'l iyed the s:tme classy William hall that characterized their work at the last lmc. I In every respect the game was close ' and hard fought. The first half ended 4 n't, Vut Carry rot a goal for the J'iniors toon after, having taken a forward position in the second session, i-i v int.- the Juniors a lead. Green, GeJ- dea and Reynolds kept the audience ia doubt x.p to the last minute of play. It looked like a tie game, but Carpy did the business Just before the final gong rnng. It was a very creditable game Indeed, and If the pluyers con tinue to show such rapid improvement, they can screw up their courage to the championship notch with Justification. The I'aMliiM. Remember the L. D. S. quartet will appear at the Pnstlme for the last time this evening. All who wish to hear this famous rnusical organization should not overlook this fact. The aunrtet will sing entirely new songs. The pictures this evening will be the same shown last evening. They are all pleasure-makers and will furnish a most delightful evening's amusement. 7T.o 1!!ulraUd Aong .y Mr. Frrln w1T please the old nd young. The selec tion Is a most happy one. Remember this Is the last time "for the quartet Artvrrtlxyl letters. Miss Gladys Fisher. Dr. Laura Gilbert. Miss Leota Howard Miss Agnes White. Andrew Barnhart E. M. Crur.en. Prank Crowley. M. Endo. Jerry Joubert. ' Clyde Johnson. , T. E. Johnson. Earl C. Johnston--. ' J. P. Nellson. E. M. Oliver. i IT.. Homer Roper. F. E. Storms. Joseph W. Williams. G. M. RI?HEY, Postmaster. Better Than Spanking. Spanking does not cure children o' bed-wetting. There Is a constitution al cause for this trouble. ' Mrs. V Summers, Box W, Nolrs Dame, Ind will send free to any mother hor sue cessful Instructions. Send no nioni but write her today If your chlldre trouble In ths way. Don't blam the child, the chances are It car.' help it. This treatment also cure? adults and aged people troubled will) urine difficulties, by day or night HEAL KSTATE FOR 6 A LB. No. 1 S-room house, bath, toilet pantry, goo cellar, wired for lights, also some good furniture. Locatioi. on Jefferson avenue. $2,000.00. No. 2 7-room house, fair condition 4 lots on W street. 1,000.00. . No. 3 5-room house, bath, toilet pantry, cellar, wood house; wired to lights; location on First St. $2,100. Vo. 4 S-room house, bath, toilet i , wood house; wired for lights .oc. ion on Z street. $2,000.00. No. 5 6 -rooms, bath, toilet, pan try, fair cellar, barn; 2 lots set to goo. fruit trees; location on 2nd street. $2,000.0s. No. ( 4-room house, barn, two lots. Location on Trowbridge Bt. $1,000.00 . No. " 6-room' house, wood house one lot. Location . on First street $1,200.00. No. $ S-room house, hen house wood house, 2 lots. Location on i strect. $1,000.00. No. 9 5-room house, pantry, largt barn, 20 bearing fruit trees; elcgan'. outside home place. Location on North Fourth street. $2,500.00. fruit trees. Location North Fourth street. $1,1700.00. No. 11 4 rooms, cellar, wood house soma fair furniture with house. One lot. Location on S street. $1,200.00. A part of the above list can be pur chased with one-tenth down, balanci easy payments. No. 12 4-room house; 4 acres land. 4 shares water;' wood house. $1, 800.00 No. IS J-room house, 1 acre land. 1 share water; good wood house; nici lot berry bushes. $1,050.00. No. 1 4 5-room house. S closets pantry, cellar, wood house, on 2 acres bout land near town: 2 shares water, fine berry bushes; fruit trees. $2, 260.00. ' No. 15 3-room house. 1 acre land 1 share water: wood house. $950.00. No. 14 20 acres, 2H miles from L" Grande. All In cultivation: running water on place; no buildings. $1. 500.00. No. 17 13 ncres, 4 year-old or chnrd; 5-room house nearly finished all new: Rood water for place: on' mile fpim postofflce. $5,400.00. No. H 4't acres near SummervlHe; i-ronm hou.?, log barn; mostly fenced $450.00. No. 1 ISO acres; 40 acres splendid timber; 1! acres under cultivation; !' frlut rM' 1-rnom house, fair t n ble; good wate-; partly fencd; lots ol wood oa balance of farm. !00.00. sbove is a partial list of real statc 'we hav fr sl. know .your wants ant we will try and supply LA GRANDE INYESTMBNT CO., Fetey Clock SO ONE HESITATES OVER OUR CAXDT. Everybody that knows our confeev tlona at all Is aware of their purity. their tresnness. their fin flavor. If you don't know, "get acquainted." You certainly get your money's worth ... mis candy shop whether you buy an ounce, a pound, or a 5-pound box. K. D. S ELDER, THE CANDY SIAN. fcpeclal. -For sals ,a tract of land totaling 660 acre. One hundred acres under culti Uvatlon. A $1000 residence and oth er gdod Improvements; sprint water enough for house and barns; , creek, across one 40 all for $5009 cash. Lo cated six miles from town on R. F. D. Figure It out for yourself. Write to Indian Valley Realty company, Elgin. Mia firm that stands for a square deal. SomcUklng New. A beautiful line of the famous Kl ser hand-colored photographs of American scenes. The latest Christ mas greetings and mottos. Only a limited supply of each. If Interested in these you will do well to call at once at THE LITTLE SHOP, 906 Main Avenuo, Violin ana Vloln Instruction. Miss Young will open a studio to a limited number of pupils at the home of Mrs. Harriet R. McDonald. 1616 Sixth street. Tonne Black 402. Ex cellent preferences given. J. H- PEARE LEADING AND PIONEF.R JEWELER c c: Notice Is hereby given that the un dersigned will on the 18th day of De cember, 1908, at the hour of 2:30 o'clock In the afternoon of said day, sell at public auction at the city pound In the city of aL Grande. Union county, Oregon, the following described ani mal, to-wlt: One red and white cow, $ or 4 years old; brand resembling H on lef hip; car marks, square crop, off left ear; square croCt off and un derbit and slit in right ear, marked with three due laps. Impounded De cember 7, 1908. Said animal will be old for cash in hand to the highest bidder at said tlmo and place under and by virtue of the ordinance of the city of a Grande, I'nlon county, Ore non, providing for the Ipounding and telling of animals found running at large In said city. Dated this the 16th day of Decem ber. 1908. J. W. WALDON. Chief of Police. La Grand Oro.j NOTICE I' I IX AL SETTLEMENT. Notice Is hereby given thut Otho Hckersley, administrator of tbe estate f William J. Shoemaker, deceased, lias filed Ills final account us admln 'strator of said estate and the county ourt of 1'r.ion county. Oregon, has set Monday, the 4th day of January, A. D. !909. at ! o'clock In the afternoon of aid day, and' the county court room n the court house. La' Grande, Ore gon as the time sr d place for hearing M1 report and sll objections thereto. Dated at La Orande, Oregon, this 4'.h day of December, A. D. 190$. OTHO ECKERSLET. Administrator. S U l TR B L E G IF TS T O R EVERYBODY . 1 : - - : . ' . : This is a Christmas shopping place for everybody to solve any sort of a, gift . ' : buying problem. Gifts here for every one of the famiiy-for baby, brother, sis- : fer master.' miss, mother, father, grandma and graurfpa. , i , 9 . ...... , , : ' ' ' . INDEED WIS IS EVERYBODY'S SHOPPING PLACE FOR EVERY GIFT i ' ' ' " and ifs a shopping place for every price. A few cenis will purchase a pleas ing little gift, whose appearance belies its cheapness, or Fifty dollars or more can be spent on one article of rare richness and elegnce.' V And what is important-no matter the amount you want to spend-that amount has greater purchasing power here thanetse where w. The Ideal Christmas gift for yourself. The one that will be truly appreciated and enjoyed, la a pair of my Glasses. If your eyes are beginning to evince any signs of a deefct. By proper and prompt attcn ' tlon you might have to wear them but a short period. A fact that you should consider now and have me fit you. Tint rhM(M Tamales. E. D. Solders has added to his con fectionery department, hot chicken ta males, and those who enjoy these de iicivH 'Unties will fine the best -vr ready toe your order at E. D. Selder's candy store. f TIME AND CASH ! t Saved by my Metaod of Pi2b Wells Mo Woed Used Gasoline Engine Saves you much time and mon ey. InstructLn in Gaso line 'Engineering . .. Call or Write R. A. WEST, The Well Driller a A AAA As 4AaVA4AlAA4k4iaAAA4AA Ft Ttttt T W Tf f f WW WW K if io "The Quality Store" Grande l Rohde Lumber Co. PERRY, OREGON CAN FURNISH LUMBER OF A L KINDS IN CARLOAD LOTS. For 16 inch Chain Wood Delivered at yovr dome, Call up V. C. BEAN, La Grande. Ffccne, Red 1741 WWQQWWM4W4&t$4i , BLUE MOUNTAIN HOUSE T. J. CRAY Prop. (New Management) Rates $1.00, $1.25, $1.50 Best 25c meal in the city Beds 25c and SOc AH outside rooms. Board and lodge 16. per week One block from depot ' M Gomplete equipment for ru&ber buggy tires. LA GRANDE IRON WORKS B. FTT2J38RALD, Proprietor Complete Machine " 4d C ' - t Only house in the city employing white help only TRY OUR SERVICE 4H.4.4f'-M-4' resetting and repairing Shops $zi Foundry i i . i i 1 1 i i i i ' i i i 1 1 X --.1.