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GEORGE H. CCHEET.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
laltes I'resa Telegraph inJce.
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save disappointment.
Aafertilar
Uisplay ad. races furnished upon ap
f IlcaUou.
Local reading notices lie per line
rst insertion; Sc per line for each
subsequent insertion.
ftesolutioa of condolence. 5c a line.
Aaionx other things benefited by the
rain wKJ be aifalfa fields which as
sures excellent pasture dnring the
falL At the prevailing price of hogs
alfalfa pastureage is doubly profitable.
While it is of coarse a jT'eat satls
factioa to scientists as we'! ss others
to know that the North Pole has been
definitely been located after ail of
these years and numerous expedi
tions, it wiil also be a matter of re
gret to others, that is to thoe who i
have been so employed in searching
f-r this isolated s,'.-t year after year.
Dr. Cook of North Poie fame will
address the citizens on the wonder -
ful hardiihips endured and grafic de-
scriptioi! of the topcraphy of the j
country in the opera hotiae on
for farther particulars See lar?e Lilts.
PENDLETON
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Some unknown honest man picked
up a waUet on the beach at Seaside !
on Sunday containing $522j, and im- i
mediately took it to the A. tt C. R. !
over to ber. The finder only aked toj
receive a receipt for it. and refused j
to give his name. A little later.it:
was learned that C. M. Knox, of AI-
pina. N, I)., had such a parse, and It
was returned to him. Mr. Knox tried
to find the unknown honest man tot
reward him. but was unable to do so.
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Four thousand a-res of government made at the Emmanuel church in
land in the Sunny side district in the j !'.o:n. Its conception is based on
Lower Yakima valley have been re-! 'he application of well-known phy
etored to entry on Dec-ember -r'. This sUial powers, such as thoe of hyp
land is extremely fertile and is under no'Ism and animal magnetism to re
the Sunnyside canal. Claims n:ay be lieious thought and life.
filed on the land after Nov.-mbf-r 2o. I
but the area will not be opened until j
a month later. !
Olsc.n Rorcft company, ct-c ratine a 1
ranch at Perker Bot'o:.!, sot i Ya-
klnia. sold li3 f'i of prime
prunes to Richie & WMH company, '
cf ToppenUh, fruit handlers, f'.r $12.-i the Chopin recital of Miss Kula How
lStc, avericing over 1 cents a cae. j &fi whit h will be given in the c-ven-
Th prunes were a:l picked from a ;
Ol.'on Roy-e ranch, and . r "'' rr.n
were employed in pUktng and pn-k-Ing.
Aid" from tli- pnues, eno'jph
STioile ) frrit rTf;a!.rif d to pro,-H' hr-s
feed at:4 to 'ie on the roa.s to k'l-f-p
down (lit.
va.,
WOMU Iill I. IIMs OK .MEXICO.
Th extent of the m!neral ronrre '.
of the w?ern Sierras Is a'.wv-t be-j
yond bvlief. They are p-actlcatly In-'
exhaustible. Everywhere U hidden :
treasure. Sinataa alone hns. for in
stance, an area of nearly r..iW square i
tntles. and three-fourths of the state;
Is mln"rs!:z''d. Silver is the chief ,
metal, tlii'ueh larce amounts of gold.
usually found In pockets, have made j
more thsn one miner a millionaire. I
was told of a case where pocket gold
paid all expenses of operating a silver
mine, and left the silver as clear
profit. In the northern part of the
state there are also well-paying cop
per mines, and some lead has ben
found. One t f tVi!i pro"pecter. 'oi
plng at the Hotel Cosmopolitan. hl!e
riding across a cornfield rot far from
town one dr.y, while I was In Cullman,
.noticed the outcropping of a vein of
ytiartz. He uncovered U for rrni
rod, took spe imens from various
t(olts, and had them assayed. They
were alt rich In silver. He had made.
In this unexpected manner, a lucky
"strike." InaccessiM'Hy, with lack of
transportation facilities. Is the chief
jtwiwhack to successful mining. Only
he richest deposits canMworked
cost of freighting tie ore to smelters.
tA:l hi EBSt dos 03 oles.
and daring the dry season the cost
( pr cargo tZA pound to driver the
j ore at Mautian Is from S to 12 pesos,
iand in the wet season doub as much.
;Add to this the frei?ht ccar?e by
steamer to the seeker, the expense
of transporting provisions and sup
plies to the mines, together with tb
cost of working, and tt will be seer
that none but exceedingly rich or
can be handled. For this reason Lan-
dreds
cf mines containing medium
and low grade ore which in a ciore
accessible position would t hichij
provable, now lie idle. Opting Mag
azine. Great activity at SpringSei
coast of railroad building.
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Central Point advertises: "lOf.0 pop
action; is per tent American."
Jfendsy a Heliday.
SALEM. Sept. 3. The governor's
proclamation declaring Monday, Ser
um ber 6. a legal holiday, was Issued
today.
Balllntrer Reaches CspitoL
WASHINGTON. Sept. 3. Secretary
of the Interior R. A. Ballinger, ar
rived here today, and the ex-Seatt!e
man authorized the statement that he
expects to present personally to
Present Taft, a report of h!3 de
partment concemir-g the Cnningharn
coal land claims In Alaska. Baiiinger
refase! to diruss the Pinchct con
troversy. Speal 09 Emanuel Mo'emfDL
SCATTLK. Sept. 3. (Special)
shop Sarc jel Fallows of Chicago.
one of the most
faxo-.is ministers of
'he posye! aal lecturers in the I'nited
States today, wll speak at the AUska-
Yukon-Pacif.c
"Emaianutl Movement," a doctrine
which is no iv becoming widespread.
EUhop Fallows is nniversaily
recognised as the leading worker In
the En.macael movement and has ai
brillant record
fr.any j rs cf
extending throngh
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service. He seryed 1
1! a
n CT.apiain of the 32nd Wisconsin -
and was elect -M in 1
u as Chaplain-
Fa-thief of the C. A.
many years in coilfge
R. He spent
work both as
profesor and regent, was president
of the Illinois Wesleyan University,
snd was a!.K ger4ra! chairman of the
World's Columbian exposition.
1 1 ne tmmanuei movement is so ca!l-
el because Its first arr!ication was
tn add-Mc.n to the lectnre of PiiW!
Fallows, one of the best musical pro-
erarcmes of the season has been pian-
even In concert wilt . irn v.v
j famous Eilery band, recently with
;rhe Mtropli'an Opera com pan v of
New York. Another feature will te
tng at the auditorium.
OFF
On all Fancy
Cut
SOME ODDS AXD E.D3 IASESI TOBCELAIX DISHES, HALF
PRICE GOOD YALUES. TO MAKE BOOM FOB SETT STOCK.
DO SOT FORGET ABOUT OUR ESC050MT A5D MAS05
FRUIT JARS.
1 pt Economy, per dozen
1 qt. Economy, per doxen
2 qt. Economy, per dozen
1 pt Mason, per dozen
1 qt Mason, per dozen
2 qt Mason, per dozen
ir ' I il Ij LiY.
HARDWARE AND CROCKERY
f 1 A I r I II " 1 1 eectioa 13. township 4 south, range all oC the news, whea .1 la sews. Read I
11 II I I 111 I II S east. WTflamme Meridiaa. has filed it ta the Observer. I
1 1 LI I I llllll notice of intention to make final five j . I
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One half an inch-of rain fell be
tween noon and 13:45 today, ma-kit.t
one of the severest ;in storm cf
he year from a point of roWwe in
the minimum length of tira . a J J- hJ
;u these inches of rail fell in iea
ban an hour, are 2.Z inches wh b
fell daring the 24 boors en'in at
o'clock this morning accord. n to the
government register in cliarga of V.
A. WorstelL While .is Lisc naued
figure Is not unusually Hrg by any
means, it is seldom that saovers ate
as severe as they were totiay noru.
Considerable grain is hi sh-Kk
throughout the valley, oil srainm.m
agree that if the rain .-eases soon uo
damage whatever will b- icdiccel
In bier Grata Deva.
IMBLER, Sept. 3. (Special) In
and abejut I m tier at nooa today the
usual, but not of a damaging nature.
Grain that Is dowu is act damaged
materially, and speedy return to s.m
:Wny weather will be greatly receiv
ed. ELGIN, Sept. 3. (Special Elgin
and the north end of the county in
general escaped with not more than
a light shower. The heaviest rain was
felt south of here.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at La Grande. Or, j
June 21. 15C9. j
Notice is hereby given that
BENJAMIN F. YOUNG, !
of Hilsard. Oregon, who, on Septem- j
ber 17. 1903. made homestead entry
No. 13243. serial No. 04021. for SWM
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There must be a reason for the volumn of business we do. There
I. All of our energies and years of experience In merchandis-
rj Ing Ss now centered on Shoes. No:
0 thing and where the shoe department
V general
consideration. Shoes, aualitv. workmanshin. srvle and fit Is 3
jj our continual hobby.
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a strong line
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Then by. buying direct of the manufacturer, eliminating
f- men's profits we are in a posit -on
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even lower prices than genera'.iy
t0
fill your next want In the shoe
This is our special business.
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SMITH &
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Chinaware and
Glass
1.10
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yar prooi, 10 esiaousa ciaia 10 ute ;
land above escribed, before the Reg-i
later aad Receiver. C. S. Land OT.ce, !
at La Grande. Oregon, on the 16th day
of August, IKS.
Claimant names as witnesses t
Nels Holversca.
Nels Eadrup.
Hans Eadrup.
W. A. Young, all of Hllgard. Oregon.
T. C ERAMWELL,
Register.
The Observer excels In real "news."
TOO LITE TO CLASSIFY.
FOR SALE Underwood typewriter
in fine condition. Price, 35.00. This
is a snap, address "A" Observer.
(S-l-U)
COOK WANTED A womaa to do
general housework, must be good
cook, steady position. Inquire at
Observer office. (S-l-t)
FOR RENT One light room on cor
ner of th and O street, 142. Ap
ply of G. M. Richey or Mr.E. P.
Ktcbey. (A-2i-tt
EGG 3 "WANTED Fresh rancfe egg3
wanted at the Spokane restaurant.
(A-31-t)
FOR RENT A five room house with
batn. Inquire 1307 O ave. tA-31-.t
FOR SALE House and lot oa Adams
avenue, extra well built, plastered
house, good basement, and wood j
shed. Price ri?Lt. Call Black 1941
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or see D. C. Stevens at Henry
Carr's store. (5-27-9-27)
Send us your children for their
school looks and school supplies at
Silverthorn's Family drug store,
S-2-10-t)
Shoe Srore
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like the store that carries every-
ft
receives only a portion of the 0
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of school shoes'
middle
to give you our special services at
quoted
Permit us the opportulty
line.
GREEN
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AUCTIONEER.
ale cried on nhort notice. 4
Satisfaction ruranteed.
No extra charge for distance.
LA GRANDE - - - OREGON
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Our $2.50 line for $1.75 Our $L25 line for $1.00 Other Reductions In Accordance,
C. C PENINGTON & CO
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T Ao I ItVlL INLAIuL.
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J0H5SO5 BErCE "GITS.
TOMGIIT
Tke Draaatle SUck C.
4ym the tire art EarUsh Ceaed;
CHAKLErS irXT."
"As dainty a sa bit of Dres
den China."
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JSaaday Mght
4 A story of Washington society,
"The Senator's Daughter."
WHY NOT rRT
Pepban'i
ASTHMA BEXEDYI
Gives prompt and poeiive relief la
every case. Sold by druggists, price
$1.00. Trial package by ma'l 10 cents.
WOJIaas VJg. Ca, Preps.
GeTelaaiL 0.
A. T. HILL, Druggist.
A. X.T.MAT0TT. A
Plank Sidewalks Built and
Repaired. Excavating and
FUling. Phone Black 1562.
A 10 Days Bargain
13, TO MONDAY 23
Bargains In
Black and white under skirts.
Night gowns and corset covers
Laces aad embroiderys.
Pillow ops.
Silk gloves all colors.
White waists and nets.
Silk waists,
lace curtains.
Many other lines to numerous to
mention.
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IOILL ViiLL
IDAHO CAREY ACT LAND
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The Idaho Irrigation Co. Ltd.
OFFERS 20,000 ACRES AT $35 PER ACRE, AD
JOINING THE TWIN FALLS TRACT. EASIEST
KIND OF TERMS. LAND NOW OPEN FOR EN
TRY.
Log n-Sherwood
Re Ity Company
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means on these strictly first clasr goods
$17.50 Suits $14.00 $25.00 Suits $20.00
$21.00 Suits $16.80 Other Reductions la Accordance.
STRAW HATS
to select from. Latest
Reductions
Water Melons
New California
arrived.
stock Jsat
ce Cream Parlors
My parlors are the cosiest
and most comfortable la the
city, electric fans, the beat of
service aad the. variety of, and
quality of my Savors arc unsur
passed. Fine Candies
Made Fresh every day.
E.D. SELDER
When yon take that vacation yco
are going to spend most of the time
out of doors. We have specially stock
ed up with the necessary small gold
Jewelery for these occasions. The fol
lowing are a fe wof our specialties:
Gold Scarf Pins la clever designs, set
with Raroqua Pearls, Amethysts or
Garnets.
Sleeve Links, of solid gold. large
size, plain or fancy designs. Every
thing else in Jewelry. All at most
reasonable prices.
J. H. PEARE
5otlce of Dissolution.
Notice is hereby given that C. C.
iPenington aad W. H. Rush doing
'business under the firm name of C
j C. Penlngton & Company, have dis-
solved business by mutual consent,
land C. C. Penington will collect and
j pay all bills against the firm.
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