LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 1910.
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HOFER m "SEMXG THINGS"
Down at Salem Col. Hofer Is get
ting excited over state politics. He
believes, or pretends he believes, that
Oregon republicanism Is in a bad way.
Fearfui lest the people be not per
mitted (0 rsl t U'Ren with all
ins vagaries., i nui I:!r.s,
and that the constitution of Oregon
be not confined completely to the
scrap heap. Col. E. Hofer, editor of
the Journal, becomes frantic and sees
thing.
. According to his latest delirium
ibis old newspaper war horse sniffs
the air. and proclaims that Harvey
W. Scott of the Oregonlan is acting
as political boss of Oregon and that
the game Is to make Joe Simon gov
ernor. Great Is the Hofer Imagination. Joe
Simon could, not be elected any easier
than he could, be nominated for the
office. It is rot in tli? cards to make
Simon anything but mayor of Port
land. Not because Simon Is not qual
ified and probably would make good,
but Simon has some political corns
and bunions on his feet that prevent
ftlm from trotting a fast heat. He
cannot win. Young Phil Metcham
and a bunch of good fellows made
him mayor of Portland, but Simon
did not run well. It was a case of
the people wanting relief from the vlr
tuoua Harry Lane administration and
they got It by selecting Joe Simon.
We know nothing of the inside of
Oregon politics, and in fact we do not
believe It has an Inside, but we will
bet Col. Hofer stock in the state rail
road he is trying to build, against
doughnuts that Simon will not be
governor of Oregon and that Harvev
W. Scott is not anticipating such a
move.
MEXH O'K ELECTION
According to the dilpateuea Mexico
has had another election and President
Dias has once more been hosea to
the presidency. This result is a Bali
isfactlon to the world outside Of Mex
ico, and we believe the very lcst
thing that could have happened tfl
that country.
But a Mexico election means noth
ing. While there is supposed to ex
ist a republic south of us. as a mas
ter of fact such is not the case. The
right of suffrage there is confined to
the most enlightened class and at
that the Diaz people control the bal
lot boxes, which means assured suT
cess before the vote Is taken or Is
counted.
In many parts of Merlco the people
never know an election Is being held.
Several days afterwards officers of
the government announce results and
the Diaz administration has sufficient
majority.
The revolt in Mexico Is growing
more bitter each year, but as yet no
cititen of the republic has proven
sufficiently large to organize and lead
the opposition to the present admin
istration. If the man Is ever found to
do this it will not be a battle of bal
lots but it will come as an insurrec
tion or rebellion. Then values In
Meico will shrink, but In time they
will be re-adjusted for Tncle Sam
cannot afford, and neither can Eng
land, to let the commercial standing
of that country sink very deep.
Do not overlook the spraying and
pruning of fruit trees. It means so
much to this valley and it Is sure to
benefit every Individual grower, as
well as elevate the valley's standard
for fruit, which In turn will make
f-iit lands more valuable a thing
that we all desire. It Is a mark of
narrowness to refuse to abide by dt
terriers from officers who are appoint
are done. Do not think that any offi
cer desires to Impose on the fruit
grower, for there Is no intent of that
kind. Oregon as a state has made
laws regulating this important mat
j ter, and the local officers are merely
trying to carry out their duties as
prescribed in such laws. And al
ways bear in mind that it is dol
lars in the pockets of the grower if
he will abide strictly by the state
regulations.
'
Each day shows more inquiries for
Grande Ronde valley land than the
day preceding. All of which means
that people are awakening to the won
derful opportunities for Investment
that this valley affords. The time
is not far distant when Instead of
people here sending their money
away for outside Investment, they will
be Inducing outside money to come
Into the Grande Ronde valley where
profits are good and dividends cer
tain. Pendleton is getting a great rep
utation as an entertainer. The latest
class of business men to sing Pen
dleton's praises in this line Is the
Oregon bankers. Not long ago the
school teachers were nicely entertain
ed by the Umatilla county seat and
the pretty things about Pendelton are
still being uttered.
Have you procured your tent for the J
Chautauqua session? Remember, one
of the Joys of a Chautauqua is the
"camping out" feature.
ILLNESS OVERTAKES AUTO
MR. AND MRS. STEWARD HEAD
ING FOR ROISK AGAIN
Unless Mr. Steward Improve Rildly
Trlp Will Not be Completed.
D. H. Stewart has been suffering
from illness the past few days and is
heading for Boise with his automo
bile from interior Nevada. He and
Mrs. Steward and grandson, sat out
the tedious wait while repairs were
being shipped f om La Grande to a
small "bad land" town in Nevada and
roon after the extra arrived, Mr.
Steward was taken quite ill. Unless
he improves rapidly while resting at
Boise, the party will return to La
Orrnde without having completed the
journey into Nevada by automobile,
as first vlnnned.
Notice of Street Improvement
To Whom It May Concern:
Notice Ib hereby given- that in pur
suance of a resolution adopted by the
Common Council of the City of La
Grande. Oregon, on the 9th day of
Feb., 1910, creating Improvement Dis
trict No. 17 and designating Jefferson
Avenue, as such district, and In pur
suance or n resolution donted by said
Common Council on the 17th day of
June. 1910, whereby said Council de
termined and declared Its Intention
to Improve all that portion of Jeffer
son Ave. in said improvement district
as hereinafter described, by building
cement sidewalk 12 feet wide, the
Council will, ten days after the service
of this notice upon the owners of the
property affected and benefited by
such Improvement, order that said
above described improvement be
madi ; that th boundaries of saw ais
trict to be so improved are as follows:
All that portion of Jefferson Avenue,
from the East line side of Depot to
the West line of Lot 5, B. 118 Chap.
Add.
Notice is hereby further given that
the Council will levy a special assess
ment on all the property affected and
benefited by such improvement for the
purpose of paying for such Improve
ment. That the estimated cost oi
such improvement is the sum or
ifiOO.OO.
That the Council will on the 13th day
of 'July. 1910, meet at the Council
chamber at the hour of 8 o'clock,
P M to consider said estimated cost.
and the levy of said assessment, when
1
a hesring will be granted to any per
son feeling aggrieved by such assess
ment. La Grande, Oregon. June 22. 1910.
CITY COUNCIL OF LA GRANDE.
OREGON.
By D. E. COX, Recorder of the City
of La Grande, Oregon.
June-28-July-9.
Follow This Rule In
Getting Boys9 Clothes
Look for the makers' label and see it
it bears the mark "XTRAGOOQ".
That name means best clothes just
as sure as two and two make four.
XTRAGOOQ clothes have never failed
N. K. West,
The Quality Store
The George Palmer
LUMBER CO
RETAIL DEPARTMEN1
We solicit your orders for Shingles, Rubberoid Roofing,
Deadening Felt, Building Paper.
We ara prepared to furnish and deliver material
promptly. Phone Main 8.
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KCOBQV ' ".Mil: 'Ten
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LA GRANDE NATIONAL BANK
of la gra:;de, Oregon
United States Depository
Capital and Surplus $180,000.00
DIRECTORS
OEOBGE PALMER
P. J. HOLMES
W. J. CHURCH
F. L. METERS
IV. M.
With tnr sniul? resosros and facilities w can render yon efficient
sert'ee sad handle your 'noises? to your entire stalsfaction
to give twice the
wear, twice the sat
isfaction, twice the
value of any other
kind.
Why ? Because
there's double the
care taken to make
them perfect Cloth,
style, fit, tailoring
all are combined to
a degree that makes
XTRAGOOQ clothes
supreme.
Gordon Hats
always the best
$3.00 Hat
Stetson Hats
$4.00 and $5.00.
Dress Straw Hats
All the Newest Shapes,
75c to $4.50
W. I BRENHOLTS, Ass't Cash.
FARL ZUNDEL M Asst Cash.
rt rubier.
C C I'EMNGTOV
6. L. CLEAVER
F. M. BTRKIT
W. L. BRENHOLTS
PIERCE
Hit Matsrnal Grandma.
A devoted father after a day's ab
sence was met by bis two little sons.
"Have yon been good boys?'
Silence.
"Have you been good boys?"
"No. papa: I called grandma a bad
word." said five-year-old, turning scar
let. "Is It possible? Wbst did yon call
your grandma ?'
"1 called her a human being."
The father, with a mighty effort
maintained bis gravity and closed the
scene decorously. "1 must forgive you
for once, but remember If you ever call
your grandmother a human being again
1 snail have to spank you."
8tatad a Fast
"Do you see the horizon yonder
where the sky seems to meet the
earth T
-Yes. uncle."
"Boy, I have journeyed so near there
that I couldn't put a aixpeuce between
my head and the sky."
"Oh, uncle, what a w hopper !"
"It's a fact, my lad. I hadn't one to
psf'-Pearson's Weekly.
An Unnecessary System.
"Von ought to bare a burglar alarm
system iu your bouse," said the elec
trical supply agent, so that you will
be awakened if a burglar raises one of
the windows or opens a door at night."
"No burglar can get In here while we
are peacefully sleeping.'" replied Mr.
Newpop. "We are weaning our baby."
-Chicago Record Herald.
Notable Exceptions.
Mrs. Bloobumper Yes. everybody Is
a)wnv ready to give advice.
Hi tiimper There are exceptions.
"Are there?"
"Yes: doctors and lawyers."
Wilson & Brittian,
Electrical -Contractors.
Prompt and careful attention
given all work Ml work guar
anteed to pass underwriters'
examination.
Best ELECTRIC IRON on the
market; also ELEC1RIC FANS
One Door south of Observe?
Office
Furniture
Sf ' I "l"klO ktnlnyvmn
i Princess Dresser
j finest French
I Plate Glass,
J Select White Maple or
Quarter Oak Rubbed or
Closs Finish. You can save
$3 00 in buying here at
1
$15.00
5
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4 jpsigSB
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If. D. Haisten,
i Furniture on Easy Payments
Vast Stretch of Street Tr...
The example of the progressive lltttM
care of street trees ouubt to be fitm
lowed by many otber places. The tZM
work was done in l'JOi. when 350 trcS
were planted Dy the chamber of coojM
merce. In 1806 the chamber plan
1,000; in 1006 the chamber niau
more, and the city took It up. the tot3
for the year being 1.250; is 1907 ibM
cuy piantea i,ow more, ana In luojfi
tne number was 2,170. In the hootA
time since the start was made the to
tal of 8.378 trees planted would maka
thirty-four miles of tree lined streets.
witn forty feet between trees, in tiisl
report the tree warden, J. H. Heed,
says. "When I think of these trees at
they will be Ave or ten years from no
and from thence on, It was worth do.
lng." A great desl of work. ton. baa!
been put on old trees, perhaps equally
me new trees in number.
Answer Promptly.
Don't neglect your correspondence.
If you receive a letter from a Jobber
manufacturer or customer, calling fori
a reply, auswer at once and show thad
you conduct your business on business!
principles. Naturally a great many!
retail merchants do not have sufficient!
correspondence to justify them in em
ploying a stenographer, and In sucb
cases the volume of their correspond
ence is sucb that It would be no hard
ship to promptly take care of even
communication the day It la received!
unless It Is imiwssible to furnish to
information asked for Immediately.-
LITTLE BU8INE88 HINTS.
A sign bung In a conspicuous
place in a store at Lawrence:
Man Is made of dust Oust
settles. Are you a man?" Bos
ton Record.
There would be fewer failures
if there were fewer men block
ing the way to their own suc
cess.
Credit should be looked after
more closely than cash.
If your religion Is better than
your business there Is something
wrong with your business.
Common sense and cash are a
con)liua;iiu that lias never been
defeated.
It Is well to be inwleot. but
there is no money in depreciat
ing yourself or your establish
ment even in a joking way.
A man Is apt to get bis buck
up when he is told to hump him
self. The man isn't necessarily con
servative because he Is slow and
foggy.
Specials
Box Seat
Quarter
Oak
Gloss
Diners
Worth
$2.75.
S ve
Money
and buy
here at
$2.00
Elite Ranges I
Special Price $25.00
Over 200 now used in this J
Valley.
Save $10.00 when I
i
yuu ouy your
Range
1
ed to see that spraying and pruning