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FELT SMES . Md aiimdl Mfldreini We carry the Celebrated Alfred Dolge Line and have them in red, black, drab and green. Juliettes and Slippers. New line just received. We also have Felt Romeo's and Felt Slippers for men.. Just the thing for cold weather. l Wilson k Co: Good Shoes Cheap. Phone Main 1181 HORRID L E ACCIDENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1902. PERSONAL MENTION. Is Linn McAllen. of Wolla Walla, In town. Judge W. R. Ellis has returned Irom Portland. J. C. Holcomb, of Adams, Is at the Golden Rule hotel. J. P. McCoy", of Athena, Is at the Golden Rule hotel. Born to Mr. and lurs. O. F. Steel this morning, a ten-pound lrL ruin. George merunney, or Walla Walla, Is In the city visiting friends. A. J. Harp, of Cold Springs, is In town today buying of Pondloton mer chants. R. Able, formerly of Meachani. but now a resident of BolBe City, Is In town today. W. H. Hawes, of Athena, was In town this morning on his return from the irrigation convention. J. C. Lonergan, the cattle buyer for the Pacific Meat Company, has gone j to Han Francisco on business. A. W. Talley and J. C. Moll, promi nent Columbia river ranchers, are in town today buying winter supplies. William Eastman, section foreman for the O. R. & N. Company at Adams was in town Wednesday afternoon. H. L. Hester left Wednesday even ing for his home in Portland, after spending a few days with friends hero. E. D. Severance, of Baker City, passed through town this morning on his way home from the irrigation con vention. W. R. Cryderman, one of Walla Walla's prominent business men and politicians, was a guest of Hotel Pen dleton last night. F. E. Simpson and wife were guests of Hotel St. George last night on their return homo to Athena from a pleas ure trip to Portland. Ed Dupuls and W. P. Shepherd re turned Wednesday evening from a duck hunting expedition down the river. They bagged several ducks. H. B. Mitcham returned last night from his ranch on the John Day. He states that there was several Inches of snow at that place when he left. E. J. Wilbur, the pioneer sawmill man of Meacham Creek, is in the city. The O. R. & N. station, located Wilbur's home, bears hl3 LITTLE SON OF J. B. MYERS BURNED TO DEATH. near Mr. name. C. W. Waters, of Palouse City, representative-elect from Whitman coun- f V Toft vnntnrHn. fnp 1.1. V. ... nfA. nttendlng the funeral of his brother,!"0011 Was Playing With Matches and Clothes Were llgnlted Little Sis ter's Heroic Effort to Save the Child. One of the most shocking deaths the East Oregonlan has been called upon to chronicle recently is that of the 3-yenr-olil son of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Myers, who was burned to death Wednesday evening. The little boy nud his sister, a few years older, were playing with matches in the yard and the little one's clothes were Ignited. The fam ily wore all away except the boy and girl and a little baby, which was lying on the bed. The father was away at work and the mother had Just step ped Into the neighbor's for a minute, not anticipating such nu awful thing befalling her little boy. It was about 3 o'cluck in the after- James B. Perry was passing CHICAGO MArtKETS, Quotations Furnished by the Coe Com mission Houst. Chicago. Nov. 20.-Tbe market clos- cd as follows: Wheat December, 75-. May. "o'k'g'tG. Corn December, BS. May. -I3V Oats December. 304. May. 31. Pork January f IB W May SH60 LIFE IN DARRACKS SOLDIER AND CIVILIAN COMPARE SOME NOTE8. Daniel Waters R. Alexander, president of the board of regents of the Eastern Ore gon State Normal, spent Wednesday in Weston looking cftor the Interests of the school. Mr. Alexander says the school ie progressing nicely and the teachers are giving very ffood sat isfaction. He also stated that Presi dent Martindale, of the faculty, was convalescing from his severe spell of sickness. iVE IN TWO COUNTIES. At the County Line Between Union and Umatilla Counties, on the Blue Mountains. The section crew at Kamela eats in Union and sleeps in Umatilla county. The bunk house stands -on the north Bide of a gigantic' fir tree. which marks the line on the summit I the place, which is in the lower end I of town, when he saw tho child rush into the back yard and discovered that It was all nblaze. He rushed over the fence and the child ran back into the house. Mr. Perry caught him Just as he got into the house and was making for the bed where the little baby was lying. The little girl had a pail of water with which she was en deavoring to extinguish the fire and had kept It from burning the little one's, back, but as the little boy kept running awny from her all ths time she could not get the water onto the front of his clothes, which were in flames. Evidences showed that the little girl had been doing all in her power to save her brother. She had first tried to wrap a heavy cane around the child to smother the flames, and as a last resort tried the water and no doubt would nave saved the little life had he stood still. Mr. Perry tore the clothes from the PORTLAND IS ANGRY At the Small Rate of Pay Received, the Boy in Blue Saves More Than the Day Laborer. "Civilalans talk of the hardships of soldier life and the poor pay received bv the enlisted men" said a local army 'officer yesterday to the Walla Walla ' I'nion. "but an inside look at a gnrrl j son will. I believe, convince them of 1 thoir error. I do not mean to say that the fn listed man is free to go where he will ... .1 1 1 . T or that nts wages are uv in-ui. mu i DEMAND RETRACTION FROM PRESIDENT MELLEN. Commercial Organization Up in Arms Said That the Lewis and Clark Fair Would Be a "Fizzle." Portland. Or.. Nov. 20. All the commercial organizations of this city are incensed at the statement of President Mellen thnt "the Lewis and Clark fair Is belike a Fourth of July celebration with nobody to see the fireworks." Many demand a retrac tion and the feeling is bitter. Several leading merchals have made the statement that If President Mpllen or any of the other leading officials of the Northern Pacific intend to he continually "knocking" Port land, there is but one remedy, and that Is to take concerted action and ship all goods via other lines, travel over other lines and have goods con signed over other lines. i ney Were lid .i . me other nBU . beautiful in her vi& tie gropm looked M-V vennonai m-i. " Air, ti, Alter iv. new school S!?Ud i j . . J,su, a li. .A " . ""re COM ","4 uuraie scroll." consisting of i. ' Plate with V.V"!e center richly decora. snrav. and civ ... uiuc, enni- creations in chm !r"' " WIWTm .... .... Wl ueip out notice will venture this assertion. "The old "- were marked non-commissioned officer, the one who has served a dozen yetrs, the man with a family, lives het'er and has more to Bhow for the years ot his life thnn the nvernge day laborer who ornws from $2 to $2.60 at the most. t tnn'J .... 7 Sergeant With a Bank Account. "He Is furnished a house In which to live, two stoves and in a measure his fuel and food. Dainties he has to purchase. He Is allowed his clothing and if he is saving at the end of. each enlistment he has mony coming for clothing not drawn. "I know of one old sergeant in the regiment who has $1500 deposited with the paymaster and who, when we were getting paid every two months, put away $35 every pay day. Now when that man retires on three quarters pay he will have enough money to build a little home and his pension will keep him. Show me a civilian laborer who can do the same." of the mountains at that point. The hnn.Hlntr 1. m CI elnvwln ....... 1 . . C . 1 line about 100 yards, so the crew that I ? d as soon as ,got, 1,tJn,ni' wra'" works on the track at this point ping a quilt around it. laid it on the bed. Then he left another man. who was with him. with the child, while he rushed out and summoned the neighbors and a doctor. bunk house, runs each way down the hJ?- XT V , , DULwle . , mountain. From a small pool four Lh"d l?Ile their work. The flesh of feet across tho Hnv Etrnm orf mllt? " 8 ,,ut'-v was Durnetl to cross the county line overy time thev go to a meal. It Is an interesting fact to note that uie water standing in a pool on the summit, near the east and west, one toward the Grande Ronde and one toward the Umatilla River. On the summit of the mountains, for miles each way, the line between the two counties is blazed on the trees at intervals. Most of the marks were made years ago and are now al-: most grown over. i a crisp and it had also inhaled the flames as when first seen it was try ing to fight the fire from its face with its hands. When the mother henrd the com motion she rushed homo only to find that her child, which a few moments had , "Lincoln, the Statesman." The third of the series of lectures in the University Extension Course, will be delivered at the Congregation al church, corner of Webb and John son streets, Friday evening, Novem ber 21, by Professor W D. Lyman, Subject, "Lin- Asleep Amid Flames. Breaking into a blazing home, some firemen lately dragged the sleeping inmates from death. Fancied secur ity, and death near. It's that way when you neglect coughs and colds, of Whitman College. Don't do it. Dr. King's New Discov-coiu the Statesman.' ery for Consumption gives perfect , mmmmmmmm. protection against all throat, chest and lung troubles. Keep it near and avoid suffering, death and doctor's bills. A teaspoonful stops a late 1 cough, persistent use the most stub born. Harmless and nice tasting, it's guaranteed to satisfy by Tallman & Co. Price 50c and $1 Trial bottles free. i I x"-iai juace in Otfj, REAL ESTATE I have too much proptitr illli.iii ill in iinm. .1. wwn 1 L nil ! T 1. n 7 . raacnet tat and nmnll nrt ...... i ..r" 1 nave ujt&, may want from m - i um City Property a Spectdtj T t.m.A . 1. ... iuui, reaiaences, an, hOUBOB. I do not list propertj oh price Is right E. T. WADE, Real Estate Deafci, ST. JOE STORE. 'l"!1 ii4i4iil"l"li 'I1 'l'4 O'Brien vs. Choynski. before was happy and strong. ueen brought to death's door J Everything possible was done for J the little sufferer, but to no avail, nnH a, IO n'sifn.,!. Inn. I. Ph nHalnhlq I3o on ..ruii . . - ...r-- w , "-.,...", '1 -u. x-uuu- ferings ended delphia Jack" O'Brien, whose great The funerai will take nla-P thlK' Ml f-m u!e redenX W. MrrrT warner VVI"' a chance to redeem himself tonieht. I i Your Doctor's Orders to be effective must be supll mented by pore drugs If-- your prescription is filled by us it contains nothing but the'best in gredients that your doctor prescribes for .you. We never substitute. He is slated to go up against Joe Choynski, the clever Californlan, in a six-round go before the Penn Art Club. This will be the second time these two fighters have faced each other in the ring recently In their previous meeting, which was a six- round go in Chicago. O'Brien cot the decision over Choynski after a one sided contest. Choynski claimed that he was not In proper shape to be In good fighting shape oa that occasion and as a consequence tonight's go was arranged. Both men appear to be in good fighting condition and from all appearance neither will have the excuse of poor condition to fall back upon in the event of defeat TALLMAN & C2.I THE DRUGGISTS ' London Delegates at Toronto. Toronto, Ont. Nov. 20. The party of distinguished members of the Lon don chamber of commerce which came over recently to attend the dedi cation of the new home of the New York chamber of commerce, arrived in Toronto today and were received by the city officials and representa tives of the local commercial associa tions. The visitors are to remain in Toronto two days, spending the time in viewing the various industrial en- I terprises of the city and concluding meir visit with a banquet tomorrow evening. Died. The Intant child of Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Montgomery, died today. EPIDEMIC OF JAIL BREAKING. Portland hotels have been filled to their fullest capacity with visitors t the irrigation convention. Look Here 120 acres of wheat land, 3 miles from Pendleton, $2500 600 acres, 10 miles from station, plenty of water, $6500 160 acres, 10 miles from Pendleton ' $1500 160 acres, on the river, 7 miles from Pendleton, 35 acres in alfalfa, good house and barn .... 4000 Good house on West Alta street $ IIOO Good five-room house, north of river, six blocks from bridge j Two five room cottages on West Webb bt., each $ 800 Dutch Henry Feed Yard Good property in olty and country too numerous to'meii'tion, any location that one may desire. 7 F. EARN HART, ABB OOI ATI ON BLOCK Union and Baker Counties Are Minus A Few Regular Boarders. J. J. Jackson, a "cull'ud gem'en," wno tor the past three months has been an Inmate of the county jail awaiting trial before the circuit court for having stolen six pairs of shoes from a freight car at Huntington, Is no more so far as the Lherlff's office is concerned. Not that the son of Hamm has gone to Join Jils ancestors in the great beyond, but he took French leave two weeks fien avid rItipo that time has been enjoying the de lights of freedom. Jackson sawed through a bar in the window upon the north side of the Jail and one quiet evening hied himself hence. Baker City Herald. Jackson Is the man nriested hv th authorities in this city some time ago. He had several pairs of new shoes nnd hose in his possession and was a suspicious character. Shortly after his arrest here it was learnprt thnt he was wanted In Baker county for robbing a freight, and Deputy Sheriff Davis took him to Baker City at the request of the authorities ther I Jailbreak at Union. Sheriff Pennington, of Union coun ty. Is In the city, says the Herald, in quest of several prisoners who escap ed from Jail this morning. The men patterned after Jackson, the colored prisoner, nnd sawed through the bars. The local officers have been requested to keep an eye open for the missing charges. 0 Soles Of Oak UPPERS OF THE Special sale this week on all CLOAKS, CAPES and JACKETS We have too many and must close them out. Now is the buyers opportunity. We will give a big cut price on Blankets, Bed Com forts, and Outing Flannels. Our Clothing Sale is Still On THE LYONS MERCANTILE GO. KememtKer: The largest stock of goods In the city to select from. besT boX calF In Police Court Jesse Grant, Fred Johnson and C Divine were each fined S5 in nnH Ba' uvening an uthls morning w. uwmc uiuiiu uuu uiaorueriy. Four masked men held nn n ger train of the Colorndn Rn,,hQm near Trinidad. Tuesday. While pre-' iiiu& ufuamiiB untier the baggage car, Messenger Sherwlnh side door and fired, wounding nn. the robbers. The other robbers then disappeared. Fastened and put together in a manner to please and satisfy the most exacting. Such are our Men's Shoes that we sell for WO peoplesI WAREHOUSE Warm Shoes and Slippers r Harrv O. Monro n,n 1 wner, died at Sumptor, Wednesday of pneumonia. Vm Tie Queen Hotel Now Open The new building, 3o by 80, recently erected by Joe. Ell, on Garden streit, between Court and ftiia, is now open to the. public Contains 30 well lighted, and venti lated and newly furnished rooms Not an inside room in the build ing. Modern improvements, elec- tut ugius ana oaths. The Hotel is directly back of of the Queen Chop and Oyster House nn Main street, and the Queen Chop House and the Queen Hotel will he rn in connection by Messrs. Olson & Van Puymferoeck tMSAKASCAWAVAVL'iUi.A........ k ? ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW To be seen in attractive millinery at our parlors. Our trimmers keep constantly in touch with t'.e fashion centers of the East and the latest ideas are always oa , display. Come in and study the very newest style;. As the season advances so do our styles. I CARRIER MILLINER V THE HOME OF THE STYLISH HAT. A GOOD THING AND WE'LL PUSH IT ALONG The best and m08t convenient thing of the kind we have seen is a neat little folder showing a calendar for 1903, a lodge direc tory, railroad time card and car fares. They are for free distribution. ' Call for one M. A. RADER THE FURNITURF MAN Proprietors 1 &ga 1 - -''Jaiimiet--' 1W