Christmas Novelties W LEATHER GOODS Ladies and Oents Pocket Books, Gents Traveling Sets in Seal, Morocco and Alligator, Military Brush Sets, Pocket Flasks, Card Cases, Cigar Cases. BROCK & McCOMAS COMP'Y this strike settlement is the best bit of literature that has been furnished the public for years. It will open the eyes of the people and they may take lessons from it that will benefit them, in the future. FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1902. The glaring inefficiency and die I honesty or the "carpet bag" govern 1 men nf Alaska is no worse than that ! ot other newly settled and organized 1 1 territories In the United States. When the territory of Oklahoma was organ- j Ized Bnd the territorial and county : offices were filled with the chronic ' 'office-seekers from every section of. the country. It was thought by the settlers that the acme of Inefficiency had been reached. But the dlssatls-' faction that now comes from the poorly governed territory of the north proves that the same traits of char acter and the same disregards for THREE DAYS' SALE Friday, Dec- 12, Saturday, Dec. 13 Monday, Dec. 15 On the three days above to,Sive t,uying . lleton and vicinity the greatest BARGAINS they have ever had offS' Pendleton We want to make the next three weens uie ueL mreo weeds' ot business . ever had, and in order to do so we are going to give our customers exception in oil mpc ni nunis. jvuuniiii. - o 1 - uaiL'Hin TOM JOHNSON. In men whom men condemn as ill 1 find so much of goodness still; In men whom men pronounce divine, 1 find so much of sin and blot, I hesitate to draw a line Between the two where God has not, Joaquin Miller. as the rltv lends tht. nnmitrv fnllnwK If Pendleton plants trees, to beautify the rhts of the jeo"le cxlst toAay the residence districts, builds sewers ln 118 lnrSe degreejs ever lor her health, preserves order and obeys the laws, those who visit here end trade here, will be Impressed The knowing ones have slated John- with the same spirit of morality, j sn for the governorship, a senator- healthfulness and pride that we place ! sul. and '''""S,1 U iT 'Z , , . .... . i cession. Johnson himself has de- before them. They will find it easy c,nred t,mt he ,s B canilldnte for n0 to follow a good road, pleasant to im- office, except to succeed himself as itate a good example and profitable mayor of Cleveland. As for the gov to practice better than any man can eruorshlp he has said that he would ... . ' . , not accept the nomination, and would preach who does not first set a good , refuse ,0 serve if eected example. ' . i Johnson, like all single tnxers. Is Tomorrow the ieople of Umatilla i an absolute free trader. "Tariff Re- rnnntv will nKsemhlo In this cltv un- iorm. wnicii is now so niucu in taor on one of the most Important mis I with even republican protectionists, HOLIDAYS, AND ALL IS WELL. J , tmu ever actUated the public ! face aud brightens the twinkle ln his In the history of the city of Pen dleton, the holiday season has not found a more active trade, nor such general prosperity as greets the fes tal time this year. The holiday goods ordered in the early fall will be inadequate to the demands. Already, the interior dis tricts are loadinr wacon after wagon with merchandise and Christmas sup-! jdies. and the adjacent localities are bringing In loads of produce to ex change lor holiday luxuries. The gala appearance of every es tablishment in the city brings to mind the midwinter festivities. There is a rank of teams at every hitching rack, and a constant stream of travel to the interior districts. The gen eral briskness of trade and traffic is testimony of a prosperity that is permanent. eye. The Irrigation association to be or ganized here will determine, ln a large measure, the future growth of this county. So much will depend upon it, so much of the future iruujeu up uuuuut,. iuul me people must make special, individual ' and he nlse of the national reven- When he runs for the presidency. If he ever does, It will be on a platform, not of "free trade as they have ln England" but of free trade such as ' will i only Cobden himself ever had thought ne of. He will he for tariff abolition u i.kJiiosc irn !n handle. ' insure us iiw tuc " . You are especially invited to attend this Sale and get the special prices quoted below: STAPLES ral.rn in treat variet of patterns, io yards to one person Outing flannel, regular ;c grade, :o yds to one person A M T?, r. rrr34i T T. Tn;hn. anv amount .... M rr...M InlA nrrali.c in vd tD One DCTSOn "'ft Wl'IIMIk lulu .w ' Bleached Muslin, 10 yds to one person Merrick's Thread, 10 spools to one person. LADIES FURNISHINGS Ladies dn- skirts, IX) jier cent reduction on all skirte above .00 Ladies silk and wool waists, 10 per cent mluetlon on all grades. Millinery, all grades aud styles, 20 ier cent, reduc tion. Ladies aud Mi- ooatt. and jackets, 20 jr cent re-' duction. Ladles black cotton htwe, 10c values, Tc pair. Chlldreus black hoe, 10c values, 7c pair. Mens and Boys Fornfehlnfl? Mens overcoats ln all grades 10 per centrtd: Boys overcoats In all (Trades, 10 per oent rtdaS .Mens suits, worm iiu any other ptaee, fonci m1f i'nrf t1i tat unt U.. osm. : J BW'oe' Boys suite, two-piece, all prioee from fl.Stofti' The above prices are good for the three days mentioned only. THE FAIR THE PLACE TO SAVE MONEY The thrift of the country it felt in the city. Pendleton has the cour age to go ahead with her plans of im provement, as the strength of her support from the country is growing constantly, she can take pride in building sewers, paving sireets. and in building the Commercial Club rooms, for she Is encouraged by a steadily Increasing support and trade It is incumbent upon her to keep pace with the progress of her surroundings. The adjacent farming districts look to her for markets and as the possibilities of the country ex tend, she must grow in business ca pabilities and strength. Nothing gives promise of so much prosperity in business circles and In the trades of the city as a genuine, active thrift in the country. It under lies all the cash accounts, the bank deposits, nnd the mercantile progress. effort to render it all the assistance possible, aud be ready to respond to Its call at any " hour. Irrigation is the first plank in herafter. until Its full mission is ac complished. It means school houses. lies by a tax on the value of land ir respective of Improvements. The plutocrats have killed "Bryan- every platform t ism " but if Tom L- Johnson lives vinr in mtrvi au uiiuui'iii nuu will make them think regretfully of Bry an almost as one of their friends. I homes, thrift, enlightenment, happl-1 And nil the discontent growins out ness and complete civilization. It;.of u'e ?20-coal and 40-cent beef out , of low wages and trust-cornered means room for the growing genera- , . V ... : . ,,, goods, and. above all. out of the hard tion, strength for the industrial life tlmes wn!ch the pUltocraS are pre. of the county and a population that paring for the poor by the piling up will surpass the dream of the optl- millions for themselves will express mlst Itself through Johnson's demand for equal aud exact justice for all and special privileges for none. -Louis Post's Public LIGHT, MORE LIGHT. Have Your Water Pipes Examined and Repaired at Once. Delay will lead t.i serious breaks. First-class work iruarauteed bv BECK, the Reliable Plumber. Court Street, Opposite Golden Role Hotel. Had the coal barons known what a depth of villiuny on their part, the anthracite investigation wot'id reveal, they would have undoubteJly agreed , to some terms with the miners. ' Nobody except the suffering miners and guilty operators knew what the 'exact conditions in those infernal re-' gions of the earth were. Nobody ex cept maimed and crippleu men and children, whose lives have been dwarfed aud whose bodies have been mutilated. Is capable of tilling the whole truth of that loathsome pit The newspaper correspondents whoi told the truth were branded as liars, j The labor leaders who apjienled to. the public for relief were branded as anarchists. ' But the broken stories of 'these j blind men and widowed women are stirring the nations indignation to! its farthest depths. How ihose bra-' en men who claim to r.- "captains j Hi Double the wheat, wool and livestock j of industry" can face the nubile Is a i output of Umatilla county and you J wonder. lay the foundation of a city double! How they can stand ii-iore that Destroy the Cause, you Remove the Effect lewbro's Herpicide kills the dandruff germ which causes falling- hair, and, finally, baldness. No other hair preparation kills the dandruff germ. Stop dan druff, there'll be no falling hair, no baldness. Dicxnrjox , S. P., Not. 8, "si IUv ben usmn Iltrpicid. and twfe uJ aMal oue-tinl of 81 Louie, and find that 1 tocsaU.andevtnmore.MunTbUCtjUjalor n l, vuit unuiM liieimi) lioiuaia It drtlL' and trrenw Ilfc- nan 1 rutt! 1Uuik oat, 5 Nit pnmott . m-w icromL Ilaveonlrttii C tbt iu.?r-uiT-m!itioBd.ad hare tkiir S vu lurlwadlbau I have-lud for yttrt. I alio g and itLUukt;&sfetrtojiii:irtglm?. the size of Pendleton. Build farm houses and fences In the country and you make brick blocks In the city a necessary result. The city is the pulse of country life. It gives out the true conditions of the rural dis tricts in its balances and volume of 'business. It Is the barometer that Indicates the thrift or depression of the people tributary to Its business channels. 5! For Sa!t af a!! Ftji.CLuj Drug Sit-a. tribunal of amazod and wondering commissioners, listening hour after hour to recitals that "harrow up their blood," Is a study in human nature. Their absolute disregard for the commonest claims of humanity Is revolting. Children that are driven to work at a tender age, are made to pay the debts forced upon their dead fathers by unjust prices for the ne-i cessitles of life. Age, sickness, ten-! Masai GATARSH Ely's Cream Bali? claiis,iowar.ii.j j.1 the diw4Mxl mem. . Itcorticaur-hui cL-..t iway a cold in it qsictiy. For the Holidays Roger Bros. Silverware. Fine Carving Sets. Boys tool chests. t Splendid Christmas gifts for your friends The Thompson Hardware Co. The place that saves purchasers money. I A COZY DINING ROOM H Is appreciated by every member of the family in winter. Our furniture makes it a cozy and handsome room. Our 5 graceful tables, buffets, and chairs will transform the plainest ? room into a handsome one. f BAKER & FOLSOM Furniture Store near Hostollice Lumber, Lumber, All kinds for all porposs. I Sash, Doors and Planing of all desenptcai to older. Don't place your cria I I Building Material tutu )txl ' consulted us. a I Pendleton Planing I Loniber Ian. ROBERT fOSSTtX ;8 8668 m ED. EBEN Proprietor of the EASTERN 8 m 8 m CLOAK I SUIT The health, moral tone and civic pride of the city reflects back upon- natures the residents of the country. Just Revolting as flreilln Hnltii la tl. Inrn .'h. n r.; .(' . n.. .1 .. uumiuji mills iioiuc luc i orer Hie mcmbraoa and It ateorwd. Itelleflalia. consuming greed of their degenerate t is. not produce u-tziti. lrtfi Sue, M wau al Drug ' , tril L Of liT DU-i! TfLll Sir IAmiDi hvvn.tt "r llfll"uulv " tix utunuctt&.fiQ Warren B a i a n H B V M M SKIRT aai 8 WAIST FACIOW Om Clearance Sale is on And .nc aides evm ever article in our stock. 10 to 20 per cent discount all a onp tLe line Carpets, Rues, Sewing Machines, Draperies, ail Paper. Special for Christmas Gifts Mirrors pictures framed and unframed, carpet sweepers, music stands, book racks, leather couches, leather rockers, enameled iron and brass bed steads. JESSE FAILING 9 Mid-Winter V Clearance Sak s on Jackets I Waists I Skirts and Furs s """'""ifnniHiiTMnnna Holiday Goods and Prices SUB OUK FDffi HOLIDAY STOCK. A GLITTERING PROFUSION OF Diamonds Jewelry Watches Saverware Ct Glass Opera Glasses Ebony Choice Umbrellas Toilet Ware Hand Painted China e want you to see this disDlav hefnr f, Our salesmen are ready to show von knH T" Z "w'".ue Pr 'ble to you. A IJ 1 ' t4 - s AU wea or rne low Jf rices We ae Of fr rv. Gold Filled Watch, American movement. , 12 50 a4 , JTlTLgl ..2.50 and ap Ladies' Solid Gold Watch, American movement.. .$20.00 a" A Diamond King $5.00 Everything Exactly as Represented, Ladies Gold L. HUNZIKER, the Jewl