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j men. and shared equally with him a
I triumphal tour of the world. She fol
' lowed the plain, broad, highway to
I eminence, through the blessings of
, popular freedom and equal opportu
1 nlty. This life Just passed to Us rc
j ward, is one of the most striking
, lessons that can hi plared before the
American youth.
GREAT SALE OF
Christmas Goods
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!j Beginning Willi Monday, Dec, is
Wo will give with evory pur
' chase of ono dollar or more a
Beautiful Scrap Alhuin Free
This will continue unlil
' all the Albums aVe jjone.
0U HOLIDAY STOCK
': Comprises many bisautifu! and
usefui artieli 8, and our prices
defy competition
ii Owe and See For Yourself
Hon. .lohn V. McAllxtor. or Union
1 county, is to take part in a debate
at (liaugf Hall, noxt Saturday nisht.
in which it will be decided "whether
the pleasures of hope contnln more
Kenuiue happiness than the pleasures
of memory." Mr. AIcAllster is on the
"hope" side. Ills many friends who
lemember the 1" populists who held
up the "Jf legislature will be surpris
ed to hear that he Is repentant, and
turns fiom the pleasuies of the mem
ory to that seine to seek new joys In
hope.
MEN OF A HUNDRED YEARS.
This is the time to buy your Christmas presents for your friends, and at no place win
find tne assortment so gooU nor tne price:, u ... .mVC eariy evetythh
anybody n-cds, and now our stock is complete, so we urge you to come at once and select whatj0
want. We have all kinds of toys, dolls. loii carnages, iumih u.us, worK doxcs, moving toys of tl1
kin-Is and bcoks for all ages.
SPECIAL FURNISHINGS FOR PRESENTS
at ill
CMijI
lors, jewelry olij
Brock k McCo:
as Co.
Tlie Hundred Year Club at its re
cent meeting gathered comfort from
tho census statement that in 1900
there were 33,702 persons in this
country more than 90 years old. of i
whom nine were put down as over ,
130 and SO as over 120. i
Unfortunately for the club and its j
Ideals these census figures cannot be
unreservedlv trusted With nno I
coptlon the persons reported to be
more than 115 years old were ne
groes, who have a plentiful lack of
authentic birth records and a prone
ness to extravagant ago claims.
MiwrMmuiraNi i in ivii f"i riTTni rnat
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EASTERN OREGON'S NEEDS.
Tl'KSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1902
1
Other lands record the drama of
kings, ours records the drama
of a people. Eva Emory Dye.
J. J. Hill, unlike Husscll Sage,
fenows when he's got enough, and re
tires from business to enjoy it.
' Tho census reports n total of 4000
: centenarians In this country to a pop
ulation of 70.000.000. Germany has
I77S out of 55,000,000 people. Franco
,2V.i in 40,000,000, England only 110
; in 32,000.000 and Scotland 40 in -1,000.-000.
Servia. witli but 2,250.000 people.
nns o7ft centenarians.
The Pendleton East Oregonlnnj Tho year 190" as rlch , Imman
wants tho republican .party to elect i century plants, a condition quite in
a United States senator from Eastern ! keeping with tho recent declarations
Oregon. It believes that the arid ai scientific authorities that the aver
counties cannot properly be repre- u&ld.n
sented by Congressman Williamson, i and the advance of nhvsic.il culture
',In view of the fact that practically are among the influences which aro
three-fourths of the wealth of tho ' "moving century-old men from the
-tate lies west of the Cascades, thtal"? SSThhS
demand for equal division of the con- and faith, whatever happens to mere'
gresslonal delegation Is hardly con-! census tables. New York World.
sistent. Astorlan.
LADIES wool opera capes, head shawls, silk mittens, ice wool and silk fascinators
prices, silk waists, handkerchiefs, perfumes and toilet articles, jewelery and purses, furs and
nf nil t f f rlrtC
GENTLEMENS initial handkerchiefs, neckties, gloves, nnifllers of all ci
kinds, fancy pen knives, etc.
SPECIAL PRICES ON CLOTHING
We will give a special discount of to per cent on all boys and mens suits and overcoats ti
til Christmas day. Ten per cent oil ot i'Alil SL'UKfc prices marces your ciotning cost you about;
to 30 per cent less than at other stores in Pendleton.
OVERSHOES AND RUBBERS
Our stock is comolete and the very best to be bought, and prices are far below our comwti,
tors on the same grade goods. Mens overshoes, $1 10; womens ouershoes, 85c; misses overshoes,
55c and 60c; mens Alaska defenders, 80c; womens Alaska defenders, 60c and 65c; misses Alaih
defenders, 38c ana 50c; mens ruhuers tor ijernian socks ami icit noois, j.2, M.05 and 11,35.
All the above prices are on new goods ami not old stock, and we guarantee our rubbers
give satisfaction or refund your money
THE FA SB
THE PLACE TO
SAVE MONEY
Umatilla and Morrow counties
iwould like to be the twin brothers to
the Three Sisters Irrigation Company.
Drnolilnnf l)nnr.n,,U 1.
, 1 1 " 1 ! j,roasefj ft Wsn t0 possess a
ijimg iiiuii- iiuiu iiiujiesnui
Milwaukee has ordered 1000 more
voting machines. Tho next "scoop"
for the inventor will be a contrivance
that will bribe the machines.
'The young ladles seeking clerkships
at the coming session of the legisla
ture, may find it necessary to use
an X-ray to locate many of the "antl
campaign promises In the memories
of dashing legislators.
Governor Drodie, of Arizona, has
recommended that 150,000 acres of
land be set aside in that state to
Sound a home for aged miners. There
Ja no need for a home for aged news
paper men. "Tho good dlo young."
The death of Hon. Sol Hirsch takes
one more of tho strong characters
Jrom the stage of action In tho West.
"Vhlle ho had political .euemles, as all
ijnen must havo who thread tho
istorniy pathways of public life, yet Or
egon, an one family, will mourn his
Joss.
Oregon man Is sorely needed In tho
senate to balance tho representation.
Mr. Williamson Is a worker; an ag
gressive, vigorous legislator, but he
needs support. Tho republicans Can
only hopo to put his principles into
execution by giving him a helper In
tho senate, who will work In perfect
harmony with him. Tho present
backward condition of Eastern Ore
gon Is largely due to a lack of direct
Interest In her affairs In the United
States senate.
The death of Mis. U. S. Grant re
moves one of the few remaining mem
bers of that nobly list of great Amer
ican women of tho civil war period.
Born of common parentage, sharing
tho hardships of pioneer life In the
great Central West, advancing Btep
by step beside her Illustrious hus
band, she lived to enjoy as great
honors as were over showered upon
an American woman, nnd shu bore
tho honors and dignity of that sta
tion with plain, womanly qucenllness,
be sought hereafter. The theory has worthy of her sterling Uncage, Sho
1 : ! itw day. We aro at the beginning saw her husband rise from the lowly
v:' tbf era of action In Eastern Ore-: station of private life to be one of
kou. Ditches and dams and reser- tho greatest military generals of hip
voire must supplant tho speculative , age; stood twice, proudly beside film
phases of tho question. as ho was called to servo his couiitry-
Whlie President Roosevelt has been
made a member ot tho Locomotive
Firemen, he must remember that
there It a great dlfferenco between
the working card in his pocket, and
tho scoop shovel, Ho will havo to
take the last degree on the deck of
.an engine.
The Information to bo given by
-the actual Irrlgatlonlsts, the men who
are raising crops now, under Irriga
tion Is the sort of literature that must
tv11le.1l
Hudson Ray hatchet. Colonel Tur
ner, tho United States consul at Ot
tawa, learning of tho president's wish
has secured from tho station of tho
Hudson JBay Company at Mattawa.
a typical Implement of tho kind. Tho
leglsla
tlon, the territory east of the Cas
cades can be made to possess three-
j fourths or the wealth of the state.
I The reason the western section con
tains a greater portion of this wealth 1 hatchet Is of a peculiar shape and Is
today, Is that appropriations, legls- uesigneu to be carried on a belt.
lativo action and official activity have I
Under thorough cultivation, and moro Bargain B&mES.
extensive transportation facilities,
two conditions which can only be ob-
Have Youv Water Pipes Examined
and Repaired at Once.
Delay will lead to stfrious breaks.
Kirst-class work guiirantt'ed by
BECK, the Reliable Plumber,
Court Street, Opposite Golden Role Hotel.
I Lumber,
Lumber,
All kinds for all purposes,
Sash, -Doors ' and
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If babies vere for sale tile most invet
erate barHain-huiitiiur woman in the
1... 1 ,.! world would not lool: lor a barjjain baby.
i...cu .Cp,Cuiai.uu, i" she UOuld want the best baby that could
arid counties of Eastern Oregon can be bought, regardless of price.
bo made to support a population Every woman naturally craves a j
equal to tho combined nooulation ot 1 nny, uaiuiso necmiu, aim tier crav-
Oregon aud Washington. An Eastern
imr can be e-ratificd if she will but re
member that the child's health is her
own gift, and to give health she must
For the Holidays
Roger Bros. Silverware. Fine Carving Sets.
Boys tool chests.
Splendid Christmas gifts for your friends
The Thompson Hardware Co.
The place that saves purchasers money.
have it to aive. I
'xtfr'i'r' whose babies have
. VxtJ' been weak and punv
' have n'trsed in strength
sSSfiM their first strom child
fflTn after using Dr. Pierce's
maternity, encouraging the appetite,
?iiietitig the nerved anil inducing re
reshing sleep. It gives the mother
strength to give her child, and makes
the baby's advent practically painless.
"Sly wife hail bten sick ncarjy all her IIP- "
says Mr. 12. 13. I'ricke. of I'cterburc, Menard
Co., Illinois. Box 367, "and after trying even
thing I could think of I made up ray mind i
try - Favorite I'reocriptlon.' I cot lis bottle -whl-U
my took, a t.ibl'-vpooafiit three tn. k
a da uu'ii' I .if ba!jy came. SI ti. l .
aftejUUiu-; in- first bottle, and wlien baby "
uuih c wi.:iiea nine ana a nan iouikil
A COZY DINING ROOM
Is appreciated by every member of the family in winter.
Our furniture makes it a cozy and handsome room. Our
graceful tables, buffets, and chairs will transform the plainest
room into a handsome one,
Furniture Store near I'ostoflice
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day he U six tuonthsold and weighs tweut- t r. , Vf
pouudi lb is a (,-ood a child a any one c ' .1 B
wuli Tin doctor say-, lie it as healthy as v 1
baby co-ili' bt. am' also says lite tise ol iui I W
I'avorui' 1'n.scriptioit ' wai the cause of suui .1 : t!
healthy baby " J IJ
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the J
best and safest laxative for the use of k
ucucaie women.
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Om Clearance Sale is on
And includes ever) every article in our stocl 10 to I
20 per cent discount all a'ong the line. Carpets, Hugs, E
Sewing Macliines, Draperies, Wall Paper
Special for Christmas Gifts 1
Mirrors, pictuns Iraim d and miframt.-d, carpet sweepers,
music stamls. book rweks. Kuihur coiiclits, k-athei rockers, S
er.ameled iron and brass la i t-ads p
Plnninc nf all deScriotiOOS
D I
1 to older.
Don't place your o
I Building Material until jut"
consulted us.
! Pendleton Planing H
Lumber Faii
i ROBERT r0RSTOWJ
a is m a ffi ffl (8
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EASTER
CLOAK
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J annooocesWi
s Clearance Sak
on Jackets
Waists
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ESSE FAILING
wasHJB!mias 1 1
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Skirts
and Ftrs
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Iwice la rieht
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I THE
JEWEL
DIAMONDS- - -Largest Assortment of Desirable Gems, and all at Special Low Figures
Goods
Selected Now
For 1
Christmas
Are
Cheerfully
Laid
Away Until
Wanted
Out-of-Town
Inquiries
Mjmlv Prompt
WATCHES Ladies Watches, Solid Gold and
Gold FiJled Cases. Gentleman's Watches,
Solid Gold and Gold Filled Cases.
JEWELRY Brooches, Earscrews, Scarf Pins,
Chains, Links, Lockets, etc., etc. The
cream of the most reliable factories in the
world,
All
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Rcmemter we elve a ticket on
the$tOOPmc with everv Dollar
li Mirchase.,
RINGS Beautiful combinations of Diamonds,
Rubies, Pearls, Opals, Diamond Rings, pla'n
Gold Band Rings and Set Rings. The most
select varieties ever shown and sonie quite
inexpensive.
Silver and go'd novelties, brilliant cut glass
every piece a charm. Gold, pearl and silver
handled umbrellas for ladies and gents.
TOILET WARE In silver and ebony and tne
new French gray finish.
Rememfcer wc give a ticfeet on
the $iOO Prize with every Dollar
purchase.
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