fflfci -SSI if V 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 mi mwimiiiM l YA17 zru m cui y c7 3? ITS !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 xrf TlT i 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 UVWVWWWWWVVNAVVVVVV VWVWWvVVV WWWWWWH 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 izi I SB , 39 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. BHBKSBESllBESHBBBQBBBStBBBEB HEnSHliaHnHEMBfe'MHIfiEBKSJHSMl 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 ED. EBEN PrnorietOfO EASTER CLOAK t SUIT ? SKIRT f WAIST FACTOR! J annooocesWi s Clearance Sak on Jackets Waists llier ESSE FAILING wasHJB!mias 1 1 E Skirts and Ftrs ffOLfCS, Iwice la rieht E. 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 m limMSrSmM i L aw ..... :- -j r ' 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. Vnlll" u.nt t SRE or clo et re Premhi' rdard. pre raon he Stai Bine of fat tho ; anJies special Iday cle: Dllinery Edgar j idquartc- lie Buod Earnl -A sii fe. Good He Pendl b'b Ponu flDdlan II ftle Lodg ftp, lots on A liar, : Pendl ba's Popu Indian B i In land bees 2S to fa in wlnt 1 bushels p $250 r health "yPtopeth we fc lo: 1 resldenc ' do ".c list T. Real Est :;sac::Ji7.j:. Fre Ib uo to ha have Door ed tlu ed in Arran with very X T. C. T, in Street