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X 'V, DAILY EAST OREGON IAN, PENDLETON, OREGON. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1903. .'3 tlVI. d ' '8 11 I m w 'It :0Xi.. r. DCllCI In Men's shoes than ROCK OAK SOLE; $4 a pair ..r Boxcalf Vfci, Valour, Cor- t do van and Calf. All T itlip nrw slianes . , if umaiiiEer. vyii- 'Phone, Main iiSi GOOD SHOES CHEAP. 'i TAKEN IN CUSTODY. Gilliam County Bondsmen Become iUneasy and Send for Their Man. . 1 Yesterday afternoon Sheriff Tay lor, acting on Instructions wired here '.jfrom the sheriff of Gilliam county, placed under arrest J. W. Duncan, J'who Is under $200 bonds to appear '"before tho next session of the court 3f that district for the larceny of ijome wheat. The time of the trial is drawing near, and tho bondsmen .svldently feared that their man might .take It Into his head not to appear at yhho time set for tho trial, and asked T tho sheriff to get him. He was taken .' ,'jo Qllliam county by City Marshal ,ij.3weeden. of Arlington, yesterday ,. -evening. 41 , visiiiny 11119. r. yum w ,, jflj Mrs. S. M. Burton and son, Harry, . "t Onawa City, Iowa, are in the city 'Wisltlng Mrs. A. L. Sharon, a sister . if Mrs. Burton. Thoy have Just at tended the G. A. R. encampment at 3an Francisco, and stopped off for a ' ;.hort visit here on their return trip. - "From here they will go to Milton to ' 'Istt a short timo with Charles Bur , .an, another son, after which they , iill return to Iowa. This Is Mrs. A ,3urton's first visit to Oregon in 17 - "1ears, and she finds many changes Sijiave taken place In that time. It is l&jiworthy of mention that Mrs. Burton jyV''ias lived for BO years on one farm sf.ri.iear Onawa City. lll.UI.. Kl A I 'Cktmn The Merchants' Cafe. Keeps constantly on hand import- llelierwurst, tTaniuoners, nam- .-.inn? ppIs. crawfish, crabs, oysters. l.'VjUl kinds of cheese. Hot merchants' jt'.'jfjiunch dally from 11:30 a. m. to 2 p. m. h mi ii nil ii i Toilet Daintiness Who Is It that doe3 not ap ireclato a sweet, dcllcato odor, especially of the dainty, last ing kind? We havo the largest lino of Imported and domestic perfumes In Eastern Oregon. A fow of our leading Imported odors are: Azurea. La Trefle. Peau d' Espagne, r..if VIolaM rie Parme. it .Indian Hay. And many more of the same T quality In b'llk as well as In tf fancy packages. tallman&co, Leading DrtitrpLstH 4. Money BackKS all to cure Klicumausni. raranKuy V. C. Koeppen&Bros. Agts. forPendl'ii. NOT GOOD, They Lead the Ptocesstcn Tho popularity of Swift's products among al classes la very largely duo to tho absolutely clean and hygienic co-idltlons un dor which each carcass Is dressed, and tho meat and tho food I pro ducts prepared and Inspected. This Is particularly true of Swift s Premium Ham and Bacon. From tho sleek, corn-fed hogs In tho pens, the carefully selected hams and bacon In tho smokehouse., ho final export Inspection bv tho V. S. government and lastly, tho dainty wrapping in parchment paper, each step In tho , oolu Uon of those nutritious and appetizing products Is a guarantee that they will always pleaso. NOT GOOD, FALLING MARKETS CATTLE DROPPED ONE FOURTH CENT POUND. Increasing Montana Shipments to the Coast Brings New Competition to Oregon Growers 8tory of Where the Profit Comes In, In the Wholesale Packing Business.. 3. C. Lonergan shipped 200 head of cattle to tho Frye-Bruhne Company, or Seattle, last night, over tho W. & C. It. Tho stock was bought of J. Nelson and Jack Bourne, of Camas Prairie, and were all young steers. Tne price paid was $3.50 per 100, but since that time the quotation has taken another tumble, and steers are now selling at $3.25. Tho reason for the fall In the price Is said to be that the Montana grow ers are shipping their stock to tho coast markets now Instean of to the East, as they havo been In the past. The freight on the stock Is the same from Billings to Seattle as It Is from Billings to Chicago, and as tho prices hero are as good as thoy are In tho Eastern markets, it Is the present intention of tho Montana growers to ship to this end of the line. Mr. Lonergan, In speaking of tho formation of tho Western Packing Association created by the stockmen of tho West, said that there was a good field for such n plant In this section of tho country. While it would make competition for him and ....o other buyers of the West, he o.d not see that It would work a hardship on them, for the market here is as good as It was In tho East, and tho prices were as high. By tho forma tion of such a concern the growers would get the benefit of all tho offal of tho cattle. There was nothing made in tho sale of tho meat alone, but It was In the utilization of horn and hide and bones by the largo meat and packing establishments that made tho profits. The original cost of tho cattlo with tho freight and tho feed added left hut little margin In profit In tho sale or the meat alone; but It was In tho saving of everything from the blood to the hair that made tho monoy In tho business. For this reason a ! packing establishment of tho growers i would bo of good to tho stockmen of tho West, for It would save for them all that thoy lost In selling as they do now. At the same time ho did not think that It would be of harm to him, for so much meat was used by his firm, and ho had to fill the demand. But since tho prices paid by the coast men were as high as tho market war ranted, ho thought that he would have no trouble In filling his orders when tho now plants were put In op eration. DEPOT CHANGES. All Completed Except the Painting Great Improvement Effected. The work on the O. It. & N. depot Is about finished and in a fow days the public will have a depoi, as iar a3 ; tuo company intends them to have , at this time. Tho changes In the lo-i cation and arrangement of tho wait-1 ing rooms havo all been completed, , and the outside of the building hasi been painted In the railroad red thatj is so lasting and so conspicuous to tho eye. It now remains for the men t to paint the Insldo or the waiting rooms and the ticket offlce. I The furnlturo was moved Into the I now ticket office some time ago, and tho force has been working tnero for several days. When uie panning ia ail done tho place will at least bo clean and commodious, If not as mod em as all of tho patrons or tho road could wish. KICKED BY A HORSE. Old Lady's Limb Broken by a Frac tious Animal. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. McGeo and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Gwlnn, or Dayton, passed through tho city today from Baker City on their way home. The party had been In tho mountains In tho vicinity of Baker, looking at tho timber of that part of the country, and yesterday had started out when ono or the horses became frightened at a break in tho harness and at tempted lo run away. Ho was held by tho driver, nnd when ho found NOT HERE NOT HERE that It was Impossible! to run ho be-' gnn to kick. After demolishing tho front part , of tho rig he became tangled In the debris and In the mix-up kicked Mrs. , McGeo, breaking hor leg. Both Mr. and Mrs. Gwlnn wore injured, but not so sorlously. Mrs. McGee is an old lady and the hurt for her Is a ' serious thing, for at tier advanced ( ago It will bo a slow process for the bone to knit, AT SHIELDS' PARK. New Program Meets With a Hearty Reception. Tho new program at Shields' Park was mi to the usual high standard last night The numbers wore all refreshing and sprightly. There was not a dull moment In the entire en tertainment. Tho "Scarecrow Shadow Dance," by Caston and Harvey, the Austral Inn song and danco artists, made a decided hit, and Is one of the best numbers yet put upon the program hero. John Coburn. the bluck-faeo banjo artist, with his troupe or trained doves, brought out rounds oi hearty applause. Ed Lowell, of this city, who sang tho Illustrated songs, has made himself a decided favorite with the park patrons and is the best singer yet undertaking this part. Tho Thompson sisters, song and dance artists, who wcro unavoidably delayed yesterday by train connec tions, will be on the program tonight. They come highly recommended. The polyscope pictures were fresh, interesting nnd Instructive. The pro gram Is good throughout nnd will be appreciated. Prize drawing next Saturday night. BALLOON ASCENSION. Event Was Followed by a Parachute Descent East of Town. Professor McCulIon, of Pomoroy, tho balloonist, made the usccnslon this artemoon that was delayed yes terday afternoon on account or the high wind. Tho affair was entirely successful, tho balloon rising to a great height, and tho pnrachuto Jump was made without accident, the man lighting on the railroad track near the Catholic Academy. About 1,500 people watched tho feat. DEAL IS CONCLUDED MERGER ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANIES. The New Syndicate Has Headquar ters at Philadelphia Central Plant Will Be on Little Walla Walla Light and Power to Many Towns. Tho long looked for deal between the Northwest Gas & Electric Light Company and tho Pendleton Electric Light & Power Company, was con-j summated this morning, when tho property or tho local company was transferred to the syndicate. Isaac J Anderson, or Philadelphia, and Geo. Ladd Munn, or Seattle, reached the city today and at once went to tho office of the Light & Power Compa ny, where tho matter was discussed and tho transrer arranged. While tho plant Is yet in the hands or tho local company, tho deal has been made and at no great uato the new company will assume control and management or this plant as well as or tho Walla Walla plant. Ac cording to the intent or tho contract, It will bo tho duty or the new compa-, ny to havo an all-day current In the city by the first or tho coming Sep temberone year from tho present month. I The company has as yet not deter mined on its headquarters, though In reality tho head of tho concern will be In tho Ea3t, for tho company Is In the hands of Philadelphia capital ists and will be worked and improv ed by that means. There will be a board of managers In this part or tho country who will look after the de tails of running tho system, but tho board or directors will be In tho East, and thoy will delegate to the manag ers their power. ' Insldo or 18 months at the latest all or tho towns between tho power plant on tho Llttlo Walla Walla nnd this city ono way, and that place and the city of Walla Walla on the other hand, will bo lighted by the power furnished by tho new company, and not only will thoy furnish light, but they will furnish power as won, Will Attend Whitman. Miss Mabel McDIll and Miss Myr tle Hawks left this morning for Whitman, whoro thoy will attend col lege tho coming year. Tho ladles will keep bachelor hall with Miss Graco Crockett, of Walla Walla, hav Ing rented a small cottage and fitted It up. j Current Literature Club. I Tho Current Literature Club wilt havo tho first meeting or tho season on tho afternoon of Wednesday, Sep tember 9, at 2:30 at tho homo of Mrs, W. J, Furnish, At this timo tho books will bo given out and also the year books will bo distributed. Marriage License Issued. ' A marriage llconso was Issued this morning to Claudo A. Iloeder and Miss Mlra L. Owens, both of this county. Ml ' PIDPIIIT nniiDT 11! UIIIUUM UUUI1I DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND JUDGE IN ACTION TODAY. Conclusions Reached in Six Criminal Cases, With Results Given Below Action Brought to Recover the Value of One Thousand Bushels of Wheat. The district attornoy and tho clr cult court hold a seance this morn tug, and as a result some or the In mates of tho county Jail arc nearer the solution of the questions that con cern them than thoy havo heretofore been. Thomas Alden, tho man who forg ed tho check for $38" which ho passed at tlie Last Chance saloon, wns ar raigned nnd bound over to tho next session of the court, In November. Having no ball, he will remain, in tho Jail until the session or tho court. J. W. Collins, or John Elliot, as ho signed his name In the first place, the man who passed the check forg ed on Davo Cargyle, was also bound over to await the noxt session of tho court, and will remain In the Jail until tho time or its sitting. Hlchard Uyan. who is accused or larceny, was arraigned nnd bound over to tho next session. Grovcr Hasklns and Dell McQlnnls, tho two lads in tho Jail awaiting the action of the court, were examined, and the court remanded them to tho county court with the order that thoy be sent to tho reform school at Sa lem. Hasklns Is the boy who broke Into tho Rlgby house near tho city and took from It a watch, a ring .nut somo money, all of the value of $20.50. McQlnnls Is the Milton boy who Is accused or breaking Into a house and taking money rrom It. As soon as the county court takes action In the matter thoy will be taken to the school, perhaps tho latter part of this week. Pert Wright, who was accused or taking $20 from the Gratz lodging house some time ago, was nrrnlgncd and lot go on Ills own recognizance, to appear at the next session or the court. A suit was filed In the office of thf clerk this afternoon by Uallorny & McCotirt In the enso of .Mnry Camor on vs. Hugh Hell. The case Is brought by Eliza Cameron, the guar dian of .Mary Cameron, who Is a ml nor on tho reservation. The plaintiff alleges that sho Is the owner or alloted land on the reser vation consisting or 39 acres, and that tiio land was In wheat. This Wheat was threshed nnd yielded 1.000 bushels worth 70 cents to tho bushel and tho ilelendant took tho wheat and has since refused to return It, or make good the loss, wherefore the plaintiff asks for a Judgment of $700. together with the costs and disburse ments or tho suit. PROGRESS ON SEWER. Most Difficult Work Has Been Done Probably Be Finished Novem ber 1. The work on the sower is progress ing as rapidly as could bo expected in view of the difficulties of tho ex cavation and the nature or the ground. Most of the large pipe has been laid, and tho deep part or the work Is nearly all done. In all about threo and n hair miles havo been put In, and tho men are almost at Main street, both on tho Alta and tho Court street lines. On Alta street the men will work straight on and will cross Mnln street by tho middle or the week. Thoy nre now about a block from tho crossing. After having crossed tho street tho work will bo easier for tho large plpo does not extend more than a block on tho east sido of tho Main stroet lino, for nt that distance tho smaller pipe is laid and as the excavations will bo shallower and not so wide, the work will bo much faster in the future. On Court street tho men have branched off and havo gone around tho back of tho Hotel Pendleton on Garden and Water streets, and from I Suits to Your I Measure I To bo smart, stylish nnd shapo-rotalning, clothes must bo raado to order and to tho measurements of tho man who la in wnnr them. Even the best ready-mado clotbos nover fit properly, ami quicuiy iusu their shapo and become baggy. If you want to get away from the ready-made habit, let us make your noxt suit. Wo guar antee a nt. SULLIVAN & BOND ? Neur St. George Hotel there will cross the brldgo Into the north side. All of this part of the work Is light and will bo done rapid ly. Tho work on the Court street lino will be kept up and anotuor crew of men will bo put on the construc tion. Now that the hardest of tho work Is ovof, It Is thought that It will bo finished by tho first of November, as Is stipulated In tho contract, Hose Teams Will Banquet, The members or the two hose teams who ran yesterday will hold a banquet this evening at 2 o'clock at tho French restaurant. It was the agreement between tho two teams that the money won as a prlzo In the race should bo used for a banquet to be given the two teams, and that agreement will be carried out thin evening, the woolsortors and graders having made the arrangements for tho renst. Regular Meeting Tonight. The regular monthly meeting of ( the Pendleton Commercial Associa tion will be held tonight. All mem bers are especially requested to be present. ST. JOE ember 8th, 9th and J Oth. t Lace Curtains Portiers, Rugs, Bed Spreads, and t Art Squares We shall make sonic very low prices on all gocds men tinned above. In fact we propose to make attractive prices all through our store during this sale Rr-member the dates ! LYONS MERCANTILE CO. Secure Overcoats imiaaxtiiMiiittajmcXXf The Boston Store OVERCOATS Get your guns and Ammunition from a man in the gun business A full stocl. carried by ' H. J. STILLMAN, SS Kepaing of all Kinds. . Satisfaction Guaranteea ELATERITE Is Mineral Rubber. VOU,MYSSSK 1HWHOB A WOUV-OUT IUXI ELATERITE ROOFING Tnkes th. placo of shingles, tin, Iron.-tar and gravol, nnd all prepared roofings. For flat and steep surfaces, gutters, valleys, etc. Easy to lay Tempore . for all climates, Reasonable in cost. Sold on merit. Guaran teed. It will pay to ask for prlcosnnd Information. THE ELATERITE ROOFING CO. Worcester Building. Portland LEGAL SLAJfJKS otnt 3ai&ec3- alogue of them. A full supply always kept In stock. In the Sick Room I have used Lifebuoy Soap in ay work, and can thoroughly recommend It as the best antiseptic sonp I have ever used in the sick room, Annir , Mahks, Trained Nurse, SpriugfieM. Mass. An Experienced Nurse I can testify from experience of tbe efficiency of Lifebuoy Soap as an anti septic, nnd recommend it us a soup tlmt should be used In every household. MRS. I'. HuttrhsS, Nurse, 68 Concord St., Boston, Moss. FOR HALE BY OWL TEA HOUSE I IJONT FOItGET LA HO It DaY STORE Your Next Early as the season is on and the coats all here. We are showing more new overcoats than ever befote and should be pleased to convince y u that we have the prettiest line, to select from in Eastern Oregon.