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DAILY BAST OltEf IONIAN. PENDLETON, OKKGMV IRIRAY, DECEMBER IB, IMS.
TEW PAGES.
QUALITY-CHEAPNESS
When a customer has once boon educated to quality ho will seldom
seek a store that appeals merely to tho desire to save pcnnlea.
Our policy la not to offer special lines of goods, at. or below co't.
In the hope of soiling other goods at a sufficient advance to cover the
loss. We believe In making a legitimate profit on everything we ao;i,
and we do pell a grout ninny things at exceptionally close prices. If
you simply want bargain groceries, pay the cheap price and pel them;
If you want reliable goods, the kind that brings you back for more,
five us a trial and be convinced.
No prizes go with our goods. Just satisfaction and prompt service,
and courteous and liberal treatment are assured at the up-to-date
store of
GRAY BROS. GROCERY CO.
Our own wagons deliver goods free, to any port of the city.
REPORT OF WATER
CliS
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SOME DISCREPANCIES
FOUND AX1) RECORDED.
Slight Differences In the Totals of the
Caah Book, Receipt Stub and Pass
Hook Recommended Tliat live Su
perintendent Xot Issue Any Receipts
Until Re Has the Cash In nanil
Tlie Trial Balance Shows That the
Debits and Credits Balance to the
Cent.
Aside from the examination of the
books of the city recorder, of which
a report was made to the council
Wednesday night by Messrs. Cranston
and Thompson, those gentlemen also
recently exported the accounts of the
water commission. The report on this
work was submitted to the commission
some time ago.
From the report It Is evident that no
material errors were found, though
slight descrepancles were noted. The
Investigation covered the work from
January 1, 1904, to October 1, 190S.
The total receipts for that time were
shown by the cash book to have been
133,763.55. According to the receipts
the amount was 133,741.75. and ac
cording to the pass book f 33,753.99.
The only recommendation made re
garding the work of the water super
intendent Is that hereafter that offic
ial not Issue any receipts until the
money has actually been paid him. As
a matter of convenience this has been
done to some extent by Mr. Brown,
and It occasioned trouble when the ac
counts were experted.
The following trial balance taken
from the ledger accounts of the water
commission shows the books to be in
perfect balance:
Debtor accounts Plant, $80,000:
cash, $6200. 12; operating expenses.
$2t.S3; station repairs, $187.24; In
surance, $50: stationery, $3.10; sta
tion betterments, $7451.11; line re
pairs, $137.24; reservoir, $1589.70:
labor, $2382; fuel, $5034: sinking
fund, $3676.09; Interest, $1127.80; real
estate, $3(19.50; county warrants,
$710.28; line betterments. $6592.44.
Total. $118,958.45.
Credit accounts Capital stock, $58,-
160.30; bonds. $45,000; meters. $485.
16; water rents, $15,281; taps and
goosenecks, $42. Total, $118,954.45.
says the Walla Walla Union.
The commissioners have had a
formal agreement tendered to thorn
in the nature of a contract, whereby
the state Is to furnish the necessary
convicts together with the guards.
The state Is to pay the guards' salary
and transportation to any point In
the county as agreed upon. The
county Is to board, house and furnish
medical attendance to the convicts
and guards and pay transportation
between points In the county, superin
tend the work and furnish tho tools
and materials.
An account of all the material pro
duced or handled by the convicts Is
to be kept by the county, and this Is
to be the basis of a settlement be
tween the county and state.
It Is probable tho road between
Colfax and Pullman will be used us
the experimental field, and the work
Is expected to start next spring. It Is
the plan to try to house 30 convicts In
the county jail and later establish a
prison along the road.
II
QUEEN
ESTHER" CHARMED
(1 LARGE HENCE
What wilt thou Esther? Look abroad I Prof. Heritage as Ahusucrus sustuln
with me ed that character with well balance!
To yon high hills where my wide dignity and dramatic ability and gava
domains run! strength and stability to the entire
Even unto hnlf I gladly give to thee performance. He has a voice of truln-
LOGGING OFF LAM).
CONVICTS O.V ROADS.
Washington Will Slake a Test of the
Plan.
Following along the line of the
Good Roads meeting held in Walla
Walla this fall, Samuel Hill, president
f the Good Roads' association for
the state; J. N. Snow, state road com
mlasloner; J. J. frown, director of
the association, are in Colfax to pre
sent to the commissioners of Whit
man county a proposal to make the
first test of convict labor on the roads,
Christmas
Gifts
For the Children
Make yourself happy by raak
Ing the children happy. Better
come at once If you haven't yet
purchased for them. We carry
a full line of toys and dolls.
The assortment Includes trains,
tool chests, blocks. games,
guns, toy horses, pictures, china
dolls and wax dolls, dressed and
undressed, with cloth or kid
bodies. Also a large lot of
Bisque and China heads. Wc
arc Helling our Toys, otc, at
a dlrtcnunt. So save money by
baying here.
Tallman & Co.
LEADING DRUGGISTS.
Former Forests of Washington Now
Good Farming Land.
The Mount Vernon Argus announces
that the donkey engine era has come.
It marks a new period in clearing
logged-off lands and opens a field for
Inevstment of capital and labor. Its
history began with experiments made
In Skagit county, say the Seattle P.
I.
Two years ago the first engine was
used In pulling stumps. The work
was performed so successfully that
one engine has cleared 362 acres at
a cost of less than one-half the cost
of burning out stumps.
Today there arc scores of engines
at work and hundreds of acres will
soon be cleared and made ready for
cultivation. Clearing the logged-off
lands Is no longer a very expensive
problem to prospective settlers In
western Washington. Timbered dis
tricts that seem almost impenetrable
because of dense underbrush are
easily made Into farms, orchards and
gardens. The brush is slashed with
axes and left to dry for a few weeks,
when It can be burned over. Fire de
stroys much of the logs and brush.
The land Is then cleaned for stump
pulling. What formerly seemed a huge task
and was estimated at a cost of $100
an acre can now be accomplished for
much less than half that ' amount
When timbered land Is ready for the
plow It has a valuation equal to that
of any rural section of the world.
Strangers are surprised when Inform
ed that the market prices for berry
lands In the Puyallup valley range
from $300 to $800 an acre.
Tet that land products crops that
sell for the cost of he acres every
year. A few years ago It was cov
ered with timber and could be pur
chased for $10 an acre. The same Is
true of lands In other setclons of the
Puget sound country. The ax and
fire of the woodsman coupled with
the strength of the donkey engine,
have changed a wilderness to a gar
den. The future of logged-off lands
is brighter than ever before. There
Is a greater demand for the lands and
their products.
Thousands of families are seeking
homes in the northwest. They look
:o the Puget Sound country for fine
M. rierfect climate and unsurpassed
irk!t8. Every favorable condition
alls. If the resident young mon
not i,T8sp the situation and secure
..iti in me logged-off lands the
ne will soon come when such op
rtuultles will remain closed for-
r. The donkey engine era has
ought Improved methods In clear
r lands and opened the avenues of
sslbllities to every man who would
.ike a home.
My queen, my queen, the fairest
neath the sun!
See yon broad acres teeming rich with
grnln.
The hills of Ethlop, In their verdure
sweet,
Fair India's land made glad with gon
tlo rain
Even unto half I lay It at thy feet!
"Behold the splendors of my glittering
court.
Where gardens smile and Jewels
flash and play;
The perfumed bowers where laughing
maidens wait.
Even unto half, I give to thee today!
Yon wide, wide fields where brawny
slave herds plow,
And vineyards sleep, ah, beauteous
queen behold!
Speak hut thy choice and at thy feet
e'en now,
One-half I'll lay of land, of slaves,
of gold!"
Then Esther answered: "Fair the
spreading field.
And sweet the land where Ethlop's
sun Is bright!
Rich are the harvests India's valleys
yield;
Rare are the gems that sparkle In
the light!
And grand, O king, thy palace wrought
In gold.
Fair as It glitters In the noonday
sun;
The vineyard's wealth sweet dreams to
me unfold,
nd rich the founts that by thy
windows run!
"I love the praise that princes would
bestow.
And gladly look where slave herds
toll for thee!
Thy home Is peace and sweet voiced
breexes blow
That make thy realm a paradise for
me!
But half thy land nor half thy gold
today, ,
I cannot ask, though dear, aye dear
to me!
But grant one boon, low on my knees
I pray!
'Tis this. O king: JUST SET MT
PEOPLE FREE!"
Bert Huffman.
Jo Dessert
'lore Attractive
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m:u1 hours snaking,
7eteTii:ig, flaYoring
:ul coloring when
Jell-0
(reduces better results in two minntesf
verythinn in the package. Bimpiy add hot
vaXf.t and set to cool. It's penecTioa. awu
jrise to the housewife. Ko trouble, leas ex
Dense. Try it fcuUy. In Four Fruit Fb
'ore: Lemon. Omuge, Strawberry, Rasp,
w-rrv. At erocers. 10a.
When we say Interest we mean that we will not only pay you some
thing every six months for th.s money you put for safety In the
savings department of the bank, but ive will also take an Interest in
your business, be a friend In need, vouch for your standing, and In
every way strive to give you safety, promptness and courtesy.
Commercial National Bank
Pendleton, Oregon
For three hours last night 700 Pen
dleton people who attended the pre
sentatlon of "Queen Esther." were I
transported to the eastern court of
King Ahasuerus and Queen Esther, In
such a realistic manner that It lingers
In the memory as one of the semi
realllles of life.
All of that old, old story was there.
The beauteous queen pleading for her
people, the loyal, gracious king, grant
ing her request, the Intriguing, cruel
Haman, hanged at' last upon his own
gallows, the patient, long-suffering
Mordecal, one of the most faithful and
devoted characters In biblical history.
Zcresh. the sorrowing wife of Haman
with her bitter lamentation over the
fate of her wicked lord, the prophet
ess, encouraging her downtrodden
people with songs of hope and thanks
giving, the devoted and hopeful sis
ter of Mordecla, buoying up the op
pressed Jew with her tender and fasci
nating words of hope and cheer, the
austere and saintly high priest, whose
faith In the God of Jacob Is never
shaken, the powerful Hegal, support
er and friend of Mordecal and a char
acter of intense interest In the drama
all were there, together with beau
teous maids of honor, pages, dancing
girls, king's guards, scribe, princesses
and last, but not least in the cast, the
beggar.
It Is difficult to undertake a criti
cism of such a performance, nnd the
East Oiegonian will not attempt such,
but for less than three weeks of train
ing, and with perhaps 100 members
of the east who were wholly unfa
miliar with the music, the performance
was excellent, It showed careful,
skillful, expert training In every de-
all, as well as native ability of & high.
order, voices of surpassing sweetness
and range and a possibility of home
performances which the East Oregon-
Ian would be delighted to witness more
frequently In future.
The selection of the leading charac
ters was most .happy. Pendleton Is to
be congratulated upon having within
her gates two young women capable
of taking the parts of Esther and
Zeresh roles of intense dramatic and
operatic value and high standard
Miss Bess Klnsella. as Queen Esthor,
reached the lilal of that sweet and
Inspiring character. She fully grasp
ed the meaning and almost divine
mission of her role and with a so
iiru.no voice of excellent range and
touching sweetness, presented tho part
of the queen In a, manner not often
seen outside of the small circle of pro
fessional players.
As Zeresh, Miss Mytilene Fraker.
whose rich contralto voice was heard
at Its best, charmed the audience. Bhe,
too, fully grasped the character she
represented and perhaps the most
thrilling strains heard in the entire
performance were rendered by Miss
Kruker as Zeresh and Prof. F. K.
Noordhoof, of Pendleton academy as
Human. In the farewell song nt their
nartlng lust before the execution of
Haman.
All the soul of the sorrowing wife
and doomed husband were poured out
in this little song. Competent musi
cal critics class this as the most
charming portion of the great opera
and It was especially well rendered
last night. tProf. Noordhoof has a
tenor voice of range and richness.
As prophetess. Miss Grace Hawks,
and as Mordecal's sister, Miss Bernlce
Huppe, both of whom have excellent
voices. Interpreted their parts well and
added charm and hopefulness to the
cause of the downcast Mordecal.
ed power and great volume und his
selection as king was extremely fortu
nate. Prof. Herltago came down
from Spokane especially to take part
In the performance and is deserving
of gratitude for his kindly Interest.
From the very opening of the opera,
C. P. Ferrln, of Salt Lake, us the sor
rowing and oppressed Mordecla, was a
favorite. The character appeals to
the sympathies of the audience and
Mr. Ferrln's rich voice, pleading for
his people and expressing hope In fi
nal victory over the wicked Haman,
charmed his hearers Mordecal Is a
character which fascinates because of
his patience, long-suffering nnd un
shaken loyalty to his God and Mr. Fer
rln fully portrayed the dramatic worth
of the role.
Herbert Ruppe, as the beggar, won
the hearts of the audience from his
first appeurance, and when he ren
dered his mocking song to the con
demned Haman, In such a delightful
and excellent manner he leaped to the
first rank among the performers In
the cast.
J. H. Wilson as high priest. Prof. L.
R. Traver as Hegal, Charles A. Hill
as scribe and the king's tall guards
who sang In solo and chorus parts, all
sung well nnd added a completeness
and strength to the opera that Is not
often heard In non-professional casta
Mrs. L. R. Traver as a Median princess
and Miss Bess Shepard aa a Persian
princess deserve credit for the man
ner in which they sustalt ed their
parts. Although not in leading roles,
they sustained the characters assigned
them with ability and grace.
The sash drill performed by seven
high school girls. Norma Alloway,
Paralee Halloy, Rachael Vogel, Faye
Sullivan, Nora ToungeV, Jessie Fol
som and Bess Sawtelle, was especially
pleasing and the appearance of the
tall guards of the king, all of them
over six feet, added a realistic oriental
aspect to the opera.
The high school Is to be congratu
lated upon devoting Itself so patiently
and earnestly to the preparation for
this opera and the public Is to be con
gratulated for filling the theater to
overflowing to patronize and encour
age the performance. Tho choruses
were especially well drilled and we
full of the essence and swing and
spirit of the story. The solos were
all well sustained by quick and rich
response from the high school chorus,
In which there were over 100olces.
The costumes carried by Prof. Rob
inson are designed especially for the
cast and give a faithful representa
tion of the times nnd dress of Queen
Esther's reign.
Miss Eva Wood presided at the
piano nnd McMinn's orchestra assist
ed in the varied and difficult musical
performance which required almost
three hours In presentation.
The seating cupaclty of the Frazer
was occupied last night and the seat
sale for tonight's performance are al
most as heavy as on the first night.
The performance was a success In
every way and the audience was dl
lighted. The proceeds of the perform
ance, after all expenses are paid, will
go Into the finances of the high school
societies for whose benefit the opera
is being given.
Teachers and pupils who have taken
part are to be congratulated for their
Interest. It promises to be one of the
most successful home talent perform
ances ever given In the city.
The great
Incorporation Sale
at the Boston Store
closes Dec. 20.
REMEMBER THE GREAT RE
DUCTIONS IN PRICES NOW IN
EFFECT AND PROFIT BY THEM.
Big Boston Store
f 1.00
t t.oo
$10.00
$11.50
$15.01
$18.00
$$0.00
BOYS'
Cut Price on
OVERCOATS
OVERCOATS $550
OVERCOATS $6.00
OVERCOATS Jj7 Of)
OVERCOATS g 5Q
OVERCOATS. . $10i75
OVERCOATS $13.00
OVERCOATS $14.50
OVERCOATS TAKE A DISCOUNT OF OQ PER CENT.
Baer Daley
Clothiers, Furnishers and Hatters
CHICK ERING GRAND.
William Temple Purcluines a Beautiful
Instrument From Ellen Piano
House.
Another Grand for Pendleton, and
a Chlckerlng. This one makes five
grand pianos In Umatilla county, and
four of them are Chlckerlngs. This
one Is the most popular style the
quarter grand In a most costly nnd
handsome mahogany case. This makes
three Chlckerlrur quarter grand pianos
soIl by Ellers Piano House from the
Pendleton store In the past month,
The fortunate purchaser of this most
costly piano Is William Temple, who
selected It for his elegant home on
Water street. Mr .Temple had a very
fine Crown Orchestral piano, In a
beautiful walnut cose, which Ellers
Piano House took In exchange as part
payment. This fine' upright has only
been In use four years, and Is as good
as new.
Of course, If one Is going to select
a grand piano, they want the best.
The Chlckerlng Is "the oldest In
America, best In the world." If Eilers
Piano House, .the largest dealers In
the west, thought there was a better
piano they would lose no time In se
curing the agency.
A HOLD UP
that will benefit you If you take -
vantage of the opportunity the sp
litting and pu ng before you sur
new fall styles of N'eckw.-r clegeaee.
Rich colors artistically harmonised
prevail In our autumn assortsneaf
and we will be pleased to outfit yea.
We are haberdashers In general.
Despain's Cash Store
Court Street, Opposite Golden Rate
Hotel.
IF YOU CARE FOR
YOUR HEALTH
take linen to a laundry where care
ful, cleanly and sanitary methods are
employed. Need take ns step further
than to our door needn't do that We
will call at yours If you let us know
your wish. May we put your name eo
our list when our wagon goes the
rounds today.
Robinson's
Domestic Laundry
Fifty Years the Standard
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WONDERLAND
Oar Store is a regular Wonderland
of Holiday Gifts
And on every side can be seen articles to plaase all; something to de
light the boy, the girl, the old, the young. Never In Pendleton has sucb
a monster collection of Holiday Goods been displayed as we now have.
Every nook and corner In our store Is crowded with suitable presents.
Some Suggestions for Gifts
Books, Toys, Dolls, Souvenirs, Calendars, Pictures, Perfumer,
Fancy China, Silverware, Toilet Cases, Manicure Sets, Jewelry Boxes,
Cuff Boxes, Music Rolls, Steins, Ladles' Jewelry, Gents' Jewelry,
Pocket Knives, Victor Talking Machines, Ornamental Sholls, Holiday
Stationery, Sheet Music, Photo Albums, Scrap Books, Kodak Albums,
Mirrors, Doll Furniture, Hobby Horses. Thousands of articles to select
from.
We Invite you to come In and see our gigantic showing, Santa
Claus has established his headquarters with un and your money will
do double duty at our prices.
Cook Perry
COURT STREET.
NOLF8 OLD STAND.
VICTOR TALKING MACHINE RECORDS REDUCED FROM $1.00
T (JOC. LAIUiK ASSORTMENT TO SELECT FROM.
Tot auto at the East Oregonlan office Large Bundles of newspapers,
eon mining over 100 big papers, can be bad for 150 a bundle.