PAGE EIGHT. DAILY EAST OREGONIA. FENDLETON, OREGON, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1(K). EIGHT PAGES. Something for Nothing To further introduce our new "Suburban Blend" coffee, we will give you your choice , Of the following articles with one pound, (35c). A pretty picture, matted, ready to frame, white and gold cup and sau cer, white and gold plate, half gallon yaest Jar with cover, half gallon bean Jar and half gallon Jug. Xo restric tions. Can be seen in our window. Owl Tea House SIX BARS SILK SOAP 25c. S X. P. PAYS RACK TAXES. O. R. & X. ASKS FOR $200,000 FOR LA GRANDE. Harrinuui Exchequer Will Be Tapped for New- Shop. Round Houses and Other Needed Improvement New 35-Stall Round lloue is Asfured Old Buildings Have Been Long Outjrroun. O. R. & N. officials have asked for the sum of J200.000 from the excheq-1 pany's check for $49,161.35, says the uer of the Harriman system for the! Yakima Republic. 1 inis amount oi money cuvrrs me j real estate and right of way taxes on the Northern Pacific railroad in Yak- ' ima county for the years 1904 and 1905, and also the personal taxes for coal sheds at La Grande, and while this number will not be materially In creased with the erection of new shops, the work done there can be done with much more dispatch than at present. It Is the intention of the company to do more general repair and overhauling work at La Grande hereafter. Instead of sending so many engines to Alblna for this class of work. COURT STREET FIRE DEFECTIVE STOVE WAS ORIGIN OF BLAZE. Furniture ami Hardware Stock Dam aged Several Hundred Dollar Fire Department on the Scene iToraptly, But the Fire Was Not Ea.-dly Ex tingnMied Nearly All the Damage Was Done In the Rear of the Bulld Inic, to Both Stock and Building. Yakima County Receives $19,000 for Two Years. Tax Commissioner Jay Sedgwick, of the Northern Pacific Railway com pany, this morning turned over to the county treasurer, Lee Tittle, the com By a fire which started shortly be fore 10 o'clock last night the Bradley furniture and hardware store in the Ladow block, on Court street, was damaged to the extent of several hun dred dollars. The fire started in the rear of the building, and it was first noticed by Will Hessian and Clarence Adams, who were passing. They broke in the front door while others turned in an alarm. The fire was found in the rear of the room and had caught from the stove. Within a short time the central fire companies arrived on the scene and the blaze was brought under control. However, it was some time before the fire was all extinguished, and during that time considerable damage was done by water to the stock in the rear of the store. The goods In the front part were not Injured. Loss Fully Covered. W. W. Bradley, owner of the store, was In Portland at the time of the fire and has not yet returned. In his absence Mr. Martin, clerk for Mr. Bradley, refused to place an estimate on the loss to the stock, but said it was fully covered by Insurance. Comparatively little damage was done to the building, though the rear of the room will have to be replaster- ed and other repairs made. purpose of erecting new machine shops at La Grande this year. If the appropriation is allowed by the direc- lors, wurK on me soups vwu urgiii in j the near future. The volume of business on the j 1905. The company now owes the mountain division of the O. R. & X. j cou"1 nornm. has increased to such an extent that ! This closes satisfactorily a contro the present shop and round house j versy between the county and the rail facilities are whollv inadequate to the j roaJ company which the county of number of engines required in the j Ada's expected would have to be and new lougnt out m me courts, it was not service of the company buildings are absolutely necessary to properly care for the equipment used. Whether the new shops are erect ed or not a new round house of 35 stalls and costing about ISO. 000 will be erected at the earliest possible date. The old round house will shel ter but 15 engines and has been out grown for a number of years. Sites for the new buildings can be secured adjacent to the old shops and the company will completely rebuild the yards, tracks, shops and round house facilities in La Grande if the appropriation for the shops is authorized. expected that the company would pay any right of way faxes this year. HANXAFORD AT CELILO. Steamer Will Be Thoroughly Repair ed for Spring Traffic. The steamer Hannaford, wrecked on rocks, near Wallula 10 days ago, has been taken to Celllo and beached for repairs. It Is stated that it will take about a month to put the boat In shape. The steamer Mountain Gem is again j making regular runs between Celilo About 60 men are now employed and Wallula since the upper river be In the shops, round houses, yards and ! san rising, and she is loaded every trip both ways. The Gem is undec Echo, Several carloads of lumber have already arrived at Hermlston, and sheda are now being constructed for the yard. xo svccEsson to judson. O. It. & X. ConiHiii,v !T:im Xot Decided Yet as to Office of Industrial Agent. General Freight Ai-ent R. B. Mil ler, of the O. R. N., while in the city this morning, had not yet definitely decided as to what to do In the mat ter of the office of industrial agent, so long and ably filled by Col. R. C. Judson, deceased. Xo successor to Col, Judson has been selected but the office has not been abandoned as yet, the company simply having taken no action in the matter. Mr. Miller expressed great satisfaction with the excellent results achieved by Col. Judson as Industrial agent, and hoped that the territory which enjoyed Col. Judson's presence and co-operation had Appreciated his work. "The freight department of the O. R. & X. is deeply interested in the in dustrial development of the north west," said Mr. Miller, "and will do all in its power to make every acre pro duce the highest limit of valuable crops." MAY BE REDUCED. RAILROADS OWE $57,000. Walla Walla County Will Collect Large Sum In Taxes. Aside from J3.329.8S. representing the personal tax paid by the O. R. & X. a few days ago, the four railroad companies operating in Walla Walla county have so far failed to liquidate their i905 taxes, says the Walla Statesman. County Treasurer Haw ley figured up this morning that there Is due the county from the O. R. & X., the Xorthern Pacific. W. & C. R. and Mill Creek road the tidy little sum of $57,406.69, which would go a long way toward paying for the 10 miles of macadamized roads that property owners have petitioned for. Segregated, the roads owe the county the following amounts: 0. R. & X., real property, $35,646. 39: W. & C. R., real property, $15.- 265.23; W. & C. R., personal proper ty, $781.66: Xorthern Pacific, real property, $2,517.44; Mill Creek rail road, real property, $543.14; total $57,406.69. When You Are Hurt THAT'S THE TIME TO USE yommand Captain Gray. OUR F 2b S Liniment It is a reliable remedy that should be kept In every home. Accidents will happen and aches and pains are common. This liniment heals burns, cuts and bruises a..d cures swellings, chilblains, rheumatism, neural gia, etc. Rely on it and the , period of suffering will be j shortened. Costs 23c and 50c j per bottle. For sale by I Argonaut for March 10. The recent extraordinary church riots in Paris, during which many aristlcrats Joined the bourgeolse In a clash with the police and firemen. Is 1 described by the Paris correspondent in the Argonaut for March 10, 190b She tells, also, of. growing feeling of amity between the French and the English, as evidenced by Paris' recep tion to the London county councilors. Effort to Keep Paving Cost Within the $10,000 Limit. Xegotlations are still on between the members of the city council and the representatives of the Warren Construction company, and efforts are being made to have the city's portion of the expense of paving reduced, so as to be within the $10,000 limit of warrant indebtedness. Though noth ing definite has yet been accomplish ed. It is believed this can be done. If no other way presents Itself It Is sug gested that the paving district be cut down so as to bring the cost of pav ing the Intersections within the $10, 000 limit. Mayor Fee stated this afternoon that he believed the Warren company would do the work on the district originally proposed at a cost of only $10,000 to the city. Such a proposi tion he declares was made by the company's representative after the council meeting the other night. Now is the Spring And now Is the time to prepare your wardrobe for the Spring Season. For ninety days we have Oregon's spring weather. Medium Weight Suits are therefore In demand and we have them In variety, fabric and of the fashionable cut; loose, but not baggy. We are sure we can show you Just what you most desire In rent worth of suit. We "keep the QUALITY VP," and honestly represent the value. Boston Store Where Every Chance Is Good AAAAAiiAAAiAAAAAAAAAAjAAAAi WOULD MAKE JOINT CANVASS. X Victor Talking Machines Columbia Craphophones Edison Phonographs INDETERMINATE SENTENCE. Joe Williams Will Serve Time for Several Forgeries. Joe Williams, the Pilot Rock blacksmith who recently turned bogus check artist, was this morning given an Indeterminate sentence In the pen itentiary by Judge W. R. Ellis. The same was done after he had entered a Jlea of guilty to the charge against him, Several weeks ago Williams Issued several cheeks on the Pendleton Sav Ines Bank In favor of himself and signed with the name of L. E. Roy of Pilot Rock. One of the rh'Cits was taken by Anton Xolte. while another was cashed by John Schmidt. When arrested for another crime a third check was found on Williams and It was through this that the forgery was learned of. Judge Lowell Will Invite Other Can didates to Make Tour of lite State. Judge S. A. Lowell, who Is now u candidate for the nomination for the office of United States senator, will suggest to other candidates that a Joint canvass of the state be made. In order that the people may become acquainted with all candidates personally. In this way large meetings could be Becurcd and dates of politic gatherings would not conflict so much as where each candidate makes a separate trip over the country holding meetings independently. Judge Lowell will perhaps spend 20 days at the latter end ofthe cam palgn In different parts of the state In the Interest of his candidacy. CLEANING UP STOCK A side from the lines of Cut Glass and China that I am closing out, there Is In my store a quantity of miscellaneous articles luo numerous to name, t.iat I am selling at surprisingly low prices In or der to get the space they urt occupying. Come In and look around; you may find "Just what you want." JEWELER. ROYAL M. SAWTELLE MAY INCORPORATE UMATILIA WILL VOTE MARCH 31 TO DECIDE. To Visit Mlot Rock. Rev. W. L. Van Xuys, pastor of the Presbyterian church and Rev. Jlobert Dlven, who has charge of the country missionary work In this county, left this morning for Pilot Rock on a brief visit. WEST'S MINSTRELS TONIGHT. at West's Biz Musical Combination the Frazer Tonight. West's Minstrels will appear at the Frazer tonight In a delightful musical program. The minstrels come well recommended from the winter's tour of the United States and are Improv ed In every way since their last per formance here. EASY TERMS. Tallman & Co. f Leading Druggists W.D.FLETCHER THE PIOXEER WATCHMAKER AXD JEWELER, 305 Court Street. J Jewelry made to order. Wedding lings a specialty, ill worn guunm- teed. 1 5000 Records, including com plete Edison Catalogue. J. A. Owenhouse 813 MAIN STREET. DISTRIBUTOR FOR EASTERN OREGON. ORGANIZED AT ECHO. ROSEMARY The name of a new "French Gray" pattern. In silver plated flat ware of which we have Just received a good stock direct from the : factory at Rockford. Illinois. It Is the most beautiful pattern yet produced In plated ware, 'ml is not excelled in die work, design, nor finish by solid silver. 1 The nuallty is "Rockford;" none better. X From beauty of design and quality you would think It high-priced J but it Is not Hollow handle Knives and Forks, per set in J Table Spoons, per set of 6 Tea FpoonB, per set of, i s-.au t WINSLOW BROTHERS t POSTOFFICE r T.OCK JEWELER-OPTICIANS. Runaway Returned Home. Ida Smith, a 17-year-old girl who ran away from her borne In Baker City three days ago, was taken Into custody last evening by Marshal Gur- dane, acting upon orders from the girl's mother. The latter came down from Baker City last night and re turned home this morning with her wayward -daughter. The father of Ida is said to be In Los Angeles at present. There Are Now In the Town "Over One Hundred and Fifty Inhabitant, and Over Forty Voters," the Re quired Minimum At the Same Time Candidates for City Offices Will Be Voted Upon Who Will Serve In the Event the Order for Incorporation Carrie. On March 31 the citizens of Uma tilla will vote upon the subject of In corporation, and If the matter carries, as it Is presumed it will, tne place will then become the city of Umatilla. At the session of county court held yesterday the petition asking for the Incorporation of Umatilla was pre sented. It is signed by 44 residents of that place, and represents that within the town there are over 150 inhabitants and over 40 voters, those being the minimum allowed for an Incorporated town. The petition was acted upon favor ably by the court, and an order has been prepared directing that on March 31, 1906, an election be held at Umatilla for the purpose of de termining the popular will in the matter. At the same time a set of officers for the ensuing year will be chosen and will go into power at once pro vided incorporation carries at the lection. The officers are to be a mayor, six aldermen, a recoraer, mar shal and treasurer. "WATCH US GROW." Every grocer In America will tell you he has GOOD COFFEE. Equul Suffrage Movement Started Off With Ghs1 Committee and Much Enthusiasm. Miss Mary X. Chase has Just re turned from Echo, whare she organ ized an eriual suffrage , committee of 30. and where there is a great deal of enthusiasm over the prospect of car rying the amendment at the corning election. Mts Chase addressed the P'jl'le of Echo nt the M. E. church last night. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion and it was one of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held In the county. Mrs. Lillian Crawford was elected chairman of the commit tees and Mrs. Richard Jones, secre tary. Lectured Youthful Thieve. Last evening Marshal Gurdane ip tured two youthful chicken thieves while they were trying to sell two chickens they had stolen, to some Chinamen here. After severely lec turing the boys the marshal com pelled them to return the chickens to the owners, and It Is not likely they will engage further In the practice GAIL LAUGHLIX COMING. Enjoyed Hull Holiday. The seventh grade of the east end school In charge of Mrs. Xellle Mc Adam. enjoyed a half holiday this afternoon as a reward for prompt at tendance during the past month. Xot one scholar In the room has been tardy during the month. Other rooms expect a half holiday soon for the same excellent attendance. A person who has a savings account Is In a measure a public benefactor, because In his modest way, he does his share to Increase the amount of money per capita In active circulation. The person who does not keep a savings account, but hides his money In our-of-the-way places, withdraws that money from circulation and thereby retards the full growh and prosperity of the country, and also robs himself of a legitimate Income. Commercial National Bank Pendleton, Oregon la particularly well equipped to give every depositor prompt ar.J ef ficient service and reasonable earnings on his deposits. Prominent Lecturer In the Cnue of Equal Suffrage at Music Hall March 10. Miss Gall Laughlln, who Is now campaigning for the- equal suffrage movement In the Willamette valley, will deliver an address on that sub ject bt Music hall In this city on Fri day night, March IS. Miss Laughlln is one of the national speakers for the cause of equal suf frage and is a speaker of great abil ity and force. She is addressing large audiences in the western Oregon counties, and is doing excellent work for the cause. She will make a tour of eastern Oregon, her date In this city to be one of the first fixed for any eastern Oregon point. Sold Farming Equipment. Pierce & Tweedy have sold 30 head of work horses and their plows and other farming equipment to Sam Mentzer and Joe Hadden, who will engage In farming on the reservation The deal was pending for some time, but was not completed until last week. Marriage License Issued. A marriage license was Issued to day to E, P. Dixon and Elsie Hue bech, both of this county. LUMBER YARD AT HERMISTON Will Be Managed by Harry Shaw, Formerly of Echo. C. E. Troutman was at Hermlston yesterday on business connected with the starting of the lumber yard at that place by the Inland Empire Lumber company, of which he, M. S. Kern and L. K. Blakeslee are the owners. The yard is to be managed by Harry Shaw, who has been with the Wind River Lumber company at Every Sick Man or woman really ought to try a bottle of Hostctter's Stomach Bitters with out any further delay. It has been the means of restoring thousands of others to robust health and will do as much for you, too. For 63 years HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS has been the main standby of sickly neotile everywhere. It cures Sour Risings, Vomiting, Poor Appetite, Heartburn, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, CostlvenefM, Colds, Grippe or Malarial Fever. Every grocer In Pendleton will tell you this; but no merchant will look you straight In the eye and say his COFFEE Is better than Chase & Sanborn "High Grade." Coffee Suit on Account. Stone Bros, have commenced ac tion against S. Zennle & Co., to col lect the sum of $133.12, which they allege Is due upon an account for merchandise sold. The suit was filed his morning hy J. H. I-nwrey. Empire Meat Market Phone, Main 18 Wholesale and retail dealers In Beef, Fork, Mutton, Veal and Fresh Fish. Try our "S-G" Hams, Bacon and Lard. Schwarz & Greulich 607 Main St.. He may muster up courage and say his COFFEE Is "Just as good," but he stops right there. W E A HE AGENTS Gray Bros. Grocery Co GOLD MEDAL BITTER. "WE GIVE COUPONS." Get Thel;Best Good j Dry Wood and ROCK SPRING COAL rhe Coal that gives the moat heat PROMPT DELIVERIES. I W. C. MINNIS Leave orders at Hennlngs' cigar tore, Opp. Peoples Ware boose. "Phone Main M AIL LET US FILL YOUK BIX WITH Rock Spring Coal Recognized as tl.e best and most economical fuel.. We are prepared to con tract with you fr y.ur winter's supply. We de liver coal or wood to any part of the city. Laatz Bros. MAIN STREET NEAR DEPOT Attention We are still doing business at the same old stand. We have a full line of saddles, the best harness on the market, and all kinds of Indian spe cialties. Our prices are right, our goods the best, and our present force all COMPETENT WORKMEN. In order to make room for spring goods we are closing out our Horse Blan kets and Robes at a sacrifice. The best Is nne too good for you. If you want It call on CRAWFORD the Harness man