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RIGHT PAOE8. DAILY EAST oilK.niN, PKNIiLKTo oHMiON. 'I I i:si W, APRIL 1, 1IMIH. PAGE EKMR. "Pure Food" Groceries. II VOl' AIIK AS CAREFUL IN Von; BUYING AS VK A HE IN MM, rOV WILL APPRECIATE Tin: QOOWfBM ANI COMPLETE- ) M Ol OI K FINE OROCEHY STOCK. l M l : K SHNDINU YOUR ORDER YOU WILL AGREE WITH A UUND RICH OR MORE PLEASED CUS ro.MKRS THAT THIS STORE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BUY GOOD. KIM I UU.F. FOOD PRODUCTS. Standard Grocery Co. "PURE FOOD" IS ill BAKER in .6 w WB8T01I OMAN DIED OF PNEUMONIA TODAY. Mrs. Elizabeth Butler Balm-. Aged 85. Passed Away This Morning After Brief Dine Husband, J. W. Baker, Died Three Yeats Ago Is Survived by Son and Daughter, Both of Weston. Weston. April 7. (Special to the East Oregonlanl Mrs. Elizabeth B. Baker, one of the best known and most highly respected women of this vicinity, died here this morning from pneumonia. She will be burled here tomorrow at 11 o'clock, the service being held at the Baker home atd conducted by Rev. Charles Quinnej-, rector of the Episcopal church of Pen dleton. The deceased was S years of ag and was born in New London, Conn. She lived in Brooklyn. K. Y.. during the greater portion of her lifetime and came to Wfston with her husband, J. W. Baker, 14 years ago. Her hus band died three years after their ar rival. Since that time she made her home with her son. It A Baker, postmaster of Weston. She is also survived by a daughter, Mis Maude Baker of this place. Mrs. Baker was a woman of much education and refinement and during her residence In Weston became wide ly known among the people of the town and vicinity. She was univer sally esteemed and much regret ti expressed over her death. She was an Eplsaopalian. WALLA WALLA FALLfl SHORT. Postofflce Recoil I.ack $139 of Mak ing the Office First Class. Walla Walla's postoffice will not be raised to the first class this year, figures compiled by Postmaster E. L. COLDS The very hour a cold starts la the time to check it. Don't wait It may become deep-seated and the cure will be harder then Every' hour lost at the start may add days to your suf fering. Take F & S Cold Capsules Used In time they save all that might follow sickness, worry, ex penses. They never fall. Tallmait & Co. Leading Druggists. Hrunton today showing that the 're ceipts fell shy just 439.68 of the ne cessary $40,000 mark, says the Wal la Walla Bulletin. The actual re ceipts from the sale of stamps and stamped paper, and box rents for the year ending April 1, 1908, were $3, 560.42. The postoffice force is disappoint ed that the mark was missed by such a small margin. It was thought about two months tago that the necessary amount would be taken In, but the rush of business fell off. Another year will probably see the office advanced to the first class, with considerable margin. Funeral at La Grande. A message from Conductor J. B. Smith of the Pendleton-Huntington passenger run on the. O. R. & N., states that the remains of Mrs. Smith will pass through this city on train No. 2 tomorrow evening and that the funeral will be held at La Grande on Thursday Mr?. Smith died at Phoe nix. Ariz., last week after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. Her moth er Mrs. J. X. Sims, lives at La Grande. She left two little girls, aged 10 and 13, besides her husband. Youthful Ilorsetlilef Taken. Eugene Gay, 17 years old. was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Sher iff Taylor upon Instructions from the sheriff at Walla Walla. Gay had stolen a horse from a policeman in Walla Walla and rode the animal to this city. He traded him off here and then left for Echo. Learning the boy's action Sheriff Taylor started In pursuit and caught the lad about four miles west of town. The boy admit ted his guilt. Nelson Refused to Fight San Francisco, April 7 The fight fans, who had begun to smack their lips In anticipation of a 20-round fight between Nelson and Gans, were thrown into consternation this morn ing when Nelson suddenly announced that he would not stand by the tenta tive agreement to fight 20 rounds, but wanted a 45-round bout Ben Sellg for Gans has wired the Baltimore fighter and an answer Is anxiously awaited. Improvements fr Baptist Church. At a social held last night by the young people of the Baptist church, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Brown, It was decided to construct a jartltlon In the church so as to pro vide a small room for minor meetings. It is also proposed to secure a vocoll on for the church and Miss Ethel Fra ker la at the head of a committee that has the matter In charge. Floyd Ralie HM SmnU Pox. Floyd Rahe Is the latest victim of th" smallpox, his case being reported at the recorder's office yesterday by Dr T M Henderson, attending physi cian He has a room, No 20, In the association block, and Is quarantined there ELECTRIC LIS riGHT ISIS 10 iehk wit JOIN III REVIVAL network of LINES to COVER INLAND EMPIRE. lYiuiehlsv to Cue Wnlla Walla County Roatb Ih Requested I 'nun County Commissioners Plans of New Coin Miiiy Arc to Build Toward Pendle ton With Feeders to Wallowa. Blnghnin -Springs and Elsewhere. the ire re to of Valla for Activity In the development of electric lines in the Inland empl hows within a few year? the cntl section of country from Spokane I'mutilla will be covered with a ne work of lines. The' consolidation the Walla Walla Traction and the Ol eon & Wasliinkton lines at W Walla and the efforts to secure add tlonal franchises and right of way the new company In the direction of Pendleton Is evidence that this city Is the objective point of the company. On next Monday evening the com nanv present a formal application to the city council of Weston for a fran chise to use the streets of that town and work of securing right of way be tween Weston and Milton Is being car ried on constantly. The Walla Walla Statesman of Mon day savs of the activity of the new company and of its plans for the de velopment of this section ot Oregon. Franchise was 'asked from the coun ty commissioners this afternoon by the Washington-Oregon Traction com pany to run their line along the county road, leaving the city limits at me ppmeterv and thence along the east side of the cemetery for half a mile. Here the line enters the private prop erty and consent of the county offi cials is not necessary. The fran chise will probably be granted. This Is another step in tne develop ment of the electric road, the an nouncement of which was made some time ago. The backers of the proposi tion say that work will be begun as soon as possible and pushed to an early completion. It Is to run south to Athena. Wes ton, "Wallowa. Pendleton and to Bing ham Springs, rumor says, before It Is completed. There Is also another well founded report which says that this road Is to be merged with the Pome-roy-Asotln-Wallula rond, which Is In the preliminary stages of construc tion. The consideration of this franchise was the only business of Importance before the commissioners today. Eight tribes of northwest Indians will participate In a monster revival meeting which will be held at the Tutullla Presbyterian Indian church on the Umatilla reservation six miles southeast of Pendleton from April 30 to May 10, It Is expected that at least 500 vis iting Indians will be present. Eight native Nez Perce ministers will take part In the revivals and the encamp ment will number perhaps 100 te pees, at the Tutullla church. Rev. J. M. Cornellson Is In the city todav making arrangements for printing 500 invitations to he sent out these to be in the Nez Perce tongue. The Nez Perces, Warm Springs, Spo kanes. Yuklmas, Flatheads. Ban nocks, Blackfect and other northwest tribes, will be Invited to the reunion and revival. All the exercises, programs and hymns will be conducted In the Nex Perce language, the common language of the tribes, and It will be an event In the history of Christianity among the northwest Indians. The camping ground Is being clear ed off now and preparations for the meeting are under way. The minis ter" will be entertained by Rev. Cor nellson at the mission and everything will be done to make the meeting suc cessful and pleasant. The rallying song for the revival will be "The King's Business," which will be printed In the Noz Perce lan guage on all the programs. The chor us of this song Is as follows: Ki hiwash taalskt. tamtaltsa. Kl tats wenlpt Haangelslnlm, Shepenlmlunin. hithisa Inlm Lor. I. Shepehlmlunln, witseth Strawberries by May 1. Strawberdrles will be on the market by the last of this month, the first coming from Flnley. six miles below thin city, says an Item from Kenne wick. The crop will be handled as usual by the Kennewick Fruitgrowers' association. According to the best re ports obtainable by the Kennewick Fruitgrowers' association, prospects were never better for a fruit crop In this section. While the fruit was well advanced for this time of the year the recent cold nights have not dam aged the crop to a great extent. The peaches In a few orchards are slightly Injured, but In most orchards the smudges were started and all damage averted. TO WELCOME THE FLEET. (nulla l Recovering. Phillip Con ha, who was injured at the depot Sunday by being struck by the Iron standplpe while riding a train by the same. Is reported to be re covering Dr. Cole, who has his case, new says that Cunha will recover from the Injury. Pure Milk, Free ftom Infection Is possible only by receiving it in tight ly closed in dividual bottles. This absolutely insures its being free from dirt and infection and gives you your portion of the cream. Phone in your order we will assure you prompt service. Pendleton Creamery Co. Phone Main 155 San Blego Will Give Warship Squad ron a Royal Reception. Pan Diego, Cal., April 7. With the arrival' of the battleship fleet off San Diego now but a few days distant, enthusiasm In this city Is passing all bounds and the celebration to be held heie will doubtless be the most re markable ovation In the history of the American nnvy. ? qinr i n. nffi. Santa Barbara land San Francisco will have an op portunity to demonstrate their hos pitality, but San Diego, by reason of being the first American city on the Pacific coast to welcome the sailors, is determined to take precedence also in the enthusiasm of its greeting. For weeks the various committees ravo been working night and day, and the results of their labors are already apparent Thosuands of Invitations have been snt to prominent citizens of California, Arizona and New Mex ico and assurance of large crowds of distinguished visitors have been re ceived. . . Pictures of Rear Admiral Evans and other officers, plaster the town. The stores are running over with sou vnir postal cards relating to the fleet. Everywhere it is fleet, fleet, fle t, md also along the coast. New features are constantly being added, the latest being a novel one. It Is proposed that each sailor In the flet be presented with a dozen big oranges and a mou'iuet of flowers. That would mean about 16,000 bou quets and 200.000 oranges. There will be boat races by the crews of the fleet for prizes offered by the people of San Diego, also nu merous dances, a banrjuet to the of ticers. Illumination of the city and harbor, land and naval parades and concerts A jeweled sword will be presented to Admiral Evans and his wife will receive a golden key, symbolizing the "freedom of the city." The Commercial National Bank Culls attention to the fact that since Its organization It has met every legitimate demand of its customers, both depositors and borrowers, and stands In position today to be a positive help to those needing Its services. Its sworn statements to the government tells the story of Its strength and continued growth. We Invite you to do your bank ing business with us. Commercial National Bank United States Depository JAPANESE OFFER INSULT. Staff of American tVnisiilato at Muk den Ih Attacked. Mukden. Manchuria, April 7. In ternational compilations will arise out of an attack made upon the na tive siaff of the American consulate here today by four Japanese. The Japanese were quickly overpowered and delivered to the Japanese con sulate. The Japanese consul refuses to apologize and diplomatic action will result It Is believed the attack grew out of the 111 feeling between the Japanese, Russians and Americans at Mukden INDIAN MEETING ON TUTUILIA TO BE EVENT Tutullla lrelyterlaii Church Sends Out 500 Invitations to Northwest Tribes ElglK Native MhUsters Will Be Present to Take Part Ounp W ill comprise at Least 100 Tepees Mivtlns; to La trom April 80 to May 10. POSTOFFICE (JAINS. Month Of March Shows in Per Cent Increase Over Ijiist Year. Pendleton's postoffice business for the month of Mnrch this yenr was about 10 per cent greater than for the same month last year. Likewise the business for the first quarter of 1908 surpassed that of the first quarter for 1907 and the business of the year end ing March 31 shows a healthy gain over the year previous. According to the report of Harry Reese, assistant postmaster, the total receipts for the month of March were $1695, while for the same month last year they were but I1SB8. The re ceipts for the 12 months ending March 51 were 18. 409.37. while forthe 12 months "ending March 31, 1907 the total receipts were $18,247.51. Will Ship Horses from Pendleton. Thomas McAllister of Miles City. Mont.. Is in the city looking over the horse market and will perhaps ship five-carloads from here to the Mon tana ranges. He has purchased three carloads In Grand Ronde valley, but will perhaps drive here to ship, ow ing to the great saving In freight rates. Mr. McAllister is here In com pany with his uncle, D. A. McAllister, the pioneer horseman of La Grande, who is In the city for a few days' vis It with old friends. Graham In New Quarter. The Graham Furniture company Is now located In the building ndjnlnlng the St. (Jeorge restaurant On Main street. It was necessary for Mr. Gra ham on account of his Increasing bus iness to move to larger quarters, and he will now be enabled to handle a large line of new and second-hand goods. The building Is large and In a good location for this business. Current Literature Club. The Current Literature club will be entertained by Mrs. E. C. and Mrs. J W. Sklles at the home of the latter on Tuesday, April 14. All members are cordially Invited to be present. Lt-nleil Services Tomorrow Evening. There will be Lenten service at the Church of the Redeemer at 7:30 to morrow evening and choir practlco immediately following. Ill nature Is the father of those hard lines that form under the one soft yes of gentleness and love. One of the Essentials of the happy homes of to-day Is a vast fund of Information as to the best methods of promoting health and happiness and right living and know ledge of the world's best products. 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