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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
WAS A STORMY WEEK.
Rainfall West Of Cascades But Hail
and High Winds East.


During the fore part of the week
the weather was cool and showery
On Wednesday and Thursday severe
storm prevailed, which was accom-
panied by high winds over the entire
state. The rainfall over the district
west of the Cascades was rather heavy
but was only moderate in the eastern
and southern counties. Hail occurred
in many parts of the state.
Clearing weather with rapidly fall
ing temperatures set in on Friday
evening, and on Saturday morning
frosts were general over the enire
state accompanied in southern and
eastern Oregon by freezing tempera-
lures. Clear skies prevailed on Sat-
urday and Sunday, with temperatures
rapidly rising under the influence of
the uninterrupted sunshine. Taking
the week as a whole, the sunshine
averaged much less than usual.
Columbia River Valley.
Hood River, Wasco county, H. l..
Observation-Disclosures prevailed dur
ing the fore part Of the week, with
rain on Thursday and Friday. A light
frost occurred on Saturday morning.
Mountain Park, Wasco county, Ray
mOnd Markley-Cloudy weather pre-
vailed during the week, with gradu-
ally falling temperatures. A severe
storm, accompanied by high winds
and hail. occurred on Friday.
The Dalles, Wasco county, S. L.
IL.
cloudy. High winds prevailed on
Thursday and Friday. The weather
on those days was threatening, but
nothing more than light sprinkle of
rain fell. A very light frost occur
red in places on Saturday morning.
Wasco, Sherman couny, j. r. How
ELLA high west wind blew on FRI
day, and on Saturday morning ice
formed. sW
Condor. Gillian county, S. c. Dod-
son.-The weather was cloudy during
the greater portion Of the week, with
a fine rain on Wednesday night and
Thursday. Light snow fell on the ad-
jacent mountains Wednesday morning.
A very high wind blew on 'Friday,
shifting from southwest to west.
Umatllla. Umatllla county, Helen T.
Duncan.-The weather throughout
the week was warm and seasonable
except on Friday, when a high wind
blew from the west, accompanied by
much dust. The nights were cool.
Hermiston, Umatilla county. c. w.
Kellogg weather and high
winds prevailed during the week.
Pendleton, Umatilla county II. r.
Johnson.--The dry weather continued
though there were several threaten
ing days High winds blew on two
days. that on Friday being the worst
OF the season. Ice formed in many
places Saturday.
Weston. Umatilla county. Maud NJ |
Baker-The fore part Of the week |
was clear and warm. but the latter
part was rainy and cool.
Plateau District. -
Vale. Malheur county. II. p. Osborn.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
Sunday Night Fires.

Two weeks ago last night the large
Willoval skating rink burned and
the fires origin is yet a mystery, says
the Baker City Herald Last night
the high school annex burned, and
apparently no one can give satlsfac-
tory explanation Of the conflagra-
ton. This begins to look mighty bad,
and Indications are that Baker City
has the misfortune to be infested with
human firebugs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
London,a American Colony.

A correspondent writes: "The consul
lar estimate Of the number Of citizens
Of the United States permanently resi-
dent in London either for business,
pleasure, profit or because generally
they prefer to live outside the United
States is 5000. OF these the names Of
$500 are known to be in the London
directory; about the remaining 1900
there is more uncertainty, and the
number itself is an approximate calcu-
Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
Take Safe and All.

Cracksmen in Logan, Mont, Thurs
day night entered the saloon OF
Chas. Markin, constructed small
skidway at the rear door, over which
the saloon safe was rolled out into
the alley, a charge of dynamite placed
Oh the top of 1t and the entire side of
the safe blown out. The bandits es-
capped with the entire cash contents
OF the strong box, s210.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
Mason and nixon,s Linz.

Fine distinctions In American geog.
raphy are not always observed by for
eigners. lie Tour du Monde contains
this enlightened remark upon the pres
ent prohibition movement in the south:
'Tf in America one draws straight
line from the city Of Mason to the city
Of Dixon, soon everything south Of that
line will become total abstinence terri
tory"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01

Fifteen convicts were last week
transferred to Wright Island, Pitt
lake, from the Wala Walla penlten-
tlary which is very crowded. The
prisoners will be kept occupied
breaking stone and chopping wood un-
til the beginning Of September.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01

It is a sad commentary on the
housewife when the husband prefers
bakers bread.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01
HEARST. |NVADES
LAND OF DIXIE
INDEPENDENCE LEAGUE
WORKING IN ALABAMA

Representatives of Labor and Reform
Bodies Hold State Convention in
Southern State-Wil Name Presi-
dental Electors and Arrange for
Nacional COnvention-Say Old Par
ties Are Helpless.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01

We like to see children mind well,
but we would rather see them love.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-05-01

Vale, Malheur county. II. P. Osborn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Clocks That Tell
Correct Time.

THERE are Clocks that
L look we'll, but if you
want to know the time there
is a disappointing uncertainty
about them. If you want a
clock combining beauty, new
ness of design and accuracy
OF timekeeping, you can find
it here. and the prices are
equally attractive as the de-
signs. We can quote only a few:
Beautiful crystal s-day Mantle
Clocks. $500 to $500.
Gilt Clocks for the Desk or
Dresser. LIS to 500.
Exquisite Travelling Clocks in
leather cases. SIS to 500.
Clocks with marbelized frames.
handsomely enameled. 500.
Shelf or hanging Kitchen Clocks,
light or dark oak finish. with half
hour strike and alarm attachment
for IFS.
Alarm Clocks in nickle cases,
6oc and 100.
Spasmodic and continuous Alarm
Clocks. LIS and so.
Every clock from this store car
ries not only the guarantee of the
maker. but the McCabe Guarantee
as well--a double advantage.
If your old clock is acting badly
bring it here for repairs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Structure OF 90 by $50 Feet at
Second Avenue and Sew
enteenth Street.
1. P. BEST IS The OWHEs
Finest and. Biggest Mercantile and
Office Establishment in Three
Cities-Of Concrete.

The serving Of notices on the ten
ants of the Buford business block at
Second avenue and Seventeenth
street to vacate by May /, reveals the
consummation of deal that has been
under way. for many weeks. The de-
velopments that are to follow in the
vacation of this building, one of the
landmarks of the city, and which in
its day was one OF the best in it's line
will involve more to the improvement
OF commercial and mercantile proper
ty and of the growth of Rock Island
than may be realized at first glance.
Big New Building to Go Up.
1t means the demolition by the
present owner, L. P. Best of Daven.
port, as speedily as possible, of the
present building and annexes, both on
the Second avenue and Seventeenth
street sides and covering an area OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
ARRANGE FOR MEETINGS.
F. CONTINUED From Page Six,

paign. Hon. Edmund O'ConneH of
Bloomington, a noted lawyer and a
leading member of the Catholic
church, will also be heard. The rink
services are as follows:
2:30 p. m.-Meeting for women
only. Rev. Mr. Thrapp will be the
chief speaker. The living flag will
sing in its first appearance.
3;45 p. m.--Meeting for men only.
Mr. O'ConnelI will be the chief
speaker. The male chorus will sing
and there will be moving pictures.
7:30 p. m.-Union mass meeting
for everybody, men, women and chill
dren. The living flag will sing, lead
| ing chorus by Professor Philbrook
There will be moving stereopticon
lpictures. Rev. Mr.. Thrapp will tell
1.-THE story of Jacksonville and Mr.
O'Connell will speak.
All the services will be patriotic
in nature and there will be no admis
sion charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
CITY CHAT.
Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
Jones for second hand goods.
rri -r;tv Touol Sunplv camnan

Jones for second hand goods.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For bus or express, Spencer & Trefz
New Idea patterns at the Mill Store
Musical program at the Mill Store
this evening.
Bieuer's orchestra at the Mill Store
this evening, sec.
Kerler & Co., carpet cleaners, moved
to 171O Fourth avenue.
Sell me your household goods
Jones, second hand and loans.
Best flour. $1.45 per sack, at the
Seventeenth Street Cash store.
Let Krell & Siemon do your furnacs
and tin work; 1916 Third avenue.
Choice dairy butter and fresh eggs
at the Seventeenth Street Cash store
Need any carpenter work? Call OF
Bergeson, 1915 Fourteenth street. Ole
phone.
If you care for clock that tells the
correct time, you can find it at Nc
Cabe's. @
Bulk and package garden seeds
onion sets, and garden tools at tn
Mill Store.
Corn, peas and tomatoes, three cans
for rs cents. at the Seventeenth Stree
Cash store.
Buy for cash and save money b,
trol 81 hn
Cash Store,
Ready in a jiffy, easy to prepare, .
good. hearty breakfast is Mrs. Austin's
famous pancakes.
Special prices on genuine cut glass
pieces at McCabe's which merit your
deliberate attention.
One thing is sure, if you care to
combine, beauty and economy, you'll
buy your wall paper at McCabe's.
DR.. Joseph DeSilva has removed his
Office from the Bengston building to
rooms 206 and 207 Safety building.
For good, wholesome, cheap break
fast, always buy Mrs. Austin's pancake
flour. Your grocer has fresh supply
Arthur Burris, colored. was arrested
in Davenport yesterday, charged with
disorderly conduct He paid fine OF
SIS.
The millinery at McCabe's occupies
front rank in all that goes to make
the average woman satisfied with her
head apparel.
Mueller Lumber company have self
fitting fiy-proof screens made up ahead
to fit all windows in your house. Rea-
sonable prices.
Rock Island council Of the Royal
Arcanum met last night at Maths hall
and a large class was initiated. The
usual program followed.
The seasons most effective and pop.
ular modes in women's spring and
summer coats and suits at McCabe's
If you have thought of something
new for Easter, act promptly.
Every year the good reputation OF
McCabes furniture department gr;.du
ally extends and the increasing vol
ume of sales shows the direct result,
| of both quality and price concessions
The fire department answered a
call this morning to 1911 Eighth ave
nue. where e. r. Maloney resides
Crossed wires had started a slight
| blaze, but it was extinguished imme
diately, no damage resulting.
The program which the Young PEG
| Pies society of the Broadway Presby
terrain church was to have given las
night at the Y M. c. A. was post
poned indefinitely. The weather in
terfered with the arrangements.
The Davenport Nursery compan,
offers for spring planting large an,
complete assortment of fruit trees
vines, hardy Towering shrubs, roses
etc. Our prices are right and stool
Guaranteed true to name. Phone 1046-Y
or send postal. and our city salesman
will call.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Wall
Paper

"E have placed on sale as COM
plete line of artistic Wall
Paper as you could wish to see; all
the latest designs up to 75c the roll
and on down to &c.
One thing is sure--if you have
care to economy and beauty COM
epined--you'll buy your Wall Paper at
this store. The experienced Wall
Paper Man. MIR. John Wittwer, has
charge of this department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
DOnneSticS

Full yard-wide extra heavy &c Brown Muslin per
yard. 6tc.
While it lasts soft finish Bleached Muslin. like
Lonsdale. per yard, &c.
Iron Clad Brown Sheeting rs inches wide, Mon
day at o'clock. per yard at 1Sc.
Good plump unbleached 7c Cotton Flannel. Monday
at o'clock, yard. 4tc.
Time to Seed Your Lawns. We have
the best. clean lawn grass Kentucky Blue Grass anc
White Clover at the lowest prices.
Bulk Seeds in plenty of variety and of super
Tor vitality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
March 20 in History.

178o-Margaret Woffington, the cele-
brated actress, died; born 171S.
1s4G-General Zachary Taylor invaded
Mexico
1S7o-General George FL. Thomas, the
Brock of Chickamauga," died In
San Francisco.
100O-Count Benedetti, French ambas-
+ sador at Berlin during the war ex-
element of 1870, died In Paris;
born 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

election day. April Z, when strong
effort will be made to vote out. the
saloons. AT every polling place will
be placed these human examples OF
the distress caused by liquor. There
has been no lack of material. In
every precinct numerous women have
willingly agreed to remain all day at
the voting places if by so doing they
can aid the cause of temperance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

Kodol is scientific preparation Of
vegetable acids with natural digestants
and contains the same juices found in
a healthy stomach. Each dose will
digest more than 5000 grains Of good
food. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
ANOTHER SlX-STORY BUILDING
FOR CITY'S BUSINESS DISTRICT;
TO REPLACE THE BUFORD BLOCK


&C feet on Second avenue and $50 feet
on Seventeenth street, and the con-
struction in its stead of modern
six-story building covering the entire
ground mentioned.
The plan of the owner of the ground
Mr. Best, according to the architec-
tural designs already completed by
Architect Claussen Of Davenport, pro-
vides for the biggest and most COM
piete business block in the three
cities. 1t will reach from the corner
of Seventeenth street to the Mosen
fielder building on Second avenue and
extend in depth to the alley in the
middle of the block running east and
west parallel with Second avenue
The building will be of uniform
height of six stories and will be a
solid structure all the way through
1t will be of concrete material, fire
proof all the way through, and so de
signed that it. may be occupied fol
mercantile and office purposes. II
will be provided with two passenger
elevators and one freight elevator
and all other modern conveniences
II will cost $250,00O, the construction
to commence as soon after May l a:
possible and year will be consumed
ill., its construction. Just to what use.
Mr.. Best proposes to apply his new
building is not yet ANNOUNCED as M
negotiations have been entirely con
summated.
| Means Everything to Rock Island.
But that Mr.. Best has determined
to build the big block is settlet
fact. The significance of the improve
ment is of such import that it is hard
ly necessary to dwell upon it. 1t wi
| mean one of the greatest commercial
strides that has ever been made il
Rock Islands development. and boti
to the progressive metropolitan spiri
| to Mr.. Best and to all who may il
the light of later developments b,
identified with the contamination O
this deal the people who have all tina
is best for Rock Islands progress a
| heart, will bear grateful testimony
The transaction is one on which tn,
real estate firm of Reidy Bros. ha
been working continuously for con
siderable length of time, and the sue
cess of their efforts rebounds great.
ito their credit.
Numerous Changes ms Result.
The improvement in the propert!
will result in numerous changes il
business locations. The clothing firm
| OF Jonas Bear C Co., which has beef
| in the building for nearly a third O
a century, announces its purpose t,
retire from business, while the Islam,
City shoe company, ingalls,, the jewel
er, G. A. Kingsbury's art and station
airy store and the United States Elk
press company will be obliged to see.
al least Temporary quarters elsewhere
The same is true of the occupants o
the stores on the Seventeenth stree
side ard of Office tenants on the up
per floors.
/ All of which indicates that Their
is need of still another store buildini
in Rock Island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

influence present modes to large degree-The Merry
Widow being of the most popular adaptations of these
immense shapes.
There many daring departures from recent stand
ards both shapes and trimmings showing
preons Of the masterpieces from the great millinery artists
Flowers used proion both ribbons and flowers
brilliant hue Ostrich Pumes uer and altogether
by all. you a Easter your
selection
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
5000 Reward offered.

As mayor of the city Of Rock Island
1 hereby offer reward Of 5000 for the
arrest and conviction of the party OF
parties responsible for the explosion
in the Looney building.
H. c. SCHAFFER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich. Fills
you with warm, tingling life. Most re
liable spring regulator. That's Hollis
!ter's Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents
tea or tablets. Harper House phars
macy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:

Tonight and Tomorrow Morning.
Sun sets GIG, rises 5:44:: moon rises
A:4O a. M; i0:U6 a. m, moon at perigee,
nearest earth; G n. M, planet Mercury
at aphelion, farthest from sun; visible
low in east before sunrise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

ed already should do so at that time.
to avoid inconvenience in doing so
on election day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

EVERY year the good repu-
tation of our big furniture
department is gradually ex-
tended and the volume of
sales are increasing to enor-
nous proportions through our
important price concessions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
ausT REGISTER TUESDAY
Election Board Will Be in Session at
the POLLING Places,

Next Tuesday is the last day of reg
stration for the spring election to be
,eld April 7. The election boards will
re in session at the different polling
,laces, and all who have not register
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

How are your eyesf
Do not neglect
them. II they give
you the least trouble
consult our expert op-
tician at once. Ex-
animation and consul
tation free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Millinery.

N1u1nCTy.
0NE thing is GER
~ tain-If you look
at our Hats. you'll
want to buy. You
can look without buy
ing here as much as
you please glad to
show you any day.
but you can't look
without nting to
buy.
The large Hats for
Spring 1903 are light
in structure, the TRIM
mings airy
The Gainsborough
and the Charlotte Cor
day Hats that you
have admired somuch
in the old paintings.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Fine China and AM
erican Cut Glass

These are Values Deserving Special Attention.
Bon Bon Dishes in assorted shapes. star and dia-
mond cuttings, l.50.
s-inch Bowls with rich deep cuttings. $2.95.
fankard Pitcher. 3-pint size. elaborate allover
cutting Of diamondsand hob nail patterns. 1913.
tiags per set $4.95. e
6 inch Havand China Plates with French gold
and dainty Floral decorations each Acc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
VICTIMS POSE IN RUM WAR
Wives and Children of Drunkards to
Aid Fight on Saloons.

Bloomington. ILL.,, March 2S.-Wom-
en- and children in ragged garments,
the wives and little ones of drunk
ards, will be posed here as object
lessons in the effect of whisky, on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

4 MOTHER shipment Of
L y those beautiful Hartz
Mountain Canaries, extra
fine singers, light and dark
colors, at $3.50 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28
Shoes

MEMS fine Patent Leath-
NI or Dress Shoes, welt
solcs, straight or swing lasts,
dull calf tops, 70 pairs in all,
only a few missing sizes,
these worth $3.50, a bargain
at $3.50. ;;
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-03-28

THOUSANDS of
packages. hun
dreds of varieties of
flower and vegetable
seeds--the kind that
grow. at a penny per
package. lc.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
WISCONSIN

MILWAUKEE, Wis, March 22.-The
third floors of sixteen Milwaukee pubic
schools were ordered vacated by Build-
ing INSPECTOR Koch because OF the ap-
sence of fire escapes. Ihe oruer was was
served on President Lindemann Oh tne
school board and was issued by the d.
rection of Mayor Becker. inspector
vate and parochial equipment, and tney
will be required to close until tney con-
form to the law.
RACINE-Art Magnan, machine ope-
rator at the Nickel theater, was Sc
verely burned last night as a result OF
a blaze following an explosion of pic
ture machine. Magnan was operating
the machine when q spark from the
electric light ignited the films, an ex-
plosion followed and the front part OF
the building was quickly envelpped py
fire Sixty persons in the theater maze
a rush for safety. No one was hurt.
FOND DU LAC-The police depart
ment recovered $11O0 supposed 10 nave
been lost by Herman Miller over Two
nonths ago. Chief Nolan refused 10
give out any particulars, merely sta.s
ing that no arrests had been made ana
il was not likely that any would De
made later.
JANESVILLE-The remains Oh the
maj. who took his life in the toilet room
of the Northwestern Limited nave
been buried in the potter's field. 1t Is
now thought that the man was a vau-
deville artist working on the Chicago
and Minneapolis circuits.
LA CROSSE-After the sudden rise
of two feet in the La Cross river 1t mas
fallen about one foot. The sudden ram
page of the stream was caused py tne
hreaking of the dam at Big Creek, be-
tween Sparta and Rockland. 1t is about
fifty feet wide and had drop of nearly
fifteen feet. When the break occurred
II carried with it a corner OF the feed
mil, which it had operated. and which
is constructed of heavy stone through
out
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-23
LATE NEWS FROM YOUR HOME STATE
COLORADO

PORT COLLINS, Colo March 90
The local officers of the Great western
Sugar company entertained u numper
of DISTINGUISHED visitors from the east
and the far west. The guests incluoe
Mr.. MCLAUGHLIN, O representative OF
the American Sugar Refining company
OF New York; Mr.. Simmer ana wiIe
and d. w Rokey of Sugar, ldano; 4.
M. Drummond of Greeley; j. Staley or
Sterling. Mr.. Butler of Utah and w. G.
Graham of Longmont. They are in-
specting the Fort Collins plant, which
is considered a model of it's kind.
PIJEBLO-Miss Laura e. Beecroft,
head nurse at the Minnequa hospital.
received a letter from Governor Buch-
tel stating that he had appointed her
a member of the state ooard OF nurse
examiners for the full term of five
years. Miss Beecroft is president of
the Colorado State Nurses association.
r.. Neil of Denver and Miss Mamie
DOYLE of Kansas City, Kan, obtained
marriage license here.
BOULDER-Glenn Mills, aged IL
years, son of Policeman John Mills,
had an operation performed on his left
heel. While at play at school last De-
cember he was accidentally kicked OH
the heel and he has suffered ever since.
1t is feared another operation viii be
necessary and that much of the heel
be ne must be removed.
GREELEY--John Gruwell. II years
cid, who was internally injured In
runaway accident last night, is still
living. Hopes are entertained for his
recovery.
PUEBLO-An inventory of the estate
CT the late Col Henry r. Holbrook was
fled In the county court this morning.
While it was generally thought that
Col. Holbrook was a millionaire. 1t was
found that the total value. of his mold
ings, including land, moneys and per-
scnal property, reached in value to just
$500, $1,000.
LEADVILLE-Nin tons of high
Grade gold ore was sent from the
Aurora mine in Iowa gulch to the Ar
kansas Valley smelter. The ore had
been taken to the mouth of the shaft
during the last two months and al
lowed to remain there until this morn
ing. as the snow made it impossible to
move it, Assays indicate that the ore
will return about $500 ton.