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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
BIGGEST IRRIGATION 'PLAN.
Completed VIII Irrlgatc 100000 Acre,
of Land.

Washington. d. c., Aug. 9.-Plans
for the largest single irrigation plant
yet undertaken by the federal govern
ment have ben completed by the bu-
reau of reclamation of arid lands.
II is what is known AS the El Paso
system. which has been the subject
of agitation in Texas for quarter of
century. Last winter congress by a
special act made this project one for
the bureau to take up at once. Its
cost is to be $7,2O0,OO0, the greatest
of any one work of the kind ever un-
dertaken in the United States.
The plan is to construct dam near
Engle, n. NJ. 100 miles north of FL
Paso, on the Rio Grande. by which
water enough will be saved to irrigate
10000 acres of the richest land in
the west. lying in New Mexico and
Texas, and also 100000 acres i'm
Mexico.
The Rio Grande begin an interna-
tional stream 1t will require the COM
pletion of a pending treaty between
the United States and Mexico before
the work can be begun. Mexico for
many years has complained that the
farmers on this side of the boundary
are using up the water of the river
which for 400 years the Pueblo In
dans used to irrigate their fields
They raised magnificent crops of corn
and cereals up to within quarter OF
century, since when the white far
mers have used the water for their
own advantage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
eral matters OF importance to the
craft are to be considered
The Old stone Fort at ChambIy.


One of the most picturesque remains
Of the glorles of New France, whose
history and legends date back 10 the
age Of Frontenac and La Sale, is the
old stone fort at Chambly, in the prov
lnce of Quebec The tablet on the
ruins, with its motto, Courage and
Loyalty" in French, bears this inscrip-
tion: "In the reign Of Louis XIV. Of
France and Navarro, the Marquise de
Vandreull being governor Of New
France, this fort was erected in I'LL,
burned in 177G, restored by Guy Garlic
ton in 1777, abandoned in 1S47. II was
repaired in 1882 in the reign Of Vic
toria, queen of Great Britain, the Mar
Qus Of LOrne being governor general
of Canada" etc. A fact which the in
scription kindly falls to record is that
the burning referred to was by the
American troops, who, having captured
the fort In 1915 under General Mont
gOmery, burned it the following year
when they retreated TO Lake Cham
plain. The various restOrations have
been made skillfully to harmonize with
the weather beaten portions which re.
sisted the fire of 1776.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

One of the most notable Of dwarfs
was Jeffery Hudson, who was intro
auced to Henrietta Maria. consort Of
Charles l., in noble venisOn pie.
when the pie was opened" out step
ped Jeffery In all the dignity of his
eighteen inches and made a courtly
obelsance to the astonished and de-
lighted queen, begging to be taken into
ler service, favor which was prompt
" granted.
Jeffery was man of stout heart
and adventurous spirit. He fought
two duels, one with turkeycock and
the second with Mr.. Crofts, who fac
ed the little man armed with a squirt
and was forthwith shot dead. Twice
Jeffery saw the inside Of prison walls
once when he was Captured by the
French on his way across the channel
and again when he was captured by
Barbary corsairs-and to crown his ca
reer of adventure he was accused Of
being mixed up in the popish plot and
ended his rather troublous days in the
Gate House in 1862.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
RoBBER QUEENS REVENGE.
She Leads Band of Circassian Bri-
ganuS.

Vienna. Aug. 9.-Advices from
Vladikavkaz, in the Caucasus, state
that during the past week that place
has again been terrorized by band of
armed brigands under the leadership
of a beautiful Circassian woman only
IS years of age.
Several policemen have been kill
ed. many shopkeepers have been rob-
bed, and a trader named Morosoff
who, about a year ago, was instru-
mental i'm capturing several members
of the band. has once again been rob-
bed of all his savings and has had
his only child torn from her bed and
carried away to the mountains.
The Queen of the Brigands" was
well aware of Morosoffs affection for
| his little daughter. for a letter, re-
ceived from her after the raid, stated
| that she at length indeed felt satisfied
with her revenge.
The incident which caused this pas
sion for revenge occurred late one
night about a year ago, when four
brigands. masked and armed to the
teeth, with Berdan rifles, rode into
| Vladikavkaz and robbed Morosoff of
| 1000 roubles. Morosoff headed a
band of armed men, who pursued the
bandits and ultimately captured three
of their number. These, on their
masks being torn away, proved to be
young Circassian women. The leader
| of the band, also a woman. commu-
nciated to Morosoff that before a
twelvemonth had passed she would
be amply revenged. 1t is just year
since this letter was received, and
the robber queen has kept her word,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
NORTH NJ KAY NEWS
LOW WATER IN RIVER IN
TERFERING WITH IRRIGATION
Rattlesnakcs Plentiful on River Bot
tom, One Boy Having Killed Seven
New Residence to BE Erected by
Martin MarISesOn-Whcat on the
Light Land Yielding From 20 to 25
Bushels Per Acre.

North Mckay, Aug. S.-Barney
Crowner still remains at his fathers
house in town. His condition seems
to remain unchanged.
Mrs. William Ellis, who has been
quite sick is now convalescent.
Gardens. and in fact all vegetation
is suffering from lack of moisture.
Joe Snyder's threshing outfit is now
on the ranch of his son, Frank, two
miles north of town. They report
doing good work, and the grain yield
ing well and quality fine.
Martin Markeson, who owns 40
acres of the Louis Neal place, on the
river is gathering material for a new
residence, 24x24, two stories and a
half i'm height Charles A. Kidder to
be architect and builder.
Rattlesnakes are numerous along
the river bottom this summer, young
Brotherton having killed seven. One
killed on George Kidder's place, and
two killed the other day in Frank
Wilhelm's garden, one of which bit
the latter's son, Herbert, on the leg.
Local remedies were applied until the
arrival of DR.. Dick who reports the
condition of the lad very favorable.
The water in the river is very low
and irrigators are having considerable
trouble, especially those who raise wa
ter by wheel, as the power is very
limited on account of low water.
Mrs. j. S. Wheeler and her sister
in-law, Mrs. Reuben French, left a
few days ago for a visit to their old
| home on the Loup river in Nebraska.
| They will be gone two or three
| months.
Wheat haulers are busy pulling in
/ the 600-acre crop of Mr.. Hawley
| grown about 10 miles northwest of
| Pendleton, in the so-called "Barrens.
| 1t goes 30 to 25 bushels to the acre
and is of fine quality.
| David Baughman. who bought the
| old Hill place, has just finished cut
| ting the second crop of alfalfa.
The hot winds of this summer seen
| to come from all directions, every
| point of the compass; usually they are
| limited to the northeast
Coyotes took three pet sheep from
the yard of j. S. Wheeler the othei
I night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Milton, Aug. S.-Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Taylor returned yesterday
from two weeks stay at Portland,
where they visited friends and at
tended the exposition.
Last Saturday night home talent
from Weston, under the leadership of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Welsh, presented
"A Domestic Blizzard" The play
was greatly enjoyed by those present.
Miss May Stevens rendered several Sc
lections on the piano.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth b. Williamson
left this morning for the Wallowa
country in search of land.
DR.. 5. A. Fulton has leased his
dental office to DIR. James Carrane
of Portland. DR.. Fulton expects to
engage in the practice of dentistry at
Walla Walla.
Miss Blondell Richey is quite ill,
confined to her room with an attack
Of the mumps.
Mrs. w. e. Miller returned Satur-
day from Cove, where she had been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Adam
Crossman for two weeks.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Hill. Mrs. l.. ]. Pierce
and daughter, Miss Epsa of Walla
Walla, are guests this week of Mrs.
F. \. Skies.
The warm weather of the past few
days is driving the people to the
mountains. over 300 are camped at
the Tollgate.
]. n. Stone has purchased the large
stock of furniture from the Milton
| Furniture company. An inventory Is
now being taken and will be complet-
| ed by Saturday night.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Spider Courtship.

The courtship of the Salts pulex, a
spider, is described by an expert in
insect life as most elaborate exhibi-
ton of skill and grace in dancing. Bal
ancing his body on his long legs. he
moves in a semicircle for about two
inches and then, reversing the position,
twists and turns in the opposite direc-
ton, repeating this grotesque figure
scores of times and pausing every few
minutes to rock from side to side and
to bend his brilliant legs so that they
may be brought into full view Of his
admiring mate. A similar display, but
with varied antics. marks the lovemak
ing of other sorts of spiders. but this
manner of courting is not without its
risks. and it may often happen thai
the lively sultor. if he prolongs his per
formance or shows off his points ol
perfection too persistently, is suddenly
seized and devoured by his more mus
cular mate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
A Just Rebuke,

A young bride was invited to a
bridge whist luncheon and, after spend
ing delightful afternoon, was told by
her hostess that she was in debt $T5.
Mrs. -, unaware that she had been
playing for money, was Mortified at
the idea Of having to ask her husband
for the necessary amount.
She mournfully confided her woes tC
him, and he Immediately wrote check
for $76.50 and sent IL to the hostess.
The hostess, believing that n mistake
had been made, Informed him that he
had sent S1.50 too much.
Mr.. -, however, returned II with
the curt statement that the s75 set
tied the bridge score and the balance
was for his wife's luncheon.-New YorR
Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

PendletGn, Ore. Aug. 5, 1905
Notice is hereby given that the board
of equalization of Umatilla county,
state of Oregon, will meet at the Of
flee of the clerk of said county on the
last Monday in August. to remain in
session six days, and publicly examine
the assessment rolls. correct all err
rors in valuation, description or quail
tiles of land, or other property. It is
the duty Of all persons interested to
appear at that time and place. If 1t
shall appear to the said board that
any lands or other property are as
sesed twice, or in the name of per-
son or persons not the owner thereof.
or assessed under or beyond its value.
or any lands or other property not as
sessed, the said board shall make,
proper corrections.
c. P. STRAIN.
County Assessor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
wnrsav,, "sociaI GLASS;

The town of Warsaw, Russia, may
be called the milk producers Eden.
There is probably nowhere such a
milk town" Restaurants are but lit
tie frequented. On the other hand, the
public freQuents the various dalries in
great numbers In order to chat with
friends or read the newspapers to the
accompaniment of black or white cof-
fee or a glass of cold or warm milk,
To close a bargain or to talk business
the milk saloon is resorted to. Chess
and billiards are allowed to be played
ia these recognized places of public re
sort-London Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

"The highest street in the world"
said globe trotter, 'is Main street in
Denver, the richest is Fifth avenue in
New York, the widest is Market street
in Philadelphia and the shortest is the
Rue Bile in Paris. This street is only
twenty feet long. The dirtiest street
is Tchangtsi in Nankin, the cleanest
Is the Via CASTLE in Seville, the most
aristocratic is Grosvenor place, Lon
don; the most beautiful is the Avenue
des Champs Elysees, Paris. The mar
rowest street is Via Sol, Havana, which
has a width of forty-two inches. The
ugliest street is considered by many
foreign artists and architects to be
Broadway, New York, with its sky
scrapers. s."-Philadelphia Bulletin.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Public Is Aroused.
c. P. STRAIN.
County Assessor

edge of the curative merits Of that
great medicinal tonic. Electric Bit
ters, for sick stomach, liver and kid
neys. Mary H. Walters, of 546 St.
Clair avenue, Columbus, o., writes:
For several months was given up.
to die. 1 had fever and ague, my
nerves were wrecked; l could not
sleep, and my stomach was so weak.
from useless doctors drugs, that I
could not eat. Soon after beginning
TO take Electric Bitters, I obtained
relief. and in a short time 1 was en-
tirely cured" Guaranteed at Tallman,
g. Co.'s drug store; price soc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
How the Nutmeg Grows.

"a nutmeg tree" said the gardener,
'looks like laurel. The nutmeg tree
begins to bear at the age Of ten years.
1t keeps on bearing until it is ninety.
The fruit resembles an apricot, and
when ripe it bursts open, showing at its
heart the black nutmeg inclosed in a
network of scarlet. The nutmeg after
plucking must be dried. 1t is dried
over a slow fire, and the process Is te-
dious. 1t often occupies two months.
Before shipping the nutmegs are al
ways steeped in sea water and lime.
This is to protect them from insects.
They haze nothing but insects to fear.
In an insect proof condition they keep
well, they keep practically forever.
Minneapolis Journal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
When saddles Were First Used.

1t is supposed that the saddle was in
vented about the middle of the fourth
century, but the fact, in the opinion of
some, has not been positively proved.
Zonaras, the historian, tells us that
Constantine the younger was killed in
the year $40, when he fell from his sad
die. The word translated into saddle
also means. however, the back Of the
horse or the place where the rider sat.
1t is true. nevertheless, that Sidonius
Apollinaris used the word that unmis-
takably refers to the saddletree
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

The bobolinks are so open in their
movements that the passage from
Florida to Cuba and thence to South
America is known as the "bobolink
route" So energetic and brave is this
plump little traveller in feathers that
it often compasses In single long
ocean flight the 700 miles from Cuba
to South America, while many other
species which also use the "bobolink
route" stop at Jamaica, apparently
dreading the long, sustained trip across
the Caribbean sea.-Youth's Compan-
ion
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
ROOSEVELT WILL ATTEND.
Catholic Total Abstinence People Are
I'm Session.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 9.-The
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of
Pennsylvania today began what will
undoubtedly prove the most notable
convention in its history. Delegates
from every part of the state filled the
armory at the formal opening of the
convention this morning. The busi-
ness sessions were preceded by the
celebration of pontifical mass in st.
Mary's church, Bishop Hoban, of
Scranton, being the celebrant.
Tomorrow will be the big day OF the
convention when 1t is expected that
both President Roosevelt and Cardi-
nal Gibbons will address the gather
ing. The addresses of the distinguish
ed speakers will be delivered from a
stand erected on the river front where
thousands of people will be enabled
to hear them. The convention will
continue through the remainder of the
week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Master Prynne, the weak, well mean
ing Puritan who in 1888 wrote an at
tack upon the stage, tells us that in
his day tobacco pipes were offered TO
ladies at the theater in lieu Of apples
between the acts. A French traveller,
NJ. Torevin de Rochefort, who pub
lished his journal in 1917, confirms
this by telling us that he found smok-
ing general custom in England, as
well among women as among men.
Both sexes, he adds, held that life
without tobacco would be intolerable
because, they say, it dissipates the
evil humOrs of the brain"
When ladies stopped smoking they
took to snuff. Women of quality about
a century ago would not stir without
their snuffboxes, beautifully enameled
receptacles of perfumed mild rappee.
Lord Bolingbroke said of Queen Anne
and her grace of Marlborough: The
nation is governed by pair of snuff
ers. No wonder the light of its glory
is extinguishedr'- Standard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Reunion of Alden Kindred.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 9.-Descend-
ants of John Alden and Priscilla Mul-
lens gathered in Boston today from all
parts of the United States. The occa-
sion Of the gathering which was held
in Faneuil Hall, was the fifth annual
reunion of the alden Kindred OF
America" The principal Grafton was
delivered by the Hon, George o. AL
den of New York. The society, form
ed in 1900, has present membership
of several hundred. and generally
meets at Duxbury, where the historic
Alden homestead still stands. occupied
for the last $50 years by some descen-
dant of John Alden.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
The Policeman and His Uniform.

Why is 1t that a policeman Of medi-
um build can handle frequently two
and sometimes three men his size in a
fight? An officer on the local force was
discussing the question. '1'll tell you
why it is" he said. 1T Is simply be
cause the policeman is in uniform. The
uniform denotes authority, and that
takes the nerve out of his opponents
to a certain extent. They know that
they are breaking the law by resisting
him, while he might even kill them and
not commit a crime. All through fight
with a policeman the other fellow or
fellows are thinking Of escape. The
officer isn't. He's thinking Of subduing
and arresting the man or men. He puts
his whole effort and strength into it,
while his opponents generally fight IN
a half hearted way. Put policeman In
citizens clothes, with his star under his
coat, and he wouldn't be able TO whip
two men his size any more than you
would unless the two men knew he
was an officer of the law."-Kansas
City Times.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Small boys have way Of listening
to remarks that older persons make
and using them when least expected.
A mother was surprised the other day
to have her young son reply to her
when she was reproving him for some
triHing misconduct: well, mamma,
you must put up with me. You know
I'm Just at the trying age"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Indiana Fuitgrowers.

Henryville, Ind. Aug. s.-Promi-
nent fruitgrowers and horticultural
experts from all parts Of the state
were gathered today at the State For
estry reservation here at the opening
of the forty-fourth meeting of the In
diana horticultural society. Inc
meeting will continue two days and
will be devoted to the discussion OF
numerous practical topics relating to
the fruitgrowing industry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Sheet Metal Workers.

Milwaukee, Wis, Aug. 9.-The Ma
tional Master Sheet Metal Workers
association began its annual conven-
ton in Milwaukee today with an at
tendance of members from various
parts OF the country. The sessions
will continue for several days as sew.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
The Two Evils.

There's Jest two things that break
up most happy homes" observed the
Pohick philosopher.
whats themT' inquired the Sque-
dunk ignoramus.
"Woman's love for dry goods an
mans love fer wet goods, b'soshr'-
Washington Post.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Wifs-According to this paper, hot
water will prevent wrinkles. Husband
-Sof Then bow do you account for
the numerous wrinkles havei WIFE
How DO ! account for thami Husband
Yes, you keep mo in hot water near
ly all the time, you know.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
Peculiar Disappearance,

]. d. Runyan, of Butlerville, o.,
laid the peculiar disappearance of his
painful symptoms of indigestion and
biliousness, to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. He says; "They are a perfect'
remedy, for dizziness, sour stomach
headache. constipation, etc. Guar
anteed at Tallman & Co.'S drug store
price Csc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
nreaksur II OsntSy.

A youns man msrried against the
WIN ef his parents, and in telling
frssnd how to break the news to them
no said Tell thcm hrst that l am
dead and then ssntsy work up - the
eiimAH."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
A ssmple AtateAsut.

II 10 told of a certain minister that
one Sunday morning he preached his
sermon with the following notice;
Brethren. have forgotten my notes
and shall have to trust to Providence,
but this evening will come better pre-
pared.r
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

-whsn q psrsoaS 'wooigatAssans'
thst means hsAs laU. doesn't r. pas"
Not necessarily, my son. He may
bs gathering the wool off the lambs %
ths Etock EEohangA"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

A sentimental poet writes, ''Hsw can
meet my darlinsY'
After some deliberation over the
question we have come to the conciu-
sion that he can meet her by approach
ing her from an opposite direction.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09
NEWS OF MILTON
HOME TALENT PRESENTED
"A DOMESTIC BLIZZARD"

Returned From the Exposition-To
Wallowa County in Search of Land
Severe Case of the Mumps-Re-
turned From Visit to COve-Three
Hundred People Camped at the
Tollgate-Furniture Business Has
Changed Hands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

He--Some one has started the story
that have big head. What do you
think of It? She There's nothing in It.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

high Aima form high chArActsrs, and
great ehtectz bstns cut great nsDdA--
BdwaeAs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Teddy Roosevelt. Jr, is the best
cake walker In his set.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-09

Tyas EAse Oregonian n EAsoesn Ore
ecn's representative pepee. IL needs
and tlse pcople appeeciaeo n end slsow
it by tascar tibcraa patFonase. 10 b
t,ss ailvsrtis1ne use2fum q tlhe sD0t1ea.