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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-31
Walters FIGURING Mills

Capacity. $50 BARRELS day.
Flour exchanged for wheat
Flour, Mil Feed, Chopped Feed
etc. always on hand.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-31

Miss Susan w. Nicoll Of San Fran
cisco. was instantly killed in an auto
mobile accident at Crystal Springs,
Cal
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-10-31

IN tea, Schilling's Best is BY
no means the costliest tea; it S
a matter Of taste. or the fine
kinds, the one you like best is
your tea.
Your grocer's; moncybac!S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Hill and Cleveland Agree

And so David B. Hill also has poor opin-
ion of Congress. Writing to President Alex
ander accepting a retainer from the Equita-
bic Life Assurance Company, he speaks Of
the country being safe now that Congress
stands adjourned. But the right of dis
covery is with Mr.. Cleveland. It was he
who spoke of having Congress on his hands,
and it was that which first brought to the
peoples attention the paltry size of their
national legislature. And yet we must
have that body. We really need 1t in our
business. 1t is not at all times a manage
able body, and it sometimes does foolish
things, but to abolish 1t, as Mr.. Hill and
Mr.. Cleveland might advise, would at least
be risky. Moreover, such a step would not
be courteous to Russia, who is on the eve
of trying-partly at our suggestion, indi-
rectly conveyed-a congress of her own.
Maybe Congress is not as bad as it is occa-
sionally painted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
An Exploded Phenomenon

Count Sergius White is discovering the big
difference between pacifying his own peo-
pie and signing a peace treaty with Japan.
AT Portsmouth he was a somewhat per-
functory participant in a process that fol-
lowed rigidly logical lines. He did in truth
try 10 make it appear that he had scored
heavily over the Japanese. He talked a
great deal afterwards about his bluffing
and the influence of his cleverness in the
avoidance of an indemnity. But less inter-
ested commentators on the affair were sat
ished that Witte had merely observed the
a-b-c of diplomatic resistance to demands
which the power making them knew to be
virtually impossible.
In Russia he is confronted with task of
real Importance and great difficulty. He
has not played his cards very cleverly. He
has not impressed himself upon the situa-
ton as man of great genius for leader
ship. In the hour of need he turned to the
workingmen and appealed 10 them as
brothers to abstain from political ALL
ances and agitation. They laughed in his
face. He, the great White, who had out
pointed the Japanese, the redoubtable little
fighters of the far east who had driven the
Russian bear to cover was scoffed at by
the st. Petersburg strikers Where was his
supreme quality as a buffer then?
The truth Is, the Russian situation has
gone beyond the power Of one man to cure
II by the jugglery of words or the impress
ment of a personality. The troubles are
too deep-seateu for surface solutions The
SNOWY man, the man of self-laudation, the
man Of gallery-impressing figure and pres
ence IS not the man whom Russia needs
The rulers have played fast and loose with
the people for so many years that the lat
ter have lost faith. They are justifiably
suspicious. When Witte comes wheedling
with his brother" manifesto they credit
him with crafty motives. They denounce
him as the fayorlte and partisan of the rul-
Ing classes, and even threaten his life. And
not one word IS heard in praise of his ex-
traordinary services at Portsmouth, so
highly rated by himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
The New York Republicans.

A great hullabaloo is on in New York
over the proposition to reorganize the re-
publican party. The result of the mayor
atty contest has set everybody by the ears,
and next year seems to be coming like
race horse. Something must be done, and
done quickly, or the citadel at Albany,
which has now been in republican hands
SO long. will fall. But what can be done?
Let us suppose few things Suppose
Mr.. WINS had been properly supported in
his race for mayor? Suppose, as the result
of that-a reasonable supposition-he was
now approaching the responsibilities of the
mayors office. Suppose the republicans oil
the city I'm state of elation over their
own solidarity and Tammany's serious di-
vision. Would not the prospects for next
years gubernatorial race be bright, indeed,
for the republicans?
Who. then, is responsible for the situa-
ton In which the republicans find them
selves? Did Mr.. Platt render any assist
ance to Mr.. WINS? His name did not APP
pear in print once during the campaign
Where was Mr.. Depew? In eclipse, as the
result of the insurance scandal. 1t was odd
to read of so many orators on the stump
and Mr.. Depew not among them. Mr. Root
wrote letter In favor of Mr.. Jerome, and,
by ignoring Mr.. WINS completely. got him
self quoted as a friend of Mr.. Mcclellan.
The President himself figured as a McClel-
Ian man because of his refusal TO say a
word for his party's candidate. Mr. Odeu
confined his activity to trading for assem-
blymen with Mr.. Hearst
Did any republican in responsible place
help Mr. Wins? One-Just one. Mr.. Hal
pin, chairman of the county committee did
his best. and, for reward is now proposed
for slaughter. The very men who either
abandoned Mr.. WINS, or worked against
him. are loud in the outcry that Mr.. Halpin
must go. They want a new deal, and pre-
sumably a chairman who will know when
TO pull and when to rest on his oars
1T Is all very funny. If the democrats had
'eader-they are in as much of a mess as
their opponents. and for something of the
same reason-next years gubernatorial race
in New York would be likely to settle the
question of the nominee of the next demo-
cratic national convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

canvass Of 1884 when, II was afterward
claimed, 5000 votes cast in New York state
for General Butler for President were
counted for Grover Cleveland. 1nasmuch
as the electoral vote of that state was
given to Cleveland by a plurality OF about
1000 1t is easy to see how a few substitu-
tions here and there might easily overturn
the verdict of the entire state. Enough
has been found already to prove that the
election machinery Is extremely faulty,
with SO much lost motion in the parts
that in close contest the municipality
dominant party has every chance to ma
nipuIate the returns and falsify the cleo
ton. These disclosures constitute strong
arguments in favor of a drastic reform
of the voting and counting methods. An
election process should be exact, and the
returns should be always acceptable as
accurate 1t is unsafe to permit a margin
of a hundredth part of one per cent. The
sentiment for the adoption of the voting
machine. as soon as that device Is per-
fected beyond the chance of arrangement
or manipulation, grows apace with these
disclosures coupled with the discovery
that the present form of blanket ballot is
not only cumbersome and dangerously con-
fusing but a direct agency for the
strengthening of machine rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Unreliable Election Returns

Nhether the courts award the New York
mayoralty TO Mcclellan or Hearst. the
contest over the recent election is sure IN
prove valuable IN that it win expose ,r-
regularities and inaccuracies in the tally
and return methods of the inspectors and
clerks at the polls. Yesterday the exami-
nation of the void and protested ballots
was begun before one of the local Judges.
and the result in a single assembly dis
trict. while not materially affecting the
chances of either contestant. clearly show
ed gross carelessness. at the least, In the
handling of the votes. The law presumes
that all protested ballots are counted the
inspectors marking them in a way to iden-
tify them later In the event OF a recount.
and there was no means of ascertaining
whether more than half a dozen had been
returned for the candidates marked on
them. At the same time the board of can
vassers was engaged in comparing the tally
sheets with the official returns, and serious
discrepancies were found, netting Mr.
Hearst 10 votes, which gain, II continued,
would give him an advantage OF about
200 votes in New York county In one
election district In Big Tim Sullivan's
assembly district the official return showed
no votes for Hearst and SO for Crawford.
the prohibition candidate. whereas the
tally sheets showed that Hearst had re-
ceived SO votes and Crawford none. This
discrepancy is strongly suggestive Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
NorWaY's King.

Norway decides to remain monarchy
and elects Prince Charles of Denmark as
king, by a vote of 257.710 to 6s,S5 The
comparatively small vote in the negative
Is surprise, for 1t was believed that the
republican sentiment In Norway was much
stronger than this balloting indicates In
deed some observers expected to see the
monarchy rejected and a republic estab-
llshed. The vote shows the force of habit
Had the revolt against joint government
with Sweden been coupled with an anti
monarchy movement, distinctly defined and
capably led. 1t Is probable that there would
have been much closer struggle between
the factions.
The heavy preponderance of the vote for
kingshlp, however, Is a reinsurance for
the domestic peace of Norway. There may
and probably will be a persistent effort on
the part of some Norwegians to secure the
establishment of a republic. but with a
showing of nearly four to one the chances
are that the monarchists will be able to
hold their own and to prevent any serious
factionalism Much. of course, depends
upon the manner In which the new king
discharges his duties. however perfunctory
they may be. If he fits snugly into the
Norwegian situation and makes himself
hood of a disturbance of the regime.
King Carl V has been highly compli-
mented by his choice. He is young man
of good parts, with royal connections which
give him the highest possible standing in
Europe as q monarch and a man. He is
the grandson of the King of Denmark, be-
ing second son of the Crown Prince Fred
erick. He is also son-in-law of the King of
England having married Princess Maud
fourth daughter of Edward VII. He is also
nephew-in-law of the same monarch, his
aunt Alexandra being the present Queen
of England. Thus his wife Is his first
cousin. He is also nephew of the Empress
Dowager of Russia. and is therefore first
cousin to the car He Is nephew of the
King of Greece. He has numerous family
connections with the reigning princes of the
German states. and one of his brothers Is
husband to one of the Orleanist princesses,
so that there is relationship between his
own royal circle and the claims to French
throne
Thus Norway in choosing Prince Charles
of Denmark has allied herself with vir-
tually the entire royal family of Europe
The close relations between the newly
established throne of Norway and the
courts of London, st. Petersburg. Copen-
hagen and Athens will not initiate against
the little kingdom, but will rather serve as
an element of strength.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
The Races and Motor Searching.

With the races come the motor scorchers.
Washington suffers from this visitation
twice year, in the spring and in the au-
tumn. The main route to the track becomes
a speedway for several hours during each
afternoon, and many accidents are reported,
and undoubtedly others occur that are not
made known to the hospitals or the police.
Already there have been some arrests on
this score, and the police are presumably
exercising especial vigilance to overtake all
the lawbreakers who think that because the
ponies have come to town they are IL
censed to run their machines as they please,
regardless of the lives and limbs OF the
humber denizens of this region.
Unfortunately, many of these who go TO
the races in big motors are likely to regard
the occasional fines they are forced to pay
as small extras in their expense accounts.
They are rather careless as to sums less
than 500. They are usually flush when
going out, and some are more so on return
ing. fine of $40 Is a bagatelle to them.
Far more effective would be an imprison-
ment on the second offense and a forfeiture
of license On the third. That would cure
the most persistent scorcher of the bad
habit of speeding.
The local regulation Is extremely deficient
as a preventive measure, as experience has
amply proved 1t has regulated the reason
able motorists, who were originally in small
need of regulation. But the determined
street racer cannot be affected by 1t SO
long as 1t remains on strictly financial
basis. Perhaps this race meeting may ad-
duce sufficient evidence Of the futility OF
the present system to persuade the COM
missioners that the time is at last ripe for
amendment of the regulation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Mr. Hearst's Campaign Expenses.

Mr.. Hearst returns a record-breaking bill
of campaign expenses, and we shall hear
numerous observations on the subject, He
spent sixty-five thousand dollars, and item
ICES the outlay The amount Is large, but
as he explains matters we need not wonder.
He cut out the work, and footed the bills
for the whole ticket. He was at once candi-
date, organization, and paymaster-the
whole thing, 50 far as the municipal own
ership contest was concerned. Young Mr..
Stokes, who ran with him and is very rich.
seems to have been "a deadhead in the en-
terprise" He contributed only few hun
dred dollars. Mr.. Hearsts round wallet
supplied all the sinews of war.
Mr.. Mcclellan contributed no money to
the campaign. but IL he is to be used in
comparison with his late opponents he must
be charged with Tammany's campaign bills,
We shall never know how much they to-
tailed. We may safely assume. however,
that the sum was very large. Tammany,
in a pinch, is a liberal spender. Come
easy, go easy. The Tiger is the pet of the
plutocrats, does their bidding. and is sup
piled by them with all the raw meat 1t
needs And In this latest tussie 1t was
money, and money alone, that made the
Tiger go.
Nor shall we know probably how much
the Jerome campaign cost. Like Mr..
Hearst, Mr.. Jerome was his own organiza-
ton, but, unlike him. had not the where
withai to foot large bills. His friends paid
his way, and did it openly and very will
ingly. Contributions came from outside
the state even. Hang the expense" seemed
to be the motto of all who were watching
the struggles of an honest and a brave
man with a corrupt and boss-ridden oppo-
sition.
Nobody need be surprised then because
of the size of Mr.. Hearst's bill. Rather
should he be complimented on the candor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
An Ideal.

I wish I was a congressman,
I'd wear pleasant smile,
An show de ordinary folks
De way to put on style.
I'd ride upon de steam cyahs
An wouidn' have to pay,
An ev'y time I'd lif' my ham
De big brass band would play.
I'd allus war my Sunday clothes,
An have a beaver hat,
An sport a silver-headed cane
I allus pinned fob dat.
I'd make a lot of speeches whites
A-travelin' th'oo de land;
But mos of all / would enjoy
A-listenin' to de band.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
A Theory Proved.

Memory is by no means the highest in
tellectual faculty" remarked Mr.. Dustin
Stax.
~ have thought so,'' replied Miss Cay
enne, latter noting the facility with which
some of our most eminent financiers forget
things on the witness stand"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

the law requiring statement. We may
all properly deplore the conditions and the
public sentiment which have brought things
to such pass and which seem to be hurry
ing US to even larger OUTLAWS in our politi-
cal contests, but while these things continue
let US have the truth about what goes on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

1t would be a great relief If the current re-
searches in graft would reveal some people
who were offered $4,000 or so In a left
handed way and refused It. Surely such
persons exist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

If the Isle of Pines should manage to es-
tabiish new government there would prob
ably be another revolution in short time.
Something must be done in order that South
American secessious may not overburden
the map with countries too small to be seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

Some congressman. not having the benefit
OF cabinet discipline, may have the as
surance to express opinions on things IN
general before reading the Presidents mes
sage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

It was something of a shock to hear that
a man who could earn Mr.. Jimmie Hyde's
enormous salary in the insurance business
was not regarded as having the Intellectual
equipment needful for an ambassador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Fie on Little Diamonds.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A fashion authority dictates that large
diamonds must be worn this season. i'm
stead OF small ones. Certainly the edict
commends itself as soon as published. In a
country so prosperous an this small daa-
monds are not worth picking uR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

Some people continue to argue about the
Panama canal as If it had not been pro-
nounced inevitable in the most authoritative
quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

John D. Rockefeller, with an income Of
$20,0OO,OOO a year from Standard OIL, Will
by close economy be able to endow a few
colleges. In addition to buying all the golf
balls ne wants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

There. are insurance people who do not
tell the exact truth Policy holders sus-
pected that some time ago. just after the
agent called.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Otherwise Occunied.

Have you never done anything you were
ashamed OFF, asked the conscientious
statesman.
NO" answered the boss; Il have been so
busy making other people sorry that l
haven't had time to be ashamed"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
No Reference to Rebate.

From the Kansas City Star.
Mr.. Rockefeller attributes his riches to
association with good men and the infiu-
ence of the church 1t will be observed that
no. even Mr. Rockefeller is Dragging about
the secret rebate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Extra Hazardous.
From the Chi

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Two hunters were killed on the first day
of the open season I'm Wisconsin. Do the
life insurance companies continue to ac-
cept hunters as reasonable risks?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
SHOOTING STARS.
Dangerous Knowledee.

81 suppose you think your husband knows
more than any other man alive" said the
woman who sneers.
Yes" answered young Mrs. Torkins;
she does. But I do wish it wasn't about
race horses"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
A Standpatter.

These statesmen give some good advice.
Let's tell the weather bureau that
November days are mighty nice
An ies the thing fur standin' pat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

Sir Thomas Upton may as well keep on
trying to lift the cup. Better be remem-
bered as a defeated contestant than not be
remembered at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

In this day OF Investigations a man may
nave an abundance OF funds and still be
financially embarrassed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Educational Precautions.

80 you have decided to have your
youngest boy complete his education at
college2"
Yes" answered Farmer Corntossel; 81
want him to get where there's foot ball an
secret societies to distract his attention.
He's gettin' to be a regular bookworm."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Stand From Under.

From the Los Angeles Times
For the sake of those who are kindly dis
posed toward his presidential aspirations.
Secretary Shaw should lose no time In dis
claiming any relationship to George Ber-
nard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

NJ Witte is one of the statesmen who are
never allowed to be entirely popular more
than two or three weeks in succession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
Settled with His Uncle.

From the Minneapolis Journal.
Thank heaven for last years overcoat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
More Comfortab BILE.

From the Boston Transcript
hansen ought to find the position of
minister to England much snugger berth
than that of envoy to the north pole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

The car is probably wishing that some
one could intervene again and arrange a
peace conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

The bureau of statistics never witnessed
figuring more abstruse than that done by
the habitual racegoer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

The whirligig of time may yet show the
once derided Mr.. WINS much higher in pub
lie affairs than Mr.. Odell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
When CoIIepe Athletes no m

From the Toledo Blade.
It would be interesting to know when the
Russian students do their studying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
oh. What's the Use]

From the New York Mail.
When are the policy holders going to have
a chance to tell the insurance committee
their story?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18
And Thanksgiving Nearp

From the Boston Globe.
Up to date the Audubon Society hasn't
taken any steps for the protection OF tho
turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

1t is now limited that Tammany figures
bail forfeitures in it's regular expense &C
count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

A charming scene is pictured a panel thn
would adorn any room. 1t liz a harvest scene. Th
yellow wheat and all the many autumn tints Of 10
woodland are brought out well.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

A particularly pretty panel represents a flock IT
ducks on river, slowly swimming with the tide.
Far away lies boat at anchor. and the banks
are bushes and flowers, making lovely contrast with
the waters blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

A charming picture is old Dutch scene, the
colortngs and lights being quite lovely. The e1
preston OF the figures Is merry and interest lna
as could be wished at Thanksgiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

Interesting and beautiful those tapestry pam
els SO much sought for dining rooms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

The cozy corner should be remembered at Thanks
giving. and here superb pillows In sufficient
variety TO satisfy every taste.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

A beartifnl drapery for a plano other desired
place is OF blue crepe de chine. hand embroidered
In pink roses and green leaves Indicative of the
happiness of Thanksgiving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

GIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAB
should not be addressed to any fndtvtduai
connected with the ONCE, but simply to
THE STAR or to the Editorial or susa-
ness Departments. according to tenor OF
purpoEe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

Wall adornments required 10 make the
Thanksgiving dining room complete.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-18

soft blue ground has a large rooster worked {
gold bullion and blood-red silk