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Al MlGninht

Mr.. Stoplate-les. I think may saw
| am fixture in our Office now.
Miss Boarde-And you get to ina
ginning that this is your Office. don't
you?-Cleveland Leader.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1905-11-18
The Candidate.

He speaks on themes OF every kind.
lie argues and he quotes
But the rea. question ln his mind.
Is how 10 get ;te votes
--WasLiDgton Star
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A SHOCK TO HIS SYSTEM.

What's that-you're hungry? why
don't YOU 20 and look for work?"
We'll. miss. "a few months ago I did.
and found some: but wot fairly upset me
wos-they actually wanted me to do
IT"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
KINDLING SIGNAL FIRES.

Chicago has boldly challenged the
trusts to battle and the victory of the
democratic candidate for mayor. on
a vigorous municipal ownership plat
form. is clarion call to kindle the
signal fires all along the line.
In Cleveland, Tom Johnson's hosts
are waiting to take up the slogan; in
San Francisco. the reformers are
ready to swing into rank; in New
York city the fires of municipal re-
form are burning brightly and in At
lanta and Louisville, Kansas City, st.
Louis and Milwaukee, the spirit of
change is waiting for this signal
from Chicago.
It is an index finger pointing to the
coming national struggle; it is a voice
of the oppressed people crying out
against the robber barons who are
intrenched behind pernicious laws
and defended by city councils, legis-
latures and courts that are cut to fit
the trust model of society and govern
ment
Taking a cue from this victory in
Chicago, the national platform max
ers of 1908 will declare for govern
ment ownership of railroads. it is now
persistently declared in political cir
cles. Failing in the effort to satisfac-
torily regulate railroad rates,
through an Interstate commission,
President Roosevelt will dare to take
the next step, and declare, not only
for government regulation, but for
government ownership.
One word from Roosevelt will set
the wild fire of government owner
ship raging.
If his honest and aggressive policy
fails to accomplish the desired ends,
If he finds the trusts too strongly for
tilted behind selfish courts, lobby-be-
gotten legislation, he will dare to take
the step.
He has shocked the moss-covered
politicians more than once-there are
still more surprises to come. There
is an unfailing method in all his
seeming political madness.
The Chicago experiment will be the
apple Of all reformers' eyes for the
next few years. Out Of it will come
the symbol and sign around which
future national campaigns will be
waged.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
EARTHS BIGGEST DIAMOND.

A few weeks ago the world was in
terested in the report of the finding
in the Premier mine, near Johannes
burg, in the Transvaal, of the largest
diamond ever recovered. What it
looks like, how it was formed, and
what is likely to become of it, are
questions which readers of all classes
will be gratified to have answered.
1t was found almost by accident.
Fred Wells, superintendent of the
Premier mine, while on his round of
inspection before closing down for the
night on January 26, saw something
glistenng in the wall of the mine. and
climbed up to see what it was. He
found the diamond partly protruding
from its matriX. Its least estimated
val1e exceeds materially the entire
capitalization of the company by
which he is employed. He considered.
therefore, that he had finished a rea-
sonably good days work.
1t weighs in the rough 1924 S-4
karats, Cor l ga pounds, with the
general dimensions of a 4x2hx1h
inches 1t is water white" and with
out defects which impair its value.
Concerning this stone the opinion of
DR.. G. A. F. Molengraf, the leading
geologist of South Africa, is of greater
interest than any discussion based on
experience with diamonds in general
After examination under lenses DR..
Mclcngraf says:
The big diamond is a portion of
a much larger stone, the original form
of which can only be roughly guessed
at. Four pieces of this original stone
have been broken off along Cleavage
planes which we know to have the DO
sition of octahedral planes. Each of
these fragments must have been of
considerable size. Consequently the
stone itself shows only a portion of
its original natural surface (called
'nyf' in the diamond-cutter's jargon)
the greater portion being formed by
these four flat cleavage planes. The
remaining part of the surface shows
ore octahedral face and a curved ir-
regular surface roughly corresponding
to six faces of the dodecahedron.
Wnie one very irregular face of the
heXahedron is indicated by quadri-
lateral impressions which are charac-
te!istit of these faces in minerals.
such as the diamond, which possess
the octahedral mode of growth.
The stone is a single crystal, no
twining planes or twining lemellae be-
ingpresent.
Its Transparency Is best compared
to that OF pure ice or of the variety
of silica hCWn as hyalite.-New York
World
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
DEMAND FOR DECENCY.

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, in a recent
number Of Everybody's magazine, in
speaking Of the morals of society. es-
pecially among the well-to-do, saws;
Speed is glorified, no matter for
its direction; strength and wealth are
worshipped regardless of reason; sue
cess is deified as the power to do what
one likes, without regard to the influ-
ence or bent of ones inclination;
gliding and cant and ostentation cover
a multitude of sins.
Gamblers and their wives are
taken into the bosom of society all
most as readily as If their business
were not prohibited by law and as If
they produced as much toward the
worlds wealth as the decent and con-
scientious merchant or manufacturer.
all because they have money; liquor
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
AN OLD LIBEL KILLED.

1t has been for many years a pop
ular notion in New York that Irish
men have the first call" on police ap-
pointments and it has even been said
Jocularly that newcomers from Erin
received appointments as patrolmen
on landing at Castle Garden. 1t is
certainly a fact that the number of
Irish policemen is large, and the view
has been taken popularity that this
was due to the large influence exer-
eised by Irishmen in New York city
politics.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
MUST SAVE WHEAT FIELDS.

In order to save wheat fields of
the West, which he says are refusing
to grow wheat, Secretary Wilson of
the department of agriculture has
sent an expert to the northern part OF
Norway and Sweden to find a legum-
inous plant which will grow in a cold
climate. Such a plant would be val
liable to rotate with wheat, as II
would enrich the soil and insure a
good crop the following year.
Our great wheat fields along the
northern border will not grow wheat"
said the secretary, land unless Ameri-
can farmers change their methods
there will be a large increase in the
price of breadstuffs. The evil day
cannot long be postponed, notwith-
standing the fact that the farmers of
the Northwest believe they have solv-
ed the problem by permitting the
land to lay fallow for one year and
growing crop Of wheat every other
year.
with a continued decrease in the
yield in the Northwest the farmers of
Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Nebraska
Will begin growing wheat again, but
they will not do it until they can get
at least 81 a bushel. At present the
per capita consumption is from six to
seven bushels, and we are consuming
nearly all we raise" e."-Livestock
World.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
THE PRESS.

There is power. that sways tn,
world,
'Tis not the sword, tits not tn,
tongue;
II filings no Haunting flags ahead,
By surpliced cholrs tits never sung
1t watches while you strive or sleep
Its marvels earth and air have
wrought
Nor bolts. nor bars can ever keep
Their secrets from its X-ray thought
A miracle! o no, you guess!
1t is the Press
Halt, mouther of a musty past!
1t sends you skulking to the rear.
Hail, prophet of glad forecast
Its wires a-tingling, send good
cheer"
King soldier, priest, your day is
dead,
The people shout, their thrar is
DER;
The torch of truth flames out ahead
OF trumpet call and cannon roar:
Their champion in storm or stress.
1t is the Press!
Kate BrownIee Sherwood.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06

dealers are protected in the sacred
precincts of the great secret orders,
although nearly every one of the or
ders has a strict provision against ad-
mitting or retaining in membership
anyone connected with the traffic: it
is travesty on sense and justice to
say that society represents the highest
and noblest ideals of the worlds civ
ilization, as long as 1t thus bows be-
fore the worse than golden calf, grow
els before ill-gotten wealth and hugs
forbidden lepers to its bosom-aI for
the sake of their gold"
This is severe arraignment of So
ciety but when YOU turn on the true
searchlight of life it is not overdrawn
nor unjust
1t is cowardly and unjust to admit
the forbidden professions into the
highest social circles; where such pro-
fessions are admitted because of their
wealth, what incentive is there for
men in legitimate avocations to hold
up their heads and maintain their
self-respect?
What incentive to teach their boys
a hatred of the vices of gambling and
intemperance, where they see such
vices boldly and disgustingly fawned
upon by society, because of the tawdry
gliding of wealth that covers them?
1t it not time to draw the line? To
make such professions know and
keep their place? II there are good
fellows" in these professions, let them
sho wthei rcolors and their manhood
by forsaking what respectable So
ciety shuns
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06
Anatomical Humor.

'Tis clear why folks laugh in their
sleeve,
Since all the worlds aware,
Or just by thinking must perceive,
The funny-bone is there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06

The general land office has ac-
cepted the REIMBURSEMENT by the state
of Idaho Of $4,000 acres of worthless
land in the Seven Devils country.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-04-06

The recently authorized increase of
the number Of patrolmen by 400 has
led to a searching civil service exam
ination for applicants, of whom there
are more than 5000, and the result
of this examination is that in the
whole of the Greater New York con-
siderably more than so per cent of
those who passed both the physical
and the medical examinations were
either Irish-Americans or Irish born.
Such examinations are conducted on
the merit basis without any reference
to political influence.-New York
Sun
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
Rang The Bell Every Shot.

Ii any man on earth has a right
to vote, it is man who fought
the battles of his country, whether
he be II member of the Soldiers
Home or a member Of Congress.
The man who would deprive the
old soldiers (cithcr Federal or Con
Federated of the right of citizen
ship whether in the soldiers home
or ont of it, will find himself up
against it good and strong when
hc wants the votes of their friends
for Office.
Good by, Judge Evans. The
loyal people of the great State of
Missouri will see you later.
Wonder if Judge Evans disfran-
chisomcnt of the soldiers in the
Homo, will also include the Sol
diors of the Cross2
Judge Eyans, in his decision
ruling out the Soldiers Home vote
makes this wonderful announce
ment: "lf the inmates of these
institutions have right to vote
they also have right to hold Of
fee and could elect themselves and
control the municipal and county
affairs"
just think for a moment of those
old fellows, broken down in health
bent and glay, no longer able tc
battle with the world or take care
of themselves, just think Of them
getting ont and making a political
campaign for office, or even dis.
charging the duties of an Office il
one were thrust upon them. This
Idea is ridiculous and unworthy OF
the thought of any intelligent, So
ber-minded citizen. AS a matter
of fact, running for office is the
most abIebodied work II man car
engage in. We cannot see how &
man with such crude ideas can gel
elected TO office himself. Roll,
Shurpshootcr.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
Same Here.

The Bonneville Republican
points ont a still further detection
among Missouri Democrats, say
ing: "When the Democratic party
adopts 2 tariff revision, free trade
reciprocity platform for the next
campaign it will be compelled to
get along in Missouri without the
aid of Jasper county and the Fif-
teenth congressiona! district. The
zinc miners of Jasper county have
learned something about the tariff. -
While St. Francois county and
Thirteenth district are now Repub-
lican by small malorities, they
would be so by overwhelming ma
ioritics if there is to be any serious
tariff tinkering. Not only our
miners, but our mechanics, farm
ers, merchants and, in fact, every
one remembers the tariff for-reve
nue. days of our Uncle Grover
Excuse us, if YOU mean to pass
that plate again. -Farmington
News
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13

prisons. How it shames, shamel,
shames onr treatment of our blood
brothers North and South-we
who proclaim our love for the for
giving, gentle and mercifnl
Christ. What cruel barbarians
we, compared with the pagan
Nipponese. When we captured
the great leader of the South we
buried him in horrible dungeon,
weighted down with manacles and
heaped upon him and bis innocent,
cultivated wife and children every
indignity and insult that our clever
war lords could invent. When
Japan sailors captured Russia's
greatest sea captain in her last
crowning victory they carried him
as gently as women might do to
their sweetest white hospital, sum
moned to bis aid her greatest sur
geons and nursed him back to life
from deaths dark shadow as if his
adored wife stood by to direct
every act.
How it shames, shames. shamcs
Us alI.-Lewiston IlI.) Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
The Life of the Japanese Farmer

And recent writer, describing
the life of the Japanese farmer,
says;
"Measurcd in money he is not
rich. But he dwclIs IN comfort
able and inviting home, purged of
every taint of dirt and dust. The
transparent paper walls Of his
house. made Of bark from his nit
sumata shrubs, food his dwelling
with light and keep out the wind,
He enjoys good food served in
dainty but inexpensive dishes made
of native woods. Even in the
homes of the poorest, there are no
visible signs of poverty. There is
no squalor in Agricultural Japan.
The humblest peasant farmer is
clean, Industrious and comfortable.
The area of fence corners abandon
ed on many American farms to
to wild mustard, fennel and ple
weed would furnish comfortable
living to a whole famiIy in ruraI
Japan. Some idea of the tritiinQ
cost of living in Japan was giver
me by an American who has spent
fifteen years in the Empire. Ere
quently he takes Il vacation in tht
farming regions. He has goot
food, sleeps on clean and comfort
able quilts in impeccable houses
is carried about in country carts
and ut the end of two weeks h'
finds tha, his total expenses have
not exceed ten yen, or five dollars. =
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13

The St. Louis Republic, refer
ring to the departmental "scan
dals" at Washington, says they are
Fastening their own end, meaning
that they will lead to the early
overthrow of Republican snprem
fcy. Our city contemporary as
serts that such "ovils did not exist
under Cleveland's 3 administration" a."
and what evils did exist were so
ininitcsimal as to excite not even
Republican comment. The Re-
public must certainly be losing its
memory in its old age. Passing
over the many departmental abuses
that cropped out during Demo
cratic rule under Cleveland, we
will point to the single fact that
President Cleveland wns charged
by his own party with haying per-
,petrated the greatest official crime
and scandal in the history of our
government, i. c.-forming Il COM
bination for personal profit with
the Wall Street sharks. The Re-
publicans did not have to call at
fentiOn to this scandal" in tho ad-
ninistration, it forced itself upon
public notice to the extent that the
Democrats themselves discredited
and denounced their President be-
cause of it. There are still thous-
apds of Democrats in the country
who have never forgiven Cleveland
for tho shame he brought upon
their party and the nation.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
Blowing 1t In.

met man going home with Il
bag Of fruit; few days later by
chance we passed him again and
be had a small sack of candy. Our
companion on both occasions was
the same person. He remarked to
us that our friend was good fel
low, but he blew in all he made so
foolishly. We merely smiled in
reply. Bnt we could not help in
Our mind, as we walked along, to
draw conclusion between the
two. One was smoking cigar
that cost as much as the fruit
burning into ashes and blowing in
to the air the money the other
spent so ''foolishIy' for nicknacks,
that brought the smile Of happi-
ness to tho checks he once thought
so rosy and g!addencd the eyes that
still sparkled like thousands Of
diamonds with their tcIl-talc love
for him, carrying home for chubby
little hands and sweet little lips,
one by one the sweetest memories
of life, building evening after even
ing an image in a little heart of
home sweet home that no time,
even into eternity, would destroy
|-nourishing and kindling a new
love that would, in old age, look
back to those happ, home-comings
and bless his memory as the dear
est father that ever lived. But
what Of our friend, the critic
Yes, what of hims Which of the
two would you rather have been ?
-Gatesyille Messenger.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13

A citizen of johnson county was
found guilty Of jury bribing in a
murder case there one day Inst
week and fined $ll2O. The man
is millionaire. He paid his mon
ey, to him a mere bagatele, and
walks about free of further legal
molestation. His punishment by
small fine for so serious an Of
tense will be encouraging to other
miIIionaires to hold the laws Of the
country to scorn. If their offences
become so fragrant that exposure
cannot be evadcd, why few dol
lars will settle with the law. What
we need is more impartinlity of
Justice. as much penitenfiary for
the rich man who fractures the
criminal law as for the poor devil
who does it.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13

St. Francois county came to the
front again last week with one
murder and a second man so dan
gerously shot that second killing
may be added to tho list. The fire.
o,,ent murders there arc beginning
to cause the local papers to take
notice, and The Lead Belt News
suggests Il few legal hangings as
remedy. We note that in each
ease drink was the underlying
cause of these crimes, the partici-
pants having exercised their rights
of personal privilege in the matter
of induIging in liquor until they
were keyed up for murder and the
handy weapon did the rest. Judi
cial killings in expiaticn of muir
ders are no deterrent upon those
who kill as the result of liquor-in-
famed passions, they only add
the monumental heap of human
misery resulting from the initial
canse-liquur. We observe that
none of the St. Francois coun, V
,,apers have the courage to sng-
oest the er.,dicaii,n'uf this causc
of 50 much crime in their commun'
ity. while demanding the punish.
ment IF the perpetrators. Prob
ably they bend ,hc knee tn tho
"Pcrsonal Privilege dcspui, and
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13
Fourth Annual Horse Fair.

There will be horse fair Potosi under the auspices
of the Potosl Driving Club which hundred dollars
cash will be given for the best display of horses
and mules of various classes 1t be hoped that
farmers will take interest the fair and do all in their
power make it 1t is not designed money
making scheme and originated for the sole purpose of
forwarding the stock interests of the county, 1t is intended
this occasion organize Old Settlers Association
every year thereafter The oldest resident present will
be awarded silver cup All contestants for the cup will be
expected reg their date and place of birth
The date of the fair will be September 23d We bespeak
full attendance. Everybody should Particulars
premiums and other connected with it will appear
later.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-13

argue with themselves that no man
is his brothers keeper in this mat.
ter; but how quickly they call for
an invocation of the law when in the
abuse Of that ight by the iDdivid.
nal, because we allow it to him,
assaiIs social order. Is not society
in St. Francois county more re-
sponsible for these frequent muir
ders than the individuals who com
nit them.