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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01
no EXCUSE FOR RAsCALs.

{. f. S. Wood, perhaps one of the
most brilliant writer's on economics
in oregon, delivered an address be-
fore the Young Peoples Culture club
of Portland, last sunday in which he
reviewed the land laws of the United
States, and hoped to explain, by an
exposition of the inner corruption of
those laws and the invitations to
fraud contained in them, the enor-
nous amount of dishonesty that has
been practiced through them.
In short, the tenor of the address
was to excuse the individual fraud
because the law under which he op-
Grated was wrong and invited crook
edness. Colonel Wood does not aim
to excuse the rascals because of bad
laws. but his address would lead
many to this conclusion. He will be
s misunderstood.
While the vicious timber and stone
law has been in effect and thousands
of rascals have stolen from the gov
.arument through this act, yet there
are thousands of honorable men who
have refused to steal by this law. 1t
is the individual and not the law
that is at fault, in the first analysis.
Because your ueighbor's stable
door is unlocked, is no inducement
for you to become a horse thief, if
YOU are an honest man. Because
your neighbor leaves her jewels un-
guarded and goes to church in the
evening, is no inducement for you to
turn burglar, if you are truly hon
orable man. 1t is the individual
looking for a loophole in a law OF
for a chance to steal, who takes ad-
vantage of such measures, and truly
honorable and upright men are not
ensnared even the though the law in
vites fraud.
There are thousands of men whC
would not murder if the penalty fo
murder should be reduced or abol
ished. Thousands of men would no
steal, although the punishment
should be removed And likewise
there are thousands Of honorabl
men who have refused to take ad
vantage of the opportunity to stea
through corrupt laws, and they wi
steadily refuse to do so in future
although the laws remain on the stat
ute book.
Individual honesty, higher individ
ual standards, cleaner individualitie
are what is needed in society. Yo
can never legislate a rascal out
his tricks. There must be some II
dividual responsibility and individu'
awakening of the moral sense.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01
NO REASON FOR IT.
When Pendleton Citizens Show the
Way.


There cen be no just reason wh7
any reader of this will continue to
suffer the torture of an aching back,
the annoyance of urinary disorders,
the dangers Of diabetes or any kidney
ills when relief is SO near at hand and
the most positive proof given that
they can be cured. Read what a
Pendleton citizen says:
Mrs. C. C. Hendricks, wife of c. C.
Hendricks, insurance agent living at
40S West Court street, says: when
1 first head of Doan's Kidney Pills
had been suffering for over year
with pains in my loins and back and
with a weakness of the kidneys, and
1 therefore decided at once to try the
pills. I got box at the Brock & Nc
Comas Co. drug store. Now, don't
want to say that they have entirely
cured me, for the trouble may return
some time in the future, but they en-
tirely relieved the backache and up
to this time 1 have had no return of
the trouble. Only the other day I
told a lady friend who is suffering
from kidney trouble, to try them,
and have recommended them to
others. 1 shall continue to do So"
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents per box. Foster Milburn Co,
Buffalo, N. Y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01
pain 3
Newport News, Va, Iuly a, 1oo3.

Newport News, Va, July "a, 1903.
Last summer while recovering from ILL.,
ness of fever, had a severe attack of
Infsmmstory Rheumatism in the knees,
from which / was unable to leave my
room for several months. 1 was treated
by two doctors and also tried different
kinds of linaments and medicines which
seemed to relieve me from pain for
awhile, but at the same time I was not
any nearer getting we'll. One day while
reading a paper saw an advertisement
of S. S. S. for Rheumatism. 1 decided
to give it a trial, which I did at once.
After | had taken three bottles felt a
great deal better, and I still continued
to take it regularly until I was entirely
cured. / now feel better than for years,
and I cheerfully recommend S. S. S. to
any one suffering from Rheumatism.
6I3 32d St. CHAs. E. GILDERsLEEvE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01

tering wedge. 1t is not what the state
should have, since irrigation is one
of the greatest issues in the state, but
it will answer the purpose until the
members of the legislature and the
people are educated to a better under
standing of the subject
Willamette valley can study irri-
CATION with incalculable benefit to
herself Had she been prepared with
systems of irrigation last year. she
would have raised a full crop of oats,
wheat and clover, instead of a fourth
of crop in some places and no crop
in other places. With her magnifi-
cent stream systems, irrigation of all
her lands is possible and as climates
change and rain fall varies, it may be
an absolute necessity, even in the wet
counties.
The willamette valley members of
the legislature forced out every phase
of the law which would interfere with
private interests in that section, maxi
ing it read that the government could
only divert water for the RECLA-
NATION OF ARID LANDS, in order
to prevent further government ap-
preparations of water and further ex-
tension of this beneficent work, where
it might interfere with log driving,
mining or private power systems.
Under the new law, the work of
the government is confined to the
arid counties, and the activity of the
state is hampered by the limitations
placed on the state engineer The
stream systems should be measured
gradually, as the state becomes set
tied, and the volume of water, ap-
propriated and unappropriated, in
every stream should be determined
for purposes of record and to syste-
! uldliLe lHe Nplh VI lu'uiC Ni9'ii'N
ton. The irrigation districts and ir'
rigation commissioners for the diff
ferent districts should have beer
created. to simplify the work in diff
ferent districts of the state.
Utah and Idaho are thriving ant
rapidly advancing under such Law
as was first proposed by the irriga
ton commission. Oregon woulC
profit by it and such a law will b'
enacted. perhaps at the next session
of the legislature. In the meantime
let the friends of advanced irrigation
legislation keep everlastingly at it.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01

The greatest benefits to come from
the location of the headquarters of
the Women of Woodcraft in this city
will be enjoyed by the business men.
1t is to them that the city looks for
the actual work of securing the
headquarters. They must agitate the
matter, keep it constantly before the
public, and not only join the order
themselves, but induce every employe
and associate possible to join. The
organizers can do little without the
active cooperation of the business
men. Merchants, bankers, property
owners of all kinds who will benefit
by this movement to secure an in
stitution for PendIeton which will
mean the expenditure of about $14O,-
600 annually in this city, must be-
come members of the organization.
The insurance furnished is first-class,
the financial condition of the order
is gilt edged, the investments are all
permanent and substantial and aside
from the business features of this
movement for Pendleton, the insur-
ance features are an inducement for
Pendleton people to join. The order
at large knows that Pendleton has
not treated it as it should. For eight
years the head office of the grand
guardian has been here. The sum or
S7O0 per month is expended in TINS
citv in salaries, and yet few of the
business men know that such an or
der exists. It is time for Pendleton
to wake up, if this plum is to be Sc
cured. The time is ripe, now not
next week, for we have only month
in which to work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01
The Cars Wealth.

The czar's income from crown and
state domains is reckoned at $780,
900 a year, or more than three times
as much as England's king is allowed.
More than 40 members of the imper-
ial family have enormous revenues
from property set aside by the gov
ernment for their support. The jew
els in possession of the Russian royal
family are unequaled in value and
splendor.-New York Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01
NEW IRRIGATION LAW.

The East Oregonian is the first pa
per in oregon to publish the new ir-
rigation law of oregon as amended
and finally passed at the last hour
nv the legislature. The complete
law is presented today and is COM
mended TO the close inspection of
farmers and irrigators.
It is not perfect, but it is an en-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01

The Louis and Clark exposition
buildings will be protected from dan
ger of fire by a regular automatic
system of fire alarms. The system
works like ordinary improved city
systems, automatically harnessing the
horses to the fire engines and wag-
ons, as well as sounding the alarm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-03-01

one reason lawyers are so smart is
that they have to be in order to keep
out of Jail for shady practice.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
Special to The journal.

Special to The Journal.
La Moure, N. D., June 29.-The
above is a goodlikeness of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene 3. Reilly, parents Of the four
babies, three girls and boy, born here
on Monday morning. Deep regret is
felt because of the death Tuesday night
of the boy. Crowds of curious persons
visited the Reilly home all day Monday
and it is thought that the constant ex
posture to which the little one was sub
iected may have contributed to its
death. H..
All three of the little girls appear tc
be getting along nicely. Shortly after
birth the babies were weighed, and il
was found that the boy tipped the
scales' at two and three-fourths pound.
while one of the girls weighed three ano
the other two four pounds each.
An interesting circumstance in con
nection with the unique event is the fac
that the attending physician, DR.. R. w
Slough, had just entered upon his pro
fessional career, having arrived las
week directly from the School of PhYsi
clans and Surgeons Of Chicago. 1t is es
timated that not more than one physi
clan in 1000 has an experience of thi
character in the course Of life prac
tice.
| A handsome purse was subscribed b,
citizens and presented to Mr.. and Mrs
! Reilly.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
GRAFTERS FEEL
THE HALTER DRAW
Warrants, in Preparation at MID.
waukee Under Indictments
Returned by Jury.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Milwaukee, June 29.-The first batch
Of indictments was voted by the grand
jury late yesterday afternoon, Sand last
night CONSERVATION reigned in the;
ranks Of the grafters.
AS nearly as can be learned, the in-s
dicted persons are mostly county Of
feials who have been implicated thru
the confessions made by Otto Seidel
and Edward F. Strauss. In these con-;
ty contracts and numerous other trans
the last six years have been laid bare
They include the alleged grating prac-
hospital ius1d al 'l addition, the new county
morgue, the letting Of various county
contracts and numerous other trans
actions. It is said that no less than
twenty supervisors have been involved
in the confessions.
The jury adjourned until Friday, by
which time the district attorney will,
Every day brings out new stories
about the investigation under way. For
long time the district attorney has
| been at work trying to get ex5Alder-
| man William Murphy to confess, but
| without success. McGovern has an idea
that Murphy has information involving
"big ones" and has promised him im-
,munity if he sstpeachees:" Murphy has
Deen convicted OF graItlng, sentenced TO
one year in the workhpuse and has
served part of his, time. Recently he
was released and new trial was
granted, which he is now awaiting.
In the last two days there have been
persistent rumors that he has decided
to confess, but Murphy denies that
there is any trouth in this statement.
1t is believed that the grand jury
| will take up the charges of corruption
made in connection with the passage
Of the barber bill at Madison
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
KILLED COMRADE;;
BURNED HIS BODY
King, a Murderer Of the Wilder
ness, Twice Convicted on
Evidence of Indians.
Special to The Journal.

Special to Tho Journal.
Edmonton, N w. r., June 29.--The
second trial Of Charles King, the wilder
ness murderer of Edward Hayward, an
Englishman, was closed last evening by
an address of three hours by the crown
prosecutor. The Judge summed up
strongly against the prisoner and the
jury again returned verdict of guilty.
When the judge asked if he had any
thing to say, the prisoner replied:
i am not guilty. The last time L
saw Hayward he was alive, and / hope
that if he is dead the murderer will
soon be found
The Judge then sentenced King to be
hanged at Mounted Police barracks at
Fort Saskatchewan, on Aug. 81. He
USED the eond DEM to prepa1e to meet
his God.
At the first trial, King, who comes
from Salt Lake City, was found guilty
and sentenced to be hanged on May
10, but was granted new trial on a
| technicality. Surrounded by web of
circumstantial evidence, King will pay
| the penalty of his crime, which con-
| sisted of killing his companion on the
shores of Lesser Slave lake, in, the far
north, and afterward burning the body.
Including the preliminary hearing.
| over eighty witnesses, mostly from the
| north, were brought in three times to
| give evidence. Indian cunning detected
! the murder and the aborigines were in
| a majority as witnesses.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
FIGHTS MONOPOLY
OF STANDARD OIL
Action in Courts Intended to Open
Many Markets to indie
pendents.
New York Sun Special Service.


Washington, June 29.-The Standard
Oil company must prepare for the ferc-
est fight of its existence if it hopes
to maintain the monopoly it has here
tofore enjoyed. The independent re-
fners have inaugurated the most vigor-
GUS war yet waged, and the prospects
of success are better than in any pre-
v9ns sf i be OF e as By
M. Guffey, the prominent Pennsylvania
politician, who today, thru his counsel.
filed a petition with the interstate COM
MERGE commission against the Standard
Oil company.
The petition comprises a complaint
from the Gulf Oil Refining company
Of Port Arthur, Texas, ct which. Colonel
Guffey is president. against the Illinois
Central, the Louisville & Nashville, the
Cincinnati, New Orleans g. Texas Pa
cifc, the Alabama Great Southern and
the New Orleans & Northeastern Rail-
road companies, alleging that these rail
roads have all entered into combina-
ton with the Standard Oil company by
| which that company is given monop-
oily of the oil business thru discrim-
mating rates that are prohibitive to
the products of the complainant.
The Standard and the Roads.
The interstate commission is asked
to investigate the matter and hear the
testimony Of the compliments, show
ing that the laws are being violated
| both by the Standard Oil company and
! by the defendant railroad companies.
If the testimony is sufficient to prove
the assertions Of the Gulf company,
there is no question that the various
| railroads named in the complaint viii
be enjoined and prosecuted.
The effect hoped for will be to open
] markets now held exclusively by the
/ Standard Oil company to independent
operators and to restore such compete
| ton in the oil business as has not ex-
| listed since the Standard Oil company
was first organized.
| formidable Action.
| In the opinion of members of the In
| terstate commerce commission, the ac-
ton instituted is the most formidable
/ the Standard Oil has yet had to meet.
/ and it will unquestionably lead to sim
liar proceedings against other roads nn.
| til the Standard Oil has been deprived
of the enormous advantages it now en-
| joys thru Discrimination in rates.
In the brief fled today the general
charge is made that while the STANDARD
company is able to send its oil south at
low rates, the railroads will not take
southern oil north except et rates 30
excessive as to be prohibitive. The pur-
pose Of the Independents is to compel
the railroads to haul their oil from
Texas and Louisiana at such rates az
all northern and eastern markets.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
To Portland, Oregon,
Through Scenic Colorado.

The North Western Line is now sell
ing excursion tickets to Portland and
return at the very low rate Of $4,000.
Good going via Denver and Salt Lake,
with 2O6-ni1e ride along the famous
Columbia river, The Amazon of North
America, greater in volume than the
Mississippi and more beautiful than. the
Hudson. Choice of returning via the
same route or via Northern Pacific
Great Northern or 500 Pacific. Get full
information at 600 Nicollet avenue
Minneapolis. MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
MOVING

~~~%~~~~~%~~~~>~~~~
THE BOYD TRANSFER & STORAGE co, HAS
unequaled facilities for moving, storing pack
ing and shipping household goods and quotes
REDUCED FREIGHT RATES thereon to Chi
cago, Denver, Spokane and Pacific coast points.
Others advertise such rates, and may succeed
occasionally in making up car, but we alone
are able to ship with sufficient frequency and
regularity to insure prompt and reliable serv-
ice. For the best of service at the lowest
rates write or call at 46 Sd st s.
MINNEAPOLIS TRANSFER AND STORAGE
Co. have best facilities for handling and stor-
ing household goods; expert furniture packers;
satisfaction assured; car rates to Pacific coast
and other points. Can save you money Do
not be deceived by other advertisers. We can
and will do what we agree regarding car rates.
Write call. Safes aud heavy machinery
moved by experts. 122s 9Th st 8. Both phones.
THE TWIN CITY VAN AND STORAGE co.
will pack. ship or store your household goods.
We will give you low rates on goods west or
south. See us if you want the best. We are
the original mixed shippers. We handle
Safes, boilers and machinery.
Office. 61a 4th st N.
THE o. C. PETERSON EXPRESS & STORAGE
age or shipment Experienced help only; best
storage in the city. Both phones. sol I'd av S.
CAMERON'S TRANSFER AND STORAGE; EX.
pert packers for storage or shipment; large and
commodious vans for moving. Office, 200 Nicol-
let: both phones 120S. Residence T. G. 1924.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
Going East via the Lakes,

Excursion tickets now on sale at of.
fees of the North-W estern Line to Port
Arthur, Houghton, Hancock, Sault Ste
Buffalo, both ways via Lake from Du.
luth, or return all rail from Detroit
Cleveland or Buffalo.
Get rates and information at COG
Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29
ROBBED A YOUNG WOMAN
Cowardly Thief Beat His Victim Int
Insensibility.

LITCHFIELD, MINN.-Herman Miller OF
Hutchinson was arrested and taken before jos.
tice w. S.. Jones of Dassel and bound over to
the grand jury charged with assaultng and rob
bling young woman Of Dassel town. She car
ried her money in pocketbook and did not
instantly comply with his request to give II
up, whereupon he struck her three times, two
Of the blows being in the face. She was made
insensible.
Freeman S. Leavitt Miss Mae webste,
Munroe were married.
Charles A. Magnuson died at the home Of h1s
brother John near Pleasant Grove, at the age
Of "a, " s..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

Christian Endeavor at Baltimore.
The official party will leave Mime
apolis for Baltimore at 500 pm. July
Bird, via the c., M. & St. P. Railway.
For berth reservations and further in
formation apply to c.. R. Lewis, G. P.
& T. A., 1913 Nicollet Ave-, OFT. N.
Jayne, Bank of Commerce Building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

We repair pitch and gravel roofs
Carey Roofing after ten years service
perfectly sound and water tight. See
~. s. Mott CO., Tel. $40.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

FAULKTON, S. D.-Joseph Powell, one Of
Of Rright's disease at the age OF SO. leaving
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

MANKATO, MINN.-Dr. S. NJ Morrison died
son. in Mankato township, as the result of a
stroke Of apoplexy. He was S9.sSA daughter
and eight sons. of whom is A. NJ Morrison
editor of the Mankato Journal survive him
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

SPRING VALLEY, MINN.-This city will
celebrate the Fourth. Oar f. Reese of St.
Paul has been chosen orator.-On July II
to Is in grand street carnival will be held here
and the merchants enthusiastic over max
ing the event a strong one.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

HIGHMORE. S. D.-.Mrs. O. R. Van Etteu.
wife Of Captain Van Etten, the noted temper.
ance lecturer died suddenly today at her home
fifteen miles north of this city. She was about
10. Heart disease was the cause of her death.
GRAND MEADOW, .MINN.--Bert Flagge, who
had been resident of Grand Meadow for seven
teen years died at Cambridge His body was
brought here today for burial.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

Avoid the Noise and Turmoil :
of the Fourth by going to White Bear
for the day. It's cool there. You can
fish. Take the family and ego be
happy Leafet showing special train
service on application. q. F.. Mcneil,
City Passenger Agent, No. - Nicollet
House Bid, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-29

ABERDEEN, S. D.-Charles W. Hermance
an early and respected resident Of Aberdeen.
died. of hemorrhage Of the lungs. aged 49, Mr..
Hermance came TO- Is South Dakota with Albany
across the county line In Edmunds county. Ten
years ago he retired from farming and moved to
Aberdeen: where he became secretary treasurer
of the Coe & Howard Abstract company.