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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
An odd wedding Custom.

A unique wedding custom prevails in
Manchuria. The bride and her attend
ants. all mounted on stills, proceed
through the main streets of the village
to the domicile Of the groom, who
meets the procession and conducts it
to the place where the ceremony is to
be performed. He and his friends are
also on stills. Social prominence is in
dicated not by richness Of attire, but
by the height of the stilts worn by the
assembled guests. The higher the rank
of the welded pair the loftier the stills
they wear If, as sometimes happens,
the contracting parties are Of differing
social standing the effect is more than
usually ludlcrous,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

One of the most carefully guarded
possessions of the United States treas
ury is a scrapbook that is always kept
shut up In a massive burglar proof safe
In the bureau of engraving and print
ing. Scarce any one has ever seen 1t
save high officials Of the department.
Its shabby outside gives no suggestion
Of the precious contents, yet pasted on
the yellow pages are proofs" taken
from all the important counterfeit
plates for paper money that have ever
been captured by the government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
A Man Is the Age of His Arteries.


While some persons are in full or
Eanic decadence at thirty-five years,
some others may not yet at fifty years
have undergone the notifications OF
nutrition when are the beginning of
old age, The capacity of man for
violent eXertion is determined by the
more or less complete integrity of the
nrterial tissues. In some cases arterial
sclerosis is nothing but the gradual
and slow consequences Of the advance
of age, but assumes rapid pace that
makes it fearful malady. In such
cases We can see young persons pre-
senting the same physiological reac-
tions against fatigue as the elderly
man. One of the first symptoms Of
that acute aging of the arteries which
is called arterial sclerosis is the
dyspnoea Of effort. All elderly men
are in different degrees tainted with
arterial degeneracy, and all ought to
avoid excessive muscular effort If they
would not wear out their arteries be-
fore the time that is, would not grow
old prematurely-fo every man is "of
the age of his arteries"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
The Importance of Advertising.

Time was when advertising was re-
garded as blowing ones own horn"
and there have been In 1t at times
fakes and frauds, just as there have
been in other lines Of business. All
that has changed very perceptibly in
the past three or four decades. Busi-
ness men have realized that the world
is too large to ask the people in 1t to
hunt around and find out for them
selves what the manufacturer makes
and what the merchant has to sell. The
possible consumer must be found and
told about what is for sale and why
he should buy it. That is all there is
to Advertising Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
A CordiaI weIcome

The first demand that the association
in charge of New York foundllngs had
to meet was for baby girl between
one and two years of age with blue
eyes, curly hair, dimple in chin, etc. A
number of hospitals and asylums were
canvassed, and finally Randalls island
produced a sole survivor eight months
old who had a number of the requisite
traits. The candidate was visited and
pronounced worthy. the home up the
river found to be all that could be de-
sired, and on stated afternoon the
agent took the train with her charge
AS she alighted at the station she no
ticed an unusual gathering of people
which was promptly explained by a
shout: There she Is! There is Mrs
Blanks babyw The entire village had
gathered to offer a welcome-Every.
body's Magazine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
London. First Omnibus.

The first London omnibus was really
much more gorgeous than its successor
of today. 1t was an imposing vehicle,
beautifully decorated and painted,
with accommodation for twenty-five
passengers inside, and was drawn by
three handsome bays, driven by a
smart coachman in livery, and its con-
ductor was gay in blue cloth uniform,
like midshipman. This conductor, by
the way, was the son Of a naval cap
tain and spoke French so well that 1t
was quite common for the poke bonnet
ed young ladies from Paddington to
ride as far as the city and back with
the object Of improving their French
by chatting with him. The fare from
the Yorkshire Stingo, at Paddington'
to the Bank was a shilling; halfway,
sixpence, and newspapers and books
were provided for the passengers
London Globe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
HYOMEI KILLS CATARRHAL
GERMS.
Its Healing Air Reaches Every Tissue
of Nose, Throat and Lungs.

Its Healing Air Reaches Every Tissue
of Nose, Throat and Lungs.
All the stomach dosing in the world
cannot do any actual good in the
treatment of catarrhal troubles, un-
less the nose and throat are complete
ly freed from catarrhal germs, and the
poison that they produce.
Hyomei is natures true cure for ca
tarrh. 1t destroys all germs in the
air passages and lungs, soothes and
heals the irritated mucous membrane.
and effectually drives from the system
all traces of the poison. When using
the Hyomei treatment, the air you
breathe Is like that on the mountains,
high above sea level. where the pine
woods fill the air with purifying and
healing qualities that give health and
strength to those suffering from dis
eases of the respiratory organs.
Breathed through the neat pocket in
haler that comes with every outfit,
the healing air of Hyomei reaches
every tissue of the nose, throat and
lungs, and immediate relief Is given,
and permanent cure is soon made.
Tallman & Co. have so much faith
in the remarkable curative powers of
Hyomei in the treatment of catarrhal
troubles, that they sell It under their
positive guarantee to refund the
money II the purchaser can say It has
not benefited. The complete outfit
costs $1.00, extra bottles 80 cents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
Largest shlnment of Robes.

The largest shipment of Indian
blankets and robes that was ever
made anywhere in one lot, has been
received I'm this city in one lot, has
been received in this city Jointly by
the Davls-Kaser company and the
Chicago store. The goods filled two
cars and are valued at $4,000. 50
unusual is this shipment that it was
necessary to secure special rates be-
fore they could be sent over the rail-
road. The blankets were made by
the Pendieton wooden mills and are
now stored in the basement of the
Davis Kaser company's store.-walla
Walla Union.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
They Got the "CIa,.y Eye.v

A certain confectioner in New York,
who caters chiefly to the little folks
of the neighborhood, lately arranged
his shop window with great care in
preparation for local festivity. The
crowning attraction Of the whole was
large chocolate tiger with most
realistic green eyes made of glass
marbles which had cost the designer
% cents apiece. In the tigers mouth
was card bearing the inscription,
Nothing in this window over 8 cents
a quarter pound"
A crowd of youngsters quickly as
sembled on the sidewalk, and present
ly, after much spelling over the pla-
card, two Of them invaded the shop
and deposited a nickel upon the count
er.
Say, mister" began the smaller
boy earnestly, gimme a quarter o. a
pound O. tiger-the piece with the eyes
inn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
How 1t Happened.

An English lawyer was cross examin-
ing the plaintiff in breach Of promise
case. "Was the defendants air when
he promised to marry you perfectly Sc
rlous or one Of jocularity?" he inquired.
"If you please, sir" was the reply,
at was all ruffled with i'm a-runnln'
is 'ands through It,"
you misapprehend my meaning"
said the lawyer WAS the promise
made in utter slncerityT
"No, sir, an no place like it. 1t was
made in the washouse, an me a-wring-
In the Clothes" replied the plaintiff
Harper's Weekly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

A humorist In Japan who jested all
his life told his friends when he was
dying that his body was not to be
washed after death, but was to be
taken at once to the family temple to
be cremated. When he died his in
structions were followed. AS soon as
it was set on fire the mourners were
astonlshed by several loud explosions.
At first they were inclined to take to
their heels, but curiosity got the better
of fear, and careful inspection showed
that the humorist had slowed away a
large number Of firecrackers about his
person before his death.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
ErihnN md Thirteen.

In Great Britain there are two partic-
ular superstitions which have probably
the largest following-that Friday is an
unlucky day and that thirteen is an un-
lucky number. Fridays bad character
was derived from the fact that 1t was
the day of our Lords crucifXion, as
well as the one on which Adam and
Eve ate the forbidden fruit, and like
wise the day of their death. Sailors
have still strong objection to begin
ming a voyage on that day, although
modern conditions often make ii i'm
perative. In Christian countries, too
the superstition of thirteen at dinner
being unlucky and that one Of the din
ers will die before the year is out is
also of Biblical origin, being revived
from the last supper of our Lord with
his twelve apostles, but the supersti-
ton is much anterior to Christianity.
Thirteen at dinner in old Morse mythol-
ogy was deemed unlucky because at a
banquet in the Valhalla Loki once in
truded, making the thirteenth guest,
and Baldur was slain.-London Globe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Holland is said to be the home and
birthplace of skating, and without
ioubt skating was first practiced there
and in the far north. In country Of
lakes and canals the necessity of walk
Ing and running on ice must have been
felt from the earliest days. In Hol.
land they show the bone skates which
were found in one of the mounds of
which a Friesland village was built.
The skates were fastened to the feet
by straps passed through holes which
were mace in the bones. A Danish
Historian mentions the sport in 1134.
The bone skates were also first used IN
England. A writer In his account Of
he amusements of the young people Of
London in the twelfth century men
tons the fact that it was usual for
them to fasten the leg bones Of ami
mails under the soles Of their feet by
tying them around their ankles; then,
taking a pole shod with iron, they push
Cd themselves forward with great ra
pldlty by striking this pole into the Ice
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
When Leather wn. Money.

Leather was very early used as a
currency, the Romans employing it for
this purpose before either gold, silver
or brass came into common use His
tory is full of references showing that
leather was used by the ancients as a
sort of circulating medium of eX-
change. 1t is said on good authority
that so late as during the reign of
Louis MI. of France the country be-
came so impoverished and as a con
sequence money was so scarce that
little pieces of leather with a small
silver nail driven through each were
in general use as money. Some few
specimens Of this leather money are
still in existence, but are only to be
found in the possession Of numis
matists, by whom they are highly
priced.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
The Bulldogs Nose.

Froude told DIR. Boyd an interesting
little anecdote of an Oxford under
graduate who was asked In an examl-
nation In Paleys evidence" If he
could mention a solitary instance Of
the divine goodness which he had dis
covered for himself. YES" he replied,
"the conformation of the nose Of the
bulldog. Its nose Is so retracted that 1t
can hang on to the bull and yet breathe
freely. But for this 1t would soon have
to let 60"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
An Easy Problem.

A man wanted a ticket to Olathe and
had only two dollar bill. 1t required
So to get the ticket. He took the two
dollar bill to a pawnshop and pawned
1t for $1.50. On his way back to the
station he met a friend, to whom he
sold the pawn ticket for s1.50. That
gave him $3 Now, who's out that dol
lar?-Kansas City Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
The EnAy Job Youth.

Whenever | see youth looking for
"a soft snap" l pity him. There can
be no doubt where he will end If he
does not change bis tactics. If he does
not brace up, take stock Of himself and
put vim and purpose and energy into
his life he will surely Join the great
army of the might have beens."-Suc-
cess.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
cultiyate Your wife,s FrIendahip


If a man has a good wife he has the
best friend it is possible to have. "a
mans best friend" says Bulwer Lyt-
ton, sis wife of good sense and good
heart, whom he loves and who loves
him. In woman there are at once a
subtle delicacy of tact and a plain
soundness of judgment which are rare
ly combined to an equal degree in a
man. A woman, If she be really your
friend, will have sensitive regard for
your character, honor and repute. She
will seldom counsel you to do shabby
thing, for a woman always desires to
be proud Of you. At the same time her
constitutional timldity makes her more
cautious than your male friend. She
therefore seldom counsels you to do an
imprudent deed"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
Try.

Try to be something in this world,
and you will be something. Aim at ex-
cellence, and excellence will be attain
ed. This is the greatest secret Of sue
cess and eminence. II cannot do 1t"
never accomplished anything. II will
try" has wrought wonders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

1t is in making endless additions to
self, in the endless expansion Of its
powers, in endless growth in wisdom
and beauty, that the spirit Of the hui
man race finds its ideal. To reach this
ideal culture is an indispensable aid,
and that is the true value Of culture.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
PhiIadeIphia,s Rapid Gait.

These" said the epicure to the
bright Philadelphia girl, "are snalls. l
suppose Philadelphia people don't eat
them for fear of cannlballsm."
"Oh, no." was the answer; ut isn't
that. We couldn't catch them."-Wash.
ington Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
Annenrnncer Deceptive.

Mr.. Headstall-That horse you bought
yesterday Is a vicious looking animal.
Is he kindf Mr.. Cropper-Kindf ]
should think so. Why, when he came
out of the stable he stood upon his hind
legs and tried to embrace me.-Puck.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
DROUTH IS GENERAL
RANGE CATTLE LOSING
FLESH ALL OVER STATE.

Streams Getting Low and Pasturage
Short-Spring Wheat and Oats
Yield Disappointing on Account of
Slrunken Berry-GIand Ronde
Beet Crop Less Than Last Year
Peaches Plentiful and Average Crop
OF Other Fruits-AI Root Crops
Need Rain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

A generally ignored point in assessing
the many reasons why American girls
are so popular is the very captivating
shade of Difference with which they
treat those older than themselves
Lady's Pictorial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
snmethInR Got AMnr.

you say the chicken soup isn't good.
Why. told the cook how to make It,
Perhaps she didn't catch the idea"
"No. think it was the chicken she
didn't catch"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
Mans Vanity.

There is no exaggerated and bare
faced compliment man will not swal-
low greedily If 1t be served up by a
woman. And his complacency under
the process Of swallowing is something
delicious to witness.-Lady's Realm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
Time tn HreaIx.

Miss Ascum-Have you really broken
off your engagement to him? Miss Fly
tie-Oh, yes, just had to- He was get
ting too sentlmental-began to talk to
me about matrimony. = Philadelphia
Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16
His BIuH.

Hojack-Why are you consulting the
dictionary? thought you knew how to
spell Tomdik-I do. l am not looking
for information. but for corroboratlon
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Weary Walker-Dis paper says dat
worry kills more fellers dan work.
Tired Tatters--I reckon dats right, but
dey amt nothin' wot worries me like
work.-Atlanta Constitution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Cyrus Walker has refused s52s.000
for 120 feet square at the. corner OF
Second and Madison streets, Seattle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Lost-All desire to use any other
than "Cleveland's Baking Powder"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Opinion in good men is but knowledge
In the msking.-Milton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Men are sent into the world with
pills Of credit and seldom draw to their
full Walpole.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-08-16

Don't call your father "the old
man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09

from here. and spent the entire fell ana winter in the woods In spring hoose, vetPs health had improved to sueh :: degree that he was able to resume ms studies at Harvard, and since then mas been a well man. .
 Shortly after President Mckinley died and MT. Roosevelt succeeded to his place In the White House, Sewell received a letter from the President inviting nm to visit him at the executive mansion. Sew ell had never been out of Island Falls but he took his family and spent week in Washington. When he came back his townspeople asked him how he liked the trip.
 .An right" said Bill, "but if Theodore Roosevelt wasn't in that town I'd never gone there.
 Phair. the man who has tried to retain his position as Collector for the district, controls all the potato starch mills in Northern Maine, and is regarded as the richest man in the state. He has had powerful backing in his contest for reap pointment, but acknowledges that there is some friendship in politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09
CITY UNDER CANVAS.
A Community of Summer DwelIers
 Off the Coast of California.

Victor Smith in Public Opinion.
 On the island of Santa Catalina, off the coast of California, there is city of summer dwellers in tents called Ava lon.
 In the winter months the tents and their equipment are stored under one im- mense canvas, larger than any belonging to the greatest show on earth, and all are numbered and classified. The winter population is about 1900. Near the mid- dle of April there is a revolution. 1t Is as startling as anything that ever was told in the "Arabian Nights" city of tents furnished for summer homes springs up in the twinkling of an eye and the rush of tenters begins. The Oklahoma rush was not a circumstance Two boats a day arrive from the main- land, and presently there is a population of S0,O0O in Avalon. A round trip ticket from Los Angeles costs $2.75. The rent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09
MEETING AT EAST LAKE.
Societies of Different Denominations Will Meet Tomorrow Afternoon.

There will be union meeting of the societies of the different denominations of East Lake Monday afternoon at o'clck, at the Methodist church.
 The programme follows:
 Devotions- Mrs. Alexander of Cumber- land Presbyterian church.
 Home Missions work of each church. Baptist, Mrs. N. A. Barrett; Presbyterian Mrs. Latiner; Methodist Mrs. J. w Finch.
 Foreign work of each church-Presby. terian, Mrs. Waddell; Baptist Mrs. Meizo Methodist, Mrs. Johnson.
 Music.
 East Lakes needs in mission work-Mrs E. J. Robinson.
 Discussion.
 Methods of raising money, Mrs. D. Nc Lendon.
 Music.
 Best methods for Bible study-Mrs. J W. Hargrove.
 Discussion.
 Music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09
of tent is nominal. Ground and water

of tent is nominal. Ground and water are free.
 The company owns central store, or commissary, where every description or food may be bought, cooked or uncook- ed. It is not necessary for the tenter to keep house to the extent of maintain ing a culinary department. Families eitn- CT board at the hotel or take home food carefully prepared by expert cooks. All the labor of housekeeping may be avoid ed at pleasure, and the whole or one time given over to relaxation and rest. The best brass band that is to be had In Southern California gives open-air con- certs daily, seats being provided for l5oo persons. No smoking is allowed within the area of seats. After concert last ing two hours the band adjourns to the pavilion, where ball is given free to the inhabitants of Avalon. Non-residents are invited to participate. There are reading rooms and libraries.
 There Is not uniformed policeman to be found in Avalon A few plain clothes men mingle with the population and have authority to make arrests, but their office is a sinecure. The tents are open day and night, yet never does one hear of Garvin entering to steal so much
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09
"BIG BILL" sEWELL,
The Presidents Friend, Is Made lr
 ternal Revenue Collector.

From Island Falls (Maine) Correspond
 ent New York World.
 While teaching Theodore Roosevelt to hunt deer and shoot moose in the Maine woods, twenty-five years ago, William w. Sewell learned politics so thoroughly that he has defeated a millionaire in a contest for public office. Sewell will be Roosevelt's appointment as collector Of internal revenue for the Aroostook dis trict, which covers more territory than any other collection district in New Eng land. The present incumbent. Thomas II. Phair. of Presque Isle has put up hard fight for reappointment, but the President has assured Sewell that there will be a chance when the official is named and that the old hunter will get the job
 'srhey can't down me-" Mir. Sewell said to World reported. five had stronger backing for the job than a Maine man ever had for any government position, and when my name is announced as col lector for this Aroostook district you'll find me ready for the place.
 Sewell already holds a government job. being postmaster here by President Roosevelt's appointment some time ago Sorting the mail of his neighbor Is not to his liking, so last March he took a trip to Washington to see the President. He came away assured that his wishes would be granted.
 Sewell Is a typical Maine woodsman, and is the first white person born in this town. In 1880, when Roosevelt was stu dent at Harvard college and was taken so i'll that his physicians said he could not recover, Sewell invited the young man to come to Maine and hunt and fish. Roosevelt, in the care of a corps of nurses, came on against the wishes of two physicians. fownspeopie like to talk about the little thin boy who wore glasses and didn't seem to care for any one in the Island Falls. and how great was his liking for ''Big Bill'' Sewell. The two went to Savelps camp few miles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-09
Mrs. Josephine Chamberlain.

Mrs Josephine Chamberlain, wife of Walter Chamberlain the architect, died at their residence, No. 935 Alabama street.
 yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Tie
 funeral will be from the First Christian church, of which the deceased was a
 member, tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The remains will be taken to Knoxville over the Alabama Great Southern at GAO o'clock for burial. Mrs. Chamberlain's
 death is a peculiarly sad one in that she and her husband have lost two children and MT. Chamberlains mother in the past two years. Besides her husband the de- ceased leaves one son, Frank Chamber lain.