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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
THE ESKIMO CANOE.
II Is a Curious Little Craft That IL
Cranky, Yet Safe.


1t is in Greenland that the hunting
ability Of the Eskimo reaches its high
est development. He has a fine me-
chanlcal skill. Bones, ivory, stones, a
little driftwood, skins and the sinew
of the reindeer are the materials from
which he must make his boat and
weapons. There is nothing else. Says
Greenland traveller: "Of these the
Eskimo builds canoe, its frame of
bones and driftwood, its covering of
translucent sealskin sewed together
with slnew. This kayak is decked over,
except for hole in the middle framed
with a wooden ring. The Eskimo
wriggles into this hole, his legs extend
ed into the fore part Of the boat.
Round his waist there is a cylinder
of sealskin, the lower edge of which
draws over the wooden ring and Is
pulled tight with a thong, making all
water tight to the armpits. For heavy
weather the cylinder is part of skin
shirt with a hood. Strings tighten this
hood to the face and cuffs to the
wrists, while a pair Of long sleeved
mitts protect the hands and arms.
80 rigged a good man can turn his
canoe bottsm upward and right him
self again with sliding strokes Of his
paddle, for he is as waterproof as a
duck. Moreover, his vessel is so flexi-
BILE that it Is almost safe from being
crushed in the Ice drift and, being lin
Der, is extremely swift when propelled
by the double ended paddle.
"On the other hand, the vessel is so
cranky that only about two-thlrds Of
the native men have nerve and bal
ance enough to hunt. Only three or
four Danes In all Greenland have
dared use a kayak"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
Children QUICK nnd Slow.

Children of splendid intellectual en-
dowments are sometimes thought to be
stupid" says an observing teacher.
"The sharp child who learns a lesson
in the shortest possible time, who is
first with his answers In the mental
arithmetic class, who can produce
dates and geographical names on de-
mand, is the one the teacher loves, and
most commonly he is the one who in
after life goes on the safe road to com
petence, but he is not one Of those
whose thoughts will be treasured by
the world long after he has quilted 1t.
And quite often the so called stupid
child is one of the dreamers in whom
are the powers Of the artist, poet or
philosopher struggling for expression"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

ticeable AT one place things were In
such bad sanitary condition that 1
issued a nuisance notice and will pros
ecute II conditions are not improved
when the time limit expires.
Finding that the express compa-
MES were largely responsible for filthy
condition of meat that is shipped to
the city, l went with the assistant
health officer to Mr.. Shelby, OF the
Wells Fargo company, to see if they
could not be be"induced to put hooks in
the cars on which to hang meat in
stead of throwing it on the floor
where 1t got covered with all kinds
Of filth, and sometimes with filth from
chicken coops. Mr.. Shelby informed
me that 1t would take too much room
and they would not do 1t unless COM
pelled, and then they would stop car
rying it. II appears to me to be a
matter the city should look into"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
A MEDIAEVAL NAVY.
The Queer Implements of Attack and
Defense That Were Used.


Very strange to modern eyes would
be the armament of Great Brltaln's
medieval navy. The very names of
many Of the implements OF attack and
defense sound queer. According to the
books, in the year 1887 the vessels Of
the navy were furnished with "es-
pringalds," ancient spring guns; "hau-
bergeonA" coats OF mail; "baclnets,"
small helmets; bows, arrows, doublets,
targets; ''pavises," large shields placed
at the sides and serving the double
purpose Of protection against the sea
and against the enemy; lances and
firing barrels" AS early as 1885
cannon formed part Of the armament
of ships, and about 1872 guns and gun
powder We're commonly used. Among
the stores belonging to one vessel of
that time were three iron cannon with
five chambers, hand gun and three
old stone bags, probably for shot, An
other ship had an iron cannon with two
chambers and one brass cannon with
one chamber.
-hAANhb OkASA VI W III
used at that time were cannon
paviors" or stone shot throwers and
"murtherers," which were smaller and
threw any kind of shot. There were
also "basilisks," port pieces" 'stock
fowlers,' "sakers" and "bombards."
The bombards were of hammered iron,
made OF bGs welded and bound to-
gether with iron bands. They threw
stone shot weighing between 40
pounds and 195 pounds. A battery of
these erected on a slip Of land at the
naval battle Of Chioggla Q3SW between
the Yenetians and the Genoese did
great damage. They were loaded over
night and were fired In the morning.
Frolssart tells Of lombard used at
one Of these ancient sieges that might
be heard FIVE leagues off in the day
time and ten at night The report OF
1t was so loud that it seemed as if all
the devils in hell had broken loose"
Brass ordnance was first cast in Eng
land in the year 1885. The pieces had
various names. Many of different
caliber were mounted on the same
deck, which must have caused great
confusion in action in finding for each
its proper shot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

ing with the best interests Of the
teaching profession and schools of the
state, and urge THAT the teachers OF
our counties encourage this movement
by their substantias support,
1--WE favor the adoption by the
board of education, subject to the APP
proval of the state board of some sys-
tematic course of physical culture
suitable to the needs of the different
grades of our schools, and that this
work be made part Of the required
course of study.
I'VE further recommend that man
ual training for both girls and boys
be included in our course of study"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
HIGHER FAY FOR TEACHERS
Yakima Teachers Demand as Mucf
pay Gus Hod Carriers.

The teachers of Yakima and Ben
ton counties are in line with the teach
ers of other parts of the state for
higher wages, says the Yakima Re
public. This question was thoroughly
discussed at the joint meeting Off the
teachers association of these two
counties last week In a set of reso-
lutions unanimously passed, they ask
that they be paid at least as much
wages as hod carriers or janitbrs.
Following are the resolutions:
THAT we, the teachers of Yakima
and Benton counties, in appreciation
of the efforts of the county superin-
tendents Jacobson and Gilkey, and
the able corps of instructors for the
success of this institute now closing.
offer our sincere thanks.
I'VE heartily indorse the enePgetic
work being done by the present county
of the teaching profession and raise
the salary in accordance with the eff
ficiency of the teacher.
"And we hopee their efforts will not
cease until the salary of teachers be
made commensurate with the quality
of work done and amount of prepara-
tion necessary to fit themselves for
their profession, or at least, until they
be paid as much as hod carriers. jani-
tors, and members of other profess
sions who spend much less effort.
time and money in preparing for their
work, and in addition have far less
responsibility in the community.
1--WE commend the efforts Of Dep
uty State Superintendent Dewey and
Professors Yoder and Sampson to es-
tablish state school journal in keep
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
He Knew His Mnn.

During the battle Of Waterloo there
was a frightful panic in Brussels. 1t
was reported that the allies were beat
en-, and people were flying in all d.
rections. The Duke Of Wellington's
cook went on quietly with his duties.
He was begged to save himself, but re-
piled, 81 have served my master while
he fought a hundred battles, and he
never yet failed to come to his dinner"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
Rand for Sheriff.

The present indications are that
Marshal Ed Rand Of Sumpter, will
be the democratic nominee for sheriff.
It is agreed that he is entitled to the
office since he helped the party out
during the last campaign. Chief OF
Police Jackson is the only other man
who has been mentioned for the Of
flee and It is understood he is not
anxious to go after it, considering
Rand's recognized title to the office
baker CITY Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
Beware OF Olntments for Catarrh That
COntaln Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely derange the w..ole
system when entering 1t through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they Will
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by f. ]. Cheney Co. To-
ledo, o., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you
get the genuine. Ii Is taken internally and
made In Toledo, Ohio. by f. j. Cheney Il
Co Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c per bottle
Take Halls Family pills for constipation.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

Are caused by the Kidneys being
unable to properly filter the impurities
from the blood. Irving's Buchu Waf-
ers are the only sure remedy for this
condition.; they cleanse the kidneys
from all worn out material, build up
the shrunken walls of the kidneys and
prevent the formation of the Uric
Acid. Sold at soc o box by Tallman &
Co.. 623 Main St., Pendleton, Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
IMPURE FOO DSOLD.
Express Company Refuses to Keep
Meat Clean in Tsansit.

MedU Slcdn III IhahiS1J.
Colored shrimps still are being sold
in Portland in spite of the efforts of
state and city health authorities Two
market men who were caught selling
shrimps which had BEEN dipped in
solutions of poisonous dye were ar
rested through the efforts of City
Market Inspector Sarah A. Evans, says
the Oregon Daily Journal. The mar
ket inspector has filed her monthly
report with the city board of health,
which follows in part:
Incident to the season, the meat
and fish markets have been over
crowded and in some cases not as well
cared for as should be, burt on the
whole a general improvement is no
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
little Snow I'm Valley.

While It seems that there is a con-
siderable snowfall in the mountains
and hills surrounding and enough for
sleigh riding within the city limits,
there is very little snow in Powder
river valley and that drifted next to
the rail fences, the roads being COM
pletely bare.-Baker City Dmocrat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
Mirth.

Harmless mlrth is the best cordial
against the consumption Of the spirit.
Wherefore jesting is not unlawful, II
It trespasseth not in quantity, quality
or season.-Fuller.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04
Cause and Eject,

Mr. Crabtree-Old Measley Curmud-
geon died yesterday and his wife pass
ed away two hours later. 1t makes no
mention of her ailment. Mrs. Crabtree
(who knew him)-She was probably
"tickled to death. Town and Coun.
try.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

John A. Benson, Of California, must
stand trial for alleged land swindling
The supreme court has overruled his
demurrer TO the indictments found
against him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

Jealousy IS the greatest of misfor-
tunes and the least pitied by those
who cause tile Rochefoucauld.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-04

We use the best California oak
leather at Hamley's.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
HIGHLANDRRS COME
 IN VERY FEW WEEKS
CLARK GRIFFITH WRITES MAN. AGER VAUGHAN THAT HE DE- SlRES THREE EXHIBITION GAMES EACH WEEK.

Manager Vaughan yesterday received York Americans announcing that the Highlanders would reach Birmingham about March 10. and wanted to get into training at once
 Griffith stated in his letter that he would like to have exhibition games with the Birmingham club about three times each week during the stay of the High flanders in this city, and in this matter it is very likely the local management will accede to his request.
 The coming of the big league aggrega- tion will be the sign that the season for the crack of the bat and the yell of the bleacherite is at hand. The slag pile will once more accustom it's broad back to the weight of the deadheads who use that point of vantage, while the big tree at the south end of the park will groan in each of it's limbs because of the negroes who will find lodging there. The baseball season is not far off now. But a few short weeks remain before everything will be in full blast. and just as earnestly as the fans are wishing now for the opening game, just so earnestly and just so loudly will they shriek and howl and yell after the games have started
 Manager Vaughan has not yet learned if Carlos Smith has received the con- tract sent him week or more ago. All the other players have received their contracts, but Smith has not yet been heard from. Vaughan is figuring on in- serting an advertisement under the head of Lost, Strayed or Stolen" in behalf of the tall player.
 Handsome Dale Gear was heard from yesterday. He sent to Vaughan the names of three men who will, in his estimation, make good players with the Birmingham team. Vaughan immediately wrote these men. as he can use them to advantage. Replies are due next week, and something nice may be the outcome of the correspondence.
 The startling information has been sent out of Atlanta to the effect that it was all a mistake about Joe Rickert having signed his contract. Rickert. 1t seems. is thinking about the contract, and has been thinking about 1t six days now. The Atlanta fans are worried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
DOINGS IN BASEBALL DURING PAST WEEK Zimmers Coming the Event of
 Advance Season NEW UMPIRES GOOD MEN Montgomery Has a Better outfielder Than Was Hahn-cossip of the
 Game From Many
 Sources.
NEW uMPIRES GOOD MEN

There were several important develop ments in Southern league baseball circles during the week that closed yesterday Many little items of news were dissemi- mated by the several scr1bes who are striving to their utmost to make their clubs appear the strongest, but only two things of general interest occurred.
 First and foremost. Charley Trimmer signed contract to manage the Little Rock team. This, with the additional in- formation that Thinner would do most of the catching for the travellers during the season, was given out Friday night. after a conference between Trimmer and the owners of the Little Rock club, which lasted some hours. Zimmer at once took charge and is getting ready to take an active part in the league work
 zimmer was the premier catcher of the old Pittsburg club for very many years. Then he took the same position with the Cleveland club, remaining with that organization some years also. Last sea- son he acted as umpire in the Eastern league, making good there as easily as he had proved himself worthy as a back stop.
 zimmer says he is In as good form now as ever before. and is ready to go right into the game. He promises to make his presence felt in the league. and the other managers will start maintaining a strict and close watch on him and all his actions His wide circle of acquaintances among ball players in the north and east should be of almost inesdmatble benefit to Him in getting together club far better than any that has represented Llt- tie Rock in the past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
From News. January a, 1906. MUST TAkEACTION ON
 PRICE OF LEATHER

BOSTON, Mass, Jan. Ex-Governor Guild welcomed the delegates of the National Shoe Wholesalers association of the United States. who assembled here today in annual convention The special subject of the meeting was whether the material advances in leather and consequent. necessary ad- vances in shoe prices are to be permae nent, or whether like similar advances in the past twenty years, they will be temporary. The convention was at tended by many manufacturers who were present yesterday at a special convention of New England shoe manu- lecturers called to consider the general question of raising the price of shoes and when it was unanimously agreed that the prices must be advanced to keep pace with the rapidly increasing cost of leather or that the correspond ing amount must be taken out of the value of the shoes to sell at present prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
The New UmpIres.

The one other feature of the baseball week was the appointment of two addi- tional umpires by President Kavanaugh. The men who secured the births are w.. J. Buckley of Rochester, N. Y, and F. F. Rudderham of Providence. R. l. Dan Pfenninger, one of the men held over from last season, is the third umpire, the fourth man not yet having been named by the league executive.
 The two new men had experience in the New York State league, and both did excellent work there, winning favor from all the critics and judges. Billy Carpen- ter and Dap Pfenninger, two of the best indicator Mndlers who ever ruled a game in the south graduated from the New York State league, which speaks well of the school.
 Among other names being considered by President Kavanaugh for the fourth posi- ton as umpire are those of George Yea ger, one of Montgomery's catchers last season, and R. w. Black who was an umpire last year in the Southern league. Black is the man who was nearly mobbed at Little Rock during a game between the Pelicans and the Travellers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
What's In a Name2

Frequently in the south one finds among the negroes as remarkable Christian names as those bestowed upon their off spring by the Puritan fathers. says Sue. cess Magazine
 A gentleman of Virginia tells of negro living near Richmond who for years had been familiarly known to him as Tim. ' It became necessary one time in law suit to know the full name of the darky The not unnatural supposition that Tim" stood for Timothy met with a flat denial.
 No, sahP' exclaimed the negro, "mah name ain't Timothy. It's 'What-timor- ous-souls-we- -poor-mortals-be Jackson Dey jest calls me Tim fo' shot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
BIG NEW SKATING RINK
 TO BE OPENED MONDAY
Al, Arrangements Have Been Perfected for Roller Polo Game and Large
 Crowd Expected.

The new skating rink will be formally thrown open to the public tomorrow. and inasmuch as the enthusiasts have been looking forward to that event for soma weeks. a large crowd should be in at tendance.
 Manager Whiting stated last evening that everything Is in readiness for the reception of the public. He said there WAS every reason to believe that the people of Birmingham will take pride in the new amusement establishment, especial ly as the rink Is ono Of the largest and best equipped in the entire country.
 A game of roller polo has been arranged between teams representing Atlanta and Birmingham. The game will start prompt ly at 10 o'clock, and already there are indications of a large attendance. The assortment of skates is said to be com plete. and Manager Whiting has learned this early that the instructors are to be in big demand to teach the rudiments of the science to tho amateurs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28
WHAT SULPHUR DOES
For the Human Body In Health and
 Disease.

The mention of sulphur will recall to many of us the early days when our mothers and grand-mothers glve us our daily dose of sulphur and molasses every spring and fall.
 It was the universal spring and fall ''blood purifier" tonic and cure-all, and mind you, this old-fashioned remedy was not without merit.
 The idea was good. but the remedy was crude and unpalatable. and large quan. tity had to be taken to get any effect.
 Nowadays we get all the beneficial ef- offect of sulphur in palatable, concern trated form. so that single grain Ia far more effective than a tablespoonful of the crude sulphur
 In recent years, research and experi- ment have proven that the best sulphur for medicinal use Is that obtained from Calcium Calcium Sulphide) and sold in drug stores under the name of Stuart's Calcium Waters. They are small choco- late coated pellets and contain the active medicinal principle of sulphur in R highly concentrated effective form.
 Few people are aware of the value Of this form of sulphur in restoring and maintaining bodily vigor and health: sul- phur acts directly on the liver. and ex- cretory organs and purifies and enriches the blood by the prompt elimination or waste material
 Our grandmothers knew this when they dosed us with sulphur and molasses every spring and fall but the crudity and im- purity of ordinary flowers of sulphur were often worse than the disease, and cannot compare with the modern concentrated preparations of sulphur. of which Stuart's Calcium Waters Is undoubtedly the best and most widely used.
 They are the natural antidote for liver and kidney troubles and cure constipa- ton and purify the blood in a way that often surprises patient and physician alike.
 pr. R. NJ Wilkins while experimenting with sulphur remedies soon found that the sulphur from Calcium was superior to any other form. He says: For liver. kidney and blood troubles, especially when resulting from constipation or malaria, I have been surprised at the re- suits obtained from Stuart's Calcium Waters. In patients suffering from boils and pimples and even deep-seated car- buncles, I have repeatedly seen them dry up and disappear in four or five days. leaving the skin clear and smooth. AL though Stuart's Calcium Waters is a pro- prietary article. and sold by druggists. and for that reason tabooed by many physicians. yet 1 know of nothing SO safe and reliable for constipation. liver and kidney troubles and especially in all forms of skin disease as this remedy"
 At any rate people who are .iiea og pills. cathartics and so-called blood purifiers will find in Stuart's Calcium Waters a far safer. more na1atable and effective preparation.