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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16
Saved Over -Four Millions.

After due consideration. staff was
adopted, and the Columbia exposition
thereby saved S4,500,00O in addition
TO the achievement of the most beau
tiful exposition ever held up to that
year. Since then every exposition has
been built chiefly of wood and staff.
saving in each instance millions of dol
lars. Had these worlds fairs bee,
built of steel and stone the cost would
have been enormously greater and the
time required in construction would
have been doubled. For temporary
buildings staff is now universally
used.
The first staff building in America
was the Woman's building at the Chi
cago fair, which was the work of Mr.
Bonet.
The Fine Arts building at that fair.
which was the work or Mr.. Bonet, still
stands as a monument to the endur-
ance Of staff. or rather the endurance
of paint, which protects the staff from
the ravages of inclement weather.
Paint sticks to staff tenaciously
and the material is capable OF treat
ment to any color scheme desired. The
bewildering beauty of expositions in
tint and hue is due to a combination
of plaster Of paris, hemp and dexter
ine-component elements of staff
and the pigments which protect and
beauty its surface. Not only in the
buildings themselves, but in their artis-
tic ornamentation of frieze and cor
nice and in the statuary that embel-
fishes the grounds, is staff now en-
ployed.
At the approaching jamestown ex-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16

Leo Bonet, of New York, who first
introduced staff as construction ma
terial for exposition buildings and stat
uary in the United States, has arrived
in Norfolk on business connected with
the jamestown exposition of 1907. Mr..
Bonet, through his suggestion that
staff be used in the construction of the
Columbia exposition at Chicago, may
be credited with having saved about
$40, 100000 TO the builders of the sew
eral eNpositions that have been held
in this country since 1898. The late
Colonel Sellers Of Missouri, was a sug-
gester Of schemes with millions in
them" This mans suggestion really
panned out the millions.
Born in France, Mr.. Bonet came to
the United States 20 years ago and be-
came an American citizen. In 1891.
when the first great American exposi.
tion since the Philadelphia Centenni-
al was in embryo, Mr.. Bonet went to
Chicago. The problem of creating an
architectural display with the maxi
mum of magnificence at the minimum
of expense was under discussion.
Wood, glass and tin were chiefly en-
ployed at Philadelphia, resulting in
structures more useful than beautiful.
Mr.. Bonet proposed to the Chicago
exposition builders that staff be en-
ployeS as the principal constructive
material for outside finish and orna-
mentation. At first his suggestion was
not very seriously considered. The
Frenchman was told that staff was
not sufficiently durable; that, like the
tabled wings of Icarus, it Couldn't
stand sun heat and hard whacks, =
and other wear and tear of weather.
To disprove this notion Mr. Bonet
made some staff figures and set them
on top of the Rookery building in
Chicago, exposed to a winter of rough
weather. The next spring it was dis
covered that the staff had stood the
storm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16

over so lawyers, representing all
the large railroad companies of the
United States, are in session at At
lantic City making a detailed study Of
the new rate bill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16

Don't drag along with a dull, bill
lious, heavy feeling. You need a pill
Use DeWitts Little Early Rlsers, the
famous little pills Do not slcken or
gripe, but results are sure. Sold by
Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16

tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-lieart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
allowedtoadvance
the hekidney-poison-
ed blood will at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-08-16
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is a disease prevailing in this
country most dangerous because 50 decer-
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
| 10
CHAPTER XVII.

Early in December, 1914, Gen. Jack
SOL arrived at New Orleans.
LATTE had, some time before this
at Shell Island. seen copy of the
proclamation issued by Jackson while
yet at Mobile, after the general had
received from Gov. Claiborne a full
statement of the proposition made to
LATTE by the English, together with
the Barbarian leaders offer of serv-
ice on behalf of himself and his fol-
lowers.
Between and O'Clock of an even
ing toward the middle of December
Jackson and Gov. Claiborne were seat
ed in the library of the latter's resi-
dence, engaged in an earnest discus
sion of some of the many perplexing
questions with which they were con
fronted.
we are too weak, by far, tell you
Claiborne Gen. Jackson was saying
with irascible emphasis, "and without
anything like sufficient strength to
meet what is now at our very doors
feel-to be frank with you some
dosbt of our ability to sustain the
present enthusiasm of these people
who were talking so lately of capitu-
ating to damned Britishers."
apitulating!" echoed the governor,
Surely, general at this late day, and
in the face of the pledges they have
made, neither the legislature nor the
citizens would return to any such
idea"
Il am not so sure of that, if they
were forced as are you and |, to real
ize that the enemy outnumbers us ten
or more to one" growled Jackson.
Before the governor-whose back
was to the door-cOuld reply to this
outburst, he became aware that a
third person had entered the room;
and he glanced over his shoulder to
see who it might be, while his face
showed the irritation he felt at any
one presuming to interrupt him at
such time.
But his expression changed to one of
mingled anger and CONSERVATION; and
Jackson, who had been sternly re-
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
"suey Gen. will not fire upon unarmed mani"

| Accused, yes; but never convict
ed" was the quick reply. Il was
cnce, as Gov. Claiborne will tell you,
| indicted; but | was tried before an
impartial judge, and acquitted by a
jury composed Of the foremost citi-
Gems of the state"
Jacksons face expressed surprise,
and he glanced inquiringly at Clai-
borne, who nodded, as if in affirmation
of the statement. Then the former,
again turning his stern eyes upon La
ftte, asked, "How is it with you in re-
gard to privateering?"
LET me ask how it is with you, Gen.
Jackson, and with your own country,
ir regard to privateering?" And a
curl of scorn touched Latitte's lips.
Tell me, | pray you, sir, how many
scores of vessels, flying the flag of the
United States, are, at this moment,
rreying upon foreign commerce."
"But only upon the commerce of
Great Britain, with whom we are at
war" declared Jackson, his grim feat
ures relaxed-but only for an instant
by a satisfied smile; "and they are
acting under regular letters of marque
and reprisal."
True; and the vessels in which |
lave been interested acted under let
ters of marque from the Republic of
Carthagena, and sailed under the flag
of that nation. Never, since | CON
trolled them, have they interfered with
the ships of any nation excepting
Spain, with whom, as you are aware
the Republic Of Carthagena is at war"
Jackson was silent, and glanced
scowlingly at Claiborne, who was tap
ping the tabled abstractedly, and ap-
peared absorbed by his own refec-
tons
81 thank you, general" Laftte
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
Nourishing Old Fruit Trees.

Often the roots of fruit trees, more
exhausted than the parts, in the air.
refuse to supply the branches with
their proper nourishment. To cure
or prolong life of trees possessing still
a certain vigor French investigator
has injected solutions Of sulphate of
iron and other chemicals into the
trunks. The liquid penetrates into the
cells of the tree, but not into the old
wood 1t follows the young layers,
descending into the roots to the depth
of three and a quarter feet and rising
to the top of the tree with a uniform
distribution. Good results are said to
have been attained.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
sUNFLowER PHILOSOPHY.

There is no one any prouder than the
girl who has a pretty white neck.
We have noticed that baldheaded
man has always plenty of hair brushes.
Love may make the world go round.
but 1t takes jealousy to make 1t move
lively.
When a man eats a peach In the
dark, is the joke on him or on the
worm2
One of the remarkable features OF
childhood is the kind of singing that
will put 1t to sleep.
When a woman announces that she
puts up cherries with the pits in, the
women who take out the pits think to
themselves: How shiftless!"
What has become of the old-fash-
toned person, who said, when attend
Ing a funeral: 81 prefer to remember
him as he looked in life, and don't
care to view the remains?"-Atchison
(Kan) Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
CURIOUS OLD LAWS
WERE THOSE OF COLONY AND
DOMINION OF VIRGINIA.
Order Given for Building of Jail Seems
to Have Been Beginning of Law
and Order-Rules for
Innkeepers.


During one of his last lecture tours
through Old Virginia Mr. Harry Ellard
was in a small town called Fincastle,
which is the county seat of Botetourt
county, and there gave a talk to the
Confederate Veteran association OF hat
place. He met a number of gentlemen
who were connected with the court
house and who allowed him access to
all of the records of the county.
On looking back nearly 14O years he
came across a curious order of the
court which he copied and which is as
follows:
BE 1t remembered that at the house
Of Mr. Robert Breckenridge, in the
County of Botetodrt, on Tuesday, the
thirteenth day of February, in the
tenth year of the reign of our Sover-
eign King George the Third, by the
grace of God of Great Britain, France
| and Ireland, King Defender of the
Faith, and in the year of our Lord
Christ one thousand sever hundred
| and seventy, in the Colonl and Do.
minion of Virginia, that the Court or
ders that the Surveyor of Botetourt
county do lay off two and one-half
acres of land for the use of the county,
directed by Robert Breckenridge, who
shall appoint by court Christian and
Stephen Figg to agree with a workman
to build log cabin twenty-four feet
| long uyfA rt
house, with clapboard roof with two
small rooms, one at each end, for a
jury room.
THE court doth give leave to James
M. Geoock to build log cabin twenty
| four feet long and sixteen feet wide,
with an addition at the end sixteen feet
wide and twelve feet long, for prison
and the Gaoler's House, the expense of
which to be paid by the county"
This was the first record Mr.. Ellard
came across, so 1t will be seen that by
the building of the courthouse and Jail
law and order began to prevail in this
section Another curious order which
Mr. Ellard copied is as follows:
"Order of the Colonial Court regulat-
ing the charge of Innkeepers at Fin
castle, Virginia 18th day of February
1910, under King George III. of Eng
land, Defender of the Faith.
Ordered that the following rates be
observed by innkeepers in Bstetourt
county to-wit: For East India rum
they may demand 10 shillings per gal
lon, for rum made on this continent
2 shillings sixpence per gallon, Madeira
wine IL shillings per gallon, for Tene-
riff II shillings per gallon, for peach
brandy 5 shillings per gallon, for ap-
pie brandy shillings per gallon. For
Virginia strong malt beer, bottled three
months, pence half penny per bottle
same not bottled three months one
shilling three pence; for Bumbo with
two gills of rum to the quart made
with white sugar one shilling three
pence, for same with brown sugar one
shilling, For warm diet with beer
sixpence, for lodging with clean sheets
one in bed, sixpence, two in a bed
three pence three farthings, more than
two in bed nothing"
There was no explanation given as tC
what Bumbo was, but it might have
been colonial highball
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
PHYSICIAN SAYS
Children Thrive on Grape Nuts and
Cream.

A Mass. physician has found cure
for constipation in children - citing
fifteen cases-by feeding them Grape
Nuts.
Some time ago." he writes, Il be-
came interested in your food, Grape
Nuts, as cure for constipation in
children. Having tried it in my own
family, I have advised 1t in fifteen
cases in which all suffered with con.
stipation more or less severe. The re-
suit has been absolute relief in all.
Il write this that other children
may be benefited"
How much better 1t is thus to bring
about a healthy action in the bowels
of growing children by natural means,
than tofeed them with improper food,
requiring some kind of cathartic at
intervals to overcome constipation.
Grape-Nuts gives energy to the en-
tire nervous system including the
nerves that cause the natural con-
traction and relaxation of the bowel
muscles, that propel the food mass
along.
1t Is predigested also, and the blood
easily absorbs the food as it goes
through the body storing up vitality
and force for the functions OF all the
organs.
Children especially, should get the
right start as to habits of living.
They should grow into bright, strong,
cheerful men and women Grape-Nuts
solve the question of the start;
wholesome appetite will do the rest.
Childrens teeth are benefited by
chewing Grape-Nuts, also. Your dent
list will tell you that certain amount
of exercise in chewing firm food, is
necessary to grow strong, beautiful
teeth.
Teeth need exercise just the same
as muscles, IL they are to grow
strong and firm as nature intended.
Grape-Nuts gives the exercise and
also gives material from which good
teeth are made
There's reason" Read the little
book, "The Road to Wellville," In
pkgS
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

garding the intruder, started to his
feet.
After bowling respectfully, the new
conner stood silent, while his black
eyes searched with curious intentness
the stern face Of Gen. Jackson, whose
right hand had stolen into the breast
OF his coat.
The governor, who had risen when
he saw the key turned in the door,
Low made step or two toward the
chair where lay his sword; but the
stranger, picking up the weapon be-
fore Claiborne could reach it, present
ed it to the latter with graceful bow,
coupled with a courteous Permit me,
cir"
Then, turning quickly to Jackson,
he added, extending both arms to their
full length, either side of him, "Sure-
ly Gen. Jackson will not fire upon an
urarmed mani" And he advanced to
the table
Gov. Claborne's face had Redeemed
angrily as he took his sword from the
strangers hands and replaced it on the
chair; and Jackson's expression
changed somewhat, as, with "Assur-
edly not, sir" he withdrew his hand
from the pistol.
81 beg, gentlemen, that you will par
don my intrusion" said the unknown
visitor, until you shall hear the OBJ
ject of my mission. And pray you
to believe that | come here for no
ether reason than desire to be of
use to you, and to the country both
OF you serve"
"May we know your name, SIR"
INQUIRED Claiborne, stiffly, and with
heughtiness of manner in which there
was no sign Of softening.
'T am the man whom your excellen-
~ has been pleased to proclaim an
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
u
i LOUISIANA
BY MARY DEVEREUX
NTH ILLUSTRATIONS BY DON c. WILSON
Gag~z9M h9o2 ~ IAx% A-rng >w Cowas11
CN RsAb R~~7rD

, outlaw, and for whose capture you
| have offered a reward Of five hundred
dollars; the man"-now. fixing his
piercing eyes upon Jackson's face
whom, with his followers. you, sir,
lave branded as 'helish banditti,' and
as the pirates of Barataria.' ! am
Jean LATTE"
"You are a bold man, Capt LATTE,
to venture into New Orleans, to say
nothing of presenting yourself here,
was the governors unconciliatory re-
sfonse.
LATTE bowed, as if acknowledging a
compliment, and drawing a package
from his breast, held it across the Ia
Bile toward Gen Jackson, who was still
staring at him, as if in wonder at ms
youth and appearance.
Il ask, general" he said that you,
and you, also, Gov. Claiborne, Will &C
cord me the honor to read the original
documents | received some time ago
from your enemies, and in respect TO
which l understand my statement was
condemned as false"
BE seated, Capt LATTE" said Gov.
Claiborne, with rather reluctant court
esy.
The former bowed slightly In recog-
milton of the invitation, but remained
standing as he continued, with in
creased emphasis, THE statements |
made were true, and my former offer
was submitted in perfect good faith,
inspired by earnest desire to fulfil my
! duty to the country in which | have
made my home, and whose laws |
have never been found guilty of trans
| crossing. All | asked in return was
| that the names of myself and follow
ers should be freed from the obloquy
which has unjustly become attached
| to them"
Lafitte's words and manner were full
of stern dignity, and Claiborne made
neither reply nor comment. Jackson,
however accepted the implied chal-
lenge.
| Have you never been accused of
smuggling, and slave-trading, Capt.
Lafitte, and of being a privateer?" he
asked, in a tone of dry sarcasm
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
lndia's Cotton Crop.

The cotton crop of India was larg-
or last year, 1905, than the general
average. About 20,OOO.OOO acres were
planted in cotton and the yield was
about 100000 bales During the year
there were exported from India to
other countries over 2,125,000 bales
of raw cotton at value of over $751;
000, 900, the four countries, Japan, Ger
many, Belgium and Italy, in the order
named being the largest purchasers.
they together buying nearly 100000
bales of Indian cotton, while Japan
alone took nearly 100000 bales.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

ticed a change for the better. The
kidney secretions had been disordered
and irregular, and contained heavy
sediment, but in a weeks time the
urine was clear and natural again and
the passages regular. Gradually the
aching and soreness left my back and
then the lameness. used six boxes
to make sure of cure. and the trou-
BILE has never returned"
Sold by all dealers, so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
A Daily Thought.

In every friendship, troubled and in
complete as 1t may be, there are ties
stronger and more durable than our
interested struggles and our short
anger. We think we detest people
whom we like. Mountains of disputes
separate us from them; a word is
often sufficient to cross those noun
tains. George Sand
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

When washing woodwork, If kero-
sene is put in the water instead of
soap, fly speeks and grease will come
off quicker and easier. A good quail
lty of kerosene cleans windows and
mirrors best, but a poor quality, or oil
with dregs in it, leaves the glass
Streaked. Soap must not be used with
kerosene for glass.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

fiat in bed, suffering
tortures with my
back. Every move
ment caused an ago.
nizing pain, and the
persistency of it ex-
hausted me, so that
for a time l was
dazed and stupid.
On the advice Of a
friend | began u.s.
ing Doan's Kidney
Pills, and soon no
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
He Knew His Book.

From grammatical viewpoint, 4"
said the fair maid with the lofty
forehead, which do you consider
correct--I had rather go home or I
would rather go homer"
Neither" promptly answered the
young man who was engaged in hold
ing down the other end of the sofa.
I'D rather stay right here"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle, except
green and purple.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

A thing ceases to be luxury after
we have money enough to afford It.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11
DAZED WITH PAIN.
The suffesings of Citizen Of Olympia,
Wash.

L. s. Gorham, of SIC East 4th ST..
Olympia, Wash, says six years ago
I got wet and took cold, and was soon
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums reduces In
allays pain, wind collie 2c bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-09-11

Fame is a morton of the gods.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21
A Modern Miracle

Truly miraculous seemed the re-
covery of Mrs. Mollie Holt of this
place, writes j. o. r, Hooper, Wood
ford, Tenn, "she was so wasted by
coughing up puss from her lungs.
her family had watched by her bedside
forty eight hours; when, at my urgent
request DR.. Kings New Discovery
was given her, with the ishing
result that Improvement began. and
continued until she finally completely
recovered, and is a healthy woman to-
day. Guaranteed cure for coughs
and colds. SOC and 800. at Chas d.
Barnes drug store. Trial bottle free.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21

The Elks' specials, which passed
through Grand Valley last Sunday,
made stop Of several hours in Glen
wood, in order to allow those on
board to enjoy plunge in the pool
Without doubt. many of the visitors
from out of the state and particularly
those from the East, will visit Glen
wood after the convention is over, as
the fame of its wonderful springs is
world wide. and a visit to Colorado
without a trip to -Glenwood Springs
would not be complete. -Grand Val
ley News.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21

Miss Rose Mcdonald has returned
from her happy rome in the Uintah
reservation and to say that she is de-
lighted with the country but expresses
half the truth. She SAWS she has an
excellent tract of land upon which all
kinds of vegetation can be grown
with proper attention She expects
to have water from a big canal in
time for next year s crops and then
her happiness will be complete. Miss
Mcdonald is located near the town
of Roosevelt and while she has many
Mormon neighbors she speaks in the
highest praise of them for she says
they are very good and kind to her.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21

WANTED-By Chicago wholesale
and mail order house, assistant man
ager man or woman) for this county
and adjoining territory. Salary SEQ
and expenses paid weekly; expense
money advanced. Work pleasant;
position permanent. No investment
or experience required. Spare time
valuable. Write at once for full
particulars and enclose self addressed
envelope Superintendent, 1872 Lake
Street. Chicago. Ill. 5-19-7-21
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21

Prof. Reed, prominent educator Of
Hartford City. Ind, stopped over in
Glenwood this week to visit Judge
and Mrs. Noonan. The Judge was a
pupil of Prof. Reed at college, 1t
having been many years since the
two have met and Of course the visit
was pleasant surprise to. Judge
Noonsn. Prof. Reed is very much
interested in the beautiful scenery
and the wonderful resources Of the
Rocky mountain regions and intends
to spend some time In the west.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21

Miss Alice Finley and her mother
arrived in Glenwood the first of the
week and Miss Alice who has been
engaged to teach the school at Satank,
entered the Normal institute Mrs.
Finley resides in Detroit and came to
Denver last week. Mrs. Finley is
not stranger to Colorado having
visited in Garfield county two years
ago. She reports her daughter. Miss
Nellie. enjoying good health in De-
troit but dreadfully homesick for
good. old Colorado.
The Glenwood post., 1906-07-21
Half the World Wonders

how the other half lives Those who
use Bucklen's Arnica Salve never
wonder if it will cure Cuts, Wounds
Burns. Sores and all Skin eruptions
they know it will, Mrs. Grant Shy,
1870 E. Reynolds street, Springfield,
ILL.,, says. 81 regard it one of the
absolute necessities of housekeeping 4"
Guaranteed by Charles D. Barnes,
druggist 25 cents.