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THE SPHINXES.

Asks the child untiringly
Questions which inquiringly
All the world has pondered long and deem
ed solutions vain;
Problems metaphysical,
Whimsical and quizzical,
Past the bounds of common wit to answer
or explain.
Then his elders knowing it,
But afraid of showing it,
Try to hide their ignorance and cover up
the way;
Tell him naught conclusively,
Answering elusively:
''Take your little building blocks and run
away and play"
Asks the man despairingly,
Recklessly and daringly:
Fire and earthquake lay me waste, and
all my work is vain;
While labor painfully
Look not down disdainfully
Tell me, 0 ye powers that be, the purpose
and the gain"
Though he cry appealingIy
Sternly and unfeelingly
Still there comes replying in the old, famil-
lar way
Answers Fate immutable,<
Providence inscrutable:
"Take your little building blocks and run
away and play"
-McLandsburg Wilson in New York Sun.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-09-19

Money invested in Mississippi land will bring
Won splendid returns
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-09-19
TITLE
achildren
in the home
are apt to take on
the color Of their
surroundings, even though
the parents, filed with amazement,
wonder where such hurtful lessons

have been received and adopted
Your
dear boy
will learn no
lessons from God
to cOunteract the
baleful influences of
this sinful life unless
these lessons are taught him
by those who know them;
There lie but one source from which
to draw inspiration for such labor Of
love-the word of the Eternal God
Invested Of every touch OF man.
When
must the
work for God
in the heart Of
the little child beginH
II with the grandmother,
as in the case of Timothy,
how grand will be the results for God
Surely not later than the mother If the source Of
the chlds being ia not for God, how can she mold
and fashion one for GOdf
O! the awful responsibility OF bringing one into
the world only to have it drift out into sin and con-
sequent DEATH without the ability or the inclination
to fit the soul by Gods grace for God.
Whenithe little child learns to love mama it can
learn to love Jesus. How important that the first
impression made upon the little plastic being shall
be for God! How much OF sorrow and sadness in
the after life might be averted if this field in this
little world cOnld be pre- empted for God If the seed
sOwn could be the good seed to blossom and fruit
be garnered for God, rather than be bound with
tares into bundles to be burned.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-09-19
Can Bryan Do the Job With the Tools on Hand?

Written for this paper by COL s. Feter of Springfield Ills.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1906-09-19
POINTERS.

Written this paper by Edwin Wilson, Of Springfield Illinois
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12

or rebel against, the sachems of the
society, the sachems could legally put
1t out, and keep 1t out. Practically
all the leaders of Tammany Hall have
been grand sachems or sachems of the
society.
Many of Tammany's leaders have
been corrupt some have been impris-
oned and others fugitives from JUS
tice. 1t may be asked why then has
Tammany been able to keep in pow
er? For one thing, Tammany has al
ways been the only permanent and
traditional democratic organization in
New York city. Another reason for
its success lies in its superb organiza-
ton, which is so minute in detail, that
ever voter in the city can be reached d
in a canvass in "a hours. The or
ganization keeps in touch with the
common people.
The district leader gets jobs for his
constituents as far as he can, and
otherwise the whole power of the or
ganization is directed toward keeping
a majority of the voters in sympathy
with its aims or methods for selfish
partisan, or other reasons. Tammany
has a name for corruption but, on the
whole, 1t is no more corrupt than or
proved to be, and it has been taught
by experience to give New York city a
degree of good government.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12

Nassau and Spruce streets. This place
was called the Wigwam; and on this
site, subsequently, Tammany Hall
erected its first building-the present
New York Sun building. Aaron Burr
soon obtained control of the Tammany
society and converted 1t into an ac-
tive political organization-in fact, his
personal machine. In the acrimoni-
Gus campaign of 1900 Tammany sue
cessfully used every influence, social
and political, to carry the city for JEFF
ferson; and, as from that time on, for
half century, the republican, or as
1t was later called, the democratic
party, almost uninterruptedly had
possession of the powers of the Ma
tional government. Tammany rose to
be mighty power.
The political organization of Tam
many, in the modern sense, was be-
gun in 1905. The society obtained
charter as a purely private benevolent
society. This was done to still the
public criticism that a private society
was acting as a political cub. The
society apparently Withdrew from po-
litical work. This, however, was
merely a ruse. The sachems who con-
trolled the society built up a power
full machine, the headquarters of
which was in the hall owned by the
Tammany society. A general COM
mittee, a correspondence committee,
and a nominating committee were
formed and the organization was so
skilfully perfected and elaborated
throughout the city, that it became
the model for political organizations
and with few Interruptions, has con-
tinued to rule New York city for over
a century.
In One Building 81 Years.
The first Tammany Hall building
was erected in 1911. Here Tammany
remained for 81 years. During that
time 1t had been more instrumental
in electing presidents of the United
States than any other political agen-
cy. 1t made and unmade governors,
mayors, judges and vast host of
other public officials.
The present Tammany Hall build
ing, on Fourteenth street, was erect
ed in 1853 in the heyday of "the
Tweed ring" 1t is owned by the
Tammany society. If a clique in
Tammany Hall should run counter to,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
| BRIEF HISTORY Of TAMMANY HALL

The following brief historical sketch
of Tammany Hall was written for the
Four Track News by Gustavus Myers
and is highly entertaining:
Tammany Hall is about as old as
the government itself. It was not at
first distinctively political organiza-
tion in the modern sense. 1t was an
outgrowth of the formation of the So
ciety of st. Tammany, or Columbia
Order, which was founded on May 12,
1888, a fortnight later than the es-
tablishment of the national govern
ment, by William Mooney.
During the controversy over the
adoption of the federal constitution,
a strong party opposed Hamilton's
idea of centralizing power in the
hands of the federal government.
From this conflict ,of ideas and ten
dencies sprang the two parties-the
republican, now the democratic party,
and the federal which later became
the whig and, in turn, was superseded
by the present republican party.
Before the revolution societies
variously known as the "Sons of Lib
erty," land the "Sons of st. Tammany,"
had been formed to aid the cause of
independence. Tammany, or Taman-
end, had been an Indian chief much
revered by the colonists for his wis
dom, benevolence and love of liberty.
Mooney had been liberty boy" and
he conceived the idea of forming a
patriotic society which would uphold
republican institutions and resist a
consolidation of power in the general
government. For the officers of the
society Indian titles were chosen. The
head or president chosen from 13 sa-
chems corresponding to trustees.
elected annually, was styled the grand
sachem. This tituar custom has
survived to the present day.
Became Jeffersonian.
During the first nine years of its
existence the society contained mem
bers of the various political faiths.
After Washington's retirement, how
eyer, party contests became bitter and
the federalist members dropped out.
The society now, in 1898, became
private political club, supporting JEFF
ferson's theories. 1t sought to influ-
ence elections by speeches, pamphlets
and social means. Its quarters at this
time were in rooms at the corner of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
The Secret of Success

Forty million bottles of August
Flower sold in the United States alone
since its introduction And the de-
mand for it is still growing. Isn't
that a fine showing of success? Don't
1t prove that August Flower has had
unfailing success in the cure of indi-
gestion and dyspepsia-the two great
test enemies of health and happiness? i?
Does it not afford the best evidence
that August Flower is a sure specific
for all stomach and intestinal disor-
ders THAT it has proved itself the
best of all liver regulators? August
Flower has a matchless record of
over 30 years in curing the ailing mil
lions of these distressing complaints
"a success that is becoming wider in
its scope every day, at home and
abroad, as the fame of August Flower
spreads. Trial bottles, Csc; regular
size, 75c. For sale by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
IT DON'T TAKE MUCH.
20c a Day Will Do It-Look Into 1t
Without Delay.

Now that the Walla walla store Of
Eilers Piano House is to discontinue,
the entire stock of Chickering, Weber.
Kimball and other high grade pianos
is being closed out here at less prices
than dealers ordinarily pay for the
same goods at wholesale. There is
nothing that will prevent the posses
sion of a good piano by people of
even moderate circumstances.
A little over $500 takes choice of
some half dozen of the most elaborate.
fancy walnut, or English oak cased
cabinet grand pianos ever sold in this
or any other city. These instruments
cannot be bought east for less than
$500 and $3.50.
Desirable fine-toned upright in
fancy mahogany and walnut case. re-
tailed for $3.50, goes now for s146.
Other makes for s152, $1S6, s21S;
$40 down and Sc a month will secure
a good piano.
EILERS PIANO HOUSE,
j. G. Gallagher Mgr
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL.
Health Is Worth Saving, and Some
Pendleton People Know How to
Caya II

Health Is Worth Saving, and Some
Pendleton People Know How to
Save It,
Many Pendleton people take their
lives in their hands by neglecting the
kidneys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are RESPONSE
BILE for a vast amount of suffering
and i'll health, but there is no need to
suffer nor to remain in danger when
all diseases and aches and pains due
to weak kidneys can be quickly and
permanently cured by the use of
Doan's Kidney Pills. Here is the
statement of a Pendleton citizen who
has reclaimed good health by the use
of this remedy:
Mrs. w. e. Oliver, of 1915 West
Webb street, Pendleton. Or, says:
''In the cases of several members of
our family Doan's Kidney Pills have
proven to be a tried and true rem
edy, and not a single one who used
them has found them wanting in time
of need. When my back became
lame and sore and the kidneys became
somewhat disordered so that It was
difficult to attend to the simplest Of
household cares, l decided to try
Doan's Kidney Pills as 1 knew they
had helped others a great deal. r
was not disappointed and from the
good results obtained can say that
Doan's Kidney Pills are the best rem
edy for backache and kidney trouble
proeurable.'
For sale by all dealers. Price SOL
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
Brief Record Of County
Events Special Correspondence

served, and the evening was a very
enjoyable one.
Bakery Sold.
c. NJ. Brotherton has purchased the
Prendergrast bakery stock, and the
oven for a consideration of $500. The
business will be conducted by w. NJ.
Robinson, who is a first-class baker
and who formerly conducted a bakery
here. Mr.. and Mrs. Prendergrast in
tend to go to Adams county, Washing
ton, in the near future, where they
will operate a wheat ranch.
PerTy-RobinSon.
William Robinson, of this city, and
Miss Lillian Perry, of Valparaiso, Ind,
were married at the home of Justice
of the Peace o, G. Chamberlain Thurs
day evening, January 4, the Rev. G. T.
Ellis, of the Baptist church, offlciat-
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
To SDftc His Wife.

A Partisan actor who formerly made
a good income n his profession is now
earning his livirg as a cab driver. He
has taken this step to spite his divorced
wife. Wherever he went she put lien
on his salary. The actor found that the
only occupation in which his wife was
helpless against him was cab driving,
because he drew no wages and had to
pay for the hire Of the cab. He says
he is making good living and Is quite
happy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
Look AbOnf Ynn

1t is wonderful how much one can
learn by cultivating the habit of obser-
vation. AS you walk in the street or
ride in the car you pick up surprising
amount Of information. Our fellow be-
ings are intensely interesting, and
they are constantly teaching us some
thing or other. Do not let your knowl
edge stagnate. Put it to some practical
use.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
A Quick Delivery Letter.

1t Is a curious fact that a century
and half ago letter Travelled much
faster than ever it has done since. 1t
was in 1888 that Lord March made a
heavy wager that he would cause
letter to be conveyed 100 miles within
an hour. His lordshlp engaged a score
of cricketers, all expert throwers and
catchers, had the mlssive lnclosed in
ball, and, arranging his men at inter-
vals in a circle, got them to throw the
ball as swiftly as possible from one
to another. At the end of the hour IT
was found that the letter had Travelled
almost exactly 120 miles.-Era Maya
zine
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
Unanimous for the Project

The Times-Herald learns from a re-
liable source that the people of Sill
yer Creek have determined to at least
do their part toward bringing about
early construction work on the gov
ernment irrigation project over there.
They propose sending a petition sign
ed by every land owner under the
proposed reservoir site obligating
themselves to conform to all the re-
quirements exacted by the govern
ment and praying that the matter be
taken up mediately.-Burns Times
Herald.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12

Athena, Or, Jan. IA jury trial
o. G. Chamberlain, the early part of
the week, in which Harry Turner, who
lives between here and Weston, sued
Charles Moore in an action to evict
him from his premises. Moore had
been hired for a year by Turner, and
had been living in Turner's house and
on the farm for only five months. The
jury decided in favor of the defendant,
Mr.. Moore. Peterson & Peterson, of
Weston, were Moore's attorneys.
The Pacific States Telephone COM
pany has two men at work in Athena
at the present time, putting in an in
sulated wire for the local system at
this place. This will do away with the
recent troubles in the system at this
place.
The committee on arrangements,
Pythian lodge No. 20, K. of p, Athena,
are making elaborate arrangements
for the convention which will be held
here for district No, TO- Saturday,
January 81. There will be about 200
Knights in attendance for this occa-
sion, and many of the supreme rep
resentatives from different parts of
the state will be here.
Miss Elsa Rosenzweig, who recently
resigned her position as teacher in
the public schools at this place, has
gone to Ethiopia, Wash, where she ex-
poets to remain for some time on her
homestead.
Nick Taitinger, a well known UNA
tilla county farmer, recently disposed
of a section of land in Alberta, Can
ada, for $13 per acre, which he pur-
chased for SO an acre a year ago. He
still owns considerable land in Alber-
ia, which he will hold as a suecula-
tion.
P. NJ, Kirkland, of Independence, is
in the city visiting friends and rela-
tives. Mr.. Kirkland was at one time
proprietor of the Pioneer drug store
at this place.
Snow fell in Athena this morning
to a depth of about four inches, and
the weather is very favorable for more.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asher Montague. of
Arlington, are visiting relatives in the
city.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Turner, of
Helix, came over today and took the
train for Walla Walla, where they will
remain for a few weeks.
For Green Springs.
Mayor Dave Taylor and o. G. Cham
berlain, justice of the peace, went to
Pendleton today to execute some pa
pers before Judge Lowell regarding
the matter of securing a right to the
water from the Green Springs on the
Umatilla reservation, which will be
used for municipal purposes in Athe-
ma. The papers will be sent to the
department of the interior for approv-
al, and it is almost a certainty that
the city will be able to secure the use
of these springs in a short time.
Two Houses Sold.
Green Estes, of this city, has just
completed the sale of two dwellings
on Fifth street. One was sold to
Fred Kershaw for 5000 and one to
Mrs. Isabelle Taylor Tor $400. They
were purchased as an investment and
will be rented out by these parties.
Joint Installation.
The joint Installation of officers for
the subordinate lodge, the camp and
the Rebekahs, held here Monday eve
ming, was attended by about 200 per-
sons from Athena and surrounding
towns. After the installation G. w
Goss was presented with a magnifi-
cent regalia collar, emblematic of both
the subordinate lodge and the En-
campment. A grand banquet was
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12

The wife Of w. Ellis Corey, presi-
dent Of the United States Steel corpo-
ration, absolutely refuses to be recon-
clled to her husband on any terms.
She will sue for a divorce, naming
three well known women as core
spondents.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
ATHENA BREV|T|ES
THE DEFENDANT MOORE
WINS EVICTION ACTION.

The Prosecution Has Appealed-Ac-
tion TO Secure Use of Spring on the
Reservation, by the City-Sale of
Two Dwellings-Prende Bak-
cry Sold-K. of p. Convention jan
uary 27-Successful Speculation in
Alberta Land-Marriage of William
Robinson With Miss Perry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
Washington &
Columbia River
Railroad

TAKE THIS ROUTE FOR
Chicago, st. Paul, st. Louis, Kansss
City, st. Joseph, Omaha and
ALL POINTS EAST AND SOUTH
Portland and Points
on the Sound.
TIME CARD.
Arrive Monday, Wednesday and FRI.
day, 1915 p. m. On Tuesday. Thur.
day and Saturday, 10:16 a. m. Leoy.
at p. m. daily.
Leave Walla Walla 6:i6 D. m. 70,
east
Arrive Walla walla at . q. m. zrou
west.
For information regarding rates ass
accommo odations, call on OF address
W. ADAMS, Agent.
- PendletoA, Oregon
Waha waila. wssbiagtoe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
She wHn willing.

Kind lady" remarked the weary
wayfarer, "can you oblige me with
something to eatr'
go to the woodshed and take few
chops" replied the kind lady.-Phila-
delphia Record.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
One Danger Avoided.

Il may run chances of a breach Of
promise suit said the foxy old bache-
lor. "but there is some satisfaction In
knowing that the divorce court can't
touch me."-Detroit Free Press.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12
eSo,.t Ssue
As,6ta,.a@k-
@.M14l GzpmA
9sAeaeI~,,ei.

No dangerous drugs or alcoholic
concoctions are taken into the stom-
ach when Hyomei is used. Breathed
through the inhaler the balsamic
healing of Hyomei penetrates to the
most remote cells of the nose and
throat, and thus kills the catarrhal
germs, healse the irritated mucous
membrane, and gives complete and
permanent cure.
Hyomei is the simplest, most pleas
ant and the only guaranteed cure for
catarrh that has been discovered.
Complete outfit, $1.0O; extra bottle, so
cents.
For sale by Tallman & Co. &.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1906-01-12

RUNS PULLMAN SLEEPING CAitA
ELEGANT DINING CARS
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THROUGH TICKETS TO
CHICAGO
WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA
NEW YORK
BOSTON
And all points East and South.
Through tickets to Japan and China, viz
Tacoma and Northern Pacific Stsamshi,
Co. and American line.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Attorney S, Joe Brown, A. B., A. NJ,
LII. B., Des MONIES, Iowa is young
Negro, thirty one years OF age who
was born at keosauQua, Van Buren, Co.,
of Ottumwa, Iowa in 1894, gradua,ei
from the College of Liberal Arts OF
the State University Of Iowa in 1893,
from the College OF Law of the S.
|. in 1901, and from the Graduate Coz
lege S. {. |. in 1902 and has always
voted the Republ can ticket.
Has been actively engaged in the
practice of Law in the state, first IN
Abba, Monroe County, and later at
Das Moines, Iowa for the past five
wears. He is president of the Neg"o
Republican Club of Polk County and
a candidate for the position or Tile
clerk in the House Of Represents
t,ves of the 32nd General Assembly
which cOnyenes in this city on Jan
nary 18th. 1907 and will repreSen
Iowa in an interstate debate between
Missouri and Iowa at the Interstate
| literary Congress at st. Joseph, MO.
December q at which time he Will
take the negative de Of the question:
HAS the Congress Exclusive Power
TO Regulate the Elective FRANCHISE
Attorney J. H. Kelly of st. Joseph,
Mo will represent Missouri and VII
take the affirmative side Of the queS'
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
BURLINGTON.

BURLINGTON.
Annabel Woods is on the sick list
this week.
NJ. Emmett Clay was calleu I"
She1bina, Mo-, to the bedside OF MS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
THE CHURCHES

''orinth1an Baptist Gnurcn cor erof Fifteeni
AMI Linen trretS 'reaChIug. at II d. n
Sunday school AT ~ Hcl~H I'r"sehinu. al
p. N. Rev Il. l.. Griffith. Pastor
Y. i'hul A Nj. E.--CorueI u, Se"onn ana Cente,
Streets Preaching OF 70 70 q S"r'
school AT O'Clock. S Joe brOwr SuHer n.
ten(' mt: f.nw '~'h W %,Ie - ~; preac
my ar.u m. w. :. B,uol S rs or
and Fourth streerts Rev F Lomack pastor
Preaching 1920 a ~: Sunday sch0o' 80
NJ. Mrs j. r, G,if1n Superintendent
Young Peoples meeting .. m prAa"hlns
800 pm
turu's Chapel NJ f. Church Corner OF .Ilt'
and Croker Sts.-ChurCh serv CeS. preach
ing at II u III and D IN: Glass an brave,
m, citing ~ m Sun ,ay: SUNDAY Soho, 8 3 a
m: Epw nth League 7p III SUNDAY: f,aye'
and Class lue-tinp every We'd rday 8 ~.
o. "a. j.! ''son pastor $40 lith $
Maple Street baptist L.urch Stu Ned ON
Maple between Ninth and reuth streets
Preaching II a m SUNDAY ""h"O :nA m
G G cox superintendent "r-. G c. list
Bible teacher prenchin atSp III
Rev J o. K. WlunU~h pa 't0r
UuiOn Congrega' iona Church Corner TIE ~
aud Park streets Pr.Acnlng l0'i' IN
Sunuay Sch"0 IL n ev. ming service 7:b
p m. Prayer meeting "Wednesday evenings
II. w. Porter. pastor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
FINEST THING IN CHAIR CARS.

A triumph of chair car cCnstruct.o on
is embodied in the splendid electric
lighted chair cars added by the Min
neapolis and St. Louis railroad to its
night trains running between De5
Mones and Minneapolis. These cars
are the finest thing on wheels. They
are electric lighted and are as luXur-
iously furnished as the most elabor-
ate Pullman. The electric lighting is
brilliantly effective and artistic. The
car furnishings are as complete as
the most extensively furnished draw
ing room The cars are equipped with
wash rooms which are perfect in their
appointments. Electric fans at either
end of the car will make travel i'll
summer a delightful pleasure. They
make the De5 Moines-Minneapolis
train on the M. & st. L. the most
handsomely equipped train in service
in Iowa, as we'll as the most conven-
lent in which to travel.