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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
FAIRS AS EDUCATORS.

At the district fair held in this city
last fall. several instances occurred
in which citizens living in different
parts of Umatilla and Morrow coun-
ties for many years, were brought to-
gether and made acquainted for the
first time.
This feature of the fair, the social
and fraternal features alone are worth
more than all the cost and expense of
only good feature. There is a real
education for the people in the dis
trict fair. They are given knowledge
of what their neighbors are really do
ing, of what each community really
and by what methods its progress is
being made.
Surprise was expressed last year by
Milton man, that good sorghum is
produced in the Echo country. He
had lived at Milton for 22 years and
did not know that a good quality of
sorghum cane is grown on the sandy
soil of the Echo district.
Another man from the Helix dis
trict expressed surprise that Irrigon, or
Stokes, as it was formerly called, and
which he remembered as a most for
bidding desert place, had produced
the prize watermelon at the fair.
And so these educational features
are brought to light from day to day.
We often think that we know all
that is to be known of Umatilla and
Morrow county because we have lived
here for 20, 20 or 80 years, but it is
safe to say that the Oldest settlers will
be made acquainted with new facts
about the counties, every day, at the
fair. It is a real education and that
is the highest aim and intent of the
state in providing for these country
fairs-to educate the people, to make
country life more pleasant and pro-
gressive.
Then let us swell the attendance and
show our appreciation of the efforts
OF those who are bearing the burden
| of the work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
MONEY FOR CITY BONDS.

There is every reason to believe
that the s135,O00 bond issue Of this
city would be Immediately taken up
by the citizens in small blocks, If the
council decides to readvertise and sell
the issue at popular sale.
Pendleton possesses even more
home pride than money. and that is
saying a great deal, when the bank
deposits are reckoned.
If there is one thing which her
people delight in. it is to see Pendle-
ton make progress and to hear it
said, that "outside of Portland, PEN
dleton is the best town in Oregon"
It is the Pendleton spirit which
makes this true, and the Pendleton
spirit, backed by Pendleton coin, will
take up the bond issue and start the
public mprovements-city hall, levee
betterments. street improvements.
After harvest there will be plenty
of idle labor and the improvements
can be carried through this year. The
people have provided for the improve
ments, willingly, cheerfully, now let
us begin throwing dirt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
DEMAND FOR SAFER TRAVEL.

With a population about twice that
of Great Britain we kill IA times as
many people on our railways. The
railroads are asking for square deal,
but a study of present railroad condi-
tiops show that for the sake of Great
ing dividends and manipulating the
stock market the railroads have not
only failed to keep pace with the
country in its development, but have
allowed their rolling stock to depre-
ciate to the extent that travel has In
many instances been rendered unsafe
and dangerous.
Things are done differently in Great
Britain. In one year the English rail-
ways were able to report that not
passenger had been killed on any road,
but last year on English railroads SO
passengers were killed in train acci-
dents, and 1OS passengers were killed
and 1919 were injured by accidents
other than those Of wrecked trains.
In the whole British railway service
in 1906 the killed numbered 1853 and
the injured 1912, which Is a little
above the average for the last 10
years.
The showing in the United States Is
far worse in comparison. In the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1905. 4225 pas
sengers and employees were killed on
railroads in this country and 66,709 in
jured.
In the first three months Of the
present year, the train accident cas-
ualty list was 421 passengers killed
and 1920 injured, while railway acci-
dents of all kinds for the same time
caused the death of 1898 and injuries
to 1920.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
THE "CANAL ENTHUSIASM"

1t gives one a different view Of the
progress of work on the Panama canal
to get the situation, first hand, from
an acquaintance or friend, and the
letter from Engineer David Cooper,
formerly of the o. R. & NJ, but now
employed on the Panama railroad,
gives the East Oregonlan a more op-
timistic sentiment on the canal.
Mr.. Cooper says in his letter which
was published in the East Oregonian
this week, that there is a real canal
enthusiasm" among the employees,
that they have the digging of the big
ditch at heart.
II we were only assured that the
same spirit prevails among the "men
higher up" II this enthusiasm pre-
walls among those who are directing
the work, as well as among those
who are doing the work, the question
Of digging the canal will not long re-
main unsettled.
Mr.. Cooper also heartily commend'
the work OF the sanitary department
in the canal zone. 1t seems impossi
BILE to believe that upon the formel
breeding grounds OF the mosquito
that one is not to be seen now. Thi
is a record Of which the United State
may we'll be proud.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
e - G RIDs THE SYSTEM
0.0.o. OF MALARIA

atmospheric which unconscousy breathe Into
through the lungs absorbs the
germs destroy this vital fluid and reduce
weak waty condition that unable properly noush the
oohod Then the of Malaria such
pale compxons weak vitality appetite denged digestion
and perhaps chs and fever show that the trouble affecting part oil
producing chronic state OF bilious
long spell follows the blood becomes fully
skin affections of kinds often result from this insidiou
accumulate the blood sufficient
Malaria removed from the system through the circulation
and for this nothing equals S. This remedy down
blood microbes and and
not only ceanse the blood the but
stream spreading disease throughout the system becomes
greatest all tonics and builds and nvigoa the
entire while ng the blood of the Malaria Persons who
will pleased with the and pleasant
produced and take with confidence because
medicine being free from harmful minerals
kind the blood medical advice desired sent free all
who THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

land, and the proceeds from the sale
OF this tract will return s4,000,0O0 an
nually into the reclamation fund, and
will be available for further reclama-
ton work as fast as it is returned.
The reclamation act provides a
perpetual revolving fund, never end
ing as long as there IS an acre of
arid land and always available for
making homes on the desert
The work now being prosecuted by
the reclamation department calls for
S1,000,000 per month, and this
is one of the most inspiring depart
ments of the government.
Thousands of land-hungry, homeless
people through the United States, are
watching and waiting anxiously for
the completion of these 25 projects.
Umatilla county stands prominently
before the east, since it is numbered
among the favored spots, where gov
ernment reclamation is being carried
on.
Here, close to the project, people do
not fully appreciate what 1t means
The homeless easterners, the land
hungry denizens of the crowded cities
and congested centers of the east
have the highest appreciation of what
the expenditure OF millions for their
benefit, means.
Nature has smiled upon the arid
sections of the west, in more ways
than one. While the deserts are for.
bidding in their natural state yet the
arid districts are blessed with goot
climate, and the productiveness Of the
land, under irrigation is marvellous
No other class of land equals it IL
value, when once reclaimed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
MONTE CARLOS PROFITS.

Increasing support is being given
to the suggestion that the career of
the notorious gambling saloon at
Monte Carlo should be ended, says a
London paper.
1.-THE Monte Carlo casino has been
responsible for more suicides than
any other institution of any kind in
the world" "a frequent visitor of the
Riviera said this week. at was re-
ported three or four years ago that
the gambling house was about to be
closed. but it is still drawing thou-
sands of people into its net every year
and so great has been its financial
success that a new gaming place in
the neighborhood Is being talked of.
1t is scarcely an exaggeration to say
that thousands of people have COM
mitted suicide through being ruined
at Monte Carlo. AS a rule, the world
hears little or nothing of such sui
cides, for 1t is not to the interest of
the town to say much about them. But
now and then striking cases come to
light.
uay III tiiG stdSoll d SCOIt
or more of men and women apply to
the Casino officer for a dole to pay
their hotel bills and their fares home
Some time ago British officer, who
had lost every penny, was given 6
| free P. and o. ticket to Calcutta ant
$3.50. The sums paid out by the
Cacino range from $25 to $25OO.
But in spite of this toll on its prof
its the Casino has made millions ster
ling out Of the gamblers who try t.
break the bank. Last year its tota
receipts came to s7,540,4O0, an in
crease of s759,400 on the year before
After every expense had been de
frayed there was close on $4,000, ,00I
for distribution among the stock
holders, at the rate of $40 share
This was equal to 70 per cent on tn
original value of the shares.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

It is said that the friends Of Cow
ernor Hoke Smith of Georgia are
planning to send him to the United
States senate.
Congressman Charles F. Townsend
of the Second Michigan district, has
announced himself as a candidate for
United States senator, and 1t is inti-
mated that he will oppose Senator
Julius C. Burrows II Mr.. Burrows
becomes candidate to succeed him.
self.
Senator Jonathan Bourne, who is
one of the most ardent of third
termers," aspires to the honor of
heading the Oregon delegation to the
next national republican convention,
and he hopes thus to win the dis
tinction of re-nominating Roosevelt
for president.
Congressman Walter I. Smith OF
the Ninth district of Iowa, says he is
not a candidate for the United States
senate, and will not under any cir
cumstances be a candidate to sue
ceed Senator Allison.
Roswell B. Burchard is said to
stand the best chance of obtaining
the republican nomination for gov
crnor of Rhode Island at the conven-
ton next month. Former Governor
Utter is still spoken favorably of in
some quarters, but Mr.. Burchard. who
was speaker of the last house of rep
resentatives, is conceded to have. the
inside track.
Senator William B. Allison of Iowa,
who has announced his candidacy for
another term, has been continuously
in the senate since 1872, and with
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
A FAMINE OF FLOWERS.

Owing to extraordinary weather
conditions the native crop of fragrant
flowers has wilted on the stems and
practical famine exists in the rose
and carnation market, says a New
Orleans paper.
Inquiry among the Canal street
florists recently developed the fact
that roses are selling for SO per doz-
en- and are hard to get at that. Car
nations may be obtained for the mod
est price Of $3.50 per dozen.
In explanation Of these prices flor
lists say that the native stock of roses
Is dead or withered. The hot wea-
ther, followed by intermittent rains,
produced a scalding effect that de-
stroyed their vitality. There is hard
ly garden in town with a half a
dozen fresh looking roses.
The bulk of the good stock now on
the market consists Of asters, which
though without fragrance, are beau
tiful in color and shape, and produca
very pretty effect when used for
decorative purposes. Large quanti-
ties of them are now being sold.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
NORTHWEST FAIRS.

Athena, Ore, September 1921.
Missoula, Mont, September 1920
Salem, Ore, September 1921.
orofino, Idaho, September 1919.
Nelson, B. c., September 1920.
Redmond, Ore, September 1921.
Prosser, WASH, September 1921.
Great Falls, Mont, September 49,
81.
North Yakima, Wash, September
2S-2S.
Colville, Wash, September 1921.
Anaconda, Mont, September 1928
McMinnville, Ore. September 23.
27.
PENDLEToN. ORE. sEPTEM'
BER 1928.
Victoria, B. c., September 24-2S.
Spokane, WASH, September 23-Oc'
tober 5.
Helena, Mont, September SO-Oc.
tober 5.
Grangeville, Idaho, October IA.
Puyallup, WASH, october 1-5.
la Grande, Ore, October 2-5.
New Westminster, r. c., October l.
5.
Caldwell Idaho, October 1-5.
Scio, Ore, October "a.
Davenport, Wash, October Sill.
Oregon City, Ore, October eli.
Colfax, Wash, October 712.
Lewiston, Idaho, October 7-12.
Baker City, Ore, October S-12.
Wilbur, WASH, October 1918.
Walla Walla, Wash, October 14-19
Prineville, Ore, October 1919.
Boise, Idaho, October 21-25.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
MARvELs OF RECLAMATION.

The United States government is
now actually at work upon % recla-
nation projects, with total area Of
3,19S, 900 acres. There are 13 other
projects held in allegiance at this time,
comprising 3,270,O0O acres, making a
grand total of s,46S,0OO acres, or a
tract of land as large as three UNA
tilla counties.
This immense farm which Uncle
Sam is reclaiming in the west will soon
start its perpetually returning income
into the reclamation fund. When the
present total fund of ss3, 900, 900 shall
have been expended, the government
will have reclaimed and opened for
settlement 100000 acres Of valuable
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
SMALL FORESTRY LOSSES.

The United states has an aggregate
area of 142,972.S55 acres of forest re-
serves, according to w. H. Won Bay
er, chief of the reconnaissance branch
Of the forestry service. who is in Sc
attic today. All told there are 150
reserves.
Mr.. Won Bayer states that the loss
from fire was very slight during the
past summer. This he attributes to
the precautionary measures taken by
the government.
Grazing fees during the past IL
months have totaled about $1,000
900 and about s5,OOO.0OO was derived
from the sale Of timber.-Seattle
! News
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

When the Pendleton Tribune runs
out of argument, or "gets up a stump"
In a discussion, 1t tries to laugh 1t
off," 1t turns humorist Fifteen years
ago the same jolly joker laughed at
the "vagaries" of the reform meas
ures tried to be funny when the peo-
pie demanded serious answer to
pressing issues. But in spite of the
jokes, reform has deluged the state,
and the politicians have been forced
to recognize and hug to their bosoms,
the ancient vagaries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

The statistics Of the women's vote
at the last national election In AUS
tralia have just been published in
this country. For members of the
national house of representatives,
403,01S women voted; for members
of the national senate, 431,O53. In
all but one of the six Australian
states, the women's vote showed an
increase over the last election. In the
sixth state. the vote of both men and
women fell off.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

Salem was surely dead old place"
for the sports this week. Not a pool
was sold at the state fair, not a rou-
lette wheel is turning, not a solitary
game is in sight. Dreary old place,
indeed, for the fellow who has been
fattened every year on the robber
games so long tolerated by oregon al
her state fair. But it was a delight
full spectacle for the lover of decency
and good order, to see the fair clear
of the parasite and his paraphernalia
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

the end OF his present term in 1909
he will have served in the upper
chamber of congress a total of six
full terms or thirty-six years. He had
previously served eight years in the
house, making forty-four years of
continuous representation of Iowa at
Washington. His record of unbroken
service in the senate is unparalleled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

1t is to be regretted that the ex-
cessive rain of this week has greatly
embarrassed the state fair at Salem,
but If it wasn't for the "Oregon mist"
what would oregon be? So let us be
ethankful that we live in state where
Ii rains.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

1t has been calculated that $780,
100000 worth of standing timber is
destroyed annually in the United
States.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18
HOTEL PORTLAND
Or
PORTLAND, OREGON

PORTLAND, OREGON.
American plan, SO per day and up
wards. headquarters for tourists and
commercial travellers. Special rates
made to families and single gentle
men. The management will be pleas
ed at all times to show rooms and
give prices. A modern Turkish bath
establishment In the hotel.
II. c. BOWERS. Manager.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-09-18

Z Not all the years and weeks and I
+ days and hours, :
= Since first my mortal eyes un- Z
= closed to light, :
+ Or since my vision knew the :
= worth of sight, I
= OF mind and body, calling for :
+ their dowers, Z
Z Began their strain to prove and !
4 vaunt their powers,
+ Have 1 lived life; its mystery !
+ and its might, Z
+ Thrilling through day and !
= throbbing through the :
= night,
+ Reached not the dungeons =
+ where, from high watch I
+ towers. I
+ My spirit fell oft-idling with !
= out aim, I
+ Willing to be, though indolent =
+ to do! :
+ But 1 have lived when Pur- t
+ pose to me came !
= And wed me to stern Labor, till I
Z 1 grew +
+ Eager to strive and bear; then, I
+ as IL big with Fame, I
= I joyed at the creative pulse 1 I
4 felt and knew. 7
& Florence j. Stoddard in +
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The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-23

contribute to one days support of the in
stitution, and selected Labor Day, 1908, as
the day.
TIL request of the nursery was made
in circular letter, in which ii was sug-
gested that 1t would consider it a favor If
the council would contribute S., which
would pay for the maintenance of the in
~stitution for one day, as that was the
daily expense of caring for children who
were left there by mothers who had to
go out to work during the day.
After several of the delegates had spoken
in favor of the request. 1t was agreed
without a dissenting voice to donate the
sum named.
The council received a reply from Mayor
Haussling In regard to placing an Or
ganized labor man on the new School
Board. In the communication the Mayor
said that the request was a fair and
just one in view of the fact that the ma
jority of the children in the schools are the
sons and daughters of workingmen, and
that he intended to give the request his
earnest consideration. The reading of the
communication was applauded by the dele
gates.
Delegate job Roach, of the Amalga-
mated Leather Workers Union, announced
that the members of his organization had
decided not to Withdraw their money from
the savings banks in the interest of busi-
ness in general. and he hoped that other
organizations would follow he example.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-23
MAY CONDUCT
ANOTHER
TEST
Success Of Auto Endurance
Contest Likely to Lead
to a Repeater.

That another automobile endurance con-
test of the same stamp as that held by the
New Jersey Automobile and Motor Club
last week will take place within a few
months, under the auspices of the local
club, is practically a certainty. Both Off
Gals of the Newark organization and con-
testants In the run are we'll pleased with
the result, even those competitors whose
cars did not finish with a perfect score
having slight complaint of the way the al
fair was handled.
Certainly there has never been an event
that added greater prestige to the New
Jersey Club, or showed in a greater degree
the ability of its members. The rules from
first to last were remarkably free from
technical mistakes or errors of Judgment.
The rules were remarkably explicit, and
provided for practically every contingency.
The speed required, an eve nineteen miles
per hour. proved much harder to maintain
than the majority of contestants who had
not been over the course anticipated. The
circuit itself was by no mean an'easy one,
and that five miles near Mt. Freedom will
never be forgotten either by drivers or
passengers.
BY placing no checking points on the
first four rounds. minimum importance was
placed upon the drivers ability to follow a
prescribed schedule. The provision tina;
there should be no stop on the last lap ex-
cept for tire trouble was just what was
needed to keep the cars from passing and
repassing and causing confusion on the
final circuit.
But no matter how good the rules. the
event could never V been a success II
not rightly administered Tho observers
were persons trained to observation and
who really did observe. Not a few drivers
were heard to chuckle at the idea of hav-
ing Stevens students offlciate. and the
story of how one tried to fool his Observer
brought down many a laugh upon him later.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-23
BULLET GOES THROUGH
DOOR, KILLING BOY.
Veterans Gun, Which He Was Clean
ing, Goes of Accidentally-Lad
Neighbours Son.

PLAINFIELD. Nov. 20. Roger
Schultz, 9 years old, son of Frank
Schultz. was instantly killed last night
on the doorstep of Perry's store as he
was about to open the door. h boy is
the son of a neighbor and mad been ac-
customed to buy nic-nacks at the store.
Colonel A. G.. Perry, a veteran OF the
Civil War, keeps the store. He took
down an old gun from the wall and
was cleaning it when the charge went
off and blowing through the door
struck the boy in the heart, killing him
instantly, When the charge exploded
Perry went to the Dor to see where Il
struck and opening it found the boy
lying dead on the step.
He gave himself up and was taken
into custody. The boys father is in
A sh,Irv Park and was notified by wire.
Perry is a member of the Q. A. r. and
Union Veterans Union.
The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-11-23
BOY ASSISTANTS TRIED.
Are Accused of Assaulting Hebrew Lad,
who Died.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. 2S.--Rooert
Adrian, who was president of the Trump"
Senate and who was also prosecutor Of
the pleas in Middlesex County some years
again appeared as prosecutor yester-
day, having been deputized by Pros
ecutor Berdine to try the five little boys
charged with a%trociously assaulting
Joseph Chikinsky. The defendants are
John Barlow, George Holsworth, Charles
Harris, Joseph Erhart and Joseph Lodt.
Former Senator Theodore Strong and for
mer Judge C~owenhoven are counsel for
the boys.
The boy assaulted died on the steps of
the Hebrew synagogue during the assault
and the 1--WE boys now on trial were ar
rested or murder. The Grand jury in
dicted them Tor ~atrocious assault and
battery. Tn members of the Richmond
Street Synagogue are greatly excited
about the case, many OF them having
been led to beney that Il was a deliberate
murder, and that the American boys
committed the assault because the other
was a lew.
The coruners inquest howed that the
boy died OF a ruptured blood vessel.
caused by over-excitement and that there
were no marks upon the body tn trial
was continued at q night session