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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
Active Work Being Done
by The Santa Fe
Railroad
EASTERN FARMERS TAKE
UP FERTILE MESA LAND
On the First and Third tuesdays OF
Each Month the Railroad Brings
Large Numbers Of Aomeseek.
ers to Territory.

One large enterprise which IL f0st,
cred by the Santa Fc railway. and
other roads 10 some extent, aud upon
which the general public Is but little
Informed Is the colonization industry.
Along the Santa 70 and particularly
along the western and southern lines
OF their system lie large areas of land
which have never been settled upon.
AMI some OF which have never been
open to homeseckers until recent
years. These tracts OF land the Santa
Fe Is attempting to MI with settlers
and thus build up the country. says
the Topeka Journal.
A few years ago these regions were
considered arid and unfit for agricui'
tural purposes hut with the advent
OF irrigation they have been proved
rich and fertile and responsive to cul-
tivation. In the last few years the
colonization department OF the Santa
Fe has proved TO he ono Of their big,
gest industries. G. L. Scagraves of
Chicago, IL the general colonization
agent OF the Santa Fe ami Is In charge
OF all the work.
A new tract Of land which has re.
Gently been opened for settlement In
New Mexico in the north central part
OF that state contains 100000 acres.
1.-THE grant belonging to Las vcgas,)
This according TO MIR. Seagraves con.
tains some OF the richest land In New
Mexico and comes from an old land
grant OF early years. There Is a large
tract neal Springer. N. NJ, where new
settlers are fast occupying the land.
Near Algodones. N. NJ. there are sew
eral thousand acres which are await
ing settlers and will in a few years
be thriving communities. A large
tract of land northwest of Fl Paso In
New Mexico containing $4,000 acres Is
being rapidly developed. In the Pan
handle region Of Texas and along the
Pecos river there are also tracts Of
land. In many western counties of
Kansas there Is also available land.
With all this to fill up with settlers
the colonization department OF the
Santa Fe Is working.
On the first and third Tuesdays and
Wednesdays Of each month the Santa
Fe carries a large number Of home
seekers from all over their system
and its connecting lines to those re.
gions which are as yet unoccupied,
and large numbers avail themselves
of the opportunity to visit these lands
in the trains provided especially for
this purpose. This week over four
thousand people were carried to these
western countries. Six extra trains
passed through Topeka yesterday
and another went over the cutoff. A
large number of these people are
pleased with the advantages and de-
eide to make their homes in the west.
In some sections the land Is turned
over to different organizations and
different sects Of people who are look.
ing for homes. Already a Dowfe co.
Ilony of seventy-five families has been
organized in New Mexico. Near
Springer there is a large Dunkard
community. In the Algodones region
the st. Louis Land and Water Power
company are making large improve
ments and before long they will have
10 flourishing community started
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
POst.Office Changes
And Pensions Granted
Especial to the Optic)

NCEGtAEAA W Gh0 okAA@B
Washington. March 1.-the fol,
lowing changes have been made In
postoffIces In the Territory OF New
Mexico.
Flora Vista, San Juan county: n,
c. lieflin appointed postmaster.
Hot Springs. San Miguel county.
postoffice discontinued,
Mcintosh, Torrance county: II. U,
soper appointed.
Gran Quiyera. Torrance county:
ID, A. Dow appointed.
Postoffice established at Longs,
Roosevelt county, and thomas n.
Long appointed postmaster.
Ruth. Colfax county George W.
Coz appointed.
Engle. Sierra county Anna HI,
Baldwin appointed.
Following pensions been granted:
Samuel w. Sherfey. sl2 per
month from Feb. l6. 1907. Act OF
Feb. 6, 1907. or Las Cruces.
Ramon Nonato Vargas OF Park
View, increased to sl2 per month
from Feb. 4. 1907. Act OF June 27.
1890.
Jose Esquipula Pachac0 santa
Fe, increased 10 $l2 per month from
Feb. 6. 1907. Act June II. 1890.
Robert e. Nerney. Silver City.
pensioned at Sl2 per month from
June 9, 1906.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14

and the work will now be pushed
to completion. The wall along the
east side of the plot was begun sew
eral days ago. When this Is CON-
pleted the plot can be filled In and
the walks laid out and trees and
%shrubbeTy planted. However. the
portions OF the park nearest the de-
pot will be improved without wait.
Ing for the completion Of the wall.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
english JONAH
SECOND ANANIAS
TOLD STORY or BEING IN sToM.
AcH OF WHALE FOR
A FULL DAY.
Ministers BELIEVED
Captain Of Ship Finally Turns Up
and Brands the Strange Tale AS a
Fabrication Pure and Simple.

Halifax. n. s. March Ii Again
the higher critics and the disciples
Of the odd time religion" have clash.
cd. and again the iconoclasts have
won a victory. Captain killam of
Yarmouth. skipper of the good ship
Star Of the East. is the unwilling
cause of the discontinue Of the de-
tenders OF the true faith. The story
of Jonah's experience with the whale
Is the point around which this partic.
ular religious controversy has revOiv.
ed. and Captain killam has destroyed
one OF the chief props of the beiiev'
ers in, the literal truth Of the incident,
1t came about In this wise:
About a decade & a vcracioIs
mariner. James BARLEY by name. ap'
peared In London and told Il remark
able story of having been swallowed
by a whale while employed as n sail
or on the whalcr Star of the East,
At first BARLEY and his tale were un-
needed. but he was so persistent and
apparently earnest that the newspa>
pers finally interviewed him and pub
lished the story under flaming head
lines. BARLEY became a popular hero
In London. and he was wined and
dined and exploited by distinguished
scientists and th%eologians, who look
ed upon his In the light Of a living
proof of the literal truth of the eX'
plot of Jonah. The higher critics
and materialistic scientists, who had
relegated the Jonah tale to the realms
Of myths and allegories and had de
clared that no whale or fish could
possibly swallow a man, retired abash-
ed before the eloquent BARLEY, who
related his experiences in the whales
belly with a great wealth Of detail
and apparent candor. The story was
cabled to newspapers in all parts OF
the world, and created as great a SEN
sation In America and on the CONT
nent as 1t did in England. SO Sc
riously was 1t considered by the the
ologians that the learned DIR. koenig
quoted in his article or Jonah In
Hastings Dictionary of the Bible"
A few years later BARLEY left Eng
land and his present whereabouts
are unknown. 1t Is now evident that
with his disappearance England has
lost one of its most fertile creators
Of fiction.
Now comes Captain Killam OF the
Star of the East and being duly
sworn, deposes on oath that he was
the commander of the ship at the
time of Bartley's alleged exploit with
the whale, and for many years pre-
yious: that no such man as James
BARLEY was ever a member OF the
crew Of that vessel. and that no such
incident as BARLEY described ever
took place. Killam's story is a little
belated. due to the fact that he has
only recently heard of BARLEY and
his whale story. He was hugely
amused when informed that Bartley's
yarn had been taken seriously. and
made some unflattering remarks re-
garding the credulity of land lubbers
In general and Sky pilots" in partic-
ular. IVY. a whale couldn't swaller
a five-pound baby" he declared.
According to Bartley's story, he
was thrown into the water by the
writing of a harpooned whale, and
was given up for lost by his com
panions. Twenty-four hours later he
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
Work on 81 Paso Depot Park.

Work was begun last Thursday on
the new park opposite Union depot.
says the Ri Paso News. The park is
to be laid out and b~eautified by the
Union depot association. under the
provisions Of an agreement with the
city made some time ago. Consid'
cradle delay has been made seces'
sary on account of the inability Of
the association to secure teams fol-
tn work Of ieveling off the ground
and putting the son In shape. but
that this difficulty has been removed
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

We are pleased to announce that
oley's Honey and Tar for coughs.
colds and lung troubles Is not affected
by the National Pure Food and Drug
law as It contains no opiatcs or other
harmful drugs, and We recommend 4
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. At o. G. Scnaefcr and Red
Cross Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
Found at Last.

J. A. Harmon, of Lizemore, West
Va. says: AT last I have found the
perfect pill that never disappoints me;
and for the benefit Of others afflicted
with torpid liver and chronic consti-
patton, win say: take DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. Guaranteed satisfactory,
csc. at all druggists.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14

A severe cold that may develop into
pneumonia over night, can be cured
quickly by taking Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t will cure the most obstinate
racking cough and strengthen yonc
lungs. The genuine is In a yellow
package At o. G. Schaefer and Red
Cross Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
This Is Worth Remembering

Whenever you have a cough or a
cold, just remember that Foley's
Honey and Tar will cure It. Do not
risk your health by taking any but
the genuine. II Is in a yellow package.
At @. G. Schaefer and Red Cross
Drug Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
archie ROOSEVELT
STEADILY IMPROWS

Washington. Mch. 1i.-lt was stat.
ed at the White House this morning
that Archie Roosevelt had a good
night ami Is making steady progress
towards recovery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
OverSeerS Of Harvard
Decide For Football

Boston, March 1.-THE Harvard
o%verseers have decided in favor OF
the continuance of intercollegiate
athletics, including foot ball at the
university, under certain restric.
lions, especially with reference to
the professional coaching system and
management of contests.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14
FAMOUS MUSICIAN dies
after MONTHS ILLNESS

Philadelphia, March IA. - Fritz
scheel. conductor of the Philadelphia
orchestra, died yesterday. after a
months Illness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-03-14

Piles Cured In 9 10 "a Days.
Pizo Ointment 10 guaranteed to
cure any casa Of itching, blind.
bleeding or protruding piles In 6 10
II days or money refunded. zoe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
*+++++%s******+* +*s
THE SISTERS.

The celebration OF the silver jubi-
lee or 25th anniversary of taking
their VOWS of a number Of prominent
members of the sisterhood of St.
Francis, in this city. recalls one of
the most beautiful and self-sacrific-
ing phases of religion.
Putting the world aside, renounc-
ing all desires for self or selfish pleas
ures, surrendering themselves wholly
tc their chosen work for the good of
humanity these religious slsterhoods
present to the world an almost di-
vine example of unselfishness.
To them the world and its pleas
ures once beckoned, as strongly and
fascinatingly, perhaps as to any other
enthusiastic and buoyant girl; to
them a lovers gentle hand once bore
the same thrill, his voice the same
alluring tenderness as to other girls,
but in their sacred determination to
devote themselves to religious and
humanitarian work, they put these
girlish memories, these girlish at
fractions aside-not for a day, not
for a week or a month or a year, bu
for life.
The world all too little appreciates
their self-sacrifice; it underestimate
their silent but powerful service fol
man; it little understands the aus
tere discipline of mind and sou
which has fitted them for their worl
in the world it looks with thoughtles!
glance upon their rehunclation, little
understanding the splendid meaning
of it all.
Wherever there is need or suffer
ing or ignorance, there, quietly, un'
obtrusively, patiently meekly min
istering to humanity's needs you vii
find the religious sisterhoods at work
Churches do a noble and supert
work for mankind. Ministers and
laymen are carrying an overwhelm.
ing burden of labor and responsible.
fly upon their shoulders, and all art
dofp1 an ovoaiIapf ,rorL hut tha no.
culiar life of the religious sisterhoods
their separation from the world ant
their beautiful meekness and self
sacrifice, give them first rank in the
strictly religious organizations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
PENDLETON GOES AHEAD.

The quiet enthusiasm" which has
ever been uppermost in oregon po-
lltical contests was in evidence in the
city election held in Pendleton yester-
day. While there had been no news
paper agitation and scarcely any
apparent interest in the election, yet
the hacks bearing the banners Of the
different candidates were started to
work early and were kept in service
until the polls closed.
There was clean, commendable
rivalry for all of the aldermanic Of
flces and the city is to be congratu-
lated upon the result, and while good
men we're elected, good men were
also defeated.
The present progressive policy Of
the city is assured in the selection OF
councilmen; the continuation in Of
flee of Chief Of Police Thomas B.
Gurdane and Of City Recorder Thorn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
OPPORTUNITY.

To every life there comes time su-
preme:
One day, one night, one morning
or one moon,
One freighted hour, one moment
opportune,
One rift through which sublime full
fillments CLEAN;
One time when fate goes tiding with
the stream,
One once in balance 'twiXt Too
Late, Too Soon.
And ready for the passing instant's
boon
That shall in favor tip the wavering
beam.
All! happy he who, knowing how to
wait
Knows also how to watch and
how to stand
On life's broad deck alert, and at
the PROV
To seize the happy moment big with
From opportunity's extended hand
When the great clock of Destiny
strikes Now!
Mary Ashley Townsend.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03

The most emphatic Endorsement of
the power of suggestion, the infu-
ence of one mind over another,
comes from the large number of
physicians who recognize that a
cheerful disposition, a happy and in
v.gorating state of mind in the ply
sician, is one of the best kinds of
medicine for a large number of all
ments. The suggestion which the
presence and conversation of the
physicion gives to the patient, in all
common cases, and especially in the
beginning of sickness. has much to
do with the recovery of the patient.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
UNCLE SAM IN BUSINESS.

The Salem Journal, one of the
leading republican papers of the
state. says of the question of gov
ernment ownership:
1t comes as a surprise to many OF
those engaged in the discussion Of the
relative merits and disadvantages OF
government ownership to be told that
Uncle Sam at the present time not
only owns but operates a great vari-
ETY. Of business.
Such is the case, however and these
different government activities in
clude the carrying on of practically
all the enterprises that any except
the most advanced socialists advocate
putting into the hands Of govern
ment.
The most radical politicians do not
recommend the operation of rail-
roads by the government and Mr.
Bryan has declared that it is not an
issue at present.
But the United States is actually
running not only a railroad, but an
extensive steamship line as well.
This is the Panama railroad and
the Panama steamship line between
New York and Colon.
While both were acquired as an in
cident to the building Of the Panama
canal, the government runs them
quite like a private enterprise.
To attract business 1t issues adver-
tising pamphlets enlivened with cuts
of Spanish sonoritas and street scenes
in Panama and announces that
"wines, spirits, ETC., Of the best quail
ty are provided on board at moderate
prices
So that. in addition to his other
varied activities, Uncle Samuel figures
as barkeeper.
The federal government has also
invaded the telegraph and cable bus
mess, operating the Washington-Alas-
ka system which gives communica-
ton between the Alaskan towns and
the rest of the world.
The total length Of the land lines
Of this system would be sufficient to
reach two-thirds Of the distance
across the continent, while the gov
ernment cables would extend across
the Atlantic.
To prove that he is a strictly up
to-date, Uncle Sam combines the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03

wireless messages across Norton
sound, distance of 107 miles, in
connection with the cable and land
lines.
Out in the Philippines the govern
ment has established a system of pos
Ia! savings banks, although the OPP
position to this scheme is still strong
enough to prevent its introduction
within the limits Of the states.
Two and half per cent is the
rate of interest paid on these gov
ernment deposits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
SAVE YOURSELF.

When a motor car is noting
Down the busy boulevard.
That's the time to be a-noting
How the grass grows in the yard:
Clear the track and keep a-running
Save yourself, and then look out;
Oh, the lady looks too cunning
In her little runabout,
When a chauffeur starts to chauffing
Down a quiet country road,
It's no time for lazy loafing
For an elephant or toad
1t is time to seek for shelter,
To vamoose, light out, skiddoo
When the chauffeur, helter skelter,
Lets his speed belt out a few.
EXCHANGE.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
BENEFITS QUESTION.

Editor Bennett, Of The Dalles OPP
timist. asks question which prom
ises to rival the famous question,
What is a democratic" for public
interest and heartfelt discussion. He
asks: rs there a republican party in
Oregon?" Search us. No trace of
It over this way Try H. w. Scott,
Portland Oregonian, or If he "is not
in" try T. T. Geer, Pendleton Tri-
bune.
It is really pathetic to watch Mr..
BENEFITS vain search. He tells of
his long experience in the republican
party (nobody knew Bennett was so
old before) and he pleads for only a
trace Of the ancient features of his
party,
Vain hope. The party has out
grown Mr.. Bennett and others. 1t
has passed swiftly on the sunlit way
to reform, taking on new features,
absorbing new thought appropriate
ing new ideas and new principles, in
oregon, until it is not recognizable
to those who expect to find the same
Old party of 40 or so years ago.
1t is here in large numbers. but in
modern dress. Mr.. Bennett does
not recognize it, But that is not the
party's fault.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
TEN MILES OF POPPPIEs.

Ten miles of street borders in Al
lington heights will be planted to
.poppies and sweet peas this fall by
the Arlington Heights Fruit COM
pany. says n Riverside, Cal, item.
Half a ton of poppy seed of differ
ent varieties and almost as much
sweet pea seed will be sown along the
margins of the Arlington heights or
ange groves, between the palms and
other tropical street trees, and as the
season advances the drives will show
a riot of color.
This decorative feature is the idea
Of James Mills, manager of the land
department Of the company Last
year Mr. Mills imported poppy seed
from France at a cost of $3.50 an
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
COMPETENT JUDGES.
Bcnuty Doctors Endorse Herpic,d.

Benuty Doctors Endorse Herpicide.
Women who make a business of beau.
I:y!"S other women come pretty near
knowing what will bring about the best
results. Here are letters from two. con-
,crning Herpicide:
IT can recommend Newbro's "Herpl-
de-" rs it stopped my hair from falling
--'t; c1d as a dressing it has no super
-.
tslgred) Bertha A. Trullnger.
Complexion Specialist,
Morrison ST.. Portland, ore"
"'''"r using one bottle of 'Herpicide"
-' g.. has stopped falling out, and my
'" Is entirely free from dandruff.
rs -aedJ Grace Dodge
Beauty Doctor,
80 Sixth St. Portland. Ore"
H~!d - leading druggists. Send lOc. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,
Detroit Mich.
Two sizeS-50 cents and $1.00.
A. c. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03

the beginning of the last century
daily. and latterly-as '9atterly'
goes IN Chlna-it has published three
editions in "a hours. There is, how
ever. another newspaper published In
Peking. the Ts.ng-pao, which Is
about 200 years older than the Pc
king Gazette.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03

ounce, and harvested the seed at the
end of the season for this years
planting.
In addition to the large number
of trees already planted along the
streets in Arlington heights, 1000
palms have been set out this year,
bordering all of the principal streets
not already planted Three thousand
are of the Washingtonia Robusta
species and the others are of the
Carnariensis variety. Three thou
sand more are in the nursery for
next years planting.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03

as Fitz Gerald is assured, 1t is hoped,
and there will be no changes from
the present policy of the council.
Under this policy Pendleton has
made wonderful forward strides
Under this policy she had made i'm
provements never before crowded in
to such a brief period in any oregon
town
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
PLACES TO GO.

While the outlook for amusements
in Pendleton during the winter was
somewhat gloomy a month ago, there
is now every indication that there
will be no dearth of things to go
to-"
The rejuvenation of the Frazer
theater and its new name and dress
as the Oregon; the excellent melo-
dramas presented by the lessee; the
continued offerings of the Star and
the Dime: the occasional superb at
fractions brought here by the high
school lecture course and the pleas
ant dances being given by company
L and other organizations during the
winter, all go to make up a world of
good amusement and pleasant enter
tainment for the winter season.
All that is now lacking is to make
the bill of amusements complete is
the introduction of a Shakespearean
or other classic play, occasionally, and
comic opera which cannot be staged
by the local company.
Pendleton has always been classed
among the best theater towns on the
coast and the large audiences which
; greet Pendleton amusements. every
night in the week, confirm this rep
utation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
PAPER QUITS, 1000 YEARS OLD,
TALLMAN & co.

The report that the Peking Ga
zette has been suspended means that
the second oldest paper in the world
has suffered this fate. Started so
long ago as 911. it was then a month
ly. In 1861 it became a weekly, at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-03
++++++++++*$#*+%+ :

+ The story is told Of a good !
+ old Quaker who had lived to t
/ almost the century mark. one !
/ day he was sitting in the sun !
= shine before his door when !
+ neighbor passed and jestingly !
+ asked. Father, Is it not al !
+ most time for you to die and i
+ go TO heaven ," MY son." re- !
+ piled the old man, Il have lived !
+ in heaven for almost 40 years" !
+ The simple, calm and kindly !
+ life which he had lived had !
+ prolonged his years, increased !
1 his love for mankind and made !
+ him happy. This is. the mean !
+ ing of the Kingdom of heav- !
I. en-" 1t is not place, but 1
I. state of mind which sees life !
+ and its surroundings in their I
& true light; a self-controlled 1
+ state which insures calmness, !
T. kindness, faith and love, no !
I matter how complex the prob !
+ lens which we have to solve, I
+ w. r. c. Latson in The !
+ Nautilus. !