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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
PEARL WORTH $4,000.

A single pearl worth 100000 has
been TAX from the Suiu sea by a
poor Moro fisherman. AS far as is
known, it is the largest pearl ever
found. 1t is as large as marble
and without a flaw. The Moro boy
fished it up with three-pronged fork,
or sea rake Of his forefather, and
Will not tell where he got it out.
The old Moro law required that
all pearls Of unusual size and beau
ty begiven to the sultan but under
the American law that rule was a.
bolished. The Moros so fear their
powerful dattOs. that they still obey
1t. This fisherman gave up thepearl
but upon giving it away, immediate
ly sreported the facts to Col. T.. u.
Sewer of the Fourth cavalry.
The governor forced the sultan 70
disgorge. and a trading company sell
the pearl in Singapore and gave the
proceeds, less 10 per cent to the fish
man. The company charged this
per cent for handling the pearl.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
RAILROAD PROFITS.

If some portion of the net income
OF the o. Z. & y. for 1906 had been
devoted to manufacturing cars with
whleh to handle the growing traffic
OF its territory, there would not now
be such a demand for stringent rail-
road legislation in oregon.
During the year the company en-
joyed a net income of S5.Es71E2.
and never in its history has there
been such a delay of traffic, unsatis-
factory service and annoyance to
itself and the public.
With the addition of but little extra
machinery and skilled labor the o. r.
X y. could manufacture its own cars
at its large shops at Alhina. Its traf-
fic is sure to multiply as its tributary
territory settles up and it is folly to
put off the manufacture of cars and
equipment.
Every year the company will have
greater need of cars. 1t is in the
field for business and when busines:
is pressed upon it from every quar-
ter. it cannot refuse to prepare tc
handle it promptly and efficiently. Il
is business suicide to delay. Six
months net profits invested in cal
shops viii supply the needs of tht
system.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02

BUILD UP THE ACADEMY.

The first big business proposition
to be considered by Pendleton in the
year 1907, VIII be the matter of rails,
ing sustenation fund of $4,000 for
Pendleton academy, which will come
before the monthly meeting of the
Commercial association tonight
This fund means more to Pendleton
than any SIMILAR fund ever raised in
Ibis community, because upon it de-
pends a gift of $4,000 from a
stranger ia Fendleton who has volun-
teered to make a gift to the academy
because of the excellent location for
such an institution here.
At the association meeting tonight.
the matter of cooperating with the
academy board will be considered and
it is hoped that every business man
in the city attends the meeting
The $4,000 fund which Pendleton
and this county are asked to raise is
not to be cash down. 1t is divided in
to four equal payments. making it
possible for every business man to
give literally in order to bring the
gift from ". w. Brown. of Crook
county to this city.
This, gift of $4,000 from Mr. Brown
is but a heglrning. After his gift has
been utilized and Pcndleton has rails
cd a like sum t. be used in the sup
port of the school in the next four
years. other men Of wealth who desire
to help IN founding ard furthering ed
ucational Institutions of this character
will be attracted by the excellent
showing made by Pendleton and will
give further aid to the city.
THIS fund opens the door for inter-
minahle assistance from the outside
in future. When the educational
board of the Presbyterian church sees
that Pendlrton has raised this fund,
it will be inspired to increase its gifts,
and the aid which Pendleton will
bring to her educational interests IL
raising this fund will multiply as th4
news is spread over the country.
Fendleton is the school center ol
eastern Oregon. There is no douh
about it. Geographically her location
is perfect. From a climatic stand
point she Garnet he surpassed. Now
that financial aid has been volunteer.
cd, everything seems most favorabl,
for the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
USE OF COUNTY FUNDS.

While the legislature is passing a
law providing for the distribution Of
state funds among the banks of the
state, it should also provide that
county funds should be put at inter-
est as well.
The matter Of placing county funds
ut interest is more important to the
people and much more easily handled
than the subject Of state funds, be-
cause the funds OF the county would
always be within easy reach Of the
treasurer, no matter what bank Sc
cured them and the monthly balances
would bring in an income sufficlen'
to pay the salary Of the treasurer
It would take the county funds anf
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
CANNOT INCREASE JUDGES.

The legislature has not legal author
ity. according to the state constitution
the highest law of the state, to increase
the number of justices of the supreme
court. according to an opinion render
ed Saturday by Attorney General A
NJ. Crawford.
He quotes a decision of Justice
Lord, rendered in the case of New
some against Greenwood, reported In
volume 10, page 230 of the Oregon
reports which says:
When the white population of the
state is 100000, the legislative assem-
bly, Is not required absolutely to pro,
vide for the election of supreme or
circuit judges in distinct classes in any
event. The language of the constitu-
tion is that they may do it but when
done, it is not an unreasonable pre-
sumption that the state Of things ex-
/ listed which authorized the legislature
I to exercise the power confided in
them, and put an end to the existing
| system OF iudicature.
AT any rate, the right to exercise
this power when the white population
sttains the requisite number resides
in the legislature, and when exercised
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02

in the mode prescribed by the consti-
tuition, the reorganization of the courts
is effected; for such must be the in
evitable result of any legislation maxi
ing operative this section of the con-
stitution.
THE former system by which SUI
preme Judges We're elected by districts
and as such offices did supreme and
circuit duty, must necessarily cease to
exist, when the Legislature passes a law
providing for the election of supreme
and circuit judges in district classes,
ana the constitution carries that law
into effect new supreme court Is
constituted and as many circuit court ,
as legislative wisdom may see 1T 70
create judicial districts"
.You Will notice. gays the attorney
general, "that section 10 article VII
of the state constitution. does not
say three or mere judges but says
it shall consist Of three justices
Mr.. Crawford quotes many author.
tiles on constitutional law and says
there are many others but the ones
Quoted show the law to be as stated.
The opinion was rendered ut the re-
quest of Henry Z. NoIthup. of Port
land, a representative elect in the leg
islature.
A constitutional amendment there
fore is the only means by which this
end may be attained if this opinion
stands
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
DEFEND" TIE UNIFORM.

Because a drunken soldier was for
bidGen entrance to Il dance hall at
Walla Walla, the Union feels that the
uniform of the United States has been
insulted and suggests that reparation
is due.
In defense of the American uni
form, the Union SAYS that some of the
greatest heroes of the world have
worn it and that it must be honored
wherever it appears.
1t is perhaps true. that some of the
greatest military heroes of the world
have worn the uniform, but it is also
true that some Cf tha cheapest and
most vicious ours in the world wear it
People are justified in refusing uni
formed soldiers entrance to orderly
and decent places if the soldier is full
of booze and out of his place. Th-
uniform is not a passport. 1t will b'
respected only so long as the man il
the uniform is respectable.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
PAID StsO. .OOO, 900 INSURANCE.

Prof. Whitney, of the University of
oailloiilia' making MS estimate of the
amount oil money the people or san
Francisco nave received from the fire
insurance companies IN payment of
'he NprlI IRE losses, places tnE
amount III SleOV"V'"oO, says san
FRANCISCO luollcaton'
Inc enormous loss that san Fran.
CISCO experienced III the disaster and
Inc great ald supplied 10y good COM
panies in the rehabilitation of the city
nave made insurance leading theme
among men OF business. There is a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02

the treasurer's office out Of politics.
besides, for the bank bidding the
highest rate would have use of tho
funds.
1t is hoped that the Umatilla coun-
ty delegation attends to this matter,
It is law that would benefit Umatilla
county, directly, and good results from
it would he enjoyed the first month
after it took effect.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02
Five Acres a Competency.

Farming lands are advancing in
value by leaps and bounds. Improv-
ed methods of cultivation, and moro
accessible markets, make. five acres
in many instances a more valuable
possession than $50 acres a genera
tion or two ago. The department of
agriculture declares five acres ample
for the support Of a family. How
foolish, then, to continue giving away
the small remnant Of the nations cul-
tlvable lands in 1G0-acre tracts, es'
pccially since under the commutation
clause Of the homestead act, the gift
usually goes to some great land-grab-
Der instead Of going. as intended, to a
homehuilder.-The Talisman.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-01-02

Rufus S. Cowlng has retired from
the court Of general sessions of New
York, where he has presided for 2S
years.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
(DC D4ylo HOME
is BEING MADE NEW

it appeared in Jefferson Davis time
as possible.
1t is the purpose of the contractor
to make as few alterations in the
building as possible, the original plan
of architecture being followed as near.
ly as possible. When finished the
building is expected to present an ex-
act duplicate of the old mansion in
which Jefferson Davis lived, and
neither exepnse nor effort will be
spared in producing this end.
The building is now the property of
L. A. Render, of LAGRANGE, Ca, who is
having the work of restoration done
At present. however, there is a lease
on the property, the lessee being the
West Ice plant.
When completed the old mansion
will be rented from the West Ice plant
by Mrs. G. F. Hagood, who will con-
duct first class boarding house at
the old home.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
MEDICAL COLLEGE
Opens in MANILA


Manila, p l.. Sept. 6.--With the
opening this month Of the Philippine
Medical college, in charge of a COM
petent staff of American physicians,
another pet project of Secretary Taft
will be realized. Scores of bright
young Filipinos have already enrolled
as students, and the school promises
to be an unqualified success. At the
present time there is only about one
physician for each 10000 inhabitants
Of the Islands. the ratio being as high
as one to $4,000 outside of Manila
The death rate is high, especially
among the young, and over half the
deaths in Manila occur without medi-
cal attendance. While the process will
necessarily be slow. the government Of
ficials believe that within q score of
years the native graduates Of the col
lege, educated in American medical
and sanitary methods, win have ct.
fected great change for the better
throughout the islands
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
GREAT FIELD MEET At
JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION

Norfolk, Va, Sept. g. What will
prove to be the great feat
ure event of the athletic program of
the jamestown tercentennial began to-
day with the preliminaries of the Am
ateur Athletic unions national track
and field meet Athletic clubs Of every
big city from coast to coast and from
Canada to the gulf are represented by
their crack men, and the entrance of
Con Leahy and Denis Murphy, champ
athletes from Ireland, gives the affair
an international aspect.
Eastern men are handing out the
dope that the New York and Irish
American clubs, of New York, will get
away with all the principal prizes, but
western men are putting their money
on the middle West and Pacffiic coast
boys. There are several individual
entries that may upset calculations,
while it is admitted that the lads from
Montreal may figure in the running.
The South Is represented by the Nor
folk club and the Young Mems Gym.
nastic club of Louisiana. Other clubs
represented include Philadelphia, Bos,
ton, Chicago, Hartford. Chicago, Port.
land, Ore. California Olympic. Lincoln,
Neb- Lawrence, Mass, Pittsburg,
Washington and Baltimore. Schools
and colleges represented by entrants
include the University lof Oregon,
Pennsylvania university. Ohio State
university, Western Pennsylvania uni
versity and George Washington univer
sity.
Among the judges are james Barr
honorary referee; James e. Sullivan
Ireferee; Joseph B. Macqabe, chief III
Tspector; Charles J. HARVEY, announc
er. and william H. Robdstson. starter
The programs for bothl Juniors an<
seniors are the same, Including ~
lteen events, e. Follows: Nuns af zoI
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

Montgomery, Ala, Set. 6.-The old
Jefferson Davis home is being re-
btored. The mansion, situated on the
Former of Lee and Bibb. streets, at one
kIme the residence of the president of
the Confederate states, and one of
the most historical places in the city,
As being overhauled preparatory to
|its restoration to its original place of
construction.
The work is in charge of E. D. Rob
serts, a contractor of LAGRANGE, Ga,
who for some years has made spe-
Ecialty of restoring old homes. Mr..
Roberts has nine men at work on the
building, and he said today that he
expects to complete the work of re-
storation by October first.
Il The old brick wall around the old
home will be rebuilt, and both the ex-
terror and interior of the building will
be made as nearly like the mansion as
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
G YANKEE DOODLE FOR
SECRETARY ELIHUROOT

City Of Mexico, Sept. 6. -Secretary
Roots invasion of Mexico promises to
be one long-drawn-out blare of brass
bands, according to the entertainment
plans now being made. There are few
villages in Mexico SO small as not to
possess band and every such mus
ical organization along the railroad be-
tween the border and the capital is
now engaged in rehearsing Yankee
Doodle and other American airs, to
be played violently as the secretary
of state passes through. Mr.. Root will
need all the strength gained by his
physical culture stunts" to Withstand
this outburst of melody. 1t can be
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

truthfully said of Mexican bands, how
ever, that they are almost uniformly
composed of accomplished musicians
The program arranged for the secre-
tary during his stay in Mexico City
includes an official banquet and re-
ception at the palace, a banquet at
Chapulatepec, given by Ignacio Mar
iscal, minister of foreign relations, and
dinner by the city at the Municipal
palace. AS these banquets will take
place on succeeding days, with innum-
cradle breakfasts, suppers and lunch
cons between, Mr.. Roots digestive ap-
paratus is also likely to be sorely
taxed.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

220, 440 and $50 yards, one mile and
five miles; hurdle races at 100 and 220
yards; running high jump, running
broad jump, pole vault for height
throwing 56-pound weight, throwing
16-pound hammer, putting 16-pound
shot, and throwing the discus, both
freen and Greek style.
Among the competitors in the
sprints is Dan J. Kelley Of the Univer-
sity of Oregon and the Kultnomah Ath-
letic club Of Portland. Oregon. KEEL
ley holds the record for the 100 and
220-yard dast His record Of 8 3-5
was made last summer on the coast,
and the record for the 22O--21 1-5 sec
onds was made while at college and
win likely stand for some years to
come. The only man to equal Kelley's
record for the hundred yards was Ar
thur Duffy, and he is professional
Missouri is represented by one of the
best dash men that the middle West
has boosted Of in recent years in Carl
Forline- He wears the colors Of the
Central Y. M. 9. A. Of St. Louis and
is considered one of the Formidable
competitors for Dan Kelley.
Far away California, too, is making
bid for place up near the winners
| in the finals. and has sent a dozen
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
lUSITANIA SAILS
FROM LIVERPOOL

Liverpool, Sept. 6.--When the new
Cunard express steamship, Lusitania
leaves Liverpool tomorrow, bound for
New York, her departure will mark the
greatest event in maritime history.
Great enthusiasm is manifested here in
the trip Of the largest steamer pro
PEELED by the greatest marine turbines
vet constructed, and elaborate exer-
cIses will mark the beginning OF her
maiden voyage. Special interest at
faches to the event because the Luz
anita will leave port at the same time
| Tor New York. and the passage OF the
Atlantic win develope into speed con-
kesf such as has never before been
Known. Both vessels are booked full
and the offices of the steamship
npany are being beseiged by home
bound Americans, ANXIOUS to
tie Lusitania
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

- the Palma trophy
nave always aroused great deal of
interest on both sides of the Atlantic.
1t was won by the British team in
1902, at Ottawa. In the following year
the United States marksmen obtained
possession of the trophy at Bisley,
1,570 points against Great Britain's
1,555. Later the trophy was returned
to the British team by the United
States Association of Rifiemen, owing
to the fact that the American team
had used a rifle barrel with special
growing and not the service weapon
of the United States army.
Believing that they had committed
a breach of the conditions of the
contest, the American marksmen vol
UNFAIRLY returned the trophy for an
other contest.
The team from the United States,
headed by Lieutenant Colonel N. B.
Thurston, of New York, as Captain,
is admittedly one of the finest bodies
of marksmen ever selected for such
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

U2tralian team is now home
'Iard~bound on a trip that will have
extended completely around the world.
The men left Sydney on May IA, and
haze since taken part in numerous
matches, their total winnings so far
aggregating nearly $1,000. The rec
ords of the team show it to be gan
gerous competitor for the Palma tro-
ply, and there woulud be little sur
prise if the marksmen from the Anti
podes won the prize.
The team failed to secure the Kola-
pore cup only because of a technical
ruling. While in England, one of the
members, Lieutenant w. c. Addison,
won the Kings prize, the highest in
dividual reward in the British EN-
pire, with score of 318 out of pos
sible 355 points. Another Australian
w. H. Cutler, was the winner of the
Prince of Wales prize.
For several days all the teams have
been engaged in practice In order to
become familiar with the range, and
all will enter the contest in the best
of condition, promising the keenest
rivalry that has been seen in an inter
national rife contest In many years
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

II Is far better to point with ptide
than % view with alarm.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07
JOHN BULL AND UNCLE SAM
in GREAT RIFLE COMPETITION

y Ottawa, Ont, Sept. 6.-Crack marks
men of Uncle Sam and John Bull, in
'cluding the best rifle shots of Canada,
Australia, England and the United
States, are assembled today at the
Rockliffe range, near Ottawa, to en-
gage, in the international match for
the Palma trophy. Teams of eight
men each represent the four countries,
the aggregation constituting what is
probably the most exeprt company of
srifiemen ever assembled. The Palma
trophy is now in the hands of Eng
lands marksmen, but it appears very
probable that they will have to break
all previous records to retain it.
The Rockliffe range is one of the
best in the world for such a competi-
ton. The fire is delivered northeast
on fifty targets set in one line. Be-
e pit is a high stop butt paint
*, which minimizes the effect
early morning light Against
rs backstop the targets show up with
eat distinctness, insuring great
ree Of accuracy. The firing points
) one behind the other, the longer
FRANCES being slightly elevated. On
the left is the Ottawa river, running
! at tn foot Of a high bluff while on
Fa- 3t9e range Is bordered with
nforeSi tfest cars run to-
;unds, making u
- the Palma troph
nave always aroused great deal o
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-07

contest. and unprecedented military
authorities believe it has good
chance to win the trophy. Lieutenant
Colonel Thurstoh has been captain of
the rifle team OF the New York state
militia for many years, and has been
successful in humber of interstate
contests.
The Canadian team is composed of
the best rifemelh in the Dominion,
and they face their expert competit-
ors from other larpds with confidence
that is shared byfmany who have wit
messed the men in practice.
The British team has been selected
from the best mafksmen in the royal
army! navy and volunteers and in
cludes the pick of English riflemen.
1t is under command of Colonel Hop
ton, one Iof the greatest living match
rifle shots He has shot for England
in the Elcho Shield competition
twenty-five times, has won the 81
jewel of the English VIII. eight
and the ALBERT trophy three
Major P. w. Richardson. of tl1 /
cumberland NFusiliers, is shod ap-
tain. =
Immediately after eompe-
: ~: j ~ L!.. s ':s'; ;,
will take part
htions at Sydney
home. The English
(npanied on the jour
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-06
Mems Pants.

81 so Mems pants for $50. come in all
sizes and colorngs, always sell for
$780, sale price, ..................... CSC
Mems black cotton clay pants, $l.5O
grade, sale price. Observation-Disclosures. 93c
So 90 Mems worsted pants which have
gained world known reputation for
durability. All sizes, come and pick
them out, sale price ........,.........S I.9S
Mems black clay and Tihit, So 30 pants
Ior'. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-12-06
THE DATES OF SALE
Sensational Bargains
i'll Mems and Boys Clothing.

Ill mems ana Boys Clothing.
$500 Suit all to match, $4.9S. A fine suit
OF clothes, all to match, come in Scotch
mixtures. This suit is positively worth
s. or your money refunded at any time
during this gigantic sale .........$4. 98
SO 90 All WOrsted suit, S5.S5. This suit is
the peer of any you see elsewhere at
SIP price mark. A marvel of goodness.
All sizes. Don't fail to ask for this suit
a genuine SO value at...... $5.S5
$l2 Mems Suit, $88 81. This represents a lot
of suits in black and blue-back thibets
and serges Also some dark fancy mix
lures. THIS lot positively sold for $l2
In the new and swagger fad cut sack
coat, entirely custom made. Remember
you get your money back if not satisfied.
This suit goes in this gigantic gale at IS 81
$3.50 Mems Suits, 1898. This amount en-
titles you to choose a suit from twenty
lots as finely made and as elegantly fin
ishGd as the most fastidiOus dresser could
desire. Fine home and foreign suitings
of style and tone and in q great variety
of effects tailored into garments of fault
less fashion. Kersey, cheviots, vicuna,
honlespun, tweed, Scotch mixtures and
cashmere suits, in black, blue, brown,
drab, tan and fancy designs, single and
double breasted; all of this seasons
styles; never sold for less than $3.50.
In this gigantic sale. 1898
1898 represents lot of suits that are the
product of the worlds most skilled tail
Ors. They are equal and are guaranteed
to excel any $40 tailor made to order gar
ment or we will cheerfully refund your
money. A great range of designs in this
SlSalltlc sale ...................$ So. SO