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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

DR.. w. J. McGee, the eminent
geologist, geographer and secretary
of the Inland Waterways commission,
an executive body created by Presi-
dent Roosevelt to work out a solu-
ton Of the transportation difficulties
of the United States, is positively an
alarmist regarding the working out
of the problem, If we are to depend
upon the railroad systems Of the
country to do it.
He does not say the railroads
would not tackle the problem, If
there were any assurance they could
settle it, but he sees insuperable
physical difficulties in the way.
He holds the only effective solu-
ton is through the control and regu-
lation of living streams In other
words, the water courses must be
harnessed to pull our products to
the markets"
DR.. MCGEE says:
"In the first place, there is not
enough iron in the mines of America
to construct railroads sufficient to
meet the demands of traffic.
SIN the second place, there is not
sufficient labor available to build
the roads even were there a requisite
supply of structural material"
He declares the government has
seen the vanity Of trying further to
remedy transportation troubles or
car shortage through the railroads,
and the weighty obligation Of fur
nishing practical solution Of the ma
tional trouble has been placed upon
the shoulders of the commission.
'"The condition we have been
brought face to face with" said Dr.
McGee yesterday, '1s that there is
not sufficient rolling stock to haul
the freight; there are not enough
locomotives to move the cars to their
destination, and there is not suffi-
cient trackage to handle the traffic
offered. The existing state Of affairs
is due solely to the enormous rate
Of increase in the production Of COM
modities of recent years, and to the
dependent fact transportation facil-
tiles, both actual and possible, have
been completely outgrown"
To reduce the situation to a con-
crete form, James j. Hill, than whom
there is no greater authority on rail-
road building, says there is now in
vested in the railroad systems of the
country both in primary and collat-
eral property, about s16.5O0,O ,Oo0,-
OOO that 1t would cost easily $500
100000, or one.third that sum, to
bring the transportation facilities up
to the needs Of today, and in five
years from today we would again be
faced with condition similar to the
present one.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19
Party to Bingham Springs.

This evening party of we'll
known local people will leave for
Bingham Springs to remain until
after Sunday or later. Among those
going are Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Roose-
welt and daughter, Miss Edith Stein
of Walla Walla, Mr.. and Mrs, ]. F.
Robinson, Mrs. Gussie Moule. Miss
Harriet Thompson, and Mr.. e. j.
Burke.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

Gray & Co. are beginning a cut
westward from Riparia. from which
1000 yards of earth are to be re-
moved. This Is one of the three
large pieces of work remaining to be
done on the Northern Pacific's Pasco-
Riparia project, the other two being
Chew's tunnel and Callahan's cut,
three miles below Haystack bar.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

Friday and Saturday you can see at
Clark's Grocery the finest Lam
bert and Bing cherries that are
grown on this planet. If you want,
after seeing, you can leave your or
ders.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

Mooney finds his cap again. He
Is happy so happy, once again. See
him in next weeks comic.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

The Brotherhood of Railroad Car
Men has a membership Of $1,000
distributed throughout the United
States and Canada.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19

From 1890 to 1900 the population
Of Idaho increased 11s per cent, or
from S4,3S5 to 1sS,7SS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-07-19
MUST CO TO RIVERS.
RAILROADS CANNOT
HANDLE THE TRAFFIC.

Streams Must BE Harnessed to Meet
the Denmns Of the Country-Not
Enough Iron in the Country to
Build Railroads and Not Enough
Men in tile Country to Construct
the Roads-Riyers Are the Ouly
Recourse.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
AMHERST COMMENCEMENT OPENS.
President Harris breaches Baccalaureate
Sermon in the College Church.

Amherst. Mass, June 23.-President George Har-
ris delivered the baccalaureate sermon to-day in
the Amherst College Church. He said IN part:
intellectually may ever walk In newness Of
life. Literature IS unfai!ing resource. Every
man going out Of college should have one subject,
az least. which he pursues that. whatever his
occupation, however he drUdges life may be fresh
ened by drafts from the perennial fountain OF
knowledge.
We see problems that new, social and po-
Etical conditions unprecedented Democracy IS an
experiment An evolution ig going Of govern
inent BY the people. for the people The question
Is. How far shall the conduct Of business produc-
loa distribution, transportation. be controlled by
the government without taking away the incentive
ot pronts from individuals. The principal problem
IS the place OF the material in our civilization the
piob3em tor nations and for individuals. An edu-
Gated man who stands for the higher things Is a
power X IS the personal factor that counts"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
HAPPINESS IN MAKING OTHERS HAPPY.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: A well known and popular banker IN this
city, who has been for many years interested in
public affairs. and has devoted much time edu-
catioual and literary pursuits well TO char
marked: THE principles OF altTuism may not be
fully recognized in this era, but my mind the
supreme object OF human existence should be to
make others happy This noble sentiment was
proclaimed by the Founder OF Christianity 20 His
disciples. and He enforced the precept by His
example He also taught that self-abnegation Is
an essential principle Of holy living and that
less mutual love prevailed among them they
not worthy to be His disciples Some people go
through the world with hearts full of sympathy,
with tongues that always to ring with the
melody OF pleasant words and with eyes that
sparkle with present toyOusness; some I'LL the
air with q glow of their genial natures. like the
baluy breeze OF the tropics, and with the sweet
ness Of their dispositions. like the fragrance OF
ripened fruit. Some women says English
writer "clng TO their homes like the honey
suckle the door. yet like II they I'LL all the
region with the subtle perfume OF their goodness
There are lives that are constant blessing to
Others and there Is something dtvinely beautiful IN
using the royal gifs OF the soul that others may
be made happy. The pursuit OF happiness IS the
chief aim of human life, and those who contribute
TO it's attainment by Unselhsh devotion 20 others
never fail IT for themselves. This Is
the divine law OF compensation which God in His
goodness has created. and IT never fails
DAVID BANKS SICKELS
New York. June u, lJJ7.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
SOME NEW JERSEY EXPENDITURES.
Deep Interest of Taxpayers in Recent Dis
closures.
To tho Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
sir: 1t would be amusing were 1t not so pro-
NoHnhS 10 read in your issue of the 14th inst the
account Of the probing of some state expenditures
by the New Jersey House Investigation Committee
Legislature were sorry lot needing great deal
or brushing and cOmbng and furnishing generally,
from the abundant provision made for them In the
me OF COMBS tooth brushes. nail brushes. etc. ad
nauseam. These items and other 'tnciientaIs''
run up 10 the tune of $1,000 It stated that
the incidental expenses have been gradually in
creasing.' We do not why, logically. il should
not come 10 pass long that musical instru-
mentS be installed in the lodgings of our repre-
sentattves TO soIace their loneliness when away
from their families. These could the end OF the
session be carried home es dsIIbTf,lI rnr1atos -
sacrifices for the state.
Now. let 1t be remembered that New Jersey ia
a poor commonwealth. II aunt or an uncle
leaves one bequest Of 500. OF II mistress thus
gratefully remembers servant, the state steps in
and demands per cent. S25. OF this mOderats
sum for the wellbeing. the necessary expenditure
of New Jersey
The writer has known several cases Of the pay
ment OF this tax by worthy persons who needed
much their moderate inheritance Of about $500 IL
Is therefore very trying for such persons 70 read
OF the loss OF large sums by the state either In
the way OF extravaganza or, as it may be some
times. in that Of downright dishonesty. Our leg
tslatorS presumed TO accept their nominations
and elections on the basis OF patriotism % and
the regular compensation. not the expectation
OF extras. Most OF Us. being only ordinary NOR
tails, take a tooth brush along with when We
travel, or buy at destination Then what
a state Of affairs is implied in the report from
Trenton that Tobn got a job in connection with
the prison for which he received $50 0O0 when
another party had offered do the work for sIf-
O00. He did not know. Tobin said. why Lawton
had practically given him 1900. He only knew ne
got 1t and kept It Not many OF fortunate
get S9,0OO $1,000. without knowing
the hard work and sweat by which IL is earned.
There is certainly much food for reflection (and
indignation, tool in the from Trenton. II
would be well for New Jersey citizens TO let their
representatives personally know what they think
of the state Of affairs We trust that the House.
cleaning will be speedy and thorough.
MetuChen. June 19. 1901. JERSEYMAN.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
CALLS srRgETcAR MANNERS WORSE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: There IS doubt that public manners IN
New York City have suffered a sad change IN even
the last decade. and the criticism OF the treat
ment OF passengers by the streetcar conductors
should be continued until a public sentiment for
better conditions be aroused. 1 saw last Sunday a
fraN woman obliged stand for fifty blocks. while
three men succeeded, by an ingenious disposal Of
their persons in occupying six seats. Yet the con-
ductor made no effort whatever to change their
determination that this young negro woman should
have seat
II It be true that Cleanliness is next 70 godh-
ness" the management OF the street railways
would do we'll TO put their men into neater uni
forms and insist upon some degree OF personal
cleanliness, for am sure every one VIII bear me-
ont In saving that one shrinks from taking change
from the hands OF the New York car conductor.
Waterbury Conn, June 20 1901. VERITA5-
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
BISHOP LAWRENCE AT WELLESLEY

Wellesley, Mass, June 23.-The annual bac-
calaureate sermon before the graduates and stu
dents of Wellesley College was delivered to-day
IN Hougkton Memorial Chapel by Bishop William
Lawrence, OF Massachusetts.
Bishop Lawrence contraste1 the essential ele-
Tnents Of Lts With what re called the superficial
popular elements, and said the real purpose OF
college education fit the students for social
upbUidirg and love OF home. He showed how
the women Of to-day have many advantages over
the women of fifty years ago, and that with educa-
tion had come more tactful and confident woman.
capable of coping with the great problems OF life.
lie cautioned against giving too much thought 10
tho martial life, and urged 2 deeper belize IN Christ
the essential element Of cEristiallity.
President Caroline Hazard OF the college presided
at the service, and the hundred seniors
we're marahailed bz their president Mias Gladys
DOZEN. 49, =
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24

For the benefit OF the poor Jews in Jerusalem
there is TO be exhibited at No 162 Madison street
a miniature reproduction Of the Temple at Jeru-
salem, which situated Mount Moriah. the
central shrine of Judaism after the establishment
OF the monarchy OF David The miniature temple
is to be completed Tomorrow and the managers Of
the exhibition will make arrangements TO have 1t
opened with special ceremonies next Sunday after
noon.
The miniature reproduction IS fifteen feet square
and in addition to the Temple proper it takes IN the
several courts and palaces Of the priests. In the
foreground shown the colonnades, gates and
walls which led 20 the interior Of the Temple
Joseph Doctorovitz, a teacher OF Hebrew and
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
RED LoBELIA FOR NATIONAL FLOWER.

Sir: From a number OF experiments that I have
made with the cardinal flower G4obela cardnalis)
l am convinced that 1t can bs grown in almost
any common garden and be maintained in flower
out of doors through nearly the entire summer
and autumn while II has characteristics which
would appear to prevent its growth under glass;
in a word. its flowers can probably be furnished
in abundance at any time Of year. Red lohelia its
better name, is a native of North America, is the
most brilliant Of native flowers, no very
strong objections reasonably be raised against
IT, and as the American national flower II would
be most desirable. No national flower should be
q side issue OF a commercial product 1t should
be grown exclusively because of its intrinsic
value simply most beautiful flower.
S. MILLETT THOMPSON.
Erovjdeuce IIne Is 1907.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
DIR. HoPKINs BREACHES an WILLIAMS

Wiliamstown. Mass. June 2S-Commencement
week at Wilams College began to-day with the
baccalaureate sermon to the senior class In the
Memorial Chapel by President Henry Hopkins who
took his text from Matthew Y. 81: Think not that
I come TO send peace earth; came not to send
peace, but sword"
without the sword and upheld the belief that what
the world needed fighters. In closing he said:
''One final, personal word and have done. Some
Of you know in your souls deep and abiding
peace May God grant this to every OF you
the peace that hoWeth like river, the peace that
the world cannot give and cannot take away. the
peace that passeth all understanding. I call all
who possess this peace TO witness that It comes
and IS maintained by the Word"
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
MODEL OF soLoMoNs TEMPLE TO BE EXHIBITED HERE.

student Of old Jewish institutions is the architect
and builder Of the miniature temple. He spent two
years In Jerusalem studying the scenes and delv-
Ing into old manuscripts dealing with the Temple.
MY little temple he told Tribune reporter.
and the buildings included IN what was known as
the Temple at Jerusalem. AS you see 1t now 1t
Is only an outline, tomorrow. yes, tomorrow, It
Will be different"
Mr. Doctorovitz allowed The Tribune. however.
to take photograph Of his little work." on con-
dition that 1t be explained that it did not repre-
Rabbi Max Wechselbaum is the director Of the
exhibition.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
II nowpolN COLLEGE

Er-rs-7lck 5ie- JGne 23.-Bowdoin seniors to-day
hstecee 70 address by The Rev. Dr. c. H Cutter
Of Bangor, a graduate of tie class OF 81 In ire
beccalaurc2tc ce-yicc Or. Cutter was assisted hz,
Professor Henry J. Charcl3n. dean cf :he college
VINO vii preside q most Of t.s exercises OF com
TnenccLscat eek n fc absence Of President EIvde
Tie r-osiCents Leslt2, which has been 3o0r Coz
several sy.sAE has ms1e II necessary for him 10
give pp el active work at present, and he win
scoa etsEt On q European "Trip.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
skccALAuREATE AZ DARTMOUTH.

Hanover. =. 4. June 23-The Rev Gaines Glenn
II Atkins Mich, delivered the baccalaureate SER
no= q the Dartmouth graduates OF 1907 to-day
UI.cer rhs general tEeHe The Price Of the Best
Dr Glenn ssiG:
The word ] wsEt 20 bring to you Is that there
= only con1.tion upon which life is worth
iiyf2g-the col6.tton. that is, that you seek the
beef Find IS cean!t.cn os values in the teaching
q J-sls Csai4st sad pay It's price The world g
@a't-rS fo. yo2 II you willing to 90 :ha."
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
ATTEMPTED RoesERY CHARGED.

Three Italians were arrested last night on COM
plant of Liberado Blonde. OF No. &6 East l~th
street who alleges they assaulted and tried to rob
him on the night OF June Is They Joseph
SkaIa twenty-five years old; Frank A. Pasquara
twenty-one years old, and PasQuara Fiatine, twen-
ty-four years old. Blonde says that he was driv-
ing along 1seth street. near Belmont avenue whsa
skala dragged him from his wagon and aasau1teo
him.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
loHN JOHNSON TO DIE THIS MORNING

After two years Of struggle, John Johnson is to
die in the electric chair this morning in Sing Sing
In his protracted fight Johnson several times
aided by Albert T. Patrick, who had cell close TO
his in the death house. The condemned man mur-
dered his wife two years ago because she refused
to receive him when he returned after serving a
term in the Sing Sing Prison. They lived In Yon.
ksrk
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
USE OF CHAPEL CARS.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: Esteeming your valuable paper for its trust
vrorthiness take occasion to offer correction OF
the recent article in The Tribune entitled Church
on Wheels" The Baptists have been operating
chapel cars since 1891 and have six In the field.
and other denominations have also used ths
rnethod J. T. KENDALL
Jefrersonville. Ind, June II. 1901.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
DR.. AKEp ON CONGO SLAVES.

In his sermon yesterday at the Fifth Avenue
Baptist Church the Rev. DIR. Charles r Aked said
that '!f Christianity would be accepted as true
and the dream like that Of St John turn to re-
ulity, there would be child labor no colored
question no starving millions in India, no rubber
GA1-t.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24

beneficial for while IL may give the cement
strong grip, long as there is moisture present
there is opportunity for continuation Of the
cOrrosiOn. and this rust Will continue to increase
and feed on itself TO speak.
New York June O. 1891. F. H. COWLES
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
TO USE SAGE FUND IN COLORADO.
Secretary Glenn COnsults with Judge Lind
sey, Of Denver, About It.
LEV relesraph 70 The tribunal

Denver June ZS.-John NJ. Glenn. secretary OF the
Sage Foundation is here In consultation with
Judge b. B. Lindsey, OF the Juvenile Court. to
the methods to be adopted IN distributing the
generous sum which Mrs. Russell Sage is to de-
vote 10 rhilanthropic work in Colorado at early
date.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-24
Coward !;
Shoe
Vacation
Footwear

Whether your feet turn
toward SeaShore or noun
tains, we have the right
Coward Shoe for every oc-
caSiOn.
RuSSet. glazed kid, calf,
patent leather and canvas,
in styles and sizes for men,
women and children.
The Yale expositor., 1907-11-15
Knew His Habits.

The following anecdote is given 10y
an Indian officer as illustrative of the
manners and customs of the willy
Pathan certain general and his
staff, while vending their way through
one of the narrowest valleys of Tirah,
were annoyed by the attentions Of a
solitary marksman, who from time to
time sent bullet unpleasantly close.
At last the general turned to his order
ly-a Pathan sowar-and told him to
dismount, take his carbine and try and
stalk the mIountaineer. The sowar
started off, and presently there was Il
crack and gray bearded old Afridi
tumbled headlong down the mountain
side. The sowar rejolned and fell into
his place
"Well done!" said the general But
how on earth did you manage it so
easily?'
"Oh," replied the sowar, IL knew his
habits. He was my ather."-Londou
Truth.
The Yale expositor., 1907-11-15
Where Eat Is Beauty.

In Tunis when man wants to take
another wife he picks out girl and
then carries to her father a pair OF
bracelets and pair of anklets from
one Of the other ladies of his house
hold. The bracelets and anklets are
slipped on the young woman, and sew
eral months are allowed for her fat
tening. She must fatten until she
completely fills the four ornaments OF
otherwise the man has a right to re.
fuse her, for in Tunis fat is beauty,
and permanently slender girl has nc
chance of marriage.
The Yale expositor., 1907-11-15
lackino In Humor.

Little Robbie was entertaining Mr.
Geezeley while Miss Tripperson was
upstairs adjusting her back hair and
giving her face a few final dabs with
the powder puff.
MY sister says you amt got no idea
OF humor," said Robbie.
Indeed! Mr.. Geezeley returned
"When did she say that?"
"Jist after you was here the last
time. She said she seen you lookin
at yourself in the mirror several times
and you never laughed wunst."-Cleve
land Leader.
The Yale expositor., 1907-11-15
A LEGEND OF WORMS.
Prophecy Of the Jewish Sage and Its
Strange Fulfilment.

Strange Fulfiilmeut.
Rashi lived during the time of the
first crusade, and one of the legends
OF Worms connects him with this
event. He was one day seated with
his pupils, when knight. full pano-
piled, made his way into the school
house and with threatening mien thus
addressed him: "Rabbi. thy name flr
wisdom has reached me and fan wO Ill
l learn my fate from thee. | h3Ft
assembled host wherewith | purpp q
to drive the nfdel Turk from the H.ir
City. but before SET Out | demand 80
know whether my undertaking viii
succeed. Answer me at once. | have
no time for delay"
The rabbi replied, Thou wouldst
learn the future from me? Alas, am
unable TO foretell It, God alone can
say what the future will bring forth.
l have no powers Of divnation, and
my faith forbids the assumption of
them Pray, therefore. forgive me if |
am unable TO accede to thy request"
Rabbi" exclaimed the knight in
tones of passion, II will listen to no
refusal Well | know that thou canst
foretell the future if thou wilt. As
truly as | am Godfrey Of Bouillon, SO
truly do | promise to protect thee and
thy community from all harm, even If
thou shouldst foretell disaster TO me.
But If ii is a successful issue that thou
hast in store for me ! will right roy
ally reward thee in addition on my re-
turn. What? Art thou silent? Speak
or by heaven my sword shall open thy
mouth wide enough"
my liege lord" answered the Jew
ish sage, there is only one above who
can penetrate the future. Unless |
would deceive thee, which | dare not
do, at most | can but venture an opin-
ion of what will happen TO thee Thy
undertaking will only succeed in part.
OF thy immense host but three men
and one horses head will return in
safety" With blanched countenance
Godfrey of BOuillon turned to depart,
eXclaimiug rs he went. Take care,
Jew, if | return TO find thou hast de-
ceived me" Godfrey OF Bouillon went
up 10 Jerusalem, captured it and be-
came its first king.
But his success was short lived, and
the tide of war turned against him.
Defeat and disease decimated his vast
host until there remained but four rid
ers of them all who made their way
to Worms. The Jew has not spoken
the truth" he remarked as the gates
Of the city came in sight. "IIe said
we should return with only three rid
ers and horses head. He has lost his
reward They rode up to the gates
and demanded admission. The massive
door behind was raised. and they pass
ed through. But as the fourth rider
was about to follow II fell down again
with n heavy thud, decapitating the
horse and leaving its trunk and burden
outside the city. Conduct me to the
rabbi" said Godfrey of Bouillon. Il
must see him at once" But the rabbi
had long since left Germany.
The Yale expositor., 1907-11-15

a tickling cough, from any cause, is
quickly stopped by DIR. Shops Cough
Cure. And it is so thoroughly harm
less and safe, that DR.. Shoop tells moth
ers everywhere to give it without hest
tatiOn even to very young babes. The
wholesome green leaves and tender
stems of lung-healing mountainous
shrub, furnish the curative properties
to DR.. Shops Cough Cure. Ii Gains
the cough, and heals the sore and sensi-
tive bronchial membranes. No opium,
no chloroform, nothing harsh used to
injure or suppress. Simply resinous
plant extract, that helps to heal aching
lungs. The Spaniards call this shrub
which the Doctor uses, "The Sacred
Herb" Demand Dr. Shops. Take
no other. Pollock q HennessY