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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06

back the time when rabbits were so
numerous in the sagebrush around
Boise that they ate up everything
| green on the outskirts of the town
| and then devastated the gardens in
the city, says the Emmett Index.
1T was about 20 years ago." said
Mr.. Bilderback. II was county COM
missioner and the board, owing to
the ravages of the rabbits, decided to
offer a bounty of cents per scalp.
Inside of six months we had to call
off the bounty to save the county
from bankruptcy. Merchants and
professional men neglected their bus
mess to hunt down rabbits and the
mines were shut down because the
miners could make better wages
plucking scalps than at digging gold.
"A man named Morrison, a stage
driver from Salt Lake to Boise, threw
up his job when he saw the bonanza
bought 1000 acres of sagebrush land.
He fenced it all with chicken wire
and made holes every few rods so
the rabbits could get in, but were
unable to get out. Now, 1 don't
suppose you will believe me, but 1t
is a fact. nevertheless, the next
morning after the fence was COM
pleted, every foot of that 1000-acre
tract was covered with rabbits and
in some places close to the fence.
they were three and four deep, and
on the outside there was thousands;
yes, millions, trying to get in.
"At one time 1 figured out how
many rabbits there were in that field,
counting one to a foot, and found
that after running a circle three
times around the world there would |
still be enough left to give every man, /
woman and child on earth rabbit
potpie.
well, sir, that man Morrison hired
every conveyance he could find to
haul rabbit scalps to the court house.
We paid him s170O before noon-all
the scalps We had time to count
then went to dinner. When we re-
turned to our work 1t was almost inn
possible to get into the office. 1t
seemed as IL every man, woman and
child was there with an armful of
scalps and old Morrison's teams were
coming in from every direction. We
saw that the only way to save the
county from bankruptcy was to re-
scind the order and we rescinded 1t
mighty quick"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
WOOL MARKET AT CALDWELL.
Total of 1,4s1, ,30g Pounds Averaging
10 Cents

| Id Gents.
| The Caldwell correspondent of tn,
Boise Capital News says that 1,4S1,.
S07 pounds of this years wool cror
| has been marketed at Caldwell anG
continues:
The average price paid was 10 cents
per pound.
The total of 1,4S1.307 pounds lacks
100000 pounds of equalizing last
years output. A number of things
have contributed to this shortage.
chief of which is the selling of sheep
TO be sent out of the country.
a favorable winter and good range
conditions made this years clip SUI
perior in quality to last. In 1906 the
wool in this section was contracted for
six months in advance at slightly bet
ter prices than was realized from this
years clip. The quality last season
did not justify the difference in prices
which would doubtless have been
about parallel in the two years had it
not been for the advance sales in 1906.
Boston was the heaviest buyer at this
point with Philadelphia second. Prac-
tically all the wool in this section has
been shipped out and buyers are now
in Montana contracting for the output
in that state.
The range has contributed largely to
the profits of Idaho woolgrowers, be-
ing in much better condition this year
than last. Sheep were out on grass a
month earlier and are now in better
shape than at any time last year. The
sheep on the market are heavier than
usual and prices for mutton are good
In the east. 1t is estimated on COM
petent authority that there has been
in the last year a decrease of 15 per
cent in the number of sheep in the
state.
Forest reserves are encroaching up
on the hitherto free-as-air grazing
places in the hill regions. The con-
sequent leasing Of range territory en-
tails heavy expenses and many Of the
smaller owners especially are going
out of the business on high tide prices.
In spite of this decrease the wool
situation in the state is a promising
one and Idaho will doubtless contrib
ute her share Of this product for years
to come.
The complexities of civilization will
curtail the liberties Of the old-time
sheepman unaccustomed to jostling
their competitors on the range, but
will in the end put the business on a
safe, steady, paying basis.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
New Telephone Manager.

p. Bacon of Portland arrived in
the city this morning to succeed
George Coombs as manager of the
Pacific States Teephone and Tele-
graph company in this city, says the
Walla Walla Statesman. This comes
as a result of the long, loud and Wig
orous kick against the telephone SER
vice in this city. Mr.. Coombs was
reported some time ago to have re-
signed, but said at that time the story
was not true. However, he has been
succeeded by Mr.. Bacon and the
change will go into effect as soon as
he learns the ropes here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06

railroad is considering the proposition
to establish model demonstration
farms along their railroads in the
semi-arid belt. II one road does 1t ]
am going to try and induce others to
do the same, and in this way we will
be able to give the farmers practical
illustration OF the work.
II have just returned from Canada,
where l have been giving lectures on
scientific soil culture. / was in a part
of the Alberta district, which is one
of the greatest wheat producing sec
tions in North America. 1t is equal
to the Panhandle In Texas. In this
part of Canada there is no more an
nual moisture than in sections of
eastern Colorado, but the season
is shorter, the days are about three
hours longer, and crops are grown
rapidly"
notwithstanding that this has been
an unusually dry year in eastern Col
orado, the farmers will harvest a
large wheat crop. practically all the
winter wheat has been cut and thresh-
ing will begin this week in that Sec
ton of Colorado.
"One of the striking demonstrations
in wheat growing in the eastern Sec
ton of Colorado this year is that
winter wheat is the kind to plant"
was the statement made in Colorado
land headquarters yesterday. while
spring wheat is looking fine, yet it is
certain that the yield will not be as
great as that OF winter wheat. There
is a reason for this. as there is in
all works of nature. Winter wheat
Is sown in September. when the
ground is in good condition. 1t has
the benefit of the winter SHOWS and
the spring rains, so that even when an
unusually dry year comes along, as
was the case this year, the wheat has
secured a start that it is bound 10 be
a big yield. With spring wheat it
gets the benefit of the early rains,
but 1t is bound to suffer more or less
with the lack of moisture when such
years as the present come.
There has been a good deal said
about people moving out of the coun-
try, but one of our men who
spent four days travelling through
the heart of the dry farming district
east of Denver did not find one farmer
who expects to move out; in fact he
found that the men were enthusiastic.
THE wheat returns from eastern
Colorado will prove a big surprise to
Colorado people, and the eyes of the
pessimists will be opened when the
reports are given out. 1t will surprise
them, for example, to hear of wheat
running 35 bushels to the acre and of
volunteer fields of wheat running 20
bushels to the acre.
THE volunteer wheat, for the bene-
fit of those not versed in such matters,
is the result of last years harvest. In
wheat grains are beaten
out and fall to the ground. The
ground is not touched. as it is pro-
posed to let the land lie fallow sea-
son. These grains sink into the ground
and take root and grow, forming vol
unteer wheat. If a man proposes to
have volunteer wheat he should either
disk the ground or give II thorough
thus covering up the grains
OF wheat so that the birds cannot
rob his field"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06

NJ. Scott, city editor Of the Hell
ena, Ark, World, was shot and killed
by unknown parties following Wig
orous war he had made upon the po-
lico department, which forced the res
igna ton Of the chief Of police.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06

vigor and cheerful
ness soon disappear
when the kidneys are
out of order or dis
eased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that it is not uncom-
mon for a child to be
born afflicted with
weak kidneys. Ifthe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
CATTLEMEN KICK
FEDERAL QUARANTINE IN
JUREs SALE OF STOCK

Cattle In Quarantine or Recently
Dipped are Badly Disseminated
Against I'm the marlVets-Cost of
Dipping Is From 50 to $40 Per
liGaI.---Eiforts Being Made TO
Have Quarantine Removed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
CALLED OFF RABBIT BOUNTY.
Idaho Man Tells of Pioneer Efforts to
Get Rid Of Pests.

The shower of grasshoppers which
fell like snow the other night and
covered the streets and sidewalks Of
Emmett, recalled to C. p. Bilder-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
DRY FARMING
IN COLORADO
METHOD is UNDERGOING
A REMARKABLE REVIVAL.

Warned by the Originator and Ex.
'pounder o6 the System That. Strict
Adherence TO Scientific Principles Is
Necessary-He Warns Colorado to
Expect a Series OF Dry Years--Win-
ter Wheat Is Best for fhe Campbell
Method.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06
Women as Well as Men Are MadD
Miserable by Kidney and
Bladder Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind,
discourages and lessons ambition; beauty,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-08-06

1000 feet Of new film and two new
illustrated songs tonight at the Star
theater.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

Since Easter has become IN the
minds of merrymaksrs as great an oc-
casion for celebration as Christmas.
there have sprung up sundry forms Of
diversion FOR the day IN keeping with
It's significance. Yet by 70 means Of
strictly religious character. IL MIL
l.oHalrc's household where little folks
rule supreme. though grown-ups also
will enter into the pleasure. there viii
be an Easter tree. II can be Of any
kind. and need not be taller than
shrub. On It's branches are hung a
number Of dark green balls formed Of
several leaf-shaped sections. These
are run together at tie top by a bright
bit Of baby ribbon, tile ends Of which
hang down loosely. There should be as
many bulbs and floating streamers as
there are persons to receive gifts.
The bulbs can be made OF any soft.
green material, the softer the better,
as 1t lends Itself more readily 10 the
purpose of protection. which Is the sur
prise of the affair. When all are gath
cred about the tree each person is given
an end OF ribbon. At a signal they
give sharp tug and find the ribbon
in their hands unattached 10 the green
bulb which has by this means been
separated. disclosing a white paper
lily, in the heart of which Will he found
some little Easter trinket. This tree
can be SO easily managed that many
will undoubtedly add it to their Easter
entertainments. The transformation
from the s0mbre, all peryading green
Of the tree to its lily laden beauty is in
touch with the meaning of Easter. One
precaution only must be taken, and
that is that the ribbon run through
the green petals Of the bulbs Is 50
| lightly held that the pull VIII act
promptly as the magician's wand in
showing what a wealth Of lOyeliness
is hidden beneath the unprepossessing
exterior. Paper can be used for the
| petals, but it is likely to tear. and the
shape of the sections is destroyed when
| the ribbons are withdrawn.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
NORTH STATE NEWS
Items Of lraere>, 0leaned From
Various Sections
FROM MOUNTAIN TO StASnoRk


Ashssllis. Speeaai-As . txszii 90
iaJunss suaiaissei ay bcaas struck by
au e,ectur ear IA sauth MAia stFevt
Wednesday. Mrz James Fosirr. %
lsseastsT township, d1ed AZ Aissior
aa TtsAl Nrs Foster. who - G.
wars - age. attempted Ia srsss soath
ha.n sitvet Just heins Court sqaarr.
-a4 passing behind : WAGON. stepped
directly in irout If the rapidly Esos-
fas car I!ut foE tie prompt acton
Fr4 presence of mind of MofsormAH
\aachton. II ho quickly rr.erssd with
one hand wlilr ho reached over the
FROST of tl.e ear and lifted Mrs, Foster
gn one side. the old lady would prob
ahiv have beru instantly killed. The
contact with the moving car. though
siehi., thrrH her io the ground and
caused inlunes which ihongh not
deemed sero;ss At the time. Vsre saf-
frieat. ~ view ef Mrs Foster 4 ad-
ssuced age. to Justify her immediate
removal to the Mission hospital.
here she received every possible al
trutl-n. Size failed. however. ic rally
and died FRIDAY morning. paralyssJ.
caused by the shock. being the direct
causc II death. Mrs. Foster vas !
resident oG New Found Greek. Lsices-
ter toaa.hip about eight miles fr"ta
Ashc,illc She had lived IN that lo-
callly for is years. during which long
period sht had never. until last We'd
ncsauy. loft that Immediate neighbor-
hood. Ca Wednesday, accompanied
by ier sun. she made her first visit
80 Ashevillc. and her unfortunate
death may perhaps be in part at
trbutcd 10 the fact that until run
down. she had never before seen an
| electric car. aud probably miscalcu-
lated the speed al which it was run
nin-. There j. no blame attached TO
the mortonnan, who made every effort
| to avoid tie accident.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

Mrs. Lawrence put the finishing
touches to her table, but as she ar
ranged the lilies in the green basket,
she surveyed with pleasure the artis-
tic effect. The candles shed a soft
green light upon the snowy damask
of the tablecloth, and were reflected
in the glittering silver and cut glass.
Doylies and centerpiece were en-
broidered in green, and even the
china bore a design of maidenhair.
The guests, who arrived a few mo-
ments later, had donned their dainty
bridesmaids gowns of white organdy
over green, and wore punches of lilies
of the valley, the flower which they
had carried at the wedding.
"Oh, how pretty" was the eXciam-
alton as they were ushered into the
dining-room, and caught sight of the
table with its decorations.
One attractively served course sue
ceeded another, and the ice-cream in
lily molds made a fitting climax.
We'll, Katie, you are a genius.
exclaimed the maid of honor, as she
nibbled a bonbon; for this is GER
tainly the prettiest luncheon I've ever
been to. 1 don't believe you learned
how at Vassar.
The hostess smiled.
Girls, I'll confess" she said; Mrs.
Kirke gave me all the ideas, menu,
decorations and everything.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
An stpr Prpocher

Easter Is associated with beauty
more than any other festival of the
yea-. In a season Of flowers the world
Is filled with music. Through the eye
and the ear the seIse of beauty is
stimulated and satisfied. The very
symbol of brightness is 'the sun upon
an Easter day" Phillips Brooks, in
one of his poems, expressed the mean
ing of Easter as being that death is
strong, but life stronger. Men Of all
creeds can share that religion Of the
fulness Of life. The eloquent preach
ing of it, with such spiritual intensity,
made Phillips Brooks a force never
to be forgotten By any who have once
been under his influence. The greatest
American preacher Of his day felt no
kinship between holiness and gloom.
Faith to him was the source Of joy.
His charity was unbounded. His sym
pathy with life was universal He,
as far as our experience Of him went,
never took the more severe spirit to-
ward the lighter side Of human nature,
as in this bit from a sermon by South:
at were much to be wished for the
credit of their religion as well as the
satisfaction of their conscience that
their Easter devotiOns would, in some
measure, come up to their Easter
dress" The negative was not the side
from which truth was approached
by Mr.. Brooks. He did not spend
words on whether this or that was
wrong He breathed out fulness Of life
and love of men. He looked on moth
ing scornfully. or with rancOr. Unlike
Macauley's Puritan, if Mr.. Brooks
Lated bear batting, it was not because
it gave pleasure to the spectators. Most
of his religion was included in the Ser
| mon on the Mount.-Collier' Weekly.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Held on Serious Charge.

Augusta, Ga, Special. Arthur
Butler, a negro, is being held for as
sault with intent to kill an S-year-old
negro boy whom he had first beaten
almost into insesibility and was later
in the act of hanging. a rope had
been thrown over the limb of tree
and the boy was being drawn up whea
neighbors interfered Butler was pur-
sued by mob of blacks and whites
bent on lynching him. But he was
safely landed in Jail. The boy was
no relation to Butler, and no motive
for the deed has been learned.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

and finish up with black coffee Salt
ed pecans would be nice TO pass be-
tween the courses as a change from
almonds or peanuts"
Mrs. Lawrence drew a long breath.
And you really think | can do all
that?" she asked skeptically.
"Of course you can," was the re-
ply. See here, Katie, you are mar
ried and settled in a pretty house,
and, as you say, you have all your
handsome wedding silver and cut
glass for the table. Don't set out
with the idea that entertaining is a
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Governor Says Wilmington.

Raleigh. Special.-A letter was re-
cciYed rcceatlv BY Governor Glenn
from Ex-Governor Hayward, asking
that North Carolina cooperate with
South Carolina in getting immigrants
to come South; and also asking tina.
the people of this state use their ef-
forts towards making Charleston the
port Of entry for immigrants coming
into the Southern States. Governor
Glenn in reply stated that he would
be very glad on behalf of the people
Of North Carolina to aid in the mat
ter Of getting immigrants. of q de.
sirable character, to come SoHth, but
that Wilmington is the desirable port
Of entry for immigrants coming TO
North Carolina.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
The Little AIO OIaYians.

A beautiful old custom in the Mo-
ravian church, both IN Europe and
America, is to rise very early on East
er morning and go to the Gods Acre"
of the church, there to await the ris-
ing sun. Gods Acre." you know, is
beautiful name for the cemetery, which
always used to be beside the church.
Here beside the long rows and rows
of the silent dead the people-children
as we'll as adults-watch for the ris-
ing sun, the emblem Of life and the
Resurrection. AS the sun rises, food
ing the sky with light and the earth
with warmth and gladness, the
watchers greet it by singing some OF
the beautiful and curious old hymns
that are an especial Inheritance OF
these people.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Easter Time Would Seem Very ODD
Wisaoui Them.
The Hare Tha, Lays the Easter Egg

nc MAJ the EkEAs
Why do hares and eggs always figure
on Easter emblems? The religious sig
nificance Of hares and eggs at Easter
time is very misty, II not absolutely
non-existent. Every year tales are told
concerning the use OF eggs in solemn
services all over the world in all time.
Easter eggs have no historical founda-
ton, and we wonder when the true
history OF such observances Will be
written. Learning and leisure alike
seem to be unavailable in our day. and
so we must have this hash OF old
wives fables or nothing.
The German story Of the hare and
the eggs is amusing. It is said that a
family Of strangers had found home
in an obscure valley where poultry and
eggs were unknown till after they
came. when some poultry were brought
and eggs followed as a matter OF
course The lady Of the new family
wished to give some children treat.
and, owing to a hint she got, had eggs
dyed III different cOlors for a surprise.
The children were told to make nice
nests for the occasion in the pine wood,
which was done, and when the proper
time came the juveniles went 10 the
nests and found in them lovely eggs of
beautiful coiors.
The children expressed aloud their
establishment and joy. and one said:
The birds do not lay such beautiful
eggs: the hare must have laid them
that jumped out of a juniper bush and
ran away Just as I had finished my
nest" This took their fancy. and the
cry was: The hare lays the varie-
gated eggs!
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

Don white wine are added. with certain
rare perfumes. When all is completed
the oil is placed in two caldrons set
upon stove of fine porcelain, and then
it is stirred by six deacons robed in sill
Yer and black vestmentS. After this is
done the mixture is poured into gor-
geous receptacle. presented to the
church by the Empress Catherine IL.
1t is then blessed. and the people by
thousands march past and dip bits Of
cotton into the consecrated fluid. On
Thursday the holy oil is carried with
great pomp 10 the cathedral, where
mass is said by the metropolitan in the
presence of multitude. In the Catho-
lie Church the oil is blessed once q
year, on Naundy Thursday.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

great bugbear, but just be given to
hospitality as the Bible tells you to
be. You'll get a good deaf of COM
fort out of your home that way.
Why, that's the beauty Of a home, to
let others share it with you.
Now, az for the luncheon. I'll
come over and help you with it, and
we can decorate it together. Even if
everything doesn't go off all right
the girls won't be critical Oh, be
sure to tell them to wear their pretty
bridesmaids dresses, those white Or
candies over green"
1t was with some trepidation that
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
960 To Public Schools.

Prizes amounting TO $50 in money
sye to be awarded at the next state
fair to the public school. which show
the best methods in teaching agrieul-
ture. The prizes are only for the pub
lie schools, the colleges and higher
institutions teing excluded from the
contest.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28

4 whiskey distillery was chartered
at Wadesboro-tbe Pee Dee pistin-
ing Company, 9. o. FsIlenwider, z.
T. Bennett and W. 7. Mills. TO MAKE
corn vhiskey, the capital Stock be-
ing 5000.
4 charter Is also granted The Peo-
PIES TeIgphous corpsny, Tsylors-
Wills, cspital stock s2UUD.
Commissions are issued 70 The on
GERS OF Company d, Third Infantry,
of the national guard at Sanford, -
follows: K. B. Griffin, captain; A.
W. league, first lieutenant; William
Wiadifeld, second lieutenant.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Big Fire at Fayetteville.

Fayetteville, Speeial.-The W. II.
Skies Lumber Company, among the
most extensive operators in timber
and lumber in upper Cape Fear, lost
its entire large plant, which has been
burning all day. up to tie afternoon
The loss is estimated at O,cO0, with
partial insurance, aEaount not yet
known. Dwellings surrounding the
plant were in danger, but were saved
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Bought a Mil Site.

Fayetteville, Special-W. ID. Ne
NeiIl. W. Z. KindIey and S. III. Mae
Rae have purchased from Mr.. Seiii
Black very valuable property at Man
chester. The purchase includes 12s
acres iif lard, the splendid water
power with five hundred horse al
ready developed, on Lower Little river
at Manchester, a saw mill, planning
mill and several houses.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
Tragedy at Blacksburg. s. @.

Blacksburg, S. c., Special.-W. n
Mills, cotton mill man, shot and
killed Frank Deal here on Monday
morning. Domestic trouble Is sup
posed to have caused the killing. Deal
was a man of considerable prominence
in this section. There is good deal
of feeling over the unfortunate oc-
eurreIee.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1907-03-28
I-eutaD IeVity,

4 pleasantly which belongs to the
spring of the year is probably apocry-
phal, but fifty years ago it was current
in circles of the old time. It is the
story of DR.. Lunt's visit on DR.. Car
penter in Bristol little before Easter.
It was said that DR.. Lunt cut himself
in shaving, and had to ask Dr.. Car
penter for a styptic. So it happened
that "in Lent Liant loaned Lunt lint =