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The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
THAT RUFF SHOULD 60 FREE
Being a Glance ht Two Sides oE % Very Important Question Ot Pub llo Policy

It doesn't seem just right that Ruei, the maker of all the grating mischief in San Francisco, should be allowed to go free, while all those whom bis methods go: Into trouble should be punished. According to th plan indicated in Saturdays dispatches Euet Is to be allowed to blacksn bis sou. 9 little further, by adding betrayal and rreschery to his other crimes-tOr thor is what it really amounts to-and by so doing will be deciared redeemed under the law. Ot course it don't seem right.
 Ruef set up system 10 San Francis co whereby DO man could do anything that had 60 do with the municipality without consulting and settling wUh him or his lieu,eusnts on terms laid down. The system grew from petty ,o magnificent graitlrg, aud then oatN again to the pettIest details. No mao could lay the foundation of house until be had "seeu the mayors broth CT. No man could go into business without settling with some body. The man who wanted license had Co pay for it and the more license he wanted the more he was required Co pay and the more be was wiling Co pay the more he could have. The pos abilities of this elastic system vii. be realized but never in San Francisco was i. put to the test of it's limitations 90 far as we now know there was no limitation. TEe city that everybody believed a year ago had been redeemed by fire aud was iu a fair way to take a
 place well up among the decent cities
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

was started hwJtDe down .b.road to- ward the rot.5usss peraaoa shatcitias snow. Every form of dsbaucbery was under che pro.ec,ion .f the law and therefore encouraged The 'aturac- lions in crims" of the ola Cbin,t were distinctly oo,clusseda A "munlci- pal crib" was established iu the tender loiu that had pot trs uaa elsewhere in the country T3e damsnd created by tbis place and lss kind was supplied by
 c,v- agens, whose bushes, was la- gitma,ized The penny arcade lha, paid for the privilege was allowed to openly present forbidden pictures, and ute children who paid the penny were no, barred from seeing them.
 And so the mora. .oas O. the whole city was lowered, ara vha. was for merry under ta- 5ao even fa saa Fran cisco so9o became incorporated ln the custom O, ,hc city aaa ISs. lis fosm Of repuguance--cea sgo gu, familiar with her ace. vice in her uosrtouiblo forms was taken .a Che bosom of the people.
 s5tt hanperc5 la .aa matter Q. the higher grades of sra..n- Men who desired railway aaa oaee franchises real 4cl t6a. is had b come custom ,o pay for them ard tha,tt they paid they could get what ga.v wanted, so they paid for the niyIa.ao of io.s.tuE upon the city systems O. railways saa. less expensive in operation aoaro -..vey les eCsctve, hal .a 0saor cities been relega.e3 and vog.dao, here have been permitted o.a5r".ss. Nu-, aHs con- ,ass- -a bis gutg.a .aesa maaers and -Scaat- aa. been aaia5gsa guilty by & jury bu. che prosecution -. g.e bri5a givers, many of them the most prom iaea, aoa hitherto the most respect able citizens, f-dng dt1caty ip get ting conviction The srsuuaus ee- .dsavo-s o. 2Ie u-a-y and o.aersws pHlius oa sha pubic as.a-.hep people are crying torp#se. Basaha nrgsscu. ,loa -ays saoe +. DO peace. Whereas a i...e wb.a ago Nr. Eea.y a.a.ar.d thltno confessions were to be made ,o Guei for hfs having made sha clean 5.,as. of l., nov, 5r.v.a by sats laait~ farsuce thaa has not come 10 Gauey
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

That the titles to property in Skag way are at last determined and that .he owners of propors may hovesome,hing jo hand to show that lhey are really such owners, is a ma,ter of coneratu- latior, but to the old citizen it seems impossible that this long desired con- summation has come at last. And then the thought comes to us thot the thios is not yet done
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

himself he is considering che odvIsa- bai,y Of Erau0og immunity to the arch conspiratos for such information a, win couylc, bis victims. It does not seem righs-spn Francisco doas rot approve.
 And yec there ,s method to recon mend the proposllion The intent Of the conviction of criminals Is not 70 much their punishment as the protec- ,iou of sociey These lawyers and mi}toualrcs and soc'al leaders knew beuer what they did when then offered bribes to Ruef ,blo did RusL mere political crook, when he accepted them Bcsidas~wi.b the corruption money in ,Len hands they cccupi the seat of powe,-g,viug OF withholding.
 The people expec, more from such meu as Trey L. Ford than they can hope to receive from multitude Of Ruefs-lor bctJermeut tha, is. Tn. b.tray, of the people means more their couv.clior, when they do beway, mear very much more md the effect will be mor. lasting, To drive the fear into ,ho soul of all their kind, the fear of mak,ag deIs with the race of Eue's lgstiy nnaa for them the peni,entary, win hayo eso'asome effect; and the turning loos, upoa the streets Of a dozen of he latter saora Of their power will work comparatively little harm.
 These msgnates who now complain that they were held op by political graf- ters have avery tmpDeremedy at hand, and their complaint is, therefore, grouudDess. To lies in PUBLTCITY-o word tha, has become modern slogan for reform. If a man have a good cause he has but 10 lay the matter be, fore Che pabltc, and lha public is wJh b,m IT unlawful terms be demanded by those in power he has only 10 lay as cas. betor t.e public and it is won. Ba.Ir ge seeks to place a cheap over head wire ln the street when modern co. dttions dictate an underground wire, pub icity VIII not serve. IT, then, he $ eks 10 he tempted of the politician, i,isto the pen with him, As be- tween the two, the man Of the money win best serve the purpose.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL
HnnIrh is WOr h Saving and Some AIaska P, opl E now How to
 Save it

Many Alaska people take their l yes in their hands by neglecting the kld- noys when they know these organs need help. Sick kidneys are responsi., bIe for a vast amount of suffer ng and il healtf but there is 10 need to sui. fer uor 10 remain in danger when all diseases and echcs and pains due to weak kidneys can be quickly and per manCntly cured by the use of Doan's Kidney Pills.
 r. Lammy, l2l North Terry Ave. Seattle, Wash, ss's s: 'It Is now three years since 1 gave testimonial reco- mmendiug Doans Kidney Pills after the prompt and satisfactory manner in which this remedy had relieved me of kidney trouble which had affected me off and CD for q number of years. Just prior to using Doan's Kidney Pill, my suffering had become more severe, and one day, I was taken suddenly with attacks Of sharp pains through my 'olns and bladdcr. cnt for a doctor who finally used CaLheter, This gave me relief at lhe time hut SIIl l had tronble afterwards with irritation of the bladder and with the di'Ordered action of my kidneys. 1 began usirg Doan's Kidney Pills, and they acted very promptly and directly on the parts affected, so that the bladder trouble disappeared and in other ways found great relief This was several wears ago but still l am, a hearty advocate Of Doan's Kidney Pills and recommend. them to all suffering from kidney trouble.
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, N, r., sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the pame-Doan's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

accustomed to it, l wOuld'scraJCh UlLo Sores until the blood began to h2". This would stop the itching for few days. but scaly places would appear sgSin and the itching would accompany fTnm After suffered about ten years z made n renewed effort to effect n cure; Thg eruDtions by this time had appeared 0n every part of my body except my face and hands. The best doctor m my native county advised me to use arsenic iu small doses and a salye. ltheh usep t0 batha the sores in a mixture whlGh cave almost intolerablc paln.. In ada- ti6n fused othcrremedies, such as loodiihe' sulphur, zinc salve, SaVe' ,E- Ointment, and in fact was con tfnuallv giving some remedy Q fair Jrial, TnverlIsinr less than one or two boxes or EotfTes. An this was fruitless. Finally mJhairbegant fall out and was rapidly becoming bald. 1 used ---'s -, but it did no good. A few months after, having used almost everything else, l fhought l would try CutiCura Ointment, having previously used Cuticura Soap and beine pleased with it. After using f6rne boTes l was completely cured, and my halr wasrestored, alter fourteen wears of suffering and an expenditure or at least $50 to SGO in vainly endeaYorlng to find a cure. l shall be glad to wrlye to any one who may be interested m my cure. B. Hiram Mattngly,., Ner- million. s. Dak., Aug. IS, l9J6.'
 Sold throurhout tho world Potter Drug & Chem Corp Sole Props. Boston, Mas r,-s Sa-Maled Free, Booklet on the sk!n anu D'O0u'
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
VICTOR GRAPRlPHONES

Victor Graphaphones are all sizes and styles, the latest improved types dlivered at your homes or place ot business on the easy payment plan. See Sewell at BriLt's Drug store.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

brass pin a n u shortly afterwards both of those limbs became so sore that I could scarcely
 walk. When l had been suffering for about a month the sores began to heal, but small scaly eruptions appeared where the sores had been. From that time onward l was troubled by such severe itching that, until l became
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

WANTED-A first class Gold or Gold and Copper Mining Proposition in Alas ka. State full particulars when you write. Address. Lewis Lusk, P. O. box lO7l, Spokane, Washington. 2l9- Inc
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
A MuslOnI Treat at the Mascot

All lovers of music should hear the new Electric Banjo Piano. Rag time Waltz time, any old time.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
Fresh Meat

The Frye Bruhn Co. keep all kind of fresh meat constantly on hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
Catchy Music as tbg P ascot

Hear the aJesg Rag time muic on the new Electric Banjo Piano.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
.Sca-H ERU2TI0NS
 COVERED HIS BODY
Itched COnstantIy-S Scratched Until Blood Flowed Suffered 10 Years Doctors and Medicines Were FruitIess CutiCuFa and Is Completely Cured
BY THREE BOXES OF
 CUTICURA OINTMENT

"When I was about nine years old small sores appeared on each oi my lower limbs. J scratched them WlJh q q
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

The Pack TraIa ResJauEant will serve wine with dinner orders, ire in pUac, of tea OF coffee. Cone or Doys.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

Toys, Toys, Toys, great big stock on che Seattle for "Behreuds
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
OPPORTUNITY
Master ol h0mao desgIul-s am |!
Fame, love, and fortune on my footsteps

 Fame, love, and fortune on my footsteps
 wait. Cities and fields I walk; I penetrate Deserts aud seas remote, and passing by Hoyol and mart and palace, soon or late l knock unblddea, once at every gate. II sleeping wase; f feasdng, rise be-
 fore | auru away. IJ is the hour of fate, Audtbey who follow m3 reach every
 state Metals desire, and conquer every foe Save death: but those who doubt or
 hesi5lt., Condemned to failure, penury, and wee, Seek me in vain aod use'.ssly impIore. | answer not, and Irelurn no more. Growing Teddy Bears sold only ar "B-hTends.n
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
VICTOR RECORDS

353 tU S6. each All ghe latest pOpu- lar American and European selections fn English, German, Freuch, Norwegian, Swedish, Italian, Snar sh an Russian. See agent at ritt's Drug Store.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16
BETTER PREPARED THAN EVER

Having put iu steam uoiier and other machinery we are better re- pared thun ever to do frst-class work on short notice.
 5.23tf Skagway Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

Those Australian and Eogllsh heavy weights do not seem to weigh SO much when they get into the ring in Amer
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

lea,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-12-16

Growing Teddy Bears sold only ar ' B hrends.'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
HEPPNER BOYS WIN.

PendIeton Business College Goes
Down in Defeat by Score of S3 10
20.
In the basketball game played at
the gymnasium Saturday evening be-
tween the business college and the
Heppner high school the latter won
by a score of S3 to 20. During the
first half the visiting team scored II
points. while the business college
netted but 8.
Throughout the game there was
much rough playing. though good
feeling prevailed, and both teams
showed lack of training.
The lineup for the business college
was as follows: Canon, center; Por-
ter, Whitman and Alexander, guards;
Shaw and Clemens, forwards.
The Heppner team was as follows:
Turner, center; Jones and Morgan,
guards; Jones, Gillian and Smead,
forwards; Halleck sub.
Following the basketball game a
reception was given the visiting team
at the home of Joergen Mumm on
Lewis street.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
PendletOnlans at La Grande.

Will Church leaves this evening for
Pendleton to spend the holidays with
his sister, Mrs. Stewart. They expect
to have a family reunion of all the
Church. Stewart and Pomeroy fam
lilies.
Attorney r. ]. Slater OF Pendleton,
and Attorney ]. d. Slater of La
Grande, brothers, are opposing coun-
sci in a contest case at the land Of
flee today. The defendant, ]. H.
Lawrey, is also an attorney.
Miss Alma Harris, teacher from
Pendleton, arrived in La Grande last
evening and will remain until after
the holidays, visiting relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Handy, state commander Of
the order of the Maccabees, who re-
sides in Pendleton, returned home
this morning after transacting busl-
ness at the land office.
Roy oliver, who has been in PEN
dleton the past week will return home
this evening.
George A. Roberts of Pendleton. is
guest today with his brother, Re-
ceiver A. A. Roberts.
Miss Laura Holm arrived from
Pendleton last night to spend the hol-
idays with her parents, Engineer and
Mrs. Frank Holm.-La Grande OBJ
server.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23

Further details OF the killing Of
Oscar Allen by Dan Doherty at Lex
ington Friday night show that the
crime was committed in Inkeep's sa-
loon instead of Doherty's. Doherty's
place had been closed that day owing
to his license having expired.
In the testimony before the coro-
ner's jury Howard Lane, the bar
tender in the saloon, said that the
fight between the two men
had started through Aliens
grabbing Doherty by the neck. They
were then separated. but as he turn
ed to leave Allen turned again upon
Doherty, after which the latter drew
his pistol and opened fire. He fired
four shots at Allen, the first one
hitting his hat.
Allen, the murdered man, had
been working on the ranch of Will
liam Padberg, In Clark Canyon.
Doherty is now in Jail at Heppner,
but efforts are being made to secure
his release on bail. However, should
he be charged with either first or
second degree murder, which seems
inevitable, he can not be released on
bail. His case will come up for trial
at the May term Of Morrow county
court,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS

This week promises to be filled
with good attractions at the Oregon
theater. three different productions
to be seen at that popular place dur
ing the week.
Last night the first performance of
"Grit the Newsboy" was given and
this excellent little comedy-drama
will be the bill for Monday and
Tuesday nights. On Wednesday and
Thursday nights 1.-THE Texas steer"
will be presented and on Friday and
Saturday nights the bill will be DR.
Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde" one Of the
most difficult yet entertaining pro-
ductions to be seen here this year.
AS usual, Mr.. Streeter and Miss
BRYAN appear in the leading roles OF
"Grit the Newsboy," and the play is
one of the most sprightly and enter
tanning yet given by this excellent
company.
THE Texas Steer" which will be
the bill on Wednesday and Thursday
evenings has been selected by Mr.
streeter as a special Christmas at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Brakeman Injured While F1agging.

D. F. Donovan, freight brakeman
on the Portland division of he. o.
R. & N. fell through bridge while
going out to flag a following train
near Bonneville. Saturday and broke
his leg. He was scarcely able to
drag himself off the track and stop
ped the train which he had been
sent to flag, by lighting a fusee and
placing it in the track. An accident
was narrowly averted by this act OF
the injured brakeman, as the fol-
lowing train was not aware Of his train
and would have crashed into 1t with
in a short distance had he not sue
ceeded in lighting the fusee to warn
it of the danger.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
"Keen the Pot Boiling -

Captain Bowe OF the local corps of
the Salvation Army, is collecting
funds with which to prepare a large
number OF basket dinners to be given
to needy families on Christmas day.
The Salvation Army pot has been
conspicuous on different street cor
ners during the past few days and
the public Is cordially invited to help
keep the pot boiling for the Christ
mas fund.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
In Land Contest Case.

The United States land office Is the
center of activity today. . One of the
attractions is a contest case wherein
Charles e. Hanna is plaintiff, VS.. ].
H. Lawrey, the issue being whether or
not tract filed on by Mr.. Lowrey is
agricultural or not. In all there are
about 90 witnesses. The attorneys
for the plaintiff are r. ]. Slater, j.
H. Raley and Walter NJ. Pierce, and
j. d. Slater and Cochran & Cochran
appear for the defendant.-La Grande
| Observer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Christmas at St. Mary's Church.

On Tuesday night, Christmas eve
at midnight, a midnight mass will be
held at st. Mary's Catholic church,
and at 2 p. m. on Christmas day,
Christmas tree and program will be
given at that church. 1t has been
stated that the Christmas tree and
program would be given on Tuesday
afternoon, but this is a mistake, as
it will be given on Christmas day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23

On Thursday, December 26, the
suit by Mrs. Mabel Warner against
B. B. Hall and others. will be taken
up in the circuit court. Attorney
Blake Of Spokane, and Joe Craddick
the detective for the Warmers, are
both here awaiting the opening OF
the case. This morning some testi'
mony was taken before Judge Bean
in the case OF Hurlburt vs.. Miller
one witness being examined.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Married In California.

Cards have just been received in
this city announcing the marriage Of
Joe N. Scott, the popular young citi-
zen of Athena. to Miss Estella Alyda
Preston at Santa Ana, Cal, on We'd
nesday, December IS. Mr. and Mrs.
Scott will live at Athena after brief
visit on the coast.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Big Railroads in Lawsuit.

The o. r. & N. filed an answer to
condemnation suit brought by the
Hill railroads in Portland last week,
for the purpose of condemning city
block for use as terminal grounds,
and in its answer the o. R. & N. COM
pany charges the Hill roads with vio-
lations of the antitrust law and
demands damages for 100000 IL the
lot in question is ordered condemned
by the court.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
BAPTIST CHURCH JOINS.
Congregation Decided at a Business
Meeting TO Take Part I'm Coming
Union Meetings.

At a business session Of the Bap-
tist church called Sunday afternoon
by the pastor, Rev. R. E. Story, 1t
was unanimously decided to join in
the union evangelical meetings to be
held here beginning January 23, with
Rev. c. R. Haudenschield in charge.
Practically all of the churches of
the city have now expressed a desire
to join in the meetings and a strong
evangelical campaign is promised.
Rev. Haudenschield is one of the
most successful and forceful evange-
lists in the country and as he will be
assisted by local ministers and local
musicians, the union meetings are
being anticipated by the churches with
great deal Of interest and pleas
ure.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Vacancies in Athena school Board.

There are now two vacancies on
the Athena school board and a spe-
cial election will be held soon to fill
the vacancies. A. NJ. Gillis, recent
chairman of the board. has resigned
owing to the fact that he is to move
to eastern Washington, while NJ. L.
Watts, another member, has also ten
dered his resignation. Jerry Stone is
now the only remaining member OF
the board.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23

and has sister at Burton, Mich,
and a brother in Washington. Ef-
forts to communicate with these rel
atives are being made today by
Messrs. Baker & Folsom, and untIl
they are heard from no funeral ar
rangements will be made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Over 80 Shoppers.

Over 60 Christmas shoppers came
down this morning on the Walla
Walla- Pendleton local train. A large
number also came in this afternoon
on the Pilot Rock branch and not
withstanding the unfavorable weather
the city has been filled with people
making Christmas purchases.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
New PROGRAM at the star.

There will be an entire change OF
program at the Star this week. some
clever new people will be here In
comic vaudeville sketches and the
moving pictures and songs will also
be new. The management will make
a special effort to have some good at
fractions during the holidays.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
The Dime.

The Dime has a fine lot of new
moving pictures and illustrated songs
for Christmas week, and they are all
very appropriate. The new illustrat-
ed songs in colors are especially fine,
and the new laughing record makes
everybody laugh, 1t you want a good
laugh 60 to the Dime this week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
ACADEMY CLOSES TUESDAY.

st. Joseph's School Will Observe
Holiday Week-To Dismiss Tuesday
Evening.
St. Joseph's academy will dismiss
tomorrow evening for the holidays
and will resume school again on the
day following New Year.
There are now over $50 students
at st. Joseph's academy, about so of
these being dormitory or boarding
students. 1t has been one of the
most prosperous years for the acad-
emy and the management is well
pleased with the result. Many of the
out of town students are going home
for the holiday week.
Tomorrow evening a Christmas tree
and program will be given at the
academy for the boarding students,
but otherwise there will be nothing at
the academy during the holiday vaca-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Imnroyine Washington Street.

This morning Contractor Hardin
began work on his contract for
grading Washington street and the
property owners of that section are
rejoicing that the thoroughfare is at
last to be improved.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
River Is Rising.

The rains Of the past few days
have materially raised the Umatilla
river and 1t is now running strong
and muddy. This morning the gauge
at the Main street bridge registered
six feet
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
FURTHER DETAILS
OF ALLEN MURDER
BARTENDER SAYS DoHERTY
WAS ATTACKED b YALLEN

Crime Committed in InslSeep's sa-
loon-Dohcrty's License Had Ex-
pired-Four shots Fired by MUIR
dcrer-Doherty in Jail and Will
Probably be Charged With First or
Second Degree Murder-Efforts
Being Made TO Secure Bail.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
Death of Little Child.

The little child Of Mr.. and Mrs. E
E. Lahue of Vansycle, died there
yesterday and its body has been
brought here for burial. The fune-
raj will occur tomorrow afternoon
from the RAIDER parlors and the in
terment will be in Olney cemetery.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-23
pendIeton Academy Dismissed.

Pendleton academy dismissed
school on Friday evening for the holi-
day week and most of the dormitory
students have gone home for the
week. School will resume on the
day following New Year.