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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-23

; Napoleon was born August Is,
1869; wellington was born April 20,
1859. Therefore, on the day Of Wa
terloo, Napoleon was forty-six, lack
ing two months, while Wellington was
not quite two months over forty-six.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-23

Portugal is making an effort to re-
claim 100000 acres, nearly one
half the country's area.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1907-10-23

The historic plains Of Abraham will
be dedicated as a national park at
the celebration next year of the three
hundredth anniversary of the found
ing of Quebec, provided those most
prominent in the commemoration are
able to have their way. At present
the plains are marred by a rife fac
tory, and instead of listening to. the
demand that they remove to another
site,' the owners OF the plant demand
more room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
SETTLERS WHO SETTLE.

Hood River boasts that this year
through the eolonst rates on the
Hartman lines, a large number Of
actual settlers with large capital
came to that vicinity. They have
bought high priced land, built
dwellings costing from $4,000 to ST.
600 each and have settled in the dis
trict adjacent to Food River to be-
come permanent residents.
This is j direct result of Hood
Rivers extensive advertising. She
has advertised, not alone with words,
but with products, and most felici-
tous results have followed. She is
receiving in return not only capital
m arge quantities, but what is far
better, she is receiving a solid and
permanent citizenship which will
help develop her resources and solve
the knotty problems.
Oregon has been greatly benefited
this year, especially, through the
Hartman lines. Thousands of SUBJ
stantial settlers who will settle, have
been brought to the state through the
persistent advertising Of the railroad.
1t has done far more than its share
TO help supply capital and settlers
Tor the state.
Another year Pendleton should
make an effort to secure more Of
this substantial class Of settlers. She
has the inducements to offer if she
VIII only make a proper showing
among dissatisfied and discontented
people Of the crowded eastern cit
les.
The financial furry is going to
bring thousands Of good people west
ward. They will be anxious to in.
vest their money in land, an inde-
structible asset and resource, and 1t
is said even now by people who have
recently returned from the east that
many capitalists who have depend
cd on loans and banking for an in
come are seriously considering west
srn land investments.
II Pendleton and Umatilla county
can make a credltable showing there
Is no reason why many substantial
investors cannot be induced to come
here. Hood River has set a pace,
but Umatllla county having a large
irrigated area now ready for settle
ment can lead her little red apple sis
ter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
PoRuAND'S AWAKENING.

The rieh. red blood OF modern
thought is slowly creeping :rto the
sluggish veins Of Portland. 4 the ac.
ton OF the Portland city council on
municipal lighting plant Is any ill.,
di,a,icn.
Tired Of being the playthng of a
corporation. tired Of paying out
twice or three times the actual cost
Of street lighting every year, the
city council has at last received
mental tip that a municipal plant
would save the taxpayers many
thousands Of dollars and beside would
furnish better lights.
So Portland may become modern
ized before long. Where she is pay
ing over 100000 a year for poor
street light service. with this amount
constantly mounting upward, she
viii be able with a municipal plant
TO furnish double the number Of
bright lights for the same money.
II is said that the electric lights
in the suburbs Of Portland are so
dim that reading by them Is almost
impossible. This is caused by the
electric company furnishing less volt
age than their agreement calls for
Instead 4 furnishing 10 or 12O volt
age. or the amount they are supposed
to furnish, they are simply stealing
the Juice from the wires and SELL
ing 1t twice. The people are paying
for something which they do not re-
ce.ve. They are being short
weighted" on their electric light sup
ply. They are being buncoed by the
corporation.
This form of commercial plunder-
ing is no less reprehensible than
short changing" or Short weight
ing" people over the counter. 1t is
simply stealing. While it is difficult
to detect the theft of the electric
Juice from the wires, yet people who
pay the bills and put up. with dim,
miserable lights. know full well that
they are being victimized.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
EASYVILLE.

I've travelled round this world a bit,
an am go!n' still;
I'm tryin' hard to find place that
some call "Easyvllle."
They tell me folks don't have to
work, and care is never found,
That all they do in "Easyville" is
just to loaf around.
They have enough to eat and wear,
an sleep just all they please,
An pick the choicest fruits of life
right off the hangin' trees;
Now, do you wonder l have tramped
these years DER dale an hill
To find the everlastin' Joy an rest
Of "Easyville ?"
ask my brother from the North.
How looks it over there?
Hast ever looked on "Easyville ?"
Hast seen it anywhere?"
He shakes his head; my brother from
the east an west the same,
An yet they cast a hungry look
vhene'er l speak the name.
o "Easyville," so l am told, lays jest
beyond the chain
OF mountains called Ambition" +"
Push" an "Toir' an Stress
an STRAIN"
An l have looked these many years,
an l am lookin still,
An mebbe when l git to God He'll
show me "Easyville."
Boston Journal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

Daily East oregonian by carrier.
only IS cents o week.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
THINGS YOU THINK ABOUT

When you envy the rapid success
OF another, try to find out the price
he paid for 1t.
When you meet a man, study his
good rather than his bad qualities
Man Is an initiative animal.
When you find an employe who is
machine, look farther and you will
discover an employer who is a crank.
When you have learned to keep
your mouth shut at the proper time,
you have acquired enough capital to
embark in almost any business.
When you begin to think every
other mans business Is superior to
your own, you will soon realize that
your own business is superior to
yourself.
When you are tempted to engage
In some business because of the
great fortune in 1t, find out what the
average success is before you make
up your mind.
When you hear It said Don't put
off till tomorrow what you can do
today" remember, this does not ap-
ply to contracting debts. writing
mad" letters or discharglng en-
ployes.
When you are inclined to believe
Barnum's saying that "The Amerl-
can people like to be humbugged,"
a good look at any Of our populous
penltentiaries will restore your men
tai balance.-Spare Moments.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
THE FOREST VANDALS.

Any fool can destroy a tree. but Il
takes Mother Nature a century or
more to make one. The famous
temple Of Diana at Ephesus, costing
untold millions and one of the won
ders of the world, was set on fire by
fool that wanted to get his name in
the papers"
Those that fell trees seldom plant
them. During a mans life only
saplings can be grown to take the
place Of centuries old trees that have
been destroyed. 1t took more. than
5000 years to make some of the
trees in the western woods and to
build up the noble primeval forests,
which the greedy sawmill men ruin
ed In a few years.
Nature preserves the trees for
centuries, saving them from drought.
disease, avalanches and a thousand
straining ieveling tempests and
floods, but she can not have them
from the fools.
II we kill off all the fools we might
save the trees, but the population
would be dreadfully reduced. Uncle
Sam has undertaken the job of saw
Ing our remaining forests from the
fools and the frauds. Strength to
his hand.-American Farmer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
STATE FUND SAVED.

By the persistent and aggressive
efforts of Governor Chamberlain,
seconded by Attorney General Craw-
ford, the state Of oregon will save
the funds which were on deposit in
the defunct bank Of the Title Guar
antee and Trust company, amount
ing to over 100000.
The state Of Oregon owes the re-
covery Of this fund directly to the
foresight of Governor Chamberlain.
who exacted an additional bond from
State Treasurer Steele only a short
time ago. Had the governor not
taken this step, which was criticised
by the partisan press at the time,
the bond Of the state treasurer would
not have been sufficient to cover the
loss and the state could not have re-
covered the amount Of funds on de-
posit in the defunct bank.
The American Surety company, in
which company State Treasurer
Steele was bonded, has made sat-
isfactory settlement with the state,
after action was urged by the COVER
nor and Mr.. Steele's bond with that
company has been cancelled.
This Is a straight tip to the tax
payers that a mighty good bond
should be required from all public
servants who handle public funds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
WHICH WAS THE WISER?

Two men toiled side by side from
sun to sun,
And both were poor;
Both sat with children, when the day
was done,
About their door.
One saw the beautiful in crimson
cloud
And shining moon;
The other, with his head in sadness
bowed.
Made night of noon.
One loved each tree and flower and
singing bird
On mount or plain;
No music in the soul of one was stir
red
BY leaf or rain.
one saw the good in every fellow
man,
And hoped the best:
The other marveled at his Masters
plan
and doubt confessed.
One, having heaven above and heaven
below,
Was satisfied;
The other, discomfort. lived on in woe
And hopeless died.
Sarah K. Bolton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
MR.. GEER's DILEMMA.

IN one breath the Portland Ore
sonian announces with favorable
comment the candidacy Of T. 7.
Geer Of this city for congress and
in the next breath the Oregonian,
through its cartoonist, brands Mr..
Geer as miscellaneous candidate,
seeking all the offices from the Uni
ted States senate to collector of Gus
toms, but like the old maid, willing
TO take, 20, Lord, anybody"
From the Oregonian's peculiar
mixture Of independence It will leave
Mr. Geer's friends in doubt as to
whether he will be warmly support
ed or sarcastically ridiculed, in the
campaign.
Come out Of it, Brother Geer. Let
them take the whole batch Of OFF,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

FOR SALE - OLD NEWSPAPERS,
wrapped In bundles of 15 Oeach,
suitable for wrapping putting under
carpets, etc. Price, 15c per bundle,
two bundles 26c. Enquire this office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

and the supreme court sustains the
contention of her attorneys that pas
sengers can recover damages for in
suits as well as the actual cash loss
the company having contendsd that
the most 1t could be required to pay
was the cents involved in the loss
of the ticket. Passengers Of a pub
lie carrier are entitled to courteous
treatment, said the supreme court,
"and 1t is the duty OF the company to
see that its employees give this sort
of treatment to passengers"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
WONIAN'S INFLUENCE.

In the recent city election held in
Pullman, Wash, in which the ques-
tion of open or closed town was the
issue, the women and the children,
200 strong, formed in parade
through the principal streets and
urged the voters to vote the dry
ticket in protection of their schools
and homes, with the result that the
town went dry" by large majority.
This is a most emphatic demon
stration of womans power in politics
If she will but use it for the best
There is no town in the west that
could not be made dry under the
same influence If the women and
children would exercise their pre-
rogative and speak in their own be-
half.
In the south this method has been
one Of the chief factors in carrying
Georgia and Alabama for prohibi-
tion. Women went by hundreds to
the state house and urged the MEM
bers to vote for their homes and chill
dren with the result that the pro-
hibltion vote was almost unanimous
Thus without a vote woman is a
power in the land. Consider how
much greater this power would be
IL she had the ballot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09
COURTEOUS TREATMENT.

A Chicago woman. while pas
senger on a street car, had a trans
fer tickets jostled from her hand
through the crowded condition of the
car Several Of the passengers sup
ported the statement as to the loss Of
the ticket, but the conductor never
theless forced her to leave the car
and used no very polite language in
doing so.
She sued the company for $3.50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

ried as ever and his visit is looked
forward to with even keener zest
than usual. This has been a pros
porous year, filled with great re-
wards for those who have worked.
Crops, prices and wages have been
good and a transient furry like the
one which has slightly ruffled the
surface, cannot shake the depths OF
the peoples confidence or prosperity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

ees. As an editor you can become
wealthy beyond your fondest dreams;
you can be independent, sassy. fear
less and undefiled while in politics
you will simply wear out your life
trying to please everybody.
Stick 10 the Tribune You don't
fully apprec ate the snap you have
In the. editorial chair. or you would
never desert ii for a congressional
desk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

. Our school system is grave
. ly defective In so far as it puts
. a premium upon mere literary
. training and tends therefore to
. train the boy away from the
. farm and the workshop. Moth
. ing is more needed than the
. best type Of industrial school,
. the school for mechanical in
. dustries in the city, the school
. for practically teaching agri-
. culture in the country. The
. calling of the skilled toler OF
. the soil, the calling OF the skill I
. ed mechanic, should alike be I
. recognized as professions, just I
. as emphatically as the callings
. Of lawyer. doctor. merchant or
. clerk. The schools should rec I
. ognize this fact and it should (
. equally be recognized in pop (
. ular opinion. President (
. Roosevelt in Message to Con- (
. gress.
. q . .
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

A fine specimen of "scold's
chair" is among the remaining con-
tents of Sheffield manor, Basing-
stoke, England. 1t dates from 1923,
and is in oak, and is elaborately carv-
ed in high relief in bold scroll orna-
ment. The seat is worked in a lever
from behind and the sitter is locked
in by falling arched bars In front.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-12-09

The money panic has not reached
Santa Claus. His supplies this year
are as abundant, beautiful and va
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
ORANGE Puddinu.

ingredients: Three oranges, one
and quarters pints of milk, one and
one-half ounces OF corn starch one
ounce of butter, two or three eggs,
three ounces of sugar, Cut the oranges
in slices and lay them in a buttered
pudding or freproof dish, sprinkling
little sugar over them. Boil the
milk, reserving little with which to
Stake the corn starch, mixing the two
together as soon as the milk boils.
Cook for ten minutes, stirring con.
stantly; add the butter, a pinch of
salt, and the yolks of the eggs, wish
which has been mixed the sugar. Stir
for minute or two longer to cook
the eggs; then turn the mixture over
the oranges. Bake for ten minutes:
cover with meringue made from the
whites of the eggs, return to the oven
for moment to brown, garnish with
sections of orange, and serve hot or
cold.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
BIG DEPOSITS BELIEVED BY GEO.
LoGlSTS TO EXIST THERE.
Systematic seureh Of Matchmaker
OF the State Have as Yet Proved
unavailing In Locating
Treasure.

biologists have said so, and they
ought to know They declare that
somewhere hidden In the wilds of
northern Maine is n gold mine which
holds immense wealth. Hundreds of
prospectors have valnly searched for
It. and its exact location remains a
mystery
Somewhere to the north and west
of the Canadian Pacific railway where
II crosses Maine is a granite, gneiss
or mica schist ledge, holding one or
more veins or seams of quart rock,
which are rich in virgin gold.
From the inability of the prospec.
tors to make accurate measurements
and draw reliable conclusions, the
ledge which holds the gold may be
rs miles or $50 miles north and west
from the railway, though the chances
are that the distance is in the vicinity
of 100 miles.
Reasoning from prevailing condl.
lions in other gold mines, the
chances are that the undiscovered
source of Maine gold is In quartz
band or zone which. in geological
times far remote, was injected into a
crack between the original granite
and the later schist, and that when
the mine is discovered 1t will be
found to hold vast wealth.
Prospectors have found gold in
Maine sands and graves along the
river courses for more than cen.
fury.
Large quantities OF the precious
metal have been washed from the
earth near Sandy river In Franklin
county by three generations of Maine
residents.
From 1916 to 1920 II Is estimated
that fully $4,000 OF dust was taken
out and sold, and again, some ten
years ago, the mining fever broke out
with fresh vigor, and for six months
or more there were men camping
near the river banks and washing the
sands, with results that yielded from
rs cents to $3.50 day to those who
were diligent
At the request of enthusiastic min.
ers and promoters skilled biologists
have visited the place from time to
time. all of whom have declared the
output of gold.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
TAKING go CARPETS.
Some Little Hints That viii Make the
Task Easy.

Taking up carpets is one of the
most disagreeable of housecleaning
tasks, usually, for the simple reason
that the majority, of persons do not
properly perform the work.
To prevent the usual cloud of dust
when removing a carpet, first loosen
the tacks. picking them all up as
drawn, which will prevent accidents
and take only a few minutes of time
Do not move the edge of the car.
pet until all the lacks have been re.
moved, then begin at one side and roll
the carpet carefully to the other side
of the room
Two or three persons can roll II
better than one alone. Lift 1t care.
fully at both ends and the middle at
the same time. and carry it out OF
doors and away from the house to
be cleaned. Begin at one side of the
room again and roll the papers with
the dust on them, taking only few
al time, and being very careful not
to disturb the dust.
Carry the rolls out as they are made
and pile them on the ground whers
they can be burned.
When the papers have all been re-
moved there will be no dust on the
floor or in the air, and mopping
of the floor with clean mop and a
good suds will make 1t fresh.
IL there was no paper under the car
pet the lacks and carpet should be
removed in the same manner and a
lot of bits Of newspaper well damp
ened should be scattered over the
dusty floor. Stir the paper gently
about with the broom so as to gather
the DUST then take 1t up in little piles
on the dustpan.
Scatter another lot of the dampened
paper and sweep it gently together
then mop the floor with the good suds
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
Pretty Lamp Shade.

\ pretty lamp shade can be made
with wire net interlaced with gold
cord and beads. 1t is necessary to cut
the net in circular shape, making an
opening to 80 over the lamp chimney.
The disk must be cut so as to form a
funnel shape when fastened together.
With gold thread run the threaded
needle through the net meshes.
placing bead on each stitch. and
form a short fringe of small beads in
bright colors around the bottom of the
shade When completed finish the
top with row of big round beads. II
will be necessary to run heavy wires
across the top to prevent the shade
from touching the chimney.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30

thought out a plan for making a sys.
tematic hunt for the parent lode OF
the fugitive gold that had been found
In Maine.
Running his base line at right
angles to the direction of the glacier
movement he secured base "a miles
in length, and late In, the fall, having
determined the angles of imaginary
lines which should meet at some point
in northern Maine or Canada. he
went home to chart out the location
of the hidden gold mine by trigonome
try.
AS Mr. Holtz was not a mathema.
tician his work was far from accurate,
but in clumsy and faithful manner
he was able to reach the conclusion
that valuable deposit of gold exists.
Mr., Holtz was obliged to abandon
his quest after -four years of search
because of failing health.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
First Requisite for Success


AT the annual convention Of d
men of a large corporation prizes I
to be awarded to those who submit
the best reply to the query. W
are you going to do to increase 4
sales for the ensuing year," \
numerous comments and remarks
been made, a telegram was recal
from the one absent salesman W
attendance had been UNAVOIDABLE
vented by pressure of business
being read to the assembly be
unanimously voted first prize,
telegram read: Shall hustle Ike
dickens"
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1907-05-30
DOMESTIC TlT.BITS.

To remove pencil marks from paint
use a piece of lemon dipped in whit
ing.
Dark calicoes should be ironed on
the wrong side with irons that are
not too hot.
Don't boil meat; steam 1t, except
salt beef Don't throw away the
water; use as stock for soup.
When the burners of lamps become
clogged put them in strong soapsuds
and boil awhile to clean them.
Cut snip off the ends of potatoes
before they are roasted This lets
out any stray moisture and makes the
potato mealy.
Eggs with very thin shells are not
so likely to crack in boiling If they
are put into cold water and brought
very slowly to the boil
Old brass can be made to look like
new by pouring strong ammonia on
1t. scrubbing with brush, and then
rinsing in clear water.
When SCOT falls on the carpet cover
it thickly with salt and then sweep 1t
up. In this way you may remove 1t
without doing the least damage to
your carpet.
Milk will take out ink stains from
boards, cotton, and other fabrics, if
used before dried in. Soak in little
milk. and then wash in the ordinary
way.
When treacle is one of the ingre-
dents of cake, weigh it in the fol-
lowing manner Flour the scales we'll,
pour the treacle on to the flour, and
the treacle will then run off quite
easily and clearly.
Persons who are accustomed to use
tea leaves for sweeping their carpets
and find they leave stains will do
well to employ fresh-cut grass instead.
1t is better than the tea leaves and
gives brighter and fresher look