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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01

In Idaho, as in Oregon, che ques-
ton OF railroad commission is one
of the burning issues before the state
legislature and Governor Goeding, of
the Gem state, in a long article in the
Boise Statesman, comes out in favor
of a commission for his state.
That portion of his article which
most clearly sets forth his ideas on
the railroad situation is as rollows:
My belief is that in the temper of
the public mind that has been brought
about by thought and agitation dur
ing the past few years, there is a deep
set feeling that in the future all rail-
roads, express and other common car
rier corporations, whose service is
purely public must and should either
be government controlled, or govern
ment owned. There seems to be no
other ground from which to view the
public corporation.
That these corporations chartered
to serve the people are to be rigidly
controlled is clearly within the inten-
ted their existence and development.
do not understand that any consid-
cradle number of men, except the
most subservient of corporation syc-
ohpants, are even denying the abb
solute right of the people through
their government controlling such
public service corporations as rail-
roads.
So it may be taken for granted
that the righteousness or such con-
troll is admitted. Whether such con-
troll shall be exercised over them un-
der private or public ownership is
still a moot question. There would
be the least disturbance of conditions
If such control was exercised under
the present form of ownership 1t is
with this idea that the proposal to
create a state railroad commission has
been advanced. 1t is this idea that I
desire to see discussed.
The interstate commerce commits
sion under the amended law has.
during the past few months, made
plain to the world that federal con-
troll of interstate business in trans
portation has passed from a theoreti-
col condition to one of actually, and
that the transportation companies in
the future will have to satisfy this
commission in regard to both rates
and service. =.
The work of the enlarged commits
sion so far, has been brought pri-
marily on complaint of state Commits
sions, and the interstate body has
made Il very plain that 1t looked
upon the state body as the most i'm
portant factor In enabling the federal
body acting with both promptness and
intelligence.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
COAL FROM JAPAN.
Long "Haul" of Fuel TO Relieve Puget
Sound Shortage.

Sound Shortage.
Within the next 30 days several
cargoes of coal will be received on
Puget sound to relieve the fuel short
age now existing at Tacoma and Sc
attic, says a Tacoma dispatch.
According to advices the steamship
I.yra, Of the Boston Towboat compa-
ny's fleet, sailed from Moi Monday
with 100 tons of coal in addition to
other freight. The British steamship
Quito, under charter to Frank Water
house e Co., agents of the Boston
vessels, is to bring 500 tons.
It is understood that the steamship
Pleiades, which sailed from Japan
January IA, and is due here Febru-
ary 1, has 1000 tons Of coal, All Of
the coal brought by the Lyra and the
Pleiades, II she has any, will be un-
loaded Mt this port. The 5000 tons
on the Quito will be divided between
Tacoma and Seattle.
Never before in the history of this
port has coal had to be imported
from the orient to meet the local de-
mand. Until the present fuel famine
Tacoma and Seattle, were looked up
on as shippers instead of importers
OF coal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
WILL PUBLISH ADDRESSES.
Principal Talks of Recent Teachers
Convention to Be Preserved.

Arrangements are being made for
the publication of the principal ad-
dresses that were delivered here dur
ing the recent convention of the east
ern Oregon Teachers association.
The manuscripts are now being sent
to Superintendent Frank X. Welles,
and as soon as all are received they
will be published in pamphlet form.
Copies will then be mailed to all who
signed the association roll while here
and paid the fee OF so cents.
p AS some of the addresses delivered
at the convention were very scholarly
and interesting, the publication of
them in book form will be appre-
ciated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01

Deputy Sheriff Joe Blakeley came
down from Meacham early this MORN
ing with a crazy man, who was taken
into custody only after some very ar
duous work on the part of the officer
and other men at the mountainous
town. To capture the man was one
of the most difficult Jobs the officer
has ever had and he is in hopes that
he will not have to repeat his expert
ence soon.
The insane man is a big burly
Frenchman named Joe, and was en-
ployed in a lumber camp near Mea-
cham. He arrived there but a few
days before from La Grande and his
trouble was brought on by drinking.
Day before yesterday he left the
camp. taking with his a double-bitted
ak and commenced roaming about the
woods near the camp, refusing to al
low anyone to approach him.
At the request of the people at
Meacham Deputy Blakeley went to
Meacham early yesterday morning to
take the man. When found, the fell
low was standing in the snow beside
a tree some distance from the camp.
He was suffering from delirium tre-
mems and kept swinging his AK about
in a vain effort to keep off the snakes.
At the head of party the deputy
sheriff got within a short distance of
him and in a very diplomatic man
ner Deputy Blakeley told him he had
come to protect him and showing his
badge ordered him to drop his ak.
"I know I am in for it and may as
we'll take my medicine right here"
replied the fellow, evidently believing
that his life was sought, and ne pre-
pared his ak to fight his pursuers.
For some time the officer and 9TH
ers argued in vain that they meant
him no harm and tried to coax the
man to drop his weapon and go with
them. Finally they were forced to
give up the attempt temporarily.
Later in the afternoon they went out
again and finally the mad man was
persuaded to follow Deputy Blakeley
and another man back towards town.
While walking behind them some dis
tance he suddenly threw his ak away
and thereafter no trouble was had
with him. After he had been gotten
into town he was handcuffed and then
brought to the city on the delayed
No, 5.
The prisoner is giant in size.
weighing about 200 pounds, and is a
six-footer in height. He is sandy
enmplexioned and evidently about 40
'1Afs OF age. His satnarts has never
been learned.
While wandering around dernented
he was out in the snow all one night
and most of day. AS result of his
exposure one of his feet became badly
swollen, though 1t was not frost-bitten.
He is now safe inside the county Jail
and this afternoon is in a better con-
dition. He will doubtless be all right
as soon as he has gotten over the ef-
fects OF his terrible experience.
"That Is the second AK man have
had to get during my time here, and
hope there will be no more of
them" sighed Deputy Blakeley this
afternoon, when he had finished tell
ing of the incident this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
I'M EAT. :.
Of all kinds
PROPERLY KEPT.
PROPERLY OUT.
PROPERLY DELIVERED.
Empire Meat Co.
Phoine Main IS.

Statesmen WANTED - THREE
salesmen wanted for our new coun-
ty, township and railroad surveys OF
Oregon. These surveys are a splen-
did compilation of facts, figures and
drawings and OF wonderful value.
Counties and towns are fully indexed
and populations Of each are given;
railroads plainly shown and distances
between all sections also shown Con-
gressional districts outlined, number
ed and populations given. other feat
ures are too numerous to mention. A
splendid opportunity for energetic
men. RANn. McNALLY & CO., Chi
cago, Ills.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
DESTRUCTIVE BELLEVUE FIRE
Nearly Entire Block in an Idaho Town
Burns.

HALEY, Feb, ALMOST an entire
block on Main street, in the business
section of Bellevue, was burned this
morning The fire started In the Ma
tional Cafe. The proprietor started
his fires, then went off and left them
burning full blast. When he returned
the whole place was ablaze. The Da-
Wis G. Brashears saloon on the south,
Larson's store, Metropolitan hall and
the Bell Telephone exchange on the
north we're consumed with contents.
The total loss will reach 10000.
There is some insurance, but the
amount could not be learned as the
wires were all down. A heavy storm
is raging at this hour. Five inches or
snow have fallen since morning.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
Ian,es Rcarlsley Dead.

James Beardsley died at his home
in this city last evening from the ef-
fects nf consumption, and his funeral
will probably he held Sunday. The
deceased was well known about town,
having been in the saloon business
here for number OF years. He was
the proprietor Of the Last Chance
located where the Observation-Disclosures
building now stands.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
DEtIR|UM TREMENS
DRUMMER FRENCHNIAN AT
LARGE WITH A DOUBLE AK.

Standing In the Deep Snow Standing
or Snakes With the Ax-Dipioma-
cy ana Management Necessary to
Capture Him, and He Was Brought
TO Town observation-disclosures Is
Large and Strong and Suffered Sc
Vereay From Cold, Being Out I'm
the Weather Night and Day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
Water Is Falling.

Since this morning the river has
fallen a little over two inches at this
place. At the Main street bridge this
morning the gauge registered 5:6 and
and at 80 this afternoon it had got
Ten down to the 5:4 mark.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
| O

with soc can of Empire Baking Pow
der we will give
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
Always Ask For
HOSTETTER'S

and YOU choose the best and safest
medicine ever compounded for all
ments Of the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys
and Bowels, and one that has been
fully endorsed by thousands of slckly
people.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
HOSTETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

Is we'll deserving of a fair trial IN
cases OF Poor Appetite, Heartburn,
Sour Risings, Dyspepsia. Indigestion,
Headache, Colds or Malarial Fever.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
IDAHO s GOVERNOR
FOR A Commission
GoODINE BEIIEvES IN
RIGID REGULATION.

Governor OF the Gem State Urges the
Creation of a Railroad commission
Says the Public Mind Is Coming
to Demand Strict Government Con-
troll, II Not Government Owner
ship.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1907-02-01
EMPIRE
BAKING
POWDER

contains nothing but pure cream Of
tartar. soda and enough starch to
keep from eaking. The cream-of-
tartar used. made from garpes, as
sures every housewife that the purity
is greater than other large advertised
baking powders containing alum and
other injurious properties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
COMING EVENTS.

Oct 31-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy, East Main street Halloween masquerade dance.
 Oct. 31-Buckingham hall. Hal !uw'cen dance of Waterbury Dancing academy.
 Oct 31-Leavenworth hall. Hal low'en party given by Court McGiv- ney, D. of l.
 Nov. 1-Brooklyn Athletic club rooms Halloween social and dance.
 Nov. 2-Military hall. Union City, third annual dance given by the Un- ion City Drum corps. Nov 6-At Leavenworth hall, recep- ton and dance by Second Ward Football team.
 Nov. 7-Leaveuworth hall, recep- tion and dance given by the AlSOn- quln club.
 Nov S-ReceptiOn and dance given by the Washington Hill Athletic club at their rooms.
 Nov. S-Whist and dance given by the United French societies in their new hall, Jones & Morgan building.
 Nov S-Leavenworth hall. sacond annual sociable and dance gl"en by the Pointers and Truers of Water bury Clock Co. Nov l2-R,t's hall, 43 E1Et Main ss, canoe and reception given by the hdelLhia orchestra.
 Nov 13-City hall. Fourth annual entertainment and dance given 5y the Waterbury Button Compny's Aid as- sociation.
 Nov 14-EagIes' hall. Celebration of 6OOthe anniversary of the indepen- dence of the Republic of Switzer- land.
 ] Nov. 14. 15-Goodwill hall. Wa terville, Under The Gas Light" or 'In The Shadows of Old New York. " in acts, by the Waterville Thespian club.
 Nov. 2O-27-washington Hill A C. annual fair at their rooms on Washington street.
 Nov 13-2O-Lithuanlan nall. Grand fair given by the Lithuanian Women's society ruta-
 Nov. 14-Odd Fellows hall. sOciabl' and dance given by the AlbeEmarl' club.
 Nov 15-City hail Seventh annual ] masquerade given by the Hamilton | Park A C. | Nov Is-Eagles' hall. Seventh an- nuaI sOciable and dance given by Wa terbury Hebrew Ladies Aid assOcia- ton.
 Nov 21-Rnights of Columbus hall Old fashioned dance given bg the railroad empiOyes-
 Nov 22-Leavenw0rth hall SO- eiabIe and dance given by the Rhy- merS.
 Nov 2-Sf Tb0mas' haIl. BeacoT street. eception and dance given by the men of St Thomas parish- Nov. 2S-Cfty hall. 18th snnua dance and reception of the Brooklyn Athletic club
 Dec 1-City haH Tenth aHniver sary jubilee of the -Bund-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
THE DRAGON FLY.
Before Taking to the Air It Lives In
 the Water.

Before Taking to the Air It Lives In
 the Water.
 The dragon fly lives in the water dur ing one stage of it's life and in the air during another. The eggs are laid on the leaves of water plants. When the larva of a dragon fly appears it is very queer creature indeed. In the first place. it wears a mask, which conceals its mandibles, or jaws, and when it sees anything that it would like to capture for it's dinner it sud denly unfolds this mask and throws it forward. It has two sharp claws that instantly seize the prey.
 It also draws in and sends forth wa ter, moving in this way, and taking in the air in the water for breathing pur- poses. For nearly year it lives in the water world. Then on some fine May or June day it climbs up the stem of some tall water plant that rises above the surface and in about two hours throws off the old ugly body and darts away-an inhabitant of the air world for the rest of it's life-On four gossamer wings. glittering with many beautiful colors like those of shining silver and bronze.
 It flies as swiftly as a swallow and has long, slender body and large eyes, cut with many sides like a dia' mond, and on a sunshiny day you may see many of them catching their prey on the wing If you should put it back into the water world of it's childhood it would die.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
TALES THEY TELL.

A highway woman at Asbury Park, N. J., in robbing a ticket agent nearly smothered him with a woman's old woOlen skirt.
 A Northfield (N. H. cat has returned to it's home on the farm of Edward Heath after an absence of two years with one previous visit year ago.
 A Michigan dog caught in a trap set for wolves. tied to tree. gnawed the sapling down after hours of work and dragged the trap home, a distance of several miles.
 Small boys near DeadwoOd, s. D., have been making money by selling dogs to Chief John Kills-a-Hundred and his tribesmen. and the Indians have been growing fat.
 Charles Beck of Worcester. Mass swan out into Lake Quinsigamond one day recently with a fish line between his teeth. A few minutes later he re turned, and On the hook was a pick ereL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Jacques
VAUDEVILLE.

McMahon's Minstrel Maids and Watermelon Girls give one of the swellest acts ever seen at Jacques. In this act the audience is treated to a full fledged minstrel show by burnt cork blackened young women. There are solos and choruses and dances and jokes and extravaganza. The turn which takes about half an hour is one continual flow of movement. There is a snap and dash and go to it all the time and in this no less than the original music and dancing does it find a strong recommendation. The grand finale of the watermelon girls is a corker "The Girl from 1onk- CTS" in which Devlin and Ellwood ap- pear has made a favorable impres. sion, and Brown, Harris & Brown, the Chadwick Trio and several other acts make up a uniformly excellent bill. Polls popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Disappointed.

A diffident looking man from one or the suburbs stepped up to the ticket office in one of the railway stations in Chicago and asked the man inside Tn q hesitating way if he sold round trip tickets to the Jamestown exposition. "Yes. sir" answered the ticket seller Give reduced rates?
 "Yes. sir"
 T suppose there will be special days now and thenT"
 Undoubtedly"
 Going to be a Pocahontas day.:
 q guess so."
 "Well. what want to know is this. said the stranger. clearing his throat: "Wni there be a John Smith day.?
 'I don't know as to that" gravely reioined the ticket seller. but l am inclined to think not. Hotel accommO- dations in the neighborhOOd of the ex' position are limited."-YOuth's Com ! paniOn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
AT THE EAGLE RINK.

On Saturday night there is to be a one mile race between Frank O'Brien and Bert McMahon, and the indications are that it will prove very exciting contest. Both of these skaters are extremely fast men O'Brien defeated Robillard two weeks ago and thinks he is entitled to a match with McMahon, who won the title of champion of Waterbury in competition with twelve of the fastest men last winter. Both skaters have a host of friends who are willing to lay their last dollar on their favorites. The race will take place at 9:45 and will be free to skaters, and spectators will be charged 10 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
An Artemus Ward Story.

When Artemus Ward was at the height of his fame he received a tele- gram from Tom .Maguire, then the leading amusement manager of the Pa cific slope. It asked Artemus, who was then delivering his funny lecture In New York. what he would take for fifty nights in California. The prompt and laconic response was Brandy and water" Mcguire somehow failed to see the point. and he wired Ward for an explanation. He got it in the shape of thirty word message costing S16.5O, for rates were high in those days, which stated that a diagram would be sent by the following mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
THE MODERN WAY.

He stayed till a. m., and she Seemed in no haste to part. And also 1t was plain that he Was in no haste to start. Nor did her father give a shout And ask him then and there If he should come and put him out guess he didn't care. She did not whisper, Darling John, I guess you'll have to go," And so he simply stayed right on- The light was turned down low. Although the hour was very late, Her father did not swear Nor tell her to dismiss him straight I guess he didn't care. For years the joiesters bold have told How fathers fumed and fused And often kicked those lovers bold Straight out into the dust. But nowadays such scenes as these Don't happen. I declare, For lovers do just as they please. And parents do not care.
 Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
$ TH|
 P LIS
WHEN KNIGHTHooD WAS IN
 Nc FLOWER"

In the course of the play When Knighthood Was in Flower" which plays at Polls this afternoon and ev- ening the action centers about "Prin- cess Mary Tudor" the madcap sister of King Henry the Eighth of Eng land. This role is portrayed by Grace Merritt, who made such great suc- cess of the same part last season. As Princess Mary" she dances in and out of every scene, as changing as summer sky, now naughty as only royal princess can be, now wilful and defiant, again sweet and tender as be- comes her, but always winsome, wo- manly and lovable. It is difficult role that Miss Merritt essays, but one to which she proves herself equal in every particular. Prices 25c to $l.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
He Enplained.

The stranded automobillst was work ing over his car. Up came a sarcastic follower of the blow
 How many horsepower is she!' he mIrthfuIly inquired.
 Sixty" replied the automobilist
 Then. by heck. why don't she gO?'
 Because. my friend. thirty are pull ing each way."-Cleveland Plain Deal ar
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Not Prepared.

"What is a third of fifty-three and a third?" asked her friend. who was add ing up her weekly accounts.
 If you'll wait I'll run home and get my diploma and show you that am college graduate and a woman Of mind" she returned, but don't spring questions like that on me all of sud den. New York Press.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Making a Sale.

Your case" remarked the salesman to the reluctant customer. who said he was in a rush. reminds me of a dog my uncle possessed out on the ranch He would start running around the rain barrel very slowly and would in- crease his speed until he was finally running so fast that about every third Iap he had to jump over himself
 He clinched fle sale.-Judge's I- brary.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
"MONTE CRISTO."

On Saturday afternoon and evening the attraction at Polls is an ade- quately staged presentation of the mot popular of all dramas, Monte Cristo,' by Joseph Kings New York company. The company carries complete scenic production. Popular priceS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Uncetain-

There is n telling how fame is so- ing to be acquired said the ambitions citizen
 No answered the szrdOnic person. -Sometimes 1t comes from doing some thing great and sometimes from saying something fooEiSh---washIngto1 Star
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
EsarfuIlx Enrx.

"T work a foxy scheme on ny boy. He'd rather wash the dishes than wash his hands. so I let him wash the dishes
 What's the foxy partE-
 "why. he ests his hands elezn"- Louisville COurisrJOurnzL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
Tskina Ways.

q net that popular young doctor at my uncIe's the other day. and I eer- tainly was taken with the way he act cd
 What did he doY-
 ~He took uncleis temperature next he took aunfs word about paying his bfT- and then he took his leave
 @Huurh. No wonder he is taking with peopse. Baltimore American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Thursday. Oct 5I-~whsn Knight hood Was in FIOEer-
 Monday, Oct zs-Pss8on Play Pictures
 Saturday, Nov 1--~Moats Cris1o-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-31
DANCING

Mir and Mrs John F. Kicks dznc- ing academy. over the i've and ten cent store. Beginners class Monday evening New class forming will start Thursday evening. Oct 10. Ad- vaueea class with orchestra music Friday evenings ChEIdrsnIs class starting Saturday afternoon. Oct IS. Stage and fancy dancing. Tel l77-5