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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
THE VIRGINIA REEF.

In old Virginia, on the James,
Beside Potomac's placid flow,
Where limpid Shenandoah shames
The rival welkin with its glow
Or Rappahannock runs, you know
Gre war had flashed It's fiery steeD
Some half a hundred years ago
They danced the old Virginia reel.
Where now are they, the stately
danes,
The dlmpled maidens all arrow,
Who played with hearts the deadliest
games
While lightly treadlng to and fro?
Where now is all the dainty show
OF silkeu fabric. glance of heel
And Fleam of satin slippered toe
That danced the old Virginia reel?
Where now the cavaliers? The names
or some have fed the bugle blow
or glory-Seared in battle flames,
They sleep Virglnia's sod below
And some have quaffed the COM
mon woe
OF nameless death their dooms to
seal.
And yet. good fellows all, heigho!
They danced the old Virginia reel.
ENVOY.
Gal.ants and girls l see We grow
From out the gloom-your ghosts
appeal,
Touch hands anew-the music-sol
Wen dance the old Virginia reel
-Robertus Love.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

My days have all been sunny,
Ny nights are full Of dreams;
My gardens sweet with honey;
My groves with singing streams;
Ny house, from floor to rafter,
Delight forever fills;
Ny life is JOY and-after-
It shall be II God Wills.
My friends have all been true ones
And many have / had;
My thoughts-bOth old and new ones
Have evermore been glad;
My heart is light with laughter
And song that never stills;
My life is JOY and-after-
II shall be II God wills.-Anon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
THE FIVE STAGES.

There are five stages in a presi-
dents popularity:
l. on election; great acclaim and
general praise.
2. During administration; contln-
ued criticism of both kinds, praise
and censure; liked by some, detested
and maligned by others.
3. On leaving office; popularity at
zero; a feeling of relief that his
power is at an end; all eyes on his
successor.
4. Ten years after retirement; pre-
vailing respect Of the people; a re-
turn Of popularity; a general feeling
that he made a good president; COM
PARSONS in his favor with the presi-
dent then in office.
5. Death; universal and over
whelming eulogy; an honored place
in history.-Wall Street Journal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
AN UNWARRANTED INSULT.

Who says Umatilla county would
be a good place for the circulation Of
petitions asking legislators to go back
upon their pledges? Who estimates
the honor of the people of this county
AT such a figure? Why is such an in
suit flung at Umatilla county?
The people of Umatilla county
have never done anything to warrant
such treatment. The rank and file
OF the people of this county are hon.
est. They have never stolen any
thing. They do not believe in thiev-
cry. either Of cattle from the ranges
or Of political honors from a man
after he has justly earned them, as
Governor Chamberlain has the sem
atorship.
At times in the past they have
lynched men here because they did
not respect the rights of property
The day of the vigilantes is past, but
it is safe to say that the people Of
this county now approve Of honesty
as much as they did in the days of
Old.
If the insurrecto leaders in Port
land have received information that
Umatilla county wants its legislators
10 go back upon their pledges some
one has basely slandered this county.
If anyone from this vicinity has sent
out such a report he has done so
without proper knowledge Of the peo-
pie or else has deliberately lied.
Umatilla county's political record
does not warrant such a charge. This
county gave Cake a majority over
Fulton. Last June it gave Repre-
sentative Barrett. a Statement No. 1
man. a greater majority than It did
any other member Of this delegation.
Senator Smith. the other Umatllla
statement man. was given a heavy
majority over his republican oppon-
ent two years ago.
Nor DO the people Of this county
want these legislators to go back up
or their pledges. II Representative
Barrett were 10 break the sworn
pledge ne gave last June the farmers
OF this county would regard him as a
political coyote. They would hang
their heads in shame because they
had chosen such a man to represent
them. But there is no danger, Mr.
Barrett viii not disgrace them.
No, this is not good place to cir
culate petitions asking legislators to
break their pledges. If the insurrec-
tos want signers for their petitions let
them go into Portland's north end
section. Umatilla county is no place
for them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
HERES THE TRUTH.

Two can live as cheap as one"
Yes, they can, They can, like fun
You ask any who's tried 1t;
See just what he'll say.
Most of us are satisfied it
Goes the other way.
Toughest yarn was ever spun,
1.-TWO can live as cheap as one"
1.-TWO can live as cheap as one"
No one ever saw it done.
No one in his sober senses
Has the slightest doubt
If he figures ON expenses
How that's coming out,
When up hill the waters run
Two can live as cheap as one"
"Two can live as cheap as one"
Fifteen hundred makes a ton,
Woman's never money spending.
Does not care for dress;
So IF marriage you're intending
Living might cost less.
No, don't swallow that, my son,
Two can't live as cheap as one.
Anon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
FEEBLE OLD LADY
Hes Strength Restored BY
Vinol

Mrs. Michael Bloom Of Lewlstown.
Pa. who is so years Of age, says: For
a long time have been so feeble that
| have had to be wheeled around IN
an inyalid's chair | had no strength
and took cold at the slightest progoca'
ton, which invariably settled on my
lungs, and a cough would result My
son learned OF the cod liver prep
aration called Vinol, and procured a
bottle for me. It built up my strength
rapidly, and after taking three bottles
am able to do most Of my work, and
can walk a quarter Of mile easily.
Every aged or weak person who re-
qulres strength should try Vinol. am
delighted with what 1t has done for
me-"
AS body builder and strength crea-
tor for old people, delicate children,
weak, rundown persons, and after
sickness, Vinol is unexcelled. II 1t
fails to give satisfaction we will re-
turn your money.
PENDLETON DRUG COMPANY.
Pendleton. Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

Where is that interurban line?
Some months ago some prominent
Walla Walla business men came here
with promises of an electric line pro-
vided this city grant them a franchise.
The franchise was given and Pendle-
ton is now awaiting the fulfillment Of
the promises that were made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

President Roosevelt says there was
nothing wrong connected with the
purchase of the Panama canal from
the French owners. Hetwould have
Joseph Pulitzer, owner of the New
York World, imprisoned for publish
ing a story upon that subject. But
/. is possible that the president does
not know all the intricacies Of the
big deal. Graft does not generally
travel under that name.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
Envy.

Julius Caesars literary attain
ments were truly wonderful" said the
student.
"Oh, I don't know answered the
discontented youth, with inky fingers.
Anybody could get his stuff publish
ed with pull like julius Caesar's.'-
Washington Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

Governor Chamberlain was a figure
OF prominence at the conservation
and there were few who had
more influence than he. He will also
make a capable United States sena-
tor. even though a democrat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

That is a fine lot Of advertising the
New York World IS getting. Joseph
could afford to pay President
Roosevelt highly for the publicity nc
has given his paper.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

When Pendleton gets its library in
stalled in the new city hall and the
Commercial association rooms are re-
modelled local people will not be
ashamed to show visitors about the
city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

If the ladies Of Pendleton were re-
modelling the Commercial association
or reopening the woolen mill.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

To the town that hath more shall
be given. If the proper efforts are put
forth by the citizens thereof
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
CITIZEN SOLDIERY.

President Roosevelt's request for a
law that will make it possible to raise
and equip a large volunteer army with
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16

only the best we can do is good
enough to satisfy the honest purpose
of earnest effort.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
TRIBUTE TO UNIATILLA.

Commenting upon Umailla county
as a place for the circulation of pledge
breaking petitions the Oregon Journal
defends the honesty of the people of
this county and in the course of the
same pays the following tribute to the
county:
"Umatilla county is the home Of a
splendid school system in which is
taught that truth is precious. and
fundamental in an upright life. It is
the home of a state-maintained nor
NAL institution for the education of
teachers for the public schools It is
a county of progress and virtue with
a long list of eminent and honorable
men. It is a county of splendid homes
and notable families"
It may be added that the people of
this county are proud of the county's
history; its matchless resources and
of the 10000 people who dwell there
in. These people VIII not APPROVE of
any attempt to bring political discred-
it upon their county's name.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
+ +*+*+ ***** =
YOUR MISSION.

= If you are signing FOR a lofty +
= work, :
= II great ambitions dominate )
= your mind, z
= Just watch yourself. and see you :
+ do not shirk +
r The common little ways of be- +
+ ing kind. /
= II YOU are dreaming of a future +
+ goal, !
+ When crowned with glory, I
+ men shall own your power, :
+ Be careful that you let no +
= struggling soul !
= Go unaided in the present !
= hour. =
: If you would help to make the :
: wrong things right, :
= Begin at home: there lies a +
= hfetime's toll. !
+ Weed your own garden, fair for =
= all mems sight. !
= Before you plan to till an j.
= others soil. !.
= God chooses His own Leaders in +
= the world. )
+ And from the rest He asks but s.
+ willing hands !
= As mighty mountains into place !
+ are hurled, J
= While patient tides may only =
= shape the sands. !.
= Ella Wheeler Wilcox. :
= :
+ I + + + :. : : = !! = + !. + + !
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
SATISFIED.

Let US call it Pioneer Park.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-16
They Stand the Strain.

lncy SUlnu tnc STRAIN.
our Winona Wagons and Hacks.
and Rex Buggies are built to stand
service.
Let US show you cur Fairbanks
Morse Engines and Scales-the best.
We solicit your wagon repairing.
machine work and carriage painting.
Charges are moderate and only skill
ed workmen are employed.
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ing telegram: Hearty congratulations
and best wishes for the ticket"
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faithful, and present with confidence
for the deliberate consideration OF this
convention a candidate for the great
office of Vice-President.
What then of our candidate? Born
of the best of native American stock.
we find him in the yea 1852 at 16 years
of age-a mere b~oy-leaving home to
enter the Union Army, where he served
with credit for three years and until
the war was eel participating In
nineteen engagements. including An
tietam, Charlottesville and Gettys-
burg, nj marching with Sherman
from Atlana to the Sea. My country
men, give the Republicans of this re-
united nation. whether veterans. or re-
cruits, one more chance-auite possibly
in the nature of things their last OPP
pOrtunity-tO vote for one Of the Boys
In blue.'
Returning to New Jersey after the
war-still a lad-he embarked in man
ufacturing in a small way, an occupa-
ton which he has from that day to this
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JERSEY DELEGATES
SPLIT TO ATTRACT
VOTES TO MURPHY
Believed States Whose Candi-
dates for President Were Snp-
ported Would Reciprocate.
Especial to the Evening start

CHICAGO, June LIT was with the
purpose of gaining votes for former
Governor Franklin Murphy in his fight
for the vice-presidential nomination at
the convention that the New Jersey
delegation made the record of the day
in so far as the splitting of votes for
President was concerned (the idea be-
ing that the various states whose can
didnte for President were supported
would reciprocate by voting for Murphy
for VIce-President). Its tw~enty-four
delegates distributed their votes among
four of the candidates for President:
Taft, 10; Knox. 4: Cannon, 8, and Fair
banks. 2. Nc other state gave votes to
more than three candidates.
TIL Taft men thought that little good
could be done in behalf of Mr.. Murphy
by splitting the delegation, and so stuck
to the favorite. The Taft men We're
United States Senator Kean and Gov
ernor Fort, at large: Garrison, Ward
and Webb, all three of Essex County;
McCarter and Smith. of the Third dis
trict: Roebling and c. Ledyard Blair,
of the Fourth district; Williams and
Alderman. of the Fifth district; Ram
sey, Of the sixth district, and Dear,
Caravan and Gonzales. of Hudson
County.
The Knox men were United States
Senator Briggs, David Baird. senator
Hand. OF Cape May, and Senator Rob
bins, of Burlington.
The Cannon men were Congressman
Loudensiager and Armstrong, both
from the First district. and Judge John
A. Blair. of Hudson County.
For Fairbanks were William F.
Allen, of Essex County, and Colonel
Barbour. of the Sixth district. Mr..
Allen was elected at a convention
which Endorsed the candidacy of Mr..
Taft. although it did not pledge the
delegates.
Thomas N. McCarter tried TO get into
communication last night over the tele-
phone with Secretary Taft, the Presi-
Dental candidate. but he was unable
to reach him. This was after the an
nouncement that the New York dele
CATION had decided to support Con-
gresham James S. Sherman unani-
mousiy. That news caused much dis
comfort among the friends of Mr.. Muir
ply. They had hoped the New York
delegation would remain split, because
in hat event MT. Murphy would have
stood n very good chance of securing
the nomination, possibly with the aid
of some of the New York delegates.
Despite the depression caused by the
news. some of the Jerseymen remained
cheerful, and kept on hoping for some
favorable turn in the situation.
There may be a change" said Ham
ilton Kean, brother of Senator Kean.
'I do not think that the President will
stand for Sherman. as Taft's running
mate"
Instead of moping. however. most of
the delegates got to work in the head
quarters of different delegations and
tried to develop Murphy sentiment.
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pursued, until by sheer force of char
ecter, by industry and by skill. he has
develoled his industry SO that it has
become one of the large manufacturing
concerns of the country. the merit Of
whose finished product is known 10Th
at home and abroad; an enterprise that
industrially is a neighbor of half the
continent, with its stores in Boston and
st. Louis and its plants in Newark,
Cleveland and Chicago. Thus he has
become well known to all the CONNER
cial n financial interests east of the
Missouri River, by whom his nomina-
ton would be most favorably received.
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worklnsmen Hi. Friends.

"There is in the State Of Michigan a
popular automobile manufacturing con-
Germ hat makes use in its advertising
of what is to me a very striking trade
phrase which reads Ask the man that
owns one 1 say to you-ask the em-
ployees of rankI Murphy, old or
young, what they think OF him. No labor
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pronounced as Taft or Tawft, When
the poll Of delegates vas taken on the
nominating vote the polling clerk pro-
nounced it Taft. But when Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, permanent chair
man, announced the result he very dis
tlnctly pronounced it Tawft. AS Sena-
tor Lodge is the personal spokesman
for President Roosevelt, the original
sponsor for the new nominee, the poll
ticians are wondering if they are ex-
pected to fall in line and yell "Tawft."
Mr.. Taft is to have his own big
Stick" 1t will be sent to him by d. M.
Bush, of Buffalo, Mo. 1t is O feet
long and -four feet in diameter at the
club end. On it has been nailed. a
plate with the inscription:
Presented to the Hon. William Fl.
Taft, 1908, by D. NJ. Bush, Buffalo. NO.
This big stick was grown en- the Man
qua River, eighteen miles north of
Buffalo, Mo-. in the year 1906"
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the delegates for the first time as he
stood with Mr.. Herrick, and an eager
round of applause went through the
convention hall.
AS the delegates began to arrive in
strong force at the convention hall, the
word that the vice-presidential nomi-
nee was to be James S. Sherman began
to filter through.
The report steadily strengthened
and in a few minutes the Grapevine
telegraph was carrying round the
hall the statement that an agreement
had been reached on the muoh-dis-
cussed question.
j. S. Fassett, of New York, confirmed
the statement that it was to be Sher-
man, and he asked Chairman Lodge TO
delay calling the convention to
order until two brass bands, which had
been hired by the New York delega-
ton, could arrive. The chairman
agreed to this. saying:
II know there is nothing to 1t but
Sherman
1t was 1918 o'clock this morning
when the gavel of Chairman Lodge be-
gan to pound for order. There were
scores of empty seats on the floor n
in the balconies.
The ever increasing crash of a march
ing band outside threatened to drown
the opening prayer for a time, but the
music was stilled before the rabbi had
proceeded very far.
Chairman Lodge. at the conclusion
OF the prayer stated that he desired to
make a formal announcement which
had been overlooked in the rush of the
closing hours of yesterday.
"It is my pleasure to announce that
you have nominated for the presidency
for the term beginning March 4, next,
william Howard Taft, of Ohio"
The announcement was greeted with
cheers, which was soon interrupted 10y
a delegate from Michigan, who offered
a motion providing that all nominating
and s~econding speeches for vice-presi-
Dental candidates be limited to ten
minutes. This was carried with a roar.
and the delegates broke into a cheer,
as the first notes of Marching
Through Georgia were rendered.
The New Workers realizing that this
was the Sherman demonstration which
they had arranged for. broke into
cheers n attempted to break into
song, but the result of this effort was
not exactly all that could be desired in
point of melody. although it abounded
in orgy. A huge picture of Sherman
was carried aloft and was greeted with
cheers.
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REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES

CHICAGO, June 19.-The new Re.
publican national committee organized
today by the election of Powell Clay.
ton, of Arkansas, a veteran member Of
the committee, as temporary chair.
man, to serve until a permanent chair.
man shall have been selected. Elmer
Dover was reelected secretary, and w
S. Stone sergeant-at-arms. A commit
tee was named to consider the appoint
ment of subcommittee to go to Cincin-
natl to confer with Secretary Taft re,
garding the selection of a permanent
chairman to manage this campaign.
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Now that Taft has been nominated
there is likely to be confusion through
out the campaign as to whether 1t is
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trouble has ever emnnated from tha
grent establishments; on the contrary,
those who work for him are his best
friends and his greatest admirers.
But, although thus occupied for so
many years, he has likewise always
found time to stand for whatever was
best for the uplifting of the city In
which he lives, the State of his birth
and the nation he loves. He has served
on numerous boards of municipal i'm
proyement. He has long been a mem
Der of the board of managers of the
National Soldiers Home. In 1901 he
was elected Governor of New Jersey by
"A substantial majority. and gave the
state one of Its cleanest and most effec-
tive administrations.
''rwelve years ago our party went to
Ohio and New Jersey and chose Nc
Kinley and hobart. We made NO mis-
take then, and we shall make nO mis-
take now, II, history repeating itself,
we shall again go to Ohio and New Jer-
sey and our ticket be Taft and Murphy.
nominate for Vice-President
ernor Franklin Murphy. of New Jersey"
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TAFT RESIGNS OFFICE, TO
TAKE EFFECT JUNE 80

WASHINGTON, June 19.-Secretary
Taft today rendered his resignation of
the Office of Secretary of War, to take
effect Tune 30.
On Monday the Republican nominee
will go to New Haven to attend the
meeting of the Yale Corporation, of
which he is a member. He will remain
in h city until Thursday, attending
in the meantime the twentieth reunion
of h class of '78, of which he is a
member. The indications are that Mr..
Taft will go to Cincinnati early in July.
He said that he would be formally noti-
fed of his nomination in Cincinnati.
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PRESIDENT AND TAFT
FELICITATE SHERMAN.

WASHINGTON, June 19.-President
Roosevelt today sent a telegram to
Representative Sherman congratulating
him upon his nomination, saying: "Ac-
cept my hearty congratulations and my
earnest good wishes for the success of
the ticket of Taft and Sherman"
Secretary Taft sent the following
telegram: II sincerely and cordially
congratulate you upon your nominal
ton as Vice-President. I welcome you
as a colleague in the contest and look
forward with confidence to the result
of the joint struggle. Will o not
meet me in Cincinnati tomorrow to
confer on matters of Importance"
Secretary Cortelyou sent the follow
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CA and &C MEMS ANC VESTS, Our Best; 4 AZ
Pr dlIu QJ Nothing Reserved. Selling out at.
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M'CARTER'S SPEECH NAMING
FORMER GOV. MURPHY

CHICAGO, June 19.-Thomas N.
McCarter, of New Jersey, in nomi-
mating Ex-Governor Franklin Murphy
for Vice President, said:
1.-THE Republicans of New Jersey ex-
tend greetings to this gathering of the
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HUMOROUS SlDELIGHTS
ON THE BIG CONVENTION

CHICAGO, June 19.--When Carter Fl.
Harrison, four times mayor Of Chicago,
had no ticket to enter the convention
hall, and when he had been turned
away from all other doors, he APP
pealed to the last doorkeeper.
Nope; nothing doing without a
ticket" he was told.
But I'm Mayor Harrison he de-
olared.
We'll, il that's true L couldn't let
you in, anyway. You're a Democrat,
and your convention meets in Den
YER
But a half-dozen friendly policemen
squeezed him through the platform
door.
Congressman j. Adam Bede. OF
Minnesota, telephoned to his wife in
Minneapolis to pack his trunk and send
It TO the depot as he would not have
time to go home before starting for
the convention.
When he opened the trunk in his
hotel here he found it to contain one
English saddle, one fishing outfit, three
bottles of horse liniment. an old auto
mobile, coat and one horse blanket. On
the first mail came this letter from his
| wife:
Dear John-I found the trunk locked
so l sent it just as it was. With love-
etc.
Now that Taft a been nominated
H.. Il I'LL. - l. AhnN,aaH-