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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
LAND REFORM
GREATLY NEEDED
MAN CONiNIENDS
EAST OREGONIAN EDITORIAL
Fred c. Denton Declares Land Mo-
nopoly Has Been Cause of Down.
fall of Nations-Says Vast Idle
Tracts Held by Syndicates Hold
Back Development of the State.

Portland, Ore, June 15.-(Editol
East Oregonian.) I'm your issue OF
the 18th an editorial entitled Land
Reform Needed" is worthy of being
read by every citizen in Oregon. Ore
gon citizens must solve the problem
of land monopoly, and in solving II
retain their liberties, The nations OF
the past went down when the land
was monopolized and the people de-
pendent upon a few for the access to
the soil, from which all wealth
comes.
This problem is one which has been
neglected in oregon, and the best por-
tions of the state have been given TO
syndicates and corporations by legis-
latures, land boards, congresses and
governors. These vast idle tracts hold
back the development Of the state,
and the monopoly Of its water fronts
in the seaports levies a tribute, grow
ing with commerce, upon every ave-
nue. of activity.
AdpdplS VI OVtOOu'VVV
of people in comfort, the natural re-
sources of Oregon-the lands-have
been monopolized until in rich and
fertile Oregon a million people would
be crowded.
Americans are a careless and proud
people. They ignore what other peo-
pie are doing along lines of human
and have unlimited con-
fldence in themselves. This is all
very well. but we must study the So
lutions proposed Of land monopoly.
or hand down to our posterity a con-
stantly decreasing heritage Of liber-
ty. He who owns the land on which
I must toll owns me, ana when men
are owned slaves they degenerate as
defenders Of their country.
oregon citizens will be called up
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
Work on wallowa Branch.


A work train with 65 men leaves at
4 o'clock this morning for the district
below Elgin, says the La Grande
Star. They are In reality part of
the outfit which will complete the
Wallowa extension Of the Elgin
branch. For the next week or two
they will be at work finishing up the
roadbed and track between Elgln and
the Looking Glass
This much in the way Of better
ment of the track already laid will
be done while the bridge over the
Grande Ronde is being finished.
When this structure is in shape to let
the construction trains across the
steel rails the iron steed will proceed
onward toward Wallowa.
A part Of the bridge crew has been
at work for the past week at the
Cabin creek bridge, between Elgin
and the Looking Glass. The bridge
at this point was taken out by the
high water in April, and only tenn
orary structure was put in for the
purpose of bringing up the sawlogs
for the Palmer mill.
The class of work now being done
is such as will permit the heaviest en-
gnes and equipment to be run over
the Wallowa branch. The crew that
leaves this morning will do some ex-
tensive balasting and the road will
be put in first-class condition as they
go along so that when completed for
the laying Of the track 1t will be ready
in short order to turn over to the
operating department
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
HIS FORTUNE AWAY

Throwing away what one has Is not
always the only way to lose for
tune. Being unable to see an oppor-
tunity. or to grasp It when seeing 1t.
is more often the cause Of losing out
in this world. A person who feels
too sluggish to make the best OF time
can quickly improve by using Sexine
Pills. the great tonic, that is guaran-
teed for all forms Of weakness In
men and women. Price 81 box; six
boxes IS, with full guarantee. Ad-
dress or call. the Pendleton Drug Co.
This Is the store that sells all the
principal remedies and does not SUBJ
stltute.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
Can It Be Possible?

During the past year a vacuum
bottle has been put on the market
which will keep contents hot for "a
hours, warm for 4S hours and cold
for 70 hours. The bottle consists of
two glass bottles, Joined at the neck.
one bottle being within the other, a
vacuum space between the two bottles
prevents outside temperature from
reaching the. inner one, thus permit
ting contents to remain hot or cold
(the same temperature as when plac-
ed in the bottle) for days at a time.
A. c. Koeppen & Bros the druggists,
have received some and the public IL
examining them every day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
TESTED AND PROVEN.
There Is q Heap Of Solace in Being
Able to Depend Upon q Wea-Earn-
ed ReputatiOn.

There Is q Heap Of Solace in Being
Able TO Depend Upon q Wen-Earn-
ed Reputation.
For months Pendleton readers have
seen the constant expression Of praise
for Doan's Kidney Pills, and read
about the good work they have done
in this locality. Not another remedy
ever produced such convincing proof
of merit.
Mrs. H. Swaggert, living at S1s
Garden street, Pendleton, Ore, says:
Both my husband and myself have
used Doan's Kidney Pills with the
most gratifying results. Mr.. Swag-
CERT was troubled severely with his
back and kidneys for a long time and
never received any relief until Doan's
Kidney Pills were brought to his at
tention and he procured a box at the
Pendleton Drug Co. They gave him
great relief and he thinks very high
| ly OF them. 1 also used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and found that 1t anly re-
quired a few doses to remove the
lameness and pain caused from dis
ordered kidneys. 1 really believe that
kidney trouble would be less prev
alent II more sufferers knew Of
Doan's Kidney Pills" (From state
ment given in 1905.)
Tested and Proven.
Mrs. Swaggert was again interview
ed on November 16, 1907, and said:
I'VE still continue to use Doan's Kid
ney Pills and find them just as ef-
fective as when they first came to
our notice. We keep them in the
house at all times and really think
we could not get along without
them"
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
A Coueh Remei1 tha, Curoa.

Hickory Bark Cough Remedy,
made by the Hickory Bark Cough
Remedy company, OF Salem. Ore.
guaranteed to cure your cough, or
money refunded. Guaranteed to make
a friend OF you. For sale by all drug
gists and first class dealers every.
where. Pendleton Drug co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
Invitation From WalIs WoIla

To all military. civic and secret So
oieties OF Umatilla county. Your
presence is earnestly. desired at walla
Walla on July 4th, to participate in
the grand parade and other festivities.
Communicate with the Fourth of July
committee, Walla Walla.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17

A sure cure, one you can depend
upon. Hickory Bark Cough Remery.
A sure cure. nd it's pure! Use It for
all lung trouble. coughs, colds. hoarse-
ness and sore throat. For sale by
any druggist and first class dealers
everywhere. Pendlcton Drug "a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
Notice to Ice Users.

There will be no delivery on SUM-
days. All parties wanting ice for
Sunday must have same delivered
Saturday.
PENDLETON ICE AND COLD
STORAGE co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
Book Of OREGON pooms ont.

"The Song Of the Oregon Pine"
little book Of original verse by Bert
Huffman is now out and Is on sale at
tho FrazieT book store. Price SO
cents. Printed on fine paper and
highly illustrated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
AMONG THE EXCHANGES
OF THE
INL AND E M PIRE

have seen 1t. Remember the start
ing point Wednesday morning is the
time at the Busines Association
rooms at o'clock.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17

Fine store and office room for rent.
East Oregonian building. Enquire
this office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It is
especially good for piles. Be sure to
get DeWitt's. Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-17
EIGHT PAGES.

IF YOU'RE IN SUSPENSE
and undecided as to where to send
your vehicle for repair. allow us to
suggest that this shop offers induce
ments for good work promptly done,
and that little money settles the bill
for. Carriage repairing. Get your
buggy painted for spring. We have
an expert painter who will do good
work reasonably Old rigs made a.
good as new.
See us for Gasoline Engines, Hacks,
Winona Wagons and Buggies.
NEAGLE BROS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
COOPER SAID
CARMACk Or
He MUST DIE
Former State Treasurer Tes-
titles Regarding Converse
ton With Defendant Be-
fore Shooting.
BY Associated Press.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 23.-Six wit
nesses We're examined today in the
hearing before Judge Hart, of the
criminal court, on the application for
bail for Colonel Cooper, his son, Robin
Cooper, and former Sheriff Sharp.
charged with numbering former SEN
ator Carmack
Today's testimony added little to
what is already known of the killing
of Senator Carnfack Mrs. l.. E.
Burch, daughter of Colonel Cooper,
testified that Robin Cooper called her
up and said his father was armed and
ne wanted her 10 see him and pre-
vent trouble.
Former State Treasurer Craig tes-
titled as TO conversation with Cooper
previous to the tragedy. Colonel
Cooper made statement that his
name must not appear in the Ten
nesseean; that he was a private citi-
zen, and old. and if they did not cease
putting his name in the Tennesseean.
either Carmack or he must die, SAID
Craig.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
Accident Occurred Near
Union Depot on Arrival
of P. & A. Train.
LOCOMOTIVE AND
COACH COLLIDED
Victim of Accident Lived
But a Few Minutes-He
Came to Pensacola From
Louisville and Was 90
Years Old-Body Will Be
Sent Home.

George Massey, who left Pensacola
at 5 d. m yesterday as a fagman on
the eastbound mixed train, and who
returned here from Crestviev on the
passenger train due here from the
east at $40 p. m. for the purpose or
acting as flagmsn on the north-oound
train leaving Pensacola at 1910 D.
M. was crushed to death shortly after
10 o'clock last night between light
locomotive and the passenger cuaca
On which he was riding, on Sorfh'
Tarragone street. between LaT76a end
jackson. He died a few minutes after
the accident
1t is said that Massey was riding
on the step of the coach waea he was
killed. The passenger train was .
ing backed down TO the Louisville &
Nashville depot, and. ii Is said. three
coaches of the train had rassed the,
locomotive on the siding, where K
had been placed 10 await Icing cou-
pied to the train going north
Engineer Mcmillan. who was to take
out the north-boand passenger train.
had left the locomotive for the pnr-
pose of getting orders from the train
dispatcher, and, it is said, the engine
was left in charge of the fireman. ft
is thought that the engine on the sid
ing had Leaked sufficient steam TO
move it forward just as the string OF
coaches neared it, three of the coach
es having passed il without striISis.g
Engineer Klusmeier was in charge OF
the passenger train
Massey, who was about &c years
old came TO Pensacola from Louis
vile and was unmarried. His body
was taken to Northup & Woods mn
dertalong parlors and prepared for
burial His remains viii be SEM TO-
louisville for interment.
A steam chest on the hight" en-
gfne was demolished
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
FORMER LIFE
INSURANCE man
FOUND DEAD
Frederick Burnham, Under
Indictment, Inhales Gas
While Asleep.

New York, Dec 23.-Frederick A.
Durham, former president of the Mu-
tual Reserve Life Insurance Company,
who was, indicted following the inves-
tigation in connection with his conduct
while at the head of that company,
was found dead in bed at his home
here today from inhaling Illuminating
gas
The Burnham family physician,
who reached the home in few mo-
ments after Mr.. Burnhan was found.
said the case undoubtedly was one of
accident. The gas had escaped from
a small stove which was used TO heat
Mr., Burnham's sleeping room The
physician said Mr.. Burnham apparent
ly had turned: of the gas and then
accidentally turned it ON again after
the flame had been extinguished.
Mrs. Burnham, who occupied AN adj
joining room, was awakened by the
odor of gas and opening the door of
her husbands room, found the apart
ment flooded with the deadly yapor
She threw up the windows. sent a
servant for a physician and made des-
perate but vain efforts to revive Mr..
BuFnham. Wien the physician reach
ed the house he said Mr.. Burnham's
weak heart had made him an easy,
Ntcllut 10 tue lutfeS dEu tudt ne HdC
been dead for some time.
Had Been Indicted.
The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance
Company went into the hands of re
ceivers in February last. President
6urnham, his brother. George Burn
ham, The treasurer CT the company,
and George d. Eldridge. the secre-
tary, were indicted on charges of
larceny and forgery which grew out
of an alleged payment of the funds of
the company in satisfaction of per-
sonal claims against some of Its OFF,
GERS. George Burnham. Jr., was tried
on the charge of larceny, convicted
and sentenced to serve two years in
prison. burt the appellate division OF
the supreme court set aside. this YER
dict and Burnham was released.
The case against Frederick A. Burn
ham had not come TO trial and it was
understood that it would not be prose
cuted unless that against his brother.
George. was eventually won by the
A civil suit to collect
some of the funds alleged to have
been paid in settlement of personal
claims had lately been instituted
against one of the officers of the com
pany.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
THOS. F. RYAN
QUITS BUSINESS
On Advice of Physicians He
Resigns From Director
ate of "a Corpor-
ations.
atoms.
BY Associates Press.

New York, Dec. 23.-Thomas F. Ry-
an, admittedly one of the greatest
powers in the financial world, an
nounced today that, yielding to the
advice of physicians, ne had resigned
the directorate in thirty-four corpora
lions. The only enterprises in man
agement of which Ryan retains hand
are the Morton Trust Company, the
National Bank of Commerce and the
American Tobacco Company. Among
corporations from which Ryan resign
ed are: Continental Trust Co., Phil
adelphia; Continental Rubber Co. OF
America, Mercantile Trust Co., OF
New York, and the Seaboard Air Line
Railway.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
Supreme Court of Missouri
Lands Hard on the
Octopus.
COMPANIES coNsPIRED TO FIX
RATES, To LIMIT TRADE, TO
PREVENT COMPETITION, AND
TO DECEIVE AND MisLEAo THE
FueLIc-elvEN SHORT TIME TO
OBEY LAW OR GET OUT.
Ry Associated Presa.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Dec. 23.-The
supreme court Of Missouri handed
down decision this morning busting
the Standard OH Company of Indiana
and the Republic Oil Compay from
the state OF Missouri. forbidding them
ever again to do business in Missouri
and .disselving the Waters-Pierce Oil
Company, of st. Louis.
In addition each of the companies
is fined $50.00e. The orders dissoly-
ing the Waters-Pierce Oil Company
win become effective January IL next
unless the company on or before that
date furnishes to the supreme court
satisfactory evidence that it intends
to operate as an independent concern.
The court finds that the companies
conspired-
Ito regulate and fix prices to re
tail dealers
2-To control and limit the trade in
the refined products Of petroleum.
3-To control and limit and prevent
competition in the buying and selling
OF these products
ito deceive ad mislead the public
into the belief that they were separate
and distinct corporations pursuing in
dependently their Business as legiti-
mate competitors.
Pierce company is tempered by the
provision that it may continue il, by
January Is, 1909. it can show to the
court it has taken steps to operate
as an independent concern, and has
satisfied the Judgment against it.
The other compaies are given until
March 1. 1903, to wind up their affairs
in the state, unless they can show by
that date that they are complying
with the law.
The suit to GUST the three com
Panies was instituted by Attorney
General Hadley in 1906 and the evi-
ience taken by a special commissioners
in ST Louis and in New York has
been before the state supreme court
for more than a year.
The opinion was written by Judge
Woodson All seven judges concur,
and Judges Graves and Lamb wrote
concurring opinions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
Said That Sixty Councilmen
Divided $3.50 For One
Ordinance.
THEY WERE ALL
EASY TO REACH"
Bank Officials Are Held to
Answer Charge of Con-
spiracy and Bribery-Th
Paid ST., 900 to Get City
Deposits.
BY Associates Press.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec 2S.-With a
suddenness that startled Pittsbllrg,
this city today moved into first place
in the role OF corruption anu munich
pal graft
1t is stated that toe shocking de-
velopments here today are mere pre-
lininaries and subsequent steps will
be taI-en against additional councils
men and business men that Will not
cniy staftle Pittsburg but re whole
country. 1t is fntimated strongly in
the testimony in court today that over
three score ccunciimen are "easy to
reach" and reaching only necessi-
tated small sums. ranging from 500
&c $500. In the passage of one ordi-
nance alone ii was testified that sixty
councilnen divided $4,000.
W. w Ramsey and A A vilsack,
former president and cashier of the
German National bank were the first
on trial. 1t was testified they had
been approached by Councilman John
Klein. one of the accused, who stu.
ed that their bank would be made the
city depository In the event the Ger
man National would do as other
banks have done" After several con-
ferences the bankers placed s17,5O0 on
the table in a room. Klein and his
companion entered and soon left the
bank. The bankers then entered the
room and the money was gone At
the request of the directors both men
resigned.
Both defendants were held for court
trial ON charges of alleged conspiracy
and bribery. Their bond of $4,000
each was renewed.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
The State Attorney Requires
Him to Dispose of His
Artillery.
WITNESS SAYS HE WAS THREAT
ENED BY CITIZENS " He GAVE
TESTIMONY AGAINST THE RID
ERs-sTATE WILL REST ITS
CASE TODAY.
Nv Associates Press.

Union City,. Tenn, Dec. a3.-When
the state asked for an adjournment Of
the night rider trial late today it was
announced the state would close its
case on. Thursday.
When William Russell, the self-con-
fessed might rider" who began his
testimony Yesterday, was called for
cross-examination today, a huge re-
volver projected from his pocket. The
states attorney noticed it and sent
the witness out OF the court room to
dispose of his artillery. The defense
excited from the witness that after
ne was arrested by the soldiers he
was told by some men that tley knew
he knew about the murder they add
ed that he would not be under guard
always and they often punched him
through the tent. The men VINO did
this were not soldiers, but citizens.
He thought they. were riders. The
court declined to let this testimony go
before the Jury.
The state attempted to show that
Russell had been threatened with
death since. the. trial began. He said
he had. but as the prosecution cOuli
not connect the threat with the de-
PENDANTS it was excluded.
Other Witnesses.
Mrs. Jennie Williams was q witness.
At her home one night. a night rider
had a fit, according to Fehr;ngar Mrs
Williams corroborated this, She sup
piled a bottle of camphor, and all she
got back was the cork
Warren Morris was the third self
confessed night rider to talk. the stand
for the state, He is small IL stature,
swarthy- aud very cool. He was
brought into court under a strong
guard of soldiers and deputies, He is
rot related to Bud Morris, one of the
defendants. Morris was sworn into
the band by Garrett Johnson, one OF
the defendants, and accompanied TIC
riders on nearly all of their midnight
visitatiOns as recounted by Tehringer.
He was one. of the four men who held
the horses the night Ranken was mu-.
dered. His. story was a close corrob-
Grafton of all that Fehringer and Rus
sell had told. Morris recognized at
the Rdnken murder Sam Applewhite,
Garrett Johnson. Bob Holman, Bud
Morris, Frank FehFinger and eight
others not yet ON trial. Cross exami-
nation failed to shake the witness on
any detail.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
IS V|NCENT|A
MEMBER OF THE
BLACK HAND
Slayer of Robert Laird, Jr.,
Who Is Held Without
Bail, May Belong to the
Order.

The preliminary hearing of Saliva
dorN .ncentia, the Italian barber
Oh led with the murder OF Robert
Laird, Jr., at Warrington on last SUM-
day, occurred before u s. Commits
sioner Stokes yesterday morning ar 10
o clock, the Testimony OF many Wit
nesses being heard. The government
was represented by Acting District
Attorney Emmett Wilson, the defend
ant having failed to secure any coun-
sci whatever. After hearing the mass
of testimony offered against the man.
Commissioner Stokes decided to- hold
him to the grand jury for the present
without bail. He viii be given a
chance, meantime, TO secure an at
torney, his friends so far having failed
to come forward with the necessary
aid required in retaining counsel.
The next term of court. -niess there
is an extra session, viii not occur I'M
til during the month of March
Testimony Of Witnesses.
The following witnesses were sworn
yesterday. it having been uDneces-
sary. however, 70 take the testimony
of all of them on account of the great
mass of evidence which was quickly
accumulated against tae prisoner
DR.. George p Lundsden, Joe Nc
CHM, Willie Sweeney, JEFF Cochran,
Michael Mcmahon, Henry Robertson,
Rufus Pearl, ST., Charles Hughes p.
Graf. II. Burkhardt, Lorenz L'Ansona,
H. Scholl, Oscar Teich-lan, John
and NJ A. Chambers we're the
witnesses sworn
All of the testimony tailed precise
", even to the most minute detail.
the principal facts brought out hay-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
COST OfThFT'S
INAUGURATION
If Money Counts 1t Will Be
an Unqualified
Success.
ex Associated Press.

Washington. Dee. Eff money has
anything to do with making inaugu-
rations a success that of President
elect Taft on March f next will be
the greatest the country has ever
seen Already Chairman Ayles Of
the committee has q fund OF $4,000,
which is $4,000 larger. then .ae to-
tai amount received feur, years ago,
and it is expected before the contri-
buttons cease the funds viii be censid-
erably larger than at present The
chief source of revenue for the return
of this guarantee fund is the inaugu-
RAJ ball. which brought in $4,000 four
years ago, while the income from the
reviewing stands was aboiit 100000
IC is expected that there viii be at
least 100000 visitors to Washington
on Inauguration day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-24
'CASTE[La|VE
CHILORENlGO
To MOTHER
Count Boni Loses His Suit
and is Severely Scored
By Court.

Paris, Dec. 23.-M. Matter, the pub
lie prosecutor, was heard today in the
suit brought by Count Boni de Castel-
lane against his former wife, for the
custody of his three children be
awarded TO his mother. In presenting
his conclusion to the court, the public
prosecutor recommended that the
children be left in the custody of their
mother
NJ Matter scored both the Count
de Castellane and the Prince de Sa-
gan. The count stood we'll to the
front Of the court room, balancing his
silk hat on the end of his cane ana
was the cynosure of all eyes Several
times when the condemnations were
particularly severe he bit his lips and
flushed crimson, but he never lost his
composure-