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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30
BURDENS OF THE MIGHTY.

An interesting insight into the woes
Of the presidency is given in cur
rvnt magazine. 1t is contained in a
statement from ex-Presldent Cleve'
land who sat for eight years in the
seat Of power and retired amid Il
torrent Of abuse that did not cease
until he died:
"A sensitive man is not happy as
president" Mr.. Cleveland is quoted
as saying. 1T is fight, fight fight ali
the time. He is the target of every
kind of calumny. Everything he does
is open to misconstruction. His en-
cmies are incessant. it is impossible
for him, If he is conscientious, to
keep the affection of his friends. l
looked forward to the close of my
term as a happy release from care.
But I am not sure that | wasn't more
happy out of office than in. A term
ia the presidency accustoms a man to
great duties. He gets used to handl-
ing tremendous enterprises, to organ
izing forces that may affect at once
and directly the welfare of the world
After the long exercise of power. the
ol binary affairs of life seem petty
and commonplace. An ex-presldent
practlclng law or going into business
is like a locomotive hauling a deliv-
cry wagon. He has lost his sense of
proportion. The concerns Of other
people and even his own affairs seem
too small to be worth botherlng
about I thought I was glad when
Mr.. Mckinley came to Washington to
be inaugurated, and I took drink of
rye whiskey with him in the White
House and shook hands with him
and put my hat on my head and
walked out a private citizen. But
miss the strain, the spur of constant
thinking, the consciousness of power,
the knowledge that l was acting for
7OOOOOOO people daily"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30
ISN'T IT ODD.
Selected.

That it is usually the man with
nothing to do who can never spare
you moment?
That though "love is blind" 1t can
always find a way?"
That a good lover Is not good II
he's too good to be true?
That an authors royalties are often
far from royal?
That in the mathematics Of matri-
mony one and one make three.
That once a fellow wins a girls
hand he Is under her thumb?
That the well-to-do man is gener.
ally hard to do?
That a heart must be broken sew
eral times before 1t Is rendered un-
breakable?
That gilt-edged security is often
guilt edged?
That the big responsibilities OF
marriage are the little ones7
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30

The presidential campaign is inter-
esting. but the people of Umatilla
county have some local issues tha,
are of equally vital importance
Among these may be mentioned the
movement for a new commercial
club; the expose Of summer fallow
and the crusade against the big farm;
The campaign for a branch expert
ment station and the whereness Of
the publicity bureau.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30
CHANGE THE LAW.

Portland people have been brought
face to face recently with the dusty
cob-webbed Sunday closing law and
the experience has made them do
scme thinking. Regarding the anti
auated measure the Joui nal has ths
following EEH
The Sunday law, as to most Of the
prohibited kinds Of business, was not
passed because either a majority Of
the people or Of the legislature desir-
ed such law. But members Of the
legislature knew that to refuse to
pass such law would offend a con-
siderable number Of voters, which
they dared not do. Most Of the rest
Of the voters were Indifferent, be-
cause they did not suppose such a
law would ever be enforced. A small
minority zealously in favor Of a law
can get It through, because this mi
nority can hurt the politician, while
most people pay little or no attention
to the matter.
The saloons should be closed on
sunday. for reasons often stated.
They are in a class by themselves. So
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30

There are some people in this coun-
ty and in Morrow. who have not yet
attended the fair. If they continue to
stay away a double loss will be in
curred-the loss Of much profitable
enjoyment to themselves and to the
fair, their patronage. No enterpris-
ing, loyal resident of either county
can afford to miss the fair entirely.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30

should all places where youth con-
gregate to indulge in anything vic
ious. As to the rest, it is unreasona-
BILE TO deprive the public of innocent
recreation and refreshment on the
weekly rest day, This is not a Puri-
tan country and nobody should have
a right to dictate to another now he
shall spend sunday, so long as he be-
haves decentiy and does not offend
common sense morals.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30
+ : : - +*++++++ 4

= There was man who went I
+ through life and found !
= The way both dark and hard !
+ Fate willed it so; I
: And facing much that others I
+ could not see, I
+ He overcame much that they !
+ did not know. I
+ Because he smiled, perhaps, but I
+ once a day. !
+ He is a pessimist," his friends !
+ would say. 7
+ Another man there was whose I
+ lines OF life Z
Z Were cast in pleasant places; Z
!. not a care !
: He had While others struggled :
+ helplessly. I
/ The world to him was always !
+ bright and fair. I
( Because he smiled so much, men I
: would insist I
I That he was just an ideal opti- !
+ mist. +
Z Which. think you. OF the two. I
: deserved +
{ The greater credit? Whose I
2 side would you take? 4
o The man who fought his way +
: and sometimes smiled, +
: or he who smiled-but had +
Z no fight to make? +
: Jack Appleton. +
, + !. + + 1. 1. + + + + + : + Z
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-30
- - O. x CURE FOR
- - - RETE. E.UEfATISM

Rheumatism caused of acid in the blood which is
carried through the circulation all portions the system Every muscle
bone and joint bsobs the a nprodcng poison causing
aches inflammation stiffness and other we'll known symptoms the disease
relief from the pains discomfort Of Rheumatism cannot be
expected from the of nmen peS and other external treatment
which does reach the blood where the located Such
temporary relief but order Rheumatism the acid and
nfammaoy poison must be expelled from the blood s. s. cures
Rheumatism because perfect blood purifier down into the
circulation neutralzes the uric acid and drives from the blood S. s.
expe the irritating nhammatoy matter which causing the pain swell
and other discomfort ench the weak blood and permanently
Rheumatism In all forms of Rheumatism whether acute chronic
S S will be found safe vegetable remedy possessing the properties
needed and the time medicine that builds the entire
system any medical advice
free to all who write THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.. ATLANTA GA
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
sPoFFoRD.

Miss Marion Farr visited in Swanzey
last week.
Miss Mary Rice of Keene is visiting at
ID. w. SHADES.
Guy Hamilton of Keene spent last
week with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Deselle, who have
spent several months here, have re.
turned to Saratoga, n. Y.
Mrs. Martin of Brooklyn, N. Y, is
spending few weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Arthur Wilson
Miss Dora Marshall has returned to her
home in Keene after spending several
weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. Bard
well.
The s. B. B. Engine and Hose company
will hold its annual clambake at the en-
CINE house Friday evening, Aug. IA. Ev-
erybody is invited,
The body of Bradford Farr was brought
here for burial Monday afternoon. Mr.
Farr spent most of his life in this vii
lage. After the death Of his wife, which
occurred several years ago, he went to
Worcester, Mass to live with his son
where he has since resided.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
.NewHan,pshire
HINSDALE.

George Delphy went to Wilton Monday
to work.
Several men from Ashuelot are at work
on the dam.
Jacob Anel has gone to Philadelphia for
a short stay.
Mrs. Chandler S. Fay is visiting in
Warwick, Mass.
Mrs. d. l.. Sanderson is visiting rela-
tives in Clinton.
The Connecticut River log drive passed
by here this week.
Mrs. Fred Beauchain is visiting rela-
tives in Brattleboro.
William Welch visited relatives in
Greenfield this week.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ S. Leach visited in
Saxtons River recently.
Luke White has gone to Wilton to
work for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bergeron visited
in Springfield this week.
E. S. McField has returned from few
days visit in New York.
Miss Katherine Ball of Winchester
recently visited in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Goodhue are visit
ing in NARROW this week.
Stephen Mcdonald went to Brandon
Tuesday for brief visit.
Miss Lucy Ashley of Cushman has been
visiting at Chas. Safford's
Miss Mae Maginnis of Rutland, VT, is
visiting Hinsdale relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Toombs and children
recently visited in Putney.
Bradley Fosgate of Gardner was in
town few days this week.
Mr. and Mrs F. H. Davis are spending
few days at Lake Spofford
Mrs. Martha Newton of Chelsea, Mass,
is visiting Hinsdale relatives.
Mrs. Spaulding is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. r. L. Cobb in Spofford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabot Hubbard are visit
ing their daughter in Springfield.
George Streeter of Springfield, Mass,
Joined his family here last Thursday.
Miss Lila Stacey of Ashuelot visited
relatives in town few days recently.
Rev. D. L. Fisher will hold services in
the Union church at Spofford Sunday.
Mrs Chavonele and Antonio Chavon-
ellie are visiting friends in Providence.
Miss Jennie Maynard went Monday for
visit with relatives in Putney, Vt.
Mr.. and Mrs William Lachance visited
relatives in Clinton few days last week.
George Hooker went last week for
visit with relatives in northern New |
York
Mr.. and Mrs. +. w. Tilden went Thurs
day for short stay with relatives in
Barre.
John Hickey is making extensive in
side repairs on his High street tenement
house.
VIM. Mead entertained his friend Mr..
Ponds Of Unionville, Conn, one day this
week.
Miss Emily Reason of Keene has come
for an indefinite stay at Warren Hol'
mans.
Mrs. Royal V. Bryant and children of
Keene have been spending several weeks
in town.
Mrs. Henry Burke and little daughter
of Pittsfeld, Mass, are visiting relatives
in town.
Chas Snow of Winchendon came Tues
day for several days stay with Hinsdale
relatives.
A house is being built by Brattleboro
people opposite Charles Pettee's in North
Hinsdale.
Parties from West Chesterfield visited
the site of the new dam Wednesday and
Thursday.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
Fertilizers for Sumner and Fall Top Dress
Ing and Seedlng.Down.

Up-to-date farmers are agreed that .
many cases better results are obtained d
meadows from fertilizers which are ~
piled in the summer or early fall. In
is true both as to top-dressing and sect
ing-down.
We wish to call the attention Of The
farmers of Vermont to the fact that We
can furnish formulas for mixing fertilizer
especially adapted to top-dressing and
seeding-down grass land. These formua
have not only been approved by the yer
mont Experiment Station, but have oeel
used with excellent results by a gsA
many farmers in Vermont and haN
proved thoroughly reliable. We can as
furnish the materials for mixing tertllIMgn'
in accordance with these formulas, WI
should be pleased to send the formulas v
gether with full directions for mixing, cog
of materials, etc., to any one who v.
write us, mentioning this paper. Addrss
Carroll S. Page, Hyde Park, Vt.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
THE UBIQUITOUS KENT.
Carved His Initials 4S7 Times Be.
tween Bellows Falls and Rutland.

Elroy Kent, who recently escaped
from the state hospital for the insane at
Waterbury, has been seen SO many
times (but never captured) that the
Burlington Free Press instructed its
eagle-eyed correspondents to be on the
lookout for the man. The faithful cor.
respondents got right on their assign
ments, as the following specials show:
Leaves Mark on Ridge.
Monkton Ridge, Aug. "A man sup
posed to have been Elroy Kent, the es-
capped lunatic, was seen cutting his initials
in the ridge this afternoon. Several
sheep dogs are on the trail.
Water Gives Up Clew.
Newport, Aug. An expert swimmer
attracted considerable attention this af
ternoon by swimming repeatedly in Lake
Memphremagog so that his wake formed
the letters "E. X" 1t is believed that
the man was Elroy Kent.
st. George Is Alarmed.
st. George, Aug. Am extra man was
seen by our correspondent in town yester-
day. Whether he was Elroy Kent, the
champion hunted man., or not, is not
known, as he escaped while the population
of the town was milking.
Drink Proves His Identity.
Highgate Springs, Aug. "A phenome-
non was noted here today. A man was
actually seen to drink from the springs.
Many of our enterprising citizens, alive
to the benefits of good advertising, ven
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

ture the opinion that the strange man
was Elroy Kent. The fact upon which
they base their opinion is that the bub-
bles left In the spring after he drank
formed the letters "E. X"
No One Stopped the Wave.
Rock Dunder, Lake Champlain, Aug. :
No one has yet identified the strange,
wlld-appearng man who threw stones at
Juniper island for three hours this after
noon and then rode away ON a wave, The
chief OF police believes he was Elroy
Kent.
He May Be Still Tearing.
The Second Hump, Cancels Hump, Aug.
FOR hours today man upon whose
hand were tattooed the initials "E. X. :"
bumped over the hump. He was last seen
tearing madly down the mountain, yelp.
ing like a bloodhound.
Terror to the Gulls.
The Four Brothers, Lake Champlain,
Aug. 3 via Colchester Light, Aug. For
several days a strange man, whose hair is
dlsheveled and who gives the general i'm
preston OF being insane, has been fright.
ening the gulls OF the four islands by de-
claring that he is Elroy Kent. A reserve
officer is pursuing him in dory in the
direction of Malletts bay.
This Man Will Be Fired.
Malletts Bay, Aug. Your correspond.
ent knows nothing of the man driven
from the Four Brothers as Elroy Kent
Your correspondent has been away fish.
ing and Is going again tomorrow, so don't
bother HIM by any more telephone calls.
May Be Getting Rich.
West Bolton, Aug. IA man with
pick and shovel has been at work in tbe
copper mine for several days. Those who
believe there is no copper in the mines
are sure the man is Elroy Kent.
Shows His Sporting Blood.
Athletic Park, Aug 7.-Many of the res.
dents OF the park believe that the man
who has been playing ball alone on the
ilamond and running around the bases
or three days is Elroy Kent. He de. |
Jared to one bystander that the North.
r league had some of the fastest college |
players in the country, and that he was
&. A. r. excursion to Toledo. See nd.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

turned home last Thursday from their
outing in New York.
There are several new arrivals at Noun.
tainside. Miss Nellie Redding, the head
table girl, finishes work tomorrow. She
goes. to st. Johnsbury. Vt, Sept. ! as
teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Streeter went to
keene last Saturday TO see their grand
son who is i'll with typhoid fever Mr.
Streeter returned Sunday and Mrs
Streeter last Tuesday Her cousin, Miss
Lizzie Ellis, returned with her
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

the Asa Marsh place, played in church
last Sunday and was appreciated by all
present.
chester and Keene this week. Her son.
Frank Smith and Mrs. Sarah Ball OF
Aver, Mass, are staying with Mrs. Webb
during her absence.
Mrs. and Mrs. VERNE (Webster) Smith
and daughter Helen Of Waltham. Mass,
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs Rugg.
Their mother Mrs. Rose Webster, also of
Waltham, has been spending several days
in town
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
NORTH HINSDALE.

Mrs Elsie Harvey is ILL., DR.. Brown of
Hinsdale is in attendance.
Rev. Mr.. Hadley preached at the
church last Sunday evening.
Charles Love of Newfane was an over
Sunday guest at his mothers, Mrs.
Loves.
The Ladies' Aid society gave baked
bean supper at Henry Streeters last
Wednesday evening.
Misses Sadie and Marian Streeter re-
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

sure the boys were going to win tomo,
row.
Right in Our Midst.
Battery Park, Aug. The man vts
shrieked in horror when some one tod
him the band was going to play the Msr
~ Widow waltz at the concert tonigs.
was undoubtedly Elroy Kent.
Important, If True.
st. Adams, Aug. "A well.known ~
dent, whose name does not need to b
made public to prove the worth Of BIZ
statements, declared positively today that
he had not the least idea as to the whee
abouts OF Elroy Kent.
Wearing Out Jackknives,
Rutland, Aug. IA man on a walking
tour arrived here tonight stating that b
counted 4s7 places between Bellows hs
and Rutland where the initials e h
had been cut.
Excursion to Newport, August 81 81
ad ON napa Nina
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14
CHESTERFIELD.

Mr.. Vial of Keene was in town recently
in the interests of the Health Journal
c. s. Spaulding lost valuable horse a
few days ago. The horse was only i'll
a few hours.
Mrs. Miller, the celebrated violinist and
teacher, who is spending the summer at
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

G. A. R. excursion to Toledo. See ad
on page Nine.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

T. A. +: excursion to Toledo. See ad.
on page Nine w.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

Excursion to Newport, August q. 81
ad on page Nine.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

ture the opinion that the strange man
was Elroy Kent. The fact upon which
they base their opinion is that the bub-
bles left in the spring after be drank
formed the letters NE Il -
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

Odd White and Ecru Net Waists,
were ss.oS now $4.4S
Odd White and Eeru Net Waists,
were COS, now 5.4S
Odd Black Lawn Waists, were 9S, now ~
Odd Black Lawn Waists. were Las, now liz
Odd Black Lawn Waists, were I.79, now i.ss
Odd White Waists were .oS now III
Odd White Waists, were I.4S, now LIZ
Odd White Waists, were I.oS, now 1.aS
Odd Dress Skirts were sos, now S.S9
Odd Dress Skirts, were 4.9S, now 3.9S
Odd Articles, all on one table, your choice 10
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1908-08-14

sure the boys were going to win ton,
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1908-09-03
Chebeague


Noodle Head" the quaint island
place OF Mr.. w. a. Harris and family
of Springfield, Mass, which was first
occupied last season, has received
a number OF additions this year
Among these are the arranging OF
many new flower gardens and the re-
planting OF several clusters Of fruit
trees and evergreens, which do much
to add to the attractive appearance
OF the grounds. A new rustic we'll
house and summer arbor, have also
been added, while stone gate posts
and a stone wall near the garden aid
In the desired effect for an old fash
Toned home. The landscape work has
been in charge Of Messrs. Howard and
Elmer Curt, examples OF whose capa-
bic work are familiar among the sum
mer homes OF Chebeague.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank ID. Hayden
and daughter OF Worcester. Mass. will
arrive on Sunday for a short Septem-
Der stay at the Island View Cottage.
where they have been guests in sea,
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sons past.
Mrs. r. d. Adams and daughter.
Miss Elizabeth of Salem. Mass. are
registered at the Hamilton villa for
two weeks stay. They arrived on
Sunday and came on the recommends.
ton of relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Ste
phen ID. Adams. of Rockland. who
were guests at the house during the
greater part of the season.
At the Summit House are four
young ladies from Newark. ~ j., who
are among the late vacationists to
Chebeague this summer. They are
Misses Florence r. Bizzart. Anna G..
Schaefer. Mildred l.. Fischer and
Amelia G. ODER.
Miss Frances p. Abrams and sis
ter, Miss Lucy A Abrams Of Somer.
Vile, Mass. are guests of Mrs. A.
A. Hill this week Miss Frances
Abrams Is cashier for the Metropoli-
tan Life Insurance at the Somerville
Office, while her sister Is an operator
for the Postal Telegraph Co, at its
Court Square station, Boston. They
are enjoying pleasant vacation, al
though a large number OF the sum-
mer visitors have returned home.
Buy a hr balsam pillow at the
Bowen stores, at the Post once, or
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mailow toast, and the revising Of
many pleasant times which they have
enjoyed together this season. Later
they gathered before the large fires
In the living and dining rooms Of the
house, while a unique lucheon was
served. The fare consisted Of coffee,
dougnnuts. and cheese. with chocolate
for the children; a lunch quite ap-
proprfate for the weather and sur.
roundings. Another enjoyable hour
was passed with more stories and
games, and then the affair broke up.
most OF the party having met for
the last time this season Among the
guests invited by Mr. and Mrs. w. A.
Harris and family were. Mr.. Harris
sisters families. from the Alder" the
Newells and Sweeneys. with Mrs. H.
A. Cooke and family from the Bar.
nacle;" Mrs. Philip Hawkins and Miss
Dorothy Hyde Of "Menanoke:" Mrs
Robbins and daughters of Philadel.
phia: Miss Elizabeth and Morgan
Ash, Of Ashcroft" Mrs. Mather and
daughter. Of Boston. Mr.. Walter Rog.
ers Of Believer" and Mr.. Gale
Stearns of Washington. d. C.
Mrs. VIM. A. Howell entertained
the West End Colony on Sunday after.
noon at tea.
Mr.. John A. Hayden. court stenog.
rapher OF Portland. Me-. paid a visit
to the West End, on Sunday. calling
upon Mr.. Asher Kinds. and other
friends.
Mr.. Asher Kinds has gone on a
yachting trip for a few days in his
new boat.
Mrs Cuy p;doa ,,.ho - 49, Il.
iting at the Ridge Cottage, has gone
to visit friends in Portland and Fall
mouth Foreside. before returning to
New York, about September LIST.
Mr.. Carlos Dorticos and daughter.
Carmencita. leave the West End
about September LIST, for their home
at Schenectady. y. Y.
Mr. Ward and family of Cumber-
land street. Portland. visited ''Belling-
ham," the summer home of the Sink
ihson family, over Sunday
Frank Ham. who was formerly play.
ing the position of pitcher on the
strong Irons" baseball nine of Port
land. as we'll as pitching several
games for Chebeague. was entertain
ed at the hospitable summer home of
manager A. c. Robbins on the North
hoad, sunday.
Arthur w. Bell is enjoying a most
restful vacation at his delightful sum-
mer home. ~Armordale' Mr.. Bell
is associated with the Edwards and
Walker Co. of Portland, and during
the summer months resides at Che
beague
Bowen's fir balsam pillows are still
in season and everybody should be
sure to carry one home to remember
the delightful island of Chebeague.
where many happy hours were spent
this season.-Adv.
Miss Gertrude Olson and a friend
OF Someryille. were arrivals here Mon.
day and are registered at the HamiI-
ton villa for a two weeks outing.
September Is an ideal month on the
island and they are sure to have a
pleasant sojourn.