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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
WEALTH PARASITIC,
SAYS MILLIONAIRE
SOCIALIST ORATOR TELLS
OF PEOPLES TROUBLES.
james Phelps Stokes, Wealthy Settle
ment Worker and Socialist, Speaks
for Party at Court House Last Eve
ning-Says Workers Are Merely
Pensioners Subsisting on What
Wealth VIII Give-Socialisti Plan
of Remedy.

That the owners in the great mod
ern corporations are distinctly para
sites was the declaration of James
Phelps Stokes. Little Brother of the
Rich" millionaire and former club
man, but now settlement worker and
leader of the 'parlor socialists" who
last night addressed a meeting at the
court house on the subject of So
cialism.
Stokes delivery was clear, his man.
ner, except for the eastern intonation
of his speech, magnetic and his rea-
soning perhaps the clearest exposition
of socialistic principles ever made to
Pendleton people. The millionaire
socialist spoke rapidly and enthusias-
tically picturing the woes of the
working classes with the resistless
urge Of an ascetic reformer The
principles enunciated were radical
rather than incendiary and Mr..
Stokes made his appeal through
clearness rather than sensationalism.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
PRO AMERICANIsM STRONG
IN FAR AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Sept. 17.-Pfo-Ameri-
canism Is the dominant note in the
Australian federal session opening to-
day. The entire country Is con-
that the fleets recent visit has
kind Of unofficial al
lance between Australia and the
great American republic. In white
against yellow struggle which many
deem inevitable for con-
troll Of the Pacific it is the general
conviction that Americans and Aus
tralians will fight side by side. Many
members argue that II is practically
useless for the colony to prepare for
war alone.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
De CAPR|O WINS
HIGHER HONORS
FAIR BAND DIRECTOR
LED SOUSAS MUSICIANS
Furnished Music for Fair Two Years
Ago and Returns This Year With
New Laurels-Three Soloists of
Merit viii BE With the Band This
Year-Conccrts Every Afternoon
and Evening.

Signor Antonio De Caprio, who
with his famous band, is to furnish
music for the coming district fair will
be kindly remembered by local peo-
pie who heard him during the fair
two years ago. At tina time De Cap
rio had a splendid band and the mu-
sic they furnished was one of the best
attractions of the fair.
This year Signor De Caprio comes
to Pendleton with new fame. Since
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
INSANE FROM WORRYING.
\. B. Stewart, .Freewatcr Farmer,
Loses Reason for Third Time.

His mind unhinged from worry
over his business affairs. A. b, Stew
art of Freewater, was brought down
to this place this forenoon and short
ly afterwards was committed to the
asylum by County Judge Glliland.
The case of Stewart is such as to
cause much sympathy for him and
his family, He is a fruitraiser of the
Freewater country and is highly re-
spected, However he is much given
to worrying and this is the third time
he has become temporarily insane.
He began to lose his mind about
three weeks ago and last evening be-
came so irrational that it was decid-
ed to bring him down this morning.
His friends say he will recover.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Installing -. B. c." System.

Assistant Superintendent James G.
Cutler of the Northern Pacific. who
was in the city today, says the "a. B.
c." system of dispatching trains is be-
ing extended on the main line of the
n. p, from Pasco to Vancouver, but
that it will not be on the branch lines
for the present at least. This is a
block signal system to prevent
wrecks, but instead of the automatic
blocks as used on the o. r. & N. the
telegraph operators serve in this ca
pacity, three different men acting as
checks upon each other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
ECHO COUPLE MARRIED.
james Mcndenhall and Miss Minta
Spencer Welded by Judge Parkes.

At IL o'clock this forenoon Mr..
James A. Mendenhall and Miss Minta
Spencer were married by Justice of
the Peace Joe Parkes in the latter's
office in the Eagles building. The
ceremony was witnessed by few
friends of the two people and con-
gratulations were then extended.
Both of the contracting couple are
from the Echo country and are well
known there. The groom is a broth
er-in-law of Zoeth Houser.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Railroad Men In Town

James G. Cutler. assistant superin-
tendent--of the Northern Pacific; s
B. Calderhead, general agent for the
same line at Walla Walla, and E. A.
McKenna, travelling freight agent.
were in Pendleton today. McKenna
and Calderhead drove to Athena on
business for theroad, while Cutler
left for Walla Walla this afternoon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
For Sale.

One OF the very best wheat farms
in Gillian county. oregon, consisting
of 500 acres, all plow land, and all
now in summer fallow ready, for sed-
ing; fair Improvements with drilled
well, yielding plenty OF water, on
place. situated near Olex, on county
road. Address r. T Cox, Portland,
Oregon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
POLIMAN FOR MAYOR
BAKER BANKER TO RUN

Baker city. Sept. 17,-William Poll
man yesterday morning consented to
be a candidate for mayor at the COM
ing city election and with the strong
backing Of the business men his sue
cess Is certain.
VIM. Pollman is president of the
Baker Loan & Trust company, a bank
that has grown steadily since he
started It in 1905. He is also a large
land owner and has other extensive
business interests. He has made a
success of all his private ventures and
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
AVERILL Is CHAMPION
DEER SLAYER.

Edgar F. Averill. of the East Ore
gonian staff, returned last evening
from Coot bay, where he had been
upon a long hunting trip. While
hunting in the coast range mountains
he killed five deer and he was forced
to remain several days in Coos coun-
ty to jerk the venison. On returning
home last night Mr. Averill brought
several sets of deer horns with him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Methodlsts Offer Church.

Bishop Paddock of the Episcopal
church, will use the Methodist church
in Echo next Sunday evening instead
of the public hall, as previously an
nounced. Arrangements had been
made for the hall, but the Methodists
insisted on the bishop using their ed
ifice so the offer was accepted. The
services will be conducted by the
bishop at that place Sunday evening
at 1870.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
PENDLETON ELKS RESUME
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

This evening Pendleton lodge B. P.
o. E. will hold its first meeting for
the fall and the local mebers of the
antlered herd are being rounded up
by Exalted Ruler r. w. Henneman
and Secretary Mark Moorhouse. No
initiation is scheduled for next week.
Hereafter the lodge will meet regu-
larly during the season.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
VIII Talk About Pioneer DAYS.

Hon. ]. d. Lee. last years presi-
dent of the state pioneers association,
has written the fair commission ac-
cepting the invitation to attend the
fair and to speak on the subject of
Pioneers of the Old Days" His ad-
dress will be one of the principal
features of pioneer day, Tuesday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Bail Set But Still in Jail.

In the Justices court yesterday
Judge Parkes set bail for young
Bloom in the sum of $500 This
amount the boy has not yet secured
though he hoped at the time to do so.
Bloom was arrested for passing a
$3.50 check upon a Chinaman for
S55.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Mrs. Mitchell Rcimrned.

Mrs. c. j. Mitchell, wife of the new
theatrical manager, returned last
evening from Dayton, Wash, where
she was called by the death of a cous-
In. Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell have
apartments at the Bowman cottage.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
DOlDh Eddy RcturnS

Dolph Eddy who was bookkeeper
for r. Alexander, IA years ago, but
who has been in San Francisco since
that time, has returned to accept his
old position. He had been with Mr..
Alexander for sexen years and a half
before going to California.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17

County Judge T. p. Gilliland has
named r. Alexander, DR.. F. w. Vim
cent and Matt Mosgrove as delegates
to the natinal irrigation congress
which is to be held at Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Kenneth McRae Rents Farm.

Kenneth McRae, the well known
farmer, has made a deal whereby he
rents his farm to Messrs. Erickson
and Tyson, the former a half brother
to Dave Nelson. The Mcbride ranch
is west Of Helix.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17

Walter Fayerweather and Miss Eff
fie Taylor were married at the court
house yesterday by County Judge T.
p. Gilliland. They are both from
Adams county, Wash.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17
Mendenhall. Spencer.

A marriage license has been issued
to James A. Mendenhall and Miss
Minta Spencer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-09-17

is emlnently qualified to direct the fl
nancial affairs and look after the
general welfare of Baker City.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
THE KING AND HIS GROWN.

A king sat crowned in the Mind OF
Man,
A king who should rule the world;
Upon his brow was the Crown Of
State,
And the scepter he held unfurled!
And all of the earth paid homage
then
To this King of the Human Mind
For he ruled supreme o'er the petty
world
AS a sovereign great and kind!
But one day a vassal, Passion, came
And begged for the crown for a day
And 10. the exalted king in shame
Gave Passion to hold full sway!
And another came, the servant. Lust,
And pleaded the crown to wear;
And Hatred asked, with a fawning
trust,
The regal robes to share
And Self and Envy and covering
Fear
All begged from the King his crown
And reigning then, in his kingship's
stead.
They tumbled his kingdom down!
And there on his desolate throne he
sits
Bereft of his strength and power
While his weakling vassals wear the
crown
He lost in an evil hour!
BERT HUFFMAN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
COMING OUT FROM COVER.

One of the commonest frailties of
men is fear. Fear of censure, fear of
financial losses, fear of criticism, fear
of unpopularity.
This element in mems natures is
shown in a most emphatic manner
in the prohibition movement. Where
scarcely a prominent man in the
country would express himself upon
the subject a few years ago for fear
Of unpopularity. now that the move
ment is wide spread and promises to
sweep over the country in a resistless
wave. these same prominent citizens
are rushing over each other to see
who can be the most enthusiastic ad-
vocate. of the principle.
They remained in the background
while the few fearless and tried
pioneers won the battle and now they
come in to share the fruits of the
victory and to say I'VE" have won.
In voting precinct of Union
county there was one solitary prohi-
bition vote cast for a number of
years. Election after election pass
ed and still this reformer expressed
his sentiment in his vote. 1t came
to be a joke in Union county politics
and was passed around by the poll
ticians with great mirth.
But to such men as cast this lone
vote is due the victory for prohibi-
sion. They expressed their honest
sentiment. regardless of the carping
sleers. the cowardly excuses of those
who had not the strength or courage
to stand up for the right in the face
Of the worlds censure.
The one lone vote finally attracted
others; the rivulet became a creek,
the creek grew into river gathering
force and momentum until now II
threatens to sweep-aye, it is sweep
ing over the United St1tes with an
uncontrolled power.
Thus the reforms Of the world
start in the bosoms Of few fearless
men. These men too often die before
realizing the magnitude and virtue
of their reform, leaving the reward
to those who had not the courage to
stand out in the open and be shot at
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
BAKER CITY's SAD CASE.

The facts advertised to the world
about Baker City. through the circu-
lar letter issued by the Ministerial
association Of that city will not at
tract many homeseekers to that place
and 1t is 10 be regretted that the Of
fcials Of that city have not the cour-
age to meet their obligations fear
iessly and manfully.
That Baker City is the last refuge
Of the tinhorn and blackleg in eastern
Oregon Is now common knowledge.
This class of parasites can live in no
other eastern Oregon city. They are
driven from town to town and are
made to move on until they reach
Baker. where they find welcome.
Baker City is well situated, has a
f.ne surrounding country, plenty of
excellent natural resources, and
could be made one Of the best little
towns in the northwest IL she would
only shake off the nightmare Of the
indecency.
For years It was thought impossi-
bic to be rid Of gambling and the
gambling element in Pendleton, but
the time came when Pendleton as
serted herself and closed the games
which had been running wide open,
&ad as defiantly as they ever dared
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
is BURBANK A NATURE FAKERt

The latest bulletin of the United
States department of agriculture
charges Luther S. Burbank with be-
ing nature faker, says san Fran
cisco item.
According to this bulletin, entitled
"The Tuna as Food for Man." and
edited by David Griffiths, assistant
agricologist, and by r. F. Hare, gov
ernment chemist at the New Mexico
college of agriculture, Luther S. Bur-
bank has not succeeded in produc-
ing a desert cactus entirely free from
spines, nor is the Burbank cactus
suitable for a food for man, as he
claims.
The government experts" declare
that the spineless cactus cannot be
grown on the desert Luther Bur-
bank and hundreds of loyal support
ers, say they have seen the spineless
plant growing on the desert, and have
eaten many delicious meals composed
of the fruit. Burbank also charges
that malice inspired the publication.
The bulletin apparently goes deep
ly into the subject, and abounds in
Latin terms and technical explana-
tions. 1t tells the history of each
of the varieties of the plant and de-
scrbes where it thrives In various
parts of the world. But the book
entirely ignores the work of Luther
Burbank, and calls impossible many
things well known to have been ac-
complished by the Santa Rosa plant
breeder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
FOR THE PEOPLES RIGHTS.

The republican campaign for the
legislature in Oregon has been open
ed by Hal D. Patton of Marion coun-
ty. who has announced his candidacy
for the legislature upon a straight
statement No. platform.
Patton is an enthusiastic young re-
publican of the capital city and has
been president of the Young Mems
Republican club of Salem, an honor
which insures his prominence in Ma
rion county politics.
That Mr.. Patton is an enthusiastic
advocate of statement No. l is a most
auspicious, since he is starting
off the republican campaign for
the legislature. This will give others
courage to stand for the peoples
rights. 1t will give others courage
to ignore the machine politicians who
are fighting against statement No. 1
and it will stimulate an interest In
this pledge to the people all over the
state.
Last year a large percentage of the
members Of the legislature signed the
pledge and lived up 10 it. They SIM
ply needed the peoples choice for
United States senator. That is all
anybody can ask. Just heed the peo-
Pies wishes. The people know their
business.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

laying off men and reducing con-
struction work because a presidential
campaign is to occur next year.
The plain fact of the matter is
that If heads of great railroad cor
porations would cease to speculate
with the millions which should be
devoted to betterments and other le-
gitimate uses, there would be ample
funds in sight for all desired i'm
provements and extensions durlnA
the coming year, so that more men
would be employed and there would
be a hum of activity all along the
line.
These observations apply with
particular force to the Union and
Southern Pacific systems, subject to
the stock-jobbing operations Of =. H.
Harriman.-Sacrame Bee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
ASTORIA'S DREAM.

The Commercial club of Astoria.
is now sending out maps of the in
land empire, western Oregon and
Washington and the Columbia river,
with fantastic diagrams showing the
trend of western commerce toward
that seacoast city at the mouth of the
Columbia.
With the completion of the north
bank or Portland & Seattle railroad,
Astoria claims that she will become
the export center of the Pacific
coast. All roads (and rivers) will
lead to Astoria She will be at the
western terminus of a downhill pull
and by every rule of logic will out
strip Portland Seattle and Tacoma
az a wheat exporting point.
But Astoria's dream may not be a
dream after all. Nature has planned
for a magnificent seacoast city some
where on the oregon coast. Some
day that city is going to arise, like
the phoenix, from the shadows Of OBJ
security into full womanhood.
Naturally the East Oregonian looks
upon Portland as the coming COM
mercial center of the Pacific coast.
the outlet to the orient. But Port
land must do something beside wait,
to become this commercial center.
She must bind the trade of the inland
empire to her with something more
than the steel hooks of necessity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
THE LOOM OF LIFE.

All day. all night, hear the jar
OF the loom of life. and near and far
It thrills with its deep and muffled
sound
AS the tireless wheels go round and
round.
Busily, carelessly goes the loom
In the light Of day, and the midnight
gloom;
The wheels are turning with all their
strife,
Forming at last the web of each life.
Click. clack! there's a web of love
wove in;
Click, clack! there's another of wrong
and sin.
What a checkered thing this life will
be,
When we see It unrolled In eternity!
Time with a face like mystery,
And hands as busy as busy can be-
Sits at the loom with arms outspread,
To catch in its meshes each glanclng
thread.
Are you spinners of wool in life's
web, say?
Do you furnish the weaver a thread
each day?
1t were better then, o my friend, to
spin
A beautiful thread than a thread OF
sin.
Say. when will this wonderful web
done?
In hundred years, perhaps, or one,
Or tomorrow, who knoweth? Not
you nor j;
But the wheels turn on and the shut
ties fly.
All, sad-eyed weaver, the years are
slow,
And each one is nearing the end, L
know.
Soon the last web will be woven in
God grant 1t be love and not of sin
Author Unknown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

CONGRESSMAN Ellis is ever alert in
the interests of the second congress
sional district. His record Of good
measures introduced at this session
show him to be the most active mem
Der from the northwest. By keeping
him in congress eastern oregon will
be in position to get some Of the leg
islation needed in this section in a
few years. BY sending new man
in Ellis place time would be wasted
in "breaking in" the new member.
The people cannot afford to train a
new congressman every term.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

to run in Baker City. In fact PEN
dleton was once more notoriously
tough" than Baker City. 1t was de-
elared by old pioneers that Pendleton
could never be closed.
But 1t was easy as rolling off a
log" 1t required little backbone,
a little nerve, little of the very ad-
venturous and dare devil spirit which
had kept the town open for so many
years, but men with all these needed
qualifications were found when the
time for the crusade arrived and aside
from few minor skirmishes, the
thing was done in a day and nobody
was hurt.
Baker can do the same thing in the
same way She needs a fearless
newspaper, first. then the conquest
would be easy. One dare devil news
paper with a fighting spirit can do
more toward cleaning up immoral
conditions in a town than all other
forces combined.
The forces of indecency cannot
stand publicity. Men fear printers
ink more than anathemas from pull
pits. One scare head" on the front
page of a newspaper is more formid-
able than an entire police force when
ii comes to stopping gambling. Let
Baker try it. 1t is an easy remedy.
II don't hurt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

The East oregonian is willing to
trust the people. That is why 1t ad-
vocates statement No 1 and the pop
ular election of United States sena-
tors. The people are entitled to their
choice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

mo" she said sadly IL can not
marry you, Charles. I am sorry but
It is best that we should part"
"You have admitted that you love
me-" he protested.
II know, but am afraid you
wouldn't in case of trouble be able
to pay me enough allmony to be worth
mentioning. Chicago Retord-Her-
aid.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

The East Oregonian arises to sug-
gest the name Of c. A. Barrett Of
Athena, for reelection to the Oregon
legislature. Let us make 1t unani-
nous
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
APPEARING OLD
Acts o. n Bar to Profitable Employ.
ment.


ment.
You cannot afford to grow old.
In these days of strenuous competition
It is necessary to maintain, as Ions .,
possible ones youthful appearance.
It Is impossible TO do this without re
tanning a luxurious growth Of hair.
The presence OF Dandruff indicates The
presence of a burrowlng germ which
lives and thrives on the roots Of the
hair until 1t causes total badness.
Newbro's Herplclde Is the only kpow
destroyer of this pest, and 1t is as eircc
tive as It Is delightful to use
HerpIclde makes an elegant hair dress
Ing as we'll as Dandruff cure.
Accept no substltute-there Is none
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c T.
stamps for sample to The HerpIcide co
Detroit. Mich.
Two sizes-50 cents and S1.00.
A. G. KOeppen & Bros
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

Charles j. Webber, young in
ventor at Chicago, believes that he
has solved the perpetual motion
problem and he has perfected a
working model Of his invention that
seems TO prove his assertion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

Baker City needs a James A. Fee
in the mayors chair for two years.
He cured the gambling evil i'm Pen
dleton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

is to be fixed event in Pendleton
hereafter. It was a success last year.
1t will be more this year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28
ONE OF OUR HUMBUGS.

There could be no greater humbug
than the pretense that railroads are
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-28

Now is the time to think about the
annual spring cleaning up day. This