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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04

and II it did not prove to be salts
factory there was no standard for
settlement or justification for cancel
ing the contract. If a consumer
thought he had cause to find fault
with the quality of the fuel he re-
celVed he was in many cases assured
that it must be good because, like all
the other coal sent him, it came from
mine with an established reputa-
ton. All the other products of the
mines-gold, silver, copper, and even
lead, zinc and iron ores-are mr.
chased ~ a great extent on the basis
OF their value as shown by chemical
analysis; If coal this is now true only
in small degree but the number of
contracts made on this basis is in.
creasing from year to year.
The United States geological sur
vey has been charged with the duty
Of Analysing and testing the Goals
,, used by the government, and a sum-
mary of the information on this sub
lect obtained to date, including sam
pies OF the specifications for coal con-
tracts that are now in use and anal
yses of some of the Goals purchased
during the winter of 1867, prepared
by ID. t. Randall, has been published
as bulletin No. 339. This bulletin is
distributed free of charge and may
be obtained on application to the di-
rector of the survey at Washington.
Samples of the specifications used by
many of the large commercial con-
sumers of coal are also given.
The work was taken up by the tech
lologic branch of the survey as the
result of letter written by President
F, Roosevelt to the national advisory
board on fuels and structural mater
ials, body of leading engineers of
the country appointed by the presi-
dent some time ago to deal with Just
such questions. The advisory board
referred the presidents request to
government engineers faD1iiiii5sr with
power plant requirements. who drew
up specifications for the purchase of
coal on its actual heating value,
which We're afterward revised and
recommended by the board. Contracts
wer let in a number of the depart
ments on this basis. and the chemists
Of the teehnoIogic branch We're set to
work making analyses of the Goals
received. The work is now being
carried forward continuously. From
time TO time, as the dealers are de-
livering coal, tie custodians of the
government buildings notify the sur
yey, and samples of the coal are
taken to the laboratory and analzyed
to determine their heating value and
their content of fixed carbon, volatile
matter, ash and sulphur. If the coal
falls much below the standard set in
the contract, a penalty is imposed: II
1t proves to be of higher gre the
dealer gets premium. A nullper of
premiums have been paid by the gov
eminent, and an absolute economy
over the old haphazard methods of
purchase has already been proved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
Our 5000 Divorce Courts.

America has more divorce courts
than any country in the world. It is
probably safe to say that America has
more divorce courts thar all the other
countries in the world put together
One of the national weeklies is author
ity for the statement that while Eng.
land has one divorce court
While Germany has twenty-eigat di-
vorce courts
And while France has seventynine
divorce courts
The United States bias the astonish'
ing total Of 1891 courts which have
the power 10 grant divorces
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04

Miss Dorothy Donnelly. now under
the management Of Henry b. Harris.
ANA who now is appearing as Shirley
Rossmore in The Lion and the Mouse.
was highly successful as Candida with
Arnold DAILY in the Bernard Shaw plsy
OF that name Her first appearance
under the direction of Mr.. Harris was
as Louise Stolbeek in The Daughters
of Men. produced in New York last
season. Later she appeared under the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
COAL PURCHASES.
Contracts Now Based on Heating
Value of the Fuel.

Contracts Now Based on Heating
Value of the Fuel.
The coal purchases of the United
States government aggregate in value
nearly $6.3O0,O00 annually, and it be-
cane apparent some time ago that a
more uniform basis for buying coal
was urgently needed.
Until after the establishment of the
fuel testing plant of the United
States geological survey at St. Louis,
in 1904, reliable information In re-
gard to the character of the Goals of
the United States was difficult to OBJ
tain. Coal has been purchased by the
government, as we'll as by the gen.
eral public, on the mere statement of
the selling agent as to its qualify or
on the reputation of the mine or dis
trict from which it was obtained
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
CABINET DECIDES TO
ANNUL FRANCO DEGREES

Lisbon, Feb. 2e.-The cabinet yes
terday decided 10 annul the DEGREES
of the Franco-dissolving the deputies
and reforming the house of peers, and
to summon the dissolved chamber ii
order to permit King Manuel to take
the oath of office.
The Urbaine Insurance company of
France has paid over s260,00O of the
life policy on the late King Carlos,
held as collateral by the Bank of
Portugal.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
Endorse William Runer.

Janosyille. Feb 26.-At the annual
meeting of the Rock County Bar as
ISOLATION banquet was held. at
which justices Winslow, Marshall
and Dodge of Interstate supreme court
and Judge Sanborn of the United
States court, were guests of honor.
The association passed resolutions of
Endorsement of the candidacy of Will
liam Ruger, ST., in his candidacy for
supreme court associate Justice
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04

same management as Marion Manners
in Martha Morton's play. The Movers,
in which she scored a personal tri-
umph When the piece was with
drawn Miss Donnelly, who is under a
es,. Sears' contract to Mr.. Harris. was
transferred to The Lion and TIE
Mouse. Present plans indicate that
Miss Donnelly will next season be
made a star BY Mr. Harris. appearing
in new play new being written for
her
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
FATALITIES IN WRECKED
RuIE DiNGS CAUSED BY
STORM IN ENGLAND

London, Feb. 2S.-Reports received
here show that the damage by the
ga G Saturday was general through
out England Fatalities are reported
through the collapse of buildings in
Manchester, Sheerness. Wiesbach aud
Leeds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04

i'ThaGs better" remarked Stella.
Il like that. And how does she en-
chant? Does she keep tame snakes,
and play music to them, or mesmerize
people, or what?"
The painter laughed again with
great enjoyment at her naivete.
you are quite a cynic, Stella.
Where did you learn the trick; from
your father, or is it a natural gifts
No. she does not keep tame snakes,
and don't know that she has ac-
quired the art OF mesmerism; but she
can charm for all that First, she is,
really and truly. very beau 5iful-"
Tell me what she is like?" inter-
rupted Stella, softly.
The old man. paused moment 70
light his pipe.
She is very fair" he said.
Il know" said Stella, dreamily,
and with little smile; with yello y
hair and blue eyes. and pink and
white complexion. and blue veins and
tiny mouth"
"All wrong" he said. with a laugh.
You have, womanlike, pictured a
china doll. Leonore is as unlike
china doll as it is possible
to imagine. She has golden hair 1t
is true-but golden hair, not yellow;
there is difference. Then her eyes
are not blue; they are violet"
'sVioletta
Violet" he repeated, gravely. Il
have seen them as violet as the
flowers that grow on the bank over
there Her mouth is not small; there
was never yet woman worth a fig
who had small mouth. II is rather
large than otherwise, but then it is-a
mouth"
"Expressive?" said Stella, quietly.
Eloquent, he corrected. The sort
of mouth that can speak volumes with
a curve of the lip. You think ex-
aggerate? Wait until you see her"
Il don't think, said Stella slowly,
that I am particularly DESTROYS OF
seeing her, uncle. 1t reminds me OF
what they say of Eaples-see Naples
and die! SeeIehora and die"
He laughed.
Well, it is not altogether false;
many have seen her-nany men, and
been ready to die for love Of her"
Stella laughed, softly.
she must be very beautiful for you
to talk like this, uncle. She is charm
ing too?"
Yes she is charming" he said, low;
with charm that one is bound to
admit at once and unreseryedly.
'Bnt what does she dor asked
Stella, with a touch of feminine i'm
patience.
what does she not?" he answered
There is scarcely an accomplishment
under the sun or moon that she has
| not at her command. In word
/ Stella Lenore is the outcome of the
higher civilization; she is the type Oh
our latest requirement, which de-
mands more than mere beauty, and
win not be satisfied with mere clever
ness; she rides beautifully and fear
lessly; she plays and sings better
than one-half the women one hears at
concerts; they tell me that no woman
in London can dance with greater
grace, and I have seen her land a
salmon of twenty potfq3s with all the
skill of a Scotch gillie.'
Stella was silent a moment.
you have described paragon,
uncle How all her women friends
must detest her"
He laughed.
''I think you are wrong. never
knew a woman more popular with her
sex"
How proud her husband must be
Of her." murmured Stella.
"Her husband! What husbands
She is not married
To be continued.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
Monkey in Dance Hall.

Green Bay, wis, Feb. ga pet
monkey used by W. r. Swor in thu
Red NH, caused CONSERVATION
among dancers at party given BY
the Marine Engineers lodge at Eagles
nest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-03-04
CHICAGO MARKETS.
Livestock.

Livestock.
CattIe-Receipts about $4,000; mar
ket steady to strong; beeves, 4.10@
600; cows and heifers. 1,S595.00;
Texans, 9.70G475; calves, 5.5OQZ25;
wesrerners, 4000475; stockers and
feeders, 2.75Q4.90.
Receipts about 10000; mar
ket strong; light, 4o5@4.30 mixed
405@430; heavy, 4.05@435; rough
4050415; pigs, 350@415; bulk o.
sales. 4.20@4.15.
Sheep Receipts about $4,000; mar
ket steady; native, S.25Q5.60; west
ern, 3.40Q5,60; yearlings, $500 q
$50; lambs, 5.OOQ6.9O; western, SEA
G71O.
Produce.
Poultry--Live. easy; turkeys, 121sc;
chickens, 12c; springs, 1870.
Potatoes-Steady, 63Q72c.
Veal-Easier; so to 6o-pound
weights, 6Q6bc; 60 to S5-pound
weights, 7GS1ac; IS to 11O-pound
weights, S9a@1Oc.
Dairy.
Cheese-Strong; daisies, IN q
12%c; twins, 10alQ12Ac; Young
Americas, 1914 Q12%c.
Steady: creameries, 21@
32c; diaries, 20928c.
Eggs-Weak at mark, cases in
cluded, 1701S1sc.
Elgin Butter Market.
Elg.n. H., Feb. 25.-Butter was
firm at 80 cents The sales for thu
week were 439, 500 pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
VAST SIZE AND RESOURCES OF CANADA

where there is a we'll equipped, mod
ern electric lighted flour mill. There
is undoubted evidence that wheat has
been grown about this point for many
years successfully. North from here,
down the Peace river to the Slave
river and thence down the Mackenzie
river (Which in this part might be
navlgated by large ocean steamships), f.,
is Fort Good Hope. which Is just out.
side the Arctic circle. At this place
1900 miles farther north than Win
nipeg-excellent potatoes, cabbages
and onions are grown.
From Prince Albert on the North
Saskatchewan (Which Is about 800
miles north OF the international boun-
daryl north $50 miles Is Lac La
Rouge. where there has been a Hud-
son Bay post and a Church of England
mission for many years. Wheat has
been grown successfully there for a
number OF years in succession, as well
as all the ordinary garden vegetables.
In the country 100 miles north of Lake
Winnipeg and the North Saskatche-
wan, which the proposed railway to
Hudson bay will traverse, there is a
great clay belt like that through which
the Grand Trunk Pacific runs in New
Ontario. estimated to contain at least
10000 square miles, where all ordl-
nary vegetables and harder grains
can be grown
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

tired as when / went to bed. | had q
dull pain in the lower part of my back.
have taken almost one bottle of the
New Discovery and am SO wonderfully
improved that have come down here
to thank Mr.. Cooper In person and OBJ
tain more Of the medicine
Another individual interviewed was
Mr.. j. H. Brooks, living at 527 Walnut
street, who had the following to say:
For the past eighteen months | have
been constant sufferer from catarrh
OF the head and stomach. My nasal
passages would become inflamed and
sore. would have severe headaches,
which affected my eyes, and great
crusts of matter would drop into the
throat, causing an irritation of the
bronchial passages, until the stomach
finally became poisoned. When l would
lay down at night phlegm would
gather In my throat until 1t almost
choked me, and would cause an an.
noying cough. Half a bottle of
Cooper's New Discovery gave me re-
lief, and whn the first bottle was fin
ished felt like a new man. I am
now completely cured and consider
Coopers New Discovery the greatest
catarrh, blood and stomach remedy in
the world"
The Cooper preparations have been
wonderfully successful throughout the
United States. We consider them re-
markable medicines and would be
pleased TO explain the nature Of them.
-PendIeton Drug Co,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
ENTIRE CITY INTERESTED
IN YOUNG man
COOper's New Theory Attracts Widespread
Attention During Stay in Cincinnati.

An adequate idea of the intense in.
terest which has been aroused by
young Mr.. Cooper during the past year
with his theories and medicines is
given In the following article which
appeared In the Cincinnati Post while
Cooper was introducing his ideas to
the people Of that city. The article
says: "The beginning of Mr.. Cooper's
second week In Cincinnati gives every
indication that he Is to enjoy the same
astonishing success here as in other
cities.
From the first day of his visit the
crowds that call to see him have stead
lily increased, until now 1t has reached
a point where several thousand talk
with him each day. The entire city
seems to have become interested in his
theory that the human stomach is
degenerate, and he already has an
army Of followers in Cincinnati who
seem positive that his claims are cor
rect.
"A number OF Cincinnatians were
interviewed at Cooper's headquarters
on Friday, and several interesting
statements, showing their intense faith
in Coopers preparations, were secured.
The following are selected from these
statements and are characteristic of
them all: Mrs. M. z. Emerson of 630l
West Court street, said: 4 have suf.
fered with stomach trouble and con-
stipation for year or 80. When I
ate ! would have bloated spells, sour
stomach, fermentation, bad taste in |
my mouth. In the morning was as
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

Consul A. G. Seyfert writes from
Collingwood the following concerning
the resources OF the northwest Of
Canada, and more particularly of that
portion lying north of the Saskatche-
wan, which is often referred to as
"Canada's fertile northland."
The Canadian prairie provinces OF
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta
have nearly reached the 100. 200, ,00O-
bushel mark OF annual wheat produce
ton, and there Is also being produced
nearly 100.0O0,O0O bushels of other
grains annually. The tract of coun-
try from which this enormous yield
OF grain is being produced is practi-
cally confined to what has been known
in past years as "the fertile belt;' that
is, the country south OF the North
Saskatchewan river. The limit of
production in this area Is very far
from being reached.
The size of the northwest, even that
OF the fertile belt, Is hardly realized
ny olt W lIlt ltSo tANtH-
slve fertile areas in eastern Canada.
The following Is summary In part OF
an account In the Toronto Globe by
writer who spent last summer in an
exploring expedition in the north;
From Winnipeg TO Edmonton is
about 500 miles and three times the
distance from Ottawa to Toronto. 1t
has been stated that the Canadian
Northern railway between these two
points, with about 100 stations, will
have a grain-shipping station at all
but two OF the 100. In this area there
are now probably more than 1000, 900
people. and the annual increase by
immigration will approximate 10000.
The size OF the region lying north
of the Saskatchewan river is still less
comprehended. From the information
al boundary to Edmonton is 312 miles,
but from Edmonton to the mouth of
the Mackenzie river in an air line is
over 1900 miles, about four times the
distance from Toronto to Montreal.
North from Edmonton about 400
miles as one travels by the rivers is
Fort Vermilion, on the Peace river.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Ne,ehbors Got Fooled.

"I was literally coughing myself to
death, and had become too weak to
leave my bed; and neighbors pre-
dicted that l would never leave 1t
alive; but they got fooled, for thanks
be to God, 1 was induced to try DR..
Kings New Discovery. 1t took just
four one dollar bottles to completely
cure the cough and restore me to
good sound health" writes Mrs. Eva
Uncapher of Grovertown, Stark Co.,
Ind. This King of cough and cold
cures. and healer of throat and lungs
is guaranteed by Tallman & Co.
druggists. soc and 81, Trial bottle
free.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Discuss Cape Cod Canal.

Boston, Feb. "a discussion Of
the proposed Cape Cod canal, pro-
jected as a part of the Atlantic coast
interior route through Long Island
Sound and to North Carolina, will be
the feature of the annual dinner Of
the Boston Fruit and Produce Ex-
change at the Hotel Somerset tonight
Congressman ]. Hampton Moore of
Pennsylvania, who is an authority up
on the subject of inland waterways
will deliver an address, as will Lieu
tenant Governor Draper and other
prominent men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Cannon and Wilson Sneak

Washington, Feb. 25,-Educators
from nearly every state and territory
of the Union were present today when
the annual convention of the depart
ment of superintendent, National
Educational association, was called to
order. Greetings were extended by
Speaker Joseph G. Cannon, Secretary
of Agriculture James wilson, Com
missioner H. b. F. Mcfarland and
Hon. Elmer Ellsworth Brown, head
of the United States Bureau of Edu-
cation. President Roosevelt will give
a reception in honor OF the delegates
at the White House tomorrow after
noon.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
III. j, Johnson.

Pendleton, Oregon, Feb. 22, 1903
At a regular meeting of Kit Carson
Post, No. 2S, department Of Oregon,
G. A. r.. the following was ordered
In the death of DIR. H. B. Johnson,
who died at Salem Oregon, January
"a. 1908. we have lost a brave and
worthy member of this post; the state
a good and useful citizen, and his
widow a devoted husband.
Therefore, be 1t resolved by KIT Car
son post No. 2S, department of Ore
gon, that we express our deep regret
over our comrades death, and our
heartfelt sympathy for his widow.
Be 1t further resolved, That a copy
OF these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved widow and published in the
Pendleton papers, and also spread
upon our minutes.
PETER WEST,
JOHN w. WELLS,
JOHN MAFEE,
B. F. REM,
Committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

and undecided as to where to send
your vehicle for repair, allow Is "a
suggest that this shop offers lndHca-
ments for good work promptly dnnss
and that little money settles the bilf
for. Carriage repairing. Get your
buggy painted for spring. We have
an expert painter who will do god
work reasonably. Old rigs made az
good as new.
See us for Gasoline Engines, Haek4
Winona Wagons and Buggies.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Is 1OS Years of Age

Easton, Conn, Feb. 25.-Mrs. De-
borah Stillman, said to be the oldest
woman in New England, is receiving
the congratulations Of her friends up
on the passing of her 10Sth birthday
She has been a church member for
95 years, a record, it is believed
which has not been equalled in this
country. Last year Mrs. Stillman's
grandchildren gave party on her
birthday anniversary, but this year
she was too feeble. Her memory has
begun to fail, but she talks entertain
ingly with her friends.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

1--WE lived in California 20 years
and am still hunting for trouble in
the way of burns, sores, wounds,
boils. cuts. sprains or a case OF piles
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve won't
quickly cure" Sierra Co. No use
hunting, Mr.. Walters; 1t cures or
money refunded at Tallman G. Co. IS
drug store. csc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
National Fure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that
Toley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lupg troubles is not affect
ed by the National Pure Food and
Drug law as 1t contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs and we recon-
mend 1t as a safe remedy for chill
dren and adults. Pendleton Drug
Co,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
ooNDoLENCE RESOLUTIONS.

Kit Carson Post Expresses Sympathy
In Recent Demise of Comrades.
At a recent meeting of Kit Carson
Post No. 2S, G. A. r., the following
resolutions of coincidence were unani-
mously adopted.
j. Il. St0cEman.
Pendleton, Oregon, Feb. %, 1908
AT a regular meeting of Kit Carson
Post No. 2S, department of oregon,
G. A. r., the following was ordered:
In the death Of Comrade ]. L.
Stockman, senior vice commander,
who died at Los Angeles, California,
February 10, 1908, we have lost a
brave and worthy member of this
post, the state a good and useful citi-
zen, and his widow a devoted hus-
band.
Therefore be 1t resolved, by Kit
Carson Post, No. 2S, department Of
Oregon, that we express our deep re-
gret over our comrades death and
our heartfelt sympathy for his wild
ow.
Be 1t further resolved, that a~copy
of these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved widow and published in the
Pendleton papers, and also spread up
on our minutes.
PETER WEST,
JOHN w. WELLS,
B. F. REM,
JOHN M'AFEE,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Notice to Public.

Having disposed OF my implement
store in this city, all parties knowing
themselves indebted to me please
call and settle their accounts.
FRED WEBER.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25
Political Information.

Registration opens for prl- I
! maries, January 6.
Closes for election, April 2. I
Primary election April II.
Registration reopens, April 4
; 21.
; Close for election, May Is. I
! General election, June /. I
! Registration reopens, Sep I
) tember 20. Z
) Close for election, October !
) 20. I
Presidential election, Novem- :
Der 3. 7
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is especially good for piles. Sold
by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

Petition Blanks for Candidates.
petition of Candidate" and Elec-
tors Nominating Petition" blanks for
either party, are now printed and on
sale at the East Oregonian office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-25

We've got EN-" Petaluma Incu-
hators; guaranteed superior to all
others. See them at Goodman Hard
ware Co. C
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-04-24
BY vANpEvENrER.

Providing Establishing Maintenance Of
Railways Towns the state Of Oklahoma.
BE 10 ENACTED THE PEOPLE or THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
shall unlawful railroad railway
Incorporated city
switches
without providing
Win The condition the
required and otherwise
other
intersection width
kind O aidewalH
section a crossings or intersections be
unlawful
ecpp telephone lower
than thirty 600 eet such intersection
sectoa THAT ior tho violation
after nn 0@
win any either Of the conditions herein
Of fhe council o city
p,sps Of city Of the Cg0
other incorporated city
such railroad railway
BE- adedeed guilty nsdeneanor
Of eonIeent Jurisdiction
each one provided day violated
shall constitute provided
prosecute tie violation OF this act and there
char be this act Ton dollars
tfo9g' attorney
section This shan alter lbs
pqbsaion ne official paper
Section N hereby
repealed