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Arizona republican., 1908-04-10
A CARD FROM MIR. cALkINs.

To the Editor of The Republican, Sir: l desire 10 make a correction of couple of statements made in your editorial columns today in which 1 was mentioned.
 did not state to your representative that an organized boycott against your paper was to be conducted by the Anti-Saloon League.
 I did tell him that l believed your attitude on the prohibition question was wrong; and up 10 the present date unfair, inasmuch as you had publish ed only the prohibition side of the issue. l further said 1 knew of quite large number of people who were going to discontinue taking your paper for the above reason.
 At the meeting in question last Monday evening no formal action was taken against any paper The matter of a boycott was mentioned, I admit; but it was almost unanimously decld- ed that a better plan would be to have committee visit each newspaper and appeal to their sense of fairness; ask ing that they publish our side of the question as well. This they did, with favorable results.
 l believe thoroughly in free speech and l am sure none of us are afraid of the result if the whole truth is told pro and con.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

The commission which has been ap- pointed to investigate charges of fraud posed of gentlemen who are far above the suspicion of washing the skirts of either side to the controversy The trouble is that the side which has clamored to be investigated has had ample. time to change it's skirt and present a good showing.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10
PHoENIX. ARIZONA. APRIL 10. 1908.
THE WORD WITH THE BARK
 ON IT

On March 30 the United States civil joined order It is said to have been promulgated at the suggestion of the president to counteract the effect of charges Of federal activity. Inasmuch as about all the damage possible had been done. the order recalls a humor- ous paragraph by the Washington Herald setting forth that the president had issued vigorous instructions to federal employees to abstain entirely from participation in politics under penalty of removal-the order to be- come effective on June 16.
 Office of the Postmaster General.
 Washington. D. C.. March 90. 1908. Order No. 1221.
 The attention of all officers and em- ployes of the postoffice department and postal service is directed to the following letter addressed to the pres ident by the civil service commission:
 "U. $. Civil Service Commission.
 Washington, D. C.. March 9, 1908. The President:
 The commission in recommending punishments for violations of Subdi- vision 1 of Civil Service Rule l has heretofore been guided by the fact that the rule was only adopted in June 1907; and that. while the presidents instructions prohibiting political activ- ity on the part of competitive classi- fled employees have been public ever since 1902. yet in actual practice the effective and thoroughgoing enforce Inent of the presidents instructions in this connection has only dated from the adoption of the rule in June last, which gave the civil service commis- sion the right to investigate and report on charges of improper political activ- ity on the part of those in the com petitive classified service. For this reason the commission has heretofore been lenient in recommending punish ments. But a sufficient time has now elapsed fer us 10 assume that the civil service rules are understood through out the service and we believe there fore that the time has also come for q somewhat greater degree of severity of the penalty inflicted, at least in az gravated cases. We recommend there fore that the several departments be requested to publish to thir employees in the competitive classified service the fact that any man violating the provisions of the rule in question rem ders himself liable to punishment by removal. We desire that the subordi- 1 mates in the several departments be acquainted with this recommendation so that in the event of any misconduct | by them in the future the commission | may feel at liberty to recommend their | removal We have the honor to be, l very respectfully,
 JOHN c. BLACK,
 HENRY F. GREENE.
 JOHN A. McILHENNY,
 Commissioners"
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

The proposal to contest the result of the primaries at Globe Saturday again illustrates the desperation of the in strucrionists. The contest can appar- ently have no other basis than that the contestants were surprised at the re- suit, their defeat in an open orderly election by a vote of more than two to one.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

The report of the house committee on naval affairs shows that this coun- try ranks pretty high among its fight existing strength hold it's own with any country with which we are likely 10 be at war within the lifetime of a battleship it deserves to be swept from the seas
Arizona republican., 1908-04-10

The hold which Senator LaFollette has upon Wisconsin is not entirely creditable to that state since it indI- cates that there has been no ebb in the tide of radicalism which is begin ming to recede elsewhere.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-07-18
FIVE CENTS A Copy
NOTIcE!

To the General Public:
We. the Afro-American Ministerial
Union of Denver, Colorado. wishing to
make clear our position relative to the
Colored Orphans and Old Folks As
sociation of Colorado, now operating
home for the care OF orphans and
old folks in this city, now located on
Zuni street. in that part of the city
known as Jerome Park. take this
method to set ourselves properly be-
fore the public.
First We wish to state that the
Ministerial Union has been besieged
and importuned from time to time to
take up this matter in our several
churches and give it our unstinted
support The Union has been crit
icized by both races for their seeming
neglect to a cause so worthy. until
we decided finally 10 investigate the
basis of operating TIE home and con-
slider the wisdom Of Supporting whaJ
seemed TO us 10 be a private institu-
ton. this together with some un-
savory remarks a6ou; the manage
ment Of the home. made it rather
delicate matter to consider. Mr.. W
R. Rhodes, the manager of the home.
came before the Union and made a de-
tailed statement from which we CLEAN
ed the following facts: First. That
the Association is chartered under the
name and title mentioned above. Sec
ond. That the title and contracts to
all realty holdings are vested in pri-
vate individuals and not in the name
of the Association. as the general pub.
lie has been made TO believe
That there is need OF such an insti-
tuition no one of the Union doubts and
hence they requested conference
with the board of directors for tn
purpose of hearing the charter read
and of understanding the relation OF
the general public TO the Association.
The time and place Of the conference
was agreed upon but neither the man
ager nor any of the board OF directors
met the conference
The Ministerial Union was reliably
informed that Mr.. W R. Rhodes
openly charged the Union with trying
to get possession of the name. chat
tells and real estate belongings of the
private individuals OF the Association.
We take this method to inform the
public that the Union had no such de-
sires. We were only trying to defend
the general public and see that their
charity was appropriated to the pur-
pose for which ii was intended.
The Union now feels that If this is
a public institltion controlled and sup
ported by the charity of the public.
there should be held public meeting
and the real condition of the institu.
tion made known. and we.demaud the
same.
REV, ]. S, PAYNE, Pres.
REV. A. NJ. WARD, Secy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-07-18
HELPFUL TALK
TO MISSOURIANS

should not fail TO call attention to
these things wherever and whenever
opportunity affords. and by persistent
effort, We may lessen the cause OF so
many articles appearing in our weekly
periodicals and daily newspapers. 50
detrimental 10 our progress 1t is
likely that We shall find It necessary
in the near future. to establish. or
adopt some organ already established.
TO voice the objects and aims of the
Constitutional League OF The State OF
Missouri II may be OF interest TO
you to know that The nineteenth
century Witnessed the development OF
the printing press. from hand ma
chine that could turn of one hundred
impressions an hour TO the steam
power that turns on. binds and folds
one hundred thousand impressions an
hour. Rowell's American Newspaper
Directory for sa reports the number
Of newspapers published in the world
at 100000, distributed as follows:
Unite. States and Canada. 23.li6.
Germany. $500. France. 6.6sl. Japan.
1000, Italy. 2.755: Austria Hungary,
1855, Asia, exclusive Of Japan, 1000
Spain. l.000. Russia 900. Australia.
1000; Greece. l30; Switzerland, 1905:
Holland $50: Belgium. s56: all others,
1000. There never was time when
there were so many valuable books
religious. historic. scientific, fictitious
and literary-as now. while public and
private libraries make these books
avahable TO all classes
BY these, the thought OF the human
family is largely controlled. can
not state definitely the number OF
these papers controlled by our race.
but am sure that the number al
ready published, properly conducted,
can WELD wonderful influence in the
upliit of our people and secure re.
suits that will assist very materially
in bringing about n better condition
between all the people where read.
Temperance.
1t is highly pleasing to observe the
tidal wave of temperance that is
sweeping over our country. Each in
diyidual should have too much self.
respect to be numbered with the con
sumers of an article that unhinges
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-07-18
JULY IS 1908

the mind, detl rones reason, brutalizes
the bodies OF men, women and chill
dren and da ms the soul Among
all of the ag ncies of destruction in
the world, n ne builds its altar so
near the gat 5 of hell as this In
our upward n arch from the degraded
condition of lie past. our time, sense
and energy 81 ould be spent in lifting
ourselves to heights that cannot be
reached by illsehood and misrepre-
sentation an statements intended
for our injury
Politics.
II has been our hope to keep the
Constitutional League out OF politics,
as the conn on acceptation OF the
term is under TODD. But all members
of the organ zation understand that
it is our purpc Sc to oppose all persons
who are put forward for Office who
favor unjust laws. humiliation, dis
elimination In legislation against our
people. The My way we can make
this opposiiio felt is 10 oppose our
enemies and support our friends at
the ballot boz This should be done
quietly and spectfully. yet firmly.
Give the state to know that we are
not looking so much for the party. as
We are for our friends, and when once
found, we will give them our support
and cooperate u. Spurn every m8n
who attempts to purchase your vote
and give him o know that the Con.
stitutional Lea ue believes that in all
such cases n purchaser is worse
than the pure ased. as he is taking
advantage OF ! is iellowman's poverty
and using his filthy lucre to satisfy
his own ungod y ambition. The dom.
inant people o. a republic. as a rule.
fix the estimat of citizenship in the
minds of the ass fortunate by their
conduct and sociation, and there
fore, If there ire purchasable votes.
among us, they should hold themselves
largely respons BILE for It.
Grim nal Glasses.
Criminal elias ;es of the people give
much trouble nd expense at home
and figure larg, ly in fixing our stand
ing and reputa ion among other ma
tions. For this reason, 1t is the duty
of all good cit !ens to use every en-
deavor at theil command 10 reduce
the per cent o. crime in the locality
where they resi- lie. When should this
begin is an i'm lortant question. We
quote the follow ng from Ralph Waldo
Trine; at is aid that in Japan. If
one picks up stone to throw at
dog the dog WI not run, as you will
Continued on Last Page
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-07-18
The Press.

Il Is difficult for one to put an es-
innate upon the power and influence
OF the press. and unfortunately for
us. this sentiment makes, this most
wonderful influential agency, In a
large number Of our states. seemingly
takes no pleasure in bringing before
our country, the progress and accomp-
lishments Of our people Should this
league be able TO put on foot some
plan by which we may have the In.
fuence Of the press Of our land. we
shall have achieved splendid vic
tory and reached uumoasnred heights.
We should appreciate the fact that
while We know many Of our news
aper men are prejudced In their
statements. that 1t is necessary for
us TO watch with vigilance over the
conduct OF ourselves. This should be
done In our homes. in our schools.
in our churches. public thoroughfares
and highways and see TO 1t that none
Will excel us in our department and
good manners
Our local leagues where organized
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-07-18
BISHOP GRANTS ADDRESS TO
THE CONSTITUTIONAL LEAGUE
IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI.

To the Members OF the Constitutional
League Of the Safe Of Missouri.
We should return thanks to the Al
mighty God FOR the blessings We have
enjoyed during the year past.
This is the first anniversary of our
league and the progress 1t had made
viii be indicated in the reports com.
ing from the different counties OF the
stale. As the organization grows in
nge. IS duties aud responsibilities
that come TO us with that ooolness
and deliberaiion hat becomes reason.
abl and sensible men We are not
unmiudfu Of the varied conditions
, that give cause for agitation. neither
are We unmlndfll OF the Importance Of
this agency in civilization jaEitaiionl
and ypt aEitators are as often grong
as thcy are right. hence the necessity
Of utilizing the most thoughtful and
cool-hcaded men we have among us
TO discuss dispassIonately. men and
measures to the public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
THE Los ANGELES WAY.

The city and county of Los Angeles,
California, have voted to issue 49,
100000 in bonds for use in paying the
expenses of constructing good roads
ir that part of the Golden state, and
this action displays the commendable
spirit on the part of the taxpayers
and citizens down there.
Road building is purely business
matter, and the people of Los Angeles
will not ask the state or the United
States to construct the roads for them.
They have resolved to build them
without further delay; and it viii
pay, just as 1t does for a city to inn
prove her highways by paving.
Los Angeles has gone ahead at a
rapid pace during the past 10 years,
all Of which is due to the progressive
ness Of her population who do things
in a strictly business way knowing
that what Is spent in the way Of sub
stantial improvements will be return
ed several times through the increase
Of property values and the greater de-
mand to own real estate in the vicin-
ity.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
\ TIP TO SHEEPMEN.

That Oregon sheepmen have been
flimflammed out of about 100000
by the unjustifiedly low prices of
wool this spring and summer is now
apparent from sales elsewhere.
This should be a Gp to Oregon
sheepmen to go slow next year, and
the next, and the next, and so on ad
lnfinitum.
Wool is a staple article. independent
Of buyers combinations, stuffed"
market reports or any other tempor-
ary condition. It is like gold, wheat
lumber fish, iron or copper. 1t is a
world commodity having a fixed place
in the markets and in the needs OF
human kind, and the producer should
get what it is worth.
II buyers and commission houses
join together to hammer It down tenn
porarily, that does not diminish the
value Of the wool Growers need not
fear as TO the ultimate market. Wool
Is as good as the gold and there is
no wool district in the world in which
banks will not gladly help woolgrow,
ers TO hold over, IL prices are not sat-
isfactory
The woolbuyers and commission
houses nave simply put into their own
pockets 100000 belonging to Oregon
sheepmen in the year 1908.
VIII you let them do It again?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
THE STORY OF RAINFALL.

Two hundred trillion cubic feet OF
water on an average falls on the sur
face of the United. States every year"
This startling statement was made by
DR.. w. J. McGee, secretary of the
inland waterways commission, and an
expert connected with the bureau of
soils of the department of agrlcul-
ture.
This was not a haphazard state
ment on the part of one whose origi-
nal research has made his name fa-
miliar to scientists the whole world
over, but was made in the course of
an interview which had for its pri-
mary object better knowledge of
the conservation of water and its
uses for the benefit of mankind.
Two hundred trillion cubic feet OF
water" said Prof. McGee "is, to the
average mind, but two and a lot of
ciphers. To be more explicit, It
equals about 10 Mississippis and that
volume OF water is the entire basis
of our prosperity.
THE United States has an area of
three million square miles, but that
area could be cut directly in twain
and with the same amount of rain
fall we could sustain the same pop
ulation that we have today conduct
the same enterprises and raise the
same products, a condition which I
do not believe most people apprecl,
ate We know very well, if we stop
10 consider, that the market price of
any commodity is dependent on the
water supply.
1--WE buy land in the eastern half
of the United States and say that
there are so many acres in this par
eel or in that, but in reality we buy
water. This is fundamental. Water
IS the first of our resources. 1t is
the natural resolvent. 1t is power
fertility, everything. And being fun
damental. values begin with the
water supply.
with the 10 Mississippls falling
upon the land of the United States
every year, two Mississippis run off,
thus one-fifth of the waterfall from
the heavens flows into the sea.
"Of the eight Mississippis remain
ing about five Mississippis are alb
sorbed passing off into the air to be
precipitated again and again.
fraction, in part, passes into the earth
and slowly reaches the oceans, while
another fraction is consumed passing
into chemical combinations, such as
plant growth, etc"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
THE BEST OF LIFE.

Not tin l'fes heat is cooled,
The headlong rush slowed to- a
quiet pace
And every purblind passion that has
ruled
Our noisier years, at last
Spurs us in vain, and weary of tho
race,
We care no more who loses or who
All; not till all the best of life seems
past
The best of life begins.
To toll for only fame,
Handclapplngs and the tickle gusts
of praise.
For place or power or gold to gild
name
Above the grave whereto
All paths will bring us, were to lose
our days.
We, on whose ears youths passing
bell has tolled,
In blowing bubbles, even as children
do,
Forgetting we are old.
But the world widens when
Such hope of trivial gain that ruled
us lies
Broken among our childhoods TOYS.
for then
We win to self-controll
And mail ourselves in manhood. and
there rise
Upon us from the vast and MINDLESS
height
Those clearer thoughts that are unto
the soul
What stars are to the night.
Spectator.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
JAPS ANWER HOBSON.

Comparatively silent when Repre-
sentative Richmond Pearson Hobson,
of Alabama, let loose his japanese
war alarms in the house last session,
the japanese press has yielded to the
temptation to reply to his speech at
the Denver convention. According to
advces to the state department, the
Jap journalists have done it in an ar
tistic fashion.
For instance, the Japan Chronicle
says that Captain Hobson was once
less hostile to the Japanese, and re-
fers to his visit to Kobe, where he
addressed the Young Mems Christian
association, as the possible turning
point.
What did they do to Mr.. Hobson
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07

that made him so censorious Of ia
pan, so determined to believe that
Japan had her eye on the United
States and some fine day would be
found in possession of Washington ?"
asks that paper. Can It be possible
that the members Of the Y. NJ. C. A..
fell asleep when Mr.. Hobson lectur-
ed them on the duty Of loving ones
enemies? We are afraid to speculate
further on what may have occurred,
but 1t is certainly very curious that
Mr.. Hobson's strong antipathy to Ja-
pan dates from about the period he
was entertained by japanese Chris-
tlans in Kobe.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07
UAIATILLA FINANCES.

The comment of Expert E. A. John
son, who recently examined the rec
ords Of Umatilla county, upon the ex-
celent financial condition of the
county, is worthy Of being reproduced
several times for the ediflcation of
the taxpayers of the county.
Mr.. Johnson said in closing his re-
port:
THE general financial condition OF
Umatilla county should be a subject
OF interest to the taxpayers of the
county, as it must be a source of pride
to the board of county commissioners.
With a cash balance in the county
Golfers of S7S,461.74; a registered In.
debtedness, uncalled, of but S51,415.-
9S; registered warrants called to
within few months from date. and
assessed valuation of over $4,000
600. tho county is unquestionably in
better financial condition today than
ever before"
That the county is now being adj
ministered by business men in a bus,
mess way who are above and beyond
political influences or petty, selfish
aims. is apparent from the excellent
condition Of the county. And that
the people have reelected two and
three times the same officials is evil
dence that the people know what they
are doing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-08-07

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