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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Of control, which is in Walla Walla
this week, acting in its capacity as
board of pardons, says the Walla
Walla Bulletin.
Matt L. Piles arrived yesterday
from the north, while II. T. Jones
and James H. Davis, the members
Of the state board of control, reached
here today.
"We have found everything going
along satisfactorily as far as we have
gone and have nothing like adverse
criticism to make" declares Matt L.
Piles, chairman of he board. This
will be the third session of the board
sitting as a board of pardons. At
the first meeting for that purpose we
considered "a cases; at the second 26,
and there are now 80 cases to be
passed on. The case of each convict
recommended for the. consideration
of the board will be carefully investi-
gated and pardons or paroles will be
approved only after a showing Of
merit"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
Ono For the Debating Club.

A group Of half dozen physicists,
all eminent; sheet of paper; pencil.
With the latter one Of the group draws
a pulley, cord over the pulley, tree,
a bough from which the pulley hangs.
To one end Of the cord is attached a
stone; to the other cord clings a mon
key. The stone balances the monkey.
If the monkey proceeds to climb up
the cord, what will happen? VIII the
stone rise or fallF Heated discussion;
breakup Of the party; no result. Can
any reader help to settle this question?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
EXCURSION A BUSTER.
Inland Empire Train TO Portland and
san Francisco VIII BE Loaded to
Guards


The inland empire excursion train
from Spokane and Walla Walla via
Portland to Los Angeles, starting
February T. will be the most remark
able event of that kind in the history
OF the northwest, declares the Port
land Journal. The o. r. & N. COM
pany has reached the limit of train
capacity and stopped the sale of tick
cts. More than 200 people will go.
Its success is taken as sure proof OF
the inland empires prosperity.
The excursian party is made up OF
men who are dependent on the farm
Ing community for their business.
Among the excursionists are many
men who came to the northwest a
few years ago with little or no money
and today they are millionaires. Their
wealth has been gained in the wheat
business and related industries.
A picked train crew Of the Southern
Pacific system will handle the train
and the Pullman company has detail
Cd an expert to attend to every de-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

One Of the ladies in fancy dress was
though fair enough, trihe fat, and
we will not say that she did not look
well out of the thirties. And there
spake to her a reporter:
May y, ask what character you rep
Helen of Troy" she answered
what did you think it was?'
well" he muFmured, ungallantly
enough, as weights and measures con.
fused his brain and he gazed on her
ample proportions, 81 thought you
might be Helen of Avoirdupois"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
An Aneodote of Aaassiz.

On one occasion person entered
Professor Agasslz's room with q picture
which he desired to sell, denominated
"Birdseye View OF Cambridge" !"
The professor contemplated it for a
moment, lifted his eyes, looked at the
vender Of the picture, and said, with
his characteristic accent, "Well, I
thank my God Eat am not a bird
Boston Transcript.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
An EXPLANATION.

She presented herself at fashion
able wedding.
Friend Of the bride or the bride
groom?" asked the usher.
I'm the tlancee Of the organ blow.
er," she explained blushing
colts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Now let us get busy for all that we're
worth
With glorious promise new year
doth CLEAN;
OF course we cans look for a heaven
on earth,
But we needn't go quite to the
other extreme.
Washington Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
Morning Time.

I ain't no use fer mortuls sich ez
don't
See glory in the mornin'time-er
won't!
Gimme the man, hough humble an
ferlorn,
An lowly be his place with feller
men,
Who turns his honest face t. greet
the morn
An feels that life an loves begun
again.
John d. Wells In Buffalo News.
Read the East Oregonlan.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Frank Nonno. a wealthy young
banker, was found dead near Ardsley,
New York, yesterday He had had
terrific struggle with thieves who
had escaped with his valuables.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
Couldn't.

Orator (excltedly) - The American
eagle, whether 1t is roaming the des
erts Of India or climbing the forests OF
Canada, will not draw in Its horns OF
retire into its shell.-Independent
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
WILL PAROLE so CONVICTs.
Wholesale Release of Prisoners Plan
ned for Walla Walla.

Inmates of the state penitentiary
to the number of so, will be either
pardoned, paroled or required to lin
ger longer in that institution, accord
ing as their cases will be viewed after
an examination by the state board
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Every substantial grief has twenty
shadows, and most Of them are shad.
ows Of your own making, - SydDsy
Smith.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Don't miss "The Christian" great
est play ever produced in Pendleton.
Get seats early, as they are going fast.
Phone Pendleton Drug Co. till 7
o'clock-then Main 10 at theater
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Her Husband-You were good look
ing woman when married you. She
Yes, l had the advantage of you ever
then.-Brooklyn Life.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

See the great mob scene in "The
Christian" at the Oregon tonight.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

Read the East oregonlan.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Course in Forestry.

Fort Collins.-President Aylesworth
of the Agricultural College has made
the following announcement:
"A short course in forestry will be
held at the Colorado Agricultural col
lege. commencing Monday, March 1G.
1908, and continuing four weeks. The
course will be under the direction OF
F. w. Morrell OF the United States
forestry service, who will be assisted
by members of the faculty of the agri-
cultural college and experts from the
forestry service. The course is open
to all interested in the many phases
of this important subject and a specia!
invitation Is extended to city officials,
farmers, lumbermen, high school stu
dents and students of colleges and uni
versities. Among the subjects which
will receive attention are forest man.
agement range and forest laws. study
Of timber. its measurement, uses and
preservation; the entomology of for.
ests, a study of insects and diseases.
government field work. forest admins
tration. protection and transportation,
forest types, principles underlying the
life history Of trees, forest physiog-
raphy, photography and many other
topics Of interest, such as packing.
numbering. ETC., as applied to Colorado
forestry"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Ranch Faed Cause. s,ood.hed.

Denver.-A Republican special from
Fort Collins Saturday says: The fear
full condition of John Mclean, shot
throug the right arm, lower right jaw.
tongue and upper left jaw, with his
teeth all knocked out and his face
practically torn of by bullet fired
by Tom Metcalf, is the result of a
neighborhood feud in the region eight
miles southeast of Fort Collins on the
Weld and Larimer county line.
Mclean objected to having an irri-
CATION ditch run across his land. and
after the courts gave the Metcalfs the
right to run it there, made threats
against them.
Yesterday he carried out his threats
by opening fire on them and their
workmen and was probably fatally
wounded by young Metcalf. who
claims he shot to save his fathers life.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
HOW DO THEY GET INF
Physiological Problem That Nora
Could Not Solve.

A Philadelphia physician tells of an
amusing conversation between two
Irish girls in domestic service who.
while on the board walk. at Atlantic
City one day not long ago. were ex-
changing views as to their various
physical ailments.
Its a sthrange thing, amt 1t.
Norah," asked one of the girls. how
NANNY new koinds of diseases people
get these days. Only this mor-rnin'
were readin' an advertisement of q
new midicine. 1t said 1t we're wonder
rful for sluggish liver"
"Gwan!" exclaimed the other girl,
scornfully. Liver trouble ant no
new disase. Me own grandfather was
havin' liver trouble whin / were not
more'n tin years DID,"
Maybe" was the laconic response.
But" added Norah. what l want to
know is: how do thin slugs get inside
the liver. Observation-Disclosures Sun.
day Magazine.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
On Carneuie,

Andrew Carnegie, at a dinner that
was recently given in his honor in New
York, told an amusing story at his own
expense.
Il was travelling on an English rail-
road Londonward last year." he said,
and had chosen seat in a non-smok-
Ing carriage. At a wayside station a
man boarded the train and sat down in
my compartment, and lighted vile
clay pipe.
This is not a smoking carriage.
said l.
All right, governor said the man.
I'll Just finish this pipe here
He finished 1t, then reflled it again.
See here l said. I told you this
wasn't smoking carriage II you per.
sist with that pipe I shall report you at
the next station to the guard
Il handed him my card. He looked
at 1t. pocketed it. but lighted his pipe
nevertheless. At the next station, how.
ever. he changed TO another compart
ment.
Calling guard. told him what had
occurred and demanded that the smok.
er's name and address be taken.
Yes, SIR said the guard. and hur-
rfed away. In little while he re.
turned. He seemed rather awed. He
bent over me and said apologetically:
Do you know, sir, If were you
] would not prosecute that gent. He
has just given me his card. Here 1t is.
He Is Mr.. Andrew Carnegie"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
HER CHOICE OF DEMISE.
Pathetic Thought Of Little Girl Who
Had Lost Playmate.

Mary had for neighbor a small play
mate, much-loved and attractive boy
The little lad rushed across the street
one day. throwing back glance at his
mother. At that instant trolley car
swept around the corner and the re-
sulting tragedy threw the town into
mourning. Each family wept as
though its own son had been lost
Mary was utterly disconsolate and.
little as she had previously known OF
death, realized in a childish way the
added horror of this one. In her con-
vulsive grief, and while her father and
mother sat with sobs in their throats
and tears Overlooking. Mary straight
ened up and sobbed:
Mother. when die hope It will be
OF disease and not Of damage,"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
ECZEMA FOR IS YEARS.
Suffered Torments from Birth-In
FrishtfuI condition-Got No Help
Until Cuticura Cured Him.

Il had an itching. tormenting ecze.
ma ever since / came into the world,
and am now man 55 years old
tried all kinds OF medicines I heard
OF. but found no relief. l was truly
In frightful condition. At last
broke out all over with red and white
boils, which kept growing until they
were as big as walnuts, causing great
pain and misery. but l kept from
scratching as well as / could was
SO run down that l could. hardly do
my work. used Cuticura Soap. Oint-
ment, Resolvent. and Pills for about
eight months. and l can truthfully say
am cured. Hale Bordwell, Upton,
Ia. Aug. II. 1907
II cheerfully endorse the above tes-
timonial. 1t is the truth. / know Mr..
Bordwell and know the condition he
was in. Nelson r. Burnett. Upton. Ia -
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Running No Risk.

What?" asks the maiden aunt.
Going to marry that Mr.. Newwun?
Why. you hardly know the man. Imo-
gene. In the few days you have been
acquainted with him you cannot pos
sibly have learned anything OF his fam
lily of antecedents or habits or per.
sonal circumstances"
That is true. Aunt Keturah. But
you have always told me that no wom-
an who knows anything about a man
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Rather Injurious,

Surgeon General Rixey was talking
IN Washington about his recent state
ment concerning the harm that Gig
arettes do sailors.
Let them defend the cigarette as
they please" he said; whenever l
hear these defences think of the sick
horse and the turpentine
Tom met Bill on the road one day.
Bill, i want word with you,' he
said.
BE quick, then" said Bill; I'm In a
hurry"
What did you give your sick
horse the other day?'
A pint of turpentine.'
Tom hurried home, and poured a
pint OF turpentine down the throat Of
mis- own ailing nag. which at once
grew worse and in an hour was dead.
Then Tom, disguised with Bilps
veterinary ability, sought him out.
Why, BILL he said, I gave my
morse pint Of turpentine, and 1t
killed him.
So it did mine," said Bill.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
BRAIN POWER
Increased by Proper Feeding.

A lady writer who not only has done
good literary work. but reared a
family. found in Grape Nuts the ideal
food for brain work and to develop
healthy children. She writes:-
Il am an enthusiastic proclaimer of
Grape-Nuts as a regular diet. 1 for
merly had no appetite in the morning
and for 8 years while nursing my four
children, had insufficient nourishment
for them.
Unable to eat breakfast felt faint
later. and would go to the pantry and
eat cold chops. sausage. cookies. dough-
nuts or anything happened to find.
Being writer, at times my head felt
heavy and my brain asleep.
When / read of Grape-Nuts began
eating it every morning. also gave 1t
to the children. including. my 10
months old baby, who soon grew as
fat as a little pig. good natured and
contented.
Within a week had plenty Of
breast milk, and felt stronger within
two weeks. wrote evenings and
feeling the need OF sustained brain
power. began eating small saucer of
Grape-Nuts with milk instead Of my
usual indigestible hot pudding, pie, or
cake for dessert at night.
"Grape-Nuts did wonders for me
and learned to like 1t. / did not mind
my housework or mothers cares, for
felt strong and full Of 'go' grew
plump. nerves strong, and when
wrote my brain was active and clear;
indeed. the dull head pain never re-
turned"
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read. THE Road to
Wellville." in pkgs.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Modua VivendI.

The handsome but impecunious
young chap who had married the rich
and elderly widow began to hint that
1t was time to give him the control Of
her funds and the management Of her
estate.
''Launcelot," she said. T shall allow
you a sufficient income for the supply
of your wants. but expect to keep
my business affairs in my own hands.
This is not consolidation. This is a
limited partnership"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
He Wouldn't Set.

A Washington photographer, now IA.
nous, told the other day how, in his
youth, he was practicing his art in
Cleveland when Mark Twain visited
the town to lecture.
Impressed with the humorist's splen.
did features, the photographer. at the
lectures end, sent up note asking
Mr.. Clemens for a sitting.
The reply that came back was char
acteristic. 1t said:
"A sitting! Is thy servant hen that
he should do this thing?"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Macaroni Wteat.

salzer's strain of Macaroni or Kubanka
wheat is absolutely pure and is from seed
obtained from the Department of Agr1-
culture. Our strain is Dakota grown
which laughs at droughts and elements
and positively mocks black rust that ter
rible scorch and would be ashamed of
itself If it did not return from 40 to so bu.
of the finest wheat the sun shines on per
acre in good ILL.,, Ia, Mich. Wis, Ohio,
Penn. Mo. Neb.. Kan, and other lands,
and 10 to 60 bu. per acre in arid landB. No
rust, no insects, no failure.
JUST SEND 10c AND THIS NOTICE
to t..e John A, Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and they will send you the
most original seed book published, to-
gether with free samples Of farm seeds
such as Macaroni Wheat, Billion Dollar
Grass, Victoria Rape, Sainfoin, the dry
soil luxuriator. Bromus Iaermir. the des-
ert grassifier, Emperor William Oats, more
original than the Emperor himself, ETC.,
etc. etc.
And If you send l4c they will mail in
addition a package Of farm seed never be-
fore seen BY you. John A. Salzer Seed Co..
La Crosse, Wis. X. 4 w.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Power Of Deeeivlna.

There is Brooklyn woman who
possesses servant who is a model in
all respects save one-in that she is
none too truthful.
Lately the mistress has been using
all her eloquence to make Nora see
the error Of her deceitfulness. But at
last she had to own herself beaten
when Nora. with a beaming Irish
smile. turned and In a most cajoling
tone said:
Sure. now, mum, an wot de We
suppose the power of desavin' was
given us fer?"-Illustrated Sunday
Magazine.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
TIE
General Demand

of the well-Informed Of the World -
always been for . simple. pleasant -
efficient liquid laxative remedy Of known
value; laxative which physicians eould
sanction for family use because its Co.,
ponent parts are known 70 them 70 b
wholesome and truly beneficial in eaese
acceptable to the system and gentle, -
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with IL a.
cellent combination Of Syrup Of Fig and
Elixir Of SIENNA, tho California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and reliss
on the merits Of the laxative for its remarh.
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup Of Figs and Elixir of Senna is givsA
the preference by the Well Informed-
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.. only. and for saIs
by all leading druggists. Price 6fty cents
per bottle.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
The SAVAGE Ace,

H. G. Fiske, president Of the Ma.
tional Humane Alliance. said recently
in New York, in an address upon hu-
manity:
Humanity abolishes that cruelty, Of.
ten thoushtless, which keeps current
speeches, such as one l overheard .
boy of ten make to boy of eight
Say, Jimmy SO ran this speech,
give us a suck o. that there orange O.
yourn. an I'll let ye drown one o.
our kittens
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Meat Of the coeoanut.

Your honor" said the lawyer, II
ask the dismissal of my client on the
ground that the warrant fails to state
that he hit Bill Jones with malicious
intent
This court" replied the country
Justice. "ain't graduate OF none of
your technical schools. don't care
what he hit Bill with. The pint is,
did he hit him? Proceed"
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
How'S This3

We eeer One Hundred Dslars RevsS1 for -
saee Of Catarrh that cannot Be- cured by HalTs
Casarrh Cure-
FL. CHENEY CO., rols6o. D.
We. the undofstgned, have known r. J. Cheney
for the IS years and believe him perfectly kon-
orAbe In all business transactions snd nnancially
able 70 cafy out any obligations made BY his arm.
WALpINo. kiNNAN q AARviH,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o
Hall's CatarYh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system- Testimonials FREQ. Price Is csnts pog
bottle Sold by all Druggists.
Iake Halrs Family Ptlla for coostfpAsioA.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

Doan's Kidney Pills to persons suffer-
ing from kidney disorders. backache,
etc. 1t is the best remedy l have
ever known and l will gladly answer
any questions about It,"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
$500 in Gold. Free.

Send us the names of your friends
who want piano. and if we secure an
order as result We will give you IS
in gold for your trouble. Send all the
details you can and write plainly The
knight-campbeil Music Co., 1625-31
California St. Denver. Colo
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

ney and bladder ills.
Judge Wills knows
the value of Doan's
Kidney Pills q n d
will answer the ques-
tions Of any sufferer
who writes to him.
The Judge says: Il
ke pleasure in
a ~ IN ~, aratr-
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
lxx,a atrenntn.

An ivy plant which established itseh
In a crevice Of the tower Of St John
the Baptist church at Yaraborough.
England. undermined the foundation
and lifted stones out of place urtu IL
viii cost $1,000 to make repairs.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
She Could sp,r. Him.

We are getting ur contributions for
the Home for Inebriate Workingmen,"
explained the committee as Mrs.
OF1artty opened the door to them.
Nrs- O'F1arity smiled broadly.
Come back on the inside of half an
hour" said she. land yez can git Mr..
O'F1arity."
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

The more money girl has to burn
the easier it will be for her to find a
leap-year match.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

"Drown's Bronchial Troches"
are helpful to singers. teachers and
clergymen for clearing the voice. Con.
tain nothing harmful.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is qua arnnteed To cure any enss
Of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudlng Piles in
Sto u days or money refunded. b0c.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
Awful Effects.

Acrid 1ke-Dey say dat steady
drippin' o water'll wear away a stone
Dreamy Pete-Jes. t'ink. den, wot'd
happen t q mans stomach by pourin'
glassfuls inter it.-February Bohemian.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

Many a man has been saved from
foolishness by having a reputation to
I've up to.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

The surer girl is about mans s
being in love with her the less sure
she IL about being in love with him.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
In Old Kentucky,

I hear Colonel Bourbon's left arm
was cut on in the railway accident"
Yes, sub. most unfawtunate oc-
currence. but fawfunately his drinking
arm was entirely uniniured. Life.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
POLICE JUDGE wILLs.
Will Gladly Answer the Questions o.
any Inquirer.

1t Is generous offer that Police
Judge J. H. Wills. Of Cloverport, KY.
makes to sufferers from backache. kid
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

She-And did my Duckums do lot
OF work-work at the office last night?
He-A-er-yes. dear. in fact. dar-
ling, / was SO much occupied that
have never known time 60 as quickly
as it did last night.
She-Yes, dear, didn't It!
(And Dickums wasn't out late
againD
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
WHAT CAUSES uEADACuE.

From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
quent cause OF Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
QUlSINE removes cause. E.W Grove on box 25c
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28

Ofscourse men are not vain. but just
tell = man Of so that he doesn't look
day over 80 and watch the effect.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
GREATNESS.

The man who has greatness thrust
upon him is always sure that he could
have achieved 1t IL that had been nee
essary.
The Dolores star., 1908-02-28
TERRIole,

Minister-rm afraid you men will
do anything for money.
Meandering Mike-Yus; some fel-
lows will even work for it.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1908-06-25
EXPOSED.

Search through ,he Republican plat
form for a plank favoring publicity for
campaign contributions, and you search
in vain.
And yet the platform was made in
Washington, and the convention which
went through the form Of adopting it
was controlled by Washington
If either Theodore Roosevelt or Viii
liam Howard Taft was sincerely in favor
of such publicity he could have forced a
declaration into the party's platform. az
both together forced into the party
platform all the other ideas they desired
it to contain, including fulsome pas
sage eulogizing Theodore Roosevelt
himself as "a sort Of superman.
The failure Of Roosevelt Taft and the
other Republicans in convention assem-
bled to pronounce in favor Of the pub
LEGATION Of campaign contributions and
the overwhelming rejection by the con
vention but add another chunk of eyi
dence to that introduced at the CLOSING
days of Congress to prove that the party
does not wish campaign publicity