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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
HARNESSING THE WINDS.

Denmark, a low country lying be-
tween two seas, has plenty of wind,
and it is utilizing it on a scale that
has never been equaled before Wind
mills have been used for time out of
mind to pump water and to grind
grain.
Their appropriation to the unlimit-
ed power rushing by them has been
restricted, as it has not been possible
to store the power or to combine eff
fectively the force of several wind
mills or make the hurricanes surplus
energy do duty in days of calm.
These defects are cured by convert
ing the wind power into electricity and
equalizing its use through the storage
battery. Denmark is taking advan-
tage Of this to convert its wind power
into electric power for commercial
purposes.
1t is stated that wind of Is miles
an hour will produce eight-horse pow
er, and that 2O-mile gale will devel-
OF 1s-horse power. As the power OF
many windmills can be concentrated
and made to serve a single plant,
there is infinite possibility in this re-
source in any section blessed with fire.
quent winds of considerable force.
The United States has abundant
wind-swept territory. The seashores
prairies and highlands everywhere
have an unlimited supply of this force.
1t can be converted into electric
power and combined and stored for
use as readily here as in Denmark.
The utilization of this wind power
would lessen the drain on our dimin-
ishing wood and coal supplies, and
supplement the water power as a
means of furnishing the land with
electric energy for commercial pur-
poses.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09

will 1t be to receive an immediate in
come Of more than a billion year
from the home enterprise? SO writes
c. f. Carter in the Technical World
Magazine.
These conundrums have been pro-
pounded to the congress in the gulse
of several bills providing comprehen-
slve plans for the drainage of the
swamp lands Of the country by the
national government at the ultimate
expense of the settlers thereon.
According to the estimates Of the
geological survey there are 7S,473,70O
acres of swamps and overflowed lands
in the United States. Unofficially
some engineers express the opinion
that upon actual measurement the
swamps will be found to cover hun
dred million acres.
With this introduction, Mr.. Carter
writes a striking article on the recla-
nation work, in progress and pro-
posed, which is one of the most inn
portant features of work by the gov
ernment of this country today. The
story is intensely interesting and is
well Illustrated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
SOUTH is GOING DRY.

Lay the jest about the julep in the
camphor balls at last.
For the miracle has happened and
the olden days are past;
That which made Milwaukee famous
doesn't foam in Tennessee,
And the lid in Alabama is as tight as
can be;
And the comic paper colonel and his
cronies well may sigh.
For the mint is waving gaily, and the
South is going dry.
By the hillside in Kentucky, all is
still,
And the only damp refreshment must
be dipped up from the rill,
North Car'lina's stately governor
gives his soda glass a shove,
And discusses local option with the
South Car-lina Gov.
1t is useless at the fountain to be
winkful of the eye,
For the cocktail glass is dusty and
the South is going dry.
1t is water, water everywhere, and
not a drop to drink,
We no longer hear the music of the
mellow crystal cllnk
When the colonel and the general and
the major and the jedge
Meet to have a little nip and to give
appetite an edge
For the eggnog now is nogless and
the rye has gone awry,
And the punchbowl holds carnations
and the south is going dry,
Selected.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09

States senators by popular vote, in or
der to illustrate what we mean, and
It was the very first bill introduced
that session:
Adams OF Marion, Brownell of
Clackamas, Cameron OF Jackson, Clem
(Dem.) OF Llnn.0Dlmmick OF Coos,
Hunt of Multnomah, Inman (Dem)
Of Multnomah, Johnston of Wasco,
Joseph of Multnomah, Kelly of Linn,
Kuykendall OF Lane, Looney Of Ma
rlon. Marsters Of Douglas, Mays (au-
thor Of the bil) OF Multnomah, Nor
row (Dem.) OF Morrow, Mulkey OF
Polk, Porter of Clackamas, Proebstel
Of Umatilla, Steiwer OF Wheeler,
Sweek (Dem.) Of Multnomah, weh-
rung (Dem.) of Washington, William
son of Crook, and Mr.. President (sen-
ator Fulton).
The only vote against the bill was
John d. Daley of Benton, and every
one of the republican members above
listed except Cameron, Joseph, john
ston and Mulkey were and are now
allied with the forces that are cursing
statement No. l.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
Nursing Mothers and
Oyer-burdened Women

In all stations OF life, whose vigor and
vitality may have been undermined and
broken down by over work, exacting
social duties, the too frequent bearing OF
children, or other causes, will find In Dr.
Perce's Favorite Prescription the most
potent, invigoratlng restorative strength
giver ever devised for their special bene-
ft. NursIngdnothers WIN find II especial
ly valuable in sustaining Neir strength
and promoting>Sn abundant heurishment
for the child. Expsctant POeRers too
will find 1t priceless >hQSAt0 prepaSe the
system for baby's coming and rebdeSing
the ordeal comparatively painless; 1t
can do no harm in any state, or CONDITION
Of the 1emale system.
suffer from frequent headaches, back
ache. dragging-down distress low down
in the abdomen, or from painful or irreg-
ular monthly periods, gnawing or DIS
tressed sensation in stomach, dizzy OF
faint spells, see imaginary specks or spots
floating before eyes, have disagreeaDle,
pelvic catarrhal drain, prolapsus, ante
version or retro-versiOn or other dlsplace-
ments OF womanly organs from weakness
OF parts will, whether they experience
many or only q few OF the above symp-
toms, find relief and permanent cure py
using faithfully and fairly persistentiy
DR.. Pierce's Favorte Prescription.
This world-famed specific for woman's
weaknesses and peculiar, ailments Is
pure glyceric extract Of the choicest ma.
tive, medicinal roots without a drop OF
alcohol in its makeup. An Its lngredi-
ents printed In plain English on lts Do'IIe-
wrapper and attested under oath. Dr.
Pierce thus invites the fullest investiga,;,
tlon Of his formula knowing that 1t VIII
be found TO contain only the best agents
known TO the most advanced medical
science OF all the different schools OF prac-
tlce for the cure OF woman's peculiar
weaknesses and ailments.
II you want TO know more about the
composition and professional endorse;
ment OF the "Favorite Prescription SEND
postal card request 10 DR.. x. Y; Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, for his free booklet treat
ing OF same.
You can't afford TO accept as substl-
tnte for this remedy Of IrTl0tcTl competition
. secret nostrum Of Unknown compost
Won. Don't do 1t.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09

Alfred Austin says he wants rest.
Well trade even with All, If he Is
willing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
WHO HAS CHANGED FRONT?

Frank Davey, editor Of the Harvey
County News, and one Of the leading
republican politicians Of Oregon, says
Of the division Of the republican party
and its change Of front on the popular
election OF United States senator's:
In 1895 and 1896 the leading men
who are the loudest now in the abuse
OF Bourne and others were the most
ardent advocates Of the bimetallic
heresy, and they laid the groundwork
then for all the Ills which the party
has suffered since.
The same influence operating in
Multnomah, Clatsop, Marion and Lane
counties, followed up later with com
blnations with the democrats whereby
legislative majorities were secured
and United States senator's were elect
ed, and in 1901, thinking that the
tidal wave Of popularity was flowing
in their favor, the same men placed
a law upon the statute books embody-
ing in solemn legal text the full prin-
ciples Of statement No. 1, which now
appears so hateful to them.
Let US give list Of the state sen.
atOrs who formulated and voted fol
that law for the selection Of United
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09

With harvest wages as high as ever
and the cost of living somewhat re-
duced, there should be no free soup
houses maintained for the idle work
ingmen Of the coast cities next winter
A man who will work can earn enough
money in the next 30 days in Umatilla
county to keep him until next harvest,
with the saloon eliminated from his
list of luxuries.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
BILLIONS IN sWAMPs.

II 1t was both good statesmanship
and good business to annex far-off,
frozen Alaska at a cash outlay Of
$1,000, 900, what Is to be said of a
plan that will add to the very heart
OF the national domain lands that,
measured in productive capacity.
equal the combined arabic areas Of the
fertile states Of Ohio. Indiana and I'LL
nois for an investment Of nothing at
all?
If 1t paid to wait many years for
returns upon that investment In the
northwest, how much more profitable
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
THE WINE OF THE HILLS.

OF all the drinks l ever knew,
From Chateau wines to shandygaff
From soft cream ale fresh from tht
Brew,
Or champagne full Of life ant
laugh;
Whate'er their kind or vintage be;
However nutty, old or rare,
There's none that so entrances me
AS good, crisp, fresh-brewed noun
tain air!
The bouquet of the tapering pine,
Aroma of the wooded mount,
AS clear as was the crystal wine
From Horace's Banduslan fount!
And oh, the joy when from my bed
rise when morn succeeds the rout
To find, although I have head,
'Tis not the kind you read about!
John Kendrick Bangs in the Smar
Set.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-07-09
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= Shall shut the sunlight from I
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I Nor bar my. upward-climbing !
+ Nor trammel me in my soul !
Z race. :
= Done deeds are dead. Let those I
= who will !
+ Falter and fall before old I
= ghosts: +
4 For me the sweet, exultant thrill Z
: OF marching with the con- I
= quering hosts. +
+ For me no dreaming doubtful +
= dreams, +
+ Nor pondering on goal defeat. +
Z Before me lies the road which +
Z claims +
= With all its triple-millioned +
Z feet. +
Z That bravely strive increasingly =
. To reach that far tall-towered =
Z height, =
= whereon the sun shines daz- :
2 zlingly
, And where there is no bitter +
night.
= No hand may help, no word :
may cheer,
But by whatever Gods there Z
= be +
= Within my heart there turks no +
& fear,
: And I shall wrest the victory! +
. -Lucius Withers in Harper's. +
= q n q
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
CITY BREVITIES

To split wood, Paul, Alta House.
All kinds Of good dry wood. See
Minnis.
See Minnis for good, dry wood that
burns. Lots OF 1t on hand.
All winter hats going at extra low
prices Campbells Millinery.
The Sans Souci club will meet this
evening with Mrs. Lee Moorhouse.
Unfurnished housekeeping rooms
for rent Enquire at East oregonian
office.
Lost-Gold spring bracelet on the
street; initial r on bracelet. Leave
at this office.
All kinds OF transfer work done
promptly. Stansbery & Milne.
Phone Main s.
Fine store and office room for
rent. Corner of East Oregonian
building Enquire this office.
Petaluma Incubators are the stand
ard OF the world. Buy the best
Goodman Hardware Co., agents.
q. Send your inquiries about Petalu-
ma Incubators to Goodman Hardware
Co. We have a large stock. Cata-
iogue mailed free.
For Rent or Sale-Furnished five
room modern cottage close in. En-
auire room s, Schmidt building, or
Hunter furniture store.
"The Eldridge" sewing machines
are guaranteed for 10 years. We sell
much lower than the peddlar man.
Goodman Hardware Co.
Wanted--A first class bookkeeper
wants a Job. Would post, books for
small firms that do not employ reg
ular bookkeeper Address 8. H,
care Golden Rule Hotel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
Mans Unwisdom.

The simplest and plainest laws Of
health are outraged every hour Of the
day by the average man. Did Adam
smoke? Did Eve wear corsets? Did
Solomon chew tobacco? Did Ruth
chew gum? Did the children of Israel
make for beer garden after crossing
the Red sea? Did Rebecca eat gum
drops and Ice cream and call for soda
water? Adam was the first and was
made perfect from head to heel. How
long would he remain so after eating
a mince pie before going to bed2 Sup
pose he had slept in bedroom five by
seven, with the windows down, the
door shut and two dogs under the bed
Suppose Eve had laced herself up In
a corset, put on tight shoes, sat up all
hours Of the night eating her fill of
trash and sizzled her hair. When you
come to look at the way a man misbe-
haves himself you can only wonder he
ever lived to get there. Verify, the av-
erage man behaves as IL he were little
better than fool-Woodbury Conn.,
Reporter.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
No Fun For Boys.


In some Of the cantons Of Swltzer-
land they have special laws made for
boys. Here is sample of them:
"If boy throws a stone and hits a
man he may be fined 3 francs.
"If boy throws SNOWFALL and hits
a woman he may be fined 2 francs.
"If boy calls girl red head he
may be fined from 2 to francs.
'Tf boy throws at frogs In a pond
without being ordered to do so by his
father or teacher he shall be fined a
franc.
'If boy throws a stone and breaks
window belonging to some one else
his father may whip him or he may be
fined 2 francs.
"If a boy makes face at his teach
or or draws pictures of him on his
slate or speaks III of him he may be
fined 5 francs and have to beg his par
don.
"If boy stones a dog or chases
cat 1t is a fine Of franc.
"If two boys fight without the con-
sent Of their teacher 1t is a fine Of 8
francs.
'If boy steals apples or other fruit
It is a fine of francs, and he should be
beaten by his father"
The American boy who reads the
above will wonder what the Swiss boy
has to live for. About all he can do
and not be fined is to have the measles
or whooping cough.-Exchange.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
Booze Not an Inspiration.

That alcohol is not an inspiration
to the artist or the writer and that all
their best work is done without the
assistance of wine, beer, whiskey or
absinthe, Is set forth in a consensus
of the competent just published in
Paris periodical. The editor of the
journal wrote to all, of the leading
artists and literary men of France
asking If any of their best work was
accomplished under the influence
and inspiration of alcoholic bever-
ages.
Without a single dissenting voice
all replied that they had never found
inspiration in the flowing bowl. Bac-
chus and the Muse are Incompatible
spirits. according to the distinguished
men who testified against John Bar
leycorn. The poets, who are popu-
larly supposed to be especially ad-
dicted to drink, were even more en-
phatic in their denunciation of alco-
hol than the painters, sculptors,
novelists and essayists.
While the French artists and men
of literature were unit in declar-
ing against alcohol, many volunteered
the information that tobacco, tea and
black coffee contain real inspiration.
Several poets testified that without
the solace of Lady Nicotine many of
their best verses would have remain
ed unwritten, while numerous other
writer's and artists have found real
inspiration in a cup of coffee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
NEW ROAD FOR KENNEwICK.
Line 1876 Miles in Length VIII Tap
Rich Section.

A news letter from Kennewick,
says of a new line OF railroad to be
| built out of that place:
Surveys for a new railroad up the
Columbia river from Kennewick to
Waterville were filed in the United
States land office some time ago. In
formation is now given out by the Of
flcers of the company that construc-
ton is to be commenced early in the
spring long stretches Of right of way
having already been secured. w. r.
Rust of Tacoma, is named as the pres
ident of the new company, NJ. B.
Haynes vice president, r. H. Guile
secretary and II. X. owens chief en-
gineer.
The road will be standard gauge
and operated by electricity. 1876 miles
in length, will connect with five large
transcontinental lines and the North
Coast will give it still another con-
nection.
The now road will tap thousands
Of acres of irrigated land of inexhaus-
tible fertility and hundreds of thous-
ands of acres of unexcelled wheat
lands.
Last summer six new companies
went into the district between Ken
newick and Priest Rapids to pump
water to irrigate lands, $4,000 acres
coming under one system. New towns
are springing up and making rapid
growth. White Bluffs has grown
since June to town of 500, support
ing a live newspaper and a $4,000
hotel. The new electric line will send
out numerous spurs and sldetracks,
giving the farmers in the new irrigat-
ed districts a short haul to shipping
points.
Within 60 days the gigantic power
plant at Priest Rapids will be COM
pleted with capacity of 10000 horse.
power, The new railroad will receive
power from this plant. A contract
for power running 80 years has been
signed between the power company
and the railroad.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16

tail of operation Of its equipment
The train will have the direct super
vision Of heads Of the passenger de-
partment of the Southern Pacific
company in Portland and San Fran
cisco.
Since the excursion was planned
another dining car has been added,
Spokane has been given three addi-
tional Pullmans in excess of the orig
lnal equipment, and Walla Walla has
taken an extra Pullman car. Spo-
kane wanted still another, but the
car could not be added to the al
ready heavy train. The task Of lift
ing so large an excursion train over
the Siskiyous will tax the capacity of
the best railroad equipment and
power, and only the best in the
Southern Pacific service has been as
signed to this excursion.
Portland business men are plan
ming an extraordinary program of
entertainment for the excursionists
on their arrival in this city the MORN
ing Of February s. They will be re-
ceived 1t is said, in a manner that
will make them remember Portland
with pleasure Notwithstanding all the
delightful scenes and entertainments
thereafter on the trip. The Southern
Pacific passenger department is hav-
ing elaborate engravings made for an
itinerary that is to be published as a
souvenir of the trip.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
A Pony Sentinel.

During one Of General Clusters In.
dian campaigns he had boy bugler
with him who was mounted on a cir.
Gus pony he had picked up somewhere
The animal was not only full of tricks,
but he proved himself better sentinel
than any Of the soldiers. Three times
in four months he saved the camp
from a night attack when no other
suspected that danger was near. Upon
one occasion the pony, who was loose
and walking about camp, discovered a
sentinel asleep on his post. That was
wrong, and the animal knew II was,
and he gave the soldier such a bite on
the arm as caused him to yell out and
arouse the whole camp. Pony and boy
both died In Clusters last battle. The
pony had twelve arrows In his body
when found.-Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
PERSONAL
MENTION

|. M. Kemp Of Athena, was in thu
city today on business,
Herbert Boylen Of Pilot Rock, Il
in the city on business today.
Joe Lleuallen Of Weston Is in the
city today on trading trip.
Dave Lavender, city marshal o.
Weston, is in the city today.
]. B. Harvey Of Echo, was in the
city yesterday upon business.
o. ]. Burness Of La Grande, is
here today on business trip.
Mrs Richard Jones Of Echo, is In
the city today upon a short visit.
Irving Worthington of Irrigon, Is
in the city today on a trading trip.
f. e. Van Dusen Of Hermiston, is
in the city today on a business trip
T. T. Geer left today for Portland
to attend a meeting of the state press
association.
Attorney r. R. johnson returned tc
Echo on No. today after a short
visit in the city.
F. T. George and c. S. Nudge OF
Echo, are guests of Hotel st. George
while in the city today.
Frank Coolidge, the well known
Athena jeweler, was in the city today
upon a brief business trip.
Mrs. T. C. Smith and Mrs. j. E.
Reeves of Echo, are in the city Wis
iting friends for a couple Of days.
]. T. Lieuallen, one Of the leading
wheatgrowers of the Adams country,
was in the city yesterday on business.
Mrs. Rose Campbell went over to
Walla Walla yesterday upon a short
business visit and she will return to
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raphael Raymond
have Just returned from Walla Walla
where they spent several days with
friends.
G. G.. Gerking Of Laidlaw, Crook
county. is a guest of the Golden Rule
while here on a business trip for a
few days.
George D. O'Conner, travelling
freight agent for the Northern Pa
cific. is in the city today on tour Of
eastern Oregon.
Miss Nora Doty of Portland, is a
guest of Mrs. John Nissen for a few
days, having arrived on delayed No.
last evening.
Sheriff Ed Rand of Baker county
passed down the o. R. & N. today on
his way to Salem with a prisoner fop
the penitentiary.
Miss Evelyn Latourelle, who has
been visiting with her sister in Sc
Tattle for the past three months, re-
turned home today.
w. p. Leach of Weston mountain,
who is spending the winter in Port
land, is guest of the Golden Rule
while in the city today.
Miss Edna Storie of Pendleton, is
expected to arrive this evening to
visit Mr.. and Mrs. Wetzel and Miss
Vela Wells.-La Grande Observer.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. ]. L. Beaudry of
Seattle with their baby daughter, are
the guests of their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Latourelle at S13 Mill street
Mrs. Beaudry is daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Latourelle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
PRAIRIE DOG SLAYER SUES.
Novel Case Involving $4,000 on
Trial I'm Texas.

An item from Roswell, n. NJ, says:
Wilim Worthgate Wood, the New
Mexico lawyer, leaves tomorrow for
Dermitt, Texas, to be attorney for
the defendants in one Of the most
unique suits ever filed in Texas,
wherein the plaintiff, L. F. Mercy
nolds, is suing for money alleged to
be. due him for exterminating prairie
dogs on $4,000 acres of the great
Yellow House ranch in Lamm, Hick-
ley, Cochran and Bailey counties.
The defendants are ]. H. White of
Roswell; G. w. Littlefield of Austin,
Texas. and the Littlefleld Land & Cat
tie company. 1t is alleged that the
defendants agreed with McReynolds
for a certain price per acre to kill
and destroy each and every prairie
dog on the properties. There is $780,
600 involved in the suit.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-01-16
The Two Gates.

The gate of If is wide and high,
1t looks DER pleasant ways,
To castles rising to the sky,
To golden, glorious days.
The hills of hope beyond it rise,
The highroads of delight;
But ah! this door to paradise
Is always padlocked tight!
The gate of Now is small and low
Beside the trodden way;
Few ever notice 1t, although
All pass it every day.
1t leads at first to nothing fine,
It's paths plod on afar,
But day or night, in rain or shine.
1t ever stands ajar.
Always before IFS fast-locked gate
A throng of lingerers sigh,
For looking through its bars of fate
Far on the hills they spy
Those who have found the road
"'Twas here
They entered!" cry they. Nay,
Twas through Now's gate. far in the
rear.
Beside the dusty way!
Spokane Chronicle.