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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
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1, 1t doubles the value Of the edu-
cation the child receives in school,
and, best of all, imparts a desire for
knowledge which serves as an incen-
tive to continue his education after
leaving school, and having furnished
the incentive, it further supplies the
means for lifelong continuance Of
education.
>, 1t provides for the education OF
adults who have lacked, or failed to
make use of, early opportunities.
3. II furnishes information 20
teachers, ministers, journalists, auth
ors physicians, legislators. all persons
upon whose work depend the intellec-
tual, moral, sanitary and political well
fare and advancement Of the people,
4. 1t furnishes books and periodl-
Gals for the technical instruction and
information of mechanics, artisans,
manufacturers, engineers, and all
others whose work requires technical
knowledge-of all persons upon whom
depends the industrial progress Of the
city.
5. 1t is of incalculable benefit to
the city by affordlng to thousands the
highest and purest entertainment, and
thus lessening crime and disorder.
6 1t makes the city more desir-
able place of residence, and thus re-
tains the best citizens ana attracts
others of the same character.
T. More than any other agency, It
elevates the general standard of INTEL
ligence throughout the great body of
the community, upon which its mate
rial prosperity as well as its moral
and political well-being, must depend.
Finally, the public library includes
potentially all other means of social
amelioratlon. A library is living
organism, having within itself the ca
pacity Of infinite growth and repro
duction. 1t may found a dozen mu-
seums and hospitals, kindle the train
Of thought that produces beneficent
inventions, and inspire to noble deeds
of every kind. all the while impart-
ing intelligence and inculcating in
dustry. thrift, morality, public spirit
and all those qualities that constitute
the force and we'll being of a COM
munity.-F NJ Crunden in the Ex-
pOnent.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

The wetness Of wet western Ore
gon weather is little If any wetter
than the dryness Of dry eastern Ore
gon. according to the report of the
Oregon conservation commission, one
of the interesting chapters Of which
relates to the precipitation Of the
state and the need for irrigation in
Oregon.
Although the eastern part Of the
state has generally been famous for
its aridity and the western part for
its heavy rainfall the average precipi-
tation during the summer months
shows but little difference between
the two sections in rainfall.
In 1907, for instance, Pendleton's
rainfall during the summer months
exceeded that Of either Eugene or
Albany In that year the precipita-
ton here during July, August and
September amounted to 2.O7, Albany's
rainfall was 195 inches and that at
Eugene 1.7s.
u i7 p striking comment upon the
fine and equable climate Of this sec
tlon Of the country and data given In
the booklet seems 10 indicate that
the valley which has sneered at irri-
CATION here will IN the end have to
come to II 10 get the best results from
its own agriculture. According 10 o
statement use OF water at right time
In the valley showed the following
increase in production Of crops com
mon in that district: Corn, II per
cent: potatoes, $50 per cent; onions,
$50 per cent; upland hops, SO per
cent and clover 300 per cent.
Although in summer rainfall Pen
dleton has equal or even better ad-
yantages than the valley during the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

Rev. Wee Lung. high priest Of
Chinatown, will officiate. The pro-
spective bridegroom is laundryman.
Mss Leroy has visited him daily and
spent hours at time in teaching him
the English language. She came to
New York from St. Louis two years
ago. Even in her childhood she had
been attracted by the mysteries of the
Orient.
She took a deep interest in religion
and in missionary work. and the one
great ambition of her life has been to
go to the Orient as a missionary.
Failing in this she came to New York
and began teaching the little Sunday
school class in Chinatown.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
EASTERN OREGON SUMMER RAINFALL
GREATER THAN THAT Of WESTERN

rest of the year, the precipitation here
K so much less as to make the cli-
mate considerable more desirable, and
compared with Albany's A inches an
nually, Pendleton's 14.5 inches gives
promise of lots of sunshine and
pleasant days. The local precipita-
ton is divided on an average thus:
spring. AZ inches, summer, 1.S inches,
autumn, 3.S inches, and winter, Al
inches.
Contrasted, Albany has 1913 inches
in spring. 2 in summer. 11.5 in the fall
and in winter 1913 inches, while the
other valley towns show a similar di-
vision Of a rainfall that runs as high
as As inches per annum, the sum Of
Portland's wetness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
Medicine That Is Medicine.

81 have suffered a good deal with
malaria and stomach complaints, but
have now found a remedy that keeps
me well, and that remedy is Electric
Bitters; a medicine that is medicine
for stomach and liver troubles. and
for run down conditions" says w. C.
Kiestler. of Halliday, Ark. Electric
Bitters purify and enrich the blood
tone up the nerves, and impart vigor
and energy to the weak. Your mon
ey will be refunded If it fails to help
you. soc at Tallman & Co.'S and Pen
dleton Drug Co.'S drug stores.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
PRETTY WHITE GIRL
TO WED CHINESE PUPII.

New York. Dec. 4.-One Of the
.most novel weddings ever witnessed In
this cosmopolitan city is scheduled to
take place tomorrow. when Miss Belle
Leroy. a refined and accomplished
young white girl. who has for some
time acted as a missionary and teach
er in Gotham's Chinatown. will be-
come the bride OF Kee Sing, a Chi
nese washerman Of "a Mott street.
The full Chinese ceremony will be
used to unite the loving pair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
q a a. FOR
- -. - RHEUMATISM

Rheumatism caused acid i'll the blood which
gradually gets into the circulation because of indigestion constipation weak
kidney action and other irregularities Of the which sometimes
considered importance This acid and i
condition the blood and the circulation instead Of noushng the different
portions of the body continually deposits the muscles tissues
and joints the irritating painroducng acid with which It filed R
masm only be cured by thorough cleansing OF the blood and TINS
what S. does down into the circulation and by neutral
the acid and driving the blood eectuay and surely
the the blood that
instead of weak stream causing pain and Throughout the %
becomes nvgontng nourhng fluid furnishing health ana
the body and relieving the suffering caused by this
disease being purely vegetable blood purifier IS the ues and
Book Rheumatism and
any medical advice dsent to a
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
Artistic Photography for Presents.

Before making your Christmas Of
fering be sure and call at the Wheel
er studio and see some Of the later
things In artistic photography--thin
that are nice and make appreciable
gifts. Don't put this off until it is
too late, as it takes a little time to
produce high class work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

Kodol is made of natural digestive
juices found in a healthy stomach,
and it dgests all food completely. Ko-
dol Is pleasant to take, and Is guar
anteed to give relief in any case OF
stomach trouble. Sold by Tallman &
co
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

Kodol for dyspepsia, Indigestion,
weak stomach, sour stomach. gas on
the stomach. etc, is guaranteed to give
prompt relief from any form of stom-
ach trouble. 1t will cure your dyspep-
sia. Sold by Tallman & Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

Unfurnlshed housekeeping rooms
for rent in East Oregonian building.
Rooms thoroughly renovated: steam
heat. electric lights, hot and cold
water. with bath. Enquire at office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04
Notice TO Patrons Berlin Dye Works

NOtlce 20 PATRONS Berlin Dye works.
Owing to a temporary injunction
served on me, am unable to call for
your work. In a few days case will
be settled and l will conduct my bus
mess as before.
BERLIN DYE WORKS,
E. X. Lorlmer, Prop
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

Leave your orders for Xmas trees
at Stark & Dukes poultry house.
Phone black 3791.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-04

If you see it in the East Oregonlan
It's 30. -
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
DELAY in SCHOOLS.
Commissioners Seek ApprO-
priatiOn for Fireprcofing.
AWAIT ACTION OF CONGRESS
Several Structures Authorized Not
TO BE Built Now in Hope that Rec
Commission VIII Result In Extra
Appropriation for Protection.

That the Commissioners are putting
forth efforts TO have the school buildings
in the District constructed of fireproof
material. is evidenced by a letter sent
TO Representative Washington Gardiner.
chairman OF the subcommittee on the
District Of Columbia, OF the Committee
on Appropriations. yesterday
In this letter the Commissioners indl-
cate to Mr.. Gardiner that in the estimates
for buildings and grounds for public
schools. for the fiscal year 1853. as sub
mitted 10 Congress, the Commissioners
deem it advisable that the estimates
should contemplate the class OF construc-
tion recommended in the report Of the
schoolhouse commission, recently submit
ted-that is. a construction that shall be
freproOf UP 70 the ceiling Of the second
floor OF the buildings.
Extra Moneys Needed.
In order to attain this result, the esti-
mates submitted would have 10 be in
creased in the following manner:
For eight-room addition 10 Johnson
School, from 10000 to $4,000.
For extension OF Business High School,
from $4,000 10 100000.
For the extension of the Western High
School. from 81. ZOO 20 $4,000.
Absolutely fireproOf construction 10 the
proposed additions will be given by con-
construction Of additions TO these two
high schools. which VIII place the addi-
tions on higher plane as TO ireproOhng
than are the buildings themselves.
nefav I'm Coust-uc,fo,
There is to be a delay in the construc-
ton of the three buildings as yet not
built. as specified by the appropriations
for the fiscal year 1905
This delay" said Commissioner West.
yesterday. lis inevitable II is neces-
sary in the interest Of getting good FIRE
proof school buildings
The Commissioners deem II be ter 10
stand the delay for a while. in order 10
see whether Congress will not give the
extra amount asked for IN pursuance OF
the recommendation OF the Schoo,bo,,so
Commission, so that the freproof build
ings OF the night sort may DE gotten in
the end
What Garfield school Needs.
An increase OF Sl5Oot would be neces-
sary IN the estimated cost OF the Garfield
School TO place that school in a class
with the Business and Western High
schools 1t is believed the present esti-
mate OF S95000 will give n satisfactory
condition for this building as 10 hreproof-
ing
The three buildings whose construction
VIII be delayed viii also be treated in
the same manner. This will require an
addition Of 10000 10 the appropriation for
the sixteen-room building TO relieve the
Mott School also an increase OF $4,000 in
the appropriation for the sixteen-rooun
school building in the First Division. west
OF Fourteenth street and north OF Florida
avenue. and an increase OF $1,000 in The
tWelve-room building in the Eighth u
vision. near Lincoln Park
Recommendations are made by the
Commissioners that the appropriations
Tor these separate sums-or, preferably.
for an aggregate sum-shaI be included
in the 1909 appropriation biii-or prefer
ably passed by a special resolution.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library OF Congress-Open q. m. TO 10 ,. n on
secular days; from ?. m to 10 ,. m Sundays
ana On certain nclidays.
Pubic Library-Open 9 A. m 20 .. m holidays.
u A. m. TO 10 p. m. Sundays. to 10 D. N.
Executive Mansicn-Open 10 a. ~ 20 p. N
United States Capitol-open 9 a. nc. to 40 ?. N.
United States TreasuTy-open a. m. to 2 p. N.
State. War. and Navy Departments-Open 3 a. n
10 z 2. m THE original Declaration Of Independ-
encs IS IN the library Of the State Department.
United States Patent Ofice-open q. N. to :
p. N.
United States Pension Buteau-open a In to 4
y. m
United States Poss-ofHee-open 4. m TO p m.
washington City Poat-o1ice-Opcn all hodrs. THE
DEAD Letter 0fhce is in the city post-cfice.l
National Botanic Gardens-0pen a. N. 20 .. n
tlsh ComTnisson-Open a. m. 10 $50 p. N.
Army Medical Museum-Open a. m. 10 so p. m.
National MuSeum-Open a. N. 10 iSo .. n. tin-
cluding holidays)
Smithsonian InsJitution-open a. n TO 40 D.
m Including holidays)
Agricultural Department-Open a. m. 10 40 p m.
bureau Of Engraving and Printing-open a. N
Washington Monument C555ls feet in heisht-open
$50 a. m TO $50 p. Elevator from a.
N. until p M
Corcoran Gallery os Art-Open 80 q. m. to p.
m IN winter a. m. to p N. in summer. Sun
oass-lD D. N. 10 ) .. m. excepting IN mid-sum-
me-. Admission free on Tuesdays Thursdays. Sat
urdays. and Sundays; other Gays. sc admission
Government Printing Ofhce-Open 10 a- n to 2
D. N.
Navy Yard-Open A. m. TO 55Opm
ooothWorth Cottage. 36th ST. and Prospect ava
IN TIE SUBURBS.
Geological Park-Open all day
Rock Creek Bridge and Park
CHEVY Chase. Remington and Chesapeake Beach
Naval observatoEy-open a. m. to 5 p. m.
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb u Washing
tonl-Open II a. m. to D. m.
Arlington National Cemetery-open all day.
Fort Myer Military Post.
rams Church and Fairfax Court House.
United States Soldiers Home-Open 9 A. N to
sunset
Cathedrai Grounds Tennaliytown roGd-open 8
a. N. TO D. m
Cabin John Bridge, Catholic University. and
Alexandria
Great Falls Of the Potorae
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
SHERIFF'S HOUSE is ROBBED
Man Official Had Refriended Ran
sacks the Residence.
Washington Police Asked to Aid in
Capture of Herbert Riley, Wanted
in AIexandria County.

Mrs. William II. Palmer. wife OF the
sheriff or Alexandra County. Va. re-
ported 10 the Washington police yes
terday evening that a man whom her
husband had befriended and given work
when he was released from jail. had left
the Palmer home earlier in the day. tax
ing with him jewelry and valuables worth
several hundred dollars.
Herbert Riley. an Englishman, twenty
two years old. was sent 10 jail In Alex
andria some time ago for stealing ride
on a freight train When he was released.
Sheriff Palmer, impressed with his gen
tlemanly manner gave him work and al
lowed him 10 live at his home in Ar
lington Va Riley began his duties about
two days ago.
Yesterday the sheriff was called from
home on business. and in his absence the
man he had befriended is alleged 10 have
ransacked the house. and. after taking
everything OF value he could find, disap-
peared.
Among the articles stolen we're a re-
volver. a ladys solitaire diamond ring. a
Iady'S cluster diamond ring. a plain gold
wedding ring and lady's gold hunting
case watch with long neck chain at
tached 4 tan leather suit case and some
articles OF clothing were also taken
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
TRAMP'S RECORD IS BROKEN.
Robert Collins Convicted of shoot
ing at a Policeman.

Robert Collins. who testified he had been
ION the road" for twenty-one years. was
yesterday found guilty by a jury in Grim
mai Court No. . Of assault with a dan
gerOus weapon, and remanded TO jail-by
Justice Barnard 10 await sentence
About six weeks ago Policeman Frank
P owen attempted TO arrest Collins as
a suspicious person on the BrisnJwOod
road. and the latter drew revolver and
fired at the policeman. missing his mark.
In his defense. Collins admitted he had
been tramp for twenty-One years. Oc-
casionally doing work. He said he did
not know Owen was a policeman when
he fired, as he WAS wearing a heavy fur
cap, but believed he was being attacked
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
MRS. ACTON WANTS SUPPORT.
Sues Husband to Compel Him to
Pay $50 n Month.

Mrs. Hattie Y. Acton yesterday fled a
suit against her husband. James A. Acton.
an elevator conductor in the Department
OF Justice. at yearly salary OF $40, fo-
maintenance.
They were married in this city in
1871, and have seven children. all but
two OF whom are grown. Mrs Acton
says she left her husband in September.
l904, because OF his heavy drinking, and
he agreed 10 pay her $50 per month FOR
the support OF herself and their two minor
children She says he made two pay
ments. then reduced il 10 so a month.
which he continued until February Is.
last when ne told her he would pay
her but SO each month. She says this IS
insufficient.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
APPROVE GEORGETOWN PARK.
Commissioners Recommend Changes
I'm Bill Vow in Congress.

Favorable report has been made by the
Commissioners on the bill before Congress
providing for a public park on George
town Heights on a tract OF land known
as Montrose. north OF street and east
OF Lovers lane. but certain amend
ments are recommended by the Commits
siOners.
The bill provides for an appropriation
of $4,000 for the land. which contains
about sixteen acres. 1t is believed by
the Commissioners that $4,000 would be
a fair value on the land.
Further provisions are made in the bill
that the condemnation proceedings shall
be the same as those prescribed for pro-
Viding site for an addition to the Gov
eminent Printing ONCE. This, the Com
missioners say, should be changed so as
to have the proceedings conducted under
the District code
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
WOULD HONOR ELLSWORTH.
HOdEsOn Suggests New Name for
Sixteenth Street,

Ellsworth avenue is the latest sug-
gestion as a name for Sixteenth street.
F. S. Hodgson. of SD Thirteenth street
northwest has written to the Commits
siOners suggesting that the name OF Els
worth street take the place OF Sixteenth
street, as a tardy tribute TO the memory
Of the gallant soldier who lost his life
in defense of the National Capital.
The suggestion has been transmitted
to Senator Gallinger, chairman of the
Senate Committee on the District of Co.
lumbia
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11

stating that they did not desire the fire
alarm books.
"Under date Of May ., the chief engi-
neer wrote the board OF education. ex-
planning more fully what had been done
in the past. and the value OF the tele-
phone fire alarm service and book On
June s. 1907. the board Of education noti-
fed him that IL would pay s91 for the
purchase Of the fire alarm books"
Commissioner West. when asked HIS
opinion en- the matter. replied that Mr..
Macfarland's statement voiced his seati-
ments exactly.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
DILL BROTHERS BANKRUPT.
Debts More Than 100000, with As
sets of $91, ,SO5.22.

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
yesterday fled by II. c. and L. ]. Dill
as co-partners and as individual con-
tractors, with Offices at No. 1nO G street
northwest
They state they owe debts, which they
are unable to pay in full. and ask that
the co-partnership and they. individually
be declared bankrupt The debts ara
given as SlO9 5000, and the assets as
Ss1. .S05.22.
Unsecured creditors hold claims for
SlO5,Ol2. Among the preferred creditors
are fifty-three employees for salaries. ag-
gregating s2.57.6S.
III It's MadS of Rubber You'll
Find it at The Rubber Store, 933 F ST NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
Would Extend otix Place.

Favorable action is recommended BE-
the Commissioners to Congress on the
bill authorizing the extension Of Otis
place from Holmead place to Fourteenth
street northwest. with the proviso that
certain changes in the wording Of the
bill be made
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
EXCLUSIONS TO-DAY

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News. and al
points South-Norfolk and Washington steamer
every evening in the year at G 80.
To Rock Creek Bridge. Geological Park. Chew
Chase and Kensington-Cars irom Fifteenth street
and New York avenIe every fifteen minutes
To Alexandria-Ferry steamer LackaWanna even
hour and Lalf from 6 a. n. to .. IN
To Fort Myer, Arlington National cemetery
Falls Church. and Fairfax Court House-Cars from
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue and AQue
duct Bridge.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
VIII Build Two Battle Shin,

Representative Tawney. chairman of
the House Committee on Appropriations.
was visitor at the White House yester-
day, having been sent for by the Chief
Executive. The Representative Is Of the
opinion that two battle ships viii be the
maximum Of Congress Iiberality to the
navy.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11

Five indictments were returned by
the grand jury yesterday. John Howard
was indicted on a charge OF assault with
a dangerous weapon; Lum Butler. house
breaking. James Ross. assault with a
dangerous weapon: Richard Holmes. I'M
proper conduct, and George Shreve, rob
berry. housebreaking. and larceny.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11

The viii of William Henry Burr. who
died March 6. 1908. dated February Is.
was fled for probate yesterday. The will
provides that all the real estate and per
sonal property be given 10 the widow, in
addition to the testator's perpetual water
right nj EadS Mill. above Georgetown.
The widow is named as executrix.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11

Word has just been received in Wash
ington that on February a. an absolute
divorce was granted TO Mrs. Elizabeth
NJ Andrews, from Wells F. Andrews, of
this city. in the Circuit Court Of Allegan
County, Mich The custody OF the child
was given to the mother.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-11
BOARD IS ANSWERED.
Commissioners Deny Fighting Fire
Safety for Schools.

Charges made by the board OF educa-
ton. IN a statement recently issued by
that body, charging the District Com
missioners with having wantonly cut
down estimates recommended for repairs
and appropriations for the schools. are
answered and refuted by the Commis-
sioners.
In view Of repeated statements" said
Mr.. Maefsrland, yesterday. 'intimating
in varying forms that the Commissioners
have cut fire protection estimates Of the
board Of education. or have disregarded
requests Of that board for measures of
fire projections serious matter r it were
0-ue-I must state, after having a careful
examination Of the records made:
'First-That no fire protection estimates
of the board Of education have been cut
by the Commissioners during the past
seven years.
'Second-That no board of education es-
Inmates under the head OF repairs 10
buildings have been cut during that time.
'"Third-That on the contrary. every
such estimate has been indorsed and
pressed by the Commissioners.
'Fourth-That during the past two years.
no estimate has been submitted by the
publish book giving each school a fire
extinguishers. or other fire protection.
''Fifth-That, under the law. all public
school estimates must be initiated by the
board Of education.
Printed Since 1904.
I'm regard TO the latest statement. which
is to the effect that the board Of educs-
ton, last fall. asked for fire alarm num-
bers for each school. and the right 10
publish book givingeach school a fire
alarm number. which might be 'phoned
just as a box CALI and that the Com
missioners refused 10 stand for this ex-
pense, and the board Of education had the
printing done ar its own expense from
the contingent fund; the records will
show that the printed fire alarm books
have carried the telephone numbers of
the schools as fire alarm stations. to-
gether with the assignment OF engine
and truck companies made for each
school since 1903.
What occurred last year. accoriinR TO
the ofiiciel correspondence between the
chief engineer OF the fire department and
the board of education was that on the
18th of April, 1907, the chief engineer noti-
fed the board of education that a reprint
of the fire alarm book. containing. as for
merly. the telephone numbers of the
schools, as fire-alarm stations. was 10 be
made. and -zre asked to take twenty
three Of these books. the number fur
nished the board in December, 1901 at an
estimated cost OF S10130: that the board
through its vice president, declined. under
date of May !. 1907. TO pay that amount