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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
LOCAL OPTION
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LAW UNDER FIRE
LIQUOR DEALERS WILL
DEMAND RADICAL CHANGES
Next Session of Legislature VIII be
Called Upon for Another Struggle
Over Much Mootcd Qucstion-Scri-
Gus Inroads Made Into Liquor
Business During Recent Years
Leads to Desperate Action.

Antl-local option Legislation is des-
tined to poke its nose into the busl-
ness that will come before the next
legislature. says the Portland Journal.
The liquor dealers of the state want
three cardinal changes made in the
local option law as it now stands. The
anti-saloon league will oppose their
requests. however, so that there is
every indication of big fight over
the question during the session.
The liquor interests of the state in
general and of Portland in particu-
lar, want three things. They ask that
the local option law be so amended
that cities and towns of 5000 or more
Inhabitants will be exempt from the
operation of county local option cleo
tions They want the proportion of
signatures necessary to call local
option question up before the people
to be raised from 10 per cent, as
under the present law, to 90 per cent.
They want the law amended so that
once an election is held in any pre-
clnct or district no other similar local
option election can be held in that dis
trict for two years.
As the law now stands 1t Is possible,
or has been demonstrated in the cases
o. Pendleton, Medford and various
other towns, for the rural dlsticts Of
a county TO be joined with a town on
the local option question with the re-
suit that the rural anti-saloon vote
overwhelms the liquor vote of the
towns and closes the towns against
the wishes of a majority of the towns
residents. The saloon interests con-
tend that this is not fair and that the
municipal governments can control
their own liquor rights
The law now requires that the sig
natures OF 10 per cent. of the voters
of any district can compel the SUBJ
mission of the local option question
to the people. The saloon interests
contend that this proportion should
be raised to 20 per cent of the legal
voters of any district
It is now possible for the anti
saloon league to call an election in any
district at any election, If the dis
trict refuses to vote dry the anti
saloon people can call the question up
AT the next election, no matter when
that date may fall. Should the dis
trict vote dry, however, the saloon
people cannot call the question up
again for two years. The saloon men
contend that this Is not fair and ask
that both the saloon interests and the
anti-saloon league be put on the
same footing.
In addition to these general provi-
sions there Is a movement on the east
side to so amend the law that the
suburban residence districts cannot
be Joined with the downtown districts
for the purpose of voting on local op-
ton.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
AT Paso Robles Hot Springs.

Among the many charming stop
ping places in California is Paso Ro-
bles Hot Springs.
Here are conditions ideal for rest
full recreation; quiet, congenial sur
roundings and modern, almost luxuri-
Gus accommodations.
Paso Robles Hot Springs is a Win
ter Resort hotel with the hospitality
of home; healing Spring without
the atmosphere OF sanatorium; an
enchanting country place with the
conveniences of a great resort.
Ask any o. r. & N. Agent for illus
trated booklet, "Paso Robes Hot
Springs"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
This Is Worth Reading.

Leo F. Zellnski, OF 6S Gibson street.
Buffalo, N. Y, says: II cured the
most annoying cold sore I ever had
with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. ap-
piled this salve once day for two
days, when every trace Of the sore
was gone" Heals all sores. Sold un-
der guarantee at Tallman a Co.'S and
Pendleton Drug Co.'s drug stores, 25c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31

Shanghai, Dec 31.-Distingushed
delegates from many nations are here
today to take part in the internatlon-
al conference at which the powers are
to fix upon the details for the cessa-
ton Of the cultivation Of opium with
i'm their territories in order to assist
China in the suppression of the use
of opium among the Chinese people.
The Chinese delegates are practical,
English-speaking men, one Of them
being an ex-consul general at Singa-
pore. one a doctor educated abroad,
and one a railway director well quail
fled to. undertake preparatory work.
Il is expected that the Chinese gov
ornment will hereafter be represented
by an official of high rank, propor-
tionate to the Importance of this ma
ticnal question.
Missionary doctors continue to re-
port a large increase In the sale of
anti-opium remedies. whicn, contain
ing morphia, produce results worse
than opium smoking. 1t is evidently
desirable that effective measures
should be taken by the Chinese gov
eminent to prevent the Illicit impor-
tation and sale of morphia, and es-
pecially is II desirable that Japan, fol-
lowing the example of other nations,
should prohibit the export of morphia
to China.
Prohibition drives men and women
t. the use Of cocaine. morphine, opium
and other drugs, according to DIR.
Hamilton E. Wright one of the three
United States commissioners to the
International Opium congress.
DR.. Wright declares he has found
the drug habit to be advanced fur
tier in those states having strict anti
liquor laws. while in the wet" states
the reverse is the case.
Chinese Favor Restriction.
Dr. Wright said that, contrary to
the general belief, the Chinese users
OF the drug and the opium-eaters both
are anxious to see the law enforced
as to its sale. while the Chinese pip
ers" are strong advocates of total abb
stinence from the drug for the rising
generation His information as to the
white users of opium is not as definite
on account of the greater difficulty
in locating them.
DR.. Wright declares there has been
steady increase in importation of
opium into the United States since
1873, though there. was a larger Chi
nese population then than now and
the laws against its importation were
not so severe.
The Importation of the crude pro-
duct in the past five years has in
creased 100000 pounds, he says.
The Chinese physicians, he declares
are leaders in the effort to find a cure
for the opium habit. They are now
using a cure discovered not long ago
in Shanghai, and they claim for it
success. The new cure is being test
ed officially in New York.
Dr. Wright's studies have developed
that fifty per cent. of the Chinese in
the United States habtually use the
drug, 80 per cent. occasionally, nearly
| 90 per cent on rare occasions and a
few refrain from its use. Seventy-five
per cent of the opium brought into
the United States is made into NOR
phine and 80 per cent. of that drug is
sold illicitly, according to DR.. Wright.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
Guilty of Counterfeitlng.

Passing counterfeit money is no
worse than substituting some unknown
worthless remedy for Foley's Honey
and Tar, the great cough and cold
remedy that cures the most obstinate
coughs and heals the lungs. Pendle-
ton Drug Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
"Deyil'S Auction"

Chas. H. Yale's Everlasting Devils
Auction" which has for twenty-eght
years held the confidence of the thea
ter-going public to the extent of an
nually resurrecting the standing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31

Good stenographer and bookkeeper
wanted; permanent position to right
party. Apply at East Oregonian
office.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-12-31
CRUSADE AGAINST
OPIUM STARTED
DELEGATES FROM MANY
NATIONS MEET IN CHINA

Representatives Of the Power Endeav-
oring to Fix Upon Details of Plan
of Action to Aid Chinese Empire in
the Suppression of the Opium Using
Habt-Use of Drug In United
States Increasing.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
ELECTIONS IN WISCONSIN
Primary Law Covers all Nominal
lions.


MADISON. Wis, April 7.-Elee-
tions are in progress today through
out Wisconsin for the election of the
following national convention dele
gates and judicial officers:
Twenty-six delegates for each po-
litical party to the national conven-
ton of such party called for the pur-
pose of nominating a president OF the
United States; four of said delegates
TO be elected in the state at large and
two in each congressional district. A
justice of the supreme court in place
of the Hon. Robert NJ. Bashford. APP
pointed to fill vacancy caused by
death of the Hon. John B. Cassoday,
for the unexpired term ending on the
first Monday in January. 1910. Cir
cult judges in the Second, Third. Sew
enth. Eighth and Ninth judicial cir
cults. and such municipal judges as
are required by law to be elected at
this time
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
HENEY AFTER RUFF
Win Try BOOdler in Court Aside
From Ford.

From Ford.
SAN FRANCISCO, april, 7.-Dis-
trict Attorney Langdon announced
today that the trials of Tirey L. Ford
of the United Railroads and Abra-
ham Ruef would be conducted at the
same time in two different depart
ments of the superior court. 1t is
said that to do this 1t will be neces-
sary for the prosecution to employ
special counsel.
According to the plans mapped out
by the district attorney. Francis J.
Heney will conduct the trial of Ruef
before Judge DoOling. which win be-
gin tomorrow with the drawing of a
jury. Heney will no doubt ask the
assistance of Assistant District At
torney Cook. 1t will then be nee
essary for special counsel to conduct
the Ford case. which win begin per
emptorily Thursday. In this respect
the name OF Hiram Johnson. who act
ed In the Schmitz case. has been
mentioned. The jurors will be drawn
from the new panel selected at the
beginning of the year.
Ford is to be tried on indictment
St2. that charging him with Offering
bride to former Supervisor Daniel
q. Coleman. A stipulation was made
that the defense be allowed 40 days
In which 10 prepare its bill of exeep-
tions. Attorney A. A. Moore wanted
further delay before the trial was
begun. but II was ordered continued
until Thursday. The other trolley
cases, involving Ford, Patrick CAL
houn. Thornwell Mutually and Will
lam NJ. Abbott. we're continued until
April go. against the objection of the
defense Attorney Moore still per-
sisted that Patrick Calhoun should
be the first of the trolley defendants
to be tried.
Ford read to the court an addition
OF his plea OF not guilty. made Sep
TENDER of last year. II reads as
| follows:
In addition to his plea OF not
guilty. made herein, the defendant
pleads that he has already been ac-
quilted OF the offense charged and
that he has already been in jeopardy
for the otfense charged"
The prosecution entered denial
TO the additional plea. and Judge
I.awlor seemed OF the opinion that
IL was for the jury to decide.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
LIQUOR ISSUE IN ILLINOIS
Chicago 20 Decide Sunday Opening
or Closing Law.

CHICAGO, April IA determined
fight for and against the Sunday OPP
ening of saloons marks the spring
election in Chicago today. Voters in
other sections of the state will be
given an opportunity to decide be-
tween the warning factions Of the
'wets" and "drys." Leaders in the
movement for an open Sunday are
iubilant and declare that Chicago
viii today be rescued from the reign
of hypocrisy" The appearance of a
ballot on the Sunday question in to-
days election was brought about by
the united societies, which collected
1880 feet of signatures. represent
ing the desires of nearly 10000 vot-
ers to pass upon the question. The
petitions made a pile nearly seven
feet in height and justify the united
societies workers in their hope for a
successful termination of their fight.
Local option is the principal issue
to be decided by the spring elections
In over three fourths of the I02 ILL
nois counties. Springfield, the state
capital. has been the scene of a hot
campaign. The liquor dealers of that
city combined TO give horrible ex-
ample" by voluntarily closing all of
the saloons for a few days, in order
to show the voters what the city will
resemble under the order of things
proposed by the anti-saloon league
workers. The ''wets" are hopeful
that this practical illustration will
bring about q revulsion of sentiment
which will send the 'drys" to over
whelming defeat in the election.
Twelve hundred townships and
towns are taking part in today s
gigantic contest between the forces
of personal liberty" and the oppon-
ents of the rum demon" Spirited
campaigns have been waged in all OF
them. Leaders of the Illinois anti
saloon league are confidently predict
ing that from 1900 to 5000 saloons
will be wiped out of existence in the
state today.
Today's elections are being held
under the provisions of a township
city and village local option law
The last local option elections pre-
viously held in the state took place
last November. when. out of 161 pre-
cincts in the southern part of the
state. l42 voted dry This was her
aided as a great victory by the anti,
saloon league officials, and they are
hopeful of repeating the victory on q
larger scale today.
In this city, the stronghold of the
liquor traffic in Illinois, one half Of
the area is dry territory. saloons
having been abolished from all tbs
principal residence districts.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

The people Of this city are pleased
to see the city hall contract go to q
home contractor. In fact. we believe
that a resident contractor who en-
ploys persons living in the city should
be given the preference over an out
slider. who would import most II not
all his help. There is nothing like
keeping the money at home II we
wish to obtain the greatest prosperity
and do what is for the benefit Of the
city.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

State rights and state wrongs are
frely discussed since the famous su-
preme court decision In the Mime
sofa railroad case. II is a long step
lmpeFialward when an inferior fed
eFal court can take q case out OF the
state court before its constitutionality
has been decided BY It's supreme tri-
bunal. There Is too much OF a ten
deney in these days of concentration
tIOn and Capitalization and of unwar-
ranted interference by federal courts
IN purely state Affairs.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

him In the White House some day.
Hearst is a great man-great in one
thing only-his faculty OF surround
ing himself with the best newspaper
men in the country-men whose abil-
ity has made him prominent as a sue
cessful builder of big dailies. Some
people have greatness thrust upon
them by the work OF others. Hearst
is in this class; he pays big salaries
for big brains.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
WELCOME THE FLEET
San Diego Making Extensive Prepare
tiOns to Receive Warships.

tiOns to Receive Warships.
SAN DIEGO. Cal, April with
the arrival OF the battleship fleet on |
San Diego now but a few days dis
tant. enthusiasm in this city is pas
sing all bounds and the celebration to
be held here will doubtless be |
the most remarkable ovation in |
the history of the American |
navy. Later Los Angeles, Santa |
Barbara and San Francisco will have |
an opportunity to demonstrate their |
hospitality. but San Diego, by reason
of being the first American city on
the Pacific coast to welcome the sail
ors, is determined to take precedence
also in the enthusiasm of its greet |
ing. For weeks the various commit
tees have been working night and
day, and the results of their labors
are already apparent. Thousands of
invitations have been sent to prom
inent citizens of California, Arizona
and New Mexico and assurances of
large crowds of distinguished visitors
have been received.
Pictures Of Rear Admiral Evans
and other officers plaster the town.
The stores are running over with SOU
venir postal cards relating to the
fleet. Everywhere 1t is fleet, feet,
fleet. and also along the coast.
New features are constantly being
added. the latest being a novel one
IL is proposed that each sailor in the
feet be presented with dozen big
oranges and a boquet of flowers.
That would mean about $1,000 bou-
quets and 100000 oranges.
There will be boat races by the
crews of the feet for prizes offered
by the people of San Diego, also nu-
merous dances, banquet to the Off
GERS, illumination of the city and har-
Dor, land and naval parades and con-
certs.
| A jeweled sword will be presented
to Admiral Evans and his wife will
receiving a ieweled gold key, SYM
bolizing the freedom of the city"
Plans for the great demonstration
and review at San Francisco are now
nearing completion.
Forty-five American fighting ships
will occupy San Francisco bay The
secretary of the navy, aboard the
Yankton as his flagship. will review
the fleet, which will include the six
teen battleships of Admiral Evans
squadron, the West Virginia, the
Nevada, the 1880 ton cruisers Ten
nessee, Washington. South Dakota.
California, Pennsylvania, Colorado
and Maryland, the cruisers Charles
ton, Milwaukee, st. Louis and Albany,
and the torpedo boats and auxiliary
ships. They will anchor in the bay
from Mission Wharf to Hunters
Point, out of the line of ferries be-
tween San Francisco and Oakland.
but in easy view of each city.
The Yankton, bearing the flag of
Secretary Metcalf, will pass between
the columns of ships to the roar of
saluting guns and the music of naval
bands.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
FlorIda SunllaY srhnnls.

oCALA. Fla. April Religious
workers. young and old. from all sec
lions OF Florida, gathered in oeala
today for the annual session Of the
State Sunday School association.
which will be held here during the
next three days. Members OF local
churches have arranged to entertain
the visitors In lavish manner.
Among the speakers win be Mrs.
Mary Foster Bryner, Geld worker OF
the international Sunday School assO-
citation. Charles Tillman OF Atlanta
Is in charge Of the musical program.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
DELAwARE REPUBLICANS
Holding Most Exciting Convention in
Years.

Years.
DOVER, Del. April 7.-Repuhli-
cans assembled here today in what
promises to be one of the most excit-
ing conventions in years. A move
ment to instruct the delegation for
Taft has been set on foot. but many
of the party leaders are in favor OF an
uninstrueted delegation. The state
convention. which consists OF 100 del
egates will select four delegates
at large and two delegates from
the congressional district of Della
ware to the republican national
convention at Chicago. BY party Gus
tom one Of these shall be from the
city Of Wilmington. one from rural
New Castle county. two from Kent
county and two from SUSSEX.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

There is peculiar situation in the
lower house of congress ON account
of the democratic hlibuster to force
the republican leaders to allow the
presidents reform bills to be report
ed from the committees. Ii may be
unwarranted interference in a family
row. but the people believe it justi-
fable.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
wooD-GATEs WEDDING
Prominent New York People Are the
Contracting Parties.

NontFaGtAn& EaFue~-
NEW YORK. April Miss Mary
underhill Wood and Merrill Edwards
Gates Jr.. a prominent attorney. were
married in the ehantry OF Grace
church al noon today. The bride is
the only daughter of the late William
II. S. Wood. who was president OF
the William Wood & Co. publishing
house.
Mr.. Gates. chief attorney Of the Lee
gal Aid society OF New York city. Is
the Oldest son Of Dr. Morrill, Edwards
Gates, formerly president OF Rutgers
and Amherst colleges, Who Is now .
resident OF Washington.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

Mr.. Hearst's new party is organ
lied for the purpose Of reform. as
are most such parties, but We have
an idea that Willie expects enough
prominence in the movement to land
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07
Farm and Fruit Lands

40 acres fruit and pasture land located on the
Snake river in the state of Washington, 12O acres
of which is bar land and all well improved 40
acres all set to fruits and all in bearing, mostly
peaches of the finest varieties. Some very fine
varieties of cherries-som of the trees yielded
100 boxes each last year. There are also some
good varieties of plums, pears, apricots, prunes,
three fourths of of blackberries which
netted $500 last season, also strawberries and
other small fruits. There is a good room res
idence large barn and other buildings abund-
ance of spring water pped to the house, corral
and garden. There is also a pumping plant locat-
ed on the river for irr'Oation purposes. This
land is especially adapted for fruit growing and
vegetable raising 8 acres of this land produced
$1,000 in tomatoes last season. There is no bet
ter fruit land climate than this in the west.
If you are looking for investment of this kind
let hear from you.
farm land with good buildings House "a by "a,
barn "a by 40, poultry house 10 by 80, fine young
orchard of IS assorted Iruit trees, 35 acres of
level land in cultivation, balance all tillable
land, with 10000 feet of mixed pine tim
Der and 500 cords of wood This land is located
one mile from Occur d'Alene lake, and only
miles from the city; good wagon road, fine water
100 acres all No. 1 fruit land with 5000 bearing
apple trees of the best winter and some fall va
rieties; $50 bearing peach trees of the very best
varieties, also so cherry trees all in bearing, and
some fine varieties of plums, pears, apricots and
prunes, also all kinds of small fruits such
strawberries, raspberres currants, etc.; a SPLEEN
did residence and a large barn. This
farm is we'll improved and the location is ideal.
Railroad station within a few rods. This prop
perry is right and the price is right. There is
no better investment for the money
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

The Press Publishing Co., the
Print Shop by the Lake, prints for
particular people.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-04-07

Some OF the western congressman
have been grilling Clifford Pinchot to
brown turn, but the chief forester
seems to stand it without much
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The Maui news. [volume] (Wailuku, Maui, H.I.) 1900-current, 1908-12-05
kahului Ball
Players Luau
Expects to Retain The Ray
mOnd Trophy Finally.

The Kahului Athletic Associa-
ton celebrated the close of the Ka-
hului Saturday base ball season by
giving 4 luau and ball Saturday
evening last.
Before the guests sat down to do
justice to a bountiful spread of good
things Mr.. J N. 5. Williams in a
few well chosen words presented
the kahului r. r. Base ball team
with the trophy, a silver cup, which
they won from the Paia team.
On receiving the trophy Mr.. w.
: Mountcastle responded for the
winners and pointed with pride to
record of the Kahului base ball
nine which had won all the base ball
trophies offered on Maui for the
year 1908, and felt confident of its
ability to hold on to the RAYMOND
Ranch trophy and to win it finally
the coming season.
II. English also made short
speech to the effect that the Kahu-
lui nine would make good and be
able to hold on to its laurels a.
gainst all comers the next season.
The guests then proceeded to en-
JOY the Iuau prepared for the occa-
sion by Mrs r. Wilkinson and her
corps of able assistants.
After which there was music and
dancing and general merry-making
unit. about 10 p. III. when the as
dispersed and the guests
sped home on the trains to Paia.
to Puunene and to Wailuku.