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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
REPRESENT YOUR PEOPLE.

If Eastern oregon legislators do
not stand together in defense of the
normal school at Weston they will
not be doing their duty by their peo-
pie.
Eastern oregon is a growing empire.
Already it IS fast becoming some
thing more than a stock raising
wheat growing country. Irrigation
bitches and new transportation lines
are taking the breath of life into
places that have lain dormant in the
past. The plains are daily becoming
more closely peopled.
This progress is something the leg
islature should consider. 1t should
be encouraged. The one educational
institution this section of the state
has should be left here. 1t should
not be stolen for the benefit of an
other portion of the state-for city
that is already abundantly blessed.
Especially is this true since it has
been plainly shown that the three
present normal schools meet the
needs Of the state better than would
one institution at Portland. With
conditions as they are there is no
sound reason for concentrating the
three normal schools into one insti-
tuition. 1t would be simply a move
to benefit Portland at the expense OF
the rest of the state. To do this the
state would have to vacate its pres
ent normal school property and spend
an immense sum in building a new
school.
If the legislature acts with consid-
Grafton for the needs of the entire
state and with any view to the future
1t will leave the present normal
schools exactly where they are. 1t
will vote down the one school bill by
such a majority that the knockers
will never appear again.
While the fight is on Umatilla coun-
ty looks to her legislators to repre-
sent the interests Of this county and
Of eastern Oregon. They were cho-
sen for that purpose.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
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WHY A pRoBLEMe
Weston Leader.)

Again let us observe that the nor
NAL schools are not "problem, :"
here in Oregon, any more than they
are a problem in any other state. II
let alone and given halfway decent
support, they will justify their ex-
istence.
But If they are problem and u
nuisance, as cOntended by their enc
mics, the consistent way is to abolish
them altogether; say that Oregon has
no use for normals, anyway, and let
their students go to Washington, ida
no and California.
To abolish the present normal
schools with the idea of establishing
one central school at Portland, as
proposed in the bill introduced by
senator Smith of Marion, is neither
measure of economy nor utility.
The oft-repeated argument that the
normals are merely local CRAFTS"
which is supremely silly to those who
know anything about them, would ap-
ply with equal force to Portland. No
one who has studied the situation
doubts that the central normal would
be virtually city training school for
Portland teachers. 1t is certain that
very few students from eastern ore.
gon would be able to take advantage
of such so-called central school,"
At its last session the legislature
Settled the problem" by providing
for single board of control for the
the normals, and agreeing to abide by
the recommendations OF this board.
The governor carefully selected its
members from counties not containing
normal schools and ii Is board
manifestly impartial and dis!nterest-
ed. With a single exception, its
members united in a report in favor
of the maintenance of three schools.
at Ashland, Weston and Monmouth.
The legislature has only to adopt this
report, and ii will be doing its full
duty. The issue this season is SIM
pie and by no means veXatious, as the
enemies of the schools would have
us believe. Abiding by the wishes of
the board, the schools have no lobby
lists at Salem, and the Legislature is
left unvexed to calmly consider the
report on its merits. If the amount
of money asked for is considered too
much (although it seems little enough
to those acquainted with the needs
of the eastern oregon schooD let it
be scaled down to meet the views OF
the legislature But let the schools be
maintained as recommended, or else
abolished altogether. with no provi
sion for a costly new institution to re-
place them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
A NEW MATE.
Milton Eagle.)

After having been connected with
the Milton Eagle in various capacities
for 20 years, the past 10 years as
publisher and manager, Mr.. c. f.
Brown, on February 1. retired from
active participation in the affairs of
the paper, having leased his interest
and good will in the plant and busi-
ness to Mr.. H. A. Clemens, newspa-
per man of wide experience who has
been connected with the paper for
the past three months as manager of
for period of two years.
Mr.. Brown is a member of the real
estate firm of Manela & Co, and will
devote his entire time and attention
to the business Of that firm, the rap
idly growing business of the COM
pany necessitating such a move.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
ARMENIAN LULLABY.

If thou wilt shut thy drowsy eyes,
My mulberry one, my golden sun!
The rose shall sing thee lullabys,
My pretty cosset lambkn
And thou shalt swing in an almond
tree,
With a flood of moonbeams rocking
thee
A silver beat on a golden sea,
My velvet love, my nesting dove,
My own pomegranate blossom!
The stork shall guard thee passing
well
All night, my sweet my dlmple
feet
And bring the myrrh and asphodel,
My gentle-rain- in-of-springtime,
And for thy slumbrous play shall
twine,
The diamond stars with an emerald
vine
To trail in the waves Of ruby wine,
My myrtle bloom, my hearts per-
fume,
MY little chirplng sparrow!
And when the morn wakes up to see
Ny apple bright, my souls delight.
The partridge shall come calling thee.
My jar Of milk-and-honey!
Yes, thou shalt know what mystery
lies
In the amethyst deep Of curtained
skies,
II thou wilt fold thy onyx eyes,
You wakeful one, you naughty son,
You cooling little turtle.
Eugene Field.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

nature the redman is passing, soon
there will be neither chief nor fol-
lowers.
But while the Indians survive,
white men can surely grant them
the shadow of their former life II
not the reality. Let them have their
chiefs and their pow vows. They
cannot be white men, The attempt
to make them such has been tragic
failure,
As for Umapine, here's hoping he
will live up to his promise; that he
will enjoy his title and that his
will be beneficial to
his tribeanen, Soon he will be in
the happy hunting ground where he
,an live as his fathers did with no IN
dian agent to bother him.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
INTROSPECTION.
(Pilot Rock Record0


While it may be said to the credit
Of the people of this part of Una
tilla county that only few of them
have been influenced by the Alberta
or Idaho ignus factus, despite the fact
that distance lends enchantment to
the view," It is important to call at
tention TO the wisdom Of each indi-
vidual doing a little thinking for
himself and above all other things to
consider well the opportunities to be
embraced at home. Pilot Rock and
the country tributary are not being
doomed by SPECTATORS, but the
growth that Is being made is steady
and sure, which means much for both
the town and its environment
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

POWER.

. Strong is the hand that grasps .
the burning brand .
Of deadly anguish from some .
writhing soul; bK
Brave is the voice whose accents .
of command .
Give TO the brain once more a .
wise control. 0
. Fearless the eye that looks on .
human woe .
And with calm gaze a new .
. born hope instills; .
. Noble the deed which can again .
. bestOw .
Some need of solace for our .
. earthly ills. .
. -Lurana w. Sheldon in New .
= York Times. .
a a q q q a a |.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
BOOST, DON'T KNOCK.
echo Register.)

In all cities or towns of any size
we continuously hear the slogan,
"Boost, don't knock" but In no part
Of the country is it so common as in
this section of the west. Every town
has its boosters, men who are willing
to sacrifice their own interests that
they may help their town to forge
ahead. Eugene is boosting and re-
ceiving her reward. Walla Walla is
boosting and is growing. Spokane has
a booster club that is doing good
workout all Of these places are do
ing their boosting by advertising, by
telling what they are doing and what
they are going to do in the future.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

Fighting Bob" says that Japan is
more likely to have a war with Rus
sia than with the United States. If
that is the case, then perhaps this
country can afford TO run its internal
affairs as it sees fit. From reading
some of the presidents hasty missives
to California's governor one would
imagine that Japan had this country
by the throat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
A STUDY IN ANATOMY

When the butcher responded to hi
telephone bell, the shrill voice Of a lit
tie Cirl greeted his ears.
'Heilc, is this Mr.. W"
yes" he answered kindly
"Well. do you know awning about
where grandpa's liver is? We've
OOked everywhere but fe can't find
t. (FIom succe ~ Ma a4.ne."J
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

Four hundred good looking German
girls are coming to oregon looking
for husbands. That is very compli-
mentary to Oregon. 1t is especially
gratifying to note that they intend to
descend upon this section of the state.
Here they will find "shones wetter"
and doubtless all the husbands they
want
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
q q a. BEST TREATMENT
-. -. - FOR CKTARRH

best treatment for Cah because is perfect blood
purifier only medicine that is able to get down into the crcua
the catarrhal matter and impurities which produce
membranes and kept intamed
irad impure and infected condition OF the blood Catarrh VIII
dangerous symptoms ringing noises IN the
cars dropping back into the throat headaches waey eyes difficult
breathing disorders and weakened health cannot per
blood purified Nothing equals s. s. s. Tor this
the root OF the trouble and removes every
blood and enche this vital fluid so
supplied with nutye hthu qualities in
stead being constantly named by impurities the ccu
ton Then begin and when SIS has entirely
purified blood Caah permanently cured and the general heat
greatly built up medical advice desired sent Ire
to all who write. -
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA, GA.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
\ SUGGESTION.

There should be way to settle the
contention over the closing of Aura
and Lilleth streets so as to make room
for the new depot grounds Here is
a suggestion upon the subject.
If it is found that the closing of the
streets will affect the value of any
property in the immediate vicinity,
then let an impartial board be Sc
lected to assess the benefits and dam
ages from the change.
1t is easily possible that some in
juries will result from the closing of
the two streets. Mr. vogers prop
erty it seems will suffer most. If
such is true he is entitled to redress.
But regarding this disinterested peo-
pie should decide.
What the people want is to see a
new depot erected. They do not want
to see the improvement blocked.
Nothing can be gained by delay. Men
will always object to having their
streets closed. In the future the OBJ
lection may stronger than at pres
ent. HF
If the city councilmen will take this
subject up in a diplomatic manner
they can doubtless settle the question
satisfactorily. They can do justice
by local property owners and at the
same time make it possible for the
0. R. & y. company to erect their
depot.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08
GOOD PRICES FOR WOOL.
(WallnWa Snnl

IWdTTOWd SUU.J
That wool will be good price the
coming year Is the opinion of the
sheepmen at the present time. Al
ready there is a buyer in the valley
who is offering to contract the clip
for 20 cents per pound. The offer
has been made to several local sheep
men.
1t Is reported from southern Idaho
towns that the clip in that section has
been contracted at prices ranginag
from 20 70 % cenfs.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

According to the Oregonian the
normal schools are a nuisance and it
cannot speak too contemptuously
regarding them. But the Oregonian
is not a fair witness upon the subject.
1t would like to secure these nuisances
for its own town.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-08

With wool prices soaring upward
and every indication of a bountiful
wheat crop, eastern Oregon people
may well prepare to smile. But they
will smile, anyway, however matters
may be.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
vEToEs THE BILL.
President Sees Possible Monopoly OF
The Country's Water Power.

Washington, Jan. 15.-PreSident
Roosevelt sent a special message to
the House today with his veto of the
bill providing for the construction of
a dam across James river, in Stone
county, Missouri, the purpose of the
dam being to get water to create cleo
trio power. He declared that the gov
eminent to get control of the water
power of the country is still in its
infancy, but that Unless it is control-
ed the history of the oil industry will
be repeated in the hydro electric power
industry with the results for more OPP
pressive and disastrous for the peo-
pie.
1T it true" he added" that the great
bulk Of our potential water power is
yet undeveloped, but the sites which
are now controlled by combinations
are those which offer the greatest adj
vantages and therefore hold strategic
position" He says that THE bill gives
to the grantee valuable privilege,
which by it's very nature is nonopolis-
tic and does not contain the conditions
essential to protect the public inter-
est
Il consider myself bound" he con-
tinued, "as far as exercise of my eX-
ecutive power will allow to do for the
people, in preventing Of monopoly OF
their resources what I believe they
would do for themselves if they We're
in a position to act
The message was received at the
close of the day and was received
indifferently. After its reading it was
referred to committee on interstate and
foreign commerce.
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London Local Papers.

Every district in London has two or
three weekly papers devoted to its
local affairs. Some of them serve up
local history, and that is commcndabie
when it is well and accurately done.
Picturesque legends and traditions are,
however. too apt to be readily accept
Cd as proved facts. For instance. it
was recently stated that the London
estates OF the Portnan family We're
acquired in this way. Two centuries
ago the Portman of the period was
struck by the inferiority of London
milk. So he brought up some of his
own cows from Dorsetshire, and for
their accommodation acquired fields
now covered by Portman square. and
the surrounding streets. Unfortunate
ly for this pretty story. the lands in
quetson have belonged to the family
ever since the time of Sir William Port
man, chief justice in the time of Queen
Mary.-London Chronicle.
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EVACUATION OF CUBA
Attended by Two Notable Events Fri
day in Havana.

Havana. Jan. 1.-Two significant events
today marked the approaching end of
American administration of affairs in Gu
ba. Major General Barry, commanding
the army of Cuban pacification at Camp
Columbia, issued a farewell address of
congratulation to the troops still on the
island and those who have already left
for home. Governor Magoon tonight was
a guest of honor and principal speaker.
at a gala banquet in the National theatre
rendered by the commercial and indus
trial bodies of Havana. This function
was attended by more than 500 prominent
Cubans and Spaniards resident in Ha-
vana. the members of the diplomatic
corps and dignitaries of the state and
church.
The banquet, which was the largest
ever held. was also in honor Of the Pres
ident-elect, General Jose Miguel Gomez.
and the Vice President lect, Alfredo
Zayas. and the defeated Presidential and
Vice Presidential candidates on the Con-
servative ticket General Mario Menecal
and Rafael MOntOro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
gath ANNUAL REUNION.
Old and New Students Of Shaw Bust
ness College Meet Socially.

The students of the Shaw Business Col
lege, both old and new. and their friends
gathered in goodlv numbers Friday even
ing at Woodmen hall on the occasion of
their oath anniversary Not only were
Principal +. c. Hamilton. First Assistant
Chester Fowles and Miss Stackpole, as
sistant in the stenographic department of
the Augusta college. present, but F. L.
Shaw of Portland the head of the Shaw
Business College system in the State,
Eonored the event with his presence
The hall was attractivey decorated
Streamers of crepe paper of white and
purple. the scnool colors. We're festooned
from the ceiling and twined about the
cha ndeliers, while upon the side walls
were displayed the school banners. with
IS. B. c. in letters of white upon a
purple back ground. The first part of the
evening was given over to a concert PRO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16

gram by Lees Orchestra of Gardner. at
which the following numbers were rem
dered:
of the Guards" V. Bavavelle
Orchestra.
Overture-"Frolics of Cupid,
Orchestra.
Reading-"Great College Circus Fight,
Guy A. Pickard.
Selection-"Gertana" Spanish,
Orchestra.
Bessie Martin.
James DeMar
Orchestra.
..The Original Creeper" characteristic,
Mae Davis.
The concert program was followed by a
dance order of nine numbers and three
extras, which proved very delightful and
gave many opportunities for renewing
old acquaintance. The committee III
charge of the anniversary exercises con-
sisted of Guy Pickard, Burton Beecher'
Earle Fossett, Lena Murray, Bessie Mar
tin and Helen Nye.
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A HAPPY OCCASION.
Mrs. Nancy Berry Celebrates ooh
Birthday Friday On Crosby Street.

Mrs. Nancy Berry. one OF Augusta S
young old ladies, celebrated her 9Otn
birthday Friday at her home. 23 Cross
by street, and the day was made a
happy one to her by calls from friends
and the receipt of many testimonials in
honor Of the occasion. Mrs. Berry's
home was formerly in Gardiner bat
for the past eight years she has lived
in Augusta with her daughter. Mrs.
Eulcta +. Wilcox. and grandson, g.
Elwood Wilcox, and her life here has
been very happy one.
Mrs. Berry. who was born in 1919,
is one of the oldest ladies in the city,
but aside from being affected by some
of the infirmitieS which come with
age her health is very good. Her in
tellect is as clear as ever. she takes
a deep interest in everything that is
going on and keeps we'll posted on cur
rent events. Her many friends in Au-
gusta and Gardiner will unite in ex-
tending congratulations and best
wishes for continued health and happi-
ness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-16
SAGADAH0C..
RICHMOND o.

Mrs. Charles Day went to Bath FRI
day evening where she acted as mar
shall at an installation Of officers OF
Genesta Chapter. No. 10, o. f. s. Mrs.
Katherine Morrill,, past grand matron
of Augusta. was the installing officer.
AN interesting debate took place at
the Richmond High school Friday af-
tcrnoon between the Senior boys and
the Senior girls. The girls won by
vote of the school,, The question was:
DO Inventions Improve the Condition
OF the I4aboring Class?' The boys had
the negative and the girls the affirma-
tive. The following was the order: Al
firmative, Miss Borjisson, Miss Bryant
and Miss Ward; negative. Messrs Rog-
e,s, Baker, Borjesson, Grant and See
kinS
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A Tribute to Susan w. Waldron.

A life like that Of Miss Susan w.
Waldron'S, the earthly part of which
has just closed. is a blessing to the
world. though she would be the last
to think it of herself. For many years
in great fathfulness she ministered to
an aged mother. shutting herself away
from much she was fitted to enjoy. Her
chief interests outside of home were
in Missions She was q jealous sup
porter of the Woman's Board, collector
for the American Missionary Associa-
ton. for many years treasu of the
Congregational church in Augusta.
which she joined in 1858. She was
also interested in the Womans Chris
tian Temperance Union. After the
death OF her mother. when life seemed
about to give her the opportunities and
enjoymcnts she craved, she was mt
by the verdict, perhaps two years
more of life for You"
With patience and submission she
took up the cross of physical suffer-
ing. making the most of all the bright
ness she could find. and finding it IN
unlikely places. There We're few
months of travel and pleasure and
then coming to Augusta for brief
farewell of. the loved places and friends,
she became too i'll to return to East
Weymouth, Mass. where she had "N-
peCtcd to make her future home. Quiet
~ sweetly, bravely. without complaint,
or murmur, slowly she faded away I'M
der the loving care of friends. who
failed not in any earthly miniStratiOnS
She slept to wake in Heaven in che
care OF the Angels.
S B. G..
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"Come Back to Erin"

The audience which witnessed the
presentation of the Irish comedy drama
Come Back to Erin" at the Opera
house Friday night was not a large one,
but il was very enthusiastic and made
u2 in applause what it lacked in num-
bers The story of the drama, which Is
an elaboration of the sketch former
ly presented by Callahan and Mack on
the vaudeville stage, is very simple
one Tom Burke, an Irish lad. who has
entered the American army, is confined
in prison at Fort Apache for crime
OF which he is innocent and his lnno-
cence is discovered and he is brought
back to the old Irish home by Klllar-
ney lakes by his sisters sweetheart,
Larry Dillon. The play affords an OPP
portunity for a series of Irish melodies
and dances III the first and third acts,
which are very pretty and cleverly ex-
ecMted.
The play is written for Charles Mack,
who appears in the leading role of Lar
nv Dillon, and consequently he is on
the stage during nearly all of the play
and in his Interpretation of his role
combines humor and pathos III true
Irish fashion. Joseph Davis as Michael
Kcrrigan, was a typical Irishman OF
the old sort and furnished abundant
laughter for the audience. Edith Bel
lows as Shela Burke was very low
able Irish colleen and Carrie Burke
and Eta Bastedo as the Kerrigan
twins. Kitty and Nellie, in their Irish
dances did creditable work. The lead
ing characters received good support
from the other members of the COM
O1nV
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BATES FRESHMAN ELECT
BASKETBALL OFFICIALS.

Lewiston. Me-, Jan. 15.-(Special).-
The Freshmen have elected George F..
Conklin, Jr., of Boston, Mass, as cap
tain for their class basketball team
Ernest Herman Brunquist Of Attleboro,
Mass, has been elected manager. There
have been Is men out for practice who
have had experience in interscholastic
basketball. About as many more are
out for the team who have had little or
no experience. The Freshmen look
stronger than the Sophomores now,
but the return of Kearney will
strengthen the latter. The annual game
between these two teams will probably
be played on Washingtons birthday.