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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09
THE so MILE LIMIT.

That the action of the secretary of
the interior in extending the vicin-
ity limit to so miles was a proper
one seems certain. If actual resi-
dence upon project land is not to oe
required the limit might as we'll be
so miles as 20 miles.
In the case of the Umatilla project
the ruling will be of undoubted i'm
mediate benefit. 1t will stimulate the
disposal of the land under the pro-
ject. For this reason it will be OF
much benefit to those having land
under the big reservoir. For one,
the East Oregonlan is glad to see
these men favored. They have shown
much enterprise in settling under the
project.
Yet at the same time these men
should not try to raise land prices to
an exorbitant figure. If they do they
will block the very thing they are try
ing to accomplish-towit, the speedy
settlement and development of the
project.
There are some who may object to
the new ruling on the ground that
it will permit speculation and the
holding OF land by people who do not
reside upon it. Whether or not this
will become an evil remains to be
seen. For a time it may But it is
natural for high grade irrigated land
to be held in small tracts. 1t gives
the best returns when broken into
small pieces and worked by men ac-
tually residing on the land. Some
day the Umatilla project is going to
be covered with a thousand small
homes. May the governments new
ruling hasten and not retard this day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

Pendleton? 1t is explained that un-
der contract with an Echo concern
they are not allowed to do so. II
this is the case then the contract is
an improper one. The people at No
lin and at other points along the line
are entitled to the best service that
can be given them. At this time It
seems, a good service could be given
them If it were not for an UNDER
standing to the contrary.
This is a matter In which the local
business men and the Commercial as
ISOLATION may do something for the
people affected and also for this city.
Pendleton also wants good phone
with Nolin and all other
tributary points. Perhaps a little at
.ention TO this subject will result in
he betterment of conditions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09
GOOD WILL RESULT.

1t is entirely proper that the states
Of the Pacific coast should memorial
ize congress asking that the exclu-
sion laws be made to cover all Asia
tics The sentiment of the Pacific
coast is against the admission of
japanese. The people of the west do
not want the japanese to enter too
strongly into the Industrial life on
the coast. nor do they want to be
forced to admit them to white schools.
The white people Of the Pacific coast
want to dominate, now and in the fu-
ture.
In memorializing congres supon this
subject the people of the Pacific states
are merely expressing their senti-
ments This they have a right to do.
When the president or his friends at
tempt TO block such expressions they
are getting upon ground where they
have no right to be.
For one, the East Oregonian be-
lieves that good will come from the
hubbub that has been raised about
the japanese this winter. Thus far
nothing has been done that really dis
turbs the relations between America
and Japan. There is no likelihood of
any such action being taken. The
people of the coast are not crazy
"fireeaters" as some fasteners pre-
tend to believe.
But they are letting their senti-
ments regarding Asiatics be made
known as they have an eminent right
TO do. The United States government
may now act accordingly. The truth
of the matter is that President Roose-
welt has not understood the sentiment
of the west before. Acting at dis
lance and formulating his views from
slOulhS AoS tohCil a PNA
icy that plainly does not meet the
approval of the coast states. Being
a busy one by nature he has under
taken to force his views upon the
west. 1t is not at all surprising that
his action has aroused some resent
ment.
Hereafter, when the federal admin
istration deals automatically with Ja-
pan It will doubtless bear in mind the
feeling that prevails in California and
in the other states Of the west By
doing so it can avert much trouble.
II it does not settle these questions on
a basis satisfactory to the west, Sc
rious trouble in the future will be in
avifa HE
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09
CIRCLES.

What you call temper in your wife
you call temperament in yourself.
A friend in need is a friend--we
usually shun.
man is never so utterly unorigi-
nal as when he is lovemaking or
praying.
Put a beggar on horseback-and
he'll ride to the first place where he
can sell the horse.
It's not so much our friends of
whom we must be careful, but rather
our friends friends.
An American is never so energetic
as when he tries to be idle.
Politicians are seldom what they
scream.
Tell the world you are tired of life
and the world is tired of you.
What is success? Only failure
with a fresh coat of paint
The too tender heart is ;he world's s
pin cushion.
1t isn't the cynic who takes the
worst view of everything There Is
the amateur photographe".--Wolter
Pulitzer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

Ever see the man who works like
a bee every place but at home?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

Not many months ago a japanese
adult was attending one Of the local
schools. He was a swamper In a
Main street saloon and naturally his
presence in school was not greatly
appreciated by teachers or pupils.
Perhaps San Francisco has had many
such "children" to educate. II so,
who can blame them for objectlng?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

At Salem the representatives are
far behind with their work. They de-
vote much time to useles oratory and
to unimportant legislation. Many
matters deserving serious attention
are being neglected. 1t is hard to
tell what disposition will be made of
them. But It was ever thus. This is
one Of the reasons why the people
nave adopted safeguards in the form
Of the initiative and referendum.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09
A CURE FOR CHOLERA.

A little flock of chickens. for near
ly year their owners pride and de-
light, enjoyed apparently perfect health
at night, but the next morning near
ly fifth of the flock lay dead. While
these were being properly inferred, a
sixth of the remaining fowls follow
ed their sisters and the heart Of the
owner grew very heavy. Just at this
time a ne!ghbor came to the rescue,
talked learnedly of cholera and pre-
scribed Venetian Red mixed with their
food. The remedy was procured and
mixed not only with their food but
scattered in the drinking vessels; and
now, after two weeks. there have been
no more deaths-From February
Farm Journal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

are the rebuilding of the wooden mill;
the settlement of the controversy over
the depot grounds; the rejuvenatlon
of the Commercial club; the improve
ment of the old cemetery, and few
other things.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

What would have happened to
needed legislation" IL the legislature
had been forced to spend two-tfirds
OF the session or all Of IT In the Sc
lection Of a United States senator?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

, We stand on the place Today
has given,
To make or to mar our lot; .
We may fill it up to the brim .
with heaven,
or blur it with stain and blot.
Bravely may toll for the good
and true,
Earnestly strive and pray;
But the good or the Ill we all .
may do,
Must be done in the span of .
today. Z
Margaret E. Sangster.
a . q q q q a q 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-02-09

The japanese question is Interest,"
ing. But in Pendleton the live issues
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
Was Mistake
Made In the
Sutton Case?
TaHE inquiry into

THE inquiry into
A the death OF
Lieutenant J.
N. Sutton of the
marine corps before
a board especially
summoned to consid-
er the case has ex-
cited wide interest
because of the insin-
uations made that
powerful influences
were orr & i Ma | | y
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
New York In
Midsummer.
Perhaps Il Is the Heat Tia! Makes Denizsas
Of the Big Town Want to fb-The
Popularity Of the Aviator The
Sugar trust Situation.
BY JAMES A. EDCERTON.
four New York Correspondent. |


W. ESPITE the fact that some OF
- M our human birds are gliding
III ~ gracefully into trees and 9TH
ers are humping into the land
scapes from great heights, we are still
flying What is more we are going
to continue flying. There is nothing
to stop us, nothing-that is, except
those same trees and landscapes and
few other hard and immoyable obsta-
cles. We only learn to walk by taking
many tumbles, and 1t is evident that
we learn to fly In the same way, the
only difference being that we have far
Their to tumble. A baby sits down sud
denly and sustains nothing more seri-
GUS than n bump and surprise, but
when an aeronaut makes lniscue and
hits the earth or the side OF d house
he makes dent. We do not stop au-
toraobiling because d few joy riders
try to break down telegraph poles, run
over the population and take flying
leaps from high emhankments Neither
are we going to quit aviation because
some or our aaroplanes do not aviate.
The first man ever heard Of trying
to fy jumped off house with dry
goods box under each arm. The boxes
did not help keep him UP, but added to
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

the excitement of the crash when he
lit. Since the day of that first martyr
of science, or, rather, near-martyr, for
he was not killed. we have gone on
smashing aeronauts In ever increasing
ratio. But 1t Is so the world moves
Every battle with nature has its maim-
ed and dead, like the wars on which
both sides are human. Besides, we
are making progress. Now the aviator
only breaks his machine, whereas for
merly he broke his neck.
Paris is not the only city that can
afford the luxury of flying machines.
New York can now support an occa-
sional flock Of her own. We have just
got through with one of the aerial
tournaments, and every other man one
meets has crooked neck In conse-
quence. There ought to be some way
invented by which spectators at a iy-
highest could lie on their backs and
look straight up without making their
necks writhe like q worm. At the
Morris park aerial races there were
sometimes as high ~ $1,000 In attend
ance, and the neck exposure and con-
tortions were something frightful to
behold. will not say that told you
so-for didn't-but the Glenn H. Cur
tiss machine won. This Is the little
two plane creation with the wonderful
motor, the whole weight Of aeroplane
motor and operator being only about
$50 pounds. In three flights, covering
mile and thres-quarters. st the rate
Of thirty three miles an hour and a
approximately thirty feet above the
around. this machine gracefully dew
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

pany with his military um. oap.a...
Archibald w. Butt, and even the Sc
cret service men acting as his guards,
for none but members are admitted
beyond the portals Of the temple.
President Taft walked to Woolsey
hall. where diplomas aud degrees were
conferred. with President HadIey, Sc
cret service men being on each side Of
him and his military aid. Captain
Butt. little to the rear The presi-
dent wore the traditional academic cap
and gown. Directly in front Of him
and President Hadley marched the
marshal Of the procession and the
alumnus who was honored with bear
ing the great golden mace of the in
stitution, symbol Of academic author
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

by the federal and state governments.
Bishop Wright presents a venerable
appearance, but is active for his years
and keeply interested In the work Of
his sons. He went with them to Fort
Myer to witness their experiments, and
the snapshot Of him reproduced here
with was taken there.
The reverend gentleman whom the
aviators and their sister call father is
very proud of the success his sons
have achieved, but none Of the family
seems to be DESTROYS of publicity and
Of both sire and sons.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

|, tor of modern times. 4 verIrabie savior
Of the poor.
There Is a pretty kettle Of fish over
the Early case. all due to the fact that
doctors cannot agree When Captain
Early went to Washington he was
pronounced a leper and detained as
such. Now when he succeeds In re-
turning to New York he Is leper no
longer and In consequence threatens
to bring suit against the Washington
doctors. Early Is somewhat like John
Armstrong Chanler, or Challoner, as
he persists In calling himself. In New
York state Challoner Is insane and
is liable to be locked up In mad
house. In Virginia, where he has
bought fine estate, he is as sane as
You or l. Thus, though our govern
menr vanICt punish py exile, the
courts in effect have done so in his
case. Yet there is shadow Of reason
for this legal anomaly. One might be
mentally right in the peace and quiet
of Virginia and yet be utterly bug
house In the swirl of New York.
There is something here that brings
out latent insanity as hot bath
brings out the measles.
| The war Of the Chinese tongs, grow
ing out of the murder of Elsie Sigel,
did not come off as per schedule. 1t
seems that the tongs wanted to fight
but the police would not let them. Ow-
ing to the appeals of the Chinese min
lister at Washington and the consul
at New York, a few hundred plain
clothes men went down to Chinatown
and nipped all martial valor In the
bud. As consequence several cues
will remain in place that otherwise
might have been cut off just below the
ears.
Just as the president and other dig
nitaries are celebrating the discovery
Of Lake Champlain we are breaking
ground in New York for the Hudson
monument and preparing for the Hud-
son-Fulton celebration This occurs in
September and October, most Of the
ceremonies being scheduled for the
city, but some of them extending all
along the Hudson river. There Is no
question about 1t, this is the most
centcnnialized year In the calendar.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
PRESIDENT TAFT AND PRESIDENT HADLHy
TIM MARsHAL AND TEX MACE BEARER.

PRESIDENT TAFT AND PRESIDENT HADLzY.
THE MARsHAL AND TEX MACE BEARER.
his brothers. Charles +. Taft, 1864. and
Henry w. Taft. 1880. aud the latter's
two sons. Walbridge Taft, 1907. and
william Howard Taft, 1909, The pres
ident smiled noticeably when his
nephew and namesake of the grad
uating class was given his Yale sheep
skin.
Another interesting episode Of the
day was the presidents visit to the
temple Of the noted Yale secret society,
Skull and Bones. admission to which
q considered such an honor. Roberts
scholarship and general standing have
won him election 70 1t, something
which b especially pleasing to the
president, as 1t was his father, the late
Secretary Taft Of Grants cabinet, who
established the order when he was Z
student ct Yale.
When the chief executive passed
- ----ac 10 ass1 10 vart cciu
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

Is divided into single degrees. The
double bladed index has Sits and eye
let's in the projecting sights. By turn
ing the index direct to the sun at noon
SO that the same ray could shine fully
through both eyelets while the astro-
labe hung freely the SUMS meridian al.
titude and thereby the latitude Of the
place Of observation could be taken
within about quarter Of degree.
The date Of 1908 is Inscribed on the
face Of the astrolabe. 1t Is in the pos.
session Of Samuel v. Hoffman OF New
York. through whose courtesy It IL re-
produced. 1t Il expected that the In
strument will be exhibited In Septem.
Der by the New York Historical soci-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
CHAMPLAIN'S ASTROLABE.
Interesting Relic Of Discoverer Found
In Canada


In Canada.
A relic which IL of interest in cOnnec.
tian with the Champlain precautionary
is the astrolabe once owned by the dis.
coverer of the famous lake in New
York state and LOST by him, 1t is sup
posed. on his first journey up the OF
tawa river in 1913. THIS curious re-
minder Of the explorations Of the brave
and farsighted Frenchman Of three
centuries ago was found In 1867 in the
county Of North Renfrew. In the prov
ince Of Ontario, near the river Of the
same name. Perusal of Chanplain's
narrative of his journeys makes it GER
tain that he travelled over the portage
road in which the astrolabe was found.
1t is supposed that he lost 1t during
the march OF June Z. 1913. The astro-
labe Is one OF the earliest Instruments
used In determining latitude. The d.
ameter Of this specimen is five and
five-eighths inches. 1t Is Of plate brass
one-eighth inch thick above. increasing
to three-eighths inch below to give it
steadiness when suspended. Its circle
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
FATHER OF THE WRIGHTs.

Rev. Milton Wright, Whose Sons Have
Solved Problem Of Air Navigation.
At the celebration in Dayton. O., in
honor Of the achievements in air navi-
cation Of Wilbur and Orville Wright
a prominent part in the ceremonies
was assigned the father Of the now
noted aviators, Bishop Milton Wright.
He was a figure Of much interest as
he arose to pronounce the benediction
at the close of the exercises on the
day when the aeroplanists were pre-
scented with the medals awarded them
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
African CymoaIs.

The natives Of the east coast of Az
rica have a species Of cymbal exactly
resembling In shape the dumbbells
used BY athletes. They are played IN
pairs. one In each hand, and violently
smitten together.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31
Academic
HOnorS For
Noted People
most nota-

THE most nota-
j BILE feature in
con n e c ton
with the commence
ment exercises at
Radcliffe college, the
wonen's department
Of Harvard univer-
sity, was the fare
well address Of Miss
Agnes Irw In, the
frst dean of the In
stitution, who re-
tires in September
from the post she
has held from the
time w hen this
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31


prevent the real facts in the matter
becoming known. The affair which re-
suited in the death of Lieutenant SUIT
ton occurred in October. 1907 The
first board which investigated the case
met on the day following Sutton's
dpalh. and it rendered verdict that
Sutton had committed suicide. The
witnesses were not put upon oath,
and certain discrepancies appeared
IN The testimony. Secretary George
Won l.. Meyer. head Of the navy de-
partment. and his first assistant, Beck
man Winthrop. went carefully over the
facts as presented to them and decided
that second inquiry was advisable
to clear up all doubts in the matter
and prove that the department could
not be justly charged with shielding
any one or covering up any facts the
public has right to know about. The
president Of the second court Of In
curry Is Commander John Hood. and
the judge advocate is Major Henry
Leonard, q. 8. M. G.
The quarrel between Sutton and fell
low officers. which occurred early In
the morning Of Oct. 10, 1907, Is said
to have originated In words passed be-
tween Sutton and Lieutenant Robert
X. Adams. which In some way con-
cerned Miss May r.. Stewart Of Pitts
burg. a young lady who was in COM
pany with Sutton the evening preced-
Ing his death at a dance held Mt Tar
(Cookinuod an naan an1n0l
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1909-07-31

branch OF the work at Harvard was
first established. 1t was then an ex-
pertinent. 1t is now q well accepted
and highly valued part of the educa-
ton impaired by the university as a
whole
A marked compliment was paid to
Miss Irwin in the gift of $1,000 pre-
scented in her honor by the Alumnae
association, 10 be used by the college
In scholarships or In any other way 1t
deems best The former pupils Of
Miss Irwin have already established
scholarship ut Radcliffe, known as
the Agnes Irwin scholarship. The
fund provides for the tuition fees Of
one student
President Taft had good time at
the Yale commencement this year, but
next year he will have better one II
all goes well, for then his eldest son,
Robert Alphonso Taft. member Of
the Yale class of 1910, will graduate.
It was quite Taft day at Yale this
year, however, when the degrees were
conferred. Six male members Of the
family participated in the ceremonies
President William Howard Taft. 1878;
his son Robert Alphonso Taft, 1910:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-16

the association and their friends who
were present.
An impromptu, but thoroughly en-
joyable literary and masical program
was rendered. Mrs. : carker Mars
ton and Miss Ada Books sang vocal
solcs and several selections were rem
dered by the Ladies' Giee Club. Mrs.
Leah also rendered vocal solo and
Misses Susie Brown and Agnes Clarke
sang a duet. Instrumental music was
played by Mrs. e. c. Eoes and she
also played the accompaniment for
the singers.
Dainty refreshments were served
by a committee of the Lads auxiliary
In pr, paration for the reception. the
association building was tastefully
decorated with potted plants. palms
and flowers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-10-16
ANNUAL SOCIAL SESSION
OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tuesday, November 9, Date Set by
Committee and Many Prominent
People Will be invited.


Tuesday, November 8. was agreed
upon last night by the entertainment
committee rs the date for the annual
social session of the Chamber OF Com
merce. The social session is to take
the place of the annual banquet which
has been held in former years.
The entertainment committee met
last night at the home OF DR.. Clarence
Porter Jones and discussed ar 'ange-
ments for the social session. II was
decided to invite number of prcIi-
nent out-of-town people to a;tend ana
make addresses. The names OF these
men will not be announced until the
committee receives replies to the in
vitations.
Unlike the custom in sor-rr years.
the social session is to be free TO the
members Of the Chamber. The com-
mittee expects to make the event one
Of the biggest of it kind thar the
Chamber has yet undertakes.
The members Of the committee at
tending the meeting last night Were:
Dr. Jones and Messrs. a. T. Moore,
Ivan II. Wise. Elias Peyser and
James Z. Able. Jr.