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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
Washington Letter.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10, 1909.
A most pleasing condition of the Treas
ury is shown SO far in the April receipts,
which to date are considerably in excess
OF the expenditures. 1t looks as if there
is to be surplus during May and June,
which would reduce the deficit for the
fiscal year most materially. Predictions
have been freely made all winter that
the deficit would be from $3.50, 600, 900 to
$l4O, 900, 900, while it looks now as if
it would be less than $50, OOO, 900. Should
the tariff law be speedily enacted and the
return of business activity be rapid, there
may be surplus for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1910.
While the tariff bill has been debated,
the census bill, to take the place of the
one vetoed by President Roosevelt has
passed both Houses and will soon be in
operation. While it gives considerable
latitude to the Director, still it's Civil SER
vice features predominant. Whether
any other legislation will be attempted
at the extra session remains to be seen,
but there is little likelihood Of any of any
Importance.
AS the Administration grows older it is
seen that it is to be working one in
every respect, with little or none of the
spectacular. Every cabinet officer seems
to follow the lead of President Taft in
paying strict attention to his department
and devoting himself to his work in a
quiet, unostentatious way.
| Everywhere there is most pronounced
undertone of confidence in both the bust
ness and political situation. 1t is believ-
ed that the Administration of Mr. Taft
is to be successful one in the extreme,
and that it is to be accompanied with
prosperity and good results to ALL
Vice President Sherman is gaining
reputation as popular speechmaker, anC
is in great demand all over the country
His recent speech before the Utica Cham.
Der of Commerce on 'Our Country
bristled with patriotic utterances which
were substantiated with unanswerable
statistics concerning our progress, wealth
and power. The present Administration
is strong one in this respect, and the
country is going to be gamer thereby
There is no disputing the fact that the
Republican party has never been sc
strong in itsleaders, as we'll as in the rank
and file of the party, as it is today The
young men of the country are almost al
Republicans and thousands Of all ages ir
the South are leaving the Democratic
party and joining the party of progress
and wisdom.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
GA - r - ETA
ears the II The Kind You Have Always Bou
signature "a &xX2ZztzM
PAS HOUSECLEANIN.'

When the April suns a-shinin' hot an things
is nice and fresh,
when the willer's droppin' tossels an the
blackblrd's in the bresh,
An pa comes in fer noonin an the floors is
wet as souse,
linen it's Laws -a-massy on US! Your mas
a-cleanin' house!'
Then me an jim is sure to find rao c.rne+s in
the sun
When we'd planned to go a-tishin' fer the
suckers in the run;
But while pa takes his noonin' an the bosses
eats their snacks,
Us boys can beat them carpets while we're
restin' up our backs.
An then next day pas certain sure to have to
go to town;
But he always leaves us orders, Help to put
them carpets down.
An at night, when he gets home again, you'd
think, to hear him groan
About the hardship of it, that he'd done the
job alone.
Poor ma! She has it awful hard, she'll work
until she drops,
An pound her thumb nails half way off, an
wet her feet with slops;
She'll get SO hoarse that she can't speak, an
sore at every bone;
But pa, he says if it was him he'd let the
house alone.
An when that night the kids is sick an has to
have a drink,
An ma she can't get up because her backs in
such kink,
If pa should bang the furniture whilst gropin'
fer the cup,
You can feel him gettin' mad enough to fairly
eat her up.
So me an Jim was sayin,' if the time should
ever come
When pa and ma should change their work an
pa should stay to hum,
l wouldn't like to be boy, but jest little
mouse
To hear what things pa would say if he was
cleanin' house.
William Futhey Gibbons in Woman's Home
Communion.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
OUR COFFEE SUPPLY.

While Y per cent of the coffee supply
of the United States is drawn from Bra
I'll, thirty-six other countries, colonies
berry" to our tables. Brazil has very
country, with a total during the last fiscal
BIT 1877; Venezuela is poor second with
S62; Colombia comes third, with nearly
IS, 600, 600 pounds; and Mexico, which ex-
ported $4,000 600 pounds to the United
States, is fourth. The Central American
countries proper sent us in all about 40, =
000,0 900 pounds and we picked up small
odd lots from almost. every quarter of
the globe where coffee culture is known.
From Holland direct came 1880, 800
pounds, and from the Dutch East Indies
8, 1853, S52 pounds. Perhaps the total of
these two items should be all credited to
Java. Turkey, European and Asiatic,
contributed but little over 100000
pounds, and Alden 2,737, 908. From this
data will arise wonder in the consumer S
mind as to the alchemy of commerce
which can convert such small importa-
lions of Java and Mocha into the abund-
ance of those varieties displayed in gro
Gerry stores.
Inasmuch as Brazil is not the only cQun-
try that by export taxes or duties raises
revenue from coffee, it follows that, if
we kept the proviso Of the Payne tariff
bill in the law we shall ultimately pass,
there would be general rise in the price
of the article to the American consumer.
Besides Brazil, the Congo; Ceylon, Santo
Domingo, Ecuador, French Congo and
SomaliIand, Guatemala, Hayti, Nicara-
qua, the Portuguese possessions, Saliva
dor and Timor, collect export and sur
taxes on coffee. Brazil has the most
elaborate system, the purpose of which
is "valorization" or, in other words, to
peg the price" of coffee.
The Payne proviso which the Finance
committee of the Senate is reported to
have. decided to strike out is as follows:
Provided, That if any country, Deepen
dency, or colony shall impose an export
duty or other export charge of any kind
whatsoever, directly or indirectly, upon
coffee exported into the United States, a
duty equal to export duty, tax, or charge
shall be levied, collected and paid there
The State of Sac Paulo taxes coffee at
about one-half a cent per pound, and
undertakes, under an arrangement made
with foreign fnanciers, to keep the mar
ket from being over supplied. A sur
tax of five francs per bag is to be levied
on coffee exported, and twenty per cent
ad valorem on all exports in excess of
100000 bags, the purpose being to
protect the States creditors against a
reduction of values at the port Of impor-
tation. 1t will be seen that there are
varying possibilities of the export tax,
to be +s calculated from time to time, be-
the Payne proviso could even be approx
mated. Boston Transcript.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
PEAT AS FUEL.
Its Origin and Character. 1t is a Valuable
Resource,

NSSOUASSs
Peat is partly decomposed vegetable
matter that has formed either where the
ground is saturated with water most of
the time or where it is permanently COW
cred with water. 1t is the dark-colored
or nearly black soil found in bogs and
swamps, commonly known as muck, al
though technically distinction is made
between peat and muck, the latter name
being restricted to those forms of swamp
deposits that contain too much mineral
matter to burn freely. Dry peat may be
very fibrous and light colored or compact
and structureless and dark brown or
black 1t is usually somewhat lighter in
color when dry than when freshly dug.
When wet it contains as rule from 80 to
80 per cent or more of water; that is, a
short ton of wet peat rarely contains
more than 800 pounds of dry peat and
may yield as little as 100 pounds. In the
wet condition it is entirely non-combusti-
pie, and the various processes by which
it is prepared for use or market consist
principally Of methods for Kidding it of
water quickly and cheaply and for in
creasing its fuel efficiency and transpor-
liability.
The great peat deposits that are wide
United States have at various times
aroused strong public interest. In the
winter of 1923, for instance, when the
strike OF the coal miners in the anthra-
cite region of Pennsylvania brought the
country to realize that it was to large
extent dependent on these miners and
their employers for an important part of
its fuel supply, number of writer's IA
miliar with the conditions in the coun-
tries of northern Europe called attention
to the fact that those countries, possess
sing a climate much more severe than
ours, were using great quantities of peat
for fuel, while in this country, although
material was abundant, it had only ex-
ceptionally been prepared for use and
then in the crudest way. During the
next few months many experimental and
speculative plants were established to
convert peat into fuel, but unfortunately
many of these were financially unsuc-
cessful, and as the strike was soon over
and coal could again be had at reasonable
prices and very little peat fuel was put
on the market at any price, interest in
peat waned and at the present time the
public is almost Indifferent to it. In the
few places where it can be purchased,
however, it finds ready sale and is
thoroughly satisfactory for all domestic
uses.
An interesting account of the nature,
origin, and uses of peat appears in re-
port by E. S. and c. A. Davis, on the
peat deposits of Maine, which has just
been published by the United States Geo
logical survey as Bulletin 376 Copies of
this bulletin many be obtained free of
charge by applying to the Director of
survey at Washington, d. C.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
Petitions from Maine.

Congressman Burleigh has presented
in the House Of Representatives the petit
ton from the Legislature of Maine favor
ing the passage Of lazy which shall per-
nit the taxation by States of deposits in
savings departments of national banks.
He also presented petition of the Maine
Legislature favoring the Sulzer bill for
an appropriation to remove the wrecked
battleship Maine from Havana Harbor,
and a petition of the citizens of Maine
favoring provision for the use of wire
less telegraphy on ships plying between
Maine and Massachusetts.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22

For 80 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures to it's credit.
- If the slightest trouble appears which
~ you do not understand, write to Mrs.
Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, for her advice it is
free and always helpful.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
The Shoe Stfuouu

Improvement in the shoe "
although the movement Is ssr.
ern and Southern wholesa
place fall orders for summr
ments of shoes from Boston fIr
far show an increase of atW#
compared with the correspond.
ago. Some concessions arr .
prices to secure business, "
values are frm.-Dunn IL
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22

Hives eczema, itch or salt rheum sets you
crazy. Can't bear the touch of your clothing.
Doan's Ointment cures the most obstinate cases.
Why suffer. All druggists sell it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22

Can't look well, eat well or feel well with i'm
pure blood feeding your body. Keep the blood
pure with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply,
take exercise, keep clean and you will have long
life.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22

The Journal is indebted T. .s
for beautifully illustrated r
Sub Tropical Florida SUNNI
Time" 1t describes and il!u-I...- --4
river country, which include " T'
Ormond, Daytona, New NnFrua .~'
There are many views of the a..
is the winter home of NJ ar Ni
knowton of this city.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1909-04-22
FROM JOURNAL SUBSCRIBERS

The Journal recently pubisht 81 It's Sea-.
port CORES pondence an item c,ne4-1rs 4.
late Andrew Leach. A reaGer has s-7ts,
few additional facts concerf uE ra. ars,
whose name was Leitch as urHus -rsI-,
Scotland. The father of the oear,uu- A6-r
Leach was prosperous meE.rar ~ 5sr0
his store on fremont stree u,olu. re .tF 81.
of the present ". D. Brine -la-e Hs t.;s
daughters sisters of Andrew lalu Fg.
noted for their beauty as VI a-
character. They all married -.a. .Gs
gentlemen of fine families IN a=rn
A Boston subscriber wror l|H- a
beautiful spring day here, reH '0 .rAr.
out on trees in the Public Garie1 .a0I- ..,4a
uncovering the bulbs in the u.4> Fr
painted green benches are t,s. 'AcaIa
nurses, policemen and loafer- "1 Vyss
a few days we shall have the -.- s.a. I'd
rowboats which make up the c't. 1895, 4;
the waters of the pond. This CO." a.
belated, and things have chae. 73
written. Ed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
~THE SPOILERS" is
A GREAT ENTERTAINER

Nearly every city In the great
Northwest has a vital interest in the
great events that transpired at Nome
in 1900, when the stampede to the
beach diggins took place, that any
play or book treating of these events
is almost personal. That is why
1.-THE Spoilers will always be a well
come visitor to any city in This West
ern country.
When Rex Beach wrote the book he
little thought that his story of the
trials and tribulations of the hardy
northern miners would bring him
fame and fortune. The character of
Glenister, part owner Of the Midas
mine, is a character true to life,
dogged determined man. diamond in
the rough that is made over by the
influence of city girl, a girl Of diff
ferent type than what he is used to.
Every character represented in "The
Spoilers" are true types of men and
women that are found in the Alaska
goldfields.
Mr.. McRae has gathered most ex-
cellent company whis is headed by
that charming young actress, Miss
Margaret Oswald, the supporting
company numbering eighteen people.
One of the big scenic features of the
production is the third act showing the
exact reproduction Of the famous
Northern" dance hall, as II existed
in Nome in 1900.
The engagement Of "The Spoilers"
in this city is Sunday. Nov Z.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

Mrs. ]. B. Switzler and Mrs. Dyer
of Umatilla, spent Tuesday as the
guests of relatives in Pendleton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. z. Piersol OF Uki-
ah, spent several days in Pendleton,
this week as the guest of friends.
James Kingsbury OF Portland, was
the guest of Pendleton friends. Thurs
day and Friday of this week.
Miss Schumann of the Vogue mill
linery store, left Friday evening for
visit with Portland friends.
Attorney Dan p. Smythe, arrived
home Thursday from a visit of few
days at North Yakima.
Mrs. c. L. Morgan has been i'll for
several days at her apartments in the
st. George Hotel.
Will e. Hanscom Of the Hanscom
jewelry store, spent Sunday with
friends in Portland.
W. ]. Furnish has returned to
Portland after spending several days
in this city.
Mrs. J. F. McNaught is up from
Hermiston for a weekend visit with
friends.
Mrs. Will Moore entertained at |
cards Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Laura Wyrick is home from
Portland.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

estate in this state consists of an un-
divided one-half interest in the Judd
building on the corner Of Main and
Court streets.
The will disposes of an estate val
ued at more than 5000, 900 and Of this
amount Fred Judd will receive ap-
proximately $4,000. A total of $685.
600 was disposed of in special lega-
cies, more than $4,000 of this
amount going to different charitable
institutions. Four children receive
about $4,000 each and the remainder
of the estate is bequeathed to a large
number of friends and distant rela-
tives
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

That there are several score of men
in Pendleton who are ready to wit
ness a good dog fight was evidenced
yesterday afternoon when a double
fight occurred on Main street The
trouble started near the corner of
Main and Alta street, when a young
bull dog proceeded to chew up
spitz. They were separated, but as
the spitz was doing his best to make
a getaway his tormentor took after
him. The race had proceeded less
than block when a larger bull dog
took a hand in the proceedings with
the result that several men and boys
were required to separate the two
bulls. BY that time a crowd of a
couple hundred men was interested
in the spectacle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Football Game This Afternoon.

A football game is in progress at
the Matlock ball park this afternoon
between the teams of the Pendleton
academy and the Pearson's academy,
the preparatory school of Whitman
college. owing to the fact that the
management of the local team evil
IDENTIFY tried to keep the matter of the
game a secret, very small crowd is
witnessing the contest. The Walla
Walla team, accompanied by Prof.
Holcomb, arrived on the morning
train. Their lineup is as follows:
Bennington (capt) C; Pape, rg.;
Clemens, lg.; Lange, It.; Mccoy, rt.;
Feltohouse, O.; Morgan. T.; Dunbar,
rh. Rolstod, H.; Bonhannan, re-; and
Fortier lie. The game was called at
$3.50.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
WILL OF COL. JUDD
FILED FOR PROBATE
FRED JUDD ASKS TO BE
APPOINTED ADMINISTRATORS
Late Paymaster of U. S. Army Left
Estate Valued at $4,000, $4,000
Left TO Only Helr-Charitable In
stitutions Are Remembered.

The will of the late Col. Edwin D.
Judd, late paymaster in the United
States army, was filed for probate
in the probate court for Umatilla
county this afternoon. At the same
time Fred E. Judd OF this city, as the
only heir in Oregon. filed a petition
through his attorney Charles H.
Carter, for appointment as admins
traitor of the estate, with the will an
nexed in order that the estate in Ore
gon can be administered upon. The
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Golden Rnle In New Hands.

A. J. Lange is now in charge of
the Golden Rule hotel having talk
en- over the management of the big
Court street hosiery, this morning.
H. c. Branstetter. who has been in
charge of the hotel for several
months will hereafter devote his time
to his farming interests.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Important to Every
one Using a Sewing
Machine

II your home burns and FREE sew
ing machine is either destroyed Of in
jured, that II in cyclone Of flood, ma
chine is rendered unfit for use, that
should you through accidents in NOV
ing or otherwise, break any part or
the whole machine, that IL she breaks
needed accidentally or otherwise; IL
she breaks belt or IL one wears out;
If she breaks any attachment we will
replace these parts to her absolutely
without cost.
In other words, in FREE for five
years she always has sewing ma
chine that is right and in perfect con-
dition, irrespective Of the use or
abure given it, or the accidents that
befall 1t.
Can you do as we'll other places?
No! I am the local agent for the
"FREE" SEWING MACHINE. Call
and see 1t work.
JESSE FAILING
Main street. near bridge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Here to Attend Poultry Meeting.

Mrs. B. F. Williams, representing
"The Naples poultry farm of Mil
ton. and one Of the enthusiastic
breeders of standard bred poultry in
Umatilla county, came down from
Milton this morning to attend the
meeting of the Umatillat- Morrow
County Poultry association this after
noon. From here she goes to Her.
miston, where she will be the guest
of daughter for few days.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Will Make Bath Robes.

At the Pendleton woolen mill bath
robes have been added to the factory's
list of manufactured articles. Some
sample robes are now being made
by Bishop Bros, and il is the inten-
tion to go into this line extensively if
the trade justifies such action. 1t is
also possible other articles, such as
smoking jackets, will also be manu-
factured here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
For Sociological Students.

Two books which have been highly
recommended as valuable to all who
are interested in the negro problem,
one of the greatest sociological ques-
tions of the day. are to be found in
Pendleton's public library. They are
"The Silent South" by George Cable
and "The Souls of Black Folks" by
W. Z. Dubois.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Experiences Of a Tramp.

Josiah Flynt Wizards "TranNeing
with Tramps," is one of the books
which have recently been placed on
the shelves of the public library. The
book gives Wizards personal ex-
perience covering several years spent
as a common tramp and is said to re-
veal the real life of the hobo 1t Is
written in very interesting style. The
author is near relative of Frances
E. Willard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
First M. Il. Church.

The morning theme at the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, Rev N. Evans,
pastor. will be ''Self Denial and Cross
Bearing. Evening topic, God Life
Plan for You" Sunday school. 10 a.
m. Epworth league, $50 p. m.
Preaching, IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Splendid music. You are cordially
invited to worship with us.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Chicken Club I'm Session.

called meeting of the Umatilla-
Morrow County Poultry association is
being held in the parlors of the Com
mercial association this afternoon,
The meetings. purpose is to perfect
the organization and make plans for
the first annual exhibition which will
probably be held in this city, January
81 to %. inclusive.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Yinler Is Recovering.

Nlnier Is recovering.
Charles Vinier, popular salesman
at the Bond Bros store. who was
hurt several weeks ago Through hav-
ing horse fall with him on Main
street, is now recovering rapidly. He
is able to be about to some extent,
but is still forced to walk with
crutches.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

Late styles! Notice the display of
new novelties in the suit line at the
Wohlenberg department store. There
is bound to be big demand for these
shortly They are extremely popular
in New York and Boston now.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
CoIored Boxer Is Here.

Billy Butts, the colored boxer, who
Is to meet Louis Long in a 15-round
bout before the members Of the Pen
dleton Amateur Athletic association,
Tuesday evening while the wool men
are in the city arrived in Pendleton
last evening and will continue his
training here. Long, who is the
northwest lightweight champion, has
been here for the past few weeks.
Bill says he has rounded into good
form and feels confident the mem
bers Of the Pendleton Athletic asso-
citation and the delegates to the state
woolgrowers' convention, will see an
exhibition that will open their eyes
to the fact that the colored boy is
forging to the front. Butts is having
q try-out this afternoon with Dudley
Evans, the club instructor.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

They were looking up at the latest
skyscraper. But what are those
things sticking out from the sides?"
"Those? Oh. those are mile posts!"
answered the New Yorker.-Judge.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
Elks Paid s2sOOO.

INKS I'AIU S26UUU.
Through a typographical error It
was stated in this paper yesterday that
the Elks had purchased the Rem
building for the sum Of $2SOO. Instead
OF that small amount Pendleton lodge
paid b, f. Rem the sum of S2s,OOJ
for his property.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06
NeUsy Notes
ofPendZeton
WIN Lecture on Temperance.

THE Last Romp Of the Tiger" is
the subject of a temperance lecture
which will be delivered at the Meth
odist church, Wednesday evening. Ad-
mission is free and general imitation
10 issued to the public.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Matthews of
Moscow, Idaho, parents Of Mrs Clar-
ence Penland, have arrived in PEN
dleton to spend the winter.