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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
HOW CHEAP is HUMAN LIFE?

One of the curious things about the
fearful story of death by violence is
that human life is cheapest. not in
the large cities, though of course the
total number of deaths is greatest
there, as the casual observer might
suppose, but in the smaller cities,
And nowhere are lives held so lightly
as in the smaller cities of Pennsyl-
vania. Measured by the deaths by
violence human life is cheapest in
Butler, Pennsylvania, where the an
nual rate is 1874 per 100000 popu-
lation. Pittston in the same state
stands second with a rate of 1896.
Iron Mountain, Mich, is third in rank
with a rate of 1901, then comes
McKeeskort, Penn, 290-1; Shenado-
ah. Penn, 27S.9; Pottsville, Penn,
276. Pueblo, Col, is seventh in the
list with a rate Of 269.3. Altogether
there are more than a score of small
cities, half of them in Pennsylvania,
the rest in New Jersey, Massachu-
setts, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and
Maryland in which the death rate by
violence exceeds the highest rate in
any large city.
This highest rate for a large city,
1903 per 100000, is found in Pitts
burg. If to this be added the death
rate from typhoid fever and other
preventable diseases, Pittsburg may
be deemed fairly entitled to such
glory as may attach to the fact that
human life is held cheaper within
its boundaries than in any other civ
ilized community.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
THE POWER TRUST.

In the last issue of McClure's maga-
zine Judson c. welliver tells about
gigantic new trust that is being form
ed in the United States. He says
that at the present rate of consump-
ton the country's coal supply will
not last more than one hundred and
twenty-five years. and that a substi-
tute must be found to produce the
steam power used, and asks a ques-
ton which he answers:
"Is there such a substitute?" There
is. 1t is found in the great water
powers of the country. And these are
today well on the way to control by
a trust bigger than any that has ever
been dreamed of; a trust that, if it
shall be able to carry out the syste-
matte plans now in hand, will be as
wealthy as if it owned all the rail-
roads of the natioA with Standard
Oil and United States Steel on top,
and then a few score of the minor
trusts tossed in for good measured
This is the Water Power Trust. Its
existence was first suspected by gov
ernment officials five years ago. Since
then it has been gathering in the best
power sites in every part of the coun-
try. 1t has subsidiaries, that operate
in Canada. It has grown to such pro-
portions, and its purpose to monopo-
lie the water power of a continent
has become so plainly apparent, that
President Roosevelt thus referred TO
it. not long ago. in his veto of the
James River Dam bill:
The people of the country are
threatened by monopoly far more
powerful, because in far closer touch
with their domestic and industrial
life, than anything known to our ex-
perlence. A single generation will
see the exhaustion Of our natural re-
sources of oil and gas and such a
rise in the price Of coal as will make
the prices Of electrically transmit
ted water power a controlling factor
in transportation, in manufacturing,
and in household lighting and heat
ing"
For calling attention to the opera
tons of this gigantic trust and for
his work towards the conservation Of
national resources, ex-President Roos-
evelt is entitled to the highest credit.
Whatever may be the result Of his
work his foresight and patriotism
cannot be doubted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
LOOK UP.

When trial o'ertake us and dark
seems the way,
When with trouble beset we are
downcast and blue,
Look up through the Clouds see the
brightness of day;
Be loyal and earnest, be faithful and
true.
Our mistakes seem as mountains, our
sins are as great loads,
But to err is but human and sins
are forgiven.
Look on them as steps to but show us
the road
That leads to the brightness the fu-
ture holds hidden.
No life is so drear, weary, sin-sick, de-
pressed
But that sunshine may not far eX-
ceed shadows cast.
Life's great mine of treasure, seek
therefore the best,
Assert now thy right, prove they
heritage vast.
w. C. Graves in Human Life,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
NOT BUsINESsLIKE.

There is certain Plttsburg brok-
er who insists that every clerk in his
establishment shall present an i'm
maculate personal appearance. "If
you care to retain your position in
this house." said he one morning to
one offender whom he had summon
ed to the private office, you will
have to devote more attention to your
toilet. Why, man, you present the
appearance Of one who has not shaw
ed for a week" BEG pardon, sir"
said the clerk, "but 1 am raising a
beard. That's no excuse" said the
boss. "You must do that sort of
think outside business hours. s."-Har-
per's Weekly.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
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CHEER Up.

, Sing US something full Of laugh
, ter,
, Tune your harp and twang
, the strings
, Till your glad voice, chirping
. after
, Mates the song that robins a
> sing.
Loose your lips and let them
flutter
Like the songs Of wantom
birds,
Though they naught but laugh q
ter utter.
Laugh and well not miss the q
words. {
Riley. Z
. n n a q n n n q a a a n a a a 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
HIS CONFEDERATE.

She's such a dainty, winsome bit
Of feminine humanity,
Entirely unaware OF it,
And wholly free from vanity!
lost my heart when first we met,
She was so sweet and squeezable-
q own I haven't done it yet,
1t never seemed quite feasible).
But still she rules within my heart,
And-strange POPULARITY
She binds me to her by an art
Without familiarity.
I grow to love her more and more,
Though I'm a husband dutiful,
And pray, why not? She's only four
And doesn't know she's beautiful.
From the Somerville Journal.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
DAWN IN TURKEY.

Dawn seems to be breaking in
Turkey, although Z, IS a bloody morn,
For centuries the most absolute des-
possm has held sway in that oriental
empire. Along with this despotlc
government went a religious fanati-
cism on the part of the people. 1t is
part Of the Mohammedan creed that
unbelievers may be put to the sword.
This is dangerous creed, for the
unbelievers.
But the progressive element, rep
resented by the Young Turks army,
has outgrown the old time notions,
They want a constitutional monarchy
instead of Abdul Hands despotism,
Nor do they share in the old time
hatred of Christians. Reports from
Constantinople say that during the
hostllities foreigners were we'll pro-
tected by the Young Turks, every
possible consideration being shown
them.
1t is evident that among a large
percentage of Turks at least the old
narrow-fatalistic ideas have been dis
PEELED. They now realize that men
are part of great brotherhood even
though they differ in matters of re-
ligion.
But the wonder is that the dawn
has been so long in coming. People
who are used to political and reli-
gious freedom, as such obtain in this
republic, can scarcely believe that in
another part of the world the me-
diaeval darkness is just being dis
PEELED. The only answer is that the
world is still young and that a large
part of the people of the earth have
not yet learned the lesson of civil
ization.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

whom but a few years ago 1t classed
as the leader Of a political black
hand brigade. But some peculiar
things happen in Portland. 1t is
strange that Portland republicans
should want Simon to run for mayor.
He is relic Of the old days when
politics was game that was played
in the dark. He is not adapted to the
game as it IS now played and his re-
seems ABSURD.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

France and Italy maintain national
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

The Standard Oil company has just
paid a $2,OOO,OOO fine to the state
of Texas for violation of the states
antitrust law. From this it would
seem that the Texas state judiciary
treated the octopus with less leniency
than did the United States court of
appeals at Chicago. Perhaps it
would be better if the United States
judges were elective instead of ap.
pointive officers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

He had pleaded the detained at
the office" excuse so often that they
had become transparent, so when he
arrived home late on a recent even
ing he determined to lean on the
truth.
you've been lrinking!" said his
indignant wife.
"Selina, m dear, can not tell
lie-I-" stammered the delinquent.
"Then you're even more intoxicat-
ed than / thought. Go to bed. Tit
Bits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
WITH LOVE FOR A FRIEND.

7.
With the smile of the Springtime
Gray winter will blend
Out in the blossoms
With love for friend.
II.
A dream in a daisy
Where bright dews descend;
The peace of the lilies,
With love for friend.
III.
The rainbows Of heaven
In beauty to bend
Ger skies once storm driven,
With Love for friend!
Atlanta Constitution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
A Repeated Process.

A filthy fellow applied for a po-
sition as porter with large concern
where help was badly needed. The
manager looked him over doubtfully.
Finally he handed him half dol
lar.
"Go up town and take a bath" he
told him. "Then come back and may
be I'll be able to take you on"
The follow started for the door.
"And, oh, by the way" the mana
ger called after him, "if there's any
change left, take another BATH
Everybody's Magazine
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

The weather is nice for the carni-
val company, but the inland empire
would appreciate a little rain just
now.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
BE 4 MAN

A Texas tradesman has this peril
nent sign in conspicuous place in
his store:
Man is made of Dust.
Dust Settles.
Be a Man.
-Everybody's Magazine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26

The central fire bell, equipped with
its electric striker, may be alright to
sound the knell of parting day." but
il is rather slow for a first class. fire
alarm.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-04-26
THE NEW DOCTRINE.

"Do you believe N the llteray idea
Of future punishment !"
"NOt for myself" answered Mr..
s';us Barker. "But favor It for 8
lot 81 people 1 know."-Washingtoo
Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
The Journals Tribute to
a Progressive Contemporary

The Journal wishes 10 congratulate
Wallace StovalI on his acquisition q
ninety per cent OF the stock OF the
Tampa Tribune Publishing company
through purchase from Peter ..
kE5ght of the One-sevcuth of the
stock which stood in his name. MI.
I<rleht was a great friend of the Tri-
bune in its early years of formation,
AMI that paper owes much-a very
great deal-of its present success 10
ina friendship The Tribune's ex-
preston Of gratitude to its One-time
president is just the kind we looked
for from Brother Stoval. 1t is cor
rect apt and very commendable.
As the leading daily in South Florl-
ia, the Tribune has an unlimited Op-
portunity to show its grit and its ca
pacity to develop that wonderful sec
ton OF the state It has already done
mucn in that direction through its edi-
1oIlai columns and the special editions
devoted to different counties. The
Journal predicts that it will do still
greater things in the future and will
command even a greater respect in all
portions of the state than it has al
ready secured.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
FOR TAX ASSESSOR,

S. r. MALLORY KEN
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Champ Clark's Defiance
TO Speaker Joe Cannon.

Champ Clark, of Missouri, the mi
nority leader in the house of repre-
sentatives, addressed a few words TO
Speaker Cannon Tuesday and they
are we'll worth the attention of demo
Gratis:
Originally the speaker had the pow
er and exercised il, to appoint all
committees both the majority and mi
nOrity members. Under Speaker Reed,
when Bailey, of Texas. was the minor
ity leader. and under Speaker Hen
derson. / think that the majority lead
CTS were consulted good deal re-
garding the appointment of minority
members. When Cannon was elected
speaker and Williams minority leader,
the speaker conferred on the minority
leader the favor of appointing minor
lty members on committees with one
or two reservations.
Now the speaker resumes the power
of appointing the majority and minor
ity members on committees for the
purpose of Furnishing me, because l
had the courage to fight certain
things that he wanted done. He has
a perfect right to appoint the majority
and minority members and | am not
complaining about IL, but his efforts
TO punish me VIII bc absolutely futile
if his purpose is To sweTye me from
the line Of conduct which I think Is
for the welfare of the Democratic
Darty and therefore of the country
] had nothing whatever to do with the
appointment of the committee ON ways
and means and the committee on
rules and I would not have cared =
baubce if he had put me on the tail
end of the committee on ventilation
and acoustics. Every man makes
his own place in the house OF repre-
Seutatives. -FIe did not give me my
place and he can't take it away from
ms.
With these words ringing in his
ears it is doubtful whether Uncle Joe
will be further confirmed in his Opin-
ion that he has the 'strangle-hOld
on congress either with or without
executive assistance. The democrats
must be rcckoncd with and under
Clark's leadership the reckoning is
going to he one exceedingly distastc-
mi 20 the G. .. 7.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
PINE FOREST.


Pine Forest, March I9.-We had
quite heavy frost here the 10th. but
no damage was done to the fruit
trees and very little TO the garden
stuff.
Mr.. and Mrs. Yonker were agree
ably surprised by a number of their
friends Friday evening The evening
was very pleasantly spent. Among
those present were: Mrs. Winnie
Martin and Mr.. Earnest Diamond. Mrs
Barber, Misses Helena DeGTaaf, Lille
Mccall, Margaret Diamond, Alma
Georgia and Benna Barber, NIessrs
Homer Chipley, Hubert Diamond,
Samuel and Harley Mccall, Harvey C..
Peters, MIR and Mrs. Robt. Wales, Mr..
and Mrs. Roney. and Messrs. Rowe
and ROyale, of KIondyke.
AR Barber has gone to Jackson
Vile tC visit his father
Homer and Chipley Diamond. of
klOndyke. were visiting in Pine For
est Sunday
Quite number attended the Meth
odist Sunday school
Homer, Earnest and ChipIey Dfa-
mOnd spent Sunday afternoon with
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Peters and family.
A l. Webb was in Pensacola on
business Wednesday.
J. 1. Eansley was a business visitor
to Pensacola Friday.
Mr. Nicholson and son went I'D to
Roberts Wednesday
Souvenir post cards have been re-
ceived from Miss Ida PaepeT Miss
Paeper had a pleasant journey from
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Okra Stalk Paper
Again to the Front.

The investigations of Joan T. Moore,
o. Macon. regarding the manufacture
of paper from Okra stalks. including
actual and satisfactory tests, are in
IucinC widespread attention And
This is largely due 10 The fact that
ETr. Holmes has been ably backed by
the Chamber of Commerce of his city
This body has recently issued a leaflet
and sent it broadcast, and concerning
81 and some of the information it car
rics The Chattanooga TraJesman has
anis TO say:
The Chamber of Commerce OF Ma
con. Ga. have issued leaflet on
Facts and Figures as TO Trading Val
ue of Territory that contains some
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Government by Treaty.

President Taft means 10 have the
question decided as to whether treat
les are subject or not to state nullih-
Cation. II ought TO have been settled
long ago IN the only way that is right.
that is. treaty is the supreme law
OF the land, as the constitution says
Il is--BuhalO News. We think in
tue above il is the News speaking and
rot Nj. Taft. 1t is as obvious that
treaties must be respected by .he
states as it is that the constitution
cannot be changed by treaty. The gov
eminent cannot take away the rights
Of state by treaty and the constItu-
ton marks the line between federal
and state Tights--JacksonviII Times
Union
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20

Pine Forest, arriving in Elgin, Ill,
Wednesday evening
There will be church services in
school house No. If next Sunday at
1890 a m.
There Will be services in the Bap-
list church next Sunday at IL a. m.
and 7:30 p. m The pastor, Mr.. +.
K. Rice, has secured the services of
A. J. Abbot, who will preach at both
services. Sunday school will be at 10
a. m. and B. p P. l. at $50 p. IN.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Must Not Retire.

Senator Joseph H HUMPHREYS has
sold the Nanatee River Journal to
the Bradentown Publishing Company.
who viii erect a handsome building
for the home of the paper which they
propose to enlarge and improve. ard
continue as a factor in the develop
ment of Manatce county. II is hoped.
though. that the senator does not con
template permanently retiring from
the ranks of Florida iOuTnalism.-Pun
u GCrda Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
ITteed He Should.

Gov. GilchTist should sec that every
prison guard who inhUmsnIy and bru
tally beats a convict is himseE sent
u the pen for term OF years Con
vets should be made 10 work and put
in their time, but the state should
s'c that they are not treated as ca5t}a.
Some Of the stories told of ilI-treat-
nent OF c0nviCJs on the part OF the
guards are, if true. a disgrace 10 civ
iliZeC peOple.-DeIand Record
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
PENSACOLA FLORIDA sATUR DAY MORNING MARCH 90 1909

interesting information relative to the
civ; but tne most interesting of the
statements contained is the announce
mcnt on the front page that the paper
on which the lCaflet Is printed was
made from OkTa fibre grown at Macon,
Ga.
In previous issues We have made
reference to tde progress made in the
use of okra for paper and from time
TO time published some interesting
facts and figures on the subject 1t
now remains to be seen whether this
new industry can be developed on a
commercial basis
From experiments thus far it seems
Rot only practical but profitable to
cultivate okra for this purpose and
unless those vino have given the ques-
tioI, thought and consideration are
radically wrong in their conclusions
there is an opportunity for develop
ment along this line that Will add ma
teriaIIy 10 the SOuth's possibilities
and opportunities. We will watch
with interest the progress made by
John 7. Moore, of Macon, and others
who thus far have confined their eff
fCItS to demonstrating facts rather
than booming an improbable under
taking and who have been working
along experimental lines and not on
stock selling schemes.
The Journal has spoken several
times about the value Of this manu-
fscture if taken in hand in Florida,
where okra is a perennial growth-one
requiring next to no cultivation yet
yielding a crop of lavish abundance
and great plant size. At the expense
of possibly being thought tiresome
By some of its readers, 1t takes this
opportunity again TO impress upon
the farmers and capitalists of the
state the rare cnance to make money
which this industry seems to open up
As The Tradesman states the eff
forts of Mr.. Moore and others have
been confined TO demonstrating facts
They have been
working along experimental lines and
not on stock selling schemes And
any man with good judgment must
admit that this sort of work inspires
and deserves most careful
The fact that there has
been no bluff or buster. no promises
on paper, no attempts to finance a com
pany on uncertain or chimericaI sta
Ustics seems TO warrant a belief in
the sincerity of those concerned IN
tie exploitation, and Floridians viii
indeed be dull of apprehension if they
fail TO take an interest in il, and
make most exhaustive inquiries. And
there is no time Ike the present. The
first in the field will reap tne fullest !
harvest.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
BE 9 Man.

Don't be afraid 10 do your duty be-
cause some one ridicuIes or opposes
YOU. 4 man wlo has opinions Of his
own and the courage TO advOcats
them viii be sure TO have opposition
I'm this world because ne runs across
O. contrary 10 other peoples opin-
icTs; but just keep right ahead Il
your cause IS right and your con-
science clear Don't worry about
vEsE other people say. life IS 100
snCIJ for that. Some EiIl abuse you
through envy. others for the want OF
principle, and some because they
honestly differ from you. but If yod
Keep right on openly. manfuIIy and
lnlellisenJly, and with your proper
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
A Mighty Close Student.

Being a close student of the infini @
variety of woman lovely woman, We
a.c interested in the latest ultimat-
Um or fashion, which DEGREES that the
di'eCtoiTe gown must so, and the
waist line which is now just below
the neck, will soon be located near
the knee. Mere man is kept busy
adapting himself TO these fantasies OF
fashion, but he win try to keep up
with the pereginatiOns of the waist so
tina. he may encircle it with his arm
on every opportune Occasion.-Lake-
land News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20

intended reform shown by any poor
sinner, 20 discredit sincerity and pub
hsh ones peSsimiSttc opinion on the
subject far and wide are the best
means on earth to bring about the ca
lamity prOphesied- Miserable wretches'
When they ask us for bread should We
give them stOnes-hUTI at them the
missiles of our pTejUdiCes and of a
scoTn based, peTChance, on a Pharisai-
Cal righteousness
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
A Dig" at Tampa.

A restaurant owner IN Tampa skip
ped out because he played the races
with the money he should have paid
his creditors and one of his walters
took a dose of strychnine on account
of the loss of one hundred dollars in
wages. This is just one of the chap
teTs OF woe in race horse gambling in
lamp Advocate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Did You EverI

Rev. Henry W Ireland. Campbell
tie preacher OF Mount Gilead. Ohio.
declared in a sermon thar the Iii IS
Is an intOxicant. and like The saloon.
must 90" IF this e true that kiss
in will make drunk come" We hope
th2t some OF our Hamilton county
men will never find it out, for if they
did they would kiss the women to
dtGtn-JasDer News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Excellent PHILOSOPHY.

When you feel that a person has
not treated you right, refresh your
memory and see If you deserve the
best of treatment from that person. Il:
IS often that you are 10 blame 20:
.the treatment you receive. even though
il is bad Teatment.-FcTnandin Rec
ord.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Made of Good Stuff.

There are very few country news
papers in Florida that will carry whis-
key advertisements. As this means
clear loss Of from twenty-five 10
fifty dollars a month TO each paper,
ii sHows the stuff Florida editors are
made of, ami especially when you
consider how handy this money
would be to most country editors
WauChula Advocate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Governor Making Friends.

Even Governor GilchTist's bittcreSt
opponents are beginning 10 admit that
the people made a wise choice in Sc
lectinG aim as chief executive He
j, making good in every undertaking
and the press OF the state is more
unanimous in his support than it has
been for several administrations past.
-PerrN Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-03-20
Ar ObeGient Hubby,

When it came to d show down ne
didn't 90 up. King Alfonso. he OF
Spain, had arranged to take trip II
an aeroplane with the Wright broth
eT5 but at the last minute, his wife
begged him out of it. Admire nim
nCw more than ever before.-Miamf
MptTOnoIiS