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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-05

1crease in the number of water users
it is self-support'ng. We have not
| one dollars worth of bonds standing
against the city or plant The city
has been to great expense this year
In repairing the pipe line laid by un-
skilled workmen at the time the wa
ter system was first installed, and it
behooves all other new towns to prof
1t by our experience and be sure tha.
some one competent is directing the
work.
j. d. Wallace, formerly of Oscela,
Idaho, who purchased 20 acres o.
land under the Furnish-Coe project
has been Joined by his family, and
they will move at once to their farm
William NJ. Melville, young man
from Seattle while here looking for
land, fell heir to $4,000, his share
of family estate.
Joseph Cunha sold his entire wool
clip of this year to Ed Burke. The
price paid was 1S1a cents per pound.
Jake Watenberger left Monday for
Heppner with his shearing plant.
Mrs. Joe Bailey returned home
this morning from visit to her
daughter, Mrs. Rothrock, who lives
above Pendleton.
Fred Garroutte, who has been fore
man for r. n. Stanfield for the past
three years, is now taking his frs,
vacation in that time He expects to
rest for one month.
John Shaw, a cattleman who has
lived here for years, lately traded his
town property to Mr.. Pearson for a
farm of 100 acres at the head of But
ter creek, in Morrow county. He left
yesterday with his family for their
new home. |
Mrs, Marguerite Oliver sold n plot |
Of ground consisting of two lots, to
Dorm brothers. The consideration |
was $500 This is by far the cheap
est land sold here for some time. The
deal was transacted through Louis
Scholl, jr.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-05
Lived 152 Years

VIM. Parr-England's oldest man
married the third time at 12o,
worked in the fields till 1872 and liv-
ed 20 years longer. People should
be youthful at so. James Wright OF
Spurlock, Ky, shows how to remain
young. II feel just like a 16-year-
old boy" he writes, "after taking six
bottles Of Electric Bltters. For thir-
ty years kidney trouble made life a
burden, but the first bottle of this
Wonderful medicine convinced me !
had found the greatest cure on
earth" They're a godsend to weak,
sickly, rundown or old people. Try
them. soc at Talman & Co.'s and
Pendleton Drug Co.'s.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-05
For Sale. n Barpoin

Modern house, good condition. S
rooms, bath, separate toilet, recep-
ton hall, first class plumbing. lot
50x1O0. s25O0; or two lots. 5Ox2OO
$4,000. House cost $500 four years
ago. Just right for rancher with
room for barn, or will add third lot,
with barn, wagon shed and harness
room for $4,000 See property, SIS
Jane street. Pendleton. Address j. T.
Van orsdall, S94 Taylor street, Port
land, Ore.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-05

In 400 years (156S to 1909 Japan.
foreign trade increased from 26,000,.
600 yen to S14,000,OOO yen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-05-05
Water System sclf-supporting.

The city of Echo has at last gotten
It's water system or a self-supporting
basis through the meter system. on,
year ago the plant was going behind
from $50 to 500 per month. but
through efficient management by ex-
perienced officials this has been
gradually changed, until today with
the water meters and the gradual in
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
SHE HAD HIM ON THE HOOK.
Resist Culinary Bait She Had
So CleverIy Cast.

Janet had nodded the domestic af-
fairs of the family with whom she
lived for SO many years that the news
of her intended marriage had much
the effect of an earthquake. Have
you and David been engaged long?"
ventured the mistress of the house
hold
zone week when next Sabbath
comes" stated Janet briefly.
"And-and had you any thought of
marrying before that?' asked her mis-
tress.
Times | had and times had not"
said the imperturable Janet, "as any
person will. But month ago when
gave David wee bit of the cake
I'd been making and he said to me ::
Janet, have you the recipe firm in
your mind, lass, so you could make
it If Mrs. Mann's book would be far
from your reach?' | knew well the
time was drawing short.
And when," said Janet, closing her
eyes at the recollection, 81 said to
him, David, lad, the recipe is copied
in a little book of my own,' and | saw
the CLINT In his eye reckoned
twould be within the month he'd ask
me-"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

given me, and / am recommending it
to all my friends. Mrs. w. s. FORD,
1888 Lansdowne St., Baltimore, Md.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints is Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. It has
stood the test of years and to-day is
more widely and successfully used than
any other female remedy. It has cured
thousands Of women who have been
troubled with displacements, infiam-
nation, liberation, fibroid tumors, ir-
regularities, periodic pains, backache,
that bearing-down feeling, fiatulency,
indigestion, and nervous prostration,
after all other means had failed.
If you are suffering from any of these
ailments, don't give up hope until you
have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial.
If you would like special advice
write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn
Mass, for it. She has guided
thousands to health. free Of
charge.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
SURPRISED AT THE SCHEDULE.
coIored Man Felt He Was Being Rail-
roaded Into the Class of
"High Financiers."

A colored man was tried the other
day before a Charlestown court for
stealing some clothing from a young
white man. A pretty clear case was
made out against the colored man
and he confessed.
Il reckon | amt got nothin' to say,
white folks" he said with humility,
"ceptin' hits jes laik 1t is"
We'll, since you admit your guilt"
said the Judge, Il will try to make II
light for you But first we will have
to get an estimate of the value of the
clothing. Mr.. Plaintiff, what do you
value these articles at?"
"The dress suit cost me $50, your
honor" replied the young man, the
overcoat $75 and the silk hat So"
"Mr. Jedge," broke in the accused,
I'D lax ter say des one word befo'
you goes any fudder.'
"All right; go ahead"
81 submit dat TUX dem clo'es, boss
man, but at no sich prices as dem"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
TOLD TO USE cUTIcURA.
After Specialist Failed to Cure Her In
tense Itching Eczema-Had Been
Tortured and Disfigured But
Was Soon Cured of Dread Humor.

II contracted eczema and suffered
intensely for about ten months. At
times l thought 1 would scratch my
self to pieces. My face and arms were
covered with large red patches, SO
that l was ashamed to go out. was
advised to go to a doctor who was
a specialist in skin diseases, but I
received very little relief. tried
every known remedy, with the same
results. Thought would never get bet
ter until friend of mine told me to try
the Cuticura Remedies. So / tried them,
and after four or five applications of
Cuticura Ointment I was relieved of
my unbearable itching. l used two
sets of the Cuticura Remedies. and I
am completely cured. Miss Barbara
Kral. Highlandtown, Md, Jan. 9, '08."
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Solo Props, Boston.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
EXCHANGING Solemn THOUGHTS.

"Ah," says the man with the parted
whiskers, when one stands alone ia
the night and contemplates the won
ders of creation, how futile, how puny
man seems! How vain, how puerile
his hopes and longings, when he is
surrounded by the eternal silence of
the universe! Has this ever occurred
to you?"
You bet!" answers the man with
the big scarf pin. He feels just as
punk as he does when he misses the
owl car and has to stand on the cor
ner an hour for another one.'-Chi-
cago Post.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
A Case for Sympathy.

Two matrons of certain western
city, whose respective matrimonial
ventures did not in the first instance
prove altogether satisfactory, met at
woman's club one day, when the
first matron remarked:
Hattie. l met your 'ex,' dear old
Tom, the day before yesterday. We
talked much of you"
rs that so?" asked the other ma
tron. did he seem sorry when you
told him of my second marriage?"
Indeed. he did; and said SO most
frankly!"
"Honest?"
Honest! He said he was extremely
sorry, though, he added, he didn't
know the man nally"-Lippin-
colts Magazine.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

from 1rregular1-
ties, terrible drag
ging sensations,
extreme nervous
ness, and that all
gone feeling in my
stomach. / had
given up hope Of
ever being well
when l began to
take Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound. Then
1 felt as though
raavy 1ifa bad honp
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

The value of trade unions is subject
too broad for our present discussion, but
that the movement is of value to the work
ingman cannot be denied, says J. T. Lin
coin in Atlantic. That it may serve the
employer in his relation with the employe,
| believe is likewise true. Grave mistakes
have been made by organized labor, such as
opposition to the introduction of improved
machinery, the attempt to limit the num-
Der of apprentices, and the many aliases in
vogue in union shops; but the movement is
growing in strength, and, as it grows, be-
comes more conservative. 1t is hard to
" ago any combination Of workingmen was
law bv imprieonment: vet. such is the fact
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Serial No. 7o1.

When Uncle Sam went out after fake drugs
and patent medicines, DIR. Mitchell's Eye
Salve with never a change in formula or
label at once registered and received Sc
rial No. 70l. The influence of DR.. Mitch
ellis Eye Salve has ever spread through
honest merit. Unfailing cure for sore,
weak and inflamed eyes. Price 25 cents
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Good
Manners
Are Home
Taught
By oRIs0N swETT MARDEN

guests The poe courtesy
which the members of this family show toward another
refreshing and beautiful Orson SWEET Marden in Success Magazine
Coarseness, grufness lack of decacy find place there
girls been trained from infancy
interesting and to entertain and try to make Others happy
family make rule to dress before dinner evening
Just they would special company expected
table especially marked At table everyone sup
posed his best not bring CROUCH long
but to his best thought his wtt sayings
Every member of the family expected do his best to make the meal
happy There is sort of rivalry who
most entertaining contribute the spest bits of
no dyspepsia this family because everyone
laugh be happy and laughter fatal indigestion The
etiquette of the table is also strictly observed
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
One Cause of Neck BoiIs.

Neck boils come with the sweaty
season. Many people have large hair
pores on the back of the neck. The
sweaty starched collar rim is good
culture soil for boil and carbuncle
germs, which get rubbed into the
large hair follicles or sacks, producing
painful, sometimes dangerous
spreading crop.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Rough on Rats, unbeatable exterminator
Rough on Hen Lice, Nest Powder, 25c.
Rough on Bedbugs, Powder or Liq d, Csc.
Rough on Fleas, Powder or Liquid, 25.
Rough on Reaches, Pow'd, 15c. Liz d, Csc.
Rough on Moth and Ants. Powder, 25c.
Rough on Skeeters, agreeable to use, ,25c.
e. S. Wells, Chemist. Jersey City, N. j.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
NOT THE BUTCHERS FAULT.

Mrs. Customer-That lamb you
sent me, Mr.. Stintwaite, was the
largest and toughest | ever saw.
Mr.. Stintwaite-Tut, tut. It's that
boy been lettering again. assure you.
when that joint left the shop it was
the sweetest little leg of lamb you
could set eyes on, and gave him
strict orders to deliver it at once be-
cause you wanted it young.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Laymen Combat White Plaque.

According to recent figures pub
lished by the National Association
for the Study and Prevention of Tu-
berculosis, nearly SO per cent. of
those enlisted in the active campaign
against consumption are laymen, and
the percentage of laymen has tripled
In the last four years.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
EuIIx Realized.

He frowned in perplexity on hearing
she was out again.
Il wonder, Jimmy, If your sister re-
alizes," he said bitterly, that I have
treated her to three taxi rides and
four open-air concerts this month";"
you bet she realizes it," said the
small boy, grinning. That's why
she's keepin' her engagement to Joe
Johnson a secret"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Position Had Drawbacks.

Poet Ito his practical friend)-Is
there anything more beautiful than to
see those magnificent swans float
upon the lakes silver surface? How
| would love to be like them!"
What! Go around with ones
stomach on that cold water all the
day? Not for me, thank you"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

"Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been with
out ii so long, had l known the relief it
would give my aching feet. / think it a
rare good thing for anyone having sore
or tired feet.-Mrs. Matilda Holtwert,
Providence, r. L." Sold by all Druggists,
25c Ask to-day
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
A NEW "FEAT."
Shortcake.

The strawberry shortcake, love it.
! love it! / prize it more highly than
tongue to dare tell! no sherbet or pud.
ding or pie is above it; there's nothing
in pastry like half SO well. Just give
me section as large as a platter,
with freshly crushed berries spread
over the lot, and / am contented and
happy, no matter what ailment or
trouble or sorrows I've got Ho, bring
on the shortcake, the strawberry
shortcake, and always and ever I'm
Jack-on-the-spot!-Los Angeles Ex-
press.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Important to Mothera,
Flowers.

Flowers have an expression of coun-
tenance as much as men or animals;
some seem to smile; some have sad
expression; some are pensive and
diffident; others, again, are plain, hon
est and upright like the broad-faced
Ward Beecher.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Spectacular Oil Fire.

The most spectacular fire ever wit
messed in the oil industry was at one
About 10000 barrels of oil were
burned up daily for nearly two
months. The flames rose to heights
of 500 to 1,400 feet
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Saving Her Bushes.

Il have here" said the young in
ventor, "a device that will be boon
to the typists.'
What is it?" asked the manufac-
turer of typewriters.
Its an extra key. Whenever the
operator can't spell word she
presses this key and it makes a
blur!"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Encouraqinq.

Tell me frankly, sir, what do you
think of my daughters voice?"
We'll, madam, think she may
have a brilliant future in water-color
painting"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

That time is the worst employed
which we give up to regrets, unless
we learn from them lessons for the
future.-Duc de Lewis.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Passed Mammoth Icebero.

An iceberg described as 21a miles
long and 500 feet high-presumabl
not so high for the whole 2h miles
was passed about 1900 miles from
New York recently by the French line
freighter Mexico. 1t was in latitude
1920, longitude 46:70.-New York
Sun,
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
A Physician at Home

Is DR.. Biggers Huckleberry Cordial. 1t al
ways cures Stomach and Bowel Troubles
Children Teething, etc. At Druggists, 25t
and SOC per bottle.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Not long ago l visited home where
such exceptionally good breeding prevailed
and such fine manners were practiced by all
the members of the family that it made a
great impression upon me.
This home is the most remarkable
school of good manners, refinement and
culture generally l have ever been in. The
parents are bringing up their children to
practice their best manners on all occa-
sions. They do not know what company
manners mean.
The boys have been taught to treat
their sisters with as much Difference as
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Mythical
Iiberality
American Life Is
Relatively
Simple
BY EUGLIELMO FERRERO.


agnce of the Americans One studies the psychology
of this supposed extravaganza its and effects Yet
have not been able find this
M where American life especially the life of the higher
Ed I classes gives the impression of being relatively simple.
~ Naturally there and New York, Phia
depha and Chicago just there such and
IN Paris London and Berlin who delight spending their
money foolshy 1t perhaps that there
OF that class of
But it equally that this class of people America well
Europe form only insignificant minority their folly
be taken for normal phenomenon of American life general
One rarely real palaces America One of the puted
to be the largest New York that of
Yet this house far attaining proportions
real palace understand that word in Europe The Mr.
Morgan much smaller and does
many OF the beautiful hotels which mbeh the elegant quarters
and which inhabited by people who have much smaller fortunes
the great New York banker. Near his Morgan
large library where he collections of books manuscripts
and relics which ought to cost great millions But this library
is not part OF his house; it is sort of public
Mr. Carnegie has built immense palaces libraries
museums and schools Yet for himself he has
York which European would consider hardly worthy
great wealth.
have Mr. Rockefes in Chicago
the house of bis daughter who great
chinery Mr. Mccormick Every body that the house
mick much beautiful and lavish than her fathers
indeed beautiful house. But supass houses
OF many Europeans who have not got nearly many millions
European journals tell frequently almost unbelievable
luxury of fortunes Jewels
of fabulous ea of the caprces
side of the Atlantic Like everybody el before going
these reports with implicit faith them
become skepcal and do consider these journals reliable
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Proved.

Mr.. Snapp-Life is full of contradic-
tions.
Mrs. Snapp-And l say it isn't
Boston Transcript.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

The advantage of living does not
consist in length of days, but in the
right improvement of them.-Mont-
aigne.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Briefly l have not seen any essential diff
ference between American luxury and European
luxury The cry about American extravaganza
had its origin not in Europe but in Amer
lea, and it is rather proof of American democracy
This cry about extravaganza has been raised by Aeri
who have been brought up in the spirit of puri
tanism and democracy and could not look inderenty
upon any growth of luxury which followed the growth
of great riches in the last century The luxury of the
rich Americans could not appear nearly great to
Europeans who have been accustomed to see among
themselves equal if not greater luxury But for Amer
leans raised in the democratic spirit of Jefferson and
Franklin it appeared like abominable corruption
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Where trouble is Found.

Wigwag-I never knew such a fell
low as Bjones! He is always looking
for trouble"
Henpeckke-Then, why doesn't he
get married d?-Philadelphia Record.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces In
nsmmation. sllays pain, wind collie 2sc bottle
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

One trouble with the habitually
crooked man is that he never knows
which way he is. turning.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
AFTER
FOURYEARS
OF MISERY
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Baltimore, Md. -" For four years
my life was misery to me. Isuffered
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
Famous English Detective
Tries to Catch the French
Gentleman Criminal

Arsene Lupin is bold. He announces
beforehand in the papers what his next
move is going to be. His story begins in
the August number Of
Short Stories
The first instalment is mo. 5l4-
Series 23." 1t is story that will hold your
interest. The French Police finally give up
in their attempt to trap the willy Lupin
and send to England for Herlock Sholmes.
Then follows battle of wits. The clever
French rogue against the keen reasoning
English detective.
Send us sl.50 for years subscription
to ''Short Stories and follow the fascinat-
ing, amusing Lupin. Every month, too. there
are numbers Of good, crisp. short stories
printed in big, clear type. Every news
dealer can handle your subscription.
Short Stories Company, Ltd.
135 East 18th Street New York City
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
The Retort Courteous

rs 1t warm enough for you?"
Yes, but if you say that again,
will make it much warmer for you. :"
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Each of us has the power of making
happier, SUMNER the little spot where
in our daily life is spent.-Archbishop
of Canterbury.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
A Series of Rreakaaes

Banks had his engagement bro
ken
did he take it hard?"
Yes; after it was broken off, he
was all broken up, and then he broke
down."
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
For Headache Try HIcks' capudIn,

Whether from Colds. Heat. Stomach or
Nervous troubles. the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liquid-pleas-
ant to take-Effects Immediately. 10, Is
and Soc at Drug Stores.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

Only putty life is afraid of being
worn out.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22

For Colds and Gripp-capudine
The best remedy for Gripp and Colds is
feverishness. Cures the cold-Headaches
also. It's Liquid-Effects immediately-1O,
25 and SOC at Drug Stores.
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
In Spain

"I wonder If raising bulls for fights
Is profitable?"
Il guess it is toss-up."
The Iuka vidette., 1909-07-22
The Value
Of
Trades
Unions
By J. T. LINCOLN

believe than century combination Of workngmen
punishable under the law by imprisonment yet such the fact
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-21

ARE ELECTED
LAST NIGHT

The stockholders of the McIlroy
Betting & Hose company met yesterday
and elected directors. The new direc
tors are: f. B. McIlroy. Otto Knoerzer,
D. F. Reid. A F. Rohrer and J. Floyd
Irish. The Incorporation papers have
been filed with the secretary of state
of Indiana, and it is expected that the
company will be incorporated today or
tomorrow.
This is the final step in the organiza-
ton Of this concern. 1t is an achieve
ment in that it has been re-organized
by Hammond capitalists and is to be
financed by Hammond capital.
1t marks the beginning of Hammond
as a promoting center. Other compa-
MES which have originated in Ham,
mond have been promoted by Hammond
men and are now notable successes.
but this is the first instance where an
outside manufacturer has come to Ham
mond and has secured the necessary
capital here for the building of his
plant.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-21

If you had a wife and from time to
And if these men brought beer and
whiskey with them and spent the hours
of the night in revelry. If you had an
1S-year-old daughter by your first wife
and this daughter was permitted and
encouraged to engage in these revelries
and finally was persuaded by your wife
to marry a man of whom you disap-
proved. If your wife cursed at you and
used obscene language in your presence
and even threatened to take your life.
If she forced you to leave your home
and provide other quarters for your
family.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Casper Schiller claims to have had
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-12-21
ANNUAL
ELECTION OF
OFFICERS.

The annual election of officers for
the Baptist church was held last even
ing at the church and brought out
representative gathering of parishion-
ers.
.Few changes were made in the per-
sonnel. w A. Hill was reelected treas
urer, and Miss Annah Emery was re-
elected clerk J. E. Wolf was re-elect-
ed trustee. In the election of deacons
there was a change. c. J. Coulter hav-
ing been elected to take the place of
]. c. Halliburton. W. S Francis was
reelected as deacon. Miss Mae Ham
sen was chosen to preside at the organ
during the ensuing year. while Miss
MurieI Eastwood was chosen as assist
ant organist.
Frank Stakemiller viii have charge
of the Sunday school work. he having
been elected superintendent for the
ensuing year,
The holdover officers are: w A. Hill.
H j. Woodruff and Jay Gero as dea-
cons: E. Q. l. Hoffman. Francis KimbalI,
E. W. Bump and A. c. Berry.