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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-02
Famous Drama Of New Enuland Life.

Famous Drama Of New England Life.
Year after year audiences so large
rs TO test the capacity OF the largest
theatres throughout the country have
greeted Joshua Whitcomb, Cy Prime,
Seth Perkins, Eb Ganzey, Aunt Matilda,
Rickety Ann, Happy Jack and all the
other characters in Denman Thompson's
famous drama OF New England life,
1.-THE Old Homestead, /" and have laughed
and wept by turns over the quaint.
homely bits Of comedy and pathos which
constitute its chief charm. Moreover,
the atmosphere OF 1.-THE Old Homestead. -
at once so peaceful and so bracinQ, to-
gether with the genuine touch OF nature,
which makes the whole world kin.
serves to enhance its every feature and
to bring the audience into the closest
relations with both the player and the
production.
1.-THE Old Homestead undoubtedly
owes something OF its continuous and
ever-increasing popularity TO the fact
that it affords one OF the strongest and
most potent object lessons possible 10
honesty, sobriety and charity. The
sturdy integrity OF Uncle Joshua Whit
comb, added to his other shining char
acteristics of both head and heart; Aunt
Matilda's sweet, motherly solicitude for
the absent son; the senile pstulsnce and
querulousness OF Cy Prime and Seth Per-
kins-these and other character sketches
from life are the kind that appeal most
forcihly to an audience and stir the SEN
sibilities and disabilities to the highest
pitch.
This is the twenty-fourth season Of
s'The Old Homestead" The cast is prsc-
tieally the same as last season. In fact,
the management of the company believes
in keeping the same company that made
the early successes OF "The Old Home
stead' as intact as possible. Some of
the company have been in the cast for
many years, notably Charles Clark, who
plays Seth Perkins so inimitably; Fred
Glare, the Happy Jack; Gus Kemmerlee,
the millionaire banker; Earl Redding, the
Ed Carney; Maggie Breyer, the Aunt
I Matilda. The famous double quartet Of
f farm hands is still the musical feature OF
/ the production. Many noted singers
have graduated from the ranks of "The
Old Homestead double quartet and be-
come famous, among them being Chaun-
4 cey Olcott and Richard Jose.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


Under the above caption, Fred N.
Whitney of the Mortified News, in his
editorial columns, pays the following
tribute to one who is most kindly remem-
bered by this community in which he
lived so worthily and labored so album
dantly:-
"The Randolph Herald recently repub-
lished some Of the local items found in its
files % years ago. The comment in some
of those little news paragraphs is a re-
minder to one who knew him well Of the
editor Of the Herald at that. time, the late
Rev. Elbridge Gerry.
L. P. Thayer, now OF Essex Junction
and Vergennes, was the publisher and
successful manager Of the Herald, but
Mr.. Gerry was largely the editor. He
was also a composition, and it was no par
ticular task for him to 60 to the case and
put up two or three columns OF editorials
without notes during the morning-and
there Was an originality about them all
that made the editorial page particularly
readable. Then after dinner be was liable
to get as many more columns OF local
matter into type without spelling any
copy paper-au OF which was worth read
ing, too.
AuEs 1CAEy ASnaAAN AraA y
to supply Sunday. After working all the
week in the office be would tramp on
Sunday morning eight or ten miles,
preach couple of sermons and take din
ner and tea with some Of the Congrega-
tional brethren. He was a staunch be-
lever in that faith and while he would
readily admit that there were good peo-
Pile in other church denominations, he
he huk in hts
opinion they were taking considerable
risk for the future life in not subscribing
absolutely to the Congregational tenets.
After bis Sunday labors and visits were
completed, Mr.. Gerry would walk home
at night and be the first on deck in the
Herald Office Monday morning. This
program be continued for 8 good many
years.
"Mr. Gerry was not only hard worker
but he was close calculator financially
and accumulated a competency. He was s
delightful associate. genial and witty, &
scholar and q gentleman. While always
/ intensely loyal to his church and faithful
to his parishioners, his fidelity to tht
latter never brought him into unsatisfac
tory financial relations with any of tbs
shiftless or un-businesslike members
Undoubtedly he gave aid where it could
be worthily bestowed but he gave il
outright. When men came to him from
inside or outside OF the church to borrow
money without good security, he simply
didn't have it to lend and that was thu
end of it.
stIn one instance, at least, Mr.. Gerry
was supposed to have lost his pastorat'
because he would not loan money to
shiftless deacon in his church; but b.
never talked much about the matter
When one irreverent friend remarked t
Mr.. Gerry that be supposed the Lore
would call some other good man to al
the pulpit he had vacated, the reply Cam
without hesitation: 1T is not question
OF whom the Lord will call put rather o
whom Deacon will CALL
"An honest, thrifty man, who toileC
with hands and brain and whose siren
uous work undoubtedly shortened hi
useful life. TO those who knew hin
intimately, Mr.. Gerry will long b
4 pleasantly remembered"
Cheapest accident insurance-Dr
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-02

DO you attendf" asked Mrs. Wallace.
No, the man admitted be did not.
" Then" she said pleasantly, 'slet me give
you special invitation" and it was
accepted. Three years ago she organized
club Of 35 bootblacks in the West End
and has had the satisfaction OF seeing
them grow up into self-respecting young
men.
While w. w. Jones and his hired man,
Arthur Slack, were at work the 25th uIt.
in lot beyond the d. T. Dyer farm on
the Braintree road, the ladies of the fam
lily served picnic dinner there and en-
ioyed day in the open. About O'Clock
Mr.. Jones sent the hired man home to
see to the chores, as the others had de-
cided to stay until dark. On reaching the
Jones place the hired man found bis own
room in utter disorder and 81 missing
from his effects. Later Investigations
revealed the fact that the kitchen door
had been left open and the screen door
had been unlocked by cutting the wire
cloth and reaching through. The invader
had then started to rummage the house.
In the parlor, sofa pillows and cover had
been thrown on the floor, books taken
from the case and piled around the family
Bible in the center of the room and
things mixed up generally. In one cham
Der tray was removed from q trunk,
whose contents had been paved over. A
pin was stolen from another chamber but
more valuable iewelry was left and two
purses containing a good sum OF money
we're not touched. 1t is Thought the bur.
glar was frightened away before be had
completed his search and collected his
plumber. During the afternoon Miss
Carrie Manchester called at the house but
found no one at home and saw nothing
unusual. The hired man drove into the
barn about O'Clock and " lille he was
putting up his team the thief probably
stole out Of the house.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-02

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Stops the pain and
heals the wound. All druggists sell it.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-02

"An honest, thrifty man, who toiled
with hands and brain and whose siren
uous work undoubtedly shortened his
useful life. TO those who knew him
intimately, Mr.. Gerry win long be
pleasantly remembered"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

pressed as much as the subjects will
permit, referred to many of the ex-
'ecutive needs of the country with the
exceptions already noted. Speaking
generally the country is in a high
state of prosperity. There is every
reason to believe that we are on the
eve of a substantial business expan-
sion. and We have just garnered a
harvest unexampled in the market
value of our agricultural products.
The high prices which such pro-
ducts bring mean great prosperity for
the other hand, they mean a very
considerably increased burden upon
/ those classes IN the community whose
yearly compensation does not expand
with the Improvement in business and
/ the general prosperity. Various rea-
sons are given for the high prices.
The proportionate increase in the
output of gold, which today is the
chief medium of exchange and IS in
some respects a measure of value,
furnishes a substantial explanation of
at least part of the increase in prices.
The increase in population and the
more expensive mode of living of the
people. which have not been accom-
plished by a proportionate increase
in acreage production, may furnish
further reason. 1t is we'll to note
that the increase in the cost of living
is not confined o5this country, but
prevails the world over, and that
those who would charge increases in
prices to the existing protective tar
iff. must meet the fact that the rise
in prices has taken place almost
wholly in those products of the fac
tory and farm in respect to which
there has been either no increase in
the tariff or in many instances a very
considerable reduction"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

Washington. Dee. All branch
organizations of the American Ma
tional Red Cross Society were abol-
ished today and in their stead bodies
to be known as chapters will be or
ganiZed. This action was confirmed
at the session of the national organ
ization in Washington today
These chapters will be formed by
resolutions of subdivisions existing at
present directed to the headquarters
at Washington, and governing boards
in each state will have direct super
vision Of the chapters The addition
Of the state governing boards and the
substitution of the word chapter for
subdivision in the title of the local
organizations are the chief points of
change in the plan of the reorganiza-
ton. This. however It is believed.
will add greatly to the efficiency Of
the central body as a working force.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

ment by the president of a governor
and also of an executive council, the
members of which shall during their
term of office, reside in the territory
and which shall have legislative pow
ers sufficient to enable it to give to
the territory local laws adapted to its
present growth. 1 strongly deprecate
legislation looking to the election of
a territorial legislature in that vast
district. The lack of permanence of
residence of a large part of the pres
ent population and the small num-
Der of the people who either perman-
entity or temporarily reside in the
district, as compared with its vast eX-
panse and the variety of the inter-
ests that have to be subserved, make
it altogether uniting in my judg-
ment. to provide for a popular cleo
ton of a legislative body The pres
ent system is not adequate and does
not furnish the character of local
control that ought to be there The
only compromise it seems to me
which may give needed local legisla-
ton and secure a conservative gov
eminent is the one l propose.
White Slave Trade.
Il regret to have to say that the
Investigations made in the bureau of
immigration and other sources of in
formation lead to the view that there
is urgent necessity for additional leg
islation and greater executive activity
to suppress the recruiting of the ranks
Of, prostitutes from the streams of
immigration into this country-an evil
which for want of a better name. has
been called the white slave trade l
believe it to be constitutional to for
bid under penalty, the transportation
of persons for purposes of prostitution
across national and state lines; and
by approprlating a fund of $4,000
to be used by the secretary OF COM
merce and labor, for the employment
of special inspectors, it will be pos
sible to bring those responsible for
this trade to indictment and convic-
ton under a federal law"
The president recommends the
holding of an exposition in 1913, the
fiftieth anniversary of the issuance
of the emancipation proclamation. to
show the progress the negroes have
made.
Il have thus, in a message, com
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
Nationals TO Meet.

New York. Dec. Tt has been
definitely decided that the annual
meeting Of the National League Of
Baseball Clubs will be held at the
Waldorf Astoria a week from today
when many matters of interest to fan
dom will be discussed. The annual
meeting of the Boston club of the
league will be held today. The Amer
lean League will hold its annual ses-
sion on December Is, the day after
the beginning of the National League
meeting.
\ baseball war even more far
reaching than that between the Am
crican and National Leagues, which
terminated in the signing Of peace
treaty in 1903. Is looked for.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
No Wine at This Banquet.

Minneapolis. Dec. 7.-Water pure
and sparkling water, will be the bev-
crage consumed at the fourteenth
annual banquet of the Minnesota pro-
hibitionists here tonight. Several
hundreds will gather about the ban
quet board and conspire together on
ways and means for driving the rum
demon from the state. Quincy Lee
Morrow of South Dakota will tell
how the demon" has been put on the
run in his state, and other prominent
advocates Of the dry" cause will
make speeches far from dry. on the
grim gray dawn Of the morning after
the prohibitionists will gather for a
conference for the development OF
plans for the impending legislative
campaign
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
Young Men Take Notice.

Your Uncle sam says. all able bod
led young men should practice rifle
shooting. There is a good indoor
range at 725 Main street, where you
can practice with fine rifles. You can
learn something about shooting at in
door practice.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
4 Book of Travel.

The Review of Reviews" has the
following to say Of Mary e, walters
Through the Gates OF the Neither
lands" THE Illustrations in this
volume are excellent, and the text is
full of conviction and enthusiasm" ="
This is one OF the books recently
added to the works of travel in the
public library
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

tons and that similar legislation be
enacted in respect to all other cleo
tons which are constitutionally
within the control Of congress"
The president in calling attention
to the big postal deficit, recommends
the idea of making magazines and
periodicals pay a higher rate of post
age than one cent a pound, the aver
age cost of the transportation Of this
matter being more than nine cents a
pound. He adds:
Postal Sayingc Banks
The second subject worthy of
mention in the postoffice department
{ is the real necessity and entire prac-
ticability of establishing postal saw
I ings banks. 1t has been proposed to
delay the consideration of legislation
establishing a postal savings bank
! until after the report Of the none
tary commission. This report is like
~ to be delayed and properly so, be-
cause of the necessity for careful de-
| liberation and close investigation.
do not see why the one should be
tied up with the other. 1t is under
stood that the monetary commission
has looked into the systems of bank
ing which now prevail abroad and
have found that by control there ex-
ercised in respect TO reserves and the
rates of exchange by some central
authority panics are avoided. 1t is
not apparent that a system of postal
. banks would in any way interfere
with a change to such a system here
Certainly, in most of the countries of
| Europe where control is thus exer-
cised by a central authority postal
savings banks exist and are not
thought to be inconsistent with a
proper financial and banking system
Admission OF States.
The successful party in the last
election in its national platform de-
clared in favor of the admission as
separate states of New Mexico and
Arizona and l recommend that legis-
lation appropriate to this end be
! adopted.
with respect to the territory of
Alaska. l recommend legislation
| appropriate to this end be adopted
Legislative Council for Alaska.
| with respect to the territory of
| Alaska, l recommend legislation
which shall provide for the appoint
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

The Ladies Aid Of the Christian
church will open their fare December
9th at 5 o'clock p. m. We're you will
find Xmas presents to suit all ages,
from small dressed dolls to beautiful
hand made articles. Also home made
candies. home cooking and meals
served Friday and chicken pie dinner
Saturay in the smith Crawford build
ing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
For Sale.

4S0 acres wheat land north OF
Pendleon. l 1-2 miles from railroad.
Write for terms or see D. Kemler.
21O w. Bluff street, Pendleton Ore.
Phone Red 1906.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

The Peoples Warehouse will be
closed all day Christmas, Saturday,
December 25
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

Try the East Oregonian for first
class Job printing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

| NASOHllIlueQ from rage lWO.)
| plated in the establishment of a naval
base and station in the Philippines.
and have expressed their judgment, in
which | fully concur, in favor of max
ing an extensive naval base at Pearl
Harbor, near Honolulu, and not in the
Philippines.
Tour OF Fleet Noteworthy.
The return of the battleship fleet
from its voyage around the world, in
more efficient condition than when II
started, was noteworthy event in
the interest in our affairs and the ma
val authorities of the world. Besides
| the beneficial and far reaching ef-
| feet on our personal and diplomatic
relations in the countries which the
! fleet visited, the marked success of
| the ships in steaming around the
world in all weathers on schedule time
| has increased respect for our navy
and has added to our national pres
| tige.
Early in the coming session, a COM
! prehensive plan for the reorganiza-
ton Of the Officers of all corps of the
navy will be presented to congress
and / hope it will meet with action
suited to its urgency.
More Economy.
owing to the necessity for economy
| in expenditures, I have directed the
curtailment of recommendation for
naval appropriations so that they are
| $3S,000,000 less than the correspond
! ing estimates of last year and the re-
quest for new naval construction is
limited to two first class battleships
and one repair vessel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

/ No use trying to get better than
| Hart. Schaffner & Marx clothes. You
won't find any. Go to the Peoples
| Warehouse and get the suit you like
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

Real Rose Hat
Pins-- the regular
90 size at 35c,
the ST.. so size at
SOC and the So and
So. SO sizes at 75c;
having only a ! i'm
ted amount on han d
the sale will be
imi ted to a pur-
, chase Of 81 so to a
Gus tomer-- h at i S
a toner can on | y
buy 81. so Of each
size, or as few as
the Gus toner choo s.
es;- the limit wou | d
be 2 of the 76c
sizes, 3 Of the soc
and 4 Of the 35c
81 zes. You are ad-
vi sed to come ear y
so t ha + you wi Ii
have a good Sc lee
tion.
The sale wi
begin at 10 o &C o k
We dn esd lay morn ing
in the new annex,
THE GIFT ROOM =
next door to
Koeppen s Drug Stor e
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

A. C. Koeppen &
Brothers will pla C e
on sale tomorrow
( We dne sd ay morning G
a few gross Of the
genuine De amo t he
Me tallized wers
at less than ha ! f
the usual prices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
Legal Procedure Reforms.

THE deplorable delays in the ad-
ministration Of civil and criminal law
have received the attention Of. com
mittees of the American Bar associ-
alton and many state bar associations.
as well as the considered thought of
judges and jursts. In my judgment,
a change in judicial procedure with Ia
view TO reducing its expense to private
litigants in civil cases and facilitating
the dispatch of business and final di-
roction in both civil and criminal cas-
es constitutes the greatest need In our
American institutions. I do not doubt
less violence and cruelty exhibited in
lynchings are directly due to the un-
certainties and injustice growing out
OF the delays in trials, judgments and
the execution thereof by our courts.
The procedure in the federal courts
should furnish an example for the
state courts. | therefore. recommend
legislation providing for the appoint
ment by the president OF a commits
sion with authority to examine the-v
laws and equity procedure of the fed
eral courts Of first instance, the law
OF appeals from these courts to the
courts OF appeals and to the supreme
court and the costs imposed in such
procedure on the private ltigants
and upon the public treasury and
make recommendation with a view to
simplifying and eXpedting the pro-
cedure as far as possible and max
ing it rs inexpensive as may be the
| lltignnt of littln means"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07

Turn back and read the Peoples
Warehouse ad on page 2,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1909-12-07
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

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