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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

the annual deficit in the postal de-
partment. AS matter of fact the
chief sinner is the government itself.
The government ships or allows to
be shipped annually tons and tons
of matter for which II pays no
charges. But the railroads do not
do this business for nothing. They
charge higher rates on other classes
of mail in order to make up for this
seeming generosity and as result
We have an annual deficit.
Commenting upon the franking
evil the Atlanta Constitution says:
There is nothing so busy just about
this time of the year as the congress
sional postal frank; in fact, it is do
ing overtime.
When congress meets and shortly
adjourns for the holidays, there is
work for the frank. in both directions.
The work of the little frank is
usually a quiet, secret business, but
now and then some Sherlock brings
the job to public view.
For instance, there is the case of
a western senator, whose action in
shipping by mail to Washington five
boxes weighing 100 to 200 pounds
each is the subject of interesting COM
ment in some of the western papers.
Nothing but public documents"
asserts the senator's clerk, who ex-
plains that the only really remark
able thing about the transaction is
the senator's moderation, as he once
franked seventeen such boxes from
his western home to Washington!
Now the people of his home state,
according to the Chicago Record
Herald, are asking questions like
these,
Why do public documents travel
east after having presumably once
travelled west?
How many trips each way would it
take to wear out the franking privi-
lege?
Do documents, by much travel,
ever undergo metamorphosis into
personal effects?
And, finally, is any weighing of the
mails being done while these docu-
ments travel?
We hope the Nebraskans will get
the answers.
Their state is not the only one
that is interested.
Inasmuch as they have an interest,
these are questions which might as
readily and appropriately be put by
alrthe people of the United States.
The franking of cows and pianos
ard typewriters through the mails
which unquestionably has been done
and the custom of franking furniture
and personal effects, which still
continues, can best be described as {
ludicrous public outrage.
! We hear much about the annual de
ficit in the postoffice department
which runs up into the millions.
Couldn't congress get together anC
cut this deficit down a bit, in the in
terest OF the people, by deciding t.
pay the transportation charges oi
their exclusive personal property?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
DO THIS TASK WE'LL.

Pendleton wants a traction system
and a chance to secure interurban
connections with the different parts
Of its tributary territory. 1t wants
a greater supply of electrical power.
1t wants these things badly. More
power and proper traction facilities
are indispensable if Pendleton is to
become a rear commercial center
a city.
Accordingly the progress of the ne
gotiations between the Washington
oregon company and the committee
representing the Commercial associ-
alton is gratifying. An agreement
has been reached between these two
Is for the directors of the Washing
ton-Oregon company to sign the
contract as revised by the committee
and their attorneys Then Pendle-
ton must do its part towards finan-
cling the proposition by raising the
d sum of $4,000.
When the movement to raise this
sum Of money is started a united
Pendleton should get behind it. The
cooperation of all local property
owners, business men, professional
men and neighboring farmers will be
needed It will be somewhat of a
task to raise the amount. Yet when
the great wealth of this community
l. considered and when consideration
is given the business uplift that Is
certain TO follow the establishment
Of a traction system the sum Of $780,
900 seems small indeed. The prop
erty owners of the city alone could
richly afford to subscribe for $780,
900 worth of stock. The coming Of
a traction system and of a new cleo
trical supply will enhance the value
of local realty in way that is hard
TO appreciate at this time. II is a
conservative guess to say that realty
values will be doubled. They will
be much more than doubled for the
simple reason that traction sys-
tenn cannot fail to bring other oene-
fits in its wake.
The raising Of the $4,000 for the
traction system will be Pendletons
first task for the new year. At least
II will be II matters go as now seems
assured. It is a task that should be
done well. Pendleton could not start
the new year in a. finer way than by
backing this enterprise that promises
30 much in the way TO bettermeni
and development.
When we go out to raise the $780,
900 let all unite and get II with a
whirl.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
FOR SALE

1900 acres all fenced, good 8 room
house with basement, big barns well
built. orchards, and other improve
ments. This land lies along the foot
hills Of the Blue mountains in the
Chinook belt where grows the fine
bunchgrass, and flows the crystal
springs. Owner cut $50 tons Of al
falfa this year. This Is an ideal
stock ranch, 10 miles off r. r., and
can be bought for $12.50 per acre.
and ten thousand dollars worth Of
cattle and horses thrown in, besides
good wagons and all tho machinery
and other stuff on the ranch. find
the bargains, that Is why sell the
goods.
=. T. WADE,
Pendleton, Oregon,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
A Whistler Story

Charles L. Freer, of Detroit, is Am
erica's leading collector of Whistler
paintings, among Mr.. Freer's treas
ures being the famous Peacock room
decorations from the dining room OF
the Leyland house in London.
Mr.. Freer is also collector OF
Whistler anecdotes, one of which he
told me at recent dinner.
Whistler" he said, "once. under
took to get fellow painters work in
to the autumn Salon. He succeeded
and the picture was hung.
"But the painter going to see his
masterpiece with Whistler on varnish-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
TRUE ANIERICANISNI.

Dr. Henry Van Dyke says true
Americanism is this:
To believe that the inalienable
pursuits of happiness are given by
God.
To believe that any form of power
that tramples on these rights is un-
just
To believe that taxation without
representation is tyranny, that gov
ernment must rest upon the consent
of the governed, and that the people
should choose their own rulers
To believe that freedom must be
safeguarded by law and order, and
that the end of freedom is fair play
for ALL
To believe not in a forced equality
of conditions and estates. but in a
true equalization of burdens, privil-
eyes and opportunities.
To believe that the selfish inter-
ests of persons, classes and sections
must be subordinated to the welfare
Of the commonwealth.
To believe that union is as much q
human necessity as liberty is a di.
| vine git.
To believe not that all people are
good, but the way to make them bet.
ter is to trust the whole people.
| To believe that a free state should
offer an asylum to the oppressed, ant
an example of virtue. sobriety ant
! fair dealing to all nations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
= **** +++++ *+*
HOST AND GUEST.

= No place in the rich mans =
= world 1 hold, =
= No man envies me silver or =
= gold +
= No man grudges me princely =
= wage, =
= Houses or lands or equipage. =
= Yet none who possess what I =
. do not +
= May dare to mock at my Z
= simple lot. ,
Z For my humble roof is still =
= wide to bless +
. With its shelter him who is +
, shelterless. +
q Who by want to my door is led. +
= He may share my cup. he may +
= break my bread. +
= OF the cheer of my home 1 can =
q give part, I
= In the warmth of my heart he :!
= may warm his heart. +
= He may go his way as seems to I
. him fit, 4
= Grateful or thankful. what mat I
z ters It? I
+ For any good at my hands he I
= has had, t
+ 'Tis I who am thankful. it's I Z
= who am glad. +
Z -Carlotta Perry in the Inde- =
= pendent. I
. Z
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

pent, trying to lead US to our downfall
by showing us how good the apples
are"
But" began the mother. as stern
ly as she was able. you two must
have been eating apples; Henry hasn't
done it all, l see as many as ten
cores around YOU"
"Oh," yes" returned Willie, the
youngest, we've all been taking turns
being the serpent"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

ing day. uttered a terrible oath when
he beheld 1t.
"'Good gracious he moaned, you
are exhibiting my picture upside
down.
"'Hush,' said Whistler. The COM
mittee refused It the other way =
Washington Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Changes in railroad officialdom
are now coming thick and fast.
Superintendents and assistant super
intendents are being transferred every
other day and new superintendents
and assistants created. 1t is a fine
process at least for the new men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Umatilla county farmers did not
invent any autos although they own
many machines. However, a UNA
tilla county farmer has devised an
airship We go some.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Pendleton raised $4,000 to secure
the retention and reconstruction of
the wooden mill. 1t should be able
to secure ten times that amount in
order to bring traction system to
the city.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Zelaya complains that he Is not the
deep dyed villain that Secretary
Knox and others paint him! How
ever Mr.. Zelaya is speaking for the
defense.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Judging from the looks of things
a. present ]. T. Lieuallen was a good
prophet when he said wheat would
reach the dollar mark.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

The best results are obtained by
buying Folger's Golden Gate Coffee
Whole Roast-and grinding II at
home just before using.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Fred Taylor of Ottawa turned down
an offer of $4,000 cash for 10 weeks
season of hockey offered him by the
Renfrew. Ont, club. Rivalry is keen
among the clubs there.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Swear off anyway and show you
good intentions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

The old year has gone and Mrs.
johnson is still with us.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
A Reliable
Remedy
EIy's Cream Balm
10 quickly absorbed.
~ ., 80

Gives Relief al Once.
1t cleanses, soothes ,
heals and protects
the diseased men-
brane resulting from
Catarrh and drives
away q Cold IN the
Head quickly. Re-
stores the Senses of
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
CAUSE OF THE DEFICIT.

Newspapers are generally charged
with being largely responsible for
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01

Nobody has as yet made a success
of predicting the end of the world.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
cATERRH

Taste and Smell. Full size so cts, at Drug
gisss CT by mail. In liquid form, IS cents.
Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street. New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1910-01-01
THEY TOOK TURNS.

The people make the towns
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
Woman Saves
Baby FrOmDeath

RENO, May 2l.-Whilc out drIN
ing on the steep hill near Senator
\ixon's home, Mrs. J. y. Carpenter,
daughter ol {. /. Bender, a banker OF
this city; Mrs. Edward O'hucu, wIlc
OF 4 young attorney, and a baby girl,
daughter oi Mrs. f.. {. tlumphrico,
were thrown form the carriage and
all received serious injuries. The ba
by's HE Vas saved, though, by Mrs.
O'Bricn who graepcd the infant in
her arms and, even i'll the danger OF
losing her own lie, protected the
little one from having its lie crush
eel out. Mrs. Carpenter was dragged
some distance by the frightened horse
and had her clothes tori to shred,
and her lace and body terribly cut
and bruised.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
Bible Classes
in Big Parade

WASHINGTON, May 2l.-Io the
strain OF "Onward, Christian Sol
diers," an army OF than Io'o"o
members OF mems Bible classes from
all parts OF the world. marched down
Pennsylvania Avenue yesterday and
around the capitol on their way /"
4 monster mass meeting III I'VE
ton Hall.
Thi, was the feature ul tOday's eeS-
sion of the Worlds Sunday School
Association. now i'll convention here
Practically every country IN the
world and every state OF the unlnl
vas represented in thc parable.
As Convention Hall was not large
enough to accommodate the GROVE
another meeting Tor men WAS hri'
in Mount Vernon Methodist Fps
cupul Church. Simultaneously two
meetings. iu" women were III proSrca:
at enc ct which Mrs. Sherman, WIT
vi The Vice President, presided.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
DeSerters Try
to Poison Man

RENO New, May al. {. FAX
or, A. G.. Young and ii. \. Ryan, all
admitting thcmselNb, to be dcsertcrs
from the United State, army barricko
On Goat Island, are in Jail i'll Sparks
on suspicion oi having attempted to
poison Daniel bryant. son ui police
officer ". ). bryant OF Sparko, by
placing a drug III a glass OF beer he
drank.
The three men, it i, claimed, had
solicited aid from Bryant and had
been refused, and 1t j. claimed that
later in the day when Bryant enter
ed u Sparks saloon to have a drink
with a friend, II OF the men, sup
posed 10 be lakcr, put some sort OF
drug in the beer. Immediately after
drinking a portion ol the beer Bryant
became unconscious, and II was not
until yesterday afternoon that he was
uut OF danger.
1t j. claimed that the three men
have some sort OF poison that puz-
lles the physician, and that they
made an attempt to poison another
man i'll Sparks.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
NAVY MAY BANKRUPT THE
NATION SAY SENATOR'S
A%Dpropriation for the Year Averaged 81 Per
Head for Every Person in the United
States. Wants a Halt Called

lingcr expressed doubt and adduced
figures 10 show the cost would not
exceed $l0,0O0,000,
Mr.. Hale not only sustained MIR.
Clay. but added to his figures. lie
spoke ui the vessel, ae completely
armorcd and equipped and said the
total cost OF putting II "t these vrH-
shells in the water would probably be
nearer $lS.OOO,OOO than $l6,OOO,OuO.
He declared the fallibility OF the ma
val board was such that there could
be no guarantee for the future.
THAT board has never been able
to- make recommendations OF type III
these ships that ha, been good Tor
two years i'll succc,eion,' he said.
After estimating that there would
be a deficit at the end OF the year,
MIR. Hale said:
All this talk oi the possession oi
a surplus event. places us in a lo"l ;
paradise" He declared the United
States had caught thi, infection from
! lllRldllu, NltIN N''ltA'''''N 49, ''
%fcrent.
Both Mr.. Hale and MIR. Clay re
ierrcd to the addrce, made i'll Chris
tiania by Mr.. Roo~cvclt III winch ne
c<prr~cd the nope that there would
be dimunition ul armament.
MIR. Burton contendcd that III her
civilization, isolation and resources,
the United States had ample protec-
ton. lie referred to the Monroe
doctrine and wa, questioned by Mr..
Gallingcr As to whether Germany
would have kept hands off South
America if the United States had not
had a strong navy. MIR. Burton re
piled England and France would NOT
permit German advances, I" which
Mr.. Gallingcr responded that without
navics they could do nothing.
Consideration of the bill will be
resumed Monday.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
GOOD

\ good story is being told ON L
couple OF resident, OF this city. We
have no desire to place them i'll any
prominence and therefore 1Orego
the pleasure OF giving their James.
They were standing IN the depot
platform at Reno the other night
when one OF the big passenger trains
came in. One OF the gentlemen,
Jim for short. asked Joe what the
green flag, on the rear end OF the
train were for. TO this question he
was informed that they meant that
another was soon to arrive.
Jim thought over the matter ecrl-
ously. The next day when he pass
ed down the street Joe noticed some
thing peculiar with the baby buggy
containing the youngest lin, and
upon looking closely discovered a
green flag flying from each II OF
the handles on the carriage. tie
isn't saving a word or offering any
more information to his friends.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
MAKING PROGRESS WITH SUIT

Judge +. z. Laugau and Attorney
Stefan returned to Dayton again to-
day where the $4,000 Italian SANDER
suit is still the main feature "( the
court proceedings, Yesterday the
.irst witness for the plaintiff and pro
badly the most important WAS placed
on the stand and was being qur,-
TONED when 4 recess was taken last
evening. The necessity OF employ
ing interpreters is bound 10 make the
case drag ont longer than would or
dinarily be expected. The Italians
alon G the river are taking Il big in
tercst in the pr"ccrding,.-Chr"ni
Gle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21

WASHINGTON. May 2o.-lhat
the United States has gone wild about
the matter of armament and eNpec-
tally in the construction ct battlt-
shin, was asserted by Senators Hale
Clay and Gallingcr in the Senate It"
day. These statements were made
during consideration OF the naval ap'
preparation bill.
The bill carried ~$l33,O0O,OOO and
Senator Hale predicted that within
five wears the annual naval appropria-
ton will not be les, than SlIo,OOo,OOO.
Consideration OF the bill was not
concluded.
The opinion was expressed that the
promised reduction Of expenditures
would not take place in the present
session OF Congress and Senators
Hale and Gallinger, both members OF
he committee on appropriations,
agreed the expenditures would exceed
the revenues the next fiscal year.
Another feature of the debate was
the citation of the eX president a. an
advocate OF reduced armament.
1t was brought about by an amend
meut introduced by Senator liurt"t
providing Tor one battlc>hip 81 the
Drcaduaught type OF tive, authorized
by the bill a, passed by the House.
Senator Clay was the first to asscrl
the country had gone wild in the mat
ter OF sea armament.
I'VE have lost our heads he SAID
"and If We don't stop we will bank.
rupt the nation
lie said the appropriation tor the
navy, proposed for the present year
averaged s. per head for each man
woman and child i'll the country.
by quoting Senator Hale a. author
ity for the state mcnt that each e
the proposed battlcship, would Co,
not less than $l6,000,O0O, Mr.. Gal
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
WILL TRY AND
STOP FIGHT
Being Held in San Francisco.
District Attorney Appeal
ed to by Societies

SAN FRANCISCO, May Il hat
a determined effort will be made /"
prevent the holding OF the Jcttrlca-
Johnson fight is apparent, when with
in = few hours alter the definite an
nounccmcnt OF the promoters mad
been made that the match would b.
brought to this side nt The bay, i
DELEGATION ni the lrtnl church lrdcrI-
liun. accompanied by their attorney
called upon District Attorney rItktT'
and demanded that he take HtllHII l'
stop the proposed bout. llckrri. al
ter declaring that he had not mac
time to investigate the law governing
BOXING contests told the delegation
that tomorrow morning he would
render a definite decision ao /" tn,
legality OF the Proposed champion
ship battle.
Tex Richard today set at rest ii
rumors that his selection Is referee
OF the big tight WAS 4 temporary one
until the principals could agree "i
! another man.
Il am going t" rcircc mat lIShl'
said Rickurd to Il press rrurcNriltI
tive. "Roth ~Jcttrico and ,l"hne"'
| have said they want me, my selection
seem, to have met with public Hp
proval and have big money "
stake
"Thc referee business j. settled
| and am the man.
When ii was learned al jack john
SON, amp today that the drtl>''n t
bring the fight to lhi, side OF tn
bay had been definitely announce
the champion, golden smile hcrAn
a grin. which did nut wear off Whll
he WA, taking his morning rul
Johnson expressed the belief that II
would be able to liHht better III TIN
city. a, the climatic conditions OF tn
battle would be more like his IRAN
ing camp.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
Entire Town
is Destroyed

PAULS VALLEY (Okla.), May y,
Maysvillc, Okla, fifteen miles north
west of here was swept out by a tor
nado early last evening. Several per
sons were killed according t" the
mcager report, received.
The town of Mccarthy near Mays
Vile, was almost entirely swept
away and three eprsons killed.
One OF the hardest storms III the
history Of this section swept oNer 4
stretch OF country ncar here last cV
eniug, i'll places practically obllleral
in gall signs OF vegetation.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
BASEBALL

Tomorrow afternoon At the \allcy
Park diamond the local baseball team
will meet the Dayton team and Il good
game is promised the lovers "i the
sport. The local team have been
practicing all week and will g" into
the game with the idea Of carrying
off the honor,. The visiting nine -
a strong one and there i, no reason
why the game Of tomorrow will nos
be a very interesting and close one.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
ACTRESS is DYING

NEW YORK, May 2l.-Clara Nor
ris, the former actress. had \ severe
sinking spell yesterday and her con
dition is reported a. critical. The
physician says that no hope remains
that she will regain her sight and he
is doubtful OF her recovery.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
UP THE DOGS

The dog man is busy rounding III
the dogs of this city and also their
owners and dispoeing OF licenses. tie
says he will dispose of the dogs ii
he makes a failure in getting tn
money. As but ten days remains in
which ito get your license according
to law, if You haven't i tag get busy.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
DULL TIMES AT BODIE

A letter received To- day from 4 To-
cal miner NOW at H"dir ~t@!ro that
everything is very dull and not loo
men arc at work. Work. on the new
power plant is being done by 4 Greek
contractor with Greek hclp.-Chr"t
iclt.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
ATTELL WINS

NV YORK, May 2l,-\bc Attell,
the icathcrwcight champion. easily
rested Tommy Murphy last night in
ten round bout at the National
Sorting club,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
BIRTHDAY r

Oral Peters entertained Il number
al his little friends today, the coca
ION being the celebration Of his
ninth birthday,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21

Mrs. ParlIam and SON departed for
Reno last evening where they will
iuin Mr.. parham and make their fu-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
TO ATTEND EXERCISES

Judges Nurcruoo and Talbot depart
ed for Reno last evening t" attend
the commencement exercises at the
State University.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
PAINTING MAIL BOXES

Postmaster Hotter and an assistant
are painting the mail boxes i'll thi
city a light green color. which is :,
great Improvement.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21

Two hundred and seventy nine
hunting and fishing licenses have been
sold SO far this ccason in this county.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
ADVERTISED LETTERS

Uncalled for at the Carson City
I'ostoiicc May p, 1910:
Ms, Willie Stone, MIR. Johnny
tlcwcs ~, Jack Fell, Frank Peters,
ludian.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
SON BORN DEAD

N.\DRID, May 2l.-Quccn VS.
at 2:3U u'CluUck this morning,
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1910-05-21
TO RENO

Governor Dickcrson departed for
Reno last evening.