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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
CONSTRUCTING JUSTICE"

There are many who will be glad
to take notice that a federal grand
jury has refused to indict the eight
men who were recently arrested for
speaking at a mass meeting held in
Seattle for the purpose of demanding
the impeachment of Judge Hanford.
The jury reports it found no CON
spiracy TO obstruct Justice"
If reports may be relied upon the
jury has done well. The speakers and
the people at the mass meeting were
-conspiring to secure justice, not to
obstruct it. Judge Hanford seeming
Il stood nearer than they in the light
OF obstructing justice. He had issued
ar injunction prohibiting patrons o:
a street car line from asking for re-
bates TO which they alleged they were
entitled under desicion of the su-
preme court of Washington 1t is
significant that the judge subsequent
ly recinded his order.
Now that the grand jury has ruled
that the speakers at the mass meet
ing did no wrong it would be inter-
esting 10 see what jury would think
of the action of the federal judge
had the jury the power to make such
an investigation.
The most serious obstruction Of
justice in this country arises from the
fact there are too many corporation
lawyers occupying federal judgeships
and other political positions. They
seem 70 consider the law as something
intended for the protection of Special
Privilege rather than for the protec-
tion Of the public welfare. A few
impeachments would be a good thing
for the judiciary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
successfully in Pendleton if given a
uial.
No CHINA PHEASANTS.

Through objection raised by Port
land sportsmen it has been decided
hot to serve China pheasants at the
Commercial club dinner to the presi-
dent The action has caused the
Journal editor to comment in this sar-
castle manner;
The tempest over the proposed
pheasant dinner for the president, is
a huuabaloo about nothing. The
commercial club did net intend to
violate the law. 1t did not intend to
have others violate the law.
The birds for use at the president
ial dinner had been contracted for
at the well known pheasant farm of
gene simpson at Corvallis, where
$500 pheasants a year are reared in
captivity. The law provided that
pheasants so raised may be sold and
shipped direct to the consumer.
Observing strictly the detailed re-
quirements, the Commercial club had
ordered $50 pheasants for the din
ner.
That is all there is to the episode.
What was there or is there to do
about it? Why all this fuss and
feathers, all this tearing of hair and
taatiuu Of hreastS9
/ II would have been entirely fit for
pheasants to have been served at the
dinner. The country has but one
president, and but one Oregon. What
more natural than for the CONNER
cial club to seize the opportunity for
Iaccentuating the fact that oregon Is
the home of the most notable of all
aa'ne birds?
I 1t is to be hoped that our sports
men are all as loyal to the law in
practice as they are in theory. Are
1--WE to understand that this lawful
proposal by the Commercial club tc
buy captive birds for the dinner is
the first and only near approach tc
violation of the game laws in Ore
son?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
WAS THE GOVERNOR RIGHT


Was Governor West of oregon,
right or wrong in letting the poems
of Frank L. Stanton influence him
to commute the death sentence of the
condemned webb?
The query rises out of one of the
most dramatic news instances Of the
past week in which "~ank L stanton.
or rather two poems of which he is
the author, figured instrumentally.
The readers of the Constitution are
familiar with the facts that led Gov
ernor West after a re-perusal of two
of Mr.. Stanton's poems with which
he had long been acquainted, to eX-
tend executive clemency to Webb,
even then under surveillance of the
death-watch.
Some newspapers take exception to
the governors acton In their edito-
rials reproduced elsewhere, they in
innate that mere rhyme" or poetry,
as you may choose to call it should
not be allowed to figure in those af-
fairs # life in which racts and not
fanc'es. circumstances and not senti-
ment, should be the final arbiters.
Governor West has already stated
that Stanton's poems supplied simply
the finishing touch to a tendency to-
ward leniency he had already cherish
ed. But even had they not done So
what legitimate quarrel can the man
with any knowledge of the psychology
Of human nature pick with poetry as
an advocate or opponent of causes
whether they verge on the brink Of
death or concern themselves with the
days routine? At the last analysis
a poem is simply a form, a vehicle,
for getting before the mind definite
arguments facts OF pictures of facts.
Some men who look at a master
piece of the painters craft may be
affected who could not be reached
by editorial argument. The man or
the woman who sits, enraptured, be-
fore the grandeur of mountain scene
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
GOOD FOR SMALL CITIES.

Local opponents of commission
government declare the commission
plan is not adapted to small cities
such as Pendleton. In large cities,
like Des Moines, the plea was made
by opponents Of the plan that the
idea was more adapted to small cities
than 10 large ones. AS matter Of
fact the plan is good for any city
large or small.
Cherryyale, Kansas, is a city small
ei in population than Pendleton. 1t
has a population Of only 1904. Com
mission government has been in vogue
there since 1911 and a letter from the
mayor says:
"Our floating debt was $4,000 and
warrants were selling at ninety-five
cents on the dollar, and the city run
ming behind $1,000 year. After
three months under the commission
fern our paper 1t at par; we have
met all expenses and have nice ball
ance in our general fund. Our peo-
pie are well satisfied with our form
Of government"
Corpus Christi, Texas, is city OF
s222 people and it adopted the com
mission plan in 1909.
The city has paid off $4,000 of it'
floating Indebtedness. The old gov.
ernment made no permanent improve
ments: under the commission form
extensive improvements have beer
made in regarding and repaving thu
streets and sidewalks. and in the con
struction OF water and sewerage sys
TENS. Property values have doubled
II is evident that the commission
plan has worked well in Cherryval
and at Corpus Christi. 1t should worl
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
HERE AGAIN.

The managers are coming from
across the briny sea
With their trunks filled up with dra-
mas that are still all n key
of G.;
They've raked the foreign markets,
while the Yankee chap who
writes
Is wondering where in thunder he is
going to sieeL O nights.
The actor folk are coming from their
summer on the shore,
Where they've had their photos ta-
ken, as per usual, galore;
The carpenters are busy fixing up the
latest "props,"
The dining girls are dining and the
first cold bottle pops.
The divas are a-quarrel.ng as the
gangplank hits the dock;
The dancers straight from Russia re-
hearse their newest shock;
The press agent is fitting 'mong the
busy haunts of men,
FOR the season of the drama is upor
us once again.
Denver Republican.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
Particularly the Ladies.

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste, but gently cleansing and sweet
enins to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir Of Senna is particularly adapted
to ladies and children, and beneficial in
all cases in which wholesome, strength
ening and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispels colds, headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that it is the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended by
millions Of families who have used it and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cellence.
Its wonderful popularity, however, has
led unscrupulous dealers to offer imita-
tons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of the
Company-Calfornia Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Fig'
and Elixir Of Senna.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28

ry, or who is silenced by the glow Of
perfect sunset. has been taught and
uplifted with a completeness outside
the powers of the most consecrated
preacher, the most gifted orator.
Reaching the human mind Is the
ultimate aim of every form of express
sion devised by man. And the poem
is only one way for accomplishing
that end. We count it rather a cred
it to man-alb.et governor-that
the impassioned pleas of trained law
yers, the tears of desperate relatives
should have failed to reach that one
responsive chord, which remained
still and hidden, until it was set vi
brating to mercy by-a poem. A
man of coarse mold, to whom the
subtle message of the melody of po-
etry means nothing, who has no sixth
sense which would have made him
give ear to the tuneful Orpheus, is
not to be envied. Shakespeare speaks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
IN WINTER TIME.

Winter time a-comin', and the =
fires on the blaze, =
) It's then We reach the region =
OF the hallelula days! =
ooh life has still time and :
chance;
Does anybody want to dance?) =
Winter time a-comin', When =
the hills are ghostly- Z
white
; Wen still be in the region of 4
the land of pure delight, Z
) 3 bright eyes. that give Loves 4
killing glance;
Does anybody want to dance?) Z
Frank L stanton.
, & & a d a q d q 8 = &, . & Q q
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
\ SAD CONDITION.

In a talk at the library last even
ing Miss Kennedy of the state library
beard, made the startling statement
that 10 per cent Of the children at
tending school in America stop at
tending when they are IL years of age.
It is a remarkable statement and it
is only to be regretted that it is prob
ably we'll founded.
There is something wrong with our
civilization when IS per cent of the
children of the land cannot or do not
attend school after they are IL. Chill
dren of 12 are too young to go to work
yet beyond question this is what most
of the rs per cent do. Millions of
them work under environments that
dwarf their physical, mental and NOR
al natures. This condition Hf affairs
more than anything else is responsible
for our criminal classes. a criminal
is always dwarfed in some particular
and education IS the foe of crime and
of wrong of all descriptions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
SEPTEMBER 2s IN HISTORY.

642-Sigebert. King of the East
Angles, assassinated. He is supposed
to have been the founder of Cam
bridge University.
1563-Nicholas Spiscopius Cor bish-
OPP celebrated printer of Basel
died at London. where he had fled to
avoid persecution.
1764-Battle between the Irish
White boys and English troops, near
Mnkenny. Several killed on both
sides,
1SO4-Russia and Persia on tho
verge of war.
1S29-Yellow fever reported preva-
lent in several southern states.
1S52-Severe gale swept over the
Atlantic ocean and English channel
causing great destruction of property
and loss of life.
1S74-Third day of terrific battle
between Carlists and Republicans in
province Of Navarro. Spain.
1S99-Admiral Dewey issued state
ment expressing his gratitude and de-
light over the reception given him by
the American people.
190S-Chicago continues celebration
Of the hundrdth anniversary of its frs
settlement.
0g-Distinguished representative!
from all nations received in New Yorl
as guests of Hudson Fulton celebra
ticn.
191O-Colonel Roosevelt declared
his belief in the ultimate downfall o
the Republican machine" organiza
tion in New York
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28

Read today's want ads.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28
HOW THE DOLLAR LOOKS TO HIM

81 tell yet what it is, S,las," said
Uncle Nose Peavey, as he and the
letter-carrier sat together near the
stove in the postoffice discussing
things in general, "old Squire Dunk
ley's a-bustin' good shot with rifle.
Ye can talk all ye please about these
glass-ball shooters, and your various
champeen shots down to the city, but
there amt many on 'em can shoot in
the same da with the squire. He kin
hit a dollar throwed into the air at
fifty yards nine times out o ten"
Yes, I reckon he kim" said Silas
pulling strenuously away on his corn
cob and asphyxiating the rest of the
gathering, but what If he kin? At
ter all, Nose, you know as well as
do that dollar looks ten times big
ger to old Squire Dunkiey than it does
to the most o. the rest on us."-Har-
per's Weekly
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28

A society woman wrote to an army
officer at Fort Sam Houston: MRS.
Smythe requests the pleasure of Cap
tain Bunker's company at a reception,
July Sixteenth"
The next day she received this note
of acceptance:
with the exception of three men
who have the measles and one who is
in the guard house, Captain Bunker's
company accepts Mrs. Smythe's kind
invitation for the sixteenth. livery
body's Magazine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28

Charles Frohman, the eminent
manager, was talking about famous
young actress. "She Is superb" said
Mr.. Frohman, lighting a huge cigar,
but she is also a l.ttle-er-but l
won't call her conceited. Once,
though, at a rehearsal, after she had
finished a really wonderful scene.
ventured to object: 1T was all d.
vine except that handshake. People
don't shake hands that way in real
life.' 'Ah. but they will, she answer
ed. after they see me-" Mr.. Froh-
man smiled. "And by Jove," he said.
: they did, too."-New York Tribune
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-09-28

sp'ses music. There is little more
to be said in defense of the man in
whose nature are no concealed foun-
tains waiting the touch of the man
who puts his thoughts and emotions
into ordered rhythum.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
Judge Teaches Jurors a Lesion.

1t was only few days ago that
Judge PEBBLES taught jurors lesson
in the trial of a blind tiger case in
Goldsboro. 1t seems that the evil
dence Of guilt was conclusive at
least, satisfactory to the mind of the
judge-yet nine of the jurors stood
out for acquittal in the face Of the
facts and Of the law. Judge PEBBLES
discharged the jurors with a sharp
reprimand And the incident will
have a good effect. There should
be more determination of that sort
displayed on the bench. The lawyers
have it in their power to aid mater
tally in putting up the price Of hu-
man life. Instead Of playing politics
to put bold and courageous and
just judge off the bench, they should
keep him there and uphold his hands
in dealing out stern justice. Therein
lies the safety of our country.-From
Greensboro News
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
HE EVADED The Law.
How One Man Committed Suicide Back
in the Days OF Henry Vi.

Suicides often adopt ingenious
methods. The modern case Of a
heavily insured broker who on a
feigned hunting trip stood bareleg-
ged IN quagmire for hours and
willfully contracted fatal pneu-
monia is matched in cleverness by
one many years old.
The following facts are we'll vouch-
ed for and indeed were never ques-
toned. says the Green Bag, Sir
William Hankford. a Judge of the
kings bench in the reigns of Edward
III, Henry ", Henry V and Henry
VI, and at the time of his death
chief justice of England, was man
Of melancholy temperament.
He seems to have contemplated
suicide the greater part of his long
life and during his later years the
idea became fixed purpose. This
act was of peculiarly serious conse-
quence in those days for the reason
that the law treated it as capital
crime. The offender was buried at
the cross roads, with stake driven
through his body, and all his goods
and property were forfeited to the
crown, to the utter ruin of his
family.
Hankford made good use of his
wits and succeeded in accomplishing
his purpose without mourning either
unpleasant penalty. He gave open
instructions to his gamekeeper, who
had been troubled with poachers in
the deer preserve, to challenge all
trespassers in the future and to
shoot to kill if they would not stand
and give an account.
One dark night he purposely cross
ed the keepers path and upon chal-
lengc made motions of resistance
and escape. The faithful servant,
failing to recognize his master, fol-
lowed instructions to the letter, as
was expected Of him, and Sir William
fell dead in his tracks. The whole
truth of the affair was common
knowledge, but it was impossible to
establish a case Of suicide by legal
proof. The servant was protected by
his instructions. Hankford had hon
orable burial and his estate passed
to those whose interests as heirs he
had so wisely considered Selected.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
She Loved Him More.

Senator Luke Lea, who recently
saved his wife's life by surrendering
himself to the formidable operation
for tranfusion Of blood, was con-
graduated in Washington about his
marital devotion.
yes" he said smiling, 1--WE still
marry in the old-fashioned way
down in Tennessee The marriage
of convenience hasn't reached US
yet. We're not at all. we Tennes-
scans, like the Gobsa Goldes.
"Gobsa Golde at the age of 81
married beautiful chorus girl Of
II. That was ten years ago, and
the other day caller said to Mrs.
Golde:
Il really believe you're fonder of
your husband than you were when
you married him!"
"Why, of course, am,' Mrs.
Golde replied. MY husband is richer
now than he was then" From
Kansas City Star.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
A GREAT DISCOVERY.
Certain Ingredients that Really Pro-
mote Hair Growth when Proper.
ly Combined.

Resorcin is one of the most effect.
i've germ destroyers ever discovered
by science, and in connection with
Beta Napthol, which is both germi-
cidal and antiseptic, a combination
is formed which destroys the germs
which rob the hair of its natural
nourishment, and also creates a
clean, healthy condition of the scalp,
which prevents the development of
new germs.
Pilocarpin, although not a color
ing matter or dye, is a well-known
ingredient for restoring the hair to
it's natural color, when the loss of
hair has been caused by disease of
the scalp.
We have a remedy which is chief
ly composed Of these ingredients, in
combination with other extremely
invaluable medicinal agents We
guarantee it to positively cure dand-
ruff and to grow hair, even though
the scalp in spots is bare of hair. If
there is any vitality left in the roots,
it will positively cure badness, or
We will refund your money. II the
scalp has a glazed, shiny appearance,
it's an indication that badness is
permanent, but in other instances
we believe badness is durable.
We want every one trobled with
scalp disease or loss Of hair to try
Rexall "93'' Hair Tonic. If it does
not cure dandruff and grow hair to
the satisfaction of the user. we will
without question or quibble return
every cent paid us for it. We print
this guarantee on evety bottle. 1t
has effected a positive cure in SO
per cent Of cases where put to a
practical test.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is entirely
unlike, and we think, in every par
ticular better than anything else we
know of for the purpose for which
it is prescribed. We urge you to
try this preparation at our entire
risk. Certainly we know of no bet
ter guarantee to give you. Remem-
ber, you can obtain Rexall Remedies
in Scotland Neck only at our store
The Rexall Store. E. T. Whitehead
Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

and the navy itself is a great mill
tary machine shop.
On board the modern battleship
one-third Of the crew are firemen
and coal passers and the remaining
two-thirds are not sailors, though
listed as 'seamen". Their duties
are in various special branches of
applied mechanics. AS electricians,
chemists, engine-room men and as
the operators of modern ordnance,
they have lost sailors intimate as
sociation with the sea, though their
business is still upon the face of the
great waters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
Hall a Loaf.

Lawyer John Vann and DR.. Watt
Ashcraft, believing that life is not
worth living unless you can sit on
the front porch and put your feet
on the rail, have rented the Hargett
c0ttage on the corner of Washing
ton and Windsor streets and flocked
off all by themselves. They are still
taking their meals at the Caldwell
House From the Monroe Journal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
Baked at Cold Steel.

Il wouldn't let doctor cut my
foot off," said II. d. Ely, Bantam,
Ohio, although horrible ulcer
had been the plague Of my life for
four years. Instead | used Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my foot was soon
completely cured" Heals Burns,
Boils, Sores, Bruises, Eczema, Corns
Pimples. Surest Pile cure 25c at E.
T. Whitehead Company.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
Starts Much Trouble.

If all people knew that neglect of
constipation would result in severe
indigestion, yellow jaundice or viru-
lent liver trouble they would soon
take DR.. Kings New Life Pills. and
end it. Its the only safe way Best
for biliousness, headache, dyspepsia,
chills and debility. 25c. at E. T.
Whitehead.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

The Owner-In my new house l
want simple breakfast room in ad-
dition to the more elaborate dining
room. The Architect see. What
YOU want is an oatmeal mush room
and a grilled mushroom m.--Chi-
ca0O News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
Do Hogs Pay?

A subscriber asks: "Do hogs pay?"
A good many do not; they take the
paper several years and then finally
have the postmaster send it back
marked refused" or "gone west. =
yellow Jacket.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

"Did you see them big skyscrap-
ers while ye was in New York, Silas?"
"Well, l seed the bottom part; but
the blamed police fellers wouldn't
let me stand still long enough to see
clean to the tops. Judge.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

Il do not believe there is any 9TH
er medicine so good for whooping
cough as Chamberlain S Cough Rem
edv" " writes Mrs. Frances Turpin.
function City, Ore. This remedy is
also unsurpassed for colds and Group.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09
HCw FIdO lest Gut.

MY girl used to think a let of h, r
pug dog, but I've managed to get
the edge on him since we married. !"
How did you work III"
Fido wouldn't eat her cooking
and | did "-EX.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

There's nothing so good for sore
throat as DIR. Thomas Electic Oil.
Cures it in a few hours. Relieves
any pain in any part.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

how to 4.d out if you have kidney or
bla..ev trouble. Mention this paper
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Rcot. --.- don't let a dealer sell you
so-.'e. --g il place of wa1np-Root-if
rou p -oa VIII be disappointed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1911-11-09

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,.e... .. ierata1ld how quickly your en-
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c.s.... sicl> or "feel badly" begin
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