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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
THE SESSIONS WORK.

The legislative session is over and
like other legislatures this one is be-
ing alternately praised and censured.
The metropolitan papers are aroused
because a reapportionment bill salts
factory to Portland was not passed
and because more appropriations
were voted than ever before. No
doubt the legislature was too liberal
In many instances, but it is ever thus.
Unless all signs fail the governor will
help the situation out to some extent
by use of the veto ak.
But with all its faults the legislature
did some good work. The passage of
the good roads bills was creditable
thing. The congressional reappor-
tionment is very satisfactory to east
ern Oregon for it will guarantee this
section a congressman all its own. The
Malarkey public service commission
bill is a step in the right direction.
Just how good that measure will be
remains to be seen. Those who fought
It say it is spineless and meaningless
thing. But there are reasons for be-
lieving that most of the criticism OF
the bill was prompted by consider
atoms that had no bearing upon It's
merits.
Another meritorious act was the
passage of the bill placing the state
printer upon flat salary. But no
credit is due the legislature for this
step. The honor belongs to Governor
West who whip in hand literally fore
ed the legislators to do their duty. By
his action he has paved the way for
saving this state anywhere from $685.
900 to $4,000 per annum and he has
put an end to what has constituted
the worst graft in the history of the
state. Some future legislature should
abolish the office of state printer en-
tirely and provide either for having
the WORK done by contract or by the
state under the direction Of a prac-
tical man employed by the state board
as printing superintendent. The
state printer should not be an elective
afficer.
Governor West also strove valiantly
to oust J. W. Bailey and to bring on
a cleanup in the office of food and
dairy commissioner. He almost sue
ceeded. But in the senate the Bow
erman forces, aided by few desert
ers from the ranks Of the progress
sives, were able to block this reform.
So Bailey is still with US and will re-
main for at least two years longer un-
less recalled in the meanwhile.
These comments have to do with
only a few Of the measures introduced
OF adopted. All told 725 bills were
introduced. Most Of those bills were
peanut" measures and deserved lit
tie consideration and got it. Very
likely the next few days will reveal
the fact that some bills went through
that should have been stopped. Gov
ernor West will attend to such bills.
The session II not entirely over yet
and wont be over until the governor
has vnted
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
FEBRUARY 20 IN HISTORY.

190s-The American battleship
fleet arrived at Callao, Peru.
General Stoessel, the Russian COM
mander at Port Arthur, was found
guilty and sentenced to death. Sen
tence was commuted to ten years i'm
prisonment.
1909-The Grand Duke Vladimir Of
Russia died.
Chinese troops make marked pro-
gress In attack on Lhassa.
191o-street car strike in Philadel-
phia continues serious. Reported
started largely for political effect.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

If the Canadian reciprocity agree
ment goes through the wage earners
and salary earners of the country, tc
make the distinction usually made be-
tween the two classes, will be able to
buy things a little more cheaply
These two classes. taken with Their
families. would form an army which
recruiting of all the other classes
in the country could not equal ir
numbers. The president has an idea
that this somewhat respectable show
ing of people should be considered by
the senate and house of representa-.
tives of the United States and it is
| probable he will keep at it until he
gets them the consideration ne thinks
! is due.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

Mrs. Burton Harrison, so long pro-
minent in the social and literary lfe
of New York and Washington, will
begin in the March Scribner a series
of " Recollections Grave and Gay,
beginning with her girlhood in Vir-
ginia before the war, and describing
the stirring life of the early days of
the Confederacy. Later she was much
in Richmond in political circles and
afterward became a figure in New
York life. All these phases of her
interesting career will appear in her
Recollections in Scribners.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
a number of messages, whether by
L. L. -laa= i.

number of messages, whether by
the voice or by telegraph.
Briefly described, the method
adopted is one whereby wireless mes
sages are sent over a wlre-a sort OF
"wire wireless" as Major Squirer
calls it. A paradox, one might say
But the matter will be better under
stood when it is explained that the
messages travel not through the wire
itself, but through a thin layer OF
ether surrounding the wire. All that
the wire does is to act as a guide
From MANY Talk on One Wire." In
March Technical World Magezine.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

E. w. Hornung, the inventor OF
"Raffles," returns to the field Of some
o: his earliest stories in "The Poet
oi Jumping Sandhills" in the March
Scribner. He describes romantic
character in the wilds OF Australia.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

The working card committee of the
shoe clerks of California has been
making a round of the shoe stores in
various cities and succeeded in win
ming over many clerks into the union.
They have also succeeded in getting
union members not to patronize any
store where the clerk does not show
a union card, demanding to see the
same before a purchase is made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
On the Safe Side.

do you not believe that men and
women are equal in intelligence?"
yes, but don't tell my wife"
why not? That ought to please her.
'She might think 1 was getting
egotistlcal."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
J ~~~~~ ~eVoV - :
A THOUGHT.

Hearts that are great beat never =
loud, 4
, They muffle their music =
when they come;
They hurry away from the =
, thronging crowd Z
, With bended brows and lips Z
half dumb. Z
B And the world looks on and Z
mutters, Proud"
And when great hearts have Z
passed away
Men gather in awe and kiss
D their shroud,
. And in love they kneel ar 4
, ound their clay. Z
B Hearts that are great are al
ways alone,
. They never will manifest Z
, their best; Z
3 Their greatest greatness is un- 4
. Earth knows little-God 4
the rest.
, Father Ryan. Z
. q Q q q q q q q q q q q q q q
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
THE GOOD ROADS VICTORY.

After having been previously voted
down the good roads bills were taken
up again on the last evening Of the
legislative session and adopted by both
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

That was a cunning trick the reac-
tionaries tried to work with the Nor
ton bill abolishing the conservation
commission. But it did not work.
thanks to the watchful eye of Repre-
sentative Fouts.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

The Minnesota legislature has
passed a new license law for engi-
neers. The bill remedies defects in
the existing state law governing the
licensing Of workmen Of the craft
concerned.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20
MORE AID FOR BOURNE.

Senator Bourne has put one over"
on his enemies by bawling out Joe
Simon for the methods he employed
in seeking to bring about the confir-
nation of Malcolm as collector of
customs for Portland. Violating the
ethics of the order Simon had en-
deavored to use Masonic influence to
bring about the confirmation OF NAL
colin and the defeat of Bourne. The
expose makes it look bad for Simon
but it will be a good thing for the
public in general 1t was an attempt
to use fraternal friendship for improp-
er purposes and Simon deserves ex-
actly what he has gotten. The Incl
dent only serves to show that Joe
Simon is still the crafty politician he
was in the days of machine rule and
the further fact that if Senator
Bourne's foes keep after him long
enough they will make his reelection
an assured fact,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-02-20

Now for that branch asylum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
EXCITEMENT ON LEE ST.
Woman, Supposing She Was TO be
Murdered by Washingtonian,
Raises Alarm.

The ueighborhood OF north Lee
street was aroused yesterday evening
by the screams of woman named
Kitty Arnold, who supposed Wash,
lug tonian named J. w. Woods, was
about to play the part OF Jack the
Ripper" 1t was alleged that he was
tlourishing knife and terrorizing the
woman. Au alarm was sent 20 the
station house where Officer john
Roberts was on duty alone. Mayor
Paff, however, was in the office, and
the headquarters were left in the charge
OF the latter while the officer hurried
to the scene OF the excitement. DE
was soon joined by Chief Goods and
upon an investigation being made II
was found that no attempt bad beer
made by Wool to injure the woman,
but that he was drunk and bolsterous.
The officers took the Washingtonlan IL
custody. Upon reaching the station
house he asked to be released on col
lateral to answer the charge against
him, as it was OF no more serious
nature unfortunately than one OF dis
orderly conduct, but, he did not have
the necessary wherewithal, aud offered
to leave gold watch and chain as &c
curity. The officers took the pledge;
and he was released. He appearet
this morning, paid So and bis watcl
and chain were returned to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
MAY TO CIRCLE GLOBE.
Popular Alexandrian Wins Second
Prize in the Washington
Herald Contest.


Alexandria again comes on top with
the winning by one of its most popular
sons OF trip around the world offered
bv the Washington Herald in its sub
scription contest just closed. The WIN
ner is ]. William May, who turned 10
the astonishing number OF l,O32,9o6
votes, far understanding all competitors
in his district and coming close second
to Miss Wilcox who bad the largest
number OF votes. Mr.. May not only
won the world prize but OH November
4tb. captured special prize OF d'a'
mcnd stick. pin and again on Novem'
Der 25th. winning one OF the gold
prizes amounting to $50 in cash.
j. VIM. May is the son OF John W.
May, OF the finn OF W II. May d Son,
the well.knoWn dealers in agriculture
implements, and is connected With bis
father Ia the business.
He is one of the best known ano
popular young business men OF Alex
andria aud belongs to Acca Temple,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
Interesting News Notes About Peo-
pie Of Alexandria. Happenings
in Society.

The Christmas spirit is in the Dir and
entertainments are beginning to sprlDg
.up on all sides. There are parties
every afternoon and night and when
the week finishes up with the cotiIllon
given by Mrs. Johnson Downey and
Miss Nelson on Thursday night and
the dance given by the German Club
on Friday night this week will probably
be looked back on as one OF the gaycst
Alexs nuria has had this season anyway.
By the middle OF the week the young
people who are off at college or school
will begin to come home which will oil
course start up another round OF gaze
ties for next week. So in all we can
look forward to most happy holiday
season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
IN NIENIORT AM.

In sad but loving remembrance OF my
dear brother, WILLIAM /. Ii AYES
who died nine years ago today, Decem
Der 10, 100.
Nine years have passed and gone
dear brother.
Since we were forced to part.
But time and space cannot cllacc
Thy memory from my heart. Z
MRS. ADELIA STRUDER. wife, oil
the late Victor Strlder, died SUNDAY
afternoon at, Ito. aged sixty nine
Gears. She is stlrvisrd by twelve chill
drcu, seven daughters and tive sons
Mrs. Andrew Nelson. Mrs. James Pyles,
Mrs. William jenkins. Mrs. Nash
Mittie. and Nettie Strlder, Dyer. Rich
ard. Albert, Gilbert, Charles Struder
and Mrs. Joseph Sprinsman. Funeral
ut the house "Wednesday AFTERNOON, Dec
e,nber 10Th at 80 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Old Dominion Commandery Virginia
Consistory, No. =, A. 4 S. R.; Poto-
mac Lodge, l. O. 0. F.; Seminole
Tribe, No. SO, l. 0. r. NJ. Bachelo s
Club, OF Alexandria; Reliance Fire
Company, Washington Birthday Asso'
citation, and the Alexandria Chamber
OF Commerce.
He is a young and aggressive bust.
ness man and has been identified with
every movement tending to the growth
and progress OF Alexandria.
Mr.. May is pleasant salker, has a
bright, sunny disposition, and every
one in Alexandria congratulates him
upon his splendid race.
He will sail from San Francisco on
the palatial liner Cleveland, February
&, 1912, and is due to return to Alex
audria the latter part OF May.
The irst port Of call after leaving San
Francisco will be Honolulu, where the
ship will arrive February Is. After
leaving Honolulu, the next port will be
Honolulu, the next port will he loko'
hama, Japan, which will be made
February %. March Il they will be
in Nagasaki; March IA, hongkong
March 10, Manila; March %, Batavia;
March rs, Singapore: April ., Ranaoon
April &, Calcutta, leave Calcutta on
April 10, arriving in Colombo April IA.
April - arrive in Bombay. In all, II
days will be spent in India. May :, IN
Suez; May 8, Port Said; May II, I'LL
braltar: Nav IL. Southampton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
DEATH OF AN A LEXANDRlA.

John Samuel Wimsatt, 66 years old,
died at the homo OF his daughter, Mrs,
Frederick Russell Roberts, at l34t
Clifton street northwest, Washington,
yesterday, after a months illness. de
is survived by bis widow and four
chidren-E. P, R, H., and Charles S
Wimsatt, and Mrs. Roberts. The de
ceased was native Of Alexandria where
he lived up to about II quarter Ola cen
fury ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
POLICE COURT.
Justice H. B. Cation presiding.L

Justice H. B. Cation preslding.L
The following cases were disposed Of
this morning:
]. w. Woods. charged with attempt
ing to assault Kitty Arnold, forfeited
his collateral by failing to appear
Two young white men, charged With
assaultlng companion With brick
had their case continued until tomor
row.
William Frazier, colored, charged
with trespassing upon the property Of
the Southern Railway Company, wa
held, it being reported that he is wantet
ia Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

A rose called the Helen Taft. after
the daughter OF the president, has APP
peared in many florists shops through
out New York. This rose is of deli
cate pink in the center, which gradual
~ is changed iuto still lighter shades
until the outermost petals are almost
white. The flower was introduced
several months ago, but not until re.
Gently has it made its appearance III
such quantities as to attract attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Biliousness is due to 9 disordered
condition OF the stomach. Chamber
lain's Tablets are essentially stomach
medicine. intended especially to act OH
that organ; to cleanse it, strengthen 1t,
tone and ipvigorate it. to regulate the
liver and to Danish biliousness posi-
lively and effectually. For sale by
w. F. Creighton and Richard Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19
ACCIDENTALLY BURNT.

Mr.. Swanson, employed at the Loose
hot house, who is suffering from
rheumatism, and who has one OF his
arms in sling. attempted to Iigh: a
cigarette on Sunday night and in doing
SO the lighted match fell upon his arm
and set the bandaae atirc. He was SO
painfully burnt as TO require the SER
vices OF DIR. Delaney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

A word to the wise is sufficient, SO
this is to remind you that the Hess,
Regal and Brockton Cooperative Shoe
old by Marshall are the goods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

A meeting Of the Teachers Associa-
ton OF the First Baptist Church will
be held tonight at which time officers
will be elected and the day selecte:. on
which to hold the Christmas celebra-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19


Miss Jean Brent entertained last
night the Progressive Five Hundred
Club at her home on north Columbus
street. The members OF the club pres
ent we're Miss Lisa Anderson, Miss
Mary Snowden, Miss Clarence Snow
den, Miss George French, Miss Mil
dred Foster, Mr.. Garrett Pitts. Mr..
Milton French, Mr.. Edward Fawcett,
Mr.. Wallace Lindsey, Mr.. Henry o.
Bannon Cooper, Mr.. Roblcy Brum-
bach, Mr.. Beaudric Howell and MIR.
James Douglas The guests we're Mis-
Eliza Douglas, Miss Nellie Uhler and
Mr.. Hunt Roberts. The prizes were
won by Miss Mary Snowden and Mr.
James Douglas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

New Smoked Potomac Herring for
sale at William Rockers, ll2G Prince
rect. declS 81 Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

A meeting OF the Retail Merchants
Association will be held tonight at the
rooms OF the Chamber Of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Mrs. William Lewis Packard, OF
Geneva, n. Y, who has been the guest
OF her mother Mrs. William +. Brooks,
returned last week to her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Mr.. John 7. Mcrrymau and Mrs.
Sarah Catherine Applnn we're married
last night at Grace Church Rectory by
Rev. Edgar Carpenter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Miss Elsie Parrish has returned to
her home in Richmond after a visit
here to Miss Jean Brent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Miss Julia Cone who has been the
guest of Miss Eliza Douglas has re.
turned to her home in Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1911-12-19

Robert NJ. Petit, who recently pur-
chased the Mt. Vernon Stables, and
who has been making extensive i'm.
provemcnts, has left for a six weeks
trip through the West, stopping at
Plitsburg, Chicago, San Francisco and
Yellew Stone Park During his trip
he proposes to purchase a big stock OF
high grade horses and vehicles. He
vas accompanied by Mrs. Petit.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
DEBATING THE VETO BILL
Unionist Plea for Another Con
ference Mr.. Haldane's Speech.

r,ondon. Feb. T-The Parliament hill
came up on second reading in the House Of
Commons this afternoon. Tbs discussion
will occupy ~ least four dsvs, and vote
will not be taken before THURSDAY night
and possibly not until Friday.
Premier Asauith having formally moved
tho second reading Of the measure, which
is designed TO restrict the authority OF the
unrer- chamber over legislation originating
IN the HOUSE Of Commons. 7 Austen Cham
h-rIsin moved Unorist amendment 10
Tho .ffac, that the House would welcome
rho ,rtroIuc.ion ~ hill which. while re-
forming the composition ~ the House ~
r.oros maintained its Independence as a
second chamber. but declined 70 proceed
,.t,h a measure which placed all effective
legislative suthoritv in the hands Of sin
.le chamoer and offered nc safeguard
against grave changes made without the
consent Of the people.
Nv channberlain said thar - the Psrlia-
r,en- bill vas the governnerts last word
IL could not pass He appealed FOR com
promise IN the spirit ~ last years confer
ence.
Richard Burden Haldane. Se~rerarv of
state fcr War. said that he regretted thar
circumstances n1n drls''' HiahiN- Hc'-7
sarv the soop,ion 81 written constitution
bill II had been forced. however. on the
government which Without " could make
no progress in constitutional questions con
re~red nth Ireland The government was
r,edsed ultimately 70 create second cham
ner but meanwhile the veto hill was an
INDISPENSABLE rreliminarv. ard the govern
ment rould be false 20 its mission " ~
failed 70 .I=k it5 whole fortunes on Passing
rhe present bill
The members Of the House are showing
ianguid interest in the debate There vas
a sparse attendance n the House, and the
speeches for the most part were confined
- the hack benches At one time not more
than score of members were present.
nearly ALL OF these being on the government
side George Lanshury. labor member, pro
testing az the lack Of interest, exclaimed
ssrcasticallv 1T is disgraceful' Here Is a
revolution proceeding, AMI NOBODY here 10
stop it
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
PICTURES CHINESE FAMINE
Missionary Wife Writes Of Sale
of Children-Sending Relief.

The extent II rhe suffering caused b. The
famine IN China VAS vividly pictured IN the
scenes described bv Mrs James Cochran
in letter recently received by her mother
in law az her home in PlainrAld, y Mrs.
Cochran is the uife ~ the Pev. James 2
Cochran. u.ho. with his brother, Dr sam
Hwai Yuen. China
The starving people" Mrs cochran
urote ARE driven desperate ~ The sight
Of III. food thew cannot get They are con
stsntlv selling their children Yesterday AZ
ternoon a report vent round tha- one ~
the older schoolhovs wanted - buy 2 child.
and = vretched mother waited 81 the gate
uith q dear bsbv zirl she wanted 70 sell,
and tagged desperate man, with his POOR
lt--le haIf-starved child. waited, too This
sad sizht greeted US as started out for
our SUNDAY afternoon walk II ua. bitter
cold aoout half past s. and they we're only
half clothed and looked 90 hungry and 80
bitterly. rttifullv disappoir,ed-iust think ~
it'-thst ne could NOT let the bov buy their
children
Uher th.~ could NO, sell their children.
Mrs Cochran continued they deserted
them She told of a little deserted mite.
two years old being found by one ~ the
mission in1uirers abandoned 10 frseze -
death on winters night The inquirer.
herself poor woman, shared her scsnty
breakfast Tith the chld and found home
for her With gone kird people the next dsy.
There was no hope ~ rhe famine ceas-
ing before June, ~ Vas said. Five thou
sand dollars have already been cshlAd over
bv Dwight u Dav. ~ No lEs Fifth avenue
and Mr. Dav will receive any other sub
scriptions for the sufferers
New-York tribune., 1911-02-28
CHARGED S5 FOR HIS BLOWS
Brooklyn Grocer Decides Two
Patrons Are Till Tappers.

Ahrahari Raucher. q grocer az No 4127
Fifth avenue, South Brooklyn, had such a
crowd in his store last night that on. might
have thought an unusually attractive bar
gain sale for the housewives was IN proE-
ress The grocer's face wore broad grin,
but the fact was ABB" vas merely receiv-
ing the congratulations Of his friends and
neighbors on the clever nav in which h.
got the best ~ two slick looking voung
gentlemen who had taken him for an easv
mark.
For some time complaints have bs.r
nourinz into the Fourth avenue police sta
ZION that two well dressed Young men had
been rohhins the tiils Of the small mer-
chants of tho nsghborhood Abe" mad
heard Of the fate OF some Of his rivals So
he vas on his guard when tpo neatly at
tired young men entered his store late yes
terday afternoon.
After boping politely 10 the proprietor
they began 10 reel err an order for gro
ceries. What struck Abe as strange was
that most ~ the srt'-les desired happened
~ be stored in the rear of the store. He
cheerfully made two trips back and forth.
nAvertheless. Then he said he noticed that
A trading stamp book had disappeared from
his desk This fact moved him 10 action.
He hurried 10 the door and locked H.
Then he said. Gentlemen, the amount of
goods you have ordered foots up 10 g.. 80
kindly she'll out" Each customer oheyed
tho Injunction by producing s. 20 Abe -
next move was 10 open the door, and his
next was 10 deliver several well directed
tloure which eont the two surs wiling in,
the street They picked themselves IN
nnally and vent their Nsv7 ip auick fash
in. Abe has the s. ana the groceries.