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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
is said 10 be in the market for TO-
000 freight cars, TO be ordered in l.
0o0 share lots.
The Illinois Central will begin
work in few days on the new union
station at Memphis, Tenn, which will
be modelled after that OF the Penn
syNania in New York.
Coal mined in the Ignite fields
| near Tono, Wash, is to be used for
fuel in place of oil on nearly all
freight engines of the Southern Pa
cific and the Oregon Washington.
The latest innovation in passenger
travel is the use of compressed air
whisk brooms by Pullman porters, to
present the raising Of dust. when they
manipulate the passenger for a tip,
Another circular showing how to
save nickel day and what it means
/ to the company has been issued to
employees of the Rock Island and
/ points out other ways besides those
| before mentioned in which this can
( be done.
An order for 100000 feet of lum-
ber has been placed by the Grand
| Trunk at Seattle for railroad building
| in British Columbit 1t is said to be
/ the largest individual order ever re-
ceived by a single firm in the Puget
Sound country.
! An appeal has been made to the
| Public Service Commission of New
York to make some of the railroads
in the site provide better station IA
cilities for their passengers at the
small villages and towns of the state.
! One complaint states that the only
| depot for freight at an upstate town
| is discarded box car.
Under "A new trackage contract with
the Chicago & Northwestern, travel
ers going to Portland on the North
Coast Limited of the Northern Pa
! cific will soon be able to make the
| journey without changing at st. Paul.
This will be a saving of time as we'll
as a great convenience to the pas
sengers travelling over that system,
many of whom objected seriously to
the change.
H. U. Nudge, president of the Rock
Island railroad has appointed COM
mittee whose Investigations and re-
ports will be watched with interest by
railroad officials throughout the
country. 1t is called an efficiency
committee, being composed of foul
officers of the company, with author
ity to inquire into all the affairs OF
all departments and to suggest meth
DDS of efficiency and economy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21
The Big Head

Is of two kinds-conceit and the big
head that comes from a sick head
ache. Does your head ever feel like
a gourd and your brain feel loose and
sore? You can cure it in no time by
acting on your liver with Ballard's
Herbine. Isn't it worth trying for
the absolute and certain relief you'll
get A. c. Koeppen & Bros.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21
MONKEY INvADES BATHROOM
AND BITES WOMAN

Philadelphia, PA was stand
ing in the bathroom, just about to
dress, when felt a sharp pain in my
ankle. / looked down and there
clinging to my leg was that horrid
monkey. He got into the room and
bit me before knew it."
This Is part Of an interesting state
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21

We will get but two chances to
see the biggest show Of its kind in
the world. This is on June 27, when
Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch Wild
West arrives for two performances.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21

A sheep farmer near San Angelo
Tex, has during the past two OF
years brought over several carloads OF
fine French Merino sheep. He is US.
ing them to raise the standard of hi:
own flock and to improve the breeds
in his part of the state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-06-21

Others boast of chain of Idaho
.b
deton and Umatla a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

for the baths. In cases OF rheumatism some
remarkable cures have been made.
A curious phenomenon, which Is a yearly
occurrence, generally during the month OF
March, is an eruption which taxes place at
the bottom of the lake, and great quantities Oh
sulphur rise to the surface of the water. Thls,
for a time, is the death knell OF the tsh. Al
all other times, however, the sportsman can
indulge in his favorite pastime to his hearts
content. The markets Of Guatemala City are
daily supplied from this lake, the Mojara, a
small pan fish of fine flavor, being very plen-
tiful. Fried to a crisp brown and piping hot,
these are sold by Indian women at all the sta
ttions along the lake.
Several attempts have been made to Guilt
vate the spawn of imported white fish, but
when grown to a good size the native fisher
men practically exhausted the stock.
Large pieces of pumice stone are found
floating on the surface of the water and along
the shore. In the boiling springs which abound
is done the laundry work Of the city, the
women taking advantage of this water heated
by nature and ever ready for use. Groups OF
dark-skinned Indian women, in their gayly
colored native costumes, kneeling by the deep
blue waters amidst piles Of snowy linen, pre-
sent a most attractive and fascinating pic
ture. There is also a novelty about a picnic,
Wnen 6SBS can De COOhBu WITHOUT uuuDiS ny
merely dropping them into one Of Mother Ma
lures ever-boiling pots.
1t has been my good fortune to see many
lakes In different parts Of the world, but
never have l seen one more exquisitely beau
tiful than the curious crater lake Of Atitlan,
incompatible for grandeur of scenery and per
lection of climate.
In the southwestern part Of Guatemala,
some So miles from the railroad and at an
altitude of 5000 feet, nature seems, on the Dor
ders of this silent body of water, to have
reached the elimination of her handiwork.
Discovered first by the Spaniards in 1924,
Alvarado was here victorious in a desperate
battle with the natives, and, exploring the sur
rounding country, took possession in the lame
Of Spain.
In the very heart Of the mountains we find
this lake, 80 miles in length and 10 miles in
breadth. Although many streams empty their
waters into it, there is no visible outlet and
its depth is unknown, no soundings having
been made with a line Of more than 300 faith
oms.
1t is impossible to describe the charm and
witcherySof this country, bathed in moonlight
the scenery at each step becoming more i'm
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

at that time was the principal port Of entry.
1t is now of small Importance, a sandbar hav-
ing formed across the mouth of the Rio Dulce,
which prevents vessels drawing over 16 feet
of water from reaching this inland sea. Large
brass cannon, bearing the date 1896, have
been found scattered among the ruins of this
old fortification.
Neither pen nor brush can do justice to the
wild beauty of the Polochic river, kand those
in search OF new sensations can enjoy the
unique experience of travelling in perfect
safety through a tropical wilderness, where
gayly colored parrots and inquisitive monkeys
chatter at the intruder from overhanging
branches. and crocodiles, with wide open
mouths, lie basking in the sun.
This Is the main route to the coast for the
natives of the Coban and Peten districts, who
bring their produce in canoes down the river
to Lake Yzabal and thus to the markets Of
Livingston.
On the Polochic, near Panzos, is situated
the great rubber plantation of "Tinajas,"
which covers 155, 900 acres of land. 1t is
owned by the Guatemala Central railroad and
is one of the most important and richest es-
tates of its kind in Central America.
In the northern part of the country lies the
great lake of Peten, or San Andres, Of which
comparatively little is known, except to anti
q~uarians. Situated in a wild, almost uninhab-
tied part Of the country, perhaps the richest
in all Guatemala, it is difficult of access. This
immense body of fresh water, 81 miles long
and having a shore line of 70 miles, is dotted
with numerous islands. On the largest of
these is the town Of Flores, with about $4,000
inhabitants. Near Flores are the ruins of a
buried city. with stone images and monoliths
covered with hieroglyphics, showing the un-
read history Of a people which dwelt in the
midst of this primeval forest ages ago.
At Lake Amatitlan we find ourselves on a
much visited lake. The borders of this lovely
body of water, lying only IS miles to the
south of Guatemala City, are the Fairgrounds
of the capital. For Is miles along its curved
shore line run the tracks Of the Guatemala
central railroad, which, particularly on Sun
days and holidays, carries many excursionista
to the town Of Amatitlan, the ~favorite resort
Of picnickers.
Situated at an altitude of nearly 1000 feel
above the level of the sea, IL miles long and
miles wide, it Is very deep and gives rise to Z
river, the Guastoya, which has it's outlet IL
the Pacific ocean, IL miles south Of the por
of San Jose, where It is IL miles wide.
At the station Of Laguna we find a mic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
Get in Motion!

Once the Democrats governed the
country for 40 years without Interrupt
ton by what the Philadelphia Record
calls not new nationalism, nor old fed
eralism, nor socialism, nor paternal-
ism, but by the Jeffersonian doctrine
that seeks the greatest good that leg
islation and government can do for
the greatest number. Now, after six
teen years exclusion the party comes
back from from the people. 1t still re-
mains to be tested whether the party
can translate intention into act
and that Is always a great question
with a party or an individual. Certain
ly it seems that the safest way to it
is to get in motion. The program has
been we'll mapped out. The size Of
the popular approval may be meas
ured by the fact that a Republican
house has been made Democratic by a
majority of 63, while in the senate the
nominal Republican majority has been
reduced to nine, and 1t remains to be
seen how solid this will be. But the
test of everything Is getting 1t done.
So action should be the watchword.
Many a strong front has been weak
ened and broken by delay.-Indian-
apolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
The Starting aud the Organ

New York's big new Cathedral of st. John
the Divine, on Morningside Heights, already
has a permanent tenant, This is a startling,
which apparently has settled In a shadowy
niche high up above the organ, built a nest
there and designs to rear a family.
The starting lends a decidedly English touch
to the massive structure. From its lofty
perch it looks Town curiously on the assem-.
bled worshippers, as though they, not 1t, were
the interlopers, as no doubt it feels they are.
But when the organ is being played the star
ling forgets intrusion to join in the music. It
swells its throat and starts out bravely to
drown the thunder of the mighty instrument.
Presently a look Of perplexity steals across
its countenance. 1t has found something
against which its W shrill tones beat them.
selves into silence. And then 1t ceases Nits
attempt at rivalry and surrenders itself to the
pleasure Of listening. 1t Is a good listener.
AS long as the organ continues 1t remains
attentive, confessing by its attitude that here
is something superior even to bird song.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
PATRIOT WITH HUMOR
is CHAMPION OF AMERICAN PRO-
TEcTIvE TARIFF LEAGUE.
Appeal Of Inspired Prophet Reveals
Straits to Which Friends of Mo-
nopoly Have Been Reduced
President Called "Traltor."

Wilbur E. Wakeman of the Ameri-
can Protective Tariff league, thrills,
beguiles and delights US. To be sure,
we have never heard of Wilbur before
this. but we are hearing a great deal
now. Wilbur is doing big things, real
ICES that himself and tells Mr..
Hearst's New York American all
about it. Wilbur declares that he Is
deluging nineteen congressman with
kilograms urging them to vote against
reciprocity. To be sure, the names
signed to some of the kilograms be-
long to prominent citizens who
weren't consulted by Wilbur when he
sent the kilograms, but Wilbur is too
busy a patriot just now to bother with
details.
Feeling that by any othor name he
were as persuasive and seductive, WI,
bur is beseeching these nineteen
statesmen, for .the love of heaven and
the American, Protective Tariff league
to defeat the reciprocity agreement
In this Wilbur is certainly spreading
out the undeserving American Pro-
tective Tariff league to the vulgar
censorious, even hostile gaze. And
he is full of stirring-though trite-
patriotic rhetoric, too. For example:
1--WE who realize how this country
has been built up under this wise
economic policy will not stand Idly by
and see the country plunged into in
dustrial and economic confusion"
We hope that some of that splendid
sentiment found its way into Wilbur's
kilograms. Wilbur has also decided
that President Taft is a traitor" to
the American Protective league and
cannot be again nominated for presi
dent. Then listen to this glowing,
intoxicating, inspired prophecy:
"Vice-President Sherman, in my
opinion, will lead the Republican hosts
Of protection to victory in 1912. Sun
ny Jim,' prince Of good fellows and
protectionists, will be our candidate"
1t is nice to- see how unconsciously,
perhaps sub-consciously, Wilbur refers
to good fellows and protectionists
as synonymous. Next, perhaps, to
Patriot ]. Pierpont Morgan himself,
Sunny Jim" Sherman would inspire
more enthusiasm In the breasts Of the
Republicans-yes, Democrats too
than almost any mar we a think of.
We should like very much indeed to
know something more about Wilbur.
1t is too bad to lose sight of a patriot
SO redolent with unconscious humor
and hilarious entertainment. II the
enemies of the American Protective
Tariff league had picked out a man to
do the league as much damage as pos
sible, in the most insidious and eff
fective way, they could have done
nothing SO good as Wilbur. He is
more than a calamity. He Is a
"scream."-Detroit Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
should Join Democrats.

Insurgent senators are reported
from Washington to have demanded
and been refused the status Of a sep
arate party in the composition of
committees. In this refusal the Re-
publican committee of committees is
reputed to reflect the wishes Of the
president. The president is unwise.
The insurgents are more nearly In line
with him than the regulars are. But
we do not particularly blame the rep
resentatives of the regulars for their
action. They cannot expect to enjoy
the privileges Of membership in the
dominant party and also share as a
separate organization in the distri-
button of good things. On the whole
we believe they would consult their
W interests and the interests OF
their constituents If they would join
the Democrats and make that the ma
jority party in the senate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
Politician and Preacher.

A politician in a western state, long
suspected of crookedness and noted
for his shifty ways, was finally In
dicted ana tried. The jury was out a
long time, but eventually acquitted
him. After the verdict was in and
tho politician was leaving the court
ROOM, a minister who had been In
part responsible for the indictment
and trial, approached the politician
and said: well, my friend, you have
escaped; but you had a close shave.
l trust this will be a warning to you
to lead a better life and deal more
fairly with your fellow men"
"That may be-" the politician re-
piled. "That may be; but I amt
pledged to any one."-Saturday Eve
ming Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

tic and charitable, is most attractive
and the interior is charming in every
detail. There are three stories. On
the entrance floor Is a delightful room
which has been turned over for the ex-
elusive use Of the women members Of
the club, and d large drawing room,
which has for its chief decoration two
life-size portraits OF Mary Garden by
Ben ALI Hagen. This room Is ex-
quisite in every particular. done In
tones Of green and gray.
Passing through an arbor hallway
hung with vines, one comes into the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
Washington Has New Club

The Playhouse is a club, too. and
unique, not only In Washington, but
the country over. In a way 1t sug-
gests the Lambs club OF the Players
club Of New York. As the name I'M
plies, the club has to do with the
drama, though 1t is used for dinners,
suppers. dances and theatricals and 1t
may DO rented for charity.
The Playhouse, aside from its pur-
pose, which Is threefold, social. artis-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

most attractive feature of the club,
the theater.
No detail has been overlooked In
making the stage and the auditorium
complete and perfect in miniature.
The color scheme Is green and gold.
Here the dances are given. The up
per floors are devoted to dining and
card rooms, while in the basement is
the grin. In place Of a bar are lock
ers, where each member may keep his
particular assortment Of wines and
liquors. The dressing rooms for the
actors are also N this floor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
CHASING Ghosts.

Representative Mann of Illinois, Re-
publican leader Of the house, thinks
that If United States senators are,
elected by direct vote the next step
is likely to be the election Of senator's
according to the ratio Of population.
The Constitution Of the United
States does not agree with Mr.. Mann.
1t provides plainly in article v that
mo state, without its consent, shall be
deprived Of its equal suffrage in the
senate" This Is a solemn compact
that could not be abrogated only by
the consent Of all the states--or by a
revolution. An amendment to the
Constitution repeating this clause
would unqestionably be invalid unless
1t were ratified by every state; but
even IL 1t could be carried into ef-
feet In the ordinary way. It Is iDcon-
ceivable that the smaller states would
ever surrender their equal suffrage In
the senate. There would always be
enough smaller states to prevent the
adoption of such an amendment.
With due respect to the gentleman
from Illinois, he is chasing ghosts.
1
L4NEU7 N.UNIL "EHNNH .HN|.N
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
Tho Playhouse Meant to BE a Home
Of Society, Art Charity and
the Drama.

Washington society now has Its
Playhouse II has played in II, and
at it. ali winter and 1t is In a fair way
almost to take the place Of the Abb
club. which has for years been the
favorite playhouse for Washington's
smartest sft.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

The originator Of the idea Of the
Playhouse was Mr.. Preston Gibson.
He Is now president of the club, which
is composed Of founder, resident. non.
resident, honorary and associate mem,
bers. The Playhouse has developed
many clever plays and sketches
among Washington amateurs. And in
the few months Of it's existence has
been a potent factor in the life OF its
founders.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25
OS2ENE ~
0IRZzzILZ[A

little hotel, with wide
porches which overlook
the ripping blue waters
and from where we can
look across to the rich
green slope of the giant
volcano, Aqua, which
rises in one magnificent,
unbroken sweep to the
height of $4,000 feet. Be
hind 1t one catches a
glimpse of the jagged
crest Of Fuego.
Amatitlan presents
much to interest the sci
enlist. The waters are
strongly impregnated with
sulphur and iron, and
many naonln come here
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

Kidder-Oh! yes, Miss Coyne
spends thousands and thousands of
dollars every year for her gowns
alone.
Lord de Broke-I say, old chap, who
is her dressmaker?
Kidder-Do you want to propose to
her dressmaker, too?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

Many a man succeeds because he's
a good guesser.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

The softest powder puff in the world
isn't as agreeable to the touch Of an<
old maids cheek as a two days growth
of beard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

One crow destroys 100000 insects 4
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-05-25

Want Of care does more harm than
want Of knowledge.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-10
Offer Extended.
100 Envelopes With Return Card
Printed on Them Given
With Paid in Advance
Subscriptions.

Each subscriber paying a dol
lar In advance on subscription
can have 100 nice envelopes with
return card neatly printed on
them. In this day and age you
are very much behind the times
il you fail to have a return card
printed on your envelopes, and
then, too, if your letter is not de-
livered it will be returned to you.
In this way the letter does not
reach the dead letter Office.
The poSto1Rce department, we
understand, will soon make an
order refusing TO take for trans
mission through the mails letters
which do not have a return card
on them. Get right and have
your letters sent in the right
kind of envelopes.
This offer applies only TO per-
sons living in Cherokee county,
Kansas, and Ottawa county, Ok
lahOma.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-10

For Sale-A five-room house,
corner of Lincoln and North
streets, lOO-feet front, house in
extra good condition, gas, city
water and clstern water in house,
property under good fence. Price
ST. 900, half cash, terms on bal
ance. This Office.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-10

Services at St. Marks Episco-
pal church on next Sunday even.
ing at 500 o'clock, conducted b.
Rev. Warren Yeakell of Galent,
Kansas. All are Invited.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-08-10

az ExeHANaR- -6O-acre farm
in Oklahoma for property in Bax-
ter Springs. IS acres in cultiva-
ton. Fair improvements, Write
Mrs. NJ, N. Harper. Miami, Okla.