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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
FROM THE PEOPLE
THE PEOPLE ARE MASTER.
Missouri Writer Defends Recall OF
Judges and Decisions.

Pendleton, Ore, March 1S.
Editor East Oregonian:
have read a good deal in the mag
azines of the recall of judges and
court decisions but have seen moth
ing anywhere on this subject so terse-
ly and sucinctly, to my mind written
as is given in the subjoined letter ta-
ken from little weekly paper print
ed in little city of less than 1000,
which 80 years ago was my trading
point. A RUPEE.
Shall the People Rule?
Editor of Torch light:
Dear Sir-Certainly from the tone
of an editorial, in last weeks issue
of the TOrchlight, you have been mis-
informed, or for some reason have
made a misconception of Mr.. Roose-
velt's attitude regarding the recall of
the judiciary.
If you will look over Mr. Roose-
velt's Boston speech, l believe you
will agree with me that his propos-
ais apply only to the legislative acts,
which the courts declare unconstitu-
tional.
The benefits derived from what is
known as the recall of judges. as |
understand it, is when a court de-
clares laws made by the Legislature
unconstitutional, it simply gives the
people a right if they desire to avail
themselves of that right to ascertain
for themselves, whether or not the
court is right.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
4 BALANCER.

In a speech at Columbus yesterday
Bryan brought out a point worth
considering in connection with the
recall of the judiciary. He said that
a judge that would be swerved by
fear of the recall would not be fit for
his place anyway. 1t might also be
said that If there is a judge who is
fearful Of the people that fear in all
probability no more than offsets the
fear he also has Of those who stand
for interests opposed to the general
welfare. The recall balances the af-
fair.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

When the reclamation engineering
beard was here and prior to that time
we heard much regarding the posi-
bilities of flood irrigation through
use of the waters of Birch and Nc
Kay creeks. 1t was said that if the
government would but allow of it d
vast acreage adjoining Birch creek
could be made productive. The en-
gineers were implored not to use all
the water on land belonging to the
"Swifts, the Ladds and the Hills"
but to allow upper river settlers to
have some Of it.
The government has followed that
advice. The West Extension was cut
down in size, as It should have been,
so as to permit primarily of more
irrigation on the upper river. But
thus far the East Oregonian has
learned Of no new irrigation schemes
in this vicinity, though one is pro-
posed near Echo. Are the land own
ers along Birch and Mckay creeks
going to allow the opportunity to pass
and return to their slumbers?
Where now is the Umatilla county
waterusers' association which work.
ed so valiently for the upper river
rights?
Where now are the officers Of that
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13

thing wrong? They may have wings,
but l am from Missouri"
You say we had just as well do
away with our courts and submit all
litigation to the people. I just as well
say that we do away with our legis-
lature and if the people through their
representatives in the legislature are
not competent of making laws to gov
ern themselves and the constitution
ality of such laws must be determin-
ed by a judge regardless OF the al
ready expressed will of majority of
the peoples chosen representatives,
then say we had as well abolish our
legislative form of government and
let the courts make the laws to suit
themselves and administer them ac-
cordingly. No doubt that kind of
law making devise would be popular
in Russia, but I cannot believe 1t the
popular attitude OF the American peo-
pie.
Thomas jefferson said that this
was a government of the people, for
the people and by the people. Then
an expressed will of a majority of the
people should rule. If a court Is del
egated with power by the people to
do good deeds then the people should
not part with their power to recall
their bad deeds. If that COURT dele
gated with power by the people tells
you that you have no power to recall
his acts, then that servant has grown
wiser than his master and, as l have
said before, no servant is greater
than his master.
Very respectfully yours,
JOHN FRANKLIN
| Shelbina, Mo, Mar. 4th 1912.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
Courts have reneatedly defeated h

courts nave repeatedly defeateu
the aroused moral sentiment of a
whole commonwealth, by the abuse
of the power to declare laws uncon-
stitutional. The courts have become
a law making instead of law enforc-
ing agency, And any man that can
conscientiously criticise the recall of
court decision, when they declare
laws made by the people through
their representatives unconstitutional
certainly does not believe that the
people are capable of self govern
ment. The courts are but servants
of the people delegated with power
from the people, but not parted with
by the people and no servant is great
er than his master.
We do not part with our power
delegated to our representatives in
the legislature and why should we
from the gentlemen on the bench ?
Under that wise rule known as the
initiative, referendum and recall, if
our legislature fails to make such
laws as a majority of the people deem
for their best interests and progress
of their commonwealth, it leaves the
way open SO that the people may act
themselves.
How often have the several states
tried to eradicate themselves of GER
tain abuses by monopolies, and after
| several years of litigation in the
courts which has cost the people
| thousands of dollars, only to meet q
federal injunction or some Judge de.
claring the law is unconstitutional? 1,
judge SUCH a dgnified and sacred
creature that it would be impossible
for him to accept bribe, or do any
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13

1t is reported that President Taft
has "bluntly told his campaign man
ager, Congressman Mckinley, to de
sist all controversies of personal ma
ture with Roosevelt supporters" Their
upon what ground will the Taft fight
be waged? Will it be necessary fol
Mckinley to confine himself to show.
ing that the people are not fitted
for self government?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13

1t is significant that most of our
auto accidents occur at street cor
ners. 1t often occurs an autoist is
in doubt what a pedestrian will do
and the party on foot is uncertain as
tc the automobiles intentions. There
fore the need of caution
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13


Where is the James Johns project ?
Where is Mr.. Fiedly of Pilot Rock 4?
What has become of Cd Teel?
1t is time to do something.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
>~>~~<~~~~~~~~~'
THE DOG.

Be kind to the dog, mans firm =
} est friend;
B Don't let him shiver outside Z
; in the cold;
B He may save you some time
from a watery end,
His worth may be greater Z
than silver or gold.
1t makes my heart ache to see I
dog starved,
Or driven outside to sleep 4
through the long night; 4
His name may deserve on a
stone to be carved,
He will be your protector fl 4
you treat him just right.
, Don't kick him around when he 4
gets in your way,
, Nor think him a nuisance nor 4
call him a pest;
If he happens to bite you, re- 4
member he may 4
, Have a reason for thinking it
, is all for the best.
Lille NJ. Drews. 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13

a me a well woman after
d suffering three years. "
d - Mrs. MARY BoGART,
q Reedville, Oregon.
q New Orleans, La. -
& " When passing through
the Change of Life | was
u troubled with hot flashes,
a weak and dizzy spells and
4 backache. Twas not fit for
d anything until | took Ly-
B: dia E. Pinkham's Vege-
4: table Compound which
81: proved worth it's weight
in gold to me. - Mrs. GAS.
a TON BLoNDEAU, 1541 Po-
3 lymnia ST., New Orleans.
4 Mishawaka, Ind. =" Wo-
6 men passing through the
q Change of Life can take
nothing better than Lydia
Y E. Pinkham's Vegetable
r Compound. / am recon-
Observation-Disclosures
because of what it has
a done for me. Mrs. CHAs.
3 BAUER, 523 E. Marion St.,
z Mishawaka, Ind.
s Alton Station, KY. "For
months / suffered from
!, troubles in consequence of
4 my age and thought I
4 could not live. Lydia E.
4 Pinkham's Veg etab e
4 Compound made me we'll
a and / want other suffering
women toknow about it. "
Mrs. EMMA BAILEY, Alton
y Station, KY.
70. Oak. 81 was passing
ange of Life and felt very
Id not sleep and was very
ydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
'estored me to perfect health
not be without it. Mrs.
N, Deisem. No. Oak,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-03-13
TESTIMONY
OF five WOMEN
Proves That Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound Is Reliable.

Reedville, ORE can truly recon-
mend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to all women who are passing
through the Change of Life. as it made
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
MOLINE

Breaks His AntSIe.-C. B. Smith, a
laborer, while at work on the building
which Deere & Co. is wrecking at the
corner of Seventeenth street and
Third avenue, fell at $3.50 Saturday
morning and fractured the bones of
his left ankle. Smith was station
ed on wall about IL feet high when
he suddenly became dizzy. He landed
on pile of bricks. He was taken to
the city hospital where DR.. j. NJ. wy
land reduced the fracture. 1t Is likely
that the unfortunate man will be laid
up for at least six weeks.
To Breed Misunderstanding of high
grade mules is new departure that
will be given attention at the w. L.
Velie farm on Black Hawk road in the
future. Jesse a. Wilson, manager OF
the farm, has just returned from Mon,
roe county, Missouri, where he paid a
fancy figure for nine head of Percher'
on brood mares in foal. Shipment
the stock had already been made and
they are due to arrive in Moline with
in q week.
Club Sees Observation-Disclosures OF
the Moline club enjoyed something
new in the stag line Friday evening
They witnessed a whirlwind wrestling
exhibition between Cyclone Tommy
Thompson and Emil Sporrey, the first
fall going to Sporrey in 10 minutes
the second to Thompson in IA min
utes and the bout being called draw
after 20 minutes of work for a third
fall had failed to net either man ar
advantage. Harry DeWolf was privil
eyed to slap each wrestler-on the
back-without getting hurt, for he
was the referee. Sol Hirsch did {
lock-step into the limelight with De
Wolf, serving as time keeper.
Obituary Record.-L P. McClarren
editor of the Moline Mail, has received
word of the death of his sister, Mrs
Ella Magill of Baxter, Pa. She visited
her brother in Davenport about L
years ago, and on her return home sh,
was married to Joseph Magill. Sh'
was SO years old and is survived b!
her husband, one daughter, aged 8
and two brothers. Pneumonia was tn,
cause of death.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

ond and Mrs. Geisler consolation. The
meeting closed with the announcement
that they would give an after Easter
coffee April 10 at the home OF Mrs. e
Axelson.
At the meeting OF the Methodist So
ciety at Mrs. Harry Cosner's the visit
ors from out Of town were Mrs. Sey-
mour of East Moline, Mrs. Cox and
Mrs. Adams Of Moline.
Mrs. Frances Rensch. who has made
her home with the family of T. ].
Schafer for the past year. met with q
very painful accident Thursday morn
ing. She went 30 the basement to ah-
tend to the furnace and upon opening
the furnace door a volley Of flame and
smoke puffed out, completely envelop-
ing her, burning her face, neck and
army very badly. The burns were
dressed Immediately and though she
is suffering terribly, no serious result
is apprehended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

SOHH15SiOuSI IluU6T0u Ou0I0u d
resolution that H. A. ]. Macdonald be
allowed the sum of SIS for stamps to
be charged as follows: Office &C.
count, So; waterworks expense, So;
contingent account, S.. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart offered a reso-
luton that the city attorney be and he
is hereby instructed to take such &C
ton as he may deem advisable to COM
pei Charles Brady to comply with the
action taken by the city of Rock Is
land, to-wit: the removal of the said
Charles Brady's junk yard. Carried
by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart offered resolu-
ton that the commissioner of streets
and public improvements and the city
engineer investigate the condition rel
alive to surface water on Forty-siXth
street and report at the next meeting.
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered a
resolution that $500 be taken from the
contingent fund and set apart for the
use of cleaning streets, avenues and
alleys, and in the maintenance of
public sewers. Carried by unanimous
vote.
Mayor Schriver read an ordinance
entitled AN ordinance providing for
the widening by condemnation pro-
ceedings of Second avenue north of a
portion of block 2, Bailey & Boyle's
addition to the city of Rock Island"
Mayor Schriver offered a resolution
that the ordinance just read for the
widening Of Second avenue north Of a
portion of block 2. Bailey & Boyle's
addition, be considered. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Mayor Schriver offered resolution
that the ordinance providing for the
widening of Second avenue north of a
portion of block 2, Bailey G. Boyle's
addition, be adopted. Carried by
unanimous vote.
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Reynolds.
NJ. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
WatertOWn

August Woolenzien and family Of
Hampton Bluffs visited this week with
Carl Woolenzien and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McGilvary Of
Upton, Iowa, were guests this week
at the home Of the formers brother,
John McGilvary.
Miss Pearl Rose of Moline is spend
ing week with relatives here.
School in the primary room has
of the illness of the teacher.
Rev. Mr. Cady of Brimf1eld, Ohio,
father of Rev George r. Cady of the
Methodist church, is visiting here this
week with his sons family.
Mrs. Ed Miles is expected to arrive
tonight from the southern part Of the
state to make her home here.
Miss Alphretta Allsbrow has accept
ed a position as stenographer with the
Root & Vandervoort company.
The Baptist ladies met Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. Thomas Baff and
as it was the birthday anniversary OF
two of their members they surprised
them both by going with lots of good
things to eat and having a IL O'Clock
dinner. The table was beautifully dec
Grated with bouquets of sweet peas
The out of town visitors were Mrs. H
Rose of Rock Island, Mrs. J. Smith
of Moline, Mrs. Dave Schafer of Os
borne. The two ladies, Mrs. Baff and
Mrs. Breecher, were presented with
table silverware. An interesting con
test was presented in which Mrs
Sovey won first prize, Mrs. Rose sec
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
$S12.44
RecapituIation.

Commissioner Rudgren submitted
an ordinance which was Immediately
considered and adopted by unanimous
vote, allowing claims against the
general and waterworks funds, in
amount of s2,521.12, as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
DAVENPORT

Elect Off'cers.-The board Of direc-
tors Of the newly organized Lnograph
company met Friday afternoon and or
ganized. p. %. Petersen was elected
president of the new company. The
following were the officers elected:
President, P. o. Petersen; vice presi-
dent, Hans Petersen; secretary, ]. c.
Petersen; treasurer, j. H. Hass. The
directors issued a call for 25 per cent
OF the subscribed stock, payable today.
Stockholders win pay Treasurer Hass
at the Scott County Savings bank.
o
Afffrms DecisIon.-Judge Theophilus
Saturday decided to adhere to his for
mer decision In the ruling sustaining
the demurrer of the defense in the
Richardson case, resubmitting the in
dictment to the grand jury. County
Attorney Vollmer asked the court
Thursday that the former ruling on
the matter be reconsidered and re-
quested that the demurrer be sustain
ed In full and the clause in the decis-
ion referring the matter back to the
grand jury be stricken out
Large lnerease.-Davenport factories
employed 800 more workers in 1911
than in 1910 and 1912 will show an in
crease of nearly 200 over 1911, .ac-
cording to a special census which has
just been completed by the Greater
Davenport committee.
Instruct for Taft.-Thirty-fve dele
gates to the state republican conven-
ton in Iowa were instructed for Taft
Saturday afternoon at a meeting held
in Davenport. This gives Taft con-
troll Of the Second district in Iowa.
o
Obituary Record.-Charles N. Lewis
died at the family home, 1919 LeClaire
street, Friday, after a years illness.
He was born in Independence, Iowa,
Dec. 30, 1856, and came to Davenport
while still a small boy, living at the
Soldiers Orphans home for several
years. After spending several years in
Cornell college. Mr.. Lewis returned to
Davenport in 1874 and secured en-
ployment with the T. w. McClelland
company, with which firm he was con-
nected for 30 years. until 1910, when
he entered the manufacturing business
for himself. Mr.. Lewis was united in
marriage May 16. 1888. with Lorena E.
Manson, who. with two daughters,
Blanche Edith and Elma Julia, sur
wives. He also leaves two sisters. who
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Commissioner Rudgren offered a
resolution that
Whereas, Mrs. Sue Hauberg did con-
struct a Waterman by authority Of an
ordinance providing that the cost
shall be related; therefore be it
Resolved, That Mrs. Sue Hauberg
be given credit for $493.2S and that she
be furnished water for the same. Car
ried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Hart offered a resolu-
ton that the ordinance providing for
the regulation of weights and meas
ures be adopted. Carried by unanim-
GUS vote.
Commissioner Rudgren submitted
an ordinance which was imm ediately
considered and adopted by unanimous
vote allowing claims against the gen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
Special Meeting March 20, 1912.

~
City Council Chamber, Rock Island.
Ill, March 20, 1912. The city council
met in special session at IL o'clock a.
M, Mayor Schriver presiding, with
Commissioners Rudgren, Hart, Rey-
nolds and Bear present.
The clerk read an ordinance entitled
"An ordinance directing the city col
lector to make a report to the county
collector on special assessments and
special taxes"
Commissioner RudgTen offered a
resolution that the ordinance direct
ing the city collector to make a report
to the county collector of the special
assessments and special taxes, be con-
sidered Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner RudTen offered a
resolution that the ordinance directing
the city collector to make a report to
the county collector of the special as
sessments and special taxes, be adopt
ed Carried by unanimous vote.
The clerk read a communication
from the Tri-City Auto Supply com
pany requesting permission to place a
gasoline tank in the alley between
Third and Fourth avenues and Nine
teenth and Twentieth streets
Commissioner Rudgren offered q
resolution that the Tri-City Auto Sup
ply company request be referred tc
Commissioner Hart with power to act
Carried by unanimous vote.
Commissioner Reynolds offered {
resolution that the city attorney and
city engineer be instructed to invest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

gate the extent Of the responsibility
of the city of Rock Island, if any, for
the maintenance and repair Of the
Ninth street, Milan or Camden Mills
road, from Eighteenth avenue to the
first bridge over Rock river, and to
report at the next regular meeting of
this council. Carried by unanimous
vote
Adjourned on motion of Commits
sioner Rudgren.
M. T. RUDGREN,
City Clerk.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
Regular Meeting March 1s, 1919.

no8uidT "eotinS maFCH 10, ISlz.
City Council Chamber, Rock Island,
Ill, March Is, 1912.-The city council
met in regular session at o'clock p.
m, Mayor Schriver presiding, with
Commissioners Rudgren, Hart, Rey-
nolds and Bear present.
The clerk read the minutes Of the
regular meeting held March IL, 1912,
which were approved.
The clerk read a communication
from Mrs. Sue d. Hauberg relative to
a bill Of s4e3.2S from Channon & Duff
va for labor and materials in laying a
sixinch waterman on Thirteenth ave
nue. from OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
street to Mrs. Hauberg's property line
asking that said amount be placed to
her credit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
Horace Emanuel Havenith.

we're with him at the time Of his death,
Mrs. Helen Templeton of Ames, Iowa,
and Mrs. l.. J. Zika of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. and one brother. Edward A
Lewis Of Los Angeles, Cal. For many
years MT. Lewis was a member of
Lodge No. q of the Odd Fellows of
Davenport and of the Scott Zedoka
lodge of Rebekahs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01

Medicines that ala nature are al
ways most successful. Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
loosens the cough, relieves the lungs,
opens the secretions and aids nature
in restoring the system to healthy
condition. Sold by all druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
ONLY 30 CENTS
That's All 1t Costs to Put Your Bad
RebelIious Stomach in Fine
Condition

Condition
In just five minutes that distress
ing lump will pass away If you take
one or two little MONA tablets.
It's really a crime for any person
to go on suffering from an out of
order stomach because such a con-
dition leads to blood poison, causes
dull eyes, sallow skin, pimples,
hlotches and unsightly blemishes.
Why not get rid Of indigestion,
sourness, gas, nervousness, bilious
ness? It's easy enough. MONA
stomach tablets Danish all stomach
misery, or money back.
Large metal box for only 80 cents
at Harper House pharmacy and drug
gists everywhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-04-01
s1,54S.S2

Commissioner Rudgren submitted
an ordinance which was Immediately
considered and adopted by unanimous
vote allowing the weekly pay roll for
the week ending March 16, 1912, in
amount of S136.2O, as follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

Miami, Fla. Miss MacNulty is the daugh-
ter of Capt. William MacNulty of Wash
ington and sister of Mrs. Eugene f.
Stevens of Chevy Chase. whose house
guest she was last winter.
The bridal tour will occupy the greater
part of the year, and includes Kansas
City, Colorado Springs, points of interest in
California, Canada and Seattle, Wash,
where they will be guests of relatives.
Mr.. j. J. Crane, formerly of Chevy
Chase, but now of New York, is the guest
of DIR. and Mrs. Egbert A. Clark on
Oliver street.
Mrs. Anthony j. James, wife OF Lieut.
James of the battleship Georgia, is the
guest of Mrs. McLemore, wife of Maj
Albert s. Lemore, at their home on
Northampton street. Mrs. James VII
join her husband at Old Point when the
battleship Georgia reaches Hampton
roads
Mrs Horace c.. Chandlee of Oliver
street is spending a while at Old Point
Mrs. f. Nesbit Wright is spending a few
weeks in New Brunswick, n. j., the guest
of Mrs. Charles Stevens.
Mrs Theodore Tiller was luncheon
hostess Thursday in honor Of Mrs. Graves
of Georgia. Sweet peas were used both IN
the decorations and as corsage bouquets
with the place cards.
Mrs James Armitage Emery entertain
ed at two prettily appointed luncheons al
her home in Chevy Chase, March III
and IS The honore of both occasions
was Mrs Toler Boothe. Easter lilies and
sweet peas were effectively used in the
decorations. The guests on the 10Th
were Miss Helen Brown, Miss Bertha
Adams, Mrs. William Hannay, Mrs. Nc
Clellan Pierce Mrs. w. V. Cox, Mrs
James Casey. Mrs. Jack Pistol, Mrs. NJ
Blumenberg, Mrs. Myron Crosier. Mrs j
CAMEL and Mrs Ralph Barnard
Those who enjoyed her hospitality on
the 18th were Miss Tracy, Miss keane
Miss Herley, Miss Rosenthal, Mrs. Evelith
Whiting, Mrs. Toler Boothe, Mrs. J.
Dunn Hunt, Mrs. Barry Adams, Mrs. A
w Patterson, Mrs. Kennedy stewart
Mrs. Alexander Weber. Mrs. Hugh Reilly
Mrs. John Lathrop, Mrs. Marion Dorsett,
Mrs Malcolm Price, Mrs. d. w. Baker
Mrs f. j. Walsh, Mrs. Ralph Barnard,
Mrs d. Mclaughlin. Mrs. J. Gannell and
Mrs Herman Pechin.