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The Wallace miner. [volume] (Wallace, Idaho) 1907-current, 1916-04-13
ORIGIN OF PORK BARREL
USED IN L|NCOLN's DAYS
CLARK RECALLS STORY BY LIN.
COLIN IN WHICH TERM is
APTLY ILLUSTRATED.

The term pork barrel" as applied
to omnibus bills in congress, such as
the river and harbor bill, public build
ing bills, or general claims bills, is
Iof ancient but unknown origin. 1t
dates back to the time Abraham Lin
congress, 1S47-49, but how far back
it goes not one now knows, and the
reference bureau Of the congressional
library at Washington, supposed to
have most complete data on matters
of public and congressional interest, is
unable to trace the history of this ex-
preston, or to determine its origin.
Champ Clark, speaker of the house
Of representatives, who carries in his
head a wonderful store of historical
data, and whose offhand information
Is usually worth more than the labor
ed efforts of chroniclers of events, is
authority for the statement that the
term pork barrel" antedates Abra-
ham Lincolns services in the house
Of representatives. BY some authori.
ties it was held that Lincoln, in a
speech in the house, first applied this
term to log rolling legislation. Speaker
Clark tells this story
Story by Lincoln.
Lincoln did not originate the term h
pork BARREL it was used in congress
before his term. Neither did he in
speech in congress, apply the term to {
my pending bill, Lincoln, however is S
credited with story of his early ca J
'eer as a lawyer, which ran about '
ike this: /
"A poor client, accused of stealing c
neat, asked Lincoln to act as his at Il
orney. After he had stated all the o
acts and after Lincoln had investi- p
'ated for himself, he told the ac- t
used man it would be useless for him d
o employ an attorney, for the proof q
4 his guilt was absolute, and he was r
ure to be convicted. The accused
nan, however. insisted You take the [
'''t''NS WIG Sdlu ne,
md I'll guarantee win be acquitted n
Lincoln was unable to understand
ut he consented to act as attorney
he case went to trial. The evidence
gainst his client was overwhelming
ut the jury returned a verdict of not ~
uilty Puzzled at this, Lincoln con- p
Arred with his client after he had I'll
cen dismissed. How We're you so az
IRE you would be acquittedY asked OF
incoln oh, replied the client, =
very fellow on the jury got his slice 81
the pork. That's how l knew ny
Lincoln told the story apropos of "a
'me log-rolling bill then before the al
ouse. but he did not originate the sc
rm." ha
Tom Fitch Used Term in 1870, s
Search in other directions discloses M
AT Representative Tom Fitch, of st,
eVada, along about 1870, made a 81
'eech in congress assailing a. log 70,
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-01-27
Grand Lodge of Arkansas,
 Ancient Order United Worimen,
Gazette Building, Little Roc


 
 valuation of the claims payable and assessments receivable by the Grand Lodge under its certificates 1st 1915 list of the supplied by the American Experience Table per highest stand ard specified fraena the Lodge Arkansas 105 solvent
 The authenticity of the statement that the order l05 vent having by other the following further details officers Lodge:
 "A list of the policies of the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order United Workmen be the regard regular life ment of their assets and liabilities also submitted
 Had the difference between the future contributions would have been much higher regular Computation Table and per cent interest
 The why this good showing Lodge of Arkansas redud rates computed according the A. " Mortality don All should welcome such solvent reliable institution. nothing discredt life sound and nothing be beneficial engaged the business that it should be sound"
The Nevada County picayune., 1916-01-27
HAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED DURING 1915
Telephone 247s cortlandt; Cable Men ander
MILES M. DAWSON

Counsellor at Law Consulting Actuay Al Broadway New York
 December 2, 1915.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
SLIDE BURIED PART
OF STALLED TRAIN

TACOMA, Wash, Feb. While
Northern Pacific train No. 2, which
left Seattle Tuesday night, was STALL
ed in the deep snow one mile west Of
Stampede Pass, Wednesday after
noon, suddenly and without warning
a huge snowslde struck the forward
portion of the train. completely bury
ing the engine, baggage car and a
portion Of the combination smoker
and chair car, 1t was learned last
night 4.
The slide broke through the win
COWS of the smoker, completely filling
that compartment with snow and
catching four passengers Passengers
in other cars were unaware Of what
transplred until a cry Of Help" rank
out
Coroner N. J. Rose Of Ellensburg
Immediately rushed TO the assistance
Of the imprisoned passengers, crawl
ing and digging in through the win
dow and with the assistance Of 9TH
er passengers helping Dut the injured
men
Except for bad cuts and bruises
the passengers were not injured. The
engine crew were hastily dug out Of
the snow with no injuries
Engine, baggage car ana chair car
were left leaning over an angle of IS
degrees at the edge OF I000-foot
euhankuant Tho nassanpers arrived
in Ellenshurg last night
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

fering from this infection are pecul-
iarly susceptible to respiratory COM
plications and should properly Oh
serve every hygienic rule Inflam-
nation Of the upper air passages,
pharyngitis, bronchitis and tonsillitis,
often predispose to the development
Of the disease particularly among the
aged and infirm The acute conta-
gious Of childhood. more especially
measles and whooping cough, fre-
quently prepare the way for pneumo-
MIA Anyone who through neglect or
carelessness permits the spread OF
these infections is therefore open to
the seyerest condemnation. Exhaust
ing disease of whatever nature, is Oft
en- sufficient to so reduce our resist
ance that we are unable to cope with
organisms which should be easily oy-
ercome, and hence predisposes to the
infection.
Debility, either temporary or
chronic, developing from any cause,
increases susceptibility. Because OF
this the disease most often attacks
those at the extremes Of life. Among
debiliating influences must be mem
toned cold, exposure TO penetrating
winds and the chilling Of body sur
faces as result Of wetting
The combination OF lack of food
and fatigue proves particularly dis
astrous during the winter season and
IS "A bad condition 10 be avoided
whenever possible Bad housing
mental OF physical harrassment, and
over work are alike the advance ag-
ents OF the infection. Overcrowding,
in street cars. theaters and other
public places. is unquestionably in
part responsible for the spread o.
pneumonia in cities, as far greater OPP
pOrtunity is thus offered for the dis.
seminatiOn OF the predisposing dis
eases through indiscriminate cough
ing and other means Of drOplet in
fectlon. as well as the directly injur-
ious effects which inevitably result
from exposure to such environment.
The oyerheating Of rooms is also
seemingly harmful Promiscous ex-
pectoration may be. and probably Is,
a factor In infection and consequently
should be avoided by every citizen. A
remaining most important agent
should be mentioned--alcohOl It is
In truth the handmaiden Of pneumo-
MIA. and there is none more certain
or more surg Of success. especially II
literally and continually used.
While the foregoing facts constitute
ia part our knowledge Of the reasons
FOR the widespread dissemination Of
an infection which carries with 1t a
mortality of from ten TO thirty per
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
HELIX D0UBLY DRY
WHEN PUMP BREAKS
IN THE CITY WELL
ROOFS OF WAREHOUSES; BE
LONGING TO FARMERS
UNION DAMAGED
Weight of snow Is Too Much for
Them-SchOOls Are Dismissed ON
: Thursday Because Of Water short.
age and StOrm-Othcr News Notes
of the Helix Section.

HELM, ore, Feb Helix was a
doubly dry town for few hours
Thursday, owing to breakage of the
pump in the city wen.
The roofs Of the warehouse be-
longing to the Farmers Union and
Tuma-a-lum Company-s lumber sheds
were damaged by weight of snow.
VIM. Davidson has been unable to
make rural delivery since Tuesday.
The Helix schools were dismissed
Thursday on account OF water short
age and Friday ON account OF the
deep snow
Mrs, Victor Mason. librarian. re-.
ports more than the usual number
calling for books the past month.
Hugh Smith has returned from
Twin Falls. Idaho,
Ira Scott has returned from La
crosse. Wash wherehe mas large land
interests.
+. f. Giest has been In stanton and
Vansycle districts attending to ware.
house interests the past rev days
Flo Clark is assisting Mrs. Leslie
in the central office.
Mrs. John King is home from a Wis
il 10 relatives in Freewater.
Mrs f. p Dean is visiting in Walla
Walla, her former hume.
Mrs Pearl Alspach and children
visited Mrs Cook Of Cold Spring
Wednesday and Thursday,
Mrs. NJ d. Smith is confined To
her home with asthma
Mrs y. Myers. landiady of the
Golden West Hotel, Alfalfa, Wash,
was Helix visitor Thursday
The infant daughter OF MIR and
Mrs. Vernon Kerley was seriously
sick Yesterday but is improved to-
day.
Donna, small daughter Of Mr.. ana
Mrs Dee lie Roy, has recovered from
d weeks illness.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
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Announcements Of the marriage o.
Miss Sibyl Clopton, former popular
PendletOn girl. and Charles Lewis Ap-
/ plegarth. Jr.. on Wednesday. Febru.
airy second in Baltimore, were re.
oeived by Pendleton friends today.
/ The announcement is made by Mr.
and Mrs Charles samuel Jackson OF
Portland, whose niece the bride is.
The Baltimore sun Of February
third contained the following account
OF the wedding.
Miss Sibyl Clopton. daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Boyd Clop-
ton, Of Pendleton. Oregon, and
Charles Lewis Applegarth. Jr. 42l4
Greenway. Guilford. were married al
IL o'clock yesterday morning in ST
Michael and All Angels Protestant
Episcopal church by the Rt. Rev.
Charles Fiske. Bishop Coadjutor OF
Central New York only the imme-
diate families We're present and the
bride was attended only by Mrs
George Raney Dehnam, Jr.. sister Of
the groom, as matron of honor.
The bride wore a gown of white
panne satin and tulTe. embroidered in
silver and carried shower bouquet
Of lilies of the valleys. Mrs. Debnam
wore a gown of pink taffeta and a
picture hat and carried a French bou-
quet of pink roses and violets.
After the ceremony a seated we'd
ding breakfast was served the we'd
ding guests in the nome Of the
groom's mother The bride anG
groom went to Atlantic city. and win
later go for a months visit to the
Pacific coast They will make their
home here
Mr. Applegarth is connected with
the c. L. Applegarth Company, pack
ers, and Mrs. ApPlegarth is the great
granddaughter Of Judge John Bacon
Clopton, one Of the OLD jurists of Vir.
ginia, and is the niece of Charles
Samuel Jackson, owner OF the Port
land, Ore Journal.
The ladies Of the Maccabee Social
Club will be entertained tomorrow
afternoon at the home Of Mrs Nettie
Sailing 312 Thompson street
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
PNEUMONIA CLAIMS 10
PER CENT OF DEATHS
DISEASE Is DISTINCTLY 4 COLD
WEATHER INFECTION IN
THIS COUNTRY.

Qssued by United states Public
Health Seryice.)
Ten per cent Of the deaths in the
United States result from pneumonia.
It is estimated that during the past
80 days this rate has been doubled
in some sections. tuberculosis ana
heart disease. each causing one
ninth Of all fatalities. are the only
disease which outIank pneumonia
among the legion or the men Of
death. but in certain cities pneumo-
mia is steadily increasing and even
has surpassed the mortality from tu-
Derculosis. Seventy per cent OF all
cases occur between December and
May. II is distinctly cold weather
infection, seemingly brought by win
try blasts but especially prevalent
during the winter season only be-
cause its victims are rendered more
susceptible al that time by exposure.
debilitating influences and the pres
ence Of predisposing infections
Pneumonia principally affects thOs
st the extremes Of life, but no age
is exempt II is invariably germ
disease The predisposing and excit-
ing organisms are SO numerous that
1t would be futile Is attempt theiF
enumeration. Many Of them are con
stantly present in the mouths and
throats Of healthy persons and il is
only through the aid which We IN
Willingly extend to them that the
are transformed from harmless or
ganisms 70 one Of mans most power
ful enemies
The presence of other diseases is
the great predisposing cause Of pneu-
inonla They prepare the soil for in
vaslon Holding first rank in this
category Is influenza, the increased
incidence Of pneumonia At this time
being largely due 10 the present epi-
demic Of Ia grippe individuals suf-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
FOREST FIRE LOSSES
AMOUNT TO $4,000

SALEM, ore Feb. IA total OF
26-763 acres of merchantable timber
was burned over and total loss of
$9.S5350, based on the stumpage val
ue sustained during 1915 in Oregon,
was the result according to the re-
port Of State Forester Elliott. made
public.
Damage from timber or slashing
fires to houses, orchards farm fences
logging equipment and such items to-
tailed {19,7555O The logging equip
ment loss was only about $1,000, how
ever
There were total Of 1855 fires. Of
which 37l, or 2S6 per cent. are de.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
COAL SHORTAGE GROWS
SERIOUS IN PORTLAND

PORTLAND, ore. Feb. With
the prolonging of cold and stormy
weather the coal situation in Port
land continues to grow more serious
and unless the railroad companies are
able to secure the passage of the
freight trains from the east, dealers
in eastern coal will have to close
their yards until conditions are nor
NAL Reports have been circulated
that there were plenty of coal in the
bnnkers of the various companies,
but this has been declared untrue by
the dealers There Is large supply
Of coal coming to Portland from
Washington, but this VIII not be suf-
ficient to I'LL the increasing demands.
Robert L. Adams, manager OF the
Mendoza Coal company, declared that
his supply was almost exhausted.
Dealers who are making deliveries
are asking the people whether they
have enough fuel TO last for a few
days and are delivering to only those
places where fuel is most needed.
Florists have run low N their SUP.
ply, but great losses to their plants
have been avoided by the timely ar
rival Of few tons OF coal
The people living in the suburbs
whore traffic is practically at stand
still because of the snow blockade.
will suffer most unless conditions
change II is Impossible to take eth
er wagon or an auto truck through
Lhe deep snow in the streets The
Portland Gas & Coke company has
been unable to fill orGers for fuel be-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
RHEUMATISM IS
EASILY RELIEVED BY
CLEANSING THE BLOOD
S. S. S. Gives Quick Relief by
Toning Up the Blood.

Yes, but how 4 natural question.
The answer Is that you must cleanse
your blood by stimulating It to
healthy, vigorous action, so that It will
throw of the germs and impurities that
cause Rheumatism The action OF the
wonderful blood purifier, $. s. s., Is to
practically renew the life blood, giving
1t vlgOr stimulate the flow. making IL
throw out the germs and the poison
impurities. The eXcruclating pains OF
rheumatism, whether II IL the shoot
ing. stabbing SCiatia, the gripping
agony or muscular Rheumatism, or
aching arms and legs that break up
sleep, will be entirely relieved by S. S.
$. Don't use nOstrums and drugs Take
the blood bath--Na tures blood tonic,
$. =. s. Get II at any druggists, but
insist upon $. y. s. Let us tell you
about blood diseases. Send for booklet,
What the Mirror Tells" or II yours
In peculiar case, write Swift Specific
Co, Atlanta, Ca, but bssin treatment
At once,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

clared to have been ineendiary. own.
ers burned over 1884 acres Of
slashings on permits
The expenditures in actual fire fight
ing totaled Sl6,5043l.
The total expenditures in patrolng
and fire fighting Of associations, in
dividuals, government and the state
was $1lS.056
The state has $32,S65,S4 left Of the
S60,0OO appropriation for the bien-
mum.
The success Of the compulsory pa
tro law is shown by the fact that
S,669.ll5 acres were patrolled in
1915, while 3.529,l15 acres patrolled
their land in 1912 before the law was
effective
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

cent, it should be remembered that
our scientific data are not yet com
plete. There are problems connected
with immunity, predisposiuon and
the occurrence OF epidemics which
are yet to be solved It is known
that pneumonia frequently attacks
those who are perfectly well. and
who apparently have observed every
hygienic rule Whether this is due to
the increased virulence OF the organ
ism or to other causes is unexplained
1t is however, recognized that avoid
able Of the factors so briefly enumer-
ated will in large par, diminish indi-
vidual susceptibility and therefore the
incidence of the disease.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
Has Used ChAmbeFlain's Cough
Remedy for 20 Years

"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has
been used in my household for the
past twenty years began giving 1t
to my children when they were small
As a quick relief for Group, whoop.
ing cough, and ordinary colds, it has
no equal Being free from opium and
other harmful drugs, never fell.
afraid to give it to the children I
have recommended II 10 a large mum.
Der Of friends and nelghbors who
have used II and speak highly Of 1t,
writes Mrs Mary Minke, Shortsvllle
n Y. Obtalnable everywhere -Avd
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
BOILED DOWN ICICLES
ARE USED FOR WATER

VANCOUVER Wash, Feb. THE
most destructive. dIsagreeable and
dangerous storm ever experienced by
this city has left Vancouver isolated
from the world, without water with
out lights, without car or ferry SER
vice and with every industry paral-
yzed.
The water for the city, is usually
furnished by an electrically operated
pump, but when the electric lines
went down a water famine was immi-
nent. Some persons filled bathtubs
and buckets with water to tide them
over, but others are compelled to boil
down icicles for water.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
MORE PORTABLE SHAPE.

A Langshire (England) weaver re-
Gently Joined the army and after be-
ing at Plymouth three months was
allowed home on a weeks furlough.
Visiting his old factory, he was en-
countered by the genial head of the
firm with a smile, and
Il hope they have made man OF
you2"
The soldier replied:
"Awll tell yo' what they've done.
sir. They've taken tn hump OF mi
back an put it on mi chest and it's
a lot easier to carry naew Ans
wers
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
Do You Find Fault with Everybody.

An irritable, fault-rinding disposi-
tion is often due to a disordered stom.
ach. A man with good digestion Is
nearly always good natured. A
great many have been permanently
benefited by Chamberlain's Tablets
after years Of suffering. These tab
lets strengthen the stomach and en-.
able 1t to perform Its functions nat.
urally. Obtainable everywhere
Adv
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
How Mr. Davis Got Rid of Bad
Cough.

Some time ago / mad a very bad
cough writes Lewis T Davis. Black
water, Del. MY brother McCabe Da.
Wis gave me a small bottle of Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy After tax.
ing this l bought half a dozen bot.
ties OF it but only used one OF them
as the cough left me and 1 have not
been troubled since" Obtainable ev-
erywhere.-Adv.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
Farmer Shot Pigs
Rather Than Feed
Them Dollar Wheat

= MANSFIELD, Wash. Feb. g.
= Z. j. carroll shot I15 head Of =
= hogs during the worst part Of =
= the storm. The pigs were =
= crowding into the pens and =
= smothering, and nothing could =
= be done to care for or feed .
= them. 50 he took his gun and =
= put them out Of their misery =
= He estimates that the loss =
. would not be heavier than If he y
= had fed them dollar wheat and =
= had 10 sell at the present mar .
, ket price Some OF the pigs =
> weighed more than 100 pounds =
, They were hauled out into the =
, field and VIII be buried in the =
spring =
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
LUCKY SHE DIDN'T HEAR.

Jones observed an old lady sitting
across the room.
For heavens sake" ne remarked
to Robinson, who is that extraordi-
narily ugly woman there"
That answered Robinson coldly
is my wife"
Jones was taken back. but quickly
recovered himself.
Well he said persuasively. 'yol
just ought to see mine"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

Tyler Parker, aged II. who laid
down his type stick at Montgomery,
Mo recently, after serving So years
at the case" is supposed to hold the
American record for length of ser.
vice in typographical pursuits
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
Consultation.

When cOstiye or troubled with
constipation take Chamberlain's Tab
lets They are easy to take and most
agreeable in effect ODtainable every.
where ADV
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

cause OF difficulty IN delivery and
other concerns are able 10 I'm but =
small part of their orders
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07
Coffee

One thing when you
try Schilling 5 Best coffee
0Hce and like it, your
coffee-worrics are over
The goodness you taste
is duplicated in every
pound.
Thank the alright tins,
We cOHldput the same fine
flavor into SchiIling S Best
if we didn'tuse such tins
DuI why should we! We
couldn't seaiit in, and you
wouldn't get it.
Richness Of favor
makes it 20 further
it's economical.
Schilling's
Best
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1916-02-07

The wealth of France is estimated
at $50. 900 900. 900
The Washington times., 1916-02-08
STATUE OF FORMER
SENATOR UNVEILED
Minnesota Contributes Monu-
ment Of Henry N. Rice to
Statuary Hall.

In the presence OF Vice President
Marshall, Former Governors Merriam
and Lind. of Minnesota, members OF
that states delegation in Congress,
Commissioner oliver l.. Newman, OF
this city, and about 200 invited guests.
the statue OF the late Senator Henry
Mower Rice, Of Minnesota, was un-
veiled in Statuary Hall at the Capt.
tol oday.
Henry Mower Rice was the FIRST
Senator from Minnesota and his
achievements as legislator. states
man. ana pioneer. were eulogized to-
day by Senators Clapp and Nelson,
lex ii. lngersoll, Of St Paul the latter
the secretary Of the Rice statue COM
mission.
Prof. +. T.. TriebeI, the sculptor en-
gagged to make the statue OF Mime
sofas famous Senator, was present at
the exercises. Prof Tfiebel repre-
sented not only himself, but the Roy
al Academy OF Rome at the cere-
monies today.
The statue was unveiled by Miss
Matilda AuerbaCh, 4 granddaughter
Of the late Senator. The Rev. James
Montgomery, Of this city but formerly
of Minneapolis, offered the invoca
! ton at the beg inning of the exercises
Senator Nelson formally presented
| the statue to the Government of fhe
| United States. IT was accepted by
Vice President Marshall and Senator
| Clapp accepted the statue as the
| chairman OF the Rice statue commits.
sion