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awv .-cv wmr .., ...-.-,, , .... ... ' -, i-....M..MBAT.-3tay.-wAj.' M)X&':3tt,?i!&tteXtt3mX'KtA PAGE SIX. DAILY EAST ORBOON1AN. PKNDLKTON, OREGON, TUESDAY, APIUL 6, It 10. EIGHT PAGES. GEO. H. WILLIAMS. A SHORT SKETCH OF A REMARKABLE CAREER OP A RE MARKABLE MAX. Judge Geo. H. Williams, the "Grand Old Man of Oregon." whose long and eminent career was ended yesterday morning during a peaceful sleep, was, without question, the fore most figure In the political history of this state, and is prominently Iden tified wth more than one crtlcal event In the history of the nation. The fol lowing account of his life is reprinted from the Oregon Journal of Portland: Grant once said to Lee: "General Lee, do you know that man we Just passed, who tipped his hat to us? No," said Loe. "That man is Attor ney General George H. Williams, and there can be no gift in the hands of the great American people too good or too great but what General wil liams is thoroughly worthy of. The rugpedness of his character is like un to the martyred president." A record of the life of Judge Wll Hams, former United States senator an! attorney general of the United States, is in some respects a history of the rise and progress of Oregon. In 1903 It was Just half a century since he first cast his lot with the inhabi tants of the then territory of Oregon; and by reason of hLs identification with the development of its resources during the pioneer period of the ter ritory and the construction era of the state, and likewise through- his Inti mate association with Its most vital public interests during practically the entire history of its statehood, he has for many years been regarded as one of its foremost citizens, whose rich experience in the affairs of the nation, on the bench and before the bar, en title his opinions on questions of gen eral public interest to the highest con sideration. Judge Williams was born In New Lebanon, Columbia county. New York, March 2S, 1S23, and received an aca demic education in Pompey, X. T., whither his parents removed when he was a child. At the age of 21 he was admitted to the bar of New York. Im mediately thereafter he removed to Iowa, then a territory, and opened an office at Fort Madison. At the first election after the organization of the state government In 1847, he was elected Judge of the first Judicial dis trict of that state, serving five years. Chief Justice of Oregon. The immediate cause of his Identi fication with Oregon was his appoint ment in 1853 as chief Justice of this territory, an office to which he was reappointed In 1857 by President Buchanan. He became a member of the constitutional convention for the state of Oregon and acted as chair man of the Judiciary committee of that body. In this capacity he vigor ously opposed the Introduction of slavery into this state, and before the instrument was presented, to the vot ers, made an aCTTve canvass in behalf of the antl-salevery clause therein. In 1S60 he became one of the founders of the Union party, and sub sequently canvassed the country for Lincoln and aided with all his strength in awakening sympathy for the Union cause. His election as United States senator In 1864 took him to Wash ington at the most critical period in the country's history, and it is a mat ter of record that his services dur ing that vital epoch were in line with the policy which, in its consummation, was poductive of such splendid re sults, In the senate he was a mem ber of tne committees on finance and public lands, and also of the recon struction committee. Helped Make Laws. Among the measures which he was FEW DOSES END KIDNEY TROUBLE WILL MAKE AN Y SUFFERER IN PENDLETON' FEEL FINE Lame Back, Bladder Misery and Any Kidney Disorder Vanishes No Man or Woman Here in Pendleton, Wtiether Old or Young Can Afford to Neglect Out of Order Kidneys. Usually suffers from backache, bladder trouble or out of order kid neys, fef-l relieved after several doses of Pape's Diuretic Misery in the back, sides or loins, sick headache, inflamed or Bwollen eyelids, nervousness, rheumatism and darting pains, heart palpitations, dlz- biness, sleeplessness, listless, worn out feeling, and other symptoms of Inactive, sluggish kidneys simply van ish. Uncontrollable urination (especial ly at night) smarting, discolored wa ter and all bladder misery ends. Feeling miserable and worried Is needless because this unusual prep aration goes at once to the out of or der kidneys and bladder, distributing Its cleansing, healing and vitalizing In fluence directly upoi. the organs and glands affected, and completes the cure before you realize it- The mo ment you suspect any kidney or uri nary derangement or feel rheumatic pains, begin taking this harmless med icine, with the knowledge that there is no other remedy, at any price, made anywhere else In the world, which will effect so thorough and prompt a cure as a fifty-cent treatment of Pape's Diuretic, which any druggist can supply. Your physician, pharmacist, banker or any mercantile agency will tell you that Pape, Thompson ft Pape, of Cin cinnati, Is a large and responsible medicine concern, thoroughly worthy of your confidence. Only curative results can come from taking Pape's Diuretic, and a few days' treatment will make any one feel fins. Accept only Pape's Diuretlo fifty cent treatment from any drug store anywhere in tha world. GRAND OLD MAN Instrumental in bringing before the senate and which became laws, are the following: The military recon struction act under which the insur rectionary states were reorganized and their representation admitted to congress; an act creating a new land district In Oregon with a land office at La Grande; an amendment to the act granting lands to the state of Ore gon for the construction of a military road from Eugene to the eastern boundary of the state, granting odd sections to supply any deficiency in the original grant; various acts en tabllshing post roads; a general law to secure the election of United States senators; the "tenure of office act," vetoed by President Johnson, but passed over his veto; numerous appropriations for Oregon; an amend ment to the act of 1861 relative to property lost In suppressing Indian hostilities in Oregon; an amendment to the act granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad from the Central Pacific In California, to Port land, Ore.; an act to pay two com panies of Oregon volunteers, com manded by Captain Walker and Ol ney; an act to strengthen the public credit; an amendment to the act granting lands to aid In the construc tion of a railroad from the" Central Pacific to Portland, by which the grant was prevented from reverting to the government; an act granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Port land to facilitate the building of a lighthouse at Taquina bay, and other lighthouses on the Oregon coast; an act granting certain lands to Blessing- ton Rutledge, a citizen of Lane coun ty; a resolution to increase the pay of assistant marshals in taking the census in 1870; an act extending the benefits of the donation law of 1S50 to certain persons; and an act creat ing a new land district in Washing ton, with a land office at Walla Wal la. On Alabama Claims. In 1871 Judge Williams was ap pointed one of the Joint high commis sioners to frame a treaty for the set tlement of the Alabama claims and the northwestern boundary, and oth er questions in dispute between the United States and Great Britain. There is no question but his ability, wisdom and tact secured a settlement of the boundary question favorable to the contention of the United States. It had been claimed that the only so lution of the question was to refer the matter to the emperor of Germany but Judge Williams refused to agree to the proposition, unless it were stip ulated that the emperor's decision should be strictly in accord with the treaty of 1846; that he should not de cide 'de novo, but simply explicate the meaning of the convention which had already decided the question. The commission finally yielded to his views and thus rendered possible the decision that gave 'to the United States San Juan and other Islands. It is not generally known throughout the United States that the part Judge Williams bore in the solution of this question Was such an important one, but all who are familiar with the case accord him the honor for his wise stand in the adjustment of the prob lem. Becomes Attorney General. In 1812, upon the invitation of President Grant, Judge Williams be came attorney general of the United States; and in this important cabinet post he proved himself a keen, re sourceful and logical adviser, and demonstrated the possession of high qualities of statesmanship. His rec ord in the cabinet was an honor to the state of Oregon as well as to him self. The people of the northwest ex hibited the keenest pride in his ca pable services during an administra tion when it was necessary to solve numerous perplexing problems, and the generation which witnessed the events of those days are wont to re fer to it with great satisfaction. Many Important questions were brought be fore him, to all of which he brought the same thoughtful attention so characteristic of him in earlier years, and in his own private affairs. The sting left by the civil war In the south had not yet begun to heal and a great degree of tact was required dally of the attorney genera, to whom were brought for solution intricate ques tions arising from the conflict. Subsequent events In the history of the republic have demonstrated the fact that the policy he pursued in these various matters were eminently fair and sagacious, and in numerous Instances he was happy In being able, through his prudent counsels, to re store peace to distracted communi ties. OpfKMed In the Eaxt. In !i"4 J'J'Je Williams' name was preunted to the nat; by the presi dent sjs twmytr t'J Chief Justice Sal mon P Chas; but great an op position to his confirmation develop ed In the eat among thow who wish ed an eastern Juriet to succeed to the off-ce, that. In the Interest of har mony, he withdrew his name, much to the regret of President Grant, who was one of h's warm personal friends and admirers. History has accorded to this distln gu shed citizen the honor of having been the first to outline, through the medium of th Washington Star, the policy u'tlmitteiy adopted by congress for the adjustment of the historic 1876 presidential contest. The essen tia feature of the famous electoral commission act, under which General Rutherford li. Hayes was made pres ident, was embodied in an article which be contributed to the Star and the credit for the plan outlined and soon after adopted, Is conceded to be long to him. Notable As an Orator. Since his retirement from partici pation In national affairs. Judge Wil liams had made his home in Portland, among whose citizens he held an as- FOR COUGHS IrtlsUta Ur COLDS THE WONDER WORKER THROAT I FOR GEE? PREVENTS PNEUMONIA I had the most debilitating cough a mortal was ever afflicted with, and my friends expected that when I left my bed it would surely be for my grave. Our doctor pronounced my case incurable, but thanks be to God, four bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery cured me so completely that I am all sound and well. MRS. EVA UNCAPHER, Grovertown, Ind. Price 50c and $1.00 ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED! Trial Bottle sured position of eminence and Influ ence. For many years demands had been made upon him by his personal friends and his party for services In political campaigns, and by the citi zens of Portland on their numerous social gatherings. Not only was he a strong speaker on public questions. clear, powerful and convincing In his arguments, but to a rare degree felici tous as a post-prandial orator. In 1903 he wajs elected mayor of Portland, and served a two years' term in that office. In brief, he was a giant in Intellect, totally devoid of the arts of the poli tician in the common acceptance of the term. His utterance on the sub ject of Christianity from the stand point of a historian, freed from the romance which attaches to the life of the Savior, commanded the atten tion and interest of thoughtful per sons throughout the country; and a valued contribution to the best thought of the period on this subject is found in his lecture on "The Di vinity of Christ." Special Orange Sale. Oranges are now at their best. The magnificent ripening weather of the past few weeks has produced Sunkist oranges of superior quality and fla vor. The special Sunkist Orange sale, which starts next week, offers the public an opportunity to buy the Sun kist quality California oranges, and every one should take advantage of the offer. I Stabtrood. Those who have used ours say it is the best they ever saw. We make three carloads each day at our mill. If you will contract your supply for the coming season now to be deliver ed by August 1, we will make you at tractive prices. OREGON LUMBER TARD, Phone Main I. TO CDRH A COLD IN ONH DAT. Take LAXATIVE BKOMO Qolnlne Tablets. Druggists refund money If It falls to ears. B. W. DROVE'S signature Is on each box. 25c. "He seems to be cheerful." "He Is. He found a dollar in an old suit of clothes yesterday morning, and now he thinks his luck has turned." TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ALWAYS BUV THE GENUINE MANUFACTURED BV THE (All FORNIA iGyllP (0 SOLO BV ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS One Size only, so a Bottle Air Light ounsmne Cleanliness in our factory, (JohIIv Mater ials and Skill in Making are the conditions and ingre dients that combine to make Modern Sweets ho perfect a Candy "Patroniz the Modern Dealer" Mtitn CwfKtwMnr C."i Mfn., PtrtUnd, O'MM WHIGS w AND r DR. KING'S I LUWGS COUGHS AND COLDS SOLD AND GUARANTEED BY TALLMAN A COMPANY. VETERAN GRANTED PAROLE. Major H. O. Burnett Was Under Sen tence for Slaying Man. Jefferson City, Mo. Major Henry C. Burnett of Dunkin county, Mis souri, said to have been the only commissioned officer of the Confed erate army ever confined, in th Mis souri state prison, has been granted a parole by Governor Hadley. Major uurnett is seventjr years old. He was under a ten year sentence for murder in the second degree, havlnr hn convicted In November, 1908, of kill ing B. B. Chaney, who had previous ly killed the major's favorite son. He had served but six months of his sentence the parole cominr aa th ra. suit of ill-health. There is no cough medicine so non- ular as Foley's Honey and Tar. It never falls to cure coughs and colds and is especially recommended for chronic and bronchial coughs. Koen- pen Bros. , Rush to Gold Diggings. Firbanks. Alaska. Fresh renorts received here from the Idltarod dis AFTER or any severe sichness' TO IS BY FAR THE BEST STRENGTHENING TONIC. We will supply it to any one with 'the understanding that if it does not do what we claim we will refund TTTT? mrxTM ct'ovt nni 9228 THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK Pendleton, Oregon United States Depositary Condensed Report of Condition at the close of Business Mar. 29, 1 9 1 0 Resources Loans and Discounts Securities and Warrants Banking House Other Real Estate U. S. Bonds (at par) Cash on Hand Liabilities Capital Stock Surplus -Undivided Profitsl(net) Circulation Deposits . . I hereby certify that the above statement is true to the bestjof my knowledge andbelief. T. G. MONTGOMERY. Cashier Subscribed and sworn'to jbefore me this 2nd day of April. 1910. CLAUD HALE Seal Notary Public for Oregon trict, where sensational strikes were made last fall. Indicate that the fa vorable reports received from there during the winter are correct and re newed Interest in the void field Is be ing shown. A new stampede has started and many pospectors are mak ing their way over the trail. Others are waiting for navigation on the Yukon to open and a big exodus is expected when the Ice breaks up next month. The census enumerator has com pleted his work In the Idltarod coun try and his report will show 1108 men In the Idltarod camp, 800 In the Innoke camp. BOO at Tocotna, and 150 in Diskakeet. Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of kidney and bladder trou ble not beyond the reach of medicine. No medicine can do more. Koeppen Bros. Liquid Foot Ease. Relieves tired, aching and sweaty feet. Happiness for every one at 25c a bottle. First Class Drug Stores. Get your horses clipped at the Commercial Barn. GRIPPE the money paid us for it - r rr it -i $985,352.10 24,600. 6 1 . 60,000.00 16,475.90 '. 101,000.00 235,846.45 $1,423,275.06 $100,000.00 100,000.00 63,353.80 97,100.00 1.062,821.26 $1,423,275,06 Fresh Fish Meats and Sausage EVERY DAY. We handle only the purest of lard, hams and bacon. Empire Meat Co. Phone Main 18. NOTICE OF PROPOSALS FOB STREET SPRINKLING FOR THE SEASON OF 1910. Notice Is herebv a-lven thst KPAnM. als will be received by the Street Com mtttee of the common council ef the City of Pendleton at the offina r City Recorder In the city hall build ing unui April isth, iio, at 7:3 O'clock. P. M. for anrtnVllna tha streets of the city of Pendleton, for the season of 1910, the districts to b sprinkled are as follows, via: District No, 1. All streets on the north M of th Umatilla River. District No. 2. All streets on the south alda nf th Umatilla River, west of the east Una of Main street, and north of the south line of Webb street. District No. S. All streets Ivinir en nt a Una be ginning at the Intersection of the east line of Main street with the TTmatnia. river, thence following the east line of Main street to the south line of Webb street, thence following the south line of Webb street east to the west line of Vincent street, thenee following the west line of Vincent street east to the north line or Rtuff street, thence following the north Hae or Biurr street east, to the termina tion thereof, thence southerly to the City limits. District No. 4. All streets south of the uniith tin of Webb street, and west of tha wast line of Vincent street The Cltv to furnish SDrlnklara . gons and water, and the contractor to furnish horses, harness ami rtrlmr and to put up and take down all stand pipes etc., separate proposals will sa received for each district, and no con. tract will be awarded to any one bid der for more than one district, the hours of sprinkling to be In accord ance with the orders of tha atraa committee, all bids shall specify the price per team and man per day of 10 hours, time when ton m an an engaged in SDrlnkllno- to be AAnrtA the city reserves the right to rejeet any ana an ias. Dated at Pendleton, Oregon, this 31st day of March, A. D. 1910. THOS FITZ GERALD, City Recorder. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Sealed proposals will be received by the board of school directors of school district No. 14, Hermlaton, Oregon, at the office of the clerk of said school district, up to six o'clock p. to., April 14. 1910, for furnishing all ma terials and the erection and comple tion of an addition to the present school building In said school district, according to plans prepared for the same by T. F. Howard, architect. The present building Is not to be altered In any manner as shown by the draw ings, except as necesnary In making roof connections. All parts o2 the addition are to be made as shown by the drawings, except the Iron heating pipes and plumbing fixtures In con nection therewith. A certified check will be required to accompany each bid for the work, made payable to the order of the clerk of said school district In the sum of five per cent of the amount of the bid, which check will become the property of said school district. In case the bidder selected by said board of school directors to perform the work of erecting said building shall refuse to enter Into a contract and furnish a good and sufficient bond to said district for the faithful perform ance of the work according to the plans and specifications. The right Is reserved to reject any or all bids for the work. April 1, 1910. NOTICE OF PROPOSALS FOB IIUILDINO SIDEWALKS AND CROSS WALK ON THE WEST SIDE OF JANE STREET BE TWEEN THE SOUTH LINE OF BLUFF STREET AND THE NOR1I LINE OF HIGH STREET. Notice is hereby given that the com mon council of the City of Pendleton will receive bids for the construction of sidewalks and a crosswalk on the west side of Jane street from the south line of Bluff street to the North llae of High street up until April ISth, 1910. at 7:30 o'clock P. M., said bids to be filed with the City Recorder, before that time, all bids shall speci fy as follows, vis: Sidewalk-per lineal foot... t Crosswalk per lineal foot. ... I Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check In the sum of 136 payable to the order of the Mayor ef the City of Pendleton, the city reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated at Pendleton, Oregon, this 31st day of March, 1910. THOS. FITZ GERALD, City Recorder. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS, Sealed bids will be received by the Furnish Ditch company at Stanfleld, Oregon, up until Tuesday noon, April 11, 1910, for the building of the stor age reservoir on the Umatilla liver, Including about 140,000 cubic yards of earth exca vation. 8000 cubic yards solid rock excava tion, and 1200 cubic yards concrete work. Maps, plans and specifications mas be seen at the office of the Furnish Ditch company, at Pendleton, Oregoa. or at the office of the Fnrnlsh Ditch company. Beck Building, Portland, Oregon. THE FURNISH DITCH COM PANT. Dally East Oregon Ian by carrier, only 15 cents per week.