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PAGE POUR. DAILY EAST ORBGOXIAX. PENDLETON, OREGON, THI RSDAY, JANUARY 25, 112. E3GUT PAGES. AN IXliEt'EMJEXT NEWSPAi'KBi rnbllabed Pally and Sml-Weekly at Pen dleton, Oregon, by tb BAST OBEUOXIAN ITBLISUINQ Co! SIT.SCKIITION KATES. Pally, one year, by mall $3 00 Dally, fix month, by mall 2 50 Dally, three months, by mall 1.23 Dally, one month, by mall .BO Dally, one year, by carrier 7. CO Dally, aix months, by carrier 8.T5 Dally, 'toree montt.s. oy carrier 1.P5 Dally, one month, by carrier 6.1 Hemf-Weekly, one year, by mall 150 Beml-Weekly, six months, by mall "5 Kami-Weekly, (our months, by mall... M The Dally East Oregonlan Is kept on sale t the Oregon News Co., 829 Morrison Street, Portland. Oregoo. Northwest Neva Co., Portland, Oregon. Chicago liureaa, 009 Security Building. Washington, U. C, Bureau, 501 Four teen Uk afreet, N. W. Entered at the rostoftlre at Pendleton, Oregon, as second-class mall matter. Member United Press Association. elepbone Main 1 Official City and County i-aper. ' : OX UMBER WARP. He 'w rote, In golden words and sweet ; Till men -were thralled unto his side; His phrases swirled all fair and fleet. And on the air In fragrance died. Beneath his touch a verse up grew And shimmered in his master play; So rare, so delicate, that few Dared seek the thought be neath its sway. But one, a rugged man and plain, Striving in his soul with sor rowing; And careless of reward or gain, Conceived a thought that bade him sing. A thought plucked from the life he knew, Of homely word and phrase amiss; Yet when his labored task was through Earth bore him her immor tal kiss! H. Bedford-Jones. HE IS FOR WILSOX. West Extension have given people a wonderful amount of anonymous ad vice as to what stiertild bo dune about the extension. Will these fellows now please . tell us why It was that when he sent a letter of protest to President Taft Mr. J. X. Burgess signed himself as pres ident of the Umatilla River Waterusers Association? Why did he make use. of a corporate name to which he had no earthly right and thereby place that organization in a position direct ly contrary to the position it holds? Was the thing inadvertently done? Then Mr. Burgess was careless to be sure. The next time he sends a let ter to the president upon this import ant subject he should take care to sign his name properly. He should not affix the name of an organization with which he has no connection and which organization is endorsing the West Extension, not fighting it. It is called forgery when a man uses an other's name in this manner. Is the name Umatilla River Water users" Association such a short and common title that Burgess and his friends could find no other name for their association? Why did they not call themselves the "Anti-West Ex tension League?" Such a name would have been natural and appropriate and would have saved confusion. It is very evident that when Bur gess, Coe et al formed their organi zation they did not intend to play square. They wanted to "ball up" the situation and . through bamboozling methods delay, or defeat the extension. They were not squeamish at all. In his letter to the president Burgess meant to do one of two things. He meant to be as crooked as possible without actually getting over the line. Or else he deliberately forged the name of the Umatilla River Waterus ers' Association In hopes the scheme would work and the thing go un noticed. It was a disreputable kind o. business at the best. At the time Woodrow Wilson's "cocked hat" letter was first made public W. J. Bryan 'as asked to com ment upon the same and he replied by saying that the incident should afford solace to those who were fight ing Wilson because of his progres sive tendencies. The remark indicat ed Bryan's support of the Xew Jer sey man. Yesterday Bryan gave out a state ment wherein he vigorously upholds Governor Wilson in the controversy he had with Col. Harvey, editor of Harper's Weekly. He says in sub stance that it was inevitable the two men should part and thinks the man ner of the parting is entirely favor able to Wilson. Mr. Bryan further says that those who say Col. Harvey had much to do with developing Governor Wilson's candidacy exaggerate the matter. He says in effect, what this paper has said, that Governor Wilson is his own best political asset. This is entirely true. Governor Wilson is a remarkable public man. As president of Prince ton he may not have been fully abreast o; the times. Few college presidents are because they live and work in a world of idealism. But no one can deny that Governor Wilson is now in close touch with public affairs and with advanced political, thought. His speeches show he has studied the problems deeply and that he is very clear as to what should be done. In a recent speech he said: "The main object of what we are attempting, both in state anl nation, is to establish a close connection, a very sensitive connection, between the people and their governments, both i l the state and In the nation, in or der that we may restore in such wise as will satisfy us again the liberty and the opportunity in whose inter ests our governments were conceived." That is the progressive program expressed in a single sentence and it is as expressive as anything ever ut tered by Jefferson or by Lincoln. The fact that W. J. Bryan contin ues to support Wilson regardless of the "cocked hat" letter indicates that the Xebraskan has unbounded confi dence in Governor Wilson's zeal as a progressive and also in his ability and Integrity. Bryan's statement should quiet the nerves of reactionary re publicans who have been shedding enormous tears over the possibility cf a break between the two men. HOW DID IT HAPPEN? Nondescript writers, lawyers and hangers-on for Dr. Coe and others who are Interested in fighting the BROWN'S Bronchial Troches Tot Jioarsenew. Coughs, Inflamed Throat, llron chlal and Avilimatic 1 roul.lt-.. Olre prompt and grateful r-iliff. An article of euperior merit, ab solutely free from any harmful Ingredient. Hold only in bozos. Kample mailed f ree. JOHN I. BROWN & SS. B-wton. M. All people do not share President Taft's views as to the high and ex alted position held by the Judiciary. He p'.aces the Judiciary upon a pe destal and would have all bow down and worship before them. But a great many practical minded people prefer tc Investigate tile Judges a little be fore they do much worshiping. Weak and corrupt Judges are about as com-, nion as weak and corrupt officials In other lines of activity. The Duke of Connaught and his party were cordially greeted by the members of the Xew York Stock Ex change. Was It because there is a fellow feeling between the tories of America and England? A LEAP YEAR AFFAIR. Her name was Mary Jones and his was Jeremiah Brown; He was the richest bachelor, they said. In Morristown; She wasn't more than 24, but people called her plain And, as for him "he never would see 55 again." "I would't marry Jerry Brown, in spite of what he's worth," Declared each woman, "if he was the last man on this earth!" "Poor Mary Jones," they often sighed, "she never has a beau; She'd make some man a splendid wife; nobody wants her, though." It happened one prayer meeting night, when snow was falling fast, That Mary left the church a'.one almost the very last; With splendid faith and pious thoughts she hurried through the town. And presently 'twas all by chance caught up with Jerry Brown. They Journeyed onward, side by side, the wild wind roared away. They gasped for breath and neither of the two had much to say; At last they reached her door, and then she looked up with a smile And asked him if he wouldn't like to stop awhile. The parlor light was burning low, but it was pleasant there, And Jeremiah Brown forgot, some how, to have a care; Her hand slipped Into his, and when she kissed him at the door. Their hearts were filled with glad ness which they ne'er had known before. "The poor old fool," the women say, to let her rope him in! He's more than twice as old as her it's sameful and a sin! She's went and sold herself to him!" So Jeremiah Brown And Mary Jones, the derelicts, have scandalized the town. Makes no difference if he is a hound. They got-a quit kickin' my dog around. To an outsider these lines do not seem to be thrilling or inspiring, yet there 19 about them an unmistakable Indication of earnestness and sincer ity In addition to this the tune is, according to reliable reports, in thor ough accord with the spirit of the words. It suggests the howling and yelping of a dog In distress, and ap peals at once to the heart of the Mi.-sourian. Referring to the words of the song, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: Therein is the spirit fit Missouri. They, "gotta quit" doing what? Xoth ing they should keep on doin," but something wrong in essence, and wrong in particular when done to a friend In Missouri, a real friend, a true friend, a friend in deed and a friend In need. They "gotta quit." That's all there is about It. This Is clear enough; but why has Missouri adopted the hound as the object of her affection? 'Why is the Missouri mule ignored? Possibly it is because the mule is supposed to have the ability and temper to kick back. That musl be it. In any event the brevity of tie Missouri hymn should commend Itself to the writers of other state songs. Whenever we are compelled to disten to people singing a state song we are impressed by the brevity. SHOW GIRL LASTS JUST SEVEX DAYS Pittsburg Business Man's Bride Heeds the CH of Xew York ami lilts Back to the Stage. Pittsburgh. The married life of H. A. Xorwick, a prominent Pittsburg business man was ended Just as sud denly as it began when, after seven days of matrimonial experience his bride, Mrs. Elsie M. Norwick, re joined the "Girl from Kay's" com pany. Her husband says she left be cause he was not a Beau Brummel like John Drew and as gallant in manner as Sam Bernard. The mast er recommends a divorce on the grounds of desertion. Without telling h's friends of his intentions, Norwick slipped off to Xew York in May, 1905, and return ed with a pretty, slender blonde girl, whom he introduced as Mrs. Nor wick. The friends then learned that at a dinner at Sherry's some months be fore, Norwick has been introduced to Elsie Maurice, a show girl, and had married her soon after at the "Little Church Around the Corner." DISOWNS CHILDREN TO WED Eastern Widow Ships Four Little Girls to Idnlio Home. Boise, Idaho. Rather than miss a chance to remarry, a widow some where in the east put a shipping tag on her four little girls and consign ed them to the children's home foun dling institution in this city. The name of the mother Is with held by Superintendent Christian of the home, but he learned after an in vestigation that she had spent $1800 life insurance and 11600 left to the children by their father and wished to be relieved of their care that she might get another husband. "To the Children's home Please care for these children," she wrote, and pinned the note on the dress of the oldest girl, aged 11, as she hun dred them onto the train. The youngest was 4 years old. With the little ones in charge. Su perintendent Christian left for Min neapolis, where an aunt had promis ed to give them a home. MISSOURI'S STATE SOXO. Missouri Is having a state song thrust upon her. Some time ago a committee headed by Governor Had Iey offered a prize of $500 for a state song. The prize winner was, we be lieve, a St. Louis lady and the words she furnished were Mghly laudatory of the grand old State of Missouri, but It appears that they lacked the fire and earnestness of "Maryland, My Maryland," for Instance. Meanwhile there has emanated from the Ozark country a song which threatens to spread all over Missouri and make It self the state song In ppite of the committees (and the $500 prizes. Here are the words of the Ozark hymn: The boys keep kickin' my dog aroun'; Every time I come to town, HANDED BABY IN STORE; AWAITS MOTHER IN TAIN Lncly Holds Two-AVeeks-Old Child to Oblige Young Woman. Who Falls to Return Up to Closing Hour. Chicago. Mrs. Mary Angel of 230 West Division street was the sur prised recipient of a chubby, chuck ling baby. Mrs. Angel was shopping in the Boston Store. She had completed a purchase, and was about to leave a counter, when a well-dressed young woman stepped to her side and said: "Wl'.l you hold my baby a moment, please. "I'm going into the wash room." Mrs. Angel consented and took the 2-weeks-old infant In her arms. The moments lengthened Into a half hour and the mother did not appear. Mrs. Angel remained at the store until the closing hour, and then went to the East Chicago avenue police sta tion where she left the baby, with explanations, In the care of Lieuten ant John Dammann. The lieutenant has four presiden tial possibilities of h's own and promptly turned the child over to the St. Vincent's orphan asylum. WORST PICTURE OP WOE. It's n Dejected Cow and Flowers In Barn Give Cheer and Milk. Albany. "There's nothing worse than a dejected cow " said Albert Manning, a scientific farmer of Otls ville, N. Y., to the New York Agri cultural society. "When a cow Isn't In the right frame of mind, so to speak," contin ued Manning, "It doesn't give nearly the quantity of milk that it ordinar ily would." Manning paused, evidently surpris ed to see several rural dleegates smiling Incredulously. "It's a fact," he resumed. "I've known of farmers up In Orange coun ty who find it profitable to put flow ers in their cow Btables. Such pleas ant surroundings cheer the cows up and cause them to give more milk." COOS COAL MINE GAS EXPLODES; FOUR HURT Marshfleld, Ore. One miner was probably fatally hurt and three oth ers injured by a gas explosion in the Beaver Hill mine, 12 miles from this city. James Barkhouse had his legs and arms broken and was burned about the head and will probably die The others injured were William Woodwlck, George J. Kovach and Walter Holm. 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