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PACE FOUTJ. " AN INDEPENDENT" NEWSPAPER Published Daily and Semi-Weekly at Pen dletun, Oregon, by tbe EAST OREUOMAN PUBLISHING CO. ri;scKirni)N kates. Dally, one year, by mall J5.00 Dalit, tlx months, by mail 2.A0 Ifclljr, tbre months, by mail 1.25 ally, ouc mouth, by mail .no Pally, one yoar, by carrier 7.50 Daily, six rcuutbn, by carrier 8.75 Dally, l)re tnontLa. oy carrier 1.95 Dally, one mouih, by carrier OA Beml-weekly, one year, by mall 1.50 leml-Week!v, elx months, by mall 75 ttemi-Weekly. (our montba, by mall... .60 Tbe Dally Kast Oregonlao la kept oo aale at the Oregon News Co., 3 IU Morrison atreet. Portland. Oregon. Northwest News Co., Fortland, Oregon. Chicago llureau, Sua Security Building. Waphinpton, D. C, Bureau, 001 Four teenth Kreet, N. W. Entered at the postofflce at Pendleton, Oregon, a econd-clasa mall matter. Member United Treaa Association. telephone Wain 1 Official City and Count Ps.Dr. WORK Let me but do my work from day to day, In field or forest, at the desk or loom, In roaring market-place of tranquill room; Let me but find it in my heart to say, When vargant wishes beckon me astray, "This is my work; my bless- ing, not my doom; Of all who live, I am the one by whom This work can best be done in the right way." Then shall I see it not too great nor small, To suit my spirit and to prove my powers; Then shall I cheerful greet the laboring hours And cheerful turn, when the long shadows fall At eventide, to play and love and rest, Because I know for me my work is best. Henry Van Dyke. penalty. Down in the counties west of Umatilla the farmers tire n nv reap ing punishment for the'falia.y of one cr.i farming. Agahut the advice of Dr." Wlthycombe and men who, like him, have made a practical and scien tific study of the subject they persist, ed In raising nothing but wheat. As a result their soil has become de pleted of nitrogen and the physical characteristics become such thai the land is not in good shape to stand adverse seasons. They are now forced to do what they should have done ttn years ago. Umatilla county has a richer soil than has Morrow, Gilliam and Sher man and in most parts a better rain fall. But even here the one crop system is causing injury. Dr. Withy combe notices that the growing wheat does not have the deep dark shade it bad ten years ago. He notices also that the wheat yield of Umatilla county is lower than it was. These things have a meaning. They are symptoms of a disease a"hd the dis ease Is soil starvation. We are taking out mtiWi and putting but little back. The neells for the raising of such crops . as falfa and field peas as well as wheat and for more animal i I husbandry, so as to restore nitrogen to the soil. Dr. Withycombe's advice deserves earnest consideration from the farm ers of Umatilla county. It is friendly advice and sincere. His suggestions should be taken up and tried out. If they are not, the time will come when nature will exact her penalty for na ture is quiet but very exacting. THE PEOPLE MAY RIXE. With the decision yesterday by the United States supreme court all troubles with ' reference to the con stitutionality of the initiative and re ferendum are set at rest. As was anticipated the court holds that the question Is a political issue, not a legal affair, so it refuses to take juris diction. Had the court ruled against the in itiative it would have created tur moil because it would have rendered void all sorts of legislation enacted in many states during the past five years. It would also have been forced to assert the doctrine that the master is not greater than his ser vant and that the people may not do directly what they have long done in directly. Yet in spite of these facts there were some who anticipated an adverse opinion from the court because they consider that the initiative and refer endum do away with the republican form of government. But the su preme court judges evidently take the view that it is the substance and rot the form that is important. This government was founded and its con stitution adopted to preserve the lib erties of the people not to stifle them. Now that the supreme court has1 set nt rest any remaining doubt as to the constitutionality of direct legislation it may be safely predicted that the Oregon system will be gradually ex tended to the entire country. It is the rising tide of democracy and nothing can stay its progress. If President Taft wants to play Canute he may do so but -lie will only bring discomfiture upon himself. A BETTEK SHOWING. Walla Walla people are feeling ex tremely good because they have just sold a $40,000 bond issue bearing four and a half per cent interest, the mu nicipality paying the attorney's fee and the sum of $391 for printing the bonds. The Walla Walla Union class es the sale as the best ever made in Washington and they assert that the showing proves' the city's credit is good. However, Pendleton can go her neighboring sister one better on this line. When the $100,000 high school bond issue was sold last summer they went at four and a half per cent and the city incurred no expenses for printing bonds or for lawyer's fees. Accordingly it seems Pendleton's credit is extremely good judged from the Washington standpoint. San Francisco has Just sold a $1, 170,000 bond issue bearing five per cent interest but at a premium that means a net return to the purchaser of 4.56 per cent. From this it ap pears that small places can borrow money just as cheaply as Can large cities. It EYERIES. A SIGNIFICANT LECTURE. There was genuine interest in the talk given at the city hall last even ing by Dr. James Wlthycombe and the questions asked of the speaker by prominent farmers indicate a desire to try out the suggestions made. It vas a significant gathering and the result of that meeting may prove far reaching. Umatilla county is the banner coun ty of Oregon for agricultural pro ducts. It is a veritable empire and it has many very capable and suc cessful farmers. But with all this the fact is apparent that the land is not being farmed to the maximum. It could produce much lyjore If pro per methods were followed. There is need of more diversification and last evening Dr. Withycombe pointed out how practical steps may be tak en towards bringing about such a system of agriculture. There are two great reasons why farmers should Improve their meth ods. They will obtain larger profits toy doing so and that Is the first rea son. The second reason Is that there li irrave danger In continuance of the one crop system now followed. It depletes the soil and sooner or later Is going to cause trouble. Nature Is a kind mother but she Is Inexorable. When her rules are violated she says nothing hut she quietly Imposes the An easy chair before a fireplace That lights with ruddy glow an am ple space. And fills with cheerful warmth the little room. Without, the low storm clouds hang with a gloom Upon the hills, and winds with wild alarms Blow swirls of snow In vague, fan tastic forms That sweep off down the valley Into night, Like ghostly spectres, .Indistinct and . white! And while the storm Is raging o'er the hills. The wide grate fire burns, and glows, and fills The room with softened light, while o'er the wall The shadows from the dancing fire light fall, And here before the fire's changing blaze Come vivid, haunting dreams of olden days; Those golden tinted musings dreams that grow And flourish in an open firelight's glow Here memory seeks friends of other days, Who now are scattered on life's wind ing ways; And fancy limns thetr castles hopes come true, Ambitions realized while you ah you Are musing where an open fireplace gleams, Lost In a maze of memories and dreams! George B. Staff, , in Outer's Book. SHAKING CP THE NAVY. Pill Richardson, one of the most popular newspaper men of Washing ton Is the fellow who shook the Unit ed States navy from stem to stern in a marvelous and unprecedented man ner. Bill was recuperating from an Illness and decided that what he need ed was a sea trip. Charles E. Taylor, secretary to Mr. Meyer, the secretary "f the navy, met Richardson on the street, and fell Into conversation with him. "Charlie, I've got to have a . sea trip." said BUI, "and I want to take It on a battleship. I know it's not the custom for civilians to be taken as guests on those boats, but I wann to go. You fix it for me." "Bill, right here Is where we break all precedents," said Taylor. "You are going to get thut trip on a man of war." Thereupon Bill, with .tears in his eyes, sobbed out his gratitude. It happened that Secretary Meyer was at that time in San Francisco, but Taylor telegraphed him at length, and explained what was wanted, assert ing that Richardson deserved special recognition because of his Interest in naval affairs. Theredpon, Mr. Meyer telegraphed, sent cablegrams, and used the wireless for three days and three nights, with the result that one of the greatest battleships of the At lantic fleet was ordered to put in at Norfolk and take Richardson aboard for an indefinite cruise. Hearing of this, Taylor rushed out. t'ound Richardson, beat him on the back, and yelled in triumph: "It's all right, Bill! You get that trip!" "Thank you very much, Charlie,' drawled Richardson, "but I've chang ed my mind. I'm not going." Popu lar Magazine. SHE KNEW THE PLACE. The elderly matron with the bun dles, who was journeying to a point in Wisconsin, and occupied a seat near the middle of the car, had fallen asleep. On the seat In front of her sat a little boy. The brakeman opened the door of the car and called out the name of the station the train was approaching. The elderly woman roused herself with a jerk. "Where are we, Bobby?" she ask ed. "I don't know, grandma," answer er the boy. "Didn't the brakeman say some thing just now?" "Xo. He just stuck his head in side the door and sneezed." "Help me with these things," Bob by!" she exclaimed hurriedly. "'This is Oshkosh. It's where we get off." louth s Companion. Some men want to go to the na tional conventions every four years for 40 years. Why not pass the hon ors around more? The Perfect Shortening Cottolene is made from the finest vegetable oil as pure and wholesome as olive oiL Lard, on the contrary, is made from the fat of the hog, some times impure, often indigestible. Cotto lene makes things taste better, makes them digest better. It gives you butter results at less than the price of lard. There is no indigestion sold with Cotto lene. Cottolene is economical because you use one-third less, CHARITY. A man who had labored his whole life through And juggled in bonds and stocks, Turned weary of heart as he older grew With his burden of countless rocks. So ho called in a sanctified dealer in bunk. "There is want in the land," said he, "And I want to devote every hard- earned plunk To the cause of sweet charity." And the sanctified dealer In bunk was glad, For. grieved for the nation's poor, It was his vocation in life to be sad At the ills and pangs they endure. So ho set about to distribute the spoil ' For the sake of sweet , charity. And he set some aside to repay for ' his toll; "This pile," he remarked, "ia for me." And he called in assistants, a dozen or more, And settlement workers and such, Press agents, publicity men by the score. And each got a pile In his clutch, And the poor folk who clamored in winter for coal And clamored in summer for ice Were given some pamphlets to nour ish the soul And a few words of kindly advice Milwaukee Sentinel. ANOTHER VERSION. Senator Bankhead, discussing an eloquent speech that had been rather poorly reported, said: "The report spoiled the speech. It was like old Hiram E.irwlg's account of Daniel Webster's hut words. Wob ster, you know, as he lay dying, ut tered the profound and significant sentence, 'I still live.' Well Hiram Earwig of Skeeter Meach said to a visitor from the city: " 'Yawp, life's onsartln. Wot wuz it that thar New Englander said Webster, I think? Yawp, it wuz General Dan Webster. He got off a good thing just afore he died. He rlz up in bed an' says, snye he: " 'I ain't dead ylt!' " DEI.EGATERS REACH PORTLAND FOR CONGRESS Portland, Ore., FeD. 19. Delegates from all parts of the state arrived to day to attend the first annual session of the Oregon Irrigation congress this afternoon. Committees will be ap pointed to make plans for a perma nent organization. Tomorrow busi ness will be taken up. Some action on the West Umatilla government project is expected. Junrez is Quiet. El Paso, Tex., Feb. 19. With the Installation of Enrlequez as mayor, Juarez is. again the stronghold of the Mexican government and it is ex pected that quiet will soon prevail. It in reported that many disturbances are occurring in the state of Torreon and foreigners are fleeing. Wickcrsliam la Milwaukee", Milwaukee, Feb. 19. Attorney Gen eral Wickersliam arrived here today to confer with Taft followers on a plan to secure the president's renom lnatlon. Tonight he delivers a speech on "Trusts" at a banquet. The EBepositair with this bank always finds its officers ready to advise with him concerning his business plans; and often, when conditions permit, to supplement his endeavors with timely financial support. Au acquaintance at the American National Bank, pained through frequent calls hero as a depositor, does much to bring to bear the helpful influences of a strong financial institution in the affairs of farmers, business and professional men, and also of women who administer funds in large or small amounts. 6 Strongest Bank In Eastern Oregon American National Bank Pendleton, Oregon KtoocK Sarsaparilla Cures all blood humors, all eruptions, clears the complex ion, creates an appetite, aids digestion, relieves that tired feeling, gives vigor and vim. Get It today In usu-il llijiTld form or Chocolated tablets oaUcl Sarstabs. You Can Save Money by Trading at the GOLDEN RULE STORE Everything we sell is priced lower than elsewhere and j- the quality is always the best. Spring Coats and Suits Wool Challies in mixtures, blue, tan and A very fine light cloth and white serges, $9.90, $12.50, washes nicely assorted pat- $ 1 6.50 and $ 1 7.50 terns' 2 7-inches wide 65c our regular price 39c Wool Suiting for Spring ; : A most pleasing variety in erman Ticking mixtures and serges in man- Others ask 25 c our regular ish effects Pnce - - '9c 50c values at . 25c Reversible Scrim 75c values at . 49c barred center with hand $ 1 .50 values at . 98c some colored border at 12 l-2c and 18c Lace and Embroidery New Percales Our assortment is the larg- kt . . , i ' v k lNew sPnnS pattern, others est m the city You cant ask 0c our price .6 1-4 equal our prices anywhere gn c i .j . Full Size Bed Sheets lOc Lmbroidery 5c . 15c Embroidery . 10c Revalues. . 39c ci i n . 75c values . . 49c 25c r Jouncing and Corset nn J,. cn i? i . i i (. 1 ,u" values . 69c Lover bmbroidery 15c 50c Flouncing and Corset Pillow Cases s -3c, 10c Cover Embroidery 25c 12 l-2cand 15c 75c Flouncing and Corset Apron Checked Ginghams Cover Embroidery 49c others sell at 8 l-3c our pr. 5c 3 CREAMS A SPECIAL FOR- Chappy Skin Weather Cucumber, Almond, Edelweiss 25c a Bottle Koeppen's The drug store that serves you best. The Pendleton'Drug Co. U In business for "Your Good Health" REMEMBER THIS WHEN TOO n.VE PRESCRIPTIONS, OR WANT PURE MEDICINES Two Old Maids Anna What do you think Mr. Ek lund charged me for sewing on a pair o.' sole on my shoes? Clara Don't know and don't care Anna, he only charged me 65o and did fine work too yes, but I don't like him. Anna Well, well, you evld nUy do or you wouldn't care. Men's soles sewed on for 90c. Full line of men's fine shoes. A. EKLUND Main Street BRING IN YOUR PONY VOTES In order . to avoid confusion as to standing of contestants in our big Pony Contest, we would like to have all votes cast as soon as possible. Standings of each boy and girl In the contest, are now dis played at our store. Tallman Co. You'll get the best meal in Pendleton at the QUELLE Particular cooks ' Attentive Service. For Breakfast Ranch Eggs Buttermilk Hotcakes Good coffee Every day We invite your patronage and aim to please you. A clean kitchen Regular Meals 25c Gus. La Fontaine La Fontaine Block, Mala Street