PAGE MX.
DAILY EAST OBKGON1AN, PEN DLETON, OREGON, MONDAY, OCTOBER , 105.
EIGHT PAGES.
RATES ARE UNJUST
WASHINGTON RAILWAY COM
MISSION NOW AROUSED.
Will Fix Kate on Coal to Suit Itaelf,
Regard lew of Contentions of the
lUtllroail-t Complaints Show Many
VnjuMt Features In (he Freight
Charges In the State
The coal freight rate controversy In
Washington has now reached an acute
stage and the state railroad commis
sion has decided to handle the subject
to suit their own views hereafter. A
special from Colfax says in regard to
the matter:
As a result of the recent failure of
the railroad commission to secure a
satisfactory showing or complaint
from coal consumers in Colfax con
cerning the rates on coal from Roslyn
to Colfax, the commission has decid
ed to fix Joint rates on Its own mo
tion, affecting the Northern Pacific,
Great Northern, O. R. N. and Wash
ington & Columbia River railroads,
applying to nearly all shipping and
receiving points of Importance in the
state of Washington. '
The law gives the commission pow
er to fix rates upon Its own motion,
after a full hearing, and to bring about
thts hearing Chairman H. A. Falrchlld,
of the commission, and Attorney Gen
eral J. I. Atkinson today completed a
draft of the summons and complaint
which will bring the four railroads
named before the commission. The
hearing w ill be' held In Colfax, Novem
ber t. ,
The first draft of the complaint as
served on the railroad companies will
be practically as given in the draft.
The complaint recites that the O. R.
N. company. Northern Pacific and
Great Northern have a junction point
at Spokane; that the Northern Pacific
and Washington A Columbia River
companies have a Junction point at
Pasco and that the O. R. A N. and
Washington A Columbia River compa
nies have a junction point at Wal
lula, and that at each point the com
panies have ample facilities for Inter
change of freight traffic and loaded
cars.
It is further alleged that shippers
residing on the line of the Great
Northern and Northern Pacific are
denied a joint rate to southeastern
Washington points over the O. R. A
N by all three roads and are required
to send their shipments via Spokane
and from Spokane to the point of des
tination; that shippers on the North
ern Paoific, Washington A Columbia
River and O. R. & N. to southeastern
Washington points on the O. R. A N.,
and are required to pay local rates
to Pasco, from Pasco to Wallula and
from Wallula to the point of destina
tion; that the Northern Pacific refuses
to route freight from Puget Sound to
southeastern Washington via Pasco,
but requires it to be shipped via Port
land; that local rates are charged to
Portland and from Portland on the
O. H. A N. to point of destination, and
that joint rates are refused by both
roads: that the O. R. & N. refuses to
route freight from southeastern Wash
ington via Wallula and Pasco to Pu
get Sound, but routes It via Portland,
and that both roads charge the ship
pers local rates.
The Roslyn-Colfax coal rate con
troversy Is gone into. It Is alleged
that the distance from Roslyn to Wal
lula Is 159 miles and from Wallula to
Colfax 131 miles; that prior to 1902
the Northern Pacific and O. R. A N,
maintained a joint rate on coal from
Roslyn to Colfax of $3.50 per ton
which was divided equally between
the two roads; that the O. R. A N. now
eharges per ton from Wallula
to Colfax and that Colfax residents are
compelled to purchase Wyoming coal
which is hauled 923 miles and sold
sold for 12.25 In excess of the price
placed on Roslyn coal when the Joint
rate was in effect; that the two roads
refuse to re-enact the Joint rate. All
these matters are declared In the com
plaint to be discriminatory and unjust
TO MAKE WAR ON PLAGUES.
IntM-national .Sanitary Congress la In
Scmion at Washington.
Washington. 1). C Oct. 9. The sec
ond International Sanitary congress
opened here today. The attendance is
much larger thun at the first congress
and nearly all Central and South
American republics are represented,
as well as every state in the Union and
many European countries. Among the
foreign delegates are many distin
guished scientists and specialists on in-
factulous diseases. The southern
states are well represented, although
many prominent physicians are pre
vented by the yellow fever epidemic
from attending the conference.
The program Is highly Interesting
and gives an Important place to the
discussion of means to prevent the
spread of yellow fever, cholera, ma
laria and other diseases. ' Each South
and Central American republic will
submit a report on the sanitary condi
tions In its territory and Bpeclal stress
will be laid upon the modern methods
of quarantine and the eradication of
the diseases. The present yellow fever
epidemic In the south will be carefully
considered, with a view of finding
some way to eliminate the danger from
mosqultos, which are believed to be
the Indirect cause of the spread of the
epidemic.
CHICAGO FIKE ANNIVERSARY.
Thirty-Four Years Ago Occurred the
Great Conflagaratlon.
Chicago, III., Oct. 9. Today Is the
34th anniversary of the day on which
Mrs. O'Leary's famous cow kicked
over a burning kerosene lamp In its
stable on DeKoven street and started
a fire which swept through the whole
city and destroyed it. The event is
not generally celebrated, but several
societies, among them the Old Settlers
and Pioneers, will hold anniversary
celebration this evening.
The great Chicago fire burned
about 25 hours and during that time
destroyed, within a district about four
miles long and one mile wide, 17,450
houses. Including the city hall, the
court house with all Its records, the
postofflce and many other buildings.
Minnesota Baptists Meet.
Duluth, Minn., Oct. 9. Between 260
and 300 clerical and lay members of
the Baptist church of this state are in
attendance at the annual Baptist con
vention which opened here today at
the Pilgrim Congregational church
The Pilgrim church was selected be
cause the Baptists have no church in
this city big enough to accommodate
so large a convention. Delegates from
nearly all the English speaking and
Scandinavian Baptist churches in the
state are in attendance and the Bap
tists of this city have made extensive
preparations for their entertainment
At the opening session today the
mayor of Duluth welcomed the dele
gates and he was followed by Mr. Z.
D. Scott, who was the principal speak
er of the session.
BUY A LOT IN
UEO AH
....IT'S THE PLACE. ..
Great Chance to Get a Lot in Ultiah, Now Ripe
Physical Beauty Content.
New York, Oct. 9. The Physical
Culture exhibition under the direction
of Bernard MacFadden, the well
known physical culturlst, opens today
at Madison Square Garden. The most
Interesting feature is the physical
beauty contest for the $1000 beauty
prize, offered to the most perfectly
formed woman and man. About 25
men and women representing various
sections of the country are entered for
the competition and an interesting ex
hibition is expected. Among the most
prominent rivals for the beauty prize
are Miss A. Trenery of Chicago, Miss
Emily Newklrk of California, Miss
Stlmson of Boston, and Captain Pet
tete of Chicago.
Maine Spiritualist Meet.
Skowhegan, Me., Oct. 7. The ninth
annual convention of the Maine Spirit
uallst association opened in Grange
hall today with a large attendance.
Every part of the state Is well repre
sented and besides the regular dele'
gates there are many prominent Spir
itualist from other states In attend
ance. Among those who will address
the convention are Harrison D. Bar
rett of Boston, editor of the Banner
of Light, and president of the nation
al and state associations; Mrs. Nettle
Holt Harding of Onset, Mass., and the
Rev. Wilson 8. Frltch of Attleboro
Mass., orator, preacher, actor and
poet. The matter of missionary work,
mawi meetings, and other important
topics will be thoroughly discussed,
also the question of obtaining a state
charter from the next legislature.
SAFELY THROUGH
MOTHERHOOD
WITHOUT PAIN.
What a wonderful a. age of he pa mi
ataa trom tutitrmg tfcas worde carry t
thai ii t i dreading the hour that
hail praciai her MotiMrttood. Ptrhapafar
bar ll to th ftrat tbaa God baa fcleeetd her,
with mhmx it and oryatary and laar aha caa .
laaplalaa tb coonac, event which tint mmm '
m caatm; it shadow belove m the wav al
ajiaBT panful dtecomforta The hap held
et is thaaa word liatplf team that rhtleV
berth raw fcaen tamed into aa avast of ihanka
gtviag aad Joy, tripped of In aaotuaa a4
laager bacauM of the learned akUl of mmm.
MOTHER'S
FRIEND
U ik. sum a) the Tmttj whkh mra a.
mmch lo th aiprctaal mother I sht can ftpply
H hanoll w4 Iral teprornsral it one.
which bat lorelrlli Uw pain arid auftninf
wbkfe H aaaa when childbirth ukta plata.
Taa laadmaay of Morhtrc who bavt od it
aarcaaatallr 'ill ravine too ; thrtr word.
mt vntM an louad al aar book, " Molbar-
scaa Mr it.
mukormJt mrauiArom ao
Allmmm. 0a.
.Masu4itiM'ltH Federation of Ijtbor.
Plttsfleld, Mass., Oct. 9. The annu
al convention of the MassachuHetti
branch of the Federation of Labor
opened Its session at the new Academy
of Music this morning. Over 200 del
egates representing every part of the
state were In attendance. The con
vention will last four days. There
will be no business session this after
noon and the delegates will be enter
tained with trolley and automobile
rides to various points of Interest in
this city and Its vicinity. Wednesday
evening a ball will be given In honor
of the visiting delegates. The election
of officers will take place on Thurs
day.
OPI'ORTUNITY TO MAKE A GOOD INVESTMENT NOW KNOCKS
AT YOUR DOOR. DON'T TURN A DEAF EAR TO THE KNOCKING,
BUT TAKE TIME TO INVESTIGATE GET NEXT TO THE PROPOSI
TION IN FULL. THE MORE YOU LEAJtX ABOUT THIS GREAT OP-K-'Hl
UNITY THE MORE YOU WILG SEE THE ADVANTAGE IT IS TO
( C lO BUY NOW.
BEAR IN MIND THAT ONLY $5 IS PAID DOWN AND THE BAL
ANCE IS IN MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS.
YOU CAN GET A LOT IN URIAH AND NOT FEEL THE STRMN ON
YOUR FINANCES. NO OPPORTUNITY TO GET PROPERTY THAT IS
AS SURE TO INCREASE IN VALUE A SRAPIDLY AS URIAH LOTS HAS
EVER BEEN OFFERED IN OREGON.
UKIAH (ALTITUDE SOOO FEET) IS ADMIRABLY LOCATED IN THE
HEART OF FIFTY THOUSANDS ACRES OF FINE PRAIRIE LAND.
THE SURROUNDING MOUNTAINS ARE COVERED WITH MILLIONS
OF FEET OF YELLOW PINE. ON ONE OF THE VALLEY SIDES IS
THE GREATEST MINERAL AND HOT SPRINGS KNOWN IN THE PA
CIFIC COAST, AND ON THE OTHER SIDE A GREAT COAL BED HAS
RECENTLY BEEN DISCOVERED.
THIS COUNTRY IS LIKE A GREAT UNOPENED GOLD MINE. THE
TIME IS RIPE FOR DEVELOPMENT, AND THE ENCROACinNG IN
TERESTS OF THE FAST INCREASING POPULATION AND THE GREAT
NATURAL WEALTH DEMAND IT WITHIN A SHORT TIME. A RAIL
ROAD IS SURE TO PIERCE THIS FERTILE LAND AND BRING IT IN
TOUCH WITH OTHER COMMERCIAL INTERESTS.
UfflAM
CAN BE MADE THE GREATEST SUMMER RESORT IN OREGON OR WASHINGTON.
WILL BE A SYNONYM FOR THE BEST STOCK THAT CAN BE RAISED.
COAL WILL BECOME KNOWN THKOUGHOUT THE INLAND EMPIRE.
DAIRY PRODUCTS ARE ALREADY IN GREATER DEMAND THAN THE SUPPLY.
FINISHING LUMBER IS THE BEST THAT CAN BE OBTAINED.
Ukiah Has Much to Recommend It
The UMafo Townsite Co.
J. B. DESPAIN, Pres.
106 E. ALT A STREET
CHAS. A. HILL, Sec.
Indians In National Convention.
North Yakima, Wash., Oct. 9. The
first national convention of represen
tatives of the various Indian tribes
of the United States convened here to
day. All the tribes of Washington,
Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming and Utah
and many tribes of the middle e-stern
and southern states are represented In
the convention. Captain Aneas of the
Yakima tribe, Is presiding, and Lan
caster Spencer, of the same tribe, 1
acting as secretary. The object of the
convention Is to organize a national
association for discussing questions
of vital Interest to the Indians. After
the convention the delegates will be
entertained with a big "potlatch" and
other special features.
I'lineriil Dlrtx-tors' Convention.
Niagara Falls, N. Y., Oct. 9. The
annual convention of the National Fu
neral Directors' association opened
here today with a large attendance,
representing every state and territory
of the United States. The convention
will' last four days and will consider
matters of great interest and Import
ance to the profession.
Two Electric Lines Out of Yakima.
The contract tor part of the grad
ing of the proposed railway of George
Donald up the Naches valley has been
let to Allen A Mathleson. A force of
men will be put to work Monday and
the line will be pushed to completion
as rapidly as possible.
It Is expected to have at least 15
miles of the road up the Naches graded
this winter and more If possible. As
to bridging the Naches at the Painted
Kocks nothing definite has been done
yet.
Progress is also being made toward
the building of the North Coast rail
way, as proposed by Robert B. Stra
horn. This company is now securing
rights of way for the line up the Na
ches valley. Terminal grounds in the
city are also being secured and the
survey of the line from here to the
mouth of the Ttctan has been com
menced. On this latter work Engineer
H. F. Marble started out Friday with
a party of men to remain about three
weeks. North Yakima Republic.
Enlarged and Improved.
Two new departments .have been
added to the sanitarium bath rooms
over the Domestic laundry. A sleep
Ing department and a new steam
room. They are now as complete as
any in the west and are open to the
Dubllc. Ladles, 7 a. m. to 4 p. m,
men. 5 p. m. to 7 a. m., with beds for
the night.
Rostoff, Russia, Oct. 7. On the
Don mall train, bound for Vladivos
tok, was derailed today and 27 killed
and 35 Injured.
CANT BE SEPARATED.
Some Pendleton Ueople Have Learn
ed How to Get Rid of Both.
Backache and kidney ache art
twin brothers.
You can't separate them.
And you can't get rid of the back
ache until you cure the kidney ache.
If the kidneys are well and strong,
the rest of the system is pretty sure
to be In vigorous health.
Doan's Kidney Pills make strong,
healthy kidneys.
W. C. Baker, carpenter, living at
Tustln and Aura streets. In Pendle
ton, aaya: "A year ago, while liv
ing In Seattle, Wash., I fell from a
staging to the ground, 12 feet below,
and struck on my back. I was laid
up for five weeks In bed and ever
since then my kidneys have been af
fected. The secretions were highly
colored and contained a sediment
like brick dust. I had diszy spells
and headaches and dull aching pains
through my loins and kidneys and
back. I procured Doan's Kidney Pills
at Brock A McComas Co. drug store,
and have used seven boxes. I con
sider myself cured. The urinary dif
ficulty Is a thing of the past and I
have neither headache, dizziness nor
pains In my back."
For sale by all dealers. Price 10
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y., sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
ACRUBYdfcCO.
IMPORTERS AND BREEDERS.
An Importation of 47 head just received of Percherons, English
Shires, Belgians and Coachers. If you are In the market for any
thing In this line we can certainly suit you, as we can show you
more of thore nice, big, black fellows that will weigh a ton or over,
than all the othei barns In the Northwest; sell you one cheap, make
you better terms, glvt you a better guarantee than ?an be gotten
elsewhere, as we are permanently located with headqaurtere here.
We ship direct from Europe to this point, therefore we don't have
any of those that could not be sold In the East or some of them
that have been sold several times and come back, but we have a good
lot of fresh young horses that are all approved by the French gov
ernment, and when you buy one from us we give you a guarantee
that Is go here, one that you don't have to go two thousand miles
to get action on, Terroi to silt si. . Toa lsp-t'on l-1V
Try a sample lot of our
....SLAB WOOD....
you will find that It la the most economical
wood that you can
THE PRICE IB STILL M.RO FOB 8AWED WOOD DELIVERED.
OREGON LUMBER YARD
Tel. Main I.'