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,m,jir.'::.:,.m::---'t-v n . .. .,.. ,....,,. ...,, ,.M,I,.,1.,,..W TEN PAGES. PAGE EIGHT. DAILY EAST OREGOMAN, PENDLETON, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1008. ORDER IS IN SIGHT PLAIN FACT HOMELESS IX OAKLAND A HE WELL CARED FOR. Food Received In Such Quantities Tliat Murli IVrisJiable Stuff Will Spoil Prion raid for All Kinds of Merchandise and Provisions Re duced 5(1 lVr Ocm for Actual Suf ferers by lire or F-ariliqnake No Attempts at Grafting. The following special correspond ence has been received from Oak land, Cal., and covers many details of the situation there not mentioned by the regular press dispatches: "Peace on earth, good will toward men." This Is the beautiful senti ment that seems to pervade the whole atmosphere here, where 150.000 of San Francisco's homeless are being cared for. The greatness of mankind was never Impressed upon me before as It has been today. The people of the city are not merely extending comfort, encouragement and means of support to the multitude of earth quake victims, but they are actually compelling these unfortunates to ac cept their hospitalities. During the terrible first hours fol lowing the shaking of the earth I saw bread sold for (la loaf. But it has always been 5 cents a loaf in Oak land, Juet across the bay from San Francisco. And woe unto the man that attempts to exact more. The city of Oakland Is overflowing with kindness. To be charitable, self-sacrificing and to be able to speak kindly instead of gruffly, seems to be every one's ambition. The people who give feel better for doing It. and those who receive feel their hearts swell with appreciation. The sun shines beautifully here and through the length of every day. The elements and human nature seem akin. Everybody feels better for living. "I have been made a better man by the kindness of spirit of ever one," said one earthquake sufferer to me today, as his eyes filled with tears. "I had come to the conclusion that all men were greedy, selfish things. But I have seen business men that were formerly arch enemies, work shoulder to shoulder to do favors for the unfortunate. Some great Influence seemed to have taken hold of them Their whole characters had changed They have become better men." One cannot walk a block In Oak land without seeing signs of the great Godly wave of human kindness that seems to have affected all. In front of every available hall are signs signifying that inside is relict for any sufferer. At one place I saw a sign which read: "Bread is five cents a loaf. Please Inform us of any attempt to charge more. Heavy pen alties will follow violations. In a local paper I read the follow Ing which was signed by the repre sentative produce merchants of the city: "Eggs are 20 cents a dozen butter is 30 cents a pound. Report any attempt at overcharge.' In many restaurants, groceries, clothing and hardware stores, appear signs stating that "everything In this store will remain at old prices. Per sons showing they have been made homeless in the earthquake and fire, will be given a one-half discount." In front of the local theater I read these signs. "Plenty of assistance and transportation for all theatrical peo pie Inside." " There are hundreds of places where food is given away. No one is suf fering now. The Santa Fe railway company Is doing everything possible I ate dinner on one of the line's ferry boats plying between Point Richmond and San Francisco. After serving an unusually large order and an extra cup of coffee the waiter presented a check for 25 cents. "Haven't you made a mistake?" I asked. "No," was the reply; "everything is ont-half the former price, sir," Thousands of men walked th streets wearing ribbons proclaiming them members of some relief orgaul ballon. Home of the badges read "K, nf P. Relief." "Mason's Relief,' "Woodmen's Relief," "Elks' Relief, and "Union Men's Relief." Beside the general relief stations there special relief headquarters tor mem bers 'f nil societies and lodges, trades unions, and headquarters tT resi dents and natives of every slate of the union. Every large new spa per In th country has established branch of fices In Oakland, and mok- a part of its work hunting up relatives of earth quake victims. Along the streets are tubs contain ing water for drinking purposes. Be fore the relief committee placed the water at the disposal of the refugees, two young men attempted to sell wa ter, charging five cents a glass. Finally two soldiers discovered tlnlr attempt at profit at the expense of the homeless. They charged the water salesmen with their bayonets. The crowd took Hip the chase and caught them. They were dragged back to the corner at which they had been selling water. Both tubs were emptied of their contents on the wa ter salesmen who were afterwards further punished by being rolled in the dust. Money and supplies are coming In from all parts of the t'nlted States. To the casual observer it would seem that much of the foodstuff will ulti mately go to waste If the ever increas ing tralnloads continue much longer. But the authorities do not share this 7 Cleanliness is accepted as a rule of self-preservation in every reputable brewery. A N experienced brewer would no more boast of the purity of his beer than a gentleman would brag of having washed his face. Purity signifies nothing more than the absence of foreign matter. For that reason brewers who do not dare to test the substantial merits of beer always harp on purity. A really first-class beer must, however not alone be free from self-evident defects, but it must combine all the positive excellen cies known to the science of brewing. THE TRUE TEST IS ALL-ROUND QUALITY which cannot be had without SUPERIOR MATERIALS, PERFECT TREATMENT and AMPLE STORING CAPACITY. Upon this issue of positive superiority we challenge all competitors. Of materials we use enly the most ex cellent, regardless of cost. Corn, the one important substitute, which, on account of its cheapness, has been extensively adopted, never enters our brewery. Our facilities for brewing beer are un equal cd. Our storing capacity of 600,000 bar rels doubles any other brewery in the United States, and enables us to store our beer from four to five months. Facts speak louder than words. Publicity is the demand of the day. The consumer is entitled to the truth. Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass'n St. Louis, U. S. A. Largest Brewers in the World v X if 1 '1 V X t'""'1"""t I x l.v "''-) I , ill lull III 1 III S Man MODERN PLANS OF CONDUCTING FUNERALS M. A. Rader, the well known un dertaker and funeral director, has given the East Oregon'an the follow ing interview on the subject of con ducting funerals. While the subject is out of the ordinary In a newspaper, yet it is one that should receive more attention from the public and there fore the Interview Is used In full. Mr. Rader says: "I have been asked to say a few things on a subject about which very little Is talked and less written. It is a subject that Is avoided by most peo pie yet It Is of the most vital Interest to everyone. "Because of Its being a dreaded and unwelcome visitor we pay too little attention to what we Bhnuld do and what we should not do If called upon by this unwelcome visitor, death. It Is not my purpose to attempt a fune ral sermon or anything of that kind but I have so frequently seen things done or neglected at the time of death or on a funeral occasion that I think it not Inappropriate to here call at tentlon to a few of them. "In the first place, on the death of an immediate relative or very dear friend If you feel so grlef-strlcken that you can't do such things for the decensed and other around you as you feel you should and under ordinary circumstances could do, don't hesitate to call Home one to your assistance and counsel. "There are very few people, no difference how 'hard-hearted' or vln dlctlve who will not render assistance needed In case of death. Most every one feels as the minister did when asked to officiate at the funeral of a friend, wished It understood that he was not only willing but anxious to labor for his friends In such times of need, but In his misleading answ r said: "Certainly; I will be delighted to do BO." "In helping our friends In such be reavements wo should be ever ready to do and yet not be too anxious and forward in doing and directing and thus appear officious and hurt the feelings of some one who might wan things done differently. Frequently belief. They take the position thatjthe plans of the funeral director are there are 200,000 people to feed, and It is belter to have too much to feed them with than too little. All California cities are preparing for as mi.ny refugees as possible In private homes. Railroad companies are carrying San Francisco people to any city In the state free. Hundreds are taking advantage of this generosity- Maxim Oorky, the Russian author and revolutionist, will address two public meetings In Chicago on May (, under the auspices of th Central La bor council. frustrated by some one, who In their anxiety to do something does the wrong thing. Everybody appreciates the efforts of friends to assist, but we frequently find overzealous people who get too officious either through their anxiety to help or In order to make it appear that they know better than anyone else Just what to do and that their services are Indispensable. "Speaking from the standpoint of a funeral director I must say It Is very embarrassing, to say the least, for a funeral director, after having recelv ed his Instructions and formed his plans, to have some officious person Interfere by doing something contrary to the wishes of the family. The pro gressive funeral director Is always anxious to serve his patrons by doing as they wish, not as he or others may like. For that, and many other rea sons, his work la one In which very few people if any take delight. 'Those on whom the funeral di rector depends to get his orders should not hesitate to tell him how they want things done. The bereaved often feel timid about telling what they want done. They should not hes itate to at least make suggestions to those In charge, and other friends, and it is much more satisfactory to th nirector to know he is dotn what is wanted by the Immediate relatives regardless of what others think. If you arc going to a funeral you should go In time to view the remains If you care to do so, before the serv ices begin. You should not crowd In late and then expect the casket opened for your benefit. The viewing of remains at close of a funeral serv ice Is more heartrending to the be reaved than before the service. The former prevalent custom of viewing the remains at close of service is fast becoming obsolete, especially if the funeral be held In a church. "People who want to take a fare well view of their friends In the cas ket should think enough of them and their living relatives to visit the home for that puropsc, when circumstances permit, I have often seen people pass up church aisles and stare Into a ens- ket simply through Idle curiosity to r.-te the appearance of tho deceased who may have been a total stranger Some fall In line and file past simply because others arc doing so. "When attending a funeral don't stand In an open doorway or sit In a window. Remember at that time es peclally. plenty of fresh nlr should he allowed to circulate about the house where so many are crowded, and pos slbly nervous, fainting ones need at- tentlon In that way; besides, those occupying doors and windows ob struct the view and hearing of others, We should be especially careful to not Intercept view and hearing of the rel atives. "And, at the grave-sliln, when mourning ones are looking tearfully Into the last resting place of their loved ones, all, Including the official Ing clergyman, funeral director and lodge members should be careful to not stand between relatives and the grave. And when lodge members file past a grave to deposit emblems they should avoid passing between relatives and the grave, If possible. This Is their farewell view; don't ob struct it. I sometimes see people hurry rel atives away from the casket as they are taking final view of a loved one. This Is their time, their last time, so I never hurry them away but give them all the time they want unless I think physical conditions demand It. Short, Instead of long funeral services are desirable, especially when nervous relatives are liable to collapse. Pallbearers should always be at the appointed place In plenty of time to receive Instructions before actually needed, and they should NEVER MAKE A HATRACK OF A CASKET. You would not think of stepping up to a casket and put your hat on it in the home, of course, neither should you load the casket with hats when bearing It away from the home or elsewhere. "Don't indulge In loud talk or laughter in hearing of relatives or those conducting a funeral. Fre quently at funerals conducted at pri vate homes some find the houses so crowded that they stay outside and sometimes talk kand laugh so loud as to annoy those Inside. He more thoughtful. Remember there arc those near and dear to everyono, and as you love your own you should be thoughtful and courteous in the pres ence of death and deceased's rcla tlves. "But while we should not be bols terous on such occasions, neither should we go about whispering In such low tones as to not be under stood. Modulate the voice to suit the occasion, speak distinctly and only when necessary. Drivers In a fune ral procession should keep distance enough between teams to avoid acci dents In case a horBe lunges forw.ii 1 or surges buck from any cause. T heln in this tho first driver Bhould watch carefully and keep a good dis tance, say 75 feet ahead of the n-;xt If tho foregoing suggestions prov.i of some benefit In cases where so often needed the writer will feel well re- pald for his efforts." School House of Petrified 1ogn. New England, N. D., possesses what is probably the most remarkable school house In the country. The structure Is 24 feet square, one story In height and built entirely of petri fied wood except the roof, which is shingled. The wood of the ancient forests which covered the prairies of Hettllnger county has become agatlz ed, and In absence of other building material the people of this place de termined to erect their primitive edu cational Institutions of this beautiful petrification. Great care has been ex ercised In the construction of the school house, so that the material shows off to the best advantage, and when the sun shines the building glis tens like crystal. Deaths From Appendicitis. Decrease In the same ratio that the use of Dr. King's New Life Pills In creases. They save you from danger and bring quick and painless releas from constipation and the ills growing out of It. Strength and vigor always follow their use. Guaranteed by Tall man & Co. and Pendleton Drug com pany, druggists. 25c; try them. Nasnl Catarrh, an Inflammation of the delicate membrane lining the air- passages, Is not cured by any mix tures taken Into the stomach. Don't waste time on them. Take Ely's Cream Balm through tho nostrils, so that the fevered, swollen tissues are reached at once. Never mind how of ten you have been disappointed, we know Ely's Cream Balm will cura you as It has cured others by the thous and. All druggists, 60c. Mlaled by Elv Bros.. 6t Warren Street, New York. Cabinet photos, $1.60 a doien. Bums Bros., new Schmidt block. It Is reported that J. J. Hill, of the Great Northern, has bought 18,000 acres of timber lands on the west side) of Upper Klamath lake. si.JW,u' wswi. nu u uii ,1111111,1111 u KiMmmmmmmmmmm '-.itf - . ' . .' ' in f iVti'fl iiiii mm miiiM ril ii fcn i John Snlnpolls, who plays tlie p art or John Storm In "The Clirfstlan,n Friday night.
