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Washington Letter Tells of Ellis
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Washington D. C, April 11. (8pe- J bly reported by (he house commit
clal Correspondence to the East Ore- I toe and haa an excellent stance of
eonlan One of the amusing lea-1 becoming a x.c -
1 ' . i i . ,. ...,, will ho af-
,,. nf the csislntive wnM
which the democrat are carrying on
these days In the houae under the
captaincy of Williams of Mississippi,
la the extreme care which that mili
tant gentleman and Speaker Cannon
take to keep from "getting personal."
In his tirade on what he termed the
dilatory taotlcs of the republicans, Mr.
Williams compared Uncle Joe to a
certain Indian chief named "Afraid
of His Horses." but took the sting out
of the remark by saying that his feel
ings for the venerable presiding offi
cer were like those of a son for a kind
father.
Then again Saturday morning last
Williams and Cannon had a Uff over
the question whether or not the for
mer had been given a proper parlia
mentary opportunity to Interject a
tlme-kllltng roll call. This ended In
a regular "Alphonse and Gaston
double apology In which each assured
the other that he never would under
the moat peculiar appearances doubt
the other's word and Williams de
clared fervently that he had never
"said that he had said." or even
thought of such a thing.
Old Soldiers Remembered.
Thore are half a regiment of old
soldiers over 62 years of age In the
IS counties which compose the sec
ond district In Oregon, who have re
ceived pensions since the opening of
this congress.
The total number of pensions claims
allowed since the first of December
which have passed through the nanus
of Hon. W. R. Ellis is 61S and a large
share of these are act of February 6.
1907. cases The immense amount of
work connected with helping the old
veterans get their rights is part of
what is making the big congressman
from eastern Oregon one of the busl
est men in the house this spring.
I had a pleasant little chat with
him the other morning and he told
me that he estimated that he had
written more than 2000 letters about
these pension cases alone, not to men
tion numerous trips to the office of
the commissioner of pensions. While
In some cases a call, a letter and a
notice is all that Is required, in others
as high as six or eight are written
before the old veteran out west or his
widow Is made happy.
Work Plied Up On Ellin.
But for the pension business as
great as it has been on account of the
flood of reissue claims under tne
1907 act, is only a small part of the
departmental business which requires
the attention of the Oregon man.
The fact that prior to his term there
had been no representative from tne
state on the floor for practically two
years has turned loose upon the pres
ent Incumbent a flood of accumulated
postoffice and other detail matters
which occunv every minute of his
time not taken up with attendance on
the session of the house or the com
mittees of which he is a member
He told me that the press of work
had been so great that he had not
been to the theater once since com
ing to Washington in November. The
fact that the naval affairs committee
of which Mr. Ellis is a member has
been holding sessions almost dolly
and sometimes oftener this winter,
has added a great deal to his duties.
He Is a member of the sub committee
o private claims which often takes
advantage of his legal and judicial
skill in making out its reports.
I Hi- Not Coming Home.
Mr. Ellis told me he would have
to let his friends In Oregon take care
of his campaign for renomlnatlon;
that In view of the Immense amount
of departmental business and some
important pieces of legislation affect
ing Oregon which he has been watch
ing, he did not feel that it would be
right for him to leave his post of du
ty at this time even for three weeks.
Pendleton Bill Not Dead.
In spite of the ultra-economical
tone of the present congress he has
'not yet given up hope of getting the
public building committee to smile on
the bill for a 175,000 public building
at Pendleton nor will he allow that
recognition of the Celllo canal Is en
tirely a forlorn hope, as yet. but
wants to be on the ground to keep the
northwest members reminded of the
fact that they should keep one eye
on the river and harbor committee
all the time.
So while dozens of members of the
house who have no campaigns on
their hands until November are trot
ting home every few days to prop up
their fences this man from the Web
foot state declares to his fellow mem
bers when they Josh him about let
ting his campaign run Itself that he
has faith that the people of Oregon
will not let his fences break down
while he is out here working to the
best of his ability for their Interests.
Dry Land Homestead BIU.
What Is known as the "dry land"
homestead bill providing for 120
acres In arid regions haa been favor-
ern and southern Oregon will be aX
ccted by this law, should it pass.
Pacific Coast Banquet.
A mammoth "Pacific Coast" ban
quet Is being planned here to cele
brate the arrival or tne American
fleet at California. The society of the
Oregon country, composed of former
residents of Oregon, Washington and
Idaho, now at the national capital,
proposes to Join hands with a similar
oeUtv known as tne i-aiirornia suiie
society and hold the function at the
Ebbltt house. 1
The California society originated
he scheme and Invited their next
door neighbors to Join with them
and make it a far western affair. The
Oregon society numbers about 60
persons and holds several meetings
throughout the winter.
ALFALFA AS CATTLE FEED.
Eastern Oregon Feeder Tells of the
Value of the Plant
A cattle feeder in one of the sec
tions of eastern Oregon tells his ex
perience in fattening steers for the
block, says the Pacific Homestead.
He says: "Alfalfa is not a bal
anced ration and as I had a quantity
of barley that was not marketable
this season I determined to try feed
ing it rolled.
Barley can not be successfully fed
to cattle In whole condition. It can
be colled for 10 cents per bushel,
thus almost doubling its value as a
fattening ration. It can be fed in the
bottom of the ordinary feed rack
which Is built with a tight bottom to
prevent the leakage of alfalfa leaves.
We began by seeding about a pound
to the head. The grain was scattered
in the bottom of the racks and among
some of the leaves and stems that
were left from feeding hay. This not
only causes the steer to get the grain
slower and chew it better, but it Is
better feed when mixed evenly with
the alfalfa leaves
"We began this about a month be
fore the first shipment was to be
ready for market. The gain In
weight was not so apparent at first
as the effect seemed to be a reduc
tion of the 'pounchy' look of the beef
but there was a material Increase in
the solid fat which causes the beef to
stand the driving to the railroad and
shipping with less shrinkage
"With a shipment made the loss of
weight was about 80 pounds, while
the average decrease of the hay fat
tened cattle is about 120 pounds
"This beef sold at an Increase of
some 30 cents over the highest quot
ed price, because they were rated as
'prime stuff."
"The amount of feed per day Is In
creased to about three pounds and
the amount of barley that will be fed
during the season will not be over
two bushels per head which at the
market price of barley. Including the
cost of rolling and feeding, will not
Increase the cost to any great extent
and the price received will be from
1-4 to 1-2 cent per pound, or an in
crease of from $4 to 8 per head In
the price receivced for the barley.
"Besides realizing a net profit for
the Individual, the result will be an
Increase of the present high standard
eastern Oregon has attained as a
feeder, thus Increasing our Import
ance as a feeding district for the
markets of the northwest"
H. M. CAKE
MHsMMMHmHnHHMH
Republican Candidate for
United States Senator
Stands for the Roosevelt Policies,
the Development of Oregon and
Popular Ejection of United States
Senators Advocates Statement
No. 1 , and believes in the wis
dom of the people in selecting
Senators.
"The People's Candidate"
Announcements
of Candidates
Candidate for ro-nomination by the
Republican party at tho coming pri
mary election to be held April u,
1908.
FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE.
C. A. Barrett
(Present incumbent.)
Ill IT PEN
CONVICTS
FILM IX MOVING PICTURE
MACHINE CATCHES FIRE
Vunlc Among Irlsoners Narrowly
Averted Well Known Stt-ter-Ilryan
Company Gives Free Enter
tainment at Penitentiary One Man
Had Hands Severely Hurned Al
Most Caused Panic.
Fifteen feet of flaming film came
near creating a life sized panic among
900 convicts at the penitentiary yes
terday, says the Walla Walla Union.
But for the quick action and cool as
surance of Archie Siebert, a member
of the Streeter-Bryan Stock company,
many of the prisoners might have se
cured a reprieve by being scared .to
death. After the smoke of the small
conflagration had subsided, the audi
ence was agreed that the monotony
of the day had been successfully re
lleved.
Through the generosity of Manager
Morrie B. Streeter the convicts were
tendered a vaudeville by members of
the Streeter-Bryan company. Among
IN ONE OR MANY COLORS
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you can get a guaranteed remedy In
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup. It Is es
pecially recommended for children as
It's pleasant to take, is a gentle lax
ative thus expelling the phlegm from
the system. For coughs, colds, roup,
whooping cough, hoarseness and all
broniehlal trouble. Guaranteed. Sold
by A. C. Keeppen & Bros.
SEEKING OIL IN CROOK COUNTY
Leasea on 14,500 Acres of Land Taken
and Boring Will Begin.
The Madras Pioneer says of the ac
tivity In oil prospecting in Crook
county:
The local oil company, organised
for the purpose of making a thorough
investigation of the oil prospects In
this section, sent an order last week
to Bradford, Pennsylvania, for tools
and machinery with which to sink
the wells, and they confidently ex
pect to begin active operations wltn
In the next (0 days.
Leases for more than 14,600 acres
of land In the Opal prairie, Culver and
Lamonta districts have been signed,
and many others are expected to sign
within the next two weeks
This was the information given ou
last Saturday by the members of the
company residing here
Only one well will be drilled to be
gin with The tools and machinery
ordered will be used In connection
with the big Loveland drill, and with
the new machinery the hole will be
sent down to a depth of several thou
sald feet if necessary.
A thorough test will be made , of
the best prospect the company haa
on leased ground, and If Indications
Justify It, other wells will be sunk at
once at other points. It has not yet
been definitely determined where the
first well will be sunk.
The local company is backed by
Portland capital, and say that they
have plenty of money In sight to thor
oughly prospect their ground for oil.
LARGE8T FACILITIES
IN THE WEST FOR
THE PRODUCTION OF
HIGH GRADE WORK
IITII At IIV AS IAITIII stint
30 days' trial 11.00 is the offer on
PIneules. Relieves Backache, Weak
Back, Lame Back, Rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, bladder and
blood. Good for young and old. Sat
satlsfactlon guaranteed or n oney re
funded. Sold by A. C. Koenpen ft
Bros.
Petition Blanks for Candidate.
"Petition of Candidate" and Elec
tor's Nominating Petition" blanks for
either party, are now printed and on
sale at the East Oregonlan office.
the numbers was a kalidoscopic re
production of the "Passion Play. He
cause of poor facilities offered at the
room in which the performance was
held the picture machlno became
overheated The film which is com
posed of Inflammable material, sud
denly burst into flame.
At this unannounced part of the
program, hose members of the audi
ence seated nearest the machine,
sought a distant perspective of the
fire. The bald headed row suffered
a sudden desertion. Their excitement
was communicated to the others, un
til the guards began to finger their
Winchesters nervously.
In the midst of this chols. while
many of the audience were holding
their breaths, expecting an explosion,
Mr. Selbert tore the burning portion
of the film from the machine and
stamped out the fire. After some per
suasion, the convicts were Induced, to
resume their seats. In the inventory
of damages, it was found that Mr,
Selbert had burned his right hand se
verely. He was taken to the hospital
where the injured member was treat
ed. Although painfully hurt, he will
be present tonight when the company
gives "That Girl of Morley's."
The portion of the film damaged
forms but an Inconsiderable part of
the whole, so that the "Passion Play
was not seriously Injured.
Too much business for the old
stand. You'll now find the Graham
Furniture company next tu St. George
Hotel.
PASTIME
PICTURE SHOW
SELLERS & MATLOCK, Props.
Entire Change of Pictures and Songs
Every Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.
SEE! SEE!
The Mountaineers Daughter Showing Georgia Justice
A Case Of Arson Beautifully Colored)
Unlucky Interference
Run on a Bank
Song
In My Merry Oldsmobile
Admission 10c
Children 5c
Edison latest and best "Underwriters Model" picture
machine absolutely fire proof.
Candidate for the nomination by
the republican party at the coming
primary election to be held April 17,
1908.
FOB STATE REPRESENTATIVE.
L L. Mann
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination by the republican
party at the coming primary election
to be held April 17, 1908.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
C. W. Steen
For Umatilla and Morrow counties.
Candidate for the nomination by the
renublican party at the coming prl-
hmary election to be held April 17,
1908.
FOR JOINT REPRESENTATIVE
T. J. Mahoney
OREGON'S
OPPORTUNITY
Colonist Rates from all parts of the United States and Can
ada to all parts of Oregon and the Northwest will be again put Into
effect by
THE OREGON RAILROAD A NAVIGATION COMPANY and the
SOUTHERN PACIFIC COMPA NY.
(Lines In Oregon.)
March 1, 1908
and will continue dally throughout March and April. From the
principal cities of the Middle West the rates will be as fellows
FROM FROM
KANSAS CITY $30.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS $30.00
ST. LOUIS $35.00 OMAHA $$0.00
CHICAGO $28.00 ST. PAUL $30.00
Corresponding rates from all other Eastern points. Stopovers
at pleasure at all points In Oregon.
The Colonist Rate Is the greatest of all homebullders. Oregon
has unlimited resources ,and needs more people who desire homes
and larger opportunities.
Oregon people can accomplish splendid results by heralding
this epportunlty to all the world. Send Oregon literature giving
good, reliable Information about the state, far and wide. Call on the
on the above railroads for It If necessary.
FARES CAN BE PREPAID.
Here at home If desired. Any agent Is authorised to accept the re
quiring deposit and telegraph ticket to any point. Call on F, J.
Qulnlan, local agent, or address WM. M'MURRAY,
General Passenger Agent, Portland.
' Candidate for re-nomlnatlon by the
Republican party at the coming pri
mary election to be held April IT,
1M8.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
Geo. W. Bradley
(Presont Incumbent.)
Candidate for re-nomlnatlon by the
Republican party at the coming pri
mary election to be held April 17,
1908.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Horace Walker
(Present Incumbent.)
Commission work surely calls for a
man of experience as the duties of a
commissioner are of a serious and Im
portant nature.
I have proven myself qualified for
the position, and I am tho only can
didate with two years previous ex
perience In railroad commission work,
having served on the commission In
1901 and 1902.
If you believe In electing a man to
this important office who will give the
people a "Square Deal," and one- who
thoroughly understands a commission
er's duty from oast experience I earn
estly solicit your support and vote.
Yours respectfully,
A. N. Hamilton
REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE FOB
RAILROAD COMMISSIONER.
Candidate for Republican nomina
tion for
STATE RAILROAD COMMISSIONER
A practical railroad man. Stands
for enforcement of the law, proper
Inspection of railroads; .equitable
rates.
C. C. LOUCKS
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the republican nomination for re-election
as district attorney, sixth Judic
ial district, subject to the action of
the republican voters at the coming
primary election, April 17, 1908.
FOR DISTRICT ATTOBNEY.
G. W. Phelps
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the re-nomlnatlon, at the primary
election to be held April 17. 1908, for
sheriff.
FOB SHERIFF.
T. D. Taylor
(Present incumbent)
Candidate for re-nomlnatlon by the
Republican party at the coming pri
mary election to be held April 17,
1908.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
Frank Sating
(Present Incumbent)
Candidate for the nomination by
the Republican party at the coming
primary olectlon to be held April 17,
1908.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
A. H. Sunderman
I hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination, at the
coming primary election, to be held
April 17. 1908,
FOB COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
J. Hudemann
I hereby announce myself as a can
lldate for the nomination for the of
fice of County Commissioner, subject
to the approval of the people at the
primaries, April 17.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
Joe Bailey
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination by the democrat!
party, at the coming primary eleotleo
to be held April 17, 1908.
FOB COUNTY RECORDER.
John Q. Peebler
Candidate for re-nomlnatlon by the
Republican party at the coming pri
mary election tn be held April 17.
190K.
FOR COUNTY' SCHOOL SUPERIN
TENDENT. Frank K. Welles
(Present Incumbent.)
Candidate for re-nomlnatlon b the
Republican party at the omit. : pri
mary election to be held April 17. ltOI
RECORDER OF CONVEYANCES.
Fred W. Hendley
(Present incumbent)
Candidate for the notinatlon by the
republican party at the coming pri
mary election to be held on April 17,
1908.
FOB COUNTY BEOOBDER.
Chas. E. Macomber
Candidate for re-nomlnatlon by the
Republican party at the coming pri
mary election to be held April 17,
1908.
FOR COUNTY CORONER,
Ralph Folsom
(Present Incumbent)
Chas. W. Wall
Hereby announces his candidacy for
the nomination of
COUNTY CORONER,
at the Republican primary election,
to be held April 17, 1908.
W. R. ELLIS FOR CONGRESS.
Present Incumbent and an Eastern Oregon Man.
The following abstract from the oflclal vote of the primaries of
April 20, 1906, shows the relative strength of the ngressional can
didates In their home counties. This is the supreme tost of a man's
standing In any community, and Is more oloquent than words.
FOR GOVERNOB.
Marlon County James Wlthycombe (of Ronton county) 1734 votes
Marlon County T. T. Geer (of Marlon county) 1209 votes
Union County Wlthycombe 497 votes
Union County Geer . 382 votes
FOR GOVERNOB AND CONGRESS.
Umatilla County T. T. Geer, for governor 483 votes
Umatilla County W. R. Ellis, for congress 1207 votes
Union County T. T. Geer, for governor 332 votes
Union County W. R. Ellis, for congress lot votes
In the interest of harmony vote for
GEORGE S. SHEPHERD
Republican Candidate for Congress
Stands for
Election of Senators by direct vote of the people,
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