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, lla. .t,.Jl p.u.i: ix) lit. DAILY EAST OREGOXIAX, Pr.NM.ETOX, OllKGOX, SATl'HDAV, SKPTKMBKH 19, 1908. FOURTEEN PAGES. r tvxty official paper, an inpkpkni'knt newspaper. Published lslljr, Weekly and Semi-Weekly. at Pendleton. Oregon, by ths I A ST OKKliOM AN PIHLISH1SQ CO. SCnsCRIITlOX RATES: Pally, one year, by mall $5 00 Daily, nix month, by mall 2 R0 I 'ally, th re luonthn, by mall 1.23 Ially, one month, by mall M Dally, on year, by carrier T 5 Dally, all month, by carrier S 75 Ially, three motitha. by carrier I.Pj Dally, on month, by carrier Weekly, on year, by mall l.M) Weekly, tlx month, by mall 75 Weekly, fvur fiionth. by mall HO Beml Weekly, one year, by mall 1.R0 Vml-WeckiT, U month, by mall... .75 Petal Weekly, four months, by tuall.. .60 The DhIIt Fast Oregonian Is kept on sals st the Oregon New Co., 147 6tb street. l ortland, Oregon. Chit-ago llnreaii, U09 Security building. WsKhlnctou, IV C. Hurean. 501 Four teenth street. X. W. Member United Press Association. leleplio lists 1 Entered at the pontoffles st Pendleton, Oregon, as aecond-cla mall matter. unci rvlBfi Till" CAM. TO TOIL. The CM of l.fo. Is tho LorJ of toll. Anl naught cares he If the tool l'.e anvil, or needle, or hoe or brain. it the toiUr a s.iko. or a fo il: The call's for a man with his task to-heel. Anl hi? aim. the good of his clan: The height of the rise. 'twlxt heaven and hell, Is the height of an upright man. Clara Bushnell Castle. A DANC.EKOl'S JOKE. In another portion of this paper ap pears an exhaustive article by Charles J Ferguson In opposition to the franchise recently granted the Oregon & Washington Traction company. It Is published In a spirit of fairness and not because it is approved by the Last Oregonian. When the franchise was granted by the city council the action was heart ily endorsed by this paper. This was because the paper believed that the building of an lnterurban line will will mean untold good to the city: because It believed and still believes the cnuncilmen acted honestly and wisely In granting the franchise, al though it was not Just as they desir ed. What Mr Ferguson's interest In the matter may be the East Oregonian does not know. . But In preference to his Judgment it would rather take the combined Judgments of the men who went over the proposition thoroughly and Intelligently with the traction people while they were here. Upon Mayor Murphy, ouncilmen Strain, Knight, McCormach anil the others of the council was the responsibility. Why not let their decision stand? For the present at least this paper If unwilling to take Mr. Ferguson's suggestions seriously. If he Is super ior In Intellect to the present council men It Is too bad he Is not a member o' that honorable body. But the communication as it stands h a joke. In view of the threat that It contains It might become a serious one If carried too far and the refer endum really invoked. Rut the East Oregonian does not believe such will tome to pass, and It hopes that Mr. Ferguson will tell us when to laugh. THE IXDKI'EXDEXT PRESS. Of the freedom of the press every schoolboy has heard, for It was one of the things fur which the revolution ary fathers struggled. But the ind" pindence of the press Is another mat ttr and it is a modern subject. Only within recent years have Independent papers become dominant. In the past It was the cutttom of papers to follow blindly in the paths of their respec tive political parties. But today the paper that Is not Independent, or at least semi-independent, Is not consid tied a newspaper. "The Independent paper today Is the people's paper," said Kdmund W. Booth, editor of the Grand Rapids Treys, In a recent address. It neither b longs to party nor to any class In society. "! ' nn lnstltu!or eekn? to gulrd the rights, national and muniiepal. political, social and commercial, of all sorts and conditions upon their rnvr merits without respect to person or political parties or to social Influ ence or other Interests. "An Independent Journal Is not one trat is 'agin the powers that be.' And whenever a head pops up knocks it. A Journal worthy to be called Inde pendent regards Itself as free to up port or to oppose the administration In power. It may espouse and In dorse party principles without sur rendering Its individuality or its In dependence. Neither Is Independence another name for neutrality. It Joes not mean that any Issue Is to ho dodged. Independence of tlto right sort spoil :(!KivssIvimio.h not a colorless, mushy sort of policy destined to Jolly everybody ami all parties. It moans Boo.i faith not hypocrisy." sniooi, nt ti:ismtiis. Just at present much criticism Is bt ins mule of school fraternities and especially of those In high schools. Whethor or not a fraternity is good or bad depends upon its members, ll I- to be hoped that the local fraterni ty is under the former head and will ;i!was remain there. But it must be admitted that In many Instances fraternities are per nicious. Membership in a fraternity is pleasant for a student because it furnishes a sociability that is hard to duplicate. But the fraternity life also tends to dwarf Individuality and fo.-ter snobbery. If there w.fs no other reason for the abolishment of the fraternities than their subversion of the spirit of de mocracy, which, should prevail in this ; ublic schools of this country, that t..soit should be all-sufficient, says i I'ortland paper. The value of Amor it an public school education lies not aVne in what Is learned from books. Added to this, there Is a certain American character-building to be kept In jnlnd; n character building ti'.'t condemns snobbery and discour ages class prejudice. The fraternities stand for and develop snobbery; they create class distinction in school life, which never should exist. Their aim Is shabbily to emulate aristocracy, though in the misguided student judgment It is presumed to engender aristocracy of the three-ply variety. The .influence of the "frat" upon the gtneral school atmosphere Is bad very bad. But this fault of non -democracy Is pot the only fault of the fraternities. They engender foolish conceit that brings about insubordination: they undertake to create a student author ity that, upon occasion, will pit itself against school authority. And, be yond these faults, the fraternities ar responsible for the cultivation o0 so called social thought and conduct that are little short of vicious. It would bo the part of foolishness for the public school authorities not to pro nounce the doom of the fraternities. School authorities generally have ar rived at this conclusion. The need I to eliminate the Influence of the "fiat," and the need Is as great In Portland as in any other city. LIFE XOT EXTINCT. Tho present is considered a quiet stage In Pendleton's career. But at the same time buildings aggregating nearly JH'O.OOO in cost are under way. In the near future a handsome fed eral building is to be erected; a new Christian church will rise from the i Litis of the old and it is understood the Alta House will also be rebuilt. Then the town Is In line for an ln terurban road that promises to double Its population within a few years; great good will also come to it from the settlement of the Irrigated lands of the west end and before many j ears the reservation will be under white ownership. The last will mean a dense farming settlement between here and the mountains. Pendleton Is lively now for a "dull" town, but when certain things come to pass its growth will be something wonderful. The fair commissioners are to be congratulated upon the splendid pro gram that has been arranged for the district fair. Nearly all the prominent n n of the state are to be here and speak, each upon the appropriate day, and some men of national fame will come. With this program and with lieCaprlo's band In addition, together vlth the Improvements made within the pavilion insures that the fair will be what Is Intended, "better than be fore." For the first time a passenger train will be run Into the Wallowa valley tomorrow. The branch road has been completed as far as the town of Wal lows and 600 people will ride In upon the first train, while all Wallowa c unty will gather to celebrate the oc casion. Chief Joseph's country now belongs to the white man forever. Main street this afternoon was a thing of life. There are few towns In the country that can make a better showing than Pendleton on a fine Sat urday afternoon In the fall of the year. Again the price of wheat Is on the oar. The crop of the Inland empire may have been a trifle short this year but the price Is satisfactory. THE JOKE WAS OX THE Jl'DGE. A very vain and dapper western lawyer was painfully conscious of the fact that owing to his baldness he Governor $ J Other Prominent Americans V W -. 4 ...W "-WV '.' V. 3 :: : ixi'if frf-:." x .-:,.--X .::. -I a 1 " M - p yarrh and an excellent general .vl r.- LISror PR0MIENT AMERICAS. ' flnv U XT D4NATII f!nnfarlprat Armv. ex-State Senator. Texas. Col. Bailey, of Washington, D. C, Labor Organizations and TJ. V. L. CoL Patten, of Washington, D. C, Military and Masonic Orders. Tim, u s Rvan. of Alaska. Ex-Member English House of Parliament p,,MU,nun roi nf AinsVa. well Ccn. W. H. Parsons. Oen. W. II. Parsons is ex-State Sena tor and ex-Special Judo of the Supreme Court of Texas, also Brigadier General in Confederate Army. In a recent letter from K3 II St., N. W., Washington, D. C, this prominent gentleman says: "Upon the recommendation of per sonal friends and many strong testi monials as to tho efficacy of Peruna in the treatment of the numerous symp toms of the la grippe with which I have been afflicted for four months past, I have been induced to undergo a treat ment with this Justly celebrated for mula. I feel a decided change for the better after using it only one week. It is especially good In toning up the item ach and has had a decided effect upon my appetite. I therefore feel much en couraged that I am on the road to com plete restoration. "My numerous friends In Texas, where I have had tho honor to command a brigade of her Vetuian Cavalry in a four had to wear a wig. In cross-exam Ining a woman he asked: "And where was your maid at the time'."' "In my boudoir arranging my hair." "And where were you?" "I was with my hair. I don't wear a wig like, some people." Not long ago, in a local lawyer asked a woman: see the shot fired?" "No; but I heard It." "That Is not satisfactory down." For some reason, the case, a "lid you Step ' woman seemed to be amused, and laughed us she left the witness chair, whereupon the judge fined her for contempt of court. "Judge, did you see me laugh?" asked the woman. "No; but I heard you." That Is not satisfactory." The Judge remitted the fine. Perhaps the best story known 'if a woman amusing an entire court is told of an occurrence In Kngland. A poor woman was suing for the loss of an ass, and a dispute arose as to Just how the animal had been killed. Finally, the judge (old her to tell the court In her own way exactly how It happened. "Your honor," replied the woman, "the asa was crushed between the wagon anil the wall, and It happened this way, Now, my lawyer is the wall." "Very good, go on." The woman shifted her position, "And I am the wagon." "And you are the wagon. Go on." "And you are the uss." The confusion arising from the laughter was so great that the Judge had to clear the room and finish the hearing privately. Scrap Hook. A DKKADITL THOUGHT. fine day Mary, the charwoman, re ported for service with a black eye. "Why, Mary," said her sympathetic mistress, "what a b;ni eye you have!" "Yes'm." ( "Well, there's one consolation. It might have been worse." "Yes'm." "You might have had both of them hurt." "Yes'm. Or worse'n that: I might not ha' been married at all." Every body's Magazine. A man's body may be an earthly tenement but he objects to being called a flat. . Every Woman l intiT'-xii-a and mhiuiu kdow afiont i' o wonderful Marve WojSpj. f.w-StViov'W 4(1 St., New Vsh .'.j-i mmm ? f 3 -. ,ian . . . . d&&y ' have such conf't Ll I J It iig iJ 1IIJHiw ji - sonnl menus wno nave uscu and endorsed rc-ru-na inai n x'nittnhli rnmnrtv fnr John XV. tloyt. Ex-Governor ol Wyoming.. The Magnificent State Capitol Building "' '. "" known on Pacific Slope. j years' war, may accept this voluntary testimonial vo me nirfio i - sense of obligation on my part for its wonderful ellicaey." Col. Wm. Bailey. William Bailey, 68 I St., N. E., Wash ington, P. C, Past Col. Knc. No. , Union Veteran Legion, and prominently identified w ith many of the great labor protective associations in Chicago and New York, and Secretary of one of the largest associations in the former city, had for nearly thirty years been afflicted with kidney troubles. Within a Bhort period he has been per nn'.loH to trr Peruna. and his present healthy condition is attributed to his Judicious use of that great remeuy Wnjl.imrton climate is notoriously had for kidney and liver troubles, yet by a Judicious use of the remedy ne is now quite cured and In excellent physical condition. This brief statement of facts, without exaggeration or hyperbole, appears to tell the whole story, which the Peruna Loin NO. 9228 The American National Bank , Formerly Ths Pendleton Savings Bank Capital, Surplus and Profits $250,000.00 Savings Bank Facilities With National Bank Securities. 4 per cent. Interest on Time Deposits. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent. M Saturday, September 19 THE R.OYAL CHEF WITH Wm. H. CONLEY And the Following big cast including Karl Stall Mary Malatesta Herbert Carter " Julia Curtiss Donald McKenzie LaBelle Laurette Walter B. Smith Mabel Wilson And the Famous BROILERS 60--PEOPLE--60 - 30--SONG HITS--30 A Perfect Production Presented In Perfection Sale opens Friday a. m. Prices: $1.50 of Wyoming Peruna. Give Pe-runa Great Credit limsjcrt r rn. li rwwuim im.,.,1, " of Wywto&t . -- .L -1 I ... it I nntiKMM psny is Bunion .eo i -i believing.asKlo, tnainy so uoing n wm be for the general good.-W m. Bailey. Col. C. L. ra'.tcn. rol. P. I., ratten, wrt T St., N. W., Wfti iiiLTton. D. ('.. a Lloutenaut in the Old Ouurd, an exclusive organlzalloa composed of soldiers of distinction who fought in the civil w ai, and a Thirty second degree Mason, writes as follows: "I have used rcruna, ana desire K recommend your remedy as an invigor ating spring tonic; also one of tho best remedies that I ever tried for coughs, colds and catarrhal complaint." Hon. R. S. Kyan. TTnn.R.S.KYan.now residing in Nome, Alaska, wan formerly a member of the Pn.riish Housoof Parliament, and Sec retary to the late Irish patriot, Charles Stewart Parnell. His Washington ad dress is New Wlllard Hotel, Washing ton, P. C. He writes: 'I have used re- runa and can recommcnu your rtmcu; as a very effective cure for colds and catarrhal complaints." Hon. Thomas Cale. Hon. Thomas Cale, elected toCongresi from Alaska, Is well known on the Pa cific slope, where he has resided. HU Washington address is 13120th St., S. W., Washington, D. C. He writes: "I can cheerfully recommend Peruna as a very efflelent remedy for coughs and coWs." THEATRE at Pendleton Dmg Co. - $ 1. 00 -50c Ten Good Reasons Why You Should Stop at "The Cornelius" The Best in Portland. Situated in the center of the shopping district One block from the clanging streot cars. Not so expensive as some other hotels . Sixty rooms with private bath. Long distance and local tele phones In every room. Writing desk In every room. Carpeted throughout In the best velvet carpets. The rooms are furnished In solid mahogany. Every room contains a heavy solid Simmons brass bed on which Is a 40 or 60-pound hair mattress. The furnishings and general ap pearance of the public rooms must be seen to be appreciated. THE COttNELIUS, Park and Alder streets. Portland's newest and most modern equipped hotel, solicits your patronage and assures you good service and courteous treatment. An exceptional hotel for Eastern Oregon families who jo me to Portland shopping and sight-seeing When next In Portland give us a chance to make you look pleas ed. THE CORNELIUS Free 'Bus meets all trains: Europlan. N. K. CLARKE, Mgr. C. W. Cornelius, Proprietor Pianos, Organs. and Sewing Machines With the wonderful Improvement made in the last year In some of the leading sewing machines, notably the White, Standard and the "Fell," you can't afford to use even Uie best of the old style machines. A trial will convince you. JESSE FAILING 1)01 MAIN ST. XK.H nitllMiE. The Ladies of St. Anthony's Auxiliary will be in charge of the Restaurant and Lunch Counter at the County Fair. Chicken Dinners Will Be Served Every Day. mm He will have to keep on digging with his hoe if he does not get his wagon repairing, machine work and arrlage painting done at Neagle Brothers', where charges are moder ate and only skilled workmen are em ployed. Winona hacks, Rex buggies, Fairbanks engines and scales for sale. We solicit your patronage. NEAGLE BROS. JOSEPH ELL insurance! REAL ESTATE Room 3, Savings Bank Phone Black 2371 Building. mmmm
