DAILY EAST OREGONIAN, PENDLETON, OREGON, TUESDAY, .MARCH 12, 1912.
EIGHT PAGES
PAGE FOUK.
IN INDEPENDENT XEWSi'APEB.
Published Pally or.d Semi Weekly (I ren
dletuo, Oregon, by the
AST OKESONIAS 1'LliLISUlNG CO.
Entered t tlie pontofftre it 1'endletoa,
Oregon, Kcond class niall matter.
more the Oregon 'system Is affecting
national affairs In that It Is gradually
converting the United States senate
into a truly representative body.
The Oregon system has become a
rational tsue and the truth of this
must be obvious to all well-Informed
people. If it is not a national ques
tion why "Is President Taft fighting
U in connection with his campaign
for renomination. Why has he
classed as "neurotics" those who fa
vor such things? Why has Attorney
General Wickersham been denounc-
Tbe Dally East regoulan Is kept ou aale
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SIT.SCKllTION" HATES.
Hal I J, one year, by luall (5.00
t'alij, aix month, by wall -50
Dally, three mouths, by wall 1.-3
rall.T, one Honih, by mail 50
tally, one year, by carrier 1.M
Itailv. i D'.ir.tht. hv carrier ....... S.75
Dally, Uree monrLs. cy carrier 1.95 ; ing those who favor direct legislation
Dally, one month, by carrier 65 ... . ,, ,, ,
henil Aveekly, one year, by mall 1.50 a -insensate" folk; why did Secre-
lemlWeeklV. six months, by mall 75
eml-Weekly, four month, by mall... .60 " -
referendum In a speech delivered
only yesterday? Why are men like
Wood row Wilson and Bryan, progres
sive leaders in the democratic party
and men like Roosevelt and La Fol-
lette, progressive leaders in the re
publican party, espousing the cause
of direct legislation.
As everyone knows there Is a very
close relationship in this country be
tween state and national politics. We
cannot hope for good and wholesome
conditions in national politics with
out first bringing about proper con
ditions within the states. The Ore
gon system is both a state and a na
t'.onal question.
In supporting Taftism and at the
same time upholding the Oregon
system the Oregonian and the re
publican politicians of this state are
trying an impossible thing. They
are attempting a horseback tandem
act with the horses going in oppo
site directions.
Her
But
HIS EASTER VISION".
I.
Easter hat s decided on
'twould hit a millionaire;
she says: "Why, just in
clude it in the cost of
living dear!
I never go so high
For the ribbons that I buy
As the rainbows that are belt
ing th blue dress of the
sky!"
Her
II.
Easter gown's decided on
'twould break a bank
to see !
"It's Just the cost of living,
dear it goes around,"
says she.
Of money there's a dearth.
The women want the earth!
But it's all right when they're
loving you "a million
dollars worth!"
F. "L. Stanton.
A XATIOXAL ISSVE ALSO.
TELEPHONE ETTIQCETTE.
Anxious to uphold President Taf;
and at the same time carry approval
of the Oregon system on its other
shoulder the Portland Oregonian says
"the Oregon system is entirely a
state matter. It is not a national
issue."
But it is a national issue also. The
initiative and referendum, the direct
primary, recall and presidential pref
erence primary make up the Oregon
system. Those things are at issue in
the fight for both the republican and
democratic nominations for presi
dent. They will be at issue in the
presidential campaign this fall. From
indications the Oregon system
though it may not be called by that
name in the campaign will be the
cne great thing around which the bat
tle will be waged.
Though direct legislation and di
rect nominations are provided for by
state laws such laws have' a bearing
also upon national affairs. The en
fictment of those reforms means the
overthrow of state machines and the
unhorsing of the bosses. The chief
benefits resulting therefrom may be
cf state concern, but national politics
too becomes greatly bettered by the
process. The national bosses work
through the state bosses. If the state
bosses are unseated ' the national
machine is crippled. That this is true
is strikingly illustrated thi3 year. In
preparing for the convention the na
tional leaders find they face a new
situation in many states. In a host
of states the old party machines have
been battered and because of the di
rect primary have lost their old time
usefulness. In a half dozen states
or more the presidential preference
primary law is now In force and in
those states the old time machines
have been almost abolished. Further-
1
urn
Kit U
here, as elsewhere, "speaking softly"
is, nine times out of ten, more effectu
al in getting what you want than
"currying a big stick."
It is announced from Chicago that
many of the important western rail
roads are moving for the adoption of
new rules in the operation of their
telephone systems, and that hereafter
employees who make tart answers to
the public over the wire will be pen
alized, saye the Atlanta Constitution.
Xo such expressions as "get off the j
wire," "ring off," not to mention
others of a more blistering nature,
will henceforth be tolerated.
The reform might well be extend
ed to include all uses of the 'phone,
whether by public service corporations
individual business houses or indi
vidual patrons themselvep. The mar
velous spread of the telephone with
in the past few years has given rise
to conditions entirely without pre
cedent, from the standpoint of social
custom and the personal equation.
Men and women whose conduct and
manners offer the last word in cour
tesy and gentility in the drawing-room
and even in business, often lose all
grip of themselves once they get at
the 'phone. The twin facts that one
is not face to face with the other
party and that the conversation has
more or less the screen of anonym
ity, are not infrequently abused as
palliating the grossest rudeness.
There is, of course, an element of
humor in many of the situations thus
created, with an occasional tincture
of distinct ill-breeding where the
eavesdropper gets in his or her deadly
work. And since the telephone, like
all other devices of human origin, is
by no means perfect, there are mo
ments when exasperation appears to;
call for the nearest approach to pro
fanity the well-brought-up individual
allows himself.
But if we are to get the greatest
efficiency out of the now established
instrument for communication, it is
well to remember that courtesy will
facilitate business here no less than
iu face-to-face dealings with the
world, me temper, lnnamed langu- That j, Angeles infringement
age ana xeuisnness wasted upon mejscems bpg(,t wlth much har(J iuck.
telephone is a definite deterrent to j
getting the best results from it. j Don't quarrel too much over the
When you have to use the wire it class of paving or it will be winter
does no harm to bear in mind that I time before the 'issue is settled.
of our former small store room into larger
quarters in order to take care of our LARGE
AND RAPIDLY GROWING list of custom
ers. Our Store has been remodeled renovated
and put into PERFECTLY SANITARY con
dition, insuring our customers of NICE, SWEET
JUICY MEATS and WHOLESOME GROC
ERIES. Our line of groceries has been greatly
increased giving a fine lot of the very best to
choose from. WE HAVE NOTHING CHEAP
EXCEPT OUR PRICE, BUT, WE HAVE
THE CHEAPEST PRICE IN TOWN.
See our FRUIT and VEGETABLE dis
playthe best in the city.
Call Main 101
and give us an order. We guarantee to please you
rend Mm Sash iwtb!i
COR. COURT AND JOHNSON STREETS
Everything to Eat
THEY SIIOCM) GO SLOW'.
Pendleton had another auto acci;
dent yesterday and follow so quick
ly upon the heels of the unfortunate
accident in which Carl Guiot, the blind
musician was run down on Court
street, it should tend to bring about
a greater observance of the speed or
dinance within the business section
Under the ordinance auto drivers are
required to go slow and keep their
machines under control. That ordi
nance should be more rigidly enforc
ed because it is a measure that looks
more than anything else to the pro
tection of women, children, the in
firm and aged.
New manufacturing enterprises arc
wanted in Pendleton and a wagon
factory would help out.
There are still vacancies for those
who have not yet joined the Commer
cial club.
OLD SWEETHEAHTS.
I.
Some folks don't have much to
'Bout Saint Valentine his day
'Specially if their hair is gray.
say
II.
But 'I jings! a feller feels,
When the day old times reveals,
Same old Joy, which round him
steals.
III.
Here's to sweethearts who are old
Locks of brown, or locks of gold;
Love's sweet story still is told!
Frank L. Stanton.
DltlYKN TO DIUXK.
The Uniwn club of Cleveland. Ohio,
is a lurge ami imposing structure. At
luncheon time it Is one of the most
popular places In the city, but at
night it ! about as gay as the House
of Usher.
A man from Xew Orleans In Cleve
land on business, was given a card
to the club by a friend. He didn't
know a person in Cleveland except
his sponsor. Naturally he was lonely
and naturally he went up to the Union
club at night to see If he could find
company. Nobody was there but the
servants. He wandered about in the
big rooms, growing lonesomer every
minute. He sat first in one room and
then in another, hoping for company.
Finally it seemed as if the very silence
of It all would make him scream. He
was plunged In a big chair In th
lounging room which was quiet as the
grave, when his sponsor at the club
came In.
He touched the New Orleans man
on the shoulder and said:
"I say, old chap; will you have a
drink?"
The New Orleans man Jumped up,
grabbed his friend by the arm and
shouted:
"Yes, by heavens, I will! You Tiave
talked me into it " Saturday Evening
Post.
HEADY I'Olt AXYTIIIXG.
A popu'ar neighbor had Just pass
ed to the great beyond in a rural
Pennsylvania community and the un
dertaker stood at the door of the
home, when he heard the following
remarks by the minister:
"Mine bredren und sisters. Joe
Thomas he lss de ad. Maybe Joe
Thomas he go to heaven up, I no know
und maybe Joe Thomas he go to hell
down, I no know; but mine bredren
und sisters, we- must be brebared to
meet him." San Francisco Call.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hinklye and
children, who have been visiting at
the liome of Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Gar
field, returned this morning to their
home at Hermiston.
We Sell
Sulphurro
Koeppen's
The drug etcre that servet
you best.
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 ti& Co.
Dale Rothwell
Optometrist
Eyes examined, glasses fitted,
lenses duplicated and frames
repaired.
With Wm. Hanscom
THE Jeweler, Tendleton.
When you want particular
and satisfactory watch and
Jewelry repairing or first-class
engraving, take It to
Hanscom's
Where all work Is guaranteed.
The
Pendleton Drug
Co.
la In business for
"Your Good Health"
REMEMBER THIS WHEN
TOU HAVE PRESCRIPTIONS,
OR WANT PURE MEDICIXES
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I Like Them Just Like You
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"School Boys and Girls"
Sung with great -euccess by tha Daintiest of Commediennes
Miss Lillian Conne
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