Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1893-02-03
cLoBosITlEs.

Father Mercier Of Umatilla county,
formerly Of this circuit, Is visiting his
friends Ia this section.
AL Moore returned home this week
from Gillespie, Idaho, where he had
been at work since last spring.
Loren w. Bailey came up from Polk
county this~Asehand made proof ON his
railroad land, starting back Thursday.
Some time ago the county court Of Jo-
sephene county fined the sheriff $50 for
not returning the delinquent tax roll on
time. The fine has just been rcmitted.
A pleasant surprise party was given
at Maddoch's hotel Saturday evening,
which was greatly enjoyed by the nu-
mcrous guests.
Mrs. Il. j. McMorris left Thursday Of
last week for visit to her relatives on
Snake river In Washington, TO be absent
several months.
We are glad to state that Herbert Hal
stead will be able TO be around again In
few days, having about recovered from
his severe spell Of sickness.
Miss Robecca McCubbin Of wallowa
county 10 visiting her uncle and aunt in
town, Mr.. and Mrs. T.J. Young, and ex-
poets to remain several months.
The bill for incorporating Condor has
passed its third reading in the senate
and II ready for the governors signature.
Condor Office flends who are on the look
out for aiat Jobs may as well begin lee
tioneerlng already.
Gulixson's bill asking for an appro-
priation Of $4,000 for the maintenance
Of the Oregon militia has passed the
House Of Representatives BY vote Of
80 to 10. II will probably pass the Sem
ate also and become a law, providing the
governor does not veto It.
There was no school during the last
couple 81 days. owning to the extreme
cold stormy weather, which has been the
most severe experienced In this section
for years. Tuesday and Wednesday the
mercury ilickered with vengeance
around the 20-below-zero mark. Thurs
day II IL more moderate, with indica-
tions for chinook.
"Why, Willie Green, you don't know
what q boaster ISL suppose Tommy Too
dies were 10 come 10 you and say he ex-
celled all the other boys in their Studies;
that he could jump higher, run faster,
swim better, and could ontdo every boy
in the school at everything. Now, what
would yon call Tommy Toodles2n VIII
lie Green with decison)--A liar.
Mrs Il. L. Smith, widow of Seattle,
asks sl5, 900 from the Union Pacific be-
cause one Of its conductors kissed her
without consent. II the offending con-
dector has any sense about him he will
aid Mrs. Smith in securing judgment for
the full amount and then marry her.
She has a business head and precious
lips on those shoulders Of hers, says an
exchange.
In considering the utility Of the laws
regarding the workings ofthe Justice
courts, II has been suggested that one inn
portant item should be remedied. These
laws should be SO amended that Justices
OF the peace cannot issue warrants for ar
rest without an order from the district
attorney, except the complaining wit
ness be first required to file bonds for
costs. This would result inthe saving 81
hundreds OF dollars TO the several coun-
ties In cases where the cause for COM
plaint Is not sufficient to satisfy the pros
ecuting Observation-Disclosures
Salem Journal: Mr.. Ford has intro
duced a bill for county attorneys, which,
II 1T 10 acceptable to the counties of this
judicial district, will abolish the present
office Of district prosecutor, and give each
county an attorney. Most Of the counties
now pay out from one to two thousand
dollars year for prosecuting attorney
seylces. Under this bill they would moi
pay so much and perhaps get cheaper
grade Of service, as the attorneys who
will give all their time for from 5000
1900 year would not rank in ability
with the present public prosecutors.
The richest man in Oregon has ''join'
ed the silent majority" and some Port
land papers are holding his career TO pub
lie gaze as an example OF the success
which attend shrewdness, good judgment
and perseverance. The time is coming
when the accumulation Of twenty mil
lions will be looked upon more as q mis-
fortune than a success. To acquire tha
much property is to enslave ones soul il
protecting and adding to 1t, and the un
fortunate possessor Of millionaire is thu
one to whom good wholesome sleep is {
J stranger. The millionaire il harasseC
BY Deggars, waylaid by fanatical assaa
SINS and surrounded by false friends wh'
stick to him for his money. There \