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Dept 8.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
NEGROES KILLED IN CHURCH
In a Stampede to Get Out Many
are Crushed to Death.
EXCITEMENT WAS Intense
Coal Famine in New York; AntIra.
cite Is Now being Imported
From wales.
WAS INTENSE

BIRMINGHAM, Ala Sept. 19.-
This city was the scene of terrible ca
tastrophs last night, by reason of me-
gro congregation of 1000 mistaking the
cry of eight for Gre" Seventy
eight people were crushed to death or
died from suffocation, and as many
more seriously injured Booker T..
Washington was in the audience, but
escaped injury.
The catastrophe occurred at O'Clock,
just as Booker T. Washington had con-
cluded his address to the National Con-
vention of Baptists and for three hours
the scenes around the church were in.
descrbab!e. Dead bodies were strewn
in every direction, and the ambulance
service of the city was utterly unable
to remove them until after l O'Clock.
DOZ6lb vi utdu DOulc6 were arranged IN
rows on the ground outside of the house
Of worship awaiting removal to the
various undertaking establishments,
while more than a score were laid out
on the benches inside.
The church is the largest for negroes
in Birmingham, and the pastor says
there were Ut least goo persons in the
edifcs when the stampede began. In
structions had been Issued to allow no
more to snter, but the negroes forced
their way inside the building and were
taading in every aisle. Even the en-
trance to tho church was literally
stacked.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25

decided that the new South African
colonies are to be required to pay $500,
900. 900 toward the cost of the South
African War The colonies are, how
over, to be allowed ample time in which
to make this payment. 1t will not be
collected until the extension of trade
and expansion of revenue permit. Con-
sequently the loan will not be doated
for two or three years. Mining profits
will probably be taxed 10 per cent more
than they were before the war, and
money will also be obtained by grant
ing all kinds OF concessions and mineral
rights.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Coal Famine In New York.

New York, Sept. 20.-With only
enough coal loft to finish out the month,
the Brooklyn schools are threatened
with an enforced recess. Only 1000
tons OF coal remains on hand for supply
ing l45 buildings. By the most rigid
economy this amount can be made to
last one week.
Asit has been found impossible to
got q supply OF coal in this country for
the winter months for tho l6 public
schools Of Yonkers, the Board of Edu-
cation has decided to import coal from
Wales rather than close the schools.
Bids were asked for about 1000 tons of
the dealers being allowed
oil the latitude possible in price. Not a
bid was received.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Heppner Mills Started.

Thos. Schneider, proprietor OF the
Heppner Flour Mills. has started the
mills on rolled barley, graham and
whole wheat -four. Mr.. Schneider is
using steam power, there not being
enough water in Willow creek yet to
run the mill. Owing to farmers being
busy with harvest work the main bulk
of the wheat crop has not yet COM
menced to move. The main portion OF
wheat will be hanled in during the
month of November, a. the roads will
be better then than any other tlme OF
the year.
Mr.. Schneider is paying the very top
price for grain and expects to buy q
large quantity this season.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Head-On Collision.

Tacoma, Sept. 49, A head on freight
train collision on heavy down grade at
the eastern end of the Northern Pacific
tunnel through the Cascade mountains
Shat1er, fireman, and the serious injury
OF A. J. Adams, engineer, both of Ia
coma. Brakeman w. Oswald, also OF
Tacoma, was badly hurt. The wreck
caught fire and IL cars of lumber and
coal were burned. A fire engine from
Tacoma saved the other cars. The en-
gines are badly wrecked.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
REPUBLICAN, house Safe
Conditions are Favorable for Re-
publican Success.
ROOSEVELT is POPULAR
Packing House Combine Said to be
Arranged - Big Concerns
Already Absorbed.
ROOSEVELT is POPULAR

Washington, Sept 2O.-Ch.irman
Babcock, of tho Republican campaign
committee, was in Washington today,
and said the conditions were favorable
for Republican success. Whom asked
~ to the effect Of Hsnderson's with
drswal, he said:
II cannot see why it should have any
effect. Henderson, although speaker
Of the House, has = perfect right TO do
as he thinks best. 1t is to be presumed
that the Democrats will make cam
paign material of this withdrawal, but
that cannot be helped. He, no doubt,
has good reasons for retiring to private
life"
Asked - to advices from the territory
which President Roosevelt is visiting,
he said:
"Couldn't be better. President
Roosevelt's speeches will do power of
good. No, cannot say, and it would
be in poor taste for me oven to suggest.
tho points that the President may touch
upon in his addresses. | know that tho
Presidents personality and esrnsstnsss
will be productive of much good whsr-
ever he goes.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
LET IL
Alone.

SCOTS Emulsion is not a
good medicine for fat folks.
We have never tried giving it
to a real fat person. We don't
dare. You see SCOTS Emul-
sion builds new flesh. Fat
people don't want it. Strong
people don't need it.
But if you are thin SCOTS
Emulsion is the medicine for
you. 1t doesn't tire you out.
There is no strain. The work
is all natural and easy. You
Just take the medicine and
that's all there is to it.
The next thing you know
you feel better-you eat better
and you weigh more. 1t is
a quiet worker.
Send for free sample.
SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. 900 Pearl ST.. N. n
yoe and Si.oci al druggist
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25

New York, Sept. 20.-Ths first con-
signment of anthracite coal which large
dealers and consummsrs have found it
nscsssary to import on account of the
coal miners strike in the anthracite
region of Pennsylysnia, reached this
port on board the British steamer Dew
onshirs, which left Swansea, Wales, on
September 5. A second consignment
10 expected to arrive here in q few days
sn the British steamer Glencoe, which
left Swansea four days after the Devon.
shire sailed. These two shipments con.
sist Of about 5000 tons.
Itis rumorsd that orders have been
placed in Wales for Thousands of tons Of
anthrssits, and contracts have been
made for the immediate shipment to
shIs city Of from 1000 to sc, 900 tons.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Meat Trust Preparing.

Omaha, Sep. 21.-What are presumed
to be preparations for the merging Of
packing house interests will begin ct
the South Omaha Packing. House to-
morrow in the way of taking inventories
Of stock and other properties. One Of
the largest companies paid ito men in
advance last week, and has sent eat .
circular instructinE agents to settle
claims and take inventories during the
coming week. The sane work 10 under
way in one of the other large houses,
while it WAS completed in 4 third dur
ing the past week. A party OF men said
to be representatives of the proposed
combine were in the city several days
last week, making an inspection Of the
packing plants and stockyards.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25

PROFESsIO1T CARDS.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Reed ts with Hendcrsep.

Washington, Sept. 19. - EK-Speaksr
Thomas B. Reed, in an interview to-
night on the withdrawal from Congress
of Speaker Henderson, of Iowa, said
that hs saw no reason why General
Hsnderson's statement of the reasons
for bis retirement should not be accept
cd without searching fer an ulterior
reason.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Big Barbcd Wire Plant Burned.

Pittsburg, Sept. 19.-The barbed wire
department of the Oliver plant of the
American Steel Wire Company, on the
South Side, WAS totally destroyed by
Ere tonight. Loss about $3.50, 900.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25
Tammany's New Chief,

New York, Sept. 19.-Chsrles F
Murphy was elected leader of Tam
many Hall, 1T the meeting of the exec
utivo committee.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1902-09-25

South African Colonies To Pay.
London, Sept. es.-Ths Daily Mail
this morning says the government has
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

character. Justice Field bought and
added to one portion; his sisterin-law,
Mrs. Condit- Smith, still lives in the cen
trail and handsomest portion OF all.
Here, In home filled with colonial rel
les and dainty bijouterie of all kinds.
one forgets the old house that played
SO conspicuous a part in two wars in
tslking to the girl. sweet as her own
California roses, who represents the
younger generation of the family. The
sea breezes seem to have floated In with
her and something of the gold OF the
California poppies is in her hair.
She is, like all true Western maidens,
essentially an outdoor girl. and rows
and rides and swims. is an adept at ten
mis-, and she also plays ping-pong. A
part of her life has been spent in Eu-
rope, she having attended school in
France. Her mother belongs to one of
the Oldest families In San Francisco,
but Miss Whitney claims the East as
The Washington times., 1902-06-22
Mrs. ELIZABETH B. o. HUME.

ured often at courts before Washington
and Jefferson upturned the existing or
der of things and excited forever the
profound contempt of Thomas Carlyle
for not seeing the impudence Of flying
against the established order of the uni
verse by banishing courts from the
American scheme.
Miss Herr's ancestors did noble SER
vice in this piece of iconociasm. Her
German grandfather with several
greats) was Baron Hoffman, but her
greats great grandfather. Robert Brent,
nephew of Lord Baltimore, helped Gen.
eral Washington lay out the District Of
Columbia. She is also of the Kentucky
family of Wyckliffe. which contributed
governor of that State, thus further
assisting in American history. The
house in which Miss Herr lives is mod
ern as Georgetown houses go, being less
than seventy-fve years old. The old
family residence is at Harper's Ferry.
and there her grandfather. Mr.. Abra-
ham Herr, saw troublous times during
the civil war. his mills at Harper's Fer
~ being destroyed by Union soldiers.
The present home Of the family is
house belonging to the Cooke property,
one of the most picturesque places in
Georgetown. The splendid old Cooke
mansion, once the residence OF Gov.
John Cooke. and built by him. is part
OF 1t and is near.
Miss Herr Is a member Of Dunbar
ton Club, and is belle, not only by
right of lineage, but by reason of be-
ing one of the most beautiful girls the
District can toast. The fine old house
which has been the residence Of her
mother ever since her marriage twenty
five years ago. will witness happy oc-
casion when their fair descendant Of
the Baltimores weds Mr.. Harry ". Nor
gan. The marriage will take place with
in year.
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well as the West. Like the modern out
door girl Miss Whitney likes the mod
ern historic novel, because she finds 1t
a brief and vivid way of acquiring
knowledge of history.
Far away from the old Capitol. across
Rock Creek. on heights that sweep the
city Of Washington. Is situated the hun
dred-year home of the late General
Lockwood, now occupied by the family
Of Mr. William B. Orme. who married
the daughter of General Lockwood. The
old Dodge place, 1t is called. for 1t was
erected by the Dodge family. The main
part OF the building was built liz 1892.
The portico and wings are of later date.
From the portico all Washington IS
spread in picture OF dull red and gray,
with the dome of the Capitol in the far
distance and the Library OF Congress
just discernible beyond. To the left and
beyond the fine old place is green
walled by the hills OF Maryland" The
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AROUND THE THRONE E G rHa a nSa 5 Blu PAUL WINCH

but at the last hour they sent excuses.
She confded TO me once. at reception
at the British embassy, that she was
In misery and did not know what to do
next. | remained with her throughout
the evening. and her gratitude was so
great that she almost shed tears when
We parted. and Senator Walton took
both my hands in his and thanked me
in the most feeling way. To tell the
truth. really enjoyed the time with
Mrs. Walton mere than l should had I
passed 1t in the usual way. Her com
ments on the people were very amusing
and her shrewd way of speaking about
them was very refreshing. after listen
ing to the kind OF talk one is accustomed
to hear in such places"
Good heavens, who are those people
paying their respects? Are they really
invited guests, or are they some freaks
that have wandered in?" said Mr.. War
ham, calling on the ladies TO look at the
persons indicated by what he said.
An elderly woman of large size and
stout figure. accompanied by five others.
ranging in age from about twelve to
thirty-five years. were talking to the
prince and princess in tcne which
could be heard in all parts of the room.
She was evidently explaining who the
other females were and preparing the
host and hostess for an Introduction.
The CONAN was extensively dressed. but
without any evident taste, while the
others looked as II they had just come
from some Western town, and their
clothes wore all the marks of having
been made by a country dressmaker. af-
ter a style in vogue three or four years
before. They looked comfortable and
prosperous, and were to all appearances
thoroughly satisfied with themselves,
evidently being members of the FIRST
families" in the rural locality where
they lived. But they were so utterly
lacking in style. and were so incongru-
GUS with their surroundings, that they
were the object OF attention to every
one present
THAT is the wife of the Secretary of
Agriculture, or rather the lady of the
Secretary of Agriculture. as she calls
herself, and the others are her daugh-
ters and nleces from the Western town
which is the home of the Secretary"
said Mrs. Branch.
They are called the County Fair here
IN Washington. Wherever that good
woman goes she takes the whole crowd,
and their self-confident greenness and
their evident satisfaction at their po-
s!tion and right to be everywhere are
the source of more amusement than
anything else here this winter, except.
perhaps, the relatives Of the President,
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

may, named for its ever bright and
happy aspect. with its wide grounds and
its seclusion, he found satisfaction in
the declining years of his life. Here he
entertained his intimate friends, Ad-
miral Franklin, General Meigs and
Judge Ord. From this house he set out
on long walks as famous then as Pres
ident Roosevelt's today-tramps gene
rally solitary, for few could keep up
with him.
Here in this home, with its colonial
furnishings. gathered the wit and beauty
of the early days when Washington was
but a place on the map, when a wit de-
scribed Georgetown as "a town Of
houses without streets, as Washington
is a town OF streets without houses"
The last conspicuous social function was
the marriage last summer Of Miss Peck,
granddaughter OF General Lockwood. to
Ensign Lackey. on the lawn Of the his
toric house. the bridal couple kneeling
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

on a stone known as ''the trysting
stone"
The daughter of the house, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Booth Orme Hume. herself bride
Of a year. is lovely representative of
this noted family. She is a member of
the Dumbarton Club, and social leader
Of vivacity, wit and grace in the old
residential CIRCLES. The fascination that
charmed the great statesmen and diplo-
mats of the earlier days OF the last
century. when Georgetown society was
but another name for beauty. grace and
culture OF the highest order. exists to-
day In the younger generation of George
town bellies, whose great grandmothers
beQueathed to them every gift Of feature
and mind.
beautiful young daughter of the GEN.
turtles, who might have stepped out of
some old miniature as a court lady OF
the seventeenth century, is Miss Louise
Herr. And doubtless her ancestors fig
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

one Of the contract affairs which abound
in all parts Of Washington. and which
are built and furnished for the express
purpose Of supplying temporary homes
for Government officials, who may be
compelled to reside at the Capital for
longed or shorter periods. The furniture
was all regulation" in style and COM
mon in makeup and material. Even
the pictures on the wall and the orna-
ments and bric-a-brac on the mantels
and tables were regulation" and cheap
looking. and the wall paper and car
pets were in keeping with them.
Have you seen the Presidents g
nieces, Mrs. Branch!" said the wife Of
distinguished antl-Administration
Senator, who was seated near by and
who had been an interested listener to
the conversation. They certainly do
not come under the category of we'll
dressed women. And the Presidents 8
wife-well. like the Queen, she is COW
cred. but have never seen her dressed.
But then. poor woman, what can be ex-
pected from one who has been obliged
to pass all her life in an obscure West
ern town. where there is no society"
The ladies' who heard these words
looked at each other and smiled sig
nifcantly. They understood very we'll
that the Senator's wife was simply Civ
ing Mrs. Branch a cue. in order to hear
her express her well-known views about
the ladies of the White House. The cue
was taken with eagerness, and the
Speakers wife said:
Those girls are the most astonishing
creatures ever saw. l understand they
were brought here by the Presidents
wife to aid her in leading society and
in one sense they are undoubtedly a
what else they may do. and their an
tics are not only the talk of the town,
but have even excited New York and
other places, so that the newspapers
have taken them up and are publishing
daily chronicles OF their doings."
What have they done that is so
stranger" said the former ambassador
wife. II have been here SO short q
time that ] have heard nothing about
them, although I met them a few days
since at the White House.
They have done so many absurd
things that it would take too long to tell
all. AS an instance. however, the other
day several OF us were at a ladies'
luncheon at Mrs. Barrett's. They were
announced. and to the surprise and in
tense amusement OF most of us. but to
the great chagrin of poor Mrs. Barrett
and the Administration crowd, they
marched in. logged out In their best
evening clothes, white slippers. decol-
lete shoulders and all-in fact, they
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Beautiful BeIles
Of Past ano
Rresent Utmes

lawn stretches in deep slope from the
house to the foot of the hill, where the
old houses of Georgetown nestle closely.
General Lockwood was professor Of
mathematics at Annapolis Naval Acad-
emy. In 1886 he was sent against the
seminoles in Florida. and he also served
with distinction in the civil war. He
was raised on large country place.
and the close confines of city chafed
his restless spirit. At beautiful Ever
The Washington times., 1902-06-22

~ RNAMENTS of the most exclu-
sive society in the city are the
~ lcvoly girls who are the sub
jects of this sketch. Some of
the sweetest flowers of Washington are
those which bloom in the shadows of the
grimmest events in her history. Gray
walls, whose frown once told of grave
affairs of state passing within them,
and which later shut in the signing of
prisoners, now smile in the sunlight on
happy young lives, whose freshness and
beauty have no part in scenes of harsh
ness and terror.
No one looking at the dignified, sub
stantial home on First Street, now the
residence of Mrs. Condit-Smith. would
guess its eventful history. Yet here CEN
tered the most exciting events of the
war OF 1872; this building was the leg
islativc home of the nation after the
Capitol was destroyed; on its front por-
tico Eve Presidents stood 20 be inaugu-
rated. In the next house. No. 81. John
c. Calhoun died: it was then a boarding
house. The legislative glory had depart
cd, and the old Capitol had been al
tered into residences. mark being
placed in one to show where the Speak
er's chair had stood.
In the civil war the house or houses
we're once more pressed into public
service, being used as prison for those
suspected Of cherishing sympathy for the
South.
81 imagine these walls could tell many
pitifuI story" said Miss Ethel, Whit
rey. the fair niece and guest OF the an
cient house. Il have heard many tell
OF fathers and brothers who died here.
T-e basement was used as dungeon"
TIC war passed away, and again did
the cid building resume its residential