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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
OLD-FASHIONED CAMP MEETING. !.
When the ENhorter Spoke Intense
Excitement Reigned- Manifesta-
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movement animaiug them. Suddenly
a tall, heavily built negro woman.
dressed in hright-colored Mother
Hubbard gown and with n jaunty little
jockey cap cooked on her wooley head.
threw her hands mp and shouted.
GLORY All lahw Then she rocked her
self back and forth and began To moan
and cry out inarticulately. and present
ly her excitement was communicated
to others. A wild-eyed man of about
30 years pushed forward to the mourn
er's bench. dropped on his knees and
began to rub his hands together and
shout. "Halleluiah!'
4 perfect stampede was now made
for the mourners' bench. or mercy seat.
One young colorcd woman toppled over
with moan and lay perfectly stlll.
Two young girls of about II clung to
each other and cried. "Oh, save me! oh.
forgive my SINS" The old gray-beard-
ed man TO the left kept up his rapid
calculations OF Save me. rescue me.
oh. that | may be forgiven" at the
same time rubbing his hands together
in an esctacy Of religious fervor.
1t was mrid sight-tense with the
rapt and asonlzed faces of excited hui
manlty. colorcd and white arms. and
tear-stained checks, the dying tresses
of young girls. and the white locks OF
old men. Nothing but the strong emo
tlonal excitement could have produced
such a result.
In broad common daylight, how
ever the scene had more of the cheer
ing and cozy characteristics of real
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
trees that grew thlckly about. Farm

trees that grew thickly about. Farm
wagons, buggies. carryalls, buckboards,
roadcarts-all sorts OF conyeyances-
were scattered around, and from the
branches swung gasoline blazers" and
lanterns which lit up the grove.
The tent was u large one, and looped
up at three sides. At the back a plat
form had been built, and an lmpromptu
pulpit provided. Here the tent canvas
came to the ground, and a bench on
the platform occupied by the assistant
eXhorters was backed close TO 1t. The
revivalists were seven in number and
the gathering of people before them
was evidently drawn mainly from the
surrounding district. Some were there
purely for motives of idle curiosity,
some were drawn there by desire to
study this strangest of all phases of
life in rural communities and some
were there impelled by a vague un-
easiness regarding the condition of
their souls and their prospects for the
future.
1t was gathering of saints and sin
ners, Of devotees and scoffers. The
preacher. tall man with dark brown
beard and fairly regular features held
forth in trumpet tones, striding up and
down the platform and swinging his
long arms to emphasize his periods.
His voice rose to its full strength, his
arms waved wildly and he strobe up
and down the platform. The circle of
people seemed to gradually approach
the speaker without any perceptible
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

the ancient idler 1t is an occasion when
conventional trammels are relaxed, and
stentorian voice and freedom of nat
ural gesture aid him in expressing 1.-The
faith that is within him.
A typical country road led up to the
camp site-dusty. broad, and with wide
fields and rolling country stretching
beyond. Various groups of pedestrians
plodded along the starilt highway, and
they could hear the echoing tones of
the leading exhorter, ringing from the
high knoll where the tent was pitched.
long before they had it in view. All
around vehicles were hitched 10 the
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
COUSIN JOSHUA'S WILL.

Cousin Joshua is dead" said moth
er, unbuttoning her jacket.
Cousin Joshua dead" repeated
Chloe, incredulously.
"Ie lived to a good old age" re-
marked Celia, cheerfully.
AT last breathed Persis
'He left $1J0.000," went on mother,
taking off her bonnet
Dear Cousin Joshua" said Chloe,
still more cheerfully.
And he was n bachelor and fathers
first cousin" said Chloe, Oracularly.
Italy" sighed Persis, blissfully.
"IIe left 100000 to various churches,
libraries and charitable organizations
said mother, sinking into her chair.
well, that leaves S50,000," said Celia,
little less cheerfully.
"The rest goes to the son of dear
friend of his youth, Charles Frederick
! GreysOn," went on mother
But what about his first cousin S
children?" gasped Chloe.
ITO the children of his first COUSIN
your father" went on mother, as II
she were reading from the will of the
late Joshua "he left the half-acre lot
with the six-room cottage thereon, sit
uated at Tyler's Crossing"
THE wretchw cried Chloe.
1T Is all because you married papa,
and he wanted you himself snapped
Celia.
Perhaps the six-room cottage on the
half-acre lot contains one of those
desks with n secret drawer concealing
fortune" said Persis, in whose breast
hope springs eternal"
I'm sorry for you. girls said moth-
ar but you know Aunt Hannah always
said that all we should ever get from
Cousin Joshua we could put i'll our eye
and see clear
'Ne'll go TO that siX-room cottage III
summer" said Persis.
A few months later mother and the
three girls took the barge at Tyler
Tor the cottage.
After riding a mile or two without
passing any house, the driver stopped Ut
the first of two weather-beaten cot
tageS.
This 'ere's the old Josh Slocum
place and t'others the Wilder ba'-
sets, She and her sons stayin' there
now, so you'll have neighbors. There
amt any others for two miles away.
Let US hope 'Widder Bassetts son
is young and charming" said ferslS
as they went into the cottage
The next morning as Persis was weeu
ing what she termed their Garden oi
Eden more let it be confessed III Tue
hopes Of seeing the ''widder's son tllal
from love Of gardeningl, snake sliueo
across her path. The shrill unearthlI
cry which came from her throa'
brought young man over the dlVluilE
1enee with as much celebrity as even
fersis could wish
What is it? Can l be d service
cried the young man, hastily llttihg HE
cap.
Twas snake! An enormous
shake!" gasped Persis. There 1t
'now!' and a second cry rent the Az
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

depredations, and in 1862 nearly all its
inhabitants were killed or captured by
band of French and Indians The few
who escaped had found refuge in the
jail and the Mclntire garrison, both of
which buildings still exist in good
preservation, although the Jail dates
back to 1853 and the garrison building
to 1923. In the revolutionary struggle
York took a patriotic and noble part,
and her sons were among those who
helped to shape the policy and build up
the Massachusetts commonwealth.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
Took His Bath br Schedule.

The family of a newly-made million
aire was visiting New York, says the
sun, and took apartments in one of
the large and luxurious hotels. One Of
the younger members of the family
was much impressed by the wealth Of
his surroundings.
Writing home, he gave a glowing ac-
count of their apartments. 1--WE have
such a fine porcelain bath-tub," he
said, that can hardly wait until Sat
urday night to get into il"
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
THE THANKFUL HEART.

Thou art not rich, thou art not poor;
Thy fortune keeps the middle way.
No ills thy strength cannot endure,
ApportiOned to the passing day.
Thou art not young, thou art not old.
Yet calm thou seest thy years depart,
And joys are thine a thousand fold
Because thou hast the thankful heart.
A thankful heart for life alone
For beauty in the earth and skies
lAnd for such share as thou dost own
By happy gift of seeing eyes);
For human loves endearing bond,
Where stanchly thou dost bear thy
part;
For solace here and hope beyond
For all thou hast the thankful heart.
So to this day of crowning cheer
By easy course thy steps did tend,
Since with each day of all the year
Some grateful leaven thou didst blend.
No chance thy prize from thee can wrest;
While life shall last thou shall not part
With that good gift (of all the bestl-
The treasure of a thankful heart. 4.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
Equal TO the Task.

A certain lady had, one day, been
rudely treated by minor railway off
cial. She was very indignant, and
quite at loss for words: but she had
a saving sense of humor and turned
to a stranger at her elbow.
"Slr," said she, Twill you tell this
man what | think of him."
The stranger, without betraying the
least excitement, said. in melancholy
drawl:
"Sir, this lady thinks you an under
strapper, clothed with little brief au-
thority, whose only qualification for
the position you occupy is your extra
ordinary impudence."
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
A Hunemaker.

A woman to be the best homemaker
needs to be devoid of intensive
nerves" She must he neat and sys-
tematlc, but not too neat lest she de-
stroy the comfort she endeavors to Gre
ate. She must be distinctly amiable,
while firm. She should have no "ca-
reer," or desire for a career, if she
would fill to perfection the home
sphere She must be affectionate, sym
pathetic and patient, and fully appre-
ciative of the worth and dignity of her
sphere-Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

a well-directed blow soon killed the
invader of this second garden of Eden
"a small harmless, green reptile.
Are you sure that is the one? GER
tainly thought it must be a boa con-
strictOr at least" said the young man.
eying Persis and the snake rather du-
biously.
You wouldn't stop to think whether
1t was one foot or one hundred if it
was running under your SKIRTS" said
Persis, then stopped rather suddenly.
NO" said the young man, soberly,
that would certainly alter the case"
The two families became good
friends, finding each other most con-
genial.
You would hardly suppose this small
cottage represented $4,000 and a trip
to Europe, would you?" asked Persis
one afternoon, as she lay swinging in
hammock.
THE best thing you can do" said
Mrs. Bassett, after hearing the expla-
nation, sis to find Charles Frederick
Greyson and marry him.
Il wouldn't marry him if he had n
Million" retorted PerSis. THE idea Of
robbing a defenseless widow with three
charming daughters
Really, though" said Frederick Bas-
sett, Il don't see how young Greyson
is to blame"
well he is" snapped Persis, with an
air Of tinality. Il despse him. l shall
marry some young struggling doctor or
lawyer Or" and she stopped, blushing
furiously, for it occurred to her that
Frederick Bassett was lawyer, al
though he did not appear to be strug
Cling for fame Just at present.
The summer wore away, and as nat
ural sequence its close brought the en-.
gagement of Persis and the ''widder's
SON"
"Persis," said Frederick one night
do you think you could have conf
dence in one who had deceived youT
"Do you mean to say that you have
deceived me-" said Persis, sitting UP
very straight.
"Well-er-that is, Persis-"
Are you married." gasped Persis,
with such Il tragic air that the heart
less young lawyer laughed.
"No-nOt yet Perss but my mother
was married twice, and am the son of
her first marriage. My name is
Don't say it is Smith," Interrupted
Persis; anything but that"
MY name" he went on, rather hur-
riedly. lis Charles Frederick Greyson. '
"Why. Fred Bassett"' cried Persis;
.then YOU are Cousin JOshua's heir;
and | always said"
Never mind what you said You
didn't know what a nice fellow he was,
did you?"
But why didn't you tell me before?''
asked Persis.
"Wby. bless your heart. Persis, you
oIwavs said you wouldn't marry
Charles Frederick Greyson. and | have
found YOU a person who knows her own
mind quite thoroughly; but you were
so adorably lovely couldn't resist try
ing TO win you as Frederick Bassett.' y
..WelI" said Persis. Il suppose | car
forgive you, but
.Of course you can" said Charles
| Frederick Greyson.-ln ouh
|
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
Mexican Carpenters.

A Mexican carpenter considers hang
ing one door big days work. An
American carpenter will easily hang
ten doors a day.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

First Citizen-Is the policeman in
your neighborhood square?
Second CitiZen-I guess he is; at
least he's never round when wanted.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

paris proposes to complete this cosmo,
no,itanism by going around the world
in an automobile ,,.h,ob
The doctor says the journey on whlcn men
10 cot ont from Paris is undertaken
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
= IMMY JONES had volunteered the

81 lMMl JONES had volunteered the
1JI Information that there was going
TO be a camp meeting over in
'Frisbie's woods" and a crowd soon
volunteered to so over in the evening
Ind hear the services. Camp meetings
n phase OF summering that
5 always looked forward to with salts
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16
ITS 25oTH ANNlvER sARY.
Old Maine Tovsn that Dates Back TO tn
Beginning of Our History.

Beginning of Our History.
The town of York, Me-, recently cele-
brated the 250th anniversary of its in
corporation under its present name.
Previous to this, however, the town
existed under the name Gorgeana, so
called after Sir Ferdinand Gorges, its
founder, who received land grant
from the Plymouth Council in 1922.
York experienced its share of Indian
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

What has become of the old-fashion-
ed woman who inquired of her sulk-
ing boy: HAS the cat got your
tongueF
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-10-16

faction by the duty-bound dcvotee, and
always duly visited by the outsider in
the vicinity for the variety, excitement
and novelty ever presented. 1t is here,
CLOSE to natures heart" that the en-
thusiastlc young churchman finds new
zeal for his religious fervor. while to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
PERSONAL POINTS

J. T. McKennan went, to Blue Is
land last night.
Miss Brina Canaan went to Fulton
tins morning.
Ben Keator left at noon todaH~for
New Haven, Conn, where he will at
tend school.
Miss Grace Everett has returned to
her home i'm Atkinson, after Il visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Carl.
Miss Jessie Harrington has return
ed to her school at Valparaiso. Ind,
after spending her vacation at home.
Mrs. Emma Witherspoon, who has
been visiting relatives in the city for
the past week, returned to her home
in Geneseo today.
Ben Sears left last night for Chica-
go to return to his studies at the Hah-
nemann medical school after having
spent a 3-weells' vacation ut the home
of his parents in Sears.
w. a. p. Totten has been granted Il
3O-day leave of absence from his du-
ties ut Rock Island arsenal and he
leaves Monday morning to visit his
former home in the east. Springfield
Boston, Martha's Vineyard and New
York will be included i'm the trip,
places he has not visited since com
ing to Rock Island in 1861.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
MAJ. TAYLOR ARRIVES
New Arsenal Oficer Comes to Rock
Island With His
Family.

Maj. j. NJ. Taylor, who has been or
dered here to take the place at Rock
Island arsenal vacated by the trans
fer of Capt. Pierce to the east, ar
rived last evening with Mrs. Taylor
and their daughter, Miss Taylor. The
family stopped last night at the Har-
per and went to the arsenal this
morning. The major was formerly
stationed here, leaving % years ago.
This morning he had an opportunity
to see a small portion of the city and
ne expressed great astonishment at
the changes that have taken place
since he left. Two or three firms 10
ing business on Second avenue he re-
called, but they are in new quarters.
The major is pleased with the pros
peCt of renewing acquaintances he
formed here over quarter of a CEN
fury ago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
Fable of the BabbIing Brook.

Once upon n time n fish in search of
adventure came to the broad mouth OF
brook which emptied itself into a
great river He turned into the smaller
stream, assembled its current and lis
tened to its constant babbling as be
went leisurely along.
AS he proceeded he noticed that the
brook became very much narrower and
shallower. Yet it kept up its babbling
just the same. Finally he reached its
head and found it to be very insig-
nificant.
Brook" said the fish. never in my
life before have l seen such n large
mouth and heard so much babbling
with so little head behind IT."
Moral.-The head cannot be judged
by the mouth.-New York Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
MUST PAY RENT NOW
House Owners and Real Estate
Dealers Forming Organ
iZatiOn.

y meeting of house owners and real
estate agents was held at Turner hall
last evening for the purpose of form
ing a protective association against
Inscriptions tenants.
\ temporary organization was eff
fected with +. III. Guyer as president
and W. {. Maucker secretary, and an
other meeting viii be held in the near
future to- elect permanent officers and
To adopt rules and regulations gov
erning the body.
The association will aim to make
life miserable for the parties VINO find
il cheaper to- move than to pay rent,
and at the same time good paying
and conscientious tenants will receive
the benefits afforded by lighter risk
on the part of the owners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
is SERIOUSLY HURT
Mrs. Charlotte Strupp. 81 Years of
Age, Falls Down
Stairs.

Mrs. Charlotte Strupp, while visit
ing at the home of Jacob OhlweiIer,
on Fifteenth street and Second avenue.
just before noon today fell down the
front stairs from the top 10 the side
walk. breaking three ribs and other
wise in uring herself, it is feared. in
ternally. The ambulance was called
and she was removed to her home,
500 Ninth avenue. where DIR. c. +.
Foster attended her 'Fhe fact that
the patient is past 81 years of age
renders her condition rather serious
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
BIG COAL ORDERS
REDUCE LOCAL SUPPLY

The colder weather has brought
with it an increased demand for coal
and consequently a more serious
state of affairs in view of the short
age that has existed for some time
past. The condition was the more
noticeable today on account of the
heavy Saturday orders that the deal
ers received. There is still plenty of
steam coal. so that factories need not
be embarrassed, the scarcity being
felt only i'm nut and lump grades. y
change for the better is expected by
MondnN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
Maine to Have Spruce Gum Farms

Spruce gum production will be made
a regular business by owners of the
forests in Washington county, Me-.
says n dispatch from Bangor, Me-. to
the New York Evening Journal. Re
Gently incisions in the bark of spruce
trees have been made, and it is found
that these incisions produce gum Of
the best quality. The first large ship
ment of gum secured in this manner
was made by II. ]. Wells of Wesley,
who sent 1T5 pounds to Boston, pYo-
duced from five acres of trees.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04


Ethel Barrymore, the youngest sue
cessfuI star of the stage, will be seen
in Chicago at the Illinois theatre for
two weeks beginning Monday, Jan. 6.
Miss Barrymore will be presented by
Charles Frohman in Clyde Fitch's
Captain links of the Horse Ma
rines." the fantastic comedy that ran
200 nights at the Garrick theatre,
New York, last year, breaking all re
cords of the season. Ethel Barry
mere belongs TO one of the few fam
lilies in this country who have made
the stage a profession through sew
eral generations. Her father is the
distinguished Maurice Barrymore,
long prominent in theatricals. Her
mother was the late George Drew
Barrymore. a remarkably gifted
actress in comedy roles. Her grand
mother was Mrs. John Drew, whom
all classes of playgoers loved and
honored. Her uncle, John Drew, is
one of our foremost actors, and her
brother Lionel is advancing in his
chosen profession. As Madame
Trentoni in Captain links" Mr..
Frohman has given Miss Barrymore a
role which throws her ability and
agreeable personality into broad re-
lief. The comedy is bright and fan
tastic, with its scenes laid in New
York in the early seventies. The
period of the play is favorable to
comic effects, being that marked by
the fashion plates when the Grecian
bend, the monstrous buStles and CHG
mons and o4 her. abSurfl fashions Nyerp
in vogue 1t cannot be better classi-
fled than by Mr.. Fitch's own term, n
Fantastic comedy"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
FORGERY CHARGE
J. c. Garrigus, Insurance Agent,
Arrested by Rock Island
Police.
DAvENPORTER Is COMPLAINANT
William Harrison the Victim-WilI
Probably Set
tie.

Last evening the police, upon the
receipt of a telephone message from
Davenport, took charge of j. c., Gar
rigus, an insurance man who has
been boarding for week at the
Rock Island house, whom il is
claimed passed a forged check upon
William Harrison across the river.
As Garrigus promised to make good
he was released and went to Daven-
port ostensibly to arrange for set
Element of the difficulty. Instead. as
it developed, he made an appoint
ment for this morning when he
agreed TO meet the parties whom his
operations had left out of pocket, and
pay up.
Placed Under Arrest.
The appointment was not kept. and
when the local police were notified of
the fact this morning they went to
the hotel and placed GarrIgus under
arrest. The prisoner consented TO
accompany Constable Runyan to Iowa
without the formality of requisi-
ton and did so. insisting that he
could straighten matters out if given
a chance.
Garrigus is representing a Des
Moines insurance company and has
an office in Davenport. He is in debt
here for weeks board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
Exposure to Wet.

dampness and cold. invariably result
in. sudden chill. which if not attend
ed to Immediately will cause cold.
BY mixing a teaspoonful of Perry
Davis Painkiller in half n glass of
warm water or milk, the whole sys-
TEN will be heated and the danger of
cold avoided. Avoid substitutes,
there is but one Painkiller, Perry
Davis. Price CSC and soc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
Month After Month.

a cold clings to you. The cough seems
to tear holes in the delicate tissues
of the throat and lungs. You lose
weight and you wonder if you are
threatened with a disease you scarce
" dare to name. Are you aware that
even a stubborn and long-neglected
cold is cured with Aliens Lung Bal
sam? Do not spend more of your life
in coughing and worrying.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
SUNDAY CONCERT
BY Breuer's Band at the Illlno,s Tomor-

BY BIeuer's Band at the Illinois Tomor-
row.
Lustspiel (ovcrture) ...... .Kela Bella
Album Leaf (second reading) Wagner
Fidelio NEW fantasia) -. Beethoven
Celebrated Minuet (first reading)..
Paderewski
My Old Kentucky Home (fantasia)
Ma Bashful Lou (march) .Toenniges
Cocoanut Dance (characteristic)
...... .4.-............ Herman
Village Life In Olden Times LIE Theirs
National Airs. America melange)
Toban
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04
A voyage Under the Sea.

The Petit Parisien learns from NJ.
Goubet, inventor of the submarine boat
which bears his name, that there is
some question of constructing a sub
marine vessel which, deriving its mo-
tive power from n cable extending
across the strait of Dover, would be
able to take 200 passengers from
France to England in less than half an
hour.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-01-04

o We people, have We wasted the
golden moments of never returning
time in taking substitute for the
genuine Rocky Mountain Tea, made
by the Madison Medicine company.
T. H.. Thomas pharmacy.