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Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
CHAPTER VII-Continued.

at Is singular" | said. ''rhat you
in your own way should have COME 10
the same conclusion about Steinnar3t
as have gradually been coming 10. !
do not trust him al all; he j. pitileSs
and INSCRIPTIONS. and am sure he
would make no more inquiries concern
ing your father than seemed necessary
for the sake OF appearances. But. dear
Miss Iacroix, think you can do no
good by going 10 London yourself. Let
me act for you in the matter; believe
me, l have II as much at heart as II il
were my own. Have q little patience.
and l think We shall get At something. "
"why," she asked eagerly, 'have
YOU heard something at last from the
friends TO whom you wrote?"
''No; l have not"
''I suppose" said she, with some
bitterness, I'll is 10 them only the loss
OF one stranger out of the crowds all
around them"
then told her OF the mission Free
man had undertaken, reiraining, how
ever, from saying that 1 had directed
his attention 10 the railway stations,
more particularly 10 the Great North
ern, and I advised her 10 remain at
Timperley Hall for the present. and 10
conduct herself toward SteinhardJ so as
not 70 excite his resentment or sus-
picion.
Upon this we prepared to leave the
cottage; and on glancing casually away
from her, I was arrested by the be
havior OF the old man.
'LOok at him" 1 involuntarily eS.
claimed.
His face was flushed, and as if puffed
with blood; his eyes were extraordin'
srily bright and watchiul; his mouth
twitched grotesquely, as if in the effor'
TO use II Tor speech; and his right leg
and shoulder stirred a little under IN,
blankets.
"Ohr cried Louise, perhaps seein.
US, and hearing us talk-ii he ha;
heard us-has reused him! Uncle
Jscues," she said, in a loud voice
going to him, and laying her warm
soft hand on his withered. lifeles
wrist, ''are you feeling better"
His only answer was a wink OF hi
bright eyes.
"Here is John coming" she con
tinued TO him. 81 shall come and Sc,
you tomorrow again.
We left the cottage as John ap
preached with his wheel barrow, bear
ing the shell fish for his Afternoon
round
81 think your master must be rous
ing up little, John, >" said Louise.
YEA" said John; 81 think he nun
miss. Seems TO me he may get a
weel again as he was afore tn othe
master went to Lunnon"
AS l took my way through the vii
lage TO my lodgings, found mysel
turning over these words OF John: hOv
''well, " I wondered, had old Iacque
been before his nephew went TO Lon
don? Ii he could recover speech, coul,
he tell us anything OF consequence con
cerning him?
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
To be coniinued)
Few Japanese in America.

There are comparatively few Japan
ese in the United States There are but
100 in Chicago, and many OF them are
students in various schools. Several
merchants and foreign representatives
are here, while from one to dozen
japanese business men pass though
Chicago every dav. There is no DISPOSE
tion on the part of the Japs to emigrate
to the United States as the Chinese do.
Chicago Chronicle.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
Wealth in Platinum Mines.

I'VE are all going to he milliono,ros
out in my State" said Senator Clark
OF Wyoming. Not only have we dis
covered oil, but in copper mine as
| learn from letter received to.dor
vein OF pure platinum has been dis.
covered. 1t is the only instance of the
Nihu on the United States" Platinum
Is worth great deal more than gold
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
Wendell PhiIips' Warning.

Wendell Philips once said that unless
our next step in progress, as a nation,
was in a spiritual direction. that boy
was now living who would write the
downfall OF the American republic, as
Gibbon wrote that of the Roman
empire.
We are not inquiring for that boy
now, but for one who will make that
history impossible.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
FLAGS AT THE CAPITOL.
When and How the National EmbIems
Are Put at Half Mast


The flying of flags over the capitol
at half-mast is regulated by the strict.
est rules. Whenever these flags are
seen floating down the staff is a sure
Indication that Vice President, Sena.
tor or Representative is lying dead or
that the action is taken in response 10
a presidential proclamation ordering
flags on public buildings at half-mast
in respect to the memory OF some
prominent official of the government
who has passed away.
When the sergeant-at-arms of tho
Senate or House of Representatives
learns of the death of a member of
either of those bodies they at once or.
der that the flags over the Senate
chamber and Hall of Representatives
be half-masted. This is often done ba.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
SIeenx Grass.

Sleepy grass is found ID ~. ~
leo, Texas and Siberia. IL =, "a
injurious effect on horses an
being a strong narcotic or ssSrs s.u,,
causing profound sleep OF ~, MI !,
ing twenty-four to fOrty-eisD' {
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
higl, Price for a Cello.

A record price for a Stradivarius
cello is reported from Berlin. 1t is
stated that Piatti's ',ello by Stradivs-
rius has been bought for $40, 900 by a
banker, who is granddaughter OF Men
delssohn.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
tihtory Of American Chiss

American cities are built to be
burned. Their histories read some
thing like this: Flourishing. public
library, handsome churches, blocks OF
stores, new courthouse, first class
hotels; destroyed by fire; loss. mil
lions.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
Mechanical Music.

Did they have any music at the mo-
chanics keceptionY'
oh' yes; the plumber piped. the car.
penter pounded the piano. the loct
smith gave them the key and the ioin
er Joined in."-Philadelphia Bullatin
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19
MARK TWAlN'S HISTORIC HOME.
"Hill Crest" at Tarrytown, on the
Highlands of the Hudson.

Mark Twain's new home. Hill
Crest" at Tarrytown on the Hudson, is
historic spot in literature and in rev.
olutionary history. When Mr.. Glenn
ems visited there some weeks ago and
stood on the grand old hill overlooking
Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow"
TO the east, and Tappan Zee TO the
west, and had pointed out TO him the
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19

what has become of the old fashion
ed man who said handy. industrions
man was full handedf" NC
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19

western Europe will soon have nc
complete ong-distance telepbona COS 80
vice as the United States now have
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-06-19

AN freshman says he always shuts
MS eyes when ne looks at lady's faults
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-01-05

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The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"I was one of the earliest subscrib- CTS to your fund, and here you are asking me to subscribe again. Well, he who gives quickly gives twice, you know.'-N. '. Sun.
 Laura-"Yes, you see she told him her father had lost all his wealth, just to test his love for her" Ada And then?" Laura" Well, she will know better next time. ."-Glasgow Times.
 French essor-"Ah, yes. made moisellc, you spiclt ze French wizout ze least accent" Miss Breezy-"Do l realIy?, French Professor yes; zat ees, wizout ze least French accent. .-Eondon Answers.
 Italian Count-'I want a wife with golden hair, ruby lips, teeth of pearl, a silYery voice and eyes that sparkle like diamonds" American Friend Well, if you get her it's ten to one her friends will find her in a pawn shop before the honeymoon is ended" Chicago Daily News.
 The Trouble with Him.-"What's $ the matter with that neighbor of yours? He's raging around like a crazy lion, declaring he'll slaughter the whole family" "Oh. his children annoy him SO that he can't keep his mind on the universal peace pamphlet he is working al. t."-Cleyeland PlaiE Dealer.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
A Doctors Little Daughter Cured
 of Grip by Pe-ru-na.

Dr. R. Robbins. Physician and Sur geon of Musllogee, Indian Ter. writes;
 II have been praetieing physician for good many years and was always slow to take hold of patent medicines. but this winter my little girl and my self were taken with the grip l vas so bad was not able te situp. I sent for doctor, but he did me no good
 '' Finally l sent and got bottle Of Peruna and commenced to take it. took two bottles and my cough was gone and my lungs loosened up and my head became clear. My little girl took the same way.
 "It looked aS though she would die, she was so sick. fgaye her medicine, buf i see med 10 do her little good, so sem and g0t one more bottle Of Peruna and commenced 10 give II 10 her. 1T was only q short lime unH sfle was getting along all righf, so give .your medicine, Peruna, the praise for whaf II did for me and my dear Hfhe dangf- ter. pr. x. Robbins.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

"My Httc girl had some derange mem Of fte bowels. She was q men skeleton and We did nof think shl would e1er ger weH Affer giving ie less than one bottle of Peruna she va sound and well. Now she has q go0f appetite and is q picture Of health. ,"
 Mrs. Heard also writes in regard t her son, Carl
 "4iy So1'S ears had been affecfet since he was q babe only q few n1oHfin old The iasf year thought he hat ahRosf tosf his hearing and had | local physician treating him for ab0m six weeks. FinaHyT began giving him your remedy, and affer he lad taken TWO bOffIeS he WAS entirely cured. canHof praise Peruna enough. "-Mrs. G. ". Heard.
 If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use ot Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman. giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you hi valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, President The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus. 0
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Sleeves are exceedingly ornate be- low the elbow, but tucks and cord ings or occasional insertions appear above, these kept closely shaped and fitted
 Tea gowns of diaphanous materials are now used in place of dinner gowns Gin ones own home, of course) by some women. This makes it nee cssary to have several with low necks.
 Waistcoats are of the fanciful type and very few are perfectly plain. Spotted panne with a pouched front and the fastening arranged with tiny straps of velvet and steel buttons is chic in a cloth gown, and so is a vest composed of alternate stripes of tucked silk and lace. with three lines of bebe velvet drawn in and out.
 Silk gingham and mercerized Ma dras amount to the same thing. Both are charming fabrics for morning froeks when the mercury climbs high in the tube. With the plain colors d beautiful and distinguished effect may be had Pretty, too, are those with white cord stripes; these come in reseda, coral castor and gray and maize.
 The flower hat leads all others. It is made of roses. in shaded pink, in toque shape and with only just enough tulle showing underneath the flowers to give them soft appear ance-for flowers, be it known, are sometimes a bit stiff and hard. The tulle is either green, the color of the leaves, rose pink, white or black, but the green is the smartest.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
spiritnaIisIn Declining.

Ithas been the general observation that for some years past spirtuaism has been in a gradual decline This k the law with every thing that Is not founded on true merit. The reason Hostetter's Stomach Bitters medicine during the past fifty years is be cause 1t is founded on true merit, and has always been found reliable in cases of indi- gestion. dyspepsia, constipation and bilious ness Try bottle and satisfy yourself.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
BEAUTIFUL CHILL DREN
rlade Well and Strong by Pe=ru=na.

Mrs. Shafer. 4S6 Pope Ave, St. Louis Mo-, writes:
 'In the early part of last year wrote to you for advice for my daugh ter Alice, four years of age.
 She h>s been a puny, sickly, ailing child since her birth. She had convul- sions and catarrhal levers. l was al- ways doctoring until we commenced to use Peruna. She grew strong and well. Peruna is wonderful tonic: the best medicine l have ever used. Mrs. Schafer
 Mrs. C. E. Long, the mother of littI Nina Long, writes from Atwood, Colo as follows:
 We can never thank you enough fo the change you have made in our littlc one's health. Before she began taking your Peruna she suffered everything in the way of cough, colds and croup, but now she has taken not quite bottle of Peruna. and is well and strong as she has ever been in her life. She has ! not had the croup once since she Il began taking Peruna, aud when
 she has a little cold a few doses of
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
Mrs. Eliza Robinson Dead.

Godfrey, H., Feb. 2a.-Mrs. Eliza Robinson died suddenly with heart disease at her farm residence, near this village. Mrs. Robinson was 65 years old and was one of the oldest residents of Madison county.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
FIFTEEN LIVES ARE LOST.
Terrible Results of a Fire in the Park Avenue Hotel In
 New York City.
ALL THE DEAD VICTIMS WERE GUESTS.
Tn Addition n Large Number Were Injuged, Including Several of the Hotel Attaches-The Value of the Property Destroyed Three Quar- ters of a Million.

New York, Feb. 23.-Fire early Saturday morning in the Park Av- enue hotel and the Seventy-frst reg iment armory, this city, resulted in the loss of 15 lives and the destruc- tion of property valued at $75o,ooo. The dead persons were all guests of the hotel. Flames were first discov- cred in the armory, and 45 minutes later it was found that the hotel was on fire. X revised list of the dead and injured follows:
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Bargain D3y.-Just after her husband gained consequences. Did she get it?' the wife asked, feebly. "Get what, dear!' he answered, bending over her Way that last yard of ribbon marked down from ten eenls. l saw it first and made up my mind the other woman should not have 1t without struggle Ohio State Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
A Victim of ApopIexy.

vandalia. H., Feb. 23.-Capt. J. c. Scott, travelling salesman for the American Book Co.,, of Cincinnati, died suddenly here, Friday after noon, of spoplexy. His home is in East St. Louis. -
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

N
 President of Oakland Woman's Riding Club. the wonderful curative value of Lydia E.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound. For eight years l had female trouble, falling of the womb and other complications. During that time was more or less of an invalid and not much good for anything, until one day I found a book in my hall telling of the cures you could perform. l became interested bought bottle of Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound and was helpod l continued it's use and in seven months was cured, and since that time l have had perfect health. Thanks, dear Mrs. Pinkham again, for the health l now enjoy. ."- Mas. JENNIE O'DoNNELL, PTS East 31st St., Chicago, III. - S5ooo fo5eit # aboUe testimonial Is not genuine.
 Women suffering from any form of female ills can be cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound. That's sure.
 Mrs. Pinkham advises sick Wo- men free. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Careless Parents-"W av don't you make a name for yourself<" asked the serious person. T only wish 1 had the chance" :" said the pale young man. But my par ents thought they knew 1t all, and they made mp one of their own, and that's way l am compelled to struggle against fate under the handicap of Reginald Gaud De We're Smithers. W ashington Star.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

There is no trick in dveing You can do 1t just as well as anyone if you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Boiling the goods for half an hour is all there is to it. Sold by druggists. 1Oc package.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
MRS. ). E. O'DONNE:LL
Was Sick Eight Years with Female Trouble and Finally Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

"DEAR MRs. PINKHAM :-I have never in my life given testimonial before, but you have done so much for me that l feel called upon to give you this unsolicited acknowledgement of
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Explained.-"It seems to me, said the young housewife, there's entirely too much water in the milk you serve 1t won't occur agaIn, ma am, said the foxy milkman. You see, the farmers man has been giving the COWS too muca salt and 1t made em very thirsty The farmer got new man Philadelphia Press.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Well, Nhirley, did you find that the di. vine young creature returned your love-" "Y es, just as soon as l offered t to her" -Londun Tit-Bits
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28
The Qualified Critic.

Big School Girl-An't you got no gram mar yet?
 Little School Grl-Nope, not till next year.
 Why, gracious; I've took grammar two hull years a'ready i'-Detroit Free Press
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

His Friend T s'po>e you dunno wher the bos'H be in: The 0fce Boy Bet cherlite | do! Ii l didn't, 1 wouldn't bt sittin with me feet ou the desk like tAis!' N Y Sun.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

London's 20 leading hotels accommo. date about s,4oO visitors every night and constantly employ 4.500 servants
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

"You say she is business woman. What business is she interested in:' On, every body's. ."--London Tit-Bits.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

T am at tte door. said the wolf, in a loud voice, and am coming in All right, responded Che meek man, but you had better wipe your feet on the mat be. fore ny vile catches yqa. Philadelphia Record
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

@NIany otherwise useless things" com. mented the large-wai~ted philosopher. .'aave their uses in keeping useless people Ri-N. indianapolis News.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat anG lrngs-Wm. o. Endsley, Nanburen. Ind Feb To- 1900
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

pie. snapped bis siSter And who io' %5s ~p 1t, the boy inquired, reproaehfully that spoiled the piano 50 you didn't have to practice for a week Philadelphia Times
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

To Cure Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

About all you can do with people who hate you is to conclude they have bad taste.-Atchison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1902-02-28

Peruna fixes her out all right We can never praise it enough, Mrs. C, F. Long.
 Mrs. q. W. Heard, of Howth Texas, writes to Dr. Hartman il renard fn her hnhN mirl. Rnfh.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
MORE THAN 100 LIVES SAVED
BY ONE CHICAGO POLICEMAN

evidently was intent on suicide. About
10 o'clock at night in the fall of 1896,
when the wind was blowing a gale and
into the lake and swim out into the
surges Throwing off his coat Langiols
dashed after him and reached him when
about 500 feet from the shore. The man
struggled against being saved, but Lang
lois skill and strength were too much
for him and he was dragged to dry land
in an unconscious condition. He was
hurried to the life station. resuscitated
and taken care of for the night. me
next morning he was apparently as Wen
as ever and was allowed to depart. ihat
afternoon in a secluded part or Jackson
Park he shot himself.
In speaking of the matter ba1glols says:
"Of course, L only did my duty. but l
came very near losing my own life saw
ing that of a man who had determined
to kill himself anyway. BY the time
had pulled him to the shore I was
completely exhausted myself. No. / did
not regret having saved him. but 1t dld
make me a little sore to think that he
should have gone and shot himself so
soon after. He was a stubborn fellow
even in the water. and 1t TOOK all my
strength and efforts to save him and
keep him from drowning me-
Ianglois has rescued from drowning
several women, and in some respects they
are more difficult to handle IN the water
than men .tOfe course" he says, they
are not so strong or violent as men. but
then their clothes are liable to bother
one. and besides you would not like to
give one telling kick or stunning
blow as you would a man to make him
release his death grip
Langlois Joined the Lincoln Park police
force last September and since then has
saved five persons from drowning. one
of them being woman, in the lagoons
of the park and in the lake
Langlois was engaged In 1885, when the
fire boat Yosemite sprung leak and
nut out her fires in the lake off ,Jeffer-
son Park There were ten firemen on
her and the life saving boat that put off
to their assistance had seven men, When
the firemen were taken aboard the boat
was overcrowded and upset Then came
a hard struggle to save some Of the fire
men from drowning They were all
finally got back into the boat, howev7
err, and to save it from another mishap
the life savers hung to is sides until
it reached shore.
In view of the frequent accidents and
ccLa sionally fatal ones which occur there,
The Lincoln Park commissioners have
purchased "a surf boat and Langlois has
been commissioned to- pick out and drill
from the park police a life saving crew
to man it. This will be means here-
after of saving many a life.
- Langlois is feet 10 inch in height
and is an athlete in build and strength.
He is married and has a. wife and two
chiid1 en- Of whom he is prouder sinan OF
all! his life saving feats.-Brooklyllst Ia gle.