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The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
SAM PATCH, THE JUMPER.
Man Who Made Famous Leap Lies In
Unmarked Grave.


Unmarked Grave.
The lettering upon a rough pine
slab erected in the little cemetery at
Charlotte by Steve Marshall, an old
lake captain, away back in the 'SOs,
after the body of the Inflated jumper
had been taken from the Genesee river
and buried in the village cemetery
without ceremony Of any kind, was IS
follows:
Sam Patch-Such Is Fame"
This board stood at the head of
Patch's grave until the semi-centennial
celebration in Rochester. N. Y. Then
profane hands were laid upon it. The
roughly hewn slab was exhibited. Aft
er the celebration 1t was not replaced.
1t was either lost or seized upon by
some relic hunter who cherished it In
secret
Since Marshalps hand raised that
slab no one has ever taken the trouble
to mark the grave in any way, says
the Rochester Post Express. Old resi-
dents Of Charlotte knew Of the loca-
ton by two old stumps, but within
the last two years these have rotted
away. The grave is now unmarked.
Wild blackberry bushes are matted
over the spot.
The fame Of Sam Patch, such as 1t
was, has probably penetrated farther
than that Of any other person who
ever made Rochester his abiding place.
The exploits Of Sam were seized upon
and embodied in a book of nursery
rhymes, which will be remembered by
many. although long out of print. The
rhyme was mere doggerel. Many will
remember Sans reputed first jump, as
described In the book. 1t was from
the chicken house roof at his home,
and Sam landed plump on the back
Of a goose. The mother Of Sam was
said to have been greatly grieved over
the damage to the goose, but joyful
over the escape of her son. Here are
two lines from this poem"
Come to me, my pride, my joy
| NrOOSe lOT uillheIs NiiOu ti'S SSS'
In the minds eye of the uniformed
he has been pictured as an athlete OF
imposing height and proportions, keen
of eve and steady Of nerve. Historians
Of unquestioned yeracity aver that
Sam was short and fat and not afraid
of fiagons of any size. In the age In
which be lived he was regarded as
"shiftless." He would now be termed
hobo and legally "vagrant-" His
home was no more In Rochester than
elsewhere, but be claimed the Flower
City as his own. After the death
glorious" he gained a standing he
never attained In life.
Patch's reputation. or notoriety, was
not all gained in Rochester He made
a Jump at Paterson. n. J., and later
jumped into the Niagara river from
a ledge Of rock projecting from the
bank at a point more than half the
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
as the summons of the count was heard
at the opposite entrance.

as the summons of the count was heard
at the opposite entrance.
II required some hours of retirement
and silence in the solitude of her own
chamber to restore to Rose anything IKE
her usual tranquility. The excitement OF
the last four-and-twenty hours had their
effect on her, and every nerve was thrill
ing to the tension produced by it, Quiet
was impossible; so she fastened her door,
and walked the floor to work off in some
degree the restless agitation she felt.
When she had succeeded in wearying
herself with the exercise she sat down,
and leaning back among the cushions,
laughingly and resolutely shut her eyes,
with the determination to sleep. This
was a difficult matter however Her
mind was not quite composed yet. Rose,
after she had bathed her face, had her
hair re-arranged and made some altera-
tions in her dress and descended to the
saloon.
Louis was gone to the village. The
marquis and his friend, Count Frederic,
walking together on the terrace, were en-
gagged in conversation. The Countess
Marie, in one corner, read quietly from
favorite book. Helen Montauban
worked at her embroidery and
wore a brighter and better pleased ex-
preston than in the morning; for Fran
els Egerton was away. She beckoned
Rose Immediately to her side.
"Truant! where have you beenT she
ak ha
girl sit by her and stroked her bright
hair.
I'm my chamber, Helen" answered
Rose, laying her pretty head against the
shoulder of her companion, with happy
and loving confidence.
"A penance of solitude and reflections,
my fair sister? What sin have you COM
mitted"
'No sin-no penance was mine. ! was
restless. | went to become calm and
quiet"
"And succeeded, l think. But what
ails you, Rose3 What Is In your eyes
your face? Some reflex from underlying
emotions-glad emotions. You have had
good news"
"No--yes! All, do not ask meat least,
not nowI' laughed the young girl. Come
to my chamber to-night-wlll you, Helen
or, will come to yours; It does not mat.
ter which; and then l will tell you what
cannot-dare not tell you now, here, In
this broad daylight, with eyes and carr
all about US. Yes-ah, yes, Helen! am
gladw She laid her face on Helen'I
breast and clasped her arms about her
A strange expression fitted for mo
ment over the countenance of Mademoi
selle Montauban. 1t filed her dark eyei
with a glance of quick and searching
meaning, as they rested f1edly on Rose
But 1t was only for an instant; for Ros'
lifted her head again, and those sweep
ing, jetty eyelashes veiled every gleam oi
the awakened spirit.
ITO bs continued)
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MenaCing Niagara falls.

Ea3H@N HE disturbing announcement IN mdue ny Tue
III @E& commissioners of the New York State Preser-
III yaton of Niagara that the operation Of power
= Acompanies and the construction of commercial
IE7g$NV and drainage canals threaten to diminish the
EGEIa total overflow at the Falls TO serious extent
The characterize the danger not merely
theoretical but measurable and substantial The Amer-
can power companies remove from the Niagara River
nearly 100000 gallons Of water minute or per cent OF
the total flow over Falls The diversion Of the water
of the Great from their natural outlet the ST. Law
system by the Chicago drainage canal which s to
remove from Lake Michigan 100000 cubic feet of water
minute by the projected canal from Lake Michigan to the
Mississippi Wisconsin, and by numerous Canadian
canal water power projects under construction In
contemplation contribute Importantly to the impair
ment Of the Falls The Commissioners regret that the
New York Legislature and the Canadian Government have
granted the right to withdraw large volume of water
from the Falls The Canadian authorities criticized for
allowing the companies to unsghy constructions In
Victoria Park in full view of the American and Canadian
reservations.
The Commissioners say that aside from its educational
and aesthetic Importance the Niagara Falls reservation Is
valuable asset Of the State 1t has been profitable in
vestment and has afforded practical demonstration in
this country Of principle long acknowledged in European
cities and countries that the preservation of the beautiful
the picturesque and the historic pays"
II is too late to prevent the partial despoment Of the
Falls by companies whose rights have vested The de-
strucon of the great natural curiosity by the artificial
haustion Of the water supply may be remote but its
tinction is evidently regarded something than
possibility by the Commissioners Philadelphia Ledger
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Firth Of Forth the of Scotland to the Clyde the
west coast The canal will tunnel the Highlands near
Loeb Lomond.
When this canal is completed vessels and steamers will
cut through the island instead of going around England
Ireland The sailing distance from the Clyde to ports on
the east Of Scotland will be reduced 500 miles, while from
other connections the saving will be all the way from 150
to 4S7 miles. This canal will cost much the Mica
raguan canal
The the world s cut up territorially the more
fertile 1t will be- industraly and social Every internal
external improvement that makes trade economic
and swift is agent of peace and of good
will In being an agent of Industrial promotion.
The cheaper barrel of flour is landed In the pantry
other things being equal the mouths big and little
will there be to consume bread.
President Eliot should not overlook the intimate rela
ton there is between cheap wealth and early marriages
and between economic civilization and the productivity
the race
Every new facility In commerce and trade every god
speed given to trac is godspeed to population quality
well quantity considered AS wealth is cheap and
women are dear.-Boston Journal
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
Cautious Mamma.

"If your daughter keeps practicing
she will become an accomplished musi-
cian," said the teacher.
Il don't care for that" said Mrs.
Cumrox. 1--WE are having Muriel take
music lesson from you because you
were recommended as the most expen-
sive teacher in the city. II she learns
to play too well some people who don't
know us might think she makes her
living that way. Washington Star.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
1T WAS THE WRONG JESSIE.
DiIemSaa of Young Man Who Csurted
q Girl In the dark,

DiIemxaa of Young Man Who Courted
Girl In the Dark.
Thomas Schureman, who lives on
Holly avenue, in West Indianapolis, u
few weeks ago, made bad loan, and,
In lieu Of the money, he was over
whelmed with the borrowers gratitude
and a magic lantern. The gratitude,
thought Schureman, was without prac-
teal value, but the magic lantern
might be pressed into service. The ma
chine was set up and q number Of pri-
vate exhibitions were given, attended
by Mr.. Schureman, the operator, and
Mr.. Schureman's dog, Blk.
A state of perfection was reached In
the course of time, and, the other night,
a number of friends were invited to the
Schureman home to witness the first
public exhibition of the collection OF
slides. Unfortunately for the host he
invited a man who was engaged to a
girl. The man could not appear on
time, but the girl took her chair at the
hour set The seat at her side was re-
served for the young man.
Half the performance was over when
Schureman's assistant at the door was
interrupted In his observation Of the
pictures by the appearance Of the be-
lated young man. Where's Miss
Heustic sittingT he asked.
AS we'll as the darkness would per
mit-and 1t might be said that the room
was as dark as could be-the usher
directed the new arrival to the seat re-
served for him.
Here" said Mr. Schureman, bring
ing the picture into focus, I'VE find real
Japan-Japan unsullied by contact with
the Western world Of commerce, far
from the"
Just then a girl sitting three chairs
from the front felt her hand pinched,
and saw vaguely young man take bis
seat at her side.
Great Scott! jessie" said the voice
in her ear, emerging from the black.
ness. I've had most dreadful time
finding this seat in the dark. That fel'
low at the door said it was no use; that
people coming In late ought to sit wher.
ever they could. told him had to
sit by you, and that was going to sill
there or break up the meeting. He
wasn't on, you see. Geel Oh, Jessie
I'm so glad l found you. You DOM
| know"
For generations this imposing i'm
personatlon of the god has watched
over its thousands of worshipers
India-India, the land of mystery
philosophy, and age-has at last found
the germ Of progress buried in iti
| breast"
"You are not wearing my ringl Wha
does this mean? Have you taken 1t off
Have you ceased to"
"Sh! Keep still want to listen"
"From the California shores we cal
already discern the smoke of our grea
factories. We get a breath Of tn,
energy of our crowded streets; we fee
the rush and jostle of our enterpri-'
Isn't that pretty?' whispered tn
girl.
what do l care for that, whel
you--- oh, Jessie, miner
what land is greater than this
What nation stronger; where the fla
more honored. more revered than on
own Stars and Stripesr
And as the lights fared up to wolf
accompaniment, the young man dlscoy
cred why he had missed Jessle's ring
1t was another girl.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
The sequel.

II have written an article on How to
Live on $3.50 Week." he explained
to the editor
well" said the editor. you had bet
ter write the sequel to it."
II do not understand"
why. How to Get the Two-hfty.' "
Baltimore American.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26

idiots! Pigs! Beasts! Do you hear
or not2 Be off and take your seats!'
THAT is for u.s." say the peasants.
"Dimitri, Ivan, hurry up. We must
take our seats"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
THE GLACIER
Published Every Thursday
$I.6O A YEAR.

Advertising, 80 cents per inch, single
column, per month; one-half inch or
less, 25 cents. Reading notices, 8 cents
a line each insertion.
THE GLACIER prints all the local
news fit to print.
When you see it in THE GLACIER
you may know that others see it.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
A Courageous Joh.

Colonel Bragg-rve fought and bled
for my country. sir; I've
Alex. Smart-Yes, but did you ever
help your wife hang PicturesI-ohio
State Journal.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26

men, with one possible exception Is the richest Of men.
He sits high up his pile of money and there few
friends, or nOne near him.
He s SO high up on his pile of gold that he cannot tell
true friend from false And 1t is hard for him to
believe that he has any real friend He looks down and
across the country to the miserable tramp poddng with
his bundle and his feet along the dusty road he
almost feels that he envies that miserable creature vague
ly speculating about his next meal
He imagnes the human failure to be free from care
and therefore happy He enyes him his good digestion
his good appetite his sound sleep and the fact that he is
not surrounded by hypocritica pretensons
The tramp looks up at the thousandtime millionaire
with the feelings of envy.
He thinks what he would do If he had all that money.
He plans he rudges along all of banquets all
sorts Of revenges those who have ltreated him. all
sorts of rewards for the small kndnesses he may have
received.-New York Journal
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Ihe Worlds RAILWAYS.

- HE archiv fur Eisenbahnwesen shows that In
1.-THE first year of the present century the world
flor the first time exceeded 100000 miles of rail-
- Away At the end of 1901 the worlds total
IRFSMlNN Imeage 507,515 miles At present 1t is
EzS Habou 532 500 miles At the end of 1901 the dis
tributiOn Europe S07 70S miles, ASIA Al 84 Africa
H. 1877 North America, 226503 South America, 2S654;
Australia 1868 India is the chief contributor Asias
mileage though Russa's railroad enterprises
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
Back to the Land.

~N is sometimes forgotten that eli the worlds
ENwH Hweath must come out Of the ground. There is
HWl Hnot article Of food, Of Dress of luxury not
SSsssAw-zA ship or cannon, not book news
H6%NNhupaper printing press, not cottage
kS0N@keA Apaace not even the money that in
commerce which Ia not drawn from the EARTH and the
magnet that draws forth the material and shapes it is
human intelligence II the land Of ireland is deficient In
coal and metallic has still the germs of other fruit
funess only needing strenuous cultivation If attention
given to chemistry and natural science by the farmers
of the country and by those who should actively promote
the scientific education of the farmers sons the world
may before second generation has passed complete
regeneration of Ireland fitting it to compete with
in the struggle for prosperity with all other ands-Irish
Times
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
Loneliness.

HE most hideous state imaginable is that Of
solitude, Man is made for company, to act
with others, in his interests, his amusements,
and all features of his life.
In this country success is measured usually
by money, and in this country the lonellest of
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26

Pesslmists are people who 60 around
looking for thorns TO sit on.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26

What a happy world thil would be
II people couldn't borrow trouble with.
out putting up collateral security.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
Like PhiIippine SERVICE

Experience seems to be proving.
says the San Francisco Bulletin, that
not only is the Philippine service at
tractlve to soldiers who have never
been there. and are anxious to cross
the seas to see what dreams may come
in the land Of adventure that our
Oriental possessions have become, but
also those who have been there some
time already are eager to remain.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-11-26
Commerce and Wed ock.

MoNG the great enterprises of the year be-
sides the railway in the Uganda in Africa to
the sources of the Nile is Scotland's great
canal which will save hundreds of miles Of
carriage and will cost S50,0O0,OOO.
This new ship canal will extend from the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28
WAS A HAPPY
WEDDING PARTY
Marriage of Miss Louise Fair and
Mr.. Guy Skinner Solemnized
Thanksgiving Night

The wedding of Miss Louise Fair
and Mn Gay Skinner was solemnized
at the home of the brides father,
F.euyy Fair, on Normal Hill at 8
O'Clock Thursday night.
The idea of a chrysanthemum we'd
ding was carried throughout in detail
Tie entire house was thrown open to
The eighty guests that were present,
and the rooms were handsomely dec
Grated with srilax and chrysanthe-
NUNS.
Under canopy of chryanthemums
and smilax, the groom and his best
man awaited the arrival of the bride,
who proceeded by the bridesmaid,
came attended by her father. The
beautiful strains of the wedding march
played by Mrs. Coldren, gradually died
away as the marriage vows were pro-
nounced by Rev. r. T. Guernsey.
After the ceremony the bride and
groom were the recipients of many
congratulations. A sumptuous .repast
was served to the guests, who made
merry until the small hours of the
morning.
The bridesmaid was Miss Grace
Kelsey and the best man, Mr.. Hal
Beach, both of this city. Mr.. S. d.
White acted as master of ceremonies.
The bride was handsomely gowned
in silk voil over taffeta en- train, and
wore a veil She carried brides roses
the gift of the groom. The brides
maid was becomingly gowned in silk
organdie over taffeta. The groom and
best man wore the conventional black.
Mrs. skinner is one of Lewiston's
most popular Young ladies, daughter
of Mr.. Henry Fair of the firm of Fair
& Thompson in this city. Mr.. Skinner
is the son of Ex-mayor w. H. Skinner
and is connected with the Bee Hive
in this city.
The dav of the wedding was the
eighteenth birthday of the bride.
The happy young couple were the
recipience of many valuable presents.
They will make their future home in
this city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

Stone lives" she was strongly tempted
to throw open the window and declare.
mo. this is where the Widow Stone
lives!'
Novod.,s now sana+or ErSNno,s g
Newlands. ranks as one of the rich
men of congress, in which he has had
ten years experience as a representa-
tive. He is known as the senator
from Chevy Chase" from the fact that
he was the principal promoter of that
Washington suburb. which lies just
across the Maryland line. In the house
he was regarded as the champion of
national irrigation for arid lands
Albert J. Hopkins. the Illinois sen
ator who retired Billy Mason to pri-
vate life, is as unlike Mason as it is
= II
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

L. McLaurin. He has had ten years
experience In the house of representa-
tives and has long been a friend and
follower of Tillman.
James p. Clarke, who succeeds James
K. Jones. chairman of the Democratic
national committee, as senator from
Arkansas, has been governor of the
state and is noted for his aggressive
qualities. Although only forty nine, he
has been nicknamed "Old Cotton Top. .
on account of his snow white hair.
Senator William Joel Stone, sue
cessor of George Graham Vest of Mis-
souri,, lawyer, ex-governor of Missouri
and vice chairman of the Democratic
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

or money and was glad to take a job
as schoolteacher in a country district
After one term he went to Astoria and
hung out his single as lawyer
Senator Fulton has been prominent
in Oregon politics since 1880 and an
active campaign worker. He was elect
ed TO the United States senate as a
Republican, to succeed Joseph Simon
also a Republican.
James Bennett McCreary, new sena-
tor from Kentucky, is no stranger in
congress, having served twelve years
in the lower house. He has long been
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

the crowd that he was not required tc
sing in congress, and they all supported
him at the election. Senator McCreary
is Familiarity known to friend and foe
alike as "Oily Jeems," a tribute to his
skill in getting out of tight situations.
The new senator from Idaho, Weldon
B. Hepburn, is probably the biggest
man in that body, tipping the beam at
80 pounds. He is native of Penn
sylvania. of Quaker descent, and has
lived in Idaho about twenty years.
Lee Slater Overman, the new North
{ rolina senator is an A. B. and NJ
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

longs to the anti-Addicks wing of the
Republican party. James Frank Alice,
the long term senator, is a prosperous
Dover jeweler and conducts other en-
terprises of magnitude. He succeeded
j. Edward Addicks as president of the
Bay State Gas company, and he and
Addicks have been closely associated
IN business and politics. Senator Alice
is of French Huguenot descent. and MS
name was originally D'Allee.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28
INTERNATIONAL BATTLE
Lightweight Champions of England
and America to BE Matched

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2S.-Willie
Britt, manager for his grother Jimmy,
the lightweight champion of the world,
is negotiating with the National
Sporting club of London, for a fight
with White, the English champion. 1t
is proposed to bring the international
battle off in London in the early part
of January.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

years in the house of Representatives
before he became senator.
Chester l. Long Of Kansas takes his
seat in the United States senate with
an experience of three terms in the
house of representatives to give him
confidence 1t was he who defeated
the famous "Sockless" Jerry Simpson.
The new wearer Of the senatorial
toga from Oregon, Charles w. Fulton
of Astoria makes his initial bow as a
lawmaker In the national halls of con
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

teen years. In 1880 Maryland sent him
back as senator and he was returned
in 1886, 1892 and 1902 Thus, with
eighteen years as senator and. fourteen
an page and postmaster, the Maryland
statesman has actually spent half his
sixty-four years Of life in the United
States senate. He does not drink or
smoke, is usually urbane In manner
and is immaculate in dress. I'm one
Of my campaigns" he said recently,
Il attended a negro camp meeting, and
the colored preacher, seeing that white
people were present thus referred to
as in his prayer, Lor', hab mercy on
our white bredderen an take good
care OBJ dem when dey go to that place
from which no bone OBJ traveller ever
returneth.'
Reed Smoot, the new senator from
Utah, is native of Salt Lake City, an
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-28

national COM
mittee, is a ma :
tive of Ken
lucky and an
LII. d. of Mis-
souri, universe
ty. At one time
the senator's po-
litical affairs
kept him SO
m u C b a w a V
from home that
on a certain
lonely evening
when Mrs. Stone
heard a man
o u t s id e say,
"This is where