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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
Smiling Fields ol POLK County.

Excellent samples Of hay and grain
have been brought to independence
this week. Early oats and spring
wheat have commenced to change col.
or, and the heads OF each are well
filled. Some early hops have been
exhibited in town, which are three
fourths grown. Hay harvest is Deing
pushed rapidly forward. and there is
larger acreage in Polk county this
year than has ever been planted De-
fore. The fruit season, for cherries
and berries has practically passed,
but the plums, prunes and apples are
just commencing to ripen.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
To stay with LeDers.

Honolulu, Aug. Ia number oi
people at the leper settlement on the
island of Molokai, who are not afflicted
with the disease, were recently giver
permission to leave their place of vir.
tual confinement A few availed
themselves Of the opportunity to visit
Honolulu, but others have presented
a petition asking permission to remain
on Molokai. The territorial authori.
ties are carefully scrutinizing the rec.
ords of the petitioners and will grant
the requests of those who are proven
to be of good character.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
Prospects for New Flax Ann.

James, Boyce, millionaire of Mum
Gle. Ind, who is at Salem, is investi-
eating the prospects for new far
mill In that city. He has made for
tune in that business, and is Impress
ed with the idea that such an industry
would be Q paying one there. He Is
much pleased with the excellence Of
the Oregon fax fibre, and may back
Mr.. Eugene Bosse, the local lax-grow-
er, in the construction Of a mill to
manufacture the max fibre irto 8
marketable product.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
Collecting Mining Data.

George E. Boos, Of the United
States Geological Survey, Washing
ton, D. c., is at Baker City, and will
make complete report Of mining in
Eastern Oregon, showing production,
cost of operation, wages, etc. BY act
of congress mineowners are compel.
led to furnish information under pen.
alty.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
HuckIeberrx Season Here.

Huckelberries are beginning to rip
en- in the foothills Of the Blue noun
tains. Never before was there prom
Use of such bountifuI crop there as
is now presented. The season has
been an ideal one for their growth.
There were no early frosts, and as a
consequence none were blighted.
Every bush is loaded, and already
parties are being formed TO go out
and gather the luscious fruit.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
Bricks Made on Coos Rsv.

The first lot of brick just burt al
the new kiln in Catching slough was
delivered this week at North Bend
to be used in making the foundation
for the boilers and engines Of the
woolen mills and sash and door fac
tory. This is the initial burn and
somewhat of an experiment, but from
the appearance of this production
Coos Bay will be able to turn out
first-class brick, much needed indus
try, for heretofore this article had
to be imported,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
condOnes Russian Aggression.

London, Aug. 1.-The Times this
morning prints Toxic dispatch which
says that Corea contemplates repurchas-
ing the lands privately acquired by
the Russians at Yongampho, and after
ward leasing them to Russian holders,
thus legaliEing their tenure, said to
have originally display of Corea's ten.
dency to condone Russia aggression is
commented ON in japan.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06

The approaches and center pier for
the Lewis and Clark draw bridge near
Astoria have been completed and are
ready for the steel draw when 1t ar
rives from the east. 1t has been on
the road for several weeks and ls
expected within a few days.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
3 TRAINS EAST DAILY

Through Pullman standard and tour
let sleeping cars daily TO Omaha, Chi
cago, Spokane; tourist sleeping car daily
10 Kansas city; through Pullman tourist
sleeping cars personally conducted)
weekly to Chicago, and Kansas City,
reclining chair cars lseats free) to the
East daily.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06
LOW RATES

Tickets TO and from all parts of the
United States, Canada and Europe.
Far particulars call on or address
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06

Ocean steamers between Portland and
6an Francisco every five days.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1903-08-06

.. TIERNEY, Agent
Arlington, Oregon
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
Ex-sPEAkER REEDS FORTUNE.
His Literary as Well as Legal Work
Paid Him Handsomely,

The fact that the late Thomas B.
Reed left an estate of $431 ,000 after
all Indebtedness had been discharged,
was a matter Of surprise to people
generally, writes William E. Curtis
in the Chicago Record-Herald. Mr..
Reed always pretended to be very
poor, but some of his intimate friends
were convinced long ago that his pow
erty was an affectation, because they
knew of large fees received by him
from time to time for legal services
and literary work. He never wrote
a line or made a speech for nothing.
Each of the many articles which
from time to time appeared in the
magazines from his pen brought him
$500, and l know of one instance at
least In which he received 500 from
a New York newspaper for an inter
view he prepared with himself upon
a current topic. His lectures brought
him $500 a night. and occasionally in
large cities like New York and Boston
he received $1,000. The year be-
fore he left Congress he delivered
five lectures in one week, for which
he received a check for $4,000.
He estimated his legal services at
very high value, and unless his
clients made a bargain with him in
advance they were sure TO be sur
prised when they received their bills.
There is a story that, while in Lon
don some years ago, he charged John
" and c. B. Farwell of Chicago $4,000
for giving some information to their
English solicitor about the laws of
the United States bearing on the sale
OF their Texas lands, and know
where he made life enemy of one
of his closest friends by sending him
a bill for advice given on a legal
question in what was supposed to be
a friendly conversation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

I look to find Perfection; and the mock
ing stars disclose
soiled spot on the lily and a canker in
the rose
A lovely woman burS sned with self-con-
scious unrepose.
look for Wisdom; and I see preach
or, fresh from school,
Lay off the way 10 heaven with a COM
pass and a rule;
doctor that's charlatan-a teacher
that's a fool.
l look for Virtue; men are flies, who lose
their souls for honey:
The women see their draggled wings, and
laugh and think it's funny
And scorn their fallen sisters-and wed a
man for money!
look for Inspiration; from what cess
pools poets pump it!
Why, even kipling tootles on a penny
pewter trumpet,
And Homer sang the Trojan war-a
struggle for a strumpet!
1 look for Honor; stay awhile-what hon
est men are these?
A politician out for plums, lawyer out
for fees
Go to- IN get lantern and join Do
genes
I look for Gods; I find poor things that
make the angels weep
Jehovah killing Canaanites and eating
And Jove debauching women and Bud
dha sound asleep!
Perfection. Wisdom, Virtue, Inspiration.
They all go up in smoke-they're made
Of very fragile stuff
And yet I'll find them If keep on look
Edwin Meade Robinson in indianapolis
Sentinel.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
leprosv In Hawaii.

The Hawaiian government employs
agents who travel all over the islands
looking for indications of leprosy in re-
mote places. Punishment is so dread
ed that frequently the family of leper
will keep him secreted for year or
two before discovery is made. A per-
son who is supposed to have the dis
ease is sent to the receiving station
in Honolulu, where he is examined by
five medical experts. II "a leper" be
the verdict, money, position, influence
race or color can not change the de-
cree which sends the patient to Mol
okai.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
sEcRET OF HIS SUCCESS.
How a Great Man Is Regarded by His
Home Folks.

How q Great Man is Regarded by His
Home Folks.
The Hon. M. r. ingalls, OF Cincinnati.
the president Of the Big Four railroad
who will deliver an address In Port
land on "Old Home Day." is a Maine
man. and whenever he comes to his
native state always spends a good por-
ton OF his time at Harrison, where he
began the practice OF law. He tells
the following very good anecdote on
himself:
"One evening when I was at Harri.
son on a vacation / had gone to the
village store and Joined the circle Of
loafers that had gathered to talk over
the public and private events OF the
nation, state, town and village. One
old fellow, whom | formerly knew
well. when there came lull In the
conversation, leaned over and said
that he wanted to ask me a question:
81 want to know said he, If 1t is
true that you get salary Of $4,000
. year,?
II admitted that did make as much
rs that in twelve months.
"'Well,' said he, 1t is remarkable
what cheek and brass will do!"-New
York Tribune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

taken the reluctant earth in a last
cbrace.
Before a blazing log fire in the IL
brary Dexter and his wife sat. indu:g-
ing in one OF their many witty dis
cussions, which were as the striking
of flint and steel.
More than once he had risen and
paced the floor, with hands thrust deep
into his pockets. when his wife's keen
wit and woman's instinct met and baf-
fed him.
Come he said, holding out one
hand 10 her, Il don't admit that I'm
beaten by any means, but know one
thing-Im ravenous Let's go and
see if we can't find something cold in
the larder."
Natalie Dexter rose and laid her
hands on her husbands shoulders.
The eyes which looked into his were
so caressing that he went toward her,
but she held him back.
Clarke she said slowly, there's
something want to ask you
You have grown so immensely in the
past year, there is not a trace of the
-the-you will forgive me, dear,-
little touch of intolerance-of egotism
which"
Dexter took the glowing face be-
tween his hands and paused to kiss
the hating lips.
THE improvement" he said slowly,
is the result of an unprofessional
oninion M IOuiee Cummins IN Ros-
ton Globe.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
The Question Answered.

Estill Springs. Tenn, Aug. oath
Many questions are being asked Of
Mr.. c. d. Holt OF this place in regard
to his wonderful recovery. For over
two years he has been down with his
back. He was so very bad that he
could not even lace his shoes. and
from this condition he suddenly ap-
peared well and strong az ever.
1t Is no wonder therefore that his
friends are asking him How did you
do TT"
He tells them all: "Dodd's Kidney
Pills did it," and adds This remedy
is a genuine good medicine and one
that | can heartily recommend to
everybody.
Everyone around here knows how
very bad l was. | was so weak IN
my back that | couldn't do anything
that needed stopping or bending over,
and three boxes Of Dodd's Kidney
Pills made me as you see, as well as
ever l was"
They certainly had a wonderful
effect on my case"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
WAS NOT TOO POPULAR.
Style OF Preaching That Did No
Reach ConureuatIon.

Style OF Preaching That Did Not
Reach Congregation.
A northerner visited friend who
had an estate in the south. and en-
ployed large number of negroes, who
were treated with great kindness, but
who could not keep their hands from
picking and stealing.
The visitor attended their Sunday
service, after which the negro preach.
er asked him how he liked the rermon.
The reply was complimentary, and
Sambo grinned. Then came the re-
mark:
II think you should preach to your
people on the sinfulBess OF theft
stealing fowls, ducks and eggs"
Sambo's face became gloomy, and
he rejoined:
"Well, sab, the truff oh de matter is
I hab tried dat style; but somehow
or oder 1t allus seemed to trow kind
O. GOODNESS ober de meetin'. STRAY
Stories.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
Conservatism Run Mad.

Conservatism is believed to be the
distinguishing characteristic OF Eng
lishmen. young man of Bermuda,
OF English descent, now residing in
New York city, shows that the belief
is wellfounded. He imports his collars
from ST Georges Town, on the island
whefe he was born, not because he
has any prejudice against American
made goods, nor because he can't get
a collar to suit his needs in one Of the
thousand or more shops where collars
are sold, but simply that he is used to
the sort that he imports. It's the
kind I've always had. y know" he
says, by way of explanation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
Three Kinds of Poor.

One of the patriarchs among the
Baptists of this country was Rev. A.
X. Bell. He was leader of the earlier
generation of its clergymen, believing
that charity was only half done un-
less a smile or a jest went with IL.
He was great worker among the poor
and upon one occasion at a public
gathering was Unexpectedly called
upon to speak on The Poor in Large
Cities. DR.. Bell arose solemnly and be.
gan: Ladies and gentlemen, there
are three kinds of poor. There are the
Lords poor, the DEVILS poor and the
poor devils. This will conclude my adj
dress" And the old clergyman sat
down without another word.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
The Condition and the Theory

1t is easy to show them that girl
in domestic service is better paid, has
a better room, is more comfortable.
than she would be working for fac
tory or shop girl wages. but she knows
that in domestic service she will no<
have so much freedom, and she naruS--
ally wants personal freedom as IhD.
FIRST essential to real comfort in lnsl.
II domestic service were a nonresident
calling it wound attract younger wSu>-
en- readily, but until it is they Wiz
spurn II when possible.-Portland Orc
vonian
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
His Eyes Opened

When Natalie Hall married Clarke
Dexter the people who prophesied that
she would not be happy were so
very much in the minority that no one
paid heed to them.
"Dexter's opinion of himself will
have to be whitfield down several
inches before he'll make any woman's
life what it ought to be-" one man had
said.
But every one knew that the
speaker would gladly have stood in
Dexter's shoes, so he did not count.
Nevertheless, not many months had
passed before a vague uncertainty be
gan to grow in the heart of Natalie
Dexter which, had the minority known
II, would have caused them to eXclaim
complacently, Il told you SOL"
AS to Dexter, while still very much
In love with his wife, he frankly ad.
mitted to himself that a woman of
more penetration, in other words, one
more keenly alive to the rare intellect
torney at law, might have proved a
more congenial companion.
1t was a warm day in early summer.
After hard five hours in court Dex-
ter assembled the steps of the pretty
suburban villa which he called home
somewhat before his usual time. With
the jangle of the day still on his
nerves he dropped into low chair on
the piazza.
Presently his own name reached him
as through haze. Dexter opened his
eyes 1azily, realizing that for a mo-
ment he had been blessedly uncon-
scious.
But surely, dear, you and Clarke
are very happy"
through an open window where the
air softly stirred some light draperies,
pricked him into complete wakeful-
ness. An aunt of his wife, who had
been to her as a mother, was visiting
them. Dexter recognized her voice.
He found himself listening intently
for the reply. 1t came gradually
IF you mean do we get on. Aunt
Grace, suppose we do, as we'll as
ltulLo VI AhS pSOpiS We hhONg
perhaps"
But, my dear, that is different from
the married life had hoped for you"
at is different from the married life
I had hoped for myself"
Dexter sat up, too annoyed to realize
that he was listening to conversa-
ton not meant for his ears.
"The fact is" Natalie Dexter
paused.
What, dear?"
at seems abominable to say, but
you are the only mother l have ever
known There would be greater
chance of happiness for Clarke and
me tiff something occurred to disil-
lusionize him little with his own at
tainments."
Had Clarke Dexter walked against
a stone wall on a clear day he would
not have so surprised as he was by
these words in his wife's voice.
But, my dear, Clarke has surely
some right to feel complacent with his
lttainments. Not yet 80, and fast
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

Aching backs are essed.
Hip, back and loin pains
overcome. Swelling OF the
limbs, dropsy signs, and
rheumatic pains vanish.
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment, b TX b
colored, pain I'm passing,
dribbling, frequency, D g q
wetting. Doan's Kidney Pills
remove calculi and gravel,
Relieve heart palpitation,
sleeplessness, h ca d &C b Q ,
nervousness. dizziness.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
A Temple TO Friendship.


"A Temple OF Friendship" said Laura.
enchanted,
I'LL build In this garden-ths thought
Ii divine"
Her temple was built. and she now only
wanted
An image OF Friendship TO place on the
shrine.
She flew to sculptor. who set down be-
fore her
A Friendship. the fairest his art could
invent;
But so cold and so dull. that the youth.
full adorer
Saw plainly this was not the idol she
meant.
"oh. never she cried. could I think OF
enshrining
An image whose looks are 20 joyless
and dim:
But yon little god, upon roses reclining
Wen make II you please, sir, Friend
ship of him."
So the bargain was struck with the lit
tie god laden,
She joyfully flew to her shrine In the
grove.
Farewell" said the sculptor, you're
not the first maiden
Who came but for Friendship and took
away Love-"
Thomas Moore.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27


embroidery. 1t puzzled and almost ir-
ritated him that l could be interested
in what was to him so trivial. When
he turned away the very angle of his
shoulders said as plainly as words
that the mind which could find ABSORB
ton in bundle of colored silks and
piece of fine linen must be small
affair"
A slow red mounted painfully to the
clean-shaven face of the man on the
piazza.
do you know what it brought to my
mind, Aunt Grace?"
mo, dear" Miss Halls voice was
dull with distress.
One Of your days at home in
Washington. When most of the peo-
pie had gone Judge Doane dropped in
for his usual cup of tea. was finishing
a tea-cloth for your birthday and he
came and stood beside me. Presently
he said i wonder if a woman's hands
ever look so charming as when they
are occupied with needlework' And
when you told him that had arranged
the orchids on table and copied them
with my needle he exclaimed, why,
child, you are an artist! That is lit
eral needle painting"
Clarke Dexter's eyes, which a few
hours before had scintillated with the
Joy OF laying skilfully concealed traps
for the feet of an unwary witness,
stared before him in blank amaze
ment.
Judge Doane! Only that morning
he had held in reserve a decision Of
the great justice and played it as his
trump card And this man had found
time to admire his wife's hands and be
interested in her dainty work.
When she spoke again her tone was
so hurt that Dexter felt something
clutch at his heart.
Il don't think Clarke would believe
that | could originate anything-even
a design for fancy work-and the
worst of it is that | am fast descend
ing to the level of his opinion"
The unhappiness in her voice had
been like stream restrained at first,
but gaining such force from the tribu-
taries Of thought that the weak bar
riers Of caution were swept away.
Her next words revealed it's true
depth and current appallingly to the
man who had taken her young life In.
to his keeping. He could have knelt
in contrition and kissed the hem of her
pretty gown.
II shall not offer this cloth to the
church after ALL" she said firmly. Il
have stitched so many bitter disillu.
sions with life into IT, that it would
be sacrilege. There are places can
not bear TO look at. for every thread
was a protest against God"
What was that?" Miss Hall looked
up at a sound on the piazza.
Natalie Dexter went to the window
and drew aside the curtain. Someone
was disappearing around the corner OF
the house, but her vision was too
blurred to distinguish who II was.
II was almost q year later. Win.
ter seemed to have stepped back and
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

makes him intolerant with what he
considers the stupidity of others, es'
pecially with mine"
"Yours?" Miss Halls voice bristled
with Indignation.
Yes, mine. The one fact which
Clarke does not seem to have master
ed is that womans mind may be
as keen as a mans and yet remain
feminine.
Yesterday" she went on, "he stood
and watched me when | took up this
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
Insanity Among the Jews.

Prof. Jacobs found that. whils
among Englishmen the number Of In
sane is 1880 per million, and among
Scotchmen 3,100, the number among
the Jews equals $500. Servia found
one lunatic to every 391 Jews in Italy.
Meyr states that to each 10000 Chris
tians in Germany there are sc insane,
while among the Jews the number
reaches 1911. In Bavaria the proper.
ton is still greater s.S among Chris.
tians and 252 among Jews.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hairs Cattarp
Cure. F.J. CHENEY q CO.. Props, Toledo. u.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Cheney for
the last 10 years and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and financially able TO
carry out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
wALDING, KISNAN & MARyIS, Wholesale Drug.
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Cstarrh Cure 10 taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price Use per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
The Summer Bath.

Nothing is more refreshing or in
MIGRATING in summer than daily
bath. Use soft, tepid water and good
soap. Ivory Soap is ideal for the
bath; it is pure, fathers quickly and
leaves the skin soft and white. The
bath should be taken early in the
morning or just before retiring at
night. ELEANOR r. PARKER.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
The Proper Thinq.

ct hope you do not consider II
wrong for young lady to wear fine
clothes and Jewels" said Miss Gid.
dings.
Certainly not" replied the parson.
"If the heart is full OF vain and
ridiculous things, there can be no OBJ
lection to advertising the fact"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

The great fame of
Doan's Kidney Pills Is
won by the wondrous
power of the free trial to
demonstrate surprising
merit.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
Vesuvius Causes Alarm.

Rome cable: Vesuvius is again
causing intense alarm in the surround.
ing region, the eruptions of the vol.
cano being very heavy, followed by
shocks Of earthquake.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

1t seems strange that the man with
a bad temper isn't any more amiable
when he loses it.
He only employs his passion who
can make no use of his reason.-Ci-
cero.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27
MANY CHILDREN ARE slcKLY.

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children,
used by Mo.her Gray. nurse in Children's
Home. New York. cure Summer Complaint
Feverishness. Headache, Stomach Troubles,
Teething Disorders and Destroy Worms. At
all Druggists. 25c. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

When fortune begins TO smile on
some men they think II is up TO them
to sit down and bask in the smile.
The space between a mans ideal and
the man himself is his opportunity
Margaret Deland.
There Is no greater disaster In love
than the death of the Imagination.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1903-08-27

1t will be time enough TO indict 9th
ers when we have finished the inyen
tory Of our own faults.