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Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
Brief and Brainy.

Not since the crusades has there been
such a crusade as this one Of the Proh1-
bition party and the w. G. T. U. against
the liquor traffic.-Rev. Ray Palmer.
The prohibitory law of Maine is better
enforced than are the restrictive features
of license laws in license states.-Mrs. L.
M. N. Stevens, National President w. G.
T. u, who has spent her entire life in
Maine.
What does the saloon care for law?
1t is primarily a breaking institution.
1t glibly prates that prohibition doesn't
prohibit, thereby proclaiming itself a law
breaker.-Mrs. Frances e. Beauchamp,
Pres. Kentucky w. G. T. U.
We see the women ministering to the
needs Of suffering humanity made so by
strong drink, while the voters sanction
the license system, and the church stands
by, approving our reformatory work, but
refusing to enter the fight actively against
the traffic itself.-Mrs. Ella A. Boole,
Pres. N. Y. State w. G. T. U.
1t is a shame that the church arouses
so little hatred, so little enmity, so little
excited and aggressive opposition from
liquor saloons and gambling hells, and
brothels and corrupt politicians, as 1t
does today. 1t ought to be too hot for
them to live in it's neighborhood without
being scorched into remorse.-Louis AL
bert Banks, D. D.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
Tit for Tat.

The best day of all the year to do
good is the day of the primaries
Searchlight, organ of the Anti-Saloon
League of California.
There is one better, vastly better; it
is election day. Our Anti-Saloon
League friends, quoted above, put
high estimate on the value of the pri-
mary to good citizenship because it
gives good citizens an opportunity to
work for the better of several men
who aspire to office through the
stronger parties. To those whose
hope is in such parties, even though
those parties are committed to the
perpetuation Of the saloon, primary
day is better day than election day.
It at least gives them an opportunity
to work for the better-or, as often
happens, the less Objectionable
two or more men, while on election
day they can only help to carry out the
party program. If they fail to do So
especially If they ''kick'-they lose
caste as party men and are cast out
as the filth and offscouring of-the
Prohibitionists. .Prohibitionists are
saved all such worry and loss of
power. They are not compelled in
most states to take part in the pri-
mary election. A nomination by that
party is certificate of good char
acter. Every Prohibition vote is
counted, weighed and measured. No
one doubts it's meaning and few who
believe in the outlawry of the saloon
at all doubt that were that party
placed in power the saloon would die.
The Prohibition vote, small as it is,
but intelligent, persistent and impe1l-
ed by conscience, is tremendous
power today and the forerunner of the
complete union at the ballot box Of all
equivalent to it's complete suppression.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
RUNNING TO WIN.

During the last few weeks Pennsyl
vania Prohibition papers have been
giving the fall election returns in a
large number of the towns of that
state, in which the Prohibition party
stood second or close third. The OBJ
ject has been to show that in hundreds
of places that party can, if it will,
reach second place, and so be emit
tied to minority representation in
county and local offices. AS result
of this sort Of agitation there are be-
lieved to be more local candidates in
the field for the February elections
than ever before. Evidences are null
tiplying that the Prohibition party is
lust getting on it's fighting clothes.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
WHO CARES? DRIVE ON!

Among the fruits of the saloon bust
ness gathered in st. Paul this month
are:
1. A bullet in the brain of saloon
keeper, probably directed thither by
his own hand.
2. A woman, barefooted, and clad
only in her night-dress, driven into the
street in the night by her drunken hus-
band
8. The death at the lookup of a
well-educated son of a prominent
Episcopal rector of Ireland
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
AN EPocH-MAKING EVENT.

The election Of United States sena-
tors at SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, was match
less opportunity to bring the princi-
pies and aims of the Prohibition party
before an audience practically as large
as the public press could reach. And
splendidly did Chairman and Repre-
sentative Stewart improve that oppor-
tunity. The day will be red letter
day in the history of the reform. The
speech was masterpiece. The speak
er was one of the rising statesmen of
the better day about to dawn.
Backbone. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. ;) 1897-1906, 1903-02-01
THE BREADTH OF THE ISSUE
REQUIRES A PARTY SQUARE
LY COMMITTED TO 1T.

Fifteen or twenty years ago when
arguing on the best method of abolish
ing the saloon one would frequently
hear it said that "the Republican
party will yet take up the prohibition
ISSUE" How long has it been since
you last heard that assertion made?
Why is it so rarely made in these
later years? Is the saloon any more
tolerable than formerly? Is there
any less necessity for the aid of po-
litical party in order to secure it's
overthrow? Is there less interest in
this issue among the masses, either in
the Republican party or outside of it?
To all these queries we must answer
an emphatic, No.
Then why does not this party which
has in it's ranks such large numbers
of haters of the saloon lead an on
slaught against it? 1t is because the
saloon issue is too momentous to be
taken up and settled ION the side" So
much is at stake in it's solution, the
saloon is so backed by ignorance, ap-
petite and greed, that no party except
one organized for that purpose could
array itself against it without instant
ly losing a sufficient proportion Of it's
own voting strength to defeat it at the
polls. 1t could recoup it's losses thus
suffered only by pressing the saloon
issue with all possible earnestness and
winning a sufficient number of votes
from among the temperance men Of
other parties and from those not now
opposed to the saloon, to keep itself in
power. 1t is evident that such fight
would for the time largely engross the
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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23

Wong Hing Quang, American naa
Henry or Tom, light compIexioned
round face, weight about 170 pounds
about five feet five inches tall, talk.
pretty good English. Was wearing
black hat and dark American clothes
wears No. shoes.
Henry or Tom, left IIeppner Wedres-
day, July 18th, headed presumably for
Susanville, Grant county.
Wire all information to T. b. JOIN.
son, Condor, or +. NJ. Shut, Heppner
Oregon. WONG HOOK.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
%10O Re ward.

One hundred dollars is offered by
Wong Hook, OF Portland, Oregon, for
information leading to the arrest and
conviction one Wong Hing Quang,
American name Henry, a Chinaman,
who is supposed to have murdered
Wong Ching at Heppner Junction, on
Saturday, July II, 1908, and taken from
the said Wong Ching about 5000. One
half of any OF said money recovered
from said Wong Hing Quang will also
be paid to the party giving information
which will lead to the arrest and con
vlction of the said Wong HING Quang.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
SERIOUS ACCIDENT,
Several People Injured by Over
turning Of "a Hack.

Quite serious accident occurred on
the Willow creek road opposite the up,
per end of the Price Florence place, last
Sunday evening.
A party consisting of J. T. Mitchell,
NJ. L. Cantwell, Mrs. Frances Cantwel
and baby, Mrs. NJ. Z. Cantwell and
Mrs. J. W. GOWNS, were driving along
the road when the team became fright
ened at a COW and jumped from the
grade, overturning the vehicle with the
occupants under it. 1t was a general
mix up and considerable trouble was
experienced in getting out of the wreck.
Lee Cantwell received a severe cash
on the head. Mrs Frances Cantwell
was badly bruised. Mrs. !. w. Cow
ms received the greatest injury, two
ribs being broken, besides several bad
bruises. Mrs. NJ. T.. Cantwell was also
badly bruised.
Fortunately help arrived soon after
the accident and the injured parties
were well cared for
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
WILLOW GREER C0AL MINES
operations Going on with Re
ncwcd Activity.

Operations at the Willow creek coal
mines are going ahead with renewed ac-
tivity. The coal bunkers with ca
pacity of - tons have been completed
and are constructed with view to quick
loading of wagons, this being the only
method of transportation at present.
Steel track for coal cars in tunnel No.
), has been put in and the first actual
mining for commercial purposes will be
commenced right away. For the pres
ent, it is the intention of the company
to mine only for the supply Of the local
demand, owing to inadequate transpor-
tation facilities. 1t will be necessary to
freight everything by wagon and team.
Heppner's coal supply will soon be
coming from the Willow creek basin.
The people here are anxious to use this
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
the Canyon CITY News. John A

the Canyon City News. John Am.
brose, the stock inspector, and his dep
uties are enforcing the law to the salts
faction of all Under the permit sys-
TEN each of the sheep owners are al
otted a certain portion of the hills and
by this plan the numerous rows, shoot
ing affairs and other troubles are great
ly lesseped.
Roadmaster J. T. Mitchell has finished
the road work along Balm Fork and
Hinton creeks and is now engaged on
the road down by w. O. Minors stock
farm. To repair the roads damaged by
the food, has taken an immense amount
of work with large force of men, and
as the work is we'll along, the force of
wCrkmen s being cut down to handle
the usual amount of work Mr.. Mitch
ell intends to keep about four men
steady which he thinks will be enough
to take care of present needs. a por-
tion Of tie Willow creek road has not
vet been worked since the high water
and this road will soon be given atten
ton. Mr.. Mitchell is working hard and
is giving good service.
Hon. Henry Blackman, representa-
tive tor the Lewis and Clark Exposition,
left Monday for Pendleton, Elgin and
Baker City. Mr.. Blackman is collecting
wool for an exhibit. Being so well ac-
quainted with warehousemen and wool
growers throughout Eastern Oregon,
he is meeting with great success and is
getting the choice of the feeces and
will no doubt collect the finest exhibit
Of woods ever shown in America. Mr..
Blackman is a good Judge OF wool and
is taking a great personal interest in the
matter. On this trip Mr.. Blackman
will finish collecting for the present.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
Promising Young Artist.

Heppner Blackman, son OF Hon.
Henry Blackman, of this city, is max
ing rapid progress in his studies and is
promising young sketch artist. Re-
Gently he furnished a sketch of his
father to the Oregonian, which was a
very creditable, and highly spoken OF
Hepp will some dy hold a good
position.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23

coal on account of the quality making
it desirable. The coal beng very hard,
is clean and for domestic use will be
leading product.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1903-07-23
The Week s News
Local and Personal Happenings
in and About the City.

l.
Monday.
w. P. Scrlvener went to Portland,
Monday.
Hon. G. w. Phelps went to LaGrande,
Tuesday.
Rufo Blake left Monday morning for
Colorado.
Hiram Wickersham left for Pendle.
ton, Monday.
Dan stalter left for the Mayfower
mines, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Irwin are camp
ing on Rhea creek.
Thaddeus Armstrong of Goldendale,
Wash, is visiting in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w Morrow were
passengers for Portland, Monday.
Mrs. P. O. Borg and son Frank were
passengers for Portland, Monday.
Mrs. Elder started yesterday morn
ing for Sumpter where she will visit her
daughter.
Phil Cohn has purchased the P. M.
Howard residence property. The price
paid was $l2O0
Condor is now to have a bank. The
business will be opened up as soon as
building can be erected.
?. O. Borg has purchased the resi-
dence lot formerly owned by Mrs. E
der. The price paid was $500.
Attorney g. w. Rea, who has been
very sick, went to Hot Lake, Monday,
in the hope OF beneftting his health.
a. L. Ayers went to Portland Mon
day. Mr.. Ayers is now engaged in con-
ducting the Abbott, fashionable room
ing house.
Attorney Geo. F. Welch returned to
Portland Monday. after visiting friends
here for several days. He is much i'm
proved IN health.
This has been the hottest week of
the season. For several days the mer-
curry has been lingering near the ninety
mark in the shade.
Charles E. Dustin of Portland, was
in the city yesterday evening He left |
this morning for Long Creek where he
will visit relatives.
Gussie Ayers drove over from John
Day and took his mother Mrs. J. L. |
Ayers aud sister Ella out to their ranch.
They will stay until Fall
Mrs. l.. G. Atherton, of Dayton,
Wash, who has been visiting her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. j. V. Crawford,
returned Tuesday. Otheo Crawford
went to Dayton with her.
Garfield Crawford is suffering from a
crushed foot, caused by a heavy piece
of stone falling on it while handling
freight at the depot. He will not be
able to attend to bis work for several
days.
W. O. Minor, the fine stock breeder is
now preparing his show herd OF Short
horns for exhibition at the State fair
lie is considerably handicapped tins
season in the way of feed, as the high
water carried away all of his corn and
baets, leaving green feed very scarce.
The cattle are being fattened only on
hay and grain.
Fred Hewitt, postmaster at Ukiah,
was arrested Thursday morning by F.
j. Clark, postal inspector, for buying
merchandise with two cent stamps and
making fraudulent returns in violation
of the postal laws. He waived exam
inaton and gave $500 bonds to appear
before the November grand jury at !
Portland. 8
1t is reported that the sheepmen of {
the Long Creek district are well pleased I
with the new law which requires rang '
ers to obtain a permit before they can
move their sheep to the mountains, says I
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21


RAILROAD Assessment has been
increased by the State Board of
Equalization nearly half million
dollars or $4S8, 749, 80, making the
total valuation of the railroad
property of the state Tor assess
ment purposes $27, O77, 1853. SO.
OF the lines that the valuation
was raised is the Grand Island
& Wyoming. The value was
raised from So, 400 a mile to 49,
700, an increase of $500. This
road runs through Custer county
from the south east to the north
west, distance of 56.2S miles.
This gives an increased Valuation
in the county of $22,512, or a
total valuation of S219, 336. 90.
Gov. Mickey is quoted with say
ing that when the new revenue
law goes into effect that he looks
for railroad property to be as
sessed three times higher than it
is now, as the new law provides
that all property shall be assess
ed at one fifth its cash value.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

free of debt amid the rejoicing
of those both inside and out of
the church, who have toiled so
faithfully and contributed so
literally to bring success to this
noble enterprise. The church is
not large 2sx38. but is substanti-
ally built, and is nicely finished
inside and out, and cost about
ST., 300. The walls and ceiling
are steel, with raised floors, front
and rostrum nicely carpet ed /.
The pews are comfortable and
attractive. A beautiful pulpit,
manufactured by Norcutt and
Chaplin who are the builders of
the church and three nicely up
holstered chairs occupy the ros-
trum. The people Of Custer
Center are to be congratulated
upon the completion of their
beautiful house of worship. The
members of the church join in
rendering their heartful thanks
to the many who are sot MEM
bers for their hearty cooperation
and their liberal contribution,
without which success would
hardly have been possible.
w. +. PERRY.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

a showing of the necessity of
the school and the great benefits
that the state would derive by
the school being located at Bro
ken Bow and back that showing
with the guarantee of cash
bonus that compares favorably
with other competing towns
commensurate with our financial
ability, we will get the school.
A failure in either of these i'm
portant factors would be fatal.
What Is now most necessary is
for our people to stand united
and give all moral and material
aid possible. The bulk of the
aid must come from the citizens
of Broken Bow. While there are
a number in the country as we'll
as a few other towns of the
county that have expressed a
willingness to subscribe to a
fund to help secure the school,
we must make up our minds
that the burden is upon the citi-
zens of this city and the inter
ests of the public as we'll as our
own financial interest depends
upon US doing our utmost in
dividual ability.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

While Hastings and Aurora
seem to have resorted to the bluff
game in their efforts to secure
the new State Normal, Kearney
is making a still hunt that its
competitors may well have need
to fear. Senator DIETRICH seems
to be the Buffer from Hastings
and State Regent Foell for
Aurora. AS both these towns
are favorably accommodated with
schools of higher education they
should not receive serious con.
sideration from the Normal
School Board, as long as the
Central and Western parts of the
state are destitute of higher edu.
cational privileges.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21
custer Center Church Dedicated.

The United Brethren Church
at Custer Center was dedicated
to the Worship of God last Sun
day. Though the elements were
threatening rain and storm, the
people came and filled the house
until every available space was
occupied, and some had to re-
main outside for lack of room,
Rev. Schulz d. d.. of York, Neb.
preached an excellent sermon at
II a. III. which was highly APP
preciated by all. Less than 5000
was needed in order to dedicate
the house free of indebtedness.
After the sermon a call was made
for $3.50, and in less than thirty
minutes there had been received
in cash and subscription 3Ol.6O.
The church was then DEDICATED
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

Gov. Mickey denies the state
ment that he was offered $1,000
each for four of the appointive
Office at his disposal. But he
does say that that amount was
rendered indirectly as consider
alton of receiving the appoint
ment. Each of the applicants
were turned down.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21
Letter List.

The following is the dead
letter list for the week ending
May 10, 1908:
VIM. Chisenhall, ]. G. Hon
aker, John Morford.
Parties calling for the above
will please say advertised.
l.. H. JEwETT, p. NJ.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

date of the State Convention.
The decision of the committee
will determine whether a late or
early convention will be held in
the counties.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

Large School AppOrtionment.

State Treasurer Mortesen has
completed the May apportion-
ment of the state fund to be APP
portioned by the State Superin-
tendent to the several counties of
the state. The amount to be
apportioned is S45O9, 1924. This
is said to be the third largest
amount ever apportioned at one
time.
}, q. Leonard bonded abstrac-
ter. 39ti
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

The park committee has ma
terially improved the appearance
of the city Park by trimming the
trees and having the grass
moved.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

Several of the teamsters and
laundrymen who went on strike
in Omaha have returned to work.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-05-21

The u. p. strike of the boiler
makers has been settled. The
requirement of peice work was
Withdrawn by the road and an
increase of day wages conceded.