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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29

The issues are joined and the peo-
pie must render the verdict.
Shall economy of administration be
demanded, or shall extravaganza be
encouraged?
Shall the wrongdoer be brought 10
bay by the people, or must justice wait
upon political oligarchy?
Shall our government stand for
equal opportunity or for special privi-
lege?
Shall it remain a government OF law
or become one Of individual caprice?
Shall we cling to the rule OF the
people, or shall we embrace benefi-
cent despotism?
With calmness and confidence, we
await the peoples verdict.
If called to the Office of president.
I shall consider myself the chief mag
istrate Of all the people, and not OF
any faction, and shall ever be mind
full of the fact that on many ques-
tions of national policy there are hon
est differences of opinion. I believe
in the patriotism, good sense and alb
solute sincerity of all the people. l
shall strive to remember that he may
serve his party best who serves his
country best.
If it be the wish of the people that
I undertake the duties Of the presi-
dency. 1 pledge myself, with Gods
help, to devote all my powers and en-
ergy to the duties of this exalted
Office. Very truly yours,
ALTON B. PARKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29
WORLDS FAIR ST. LOUIS.

Louisville and Nashville Railroad
II you are going to the Worlds Fair you
want the best route. The L. d N. s tne
shortest, quickest and best line. Three
trains daily. Through Pullman Sleeping
Cars and Dining Cars. Low Rate I1eke"
sold daily. Get rates from your local agent
and ask for tickets via L. 4 N. sfofoFks
ALLOWED At MAMMOTH CAVE.
All kinds of information furnished on ap'
,,,o.+,on n HOLLENBECK,
Dist. Pass. Agent, Atlanta, ae'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29
TALES OF THE INDIANS.

TALES OF THE INDIANS.
H,ere Were Some In 1905 Who Had
Never Heard a Gun Fired.
Eyen as late as the year 1906 there
we're Indians on the North American
continent who had never seen or
heard a gun, had never seen tobacco
smoke, and were capable or worship
ping the white men who controlled
these wonders. The Rev. A. G.
Morice tells Of some Of the adven-
lures of Sion Fraser, who has stamp
ed his name ON Canada. Father Mo
rice writes az follows: "On landing
at Lake Stuart Frasers men, to i'm
press the natives with a proper idea
of their wonderful resources, fired 8
volley with their guns, whereupon the
whole crowd Of Indians fell PROSTATE
to the ground. To allay their fears
and make friends, tobacco was oher-
ed to them, which, on being tasted.
was found tco bitter and thrown
away. Then to show it's use, the
crew lighted their pipes, and at the
sight Of smoke issuing from their
mouths the people began to whisper
that they must come from the land
of ghosts, since they were still full; of
fire wherewith they had been cre-
mated. Pieces of soap were given to
the women, who, taking them to be
cakes Of fat, set upon crunching them
causing foam and bubbles in tEss
mouth, which puzzled both actors and
bystanders. All these phenomena,
however, were. soon explained away,
leaving no suspicion in the native
mind, but a most profound admira-
ton for the foreigners and their
wares"
Sir Alexander Mackenzie had an
idea that the Indians of the far north
west were partly Jewish in origin.
From Lake Athabasca in 1894 he set
out at the head Of an expedition in
a birch bark canoe, twenty-five feet
long, four and three-quarters feet
beam, and twenty-six inches hold,
with 5000 pounds of baggage and pro-
visions and a crew Of nine French
Canadians" He reached the Pacific
coast and returned. he aboriginies
he met were ''6or the most part pos
sessed of strongly religious instincts,
said he in his report. with regard
to their origin all we are prepared
to state, after a careful survey OF
their language, manners and customs
is that they are undoubtedly Of
mixed origin; come fnom the no.:h-
northwest, and hal commerce in their
early history, perhaps, through inter:
marriage, with people Of Jewish per-
suasion or origin"
New Years Day, 1911, in the Cana.
dian northwest was described by D.
w. Harmon as follows: This being
the first day of a new year, our people
have passed 1t, according to the cus-
tom pf the Canadians in drinking
and fighting. Sons Of the principal
Indians Of Fraser Lake desired TO al.
low them to remain at the fort that
they might see our people drink. AS
soon as they began to be little in
toxicated and to quarrel among then'-
selves the natives began to be appre-
hensive3 that something unpleasant
might befaH them also: They, there
fore, hid themselves under beds and
elsewhere, saying that they thought,
the white people had run mad, for
they appeared not to know what they
were about. It was the first time
that they had ever seen person In.
tox,eated:"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29
HER EXPRESSION.

Mamma-Dd the teacher express
surprise when she found you hadn't
your lesson?
Johnny-She boxed my ears, If you
call that sending thing by express
Boston Transcript.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29
TWO GIRLS.

Engaged to Jack! Why, you're the
fourth girl he's been engaged to this
summer"
"Well, don't you think there must
be something very attractive about a
man who can get engaged to four
girls in about two months?"-London
Punch.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29


ment in which dishonesty has been
recently disclosed.
The. people, however, can by their
votes, if they desire it, order such an
investigation and inaugurate policy
of economy and retrenchment. It is
safe to say that this will net be &C
complished by endorsing at the polls
the republican majority Of the house
Of representatives which refused the
investigation and made the appropria-
tions, nor by continuing in power the
administration which made the dis
bursements.
Reform in expenditures must be
had in the civil, military and naval
establishments in order that the ma
tional expenditures may be brought
to a basis of peace and the govern
ment maintained without recourse to
the taxes of war.
Conclusion.
/ have put aside a congenial work,
to which l had expected to devote my
life. in order to assume, as best l
can. the responsibilities youS conven-
tion put upon me.
I solicit the cordial cooperation and
generous assistance of every man who
believes that a change Of measures
and Of men at this time would be
wise, and urge harmony of endeavor
as we'll as vigorous action On the part
of all so minded.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1904-09-29

sumed that in the discussion OF the
Philippine question in my response
the phrase ''self-government" was in
tended to mean something less than
independence. It was not intended
that it should be understood to mean,
nor do I think as used it does mean
less than independence. However, to
eliminate all possibility for conjecture
I now state that I am in hearty ac'
cord with that plank in our platform
that favors doing for the Filipinos
what we have already done for the
; Cubans; and l favor making the prom
ise to them now that We shall take
such action as soon as they are rea-
sonably prepared for it. If independ-
ence, such as the Cubans enjoy, can
not be prudently granted to the Fill
pinos at this time, the promise that
it shall come the moment they are
capable Of receiving it will tend to
stimulate rather than hinder their de-
velopment. And this should be done
not only in justice to the Filipinos,
but to preserve our own rights; for
free people cannot withhold freedom
from another people and themselves
remain free The federation of tyran-
ny over others will soon breed con-
tempt for freedom and self-govern-
ment, and weaken our power of re.
sistance to insidious usurpation Of our
constitutional rights:
American Citizenship.
: The pledge of the platform to Sc
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
4 GOOD COMPANY.
Keith Stock Company Closed Sue
cessful Week in Hcppncr.

The Keith Stock Company closed a
very successf weeks engagement at
Roberts op ra house Sunday evening
TIE company handles a good ca's OF
pays and the perfor ormances were far
above the average repertoire companies.
Del Lawrence, the manager and leading
man, features the leading characters in
an easy and natural way that always
pleases an audience
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08

public dauces continue to grow. But
VIII they pay? Will they make the
y,ung more industrious, moral and
temperate? Are Christian parents pru-
dent and wise whe1 they prevent their
children from attending public dances
because the church condemns such and
does so for very wise and strong rea-
sons? Dame experience will answer
correctly and well. Consult her peese
and you will learn something prof.
able. J. Il.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
Swell Dance.

Another every p city public dance
was given at the home of Thos. Gilfi Ian
last Friday night. IN no or Of his first
appearance in high society. his gen
tie reception of his numerous guests
from eye ywhnre, Mr.. Gilfll IN disp ay-
ed remarkable skill, kindness and no,
| bilty. His debut was a comp etc sue
cess, and received the warm congratu-
lations and other substantial gifts from
the distinguished gathering at this l. ee-
for-al dance 1t is nov predic ed that
y,and wedding will SOON Re in store
for Tom"
The bows and ri,l4 nd women, too
cam f. ON far and near to this pious
.nce FIR the purpose of having the usu-
Il good time, lots OF fun" and the
"Don- -bons" Of pubic dances. and their
Appearance on Saturday morning show
ed that they all h I'd such to most re-
markable degree.
One Of the many attractions at the
Gilfllan celebration was the bevy of
"young swells" from juniper, Sand
II low ard othe! towns # culture. For
several months tailor architects from
Sumpter, Heppner and other centers of
ia hion have been busy in their efforts
to trim up the bows" for this fashion
abls dance. So the "h)ys" had on
their "best suits of clothes" and looked
fine, tor they themselves say 80. Still
some of the "b,ys" had wee disap-
pointmert for two of the leading female
beauties of Sand Hollow did not accept
an invitation to have a ride to the dance
in livery rgs hired for the occapion.
It was Advent and the bellies stayed
at home. Other Young ladies of the
opinion that p1blic dances often bring
mooneshine weddings, also saved AT
home. Some of the gentlemen exl ect-
ell 10 attend RETAINED from doing 20 on
account of their pecu'iar 'fo2yIsm' in
matters pertaining 10 the strict observ
ance OF the Advent season.
The McCaba Brothers, Of Sand II
low, like other good Christians" will, !
it is said, give another Advent dance /
next Friday night in honor of their Fl st
introdoction t0 pIbic notice. So the I
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
The Rev. Irl Il. Hicks 1905 Al
manaC.

The Rey. Irl K. Hicks Almanac
for 1905 is now ready, being the
finest edition ever issued. This
splendid and costly book of 200
pages is a complete study of
astronomy and storm and weather
for 1905. 1t is too well known to
need comment. See it and you
will SO decide. The price, post
paid to asy address, is 3Oc per
copy. The Rev. III Il. Hicks
scientific, religious and family
Journal. Word and Works, now
abreast with the best magazines,
is 75c. a year. Both Word and
Works and the Almanac Sl.O0 per
yeaI. No better investment pos
slble for any person or family.
Try 1t and see. Send to
Word and Works Pub. Co., 22Ol
Locust ST., St. Louis, Mo.
County School Superintendent
s. |. Stratton, of lone, was in the
city yesterday.
Mrs. FraLh Natter arrived home
from oumpteI tuesday eveuiIg.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
UNFORTUNATE CONDITIONS.

tilou 49, WIN - ~ ~ w
months ago, the business Interests
of Heppner have been IN harmony
in way that we're adm rable
which added greatly to the founds-
ton of the etatement that Hepp-
ner was one Of the best towns in
the state of Oregon. For this we
were justly proud. But, in the
course OF human events, new COM
plications have appeared that have
caused too much bad feeling and
strife for the good of this commun-
ity. On every public question
the Gazette has been free to ex-
press honest opinions.
Today, this town is confronted
with condition that is the cause
of much turmoil and agitation,
caused by recent order of the
sheriff Of Morrow county, in
which he says that there must i'm
mediately within one weeks notice
be radical change, au entire re-
construction of former conditions
that have existed at all times dur
ing the history Of tDis county.
With ali respect to such a good
and efficient officer as Sheriff
Shut, the Gazette is of the opin-
ion that the recent order as pro.
mulgated bv the sheriff is too
sweeping and radical to be put in
to effect or to bring the desired re-
suits.
In making this order Mr.. Shut
consulted no one. He ignored
the city council, the District At
torney and all associated author
ity, but at the meeting of the
council Monday evening he APP
pears, and asks this body to back
him up.
Judge Galloway, in the circuit
court Of Marion county, recently
decided that the city authorities
have full jurisdiction in regulating
all affairs Of city government for
the reason that they We're dele
gated this authority by act of the
legislature when the charters were
granted. This decision i, to be
passed upon by the supreme court,
and until this is decided, the re.
spousihility rests upon tue inem
bers of the city council.
At the meeting Of the council
Monday evening. only three mem
bers out of the six were present,
and to take decided action upon
the impulse of the moment with
out valid ordinance to back them
up, the question was put asid' for {
more careful investi2 alton, and an
ordinance was OF dered drawn for
foundation upon which the council {
could act. .
The writer of this article as a
member of the city couucil be- s
lieves in careful and conservative $
action for the best interests Of the
town. That reforms and changes I
in the city of Heppner are needed .
there is no question. +
We must have firm, conserva- f
tive and decisive action in the af-
fairs of city government. Gamb- ,
ling, so far as possible, should be !
abolished. The selling of liquor
to habitual drunkards and to !
minors should be stopped.
Let the city council quietly and 3
firmly so inform the saloon men
If these rules are violated, for the ,
first offense revoke the license Of ,
the man who violates the order.
We are not living in Kansas.
We cannot do everything with a Z
summersault. Don't punish the 8
man who is trying to do right, but
instead of fines and arrests, strike !
at the root by shutting off the i
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
Property For Sale Cheap.

I offer for sale at Is per cent OF cost,
the stone business building on Main
street, which is now occupied by the
Belvedere saloon. My residence prop
erty which is above high water mark
| Will also sell on same basis
FRANK ROBERTS.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08

Independent and reliable-The Oregon.
gonian.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08
Transact a General Banking Business.
paid on Time Deposits.
FOur per cent.

BOUGHT
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08

He'd not be out of sorts shond YOU give him
p .ir If tho.e pa ent Leather Bucher Cat shoes,
we are sellin! for $3.50, Of thos" S5 10 ones
would be entirely satisfactory to him
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08

A nice Rain Coat or a Tourist Overcoat would
soften the hardest heart of man If presented
him Xmas morning in The right spirit You can
get them here in a variety of STYLES at prices to
.ult most any purse, nice one for $l3 90.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1904-12-08

We just opened up and placed on sale to
day a small assortment Of most beautiful
Medallions which are exact copies OF the
original hand paintings exhibited in the
fine arts building at the ST Louis Exposi-
ton by some of the most famous French
Artists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-19

Winchester won from the Springfield
Athletics Saturday, to 8. by punching
hits and scoring two runs in the ninth
inning.
James Garry. once pitcher in Brat
tleboro, was recently fined 800 for get
ting into a fight with an umpire in the
New York state league. Garry has been
captain manager of the Scranton club.
The Company l boys have ambitions.
They don't see why the title "Brattle-
boros' should be bestowed without a
struggle, and they are anxious to meet
the team which has represented the town
this season in a game for local champion
ship. The militamen point to the fact
that they have had less errors per game
this year than the regulars and they eX-
press confidence that they can win.
The Bellows Falls boys were elated over
winning Saturdays game and they evil
IDENTIFY think they were well used here.
The Times, after an extended review of
the game, closed as follows: Brattleboro
has a good clean ball team which played
the game on its merits, and each team
had an equal chance to show what II is
good for. Darcy, the home umpire, is a
credit TO the team and umpired as fine a
game as one would witness in the ma jor
leagues. He knows the game and allows
no interference from the crowd in getting
near enough to bother either side. and
his decisions at all times are without
question. 1t is certainly a pleasure to
play the game with such man as an
Official
Ashuelot and Hinsdale are at white
heat in their rivalry They will come to-
gether again at Hinsdale tomorrow, and
il is expected that Ashuelot will present
some star eXotics who will help to win
In the game last Saturday between the
two clubs Hinsdale won 9 to 3. Kelley,
Hirst and Dillon, late of Greenfield, were
with Manager Amidons Blue Birds, and
Ashuelot had strengthened with Tom
Tucker, the old Boston National first
baseman. Jordan of the New England
league and other outsiders Donovan and
Brooks were the battery for Hinsdale and
Caswell and Reno for Ashuelot Dillon
accepted eight chances at second base and
hit for a single and double. Denny
Reardon will umpire at the game in Hins-
dale tomorrow. He is said to be the
smoothest article in the umpiring line that
ever gamboled across the green sward.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-19
Umpire Mccormick Roasted.

Dan Mccormick umpired his first game
in the Northern league Friday, when
Rutland defeated Barre Montpelier on the
intercity grounds. Immediately after the
game the manager OF the Barre Montpe-
lier team protested to the president of the
league against allowing Mccormick to
umpire in future games. The papers in
Montpelier and Barre roasted Mccormick.
The Barre Times, which was perhaps
more caustic than the others. said in
part: "A little -visaged. over-ripe
looking individual wrapped to his ears
in a breast protector and peering out
through a catcher's mask. drfted into
the intercity ball grounds yesterday after
noon. He alternately took a position back
of the catcher and then back Of the pitch
er and called bali when the ball sailed
over the plate and strike" when the
catcher had to make an effort to stop It,
He occasionally took a glance around the
bases and called safe" and out as
II apparently pleased his intellect to do
so. He also shagged balls for Rutland.
BY courtesy, he was called the umpire
In reality he was the biggest bunch Of
incompetenCy that ever crossed the field
in blue blouse. His name was Dan Nc
Cormick The crowd marvelled that so
much ignorance OF the game could be
crowded into five foot two. OF stature.
When the game was over, Deputy Sheriff
Fitzgerald accompanied him off the field.
not because violence was threatened but
the crowd was eager to see what he
looked like"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-19
JACKSONVILLE.

Schools in town will begin August 20.
Mrs Laura E. Boyd went to Boston
Monday.
Frank L. Reed of Easthampton, Mass,
Is in town this week
Mrs Carrie p Reed and children visited
i'm Readsboro Monday
Mrs Nina Plumb and children returned
this week to North Adams
Miss Mildred c. Corse will teach the
Grove school in Halifax this fall.
Edward Long and family Of Benning-
ton are at II. \. Temples this week
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Pierce of Farley
have visited relatives here this week
There will be degree work at the Re-
bekah lodge next week Friday evening.
Teachers should remember the examina-
ton in this village next Monday and Tues
day.
The knights Of Honor held a dance
last Friday evening. About so couples
attended.
Mrs. Adm Wheeler of Athol has been
visiting her brother James O. Corse, sew
eral days.
Mrs. Luella Lake is having a piazza
built in front of the ell part of her house
and a porch over the front door.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles F. Brown and
two sons Of Roberts, ILL.,, are visiting the
scenes of Mr.. Browns childhood.
Mrs. Eva o. Bell and her children are
a home for a short vacation, while Ger
tie Scudder is caring for Mrs. Tucker.
Several Grand Army men went to Bos-
ton, but not as many as was expected.
Allie Holbrook accompanied his father.
Rev. William r. Brown. chaplain of the
Wisconsin Veterans home, a son of the
late Leonard Brown, is visiting in the
East, and is expected here soon.
A. A. Bishop of Readsboro is canvass
ing the town for the sale of a history of
Russia and Japan, and the campaign of
the great parties in the contest of 1904.
on Tuesday the Dalrymple family pic
nicked in the beautiful grove belonging
to Mrs. Ella j. Stafford near Wheeler 81
kentfelds mill. Twenty-one persons
were present
\ large number of friends attended the
funeral OF Mrs. Herbert G.. Porter last
week. There was a profusion of beauti-
full flowers Many of Mrs. Porter's young
friends came from distant places
Our people were shocked to learn of the
death Of May Howard Buffum. wife of
Rev. II. f. Buffum, formerly of this town,
now OF Russell, Mass. Mrs. Buffum spent
most of her girlhood in this village. She
leaves three daughters and a son eight
years old. The burial will be in the Whit
ingham cemetery this afternoon.