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Testimony of a Minister.

Rev. Jno, S. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes: "Por IL years l suffered from
yellow Jaundiee. | consulted number
of physicians and tried all sorts Of medi-
cines, but got no relief Then / began
the nse Of Electric 81 rs and feel that
/ an no cured of disease that had
me in It's grasp for twelve years., If
you want reliable medicine for Liver
and Kidney troubl@, stomach disorder or
general debility. get Electric Bitters. It's
guaranteed b, al druggists. Only soc
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
The CONDON GLOBE.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 20. 1904.
Farmers Institute.

Judging from the attendance at the
farmers institute. advertised for this
place yesterday, the farmers OF this pre-
cinct are either to busy to attend such
meetings or else they feel that they do
not need instruction in scientific farm
ing. The morning session was post
poned for want of an audience and tie
afternoon meeting was very slimiy at
tended. At the evening session an in
teresting lecture, illustrated with steri-
optican views, was enjoyed by q fair
sized audience. The speakers present
were: DR.. James Withycombe, director
of the experiment station at the Oregon
Agricultural College, Prof. F. L. Kent,
in charge of the dairying Industry and
Prof. A. B. Cordley, entomolOgist Of the
same Institution. All these gentlemen
are experts in their line. which is prscti-
cal farming conducted on a scientific
basis and it il q matter Of regret that
the farmers of this section did not man
ifest more interest in the meetings.
They go from here to Mayville where
the people promise them big audiences.
The meeting held at Awhile Tuesday
was well attended, the grange hall be-
ing packed to its fullest capacity.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
CONDON WAREHOUSECOMP'Y

Our warehouse will be ready in few days when will
be prepared to receive wheat storage reasonable
Parties wishing their crop shond see US
before making other arrangements Customary charges
We are here to give you 6rstclass service
A. S. H0LLEN, Manager
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
Ten Dollars Reward.

Strayed: From George Hardie's sheep
camp. at head Of Herri1gton canyon, two
saddle horses described as follows: One
sorrel horse, blaze face, white spots on
siies, weight about 700 pounds, branded
3 on stife. One brown mare. white
strip on face, weight about $50, shod all
around, fOretop reached, branded A A
tArmstrong brand) on left stifie. Five
dollars reward each for information lead
ing to their recovery. Address.
CHARLIE HALFoRD,
29d32 Conf on, Oregon
Care Tom Chesher,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
CONTEST NOTICE.
OF THE INTERIOR.
United States Land Office.

The DaIles, Oregon, Sept. Is, 1901.
sufficient contest affidavit having been fled,
in this Office by George T. Spencer contestant, OF
Condor, Oregon. against homestead entry No.
1lls5, made July g. 1902. for sE1< sWN. Sec 6, E1I
Nw1l. d NE11<swA Sec 7, Tp4 s., Range 10 Z.
by James D. LockaFd, Contestee, in which 1t is
alleged that the said contestee has wholly aban .
doned the said tract for more than six months
last past, and has failed to improve or cultivate
the same as required by law and that such hban-
donment on the part OF the eontestee is not due
to service in the army, navy or marine corps
OF the United States during time of war: said
parties are here by notified to appear. respond
and offer eyidencetouehing said allegation at 10
o'clock, a. m. on October %, 1904, before G. o.
Portw0od, County Clerk Of Gillian County, at
his Office at Condor, Oregon, who is authorized
to take the testimony In the above case at that
time aiId place and that final hearing will be
held ct 10 O'Clock q. m on November G,i90a. be-
fore the Register and Receiver at the United
States Land ofiee in The Dalles Oregon.
The said contestant having. in ApFOper affida.
Wit. filed August 81, 1904, set forth facts which
show that after dHe diligence personal service of
this notice cannot be made, It is hereby ordered
and directed that such notice be given by due
and proper publication.
MICHAEL 7. NOLAN,
Raqiafer
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Baptist
church will give a handkerchief soclal
in the Arnory on Nov. 4. Lunch will
be served by the ladies. There will be
selection Of choice handkerchiete for
sale. An admission OF 25 cents will be
charged, including lunch.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
School Clerks Notice.

All school warrants OF School District
No. 9, Gillian County Oregon, register
ed prior to February 8, 1904, are now
payable upon presentation at my Office.
Interest ceases after April 12. 1904.
PHI. STEPHENSON,
School Clerk.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20

Ell Palmer, the successful we'll driIler,
brought in fine well on G. L. Lilies
place in Mayville precinct, last Wednes-
day at depth of 2l0 feet. The supply
of water is said to be inexhaustable, all
eff,Tts Of the ~orkmen to pump it out
in order to test the supply proving fruit
less. Such a well will prove Of great
value 10 Mr.. Lilies fine ranch,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
WALL PAPER
LATEST DESIGNS
FASHIONABLE PATTERNS
WOOD FOR SALE,

For good dry 16-inCh wood go In
to the mountains by way of De
Ford's place to FAIRS WOOD
CAMP, on the Adams place in up.
per Lost Valley. Good roads.
2Stf. FAIR Bros,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
MR.. sARNErrs TESTIMONIAL.

Messrs Oregon Trading Co..
Wasco, Oregon.
Gentemen:-
would in the Peterson
Roller this field north Wssco
used the roller so that finished the 10Th May On the
rolled double the stand and double wheat that
did roll the land which did TOhe
did well the ohe fell and
with the header The 30 that
rolled and all fne shape and the ground
excellent condition header packed soid which made
consider ghtes draft and the best tools
land roller the wod it packs the ground
likely the tool EARTH
roller
ar Frost wheat the
refer farmer cannot recommend too highly
sa<ss ---ts e-s Yours truly,
w. II. BARNETT.
Wasco, Ore. Sept. 9 1904
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-10-20
STAGE TIME TABLE.

Forest Reserve scrip for sale. L. W.
Darling.
A 200-acre farm for sale. Six years
! time. l.. w. Darling.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
IT WAS EVER THUS.

There seems to be an infatuation
that animates some people to hang on
to an office that they are not entitled
to, that causes the worldly minded peo-
pie to wonder what the financial induce
ments are. Some men receive a pro-
portionate share of the profits of
nickle-in-t -the-slot machines; others
tolerate gambling for a percentage of
the graft, while others hang on to
an Office because their friends receive
graft. Some make money by robbing
the widows and orphans; schemers
and promoters without any compunc-
tion of conscience; willing to rope in
their best friends If they can feather
their nests. Many men have been hung
for less crimes, yet these promoters
and schemers are allowed to run at
large and fleece the unwary. There
is dose of cold lead awaiting some of
these highway robbers, and the sooner
they receive what is coming to them,
the sooner Will an unsuspecting pub
lie be relieved of their presence. Their
communicating influence is detrimental
to any community. They are upheld
by certain religious factions and subsi-
died newspapers who are afraid tol
publish facts If they have al
friend implicated, or are liable to lose
a proportionate share of the graft. !
newspapers have no in
fuence, but are considered by large
majority of the public, as necessary
evil, which has to be supported tol
keep them or their owners from spend
Ing the remainder of their days in the
poor house.-Press.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
AT Fishers.

In the title role OF Jack O'Dia-
monds" at Fishers last night Del Law
renee made distinct hit and pleased
his audience throughout Mr. Law
renee has a fine personality, a good
voice and rendition, and seems a bit
out Of place in his Surroundings, con-
sidering that his ability entitled him to
better things.
The story OF the play is not unknown
to the Astorian readers. and It suffices
to say that the crises presented were
ably handled. on the whole. and the
thread OF the interesting story was well
carried, though the support, In spots,
was somewhat lame.
willard Graham, as presented by
Mr. Richards was very good. II some
what overdone. An impressionable
chief Of police would have arrested Mr..
Richards at several stages.
Tonight the company will put on
"The Lighthouse Robbery" a comedy.
and 1t is one of their best. The house
should be filled.
Tickets are on sale at Grifin's book
store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
PORTLAND GRAFT.
gaIIlut.

A correspondent of the Salem Jour-
nal, who evidently has not been away
from home for ten years. visits Port
land and makes the following report:
Any country editor who goes to visit
Portland for a few days is amazed at
the number OF 10-cent theaters that
have sprung up. at the rapid increase
of the use of slot machines. The drug
and candy stores run them, the hotel
and news stands have them, the chill
dren play them with pennies for gum
and chocolate. the men play them for
nickels, in the saloons men play them
for coins all the way from 25 cents to
81. The craze for gambling is stimn-
lated by the female slot machine fiend.
She is well dressed. fine and stout
looking, has q winning smile, and is a
smiling winner, If not sinner The
young men can't wait their turn hardly
to engage in the bewitching practice
of throwing their nickIes at the fees of
the blonde goddess or chance VINO pre-
sides at the revolving wheel In the
meantime. you read a great deal in The
papers about gambling being abolished
at Portland. The mayor has done his
part in interviews and proclamations,
but has never claimed gambling coul1
be abolished.
1t is the general verdict of street talk
that the Williams administration of
city affairs is already condemned. The
sewer scandal, the bridge frauds, the
financial disorder, the attitude Of the
city government toward gamblers
crusades against slot machines, and
yet thousands of them running-ail
these and many more-are sins laid
to the door of the Williams adminis-
tration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
"For Mothers Sake

With an exceptionally large cast, and
a capable one, wealth OF special
scenery. and plot OF engrossing hu-
man interest are among the promises
concerning the new story OF New Eng
land life, For Mothers Sake" which
will appear at Fishers opera house
next Friday evening. The first act is
laid at Lawrentown on the shores Of
Lake Megantic. among the pines Of
northern Maine, and Is set i'm admir-
able taste. The second act is the ex-
terror Of Mrs. Pemberton's cottage, and
dooryard forming very homelike
picture. The third act is mining
scene among the mountains OF Colo
RADIO giving excellent opportunities for
fine scenic display of which the man
agement has taken complete advant-
age. But the acme Of stage setting Ii
seen In the fourth act, when the snow
storm is seen raging through the lat
Liced window and blow In at the door
rs the characters enter. 1t makes you
Ieel so snug and cozy when the door
IS shut and you see the cheerful fire.
place, the lighted Christmas tree and
he village tots singing their Christmas
,arols, and making merry over the re-
urn Of their playfelIow and favorite,
10 Pemberton. Seat sale opens at Grif-
ms book store Thursday morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31

Mountain has coined new one called
RAP on wood"
4 has taken the place Of the OLD
"Fenl" of the boyhooi. You say Il
instead of crossing your fingers. II Ia
the very latest in slang ard highly
popular. II is humorously presup-
posed a sort of voodoo charm. when
you rap on wood--tae requisite number
OF times Is still to be detemlaed- you
fend OF evil spirits. avert impending
catastrophes. avoid inminent nisfor-
tunes. Thus, II on looklng out Of your
Office window vou see collectc, COM
ing across the wav yoa pound yoar
knuokles smartly on the sill, Reading
In letter to YOUR w,fa that your
motner-in-law contemolres "rugnirs
down for New Years. you drlicately
touch your lead pencil tn such IN
stances. superfiuous display should be
avoided, as your better bali might sasy
the talismam. In like manner. when
your friend who writes novels-but
does not sell them--1f your o,her
friend. who thinks he can compose
music. approaches with his latest If
foil. you dash madlv 1T the nearest
desk or piano and beat upon II despsr.
ately. Sometimes. whah they know
the sign. they let up,
Prominent men ha = tried rapping
On wood In contingencies anu found
Ii highly effective. Il is said Anitaw
Carnegie never goes ao,u. now with
out a bit Of timber in mis- clothes. when |
anyone mentions Mrs. Chadwick. he Is
safe. Mr.. Russell Sage carries chip,
Tot ON his shoulder. but in readily ac-
,essible pocket. in case the Associated
Charities solicitor should drop In on
him. The owner of stocks quoted in
he New Year stock exchange invariab-
Y raps wood when you mention Mr..
Lawson. And so on through the
yamut.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
NO EXPLANATION NEEDED.

The Salem Statesmen. edited by ex-
Governor Geer, publishes three-col-
umn editorial in answer to an edi-
torial published in the Oregonian about
the state lieu lands during General
Odell's administration. The editorial
sounds well and reads well, but its
effect in influencing the public will
fall short Of the mark. The impress
sion prevails that there was something
crooked in the state land board, and
nine-tenths Of those having any
knowledge of the fact will not change
their opinions by the statements to
be found in three columns of editorial.
1. there wasn't a "nigger in the wood
pile" the whole matter could be ex-
planned in one fourth the space. These
long explanations carry no weight, and
the jury-the people of the state Of
oregon-have decided on their ver-
dict.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
LAND FRAUDS.


The investigation of the land frauds
in Portland has not been productive of
any startling developments. True,
three or four persons implicated in the
land frauds have been convicted, but
that was only done for the purpose of
trying to land prominent Oregon poll
ticians in the net. while the big sharks
are allowed to escape. The greatest
criminals in land frauds are the timber
syndicates. Not only those who are
attempting to evade taxation in Clat-
sop county. but all who have by per-
sands of acres of the finest timber
lands in the state. Those who as
sisted the land fraud sharks to acquire
title to timber lands have been con-
victed. but what of the large timber
syndicates who furnished the slush
fund to Induce people to file on tim
Der lands. and then sell them to the
syndicates for so cents on the dollar.
It is a well-known fact that hun
dreds of men have been paid by these
timber syndicates to file on timber
lands in Clatsop county. 1t is also a
fact that they furnished the money for
paying the expenses Of proving up.
Every man who filed on claim was
compelled to swear that he had not
sold or hypothecated his claim to any
one. and over two-thirds committed
perjury and were paid for it by the
timber sharks. Why, then. should men
in public positions. not in any way In
terested in acquiring title to lands, but
simply to assist settlers, whom they be-
lieved to be honest to secur. patents
to these lands, be investigated by the
grand jury while the guilty rascals,
the timber syndicates, are allowed to-
escape. 1t looks as though these tim
ber syndicates have bribed settlers to
file on timber claims, have sufficient
influence with the powers to evade in
dictment and prosecution, and are sue
cessfully working the same scheme.
1t may cost more money to keep from
being indicted than 1t does to hire a
man to commit perjury in proving up
on timber claims, which may possibly
account for their immunity from prose-
cution.
The powers behind the prosecutions |
do not care to get the little perjurers
and bribers. They do not care to get
the great big land thieves, like the
railroad corporations. They want
few leading politicians and office hold
ers in the state Of Oregon, and they
will give all kinds Of inducements to
the real thieves if they will turn
states evidence" and tell things that
would cast suspicion on the men
now in control of the political situa-
lion in oregon.
There is more spite wo X than any
hing else against these men, and while
he government is expending its en-
ergy in that direction, the real timber :
and thieves and boodlers will make .
heir escape, and the people will never ,
get a chance to see the usurpers Of the
public domain punished :
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31

Gates In the circuit court against Clat-
sop county and asking for an Injunc-
tion restraining plaintiff from selling
their property. were argued In the cir
cult court yesterday. Attorney Lin
thicum Of Portland opened the argu-
ment on behalf OF the syndicates. He
contended that the timber lands were
assessed more In proportion than can
merry and other property but admitted
that the syndlcates had poor case and
suggested that II the court found their
suits were not tenable. that they ought
to be let off for the so per cent they
had rendered. and ought to be relieved
from costs and penalties. Judging
from the argument. the plaintiffs have
very weak case Attorney Allen
contended that the timber syndlcates
had escaped their just proportion OF
taxes for the past 20 years. and that
their property was not assessed at any
where near Its actual cash value as
contemplated by law. The syndicates
offered deeds to show that they had
only paid from 81 TO So per acre for
their lands, but this was merely sub
terfuge. No man IL going to prove
up on timber claim and pay $3.50 an
acre for II and sell II to a timber syn
dicate for 81. Judging from the argu-
ments adduced by the plaintiffs there
are several cases for investigation by
the federal grand jury. The whole
thing sayors Of fraud and an attempt
to defraud the county out Of its Just
Of taxes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Bad for Russians.

japanese Army. Port Arthur (vla
Fusan. Dec. 29).--Rihlung fort, which
was captured Dec. 2S by the Japanese,
is situated about two miles In north
easterly direction from Port Arthur,
and a mile and half southeast Of
Keekwan fort The possession OF these
two forts should make most import
ant breach in teh fortihcations Of Port
Arthur.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
A LIGHT HOUSE ROBBERY
A Child Thrown From the Light House
and Is Saved by Hero Jumping
Into the lev Waters.

Tonight at Fishers opera house the
above described thrilling and at the
same time humorous play will be pre-
sented by the clever Keith company,
and between acts the latest specialtles
will be introduced to amuse the audi
ence, especially Sissy Hopkins, the
latest European sensation by Miss
Lawrence and the troubles of an AS
toria Politician by Mr.. ALI Layue; the
prices will be the same low prices pre-
yansag during the week. Sunday aft
ernoon some of the male members OF
this splendid company will visit and
entertain the Eagles lodge and on
Sunday night they will close the en-
gagement with the comedy, Looking
for Wife," and Tuesday morning
Herman Wise begins his grand Re-
duction Sale.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
UNIVERSAL tongue.
What win They Do With the
Chinook.
PHONETIC SPELLING RULES
An Effort on Part Of Dictionary Com.
pliers TO Interest All Nations in
Practical System Of Spelling to
Embrace Al Languages.
PHONETIC SPELLING RULES

Chicago, Dec. S0.-A universal Alpha
bet, to be adopted by the dictionary
publishers OF every country Is the OBJ
ject Of the central division OF the Mod
ern Language Association OF America.
whose members have discussed the
subject at their ninth annual meeting
here.
After hearing the report of the joint
committee on the subject OF a pho
netic English alphabet, the members
led by Prof Francis A. Blackburn OF
the University of Chicago, engaged in
a discussion.
The proposed changes win necessi-
tate number of additions to the Eng
lish alphabet. The system. II once In
trojuced by dictionary makers. II was
said. would In time lead to the EN-
ployment OF the phonetic spelling In
all literature. According TO the plan
advanced. all foreign words retaining
the original pronunciation when in
into the English language
win be represented by phonetic SPELL
ing. Attempts will be made to secure
Endorsement In foreign countries,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Russia After Coal.

Bombay Dec. 30.-Russian agents
are endeavoring to buy coal and char
ter vessels to carry 1t. No shipments
have been made. It is believed the
British steamer Henry Bolckow, which
sailed hence in ballast for Saigon, has
been sold to Russia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Today's Weather.

Portland. Ore. Dec. s0.-western
Oregon and Western Washington
Saturday, partly cloudy with occas-
ional rain.
Eastern Oregon and Eastern Wash
ington, rain or snow: slightly cooler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31

There is no complaint about business
at the Star saloon. Good goods and
courteous treatment will draw trade to
any first-class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best is none too good for our customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Don't RaliavA L.

Cleveland, Dec. 29.--The Plain-D Deal
er tomorrow will print the following:
1T was reliably stated last night that
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick will be re-
leased on bail within few days"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Walker Doesn't Know,

Washington, d. c., Dec. 3O--Admlral
Walker says he knows nothing Of the
dissatisfaction among the empolyes on
the isthmus of Panama as reported by
the newspapers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31

ed the invitation of the Missouri So
ciety OF New York and will be the
guest Of honor at its annual banquet
March 16.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Reduction Accepted.

Chicago, Dec. SO.-The steel em-
ployes of the Illinois Steel Company
accepted lower wages and a 12-hour
working day at the company's plant in
South Chicago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
COMING WORDS.

New expressions are being coined,
usually slang phrases, to express either
contempt or compliment to some one
person or thing. The Butte Inter
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Parker House.

Parker House.
c. N. Jones, City.
Olof Olsen, Portland.
Chas. Burchell, Lexington, Ore.
Thos. Nissen, Eagle Cliff.
B. A. Seaborg, Seattle.
Thos. Winstoup, U. s. s. Perry.
VIM. Hendricksen, Portland.
G. w. Badger, Portland.
Mrs. c. III. Yassall, Falls City, Or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
THE TIMBER SUITS.

Arguments Commenced in the State
Circuit Court Yesterday.
The suits filed by the timber syndi-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
Eolk 70 E..d.

New York, Dec. SO.--Joseph w. Folk,
governor-elect Of Missouri, has accept
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31
BuNco MAN JAILED.
Used Mails to Defraud With wild
Cat" Ventures,

Chicago Dec. 3O.--Charles ]. Russel.
convicted today of using the mails to
promote wild cat" insurance COM
panies. was sentenced to one year in
the house Of correction, with fine of
$500.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-31

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