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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
TRY TO DESTROY TREATY.
Japanese Torpedo Boat Makes Oar
ing Attack on Commission

Seattle, Wash, Dec. 2 The attempt.
to murder the peace delegates and de-
stroy the treaty between Japan and
Russia, which was drawn up by the
plenipotentiaries in Portsmouth, and
which was being sent to the mikado,
was witnessed by officers and passen--
gers on board the Dakota on the night
of her arrival in Yokohama. DR.. Will
liam Lopp, surgeon of the Dakota, in
speaking of the incident, said:
The whole thing happened the
night of our arrival in Yokohama We,
were lying in Mississippi bay, just out
side of the break water. All the tor
pedo boats and war vessels which es-
corted the peace commission were,
drawn up in long line. The launch
containing the delegation and the,
treaty left the warship and started fol-
the landing. Suddenly one Of the tor
pedo boats, anchored near the end Of
the line of battleships, slipped her
cal be and started for the launch. The,
torpedo boat made for her at a right
angle course.
"The people on the launch saw the
torpedo boat leave the line of craft and
they knew what was coming. The.
launch was slow, and the torpedo boat
came on like comet. Like shot
from cannon che rushed on, and in a
minute struck the launch, cutting her
in two, and raced on into.
the darkness. We could see the men
struggling in the water, and clinging to.
he pieces of the wrecked boat.
Launches from the battleships were
At once sent to their rescue, and saved
al but one of the occupants. The
reaty was also saved"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Missionary Murder Investigated.

Washington, Dec. 5.-A cablegram
received at the State department to-
night from Mr.. Rockhill, at Pekin, says
that Consul General Julius q. Lay, at
Canton, China, has completed his in
vestigation into the recent murder Of
five Presbyterian missionaries at Lien
chow, in the Province of Canton. No
details of the result of the investigation
are given. The report will be forward
ed by the minister to Washington by
mail.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Use Wagons in Lieu of Cars,

Athena-On account of the scarcity
of cars, the Preston-Parton Milling
company is obliged to employ teams
to haul wheat overland to keep their
mills running. The conditions are
growing worse daily at the mills, which
are congested with the large amount Of
accumulated flour, there being several
hundred thousand barrels on hand
awaiting shipment. Just when this
condition will be relieved is hard to
state
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Real e state Active.

La Grande-Since the railroad move
tions at that place have been on the
advance, as a careful examination of
the county records will indicate. Dur
ing one week one-third of the 2 reai
estate sales in Union county were made
at Elgin. The sales consist largely of
town lots, though an occasional timber
tract changes hands. The prices are
far in advance of those obtaining few
months ago.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Survey bv Oregon Short Line.

Ontario-A second Oregon Short Line
surveying party has left here for the
interior. While they were all very
reticent as to their destination, it was
learned that they will camp in the Vi
cinity of Crane creek gap. The first
party, which left here two weeks ago
has been in camp near Westfall, on
Bully creek. The party here now is
registered at the hotel as Oregon Short
Line men, so there is no longer a ques-
tion as to their identity.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Open All Other Boxes.

New York, Dec. 4.-Preparations to
ask the courts for the opening of 1000
ballot boxes, for the service of 800
writs of mandamus, and for the service
of 5000 orders on counsel and election
inspectors, were made today by legal
counsel for William X. Hearst, in his
contest for the New York mayoralty
election. These plans were the result
of the disclosures of inaccuracies shown
by the opening of four ballot boxes
Friday.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Long Message by Wireless.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Commander
Beehler, commandant of the naval sta
tion at Key West, reported to the Navy
department that the wireless station at
Key West has received a message by
wireless from the station at Colon.
The distance is about 1000 nautical
miles, and the Island OF Cuba lies di-
rectly across the lines between the two
points.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
New Road in Baker County.

Baker City-Private advices received
from engineers in the field state that
surveys have been approved for lild-
ing another railroad in Baker county,
connecting Union with the Cornucopia
timber country. The promoters are
after timber traffic and nothing else
For obvious reasons the names of the
promoters and fnanciers ale kept quiet
for the present. The money is guaran-
teed in New York.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Great Fire Rages at Buenos Ayres,

Bueno5 Ayres, Dec. "A serious fire.
broke out here today in a warehouse
C 'ntaining inflammable merchandise,
including 100000 cans of petroleum.
The fire is still burning as this dispatch
is filed. The loss is already estimated
at 81 900, 900.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-12-07
Russian Strike Affects Mills.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1T is feared
that many of the steel mills will be
obliged to close from lack of ferro-man-
ganese, the supply of which has been
cut off because OF the strikes in Russia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
SMITH RANCH.

Smith Ranch, Aug. 14.-Mrs. Alice
Glenn, of Bladensburg, passed through
here Friday evening.
Rex Hawthorne and Ioa Davis,
spent Sunday with friends, Miss Ethel
and Ray Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis visited
Sunday at ]. w. Sylvesters.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Davis and
daughter Jennie spent Sunday with
Henry Sniders at Ollie.
Mr.. Hawthorne shipped two car
loads of cattle to Chicago Sunday and
returned home Tuesday.
Misses Anna and Emma Davis were
Smith ranch callers Tuesday.
Waid McReynolds visited Sunday at
John Wiley's.
John sylvester and wife and S.
Howdyshell and family visited at ]. A.
Smiths Wednesday.
Mrs. Hiram Davis and daughter
Miss Jennie Lee. visited at j. A.
Smiths Thursday
Misses Ethel Smith and Jennie Lee
Davis We're Farson visitors last Thurs
day
H. F. Davis and family visited al
Mrs. Davis sister at Ollie Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
sleouRNEY.

Sigourney, Aug. 14.-Rev. Edgar
Woolhouse has resigned his passionate
here, the resignation to take effect on
September l. The Baptist people have
not as yet elected a new man. Rev.
Woolhou-e expects to go to a new
charge near Milne, Ill.
Dr. Eastburn, of Hedrick, was In the
city Friday, attending to business and
calling on friends.
VIM. Hickman and U. G. Cover, of
Keswick, We're visiting here last
Thursday. Mr.. Cover came in his new
auto.
A. NJ Meas spent Tuesday and
Wednesday in Davenport, relative to
lumber interests.
The richardson and Long fishing
party, Ave in number, returned to town
with one hundred pounds Of fish. This
has revived fishing interests and a
number of people go to the river each
DAY to try their luck.
j. M. Richardson and wife are Wis
iting relatives in the south part of the
county.
Mrs L. P. Ridder, of Webster, was
a caller here Friday, looking after
business matters and calling on old
friends
The Epworth league chapter gave a
picnic down on the river Friday after
noon and evening, to the members of
the chapter and few invited friends.
Richard Friday is the new helper in
the county clerks office.
Miss Alice Williams is visiting with
friends in and about Hedrick.
Charles Dulin, Of Webster, was in
this city Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cap E. Miller We're
presented with two sets of solid silver
spoons by the court house people on
last Friday.
James Mccullough, Of Sioux City
came to Sigourney Friday night tc
stay till after Chautauqua and avail
himself by the opportunity to hear the
noted speakers.
Leo and Ray Leichti left for Des
Moines Saturday for a few days visit
with their father.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
GOOD FELLOWSHIP RUINS.

Dubuque, Aug. 15.-In his annual re-
port M. N. Welding, superintendent of
the Cherokee .lsane and inebriate hos
pital, observes that good fellowship
is responsible for 108 victims of the
drink habit who are confined in the
institution. That heredity also had
Huch to do with most of the falls Is
shown by the fact that 100 reported
that their parents were Incorporate.
Ten Of the 176 inmates of the hos
pital are college graduates and four
high school graduates, while all the
rest, except nine, who are illiterate,
had common school educations. One
hundred and twenty-one owe their
phght to whisky and four to alcohol.
One hundred and thirsy-two had taken
cures for the drink habit. Six Of the
inmates are professional men.
That Americans begin to indulge in
intoxicating beverages at tender ages
is indicated by the statement that
twenty-four commenced drinking un-
der Is years of age, thirty-four under
20 years of age and forty-four from 20
to "a yeas. of age. Only one began
after he had reached the age Of So
Longer courses of treatment to eff.
feet permanent cure of the drink
habit are recommended.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17

sound would come forth when he
opened his lips to speak, but the tones
We're steady, natural and cold as steel
81 am sorry l can't tell you about
this he said, so gravely that his hear
ers were silenced. 1T is a business
matter of such vital Importance that
l must ask you to excuse NE for an
hour or so. l will explain everything
tomorrow. Please don't be uneasy. If
you will do me the honor to grace the
board of an absent host III be most
grateful. 1t is imperative that I go
and at once. promise to return in an
hour" He was standing, his knees as
stiff as iron
SIS it anything serious 2" asked De-
Mile.
''What! Has anything happened"
came in hating. frightened tones from
Peggy.
1T concerns me alone and it is pure
~ of business nature. Seriously, l
can't delay going for another minute
1t is VITAL In an hour I'll return. Peg.
gy, don't be worried-don't be dis,
tressed about me- Go on and have
a good time, everybody, and you'll find
me the jolliest fellow of all when l
come back. It's IL O'clock. I'll be here
by 1 on the 23d Of September"
LET me go with you," pleaded Peg
gy .semulously as she followed hin
into the hallway.
81 must go alone" he answered
Don't worry, little woman. 1t will
be all right"
His kiss sent a chill to the very bot
tom of Peggy's heart.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
GOES FAR TO WE'D.
Chicago Girl is Now En- Route tc
Honu konq, China.

Omaha, Neb., Aug. Is. - Miss Maud
Miller left Omaha Friday night for
Hong Kong, China, where she will
meet and wed Colonel Wallace Taylor
son of Mr.. and Mrs Cadet Taylor Of
Omaha, who was wounded in May and
is just now recovering. Miss Miller
formerly lived in Omaha, but has re-
sided in Chicago for the last four
years. She will sail from San Fran
cisco on the Siberia, August 16, the
vessel being scheduled to reach its
destination September II. While all
details of the marriage have not been
decided on, the ceremony will prob
ably take place III Hong Kong the lat
ter part of September. Miss Miller
and Wallace Taylor were classmates
in the Omaha high school. They took
diplomas together in the class Of 1892.
The journey of thousands of miles,
requiring more than month, will end
in a marriage which will bring to a
close a long and interesting romance.
The plans for their marriage were
seriously disturbed by Colonel Tay-
lor being wounded in the Philippines.
It was on May II and he was injured
while leading his command against a
band of savage Filipinos in the mour,
tains of Samar. His recovery is now
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
MOSQUITOES KILL BIRDS.
Fancier Declares They Suck the Blood
From Canaries.

dHe'er declares hey SUCK the Blood
From Canaries.
Baltimore, Md, Aug. 15. Scores OF
canaries and other birds in this city
are the victims Of the merciless at
tacks OF mosquitoes. Great numbers
of birds become weak and die as a
result of having the life blood sucked
from their bodies by the insects at
night.
Scores of birds die In this cit.
each year." said James A. Graham, a
canary fancier, "of the attacks of NOS
qultoes. Several years ago noticed
that the legs of my pets were swoi.
len and the skin cracked and sore.
The birds perceptibly shrunk in size,
and were almost dead when it was
suggested to me that mosquitoes had
something to do with the trouble.
Il at once set to work accepting the
mosquito theory as the correct one.
The cages were covered with net to
keep out the pests and as an extra
precaution the legs of the birds were
dipped in oil of pennyroyal, red cedar
and other remedies with perfectly sat
isfactory results. The insects can
bite through the feathers of the ca
nary with perfect ease All birds,
when they sleep during the summer,
spread out their feathers, making it
easy for the long-billed mosquito to
reach their bodies"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17

- VERIFYING seemed like
dream to Brewster as he rushed
OF through the night to the Of
49, fee Of Grant & Ripley. He was
dazed, bewildered, hardly more than
half conscious. A bitter smile crept
about his lips as he drew away from
the street car track almost as his hand
touched the rail of car he had sig
nailed. He remembered that he did not
have money enough to pay his fare. 1t
was six or seven blocks to the Office of
the lawyers, and he was actually run
ming before he stopped at the entrance
of the big building.
Never had an elevator Travelled more
slowly than the one which shot him to
the seventh floor. A light shone through
the transom above the attorneys door,
and he entered without so much as a
rap on the panel. Grant. who was pac-
ing the floor, came to standstill and
faced his visitor
"Close the door, please" came in
steady tones from Ripley. Mr.. Grant
dropped into chair and Brewster
mechanically slammed the door.
SIS it true?" he demanded hoarsely,
his hand still on the knob.
"Sit down, Brewster, and control
yourself" said Ripley.
"Good God, man, can't you see am
calm?" cried Monty. go on; tell me
all about it. What do you know? What
| have you heard?"
'He cannot be found, that's ALL" an
nounced Ripley, with deadly intent
ness. II don't know what it means.
There is no explanation. The whole
thing is inconceivable. Sit down. and I
will tell you everything as quickly as
| possible"
There isn't much to tell" said Grant
mechanically
II can take it better standing" de-
clared Brewster, shutting his jaws
tightly.
Jones was last seen in Butte on the
Sd of this month";" said Ripley. I'VE
J sent several kilograms to him after
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17

Humility is the foundation of all vir-
tues.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17

Ripley and evidently had been follow
ing him about town for two or three
hours. The lawyers had fled it at $50
o'clock.
He read it at glance, his eyes burn
ing, his heart freezing:
Come to office Immediately. Will wait
all night for you II necessary. Jones has
disappeared, and there is absolutely no
trace of him. GRANT & RIPLEY.
Brewster sat as one paralyzed, abso-
lutely no sign of emotion in his face.
The others began to clamor for the
contents Of the telegram, but his
tongue was stiff and motionless, his
ears deaf. Every drop Of blood in his
body was stilled by the shock, every
sense given him by the Creator was
centered upon eleven words in the
handwriting of a careless telegraph op-
orator, Jones has disappeared, and
there is absolutely no trace of him."
Zones has disappeared" Those
were the words, plain and terrible in
their clearness, tremendous in their
brutality. Slowly the rest of the mes
sage began to urge it's claims upon his
brain. "Come to our Office immediate
ly'' and "Will wait all night battled
for recognition. He was calm because
he had not the power to express an
emotion. How he maintained control
Of himself afterward he never knew
Some powerful, kindly force asserted
itself, coming to his relief with the
tinelineSS of genie Gradually it.
began to dawn upon him that the 9TH
ers We're waiting for him to read the
message aloud. He was not sure that
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f. .... 14.4O
Whitfield, Geo.. livery B. of S. 200
SUIT. ......... 1915
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
WILLIAM SBURG.

Williamsburg. Aug. 14-Hundreds
of people gathered in town Friday, the
occasion being the annual harvest
home. The city park presented a
lively scene all day, until late in the
evening the cool shade seeming to in
vite the visitors who focked from
Marengo, North English. Parnell, Con-
roy and the surrounding country.
Picnic dinner was served in the COO
retreat supper also in the afternoon
many went to the fair grounds to wit
ness the sports. First was matched
ball game between North English and
the home team, in which the visitors
walked away with the prize, the score
standing Z to 3. North English also
won the best horse race, and it was
said the southern neighborhood evil
IDENTIFY came with the intention of talk
ing everything, for in the evening one
of her number won the mammoth
cake. The day ended with a grand
country dance
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
CHAPTER xXXIII.

- VERIFYING seemed like a
dream to Brewster as he rushed
I OF through the night to the Of
A1 fee Of Grant & Ripley. He was
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17


MONTGOMERY BREWSTER
"It's rather broad, you see, gentle
men, but there are receipts for every
dollar, barring some trifling inciden-
tails. He may think l dissipated the for
tune, but defy him or any one else
to prove that have not had my mon
ey's worth. To tell you the truth, it
has seemed like hundred million. II
any one should tell you that it is an
easy matter to waste million dollars
refer him to me. Last fall 1 weighed
$50 pounds; yesterday barely moved
the beam at 14O. Last fall there was
not wrinkle in my face, nor did
have white hair. You see the result
of overwork, gentlemen. 1t will take
an age to get back to where l was
physically, but think can do it with
the vacation that begins tomorrow. In
cidentally I'm going to be married to-
morrow morning, just when am poor
er than ever expect to be again. I
still have few dollars to spend, and
must be about it. Tomorrow l will ac-
count for what I spend this evening.
It is now covered by the 'sundries'
item, but I'll have the receipts to show
all right See you tomorrow morning"
He was gone, eager to be with Peg
gy, afraid to discuss his report with
the lawyers. Grant and Ripley shook
their heads and sat silent for long
time after his departure.
"We ought to hear something definite
before night" said Grant, but there
was anxiety in his voice.
81 WONDER" unused Ripley, as if to
himself, how he will take it if the
worst should happen"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
CHAPTER XXI.

HE rs up to Jones now" kept run
ming through Brewster's brain
i as he drove off to keep his ap-
4 pointment with Peggy Gray.
1.-THE million is gone-all gone. I'm as
poor as Jobs turkey It's up to Jones,
but don't see how he can decide
against me. He insisted on making a
pauper Of me, and he can't have the
heart to throw me down now. But
what if he should take it into his head
to be ugly. l wonder if 1 could break
the WILL wonder if 1 could beat him
out in court"
Peggy was waiting for him. Her
cheeks were flushed as with fever
She had caught from him the mad ex.
ritement of the occasion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17

assured and he wrote to have his
fiancee meet him in the far off Pacific.
His headquarters are now at Iloilo. He
has command of the third district in
Benay and has command Of 2,100 men.
Miss Miller has visited al the homo Of
Cadet Taylor since Tuesday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-08-17
Free Methodist Camp MEETING.

Birmingham, Aug. 15.-The annual
camp meeting of the Fairfield and
Burlington districts, will begin at their
grounds, one-fourth of mile west Of
town next Friday, with Rev. Flower,
evangelist, of ST. Louis, in charge. The
session will continue ten days, and
much interest is manifested by the
members of that denomination to make
the camp the best ever held in thei,
beautiful grove
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1905-03-30
William Picket Arrested.

Acting under instructions from
the government, United States
Deputy Marshal Sol Geismar has
arrested William Pickett, an aged
white man, at his home about
two miles from Whitwell, Tenn,
on the charge of defrauding the
United States pension departs
ment.
Pickett was taken Monday
to Dunlap and arraigned before
Commissioned G. I'll. Carpenter,
to whom he made bond for his
appearance for trial next
Friday afternoon at two o.
clock. The defendant was re-
present by B. Tatum, of Jasper.
Pickett is about 20 years Of
age. 1t is said that he was per
suaded to make application tc
the government for pension un'
der false pretepses. .-Chsttanoo.
ga Times.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1905-03-30
ROoPE, TENN.

Special to The Ne7os.
Visiting is the order of the day
Parties and singing are taking
the day now. Guess the young
folks are enjoying themselves tos
gether.
A large crowd attended Sum
day school at Etna Drum Sunday
Tommie Dafron said Matte
Bailey looked mighty sweet Sat-
urday night at the party. Guess
he would like to beat Ed Doyle.
Miss Matte says he is sure a
pretty boy.
Miss Annie Thacker says Mr..
Willie Hartman is the prettiest
boy on the mountain.
John Brown says if he don't
hang his hat on old man Browns &
porch it wont be his fault.
Harry Loach was all smiles
Saturday night. Guess he saw
Miss Lizzie at the party.
Miss Della Smith says Wesley
Hicks is the prettiest boy on the
mountain. Guess he would like
to hang his hat on the rack a.
Bob Smiths.
Tom Sexton says if Miss May
Ford don't move back to tn,
mountain soon he is going tC
Whitwell to see her before long
Enclosing these lines with a kiss
God bless the one who reads this
Cherry Blossom.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1905-03-30
R0UPE.

Special to tie MezOs.
Rev. Hatfield pastor of the M. E.
church, filled his appointment at Et-
ma Sunday evening.
Miss Ellen Anderson was seen
walking with a certain friend Sun
day evening.
Ed Doyle seemed very much pleas
ed Sunday evening.
Early flowers are blooming and
every one is glad.
Mamie jolly, Paul Murphy, and
Minnie Ransome spent Sunday with
Miss Celia Brumley.
Miss Bertha Sexton gave a party
Saturday night entertaining large
crowd. 5a
Harry Ransom, Paul Murphy, Ma
mie jolly, and Celia Bromley visited
at G. M. .Ransom's Saturday night.
The young folks passed pleasant
time. t#ts
Ed Newsome was called to the
bedside of his sick father Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Cora Bromley visited her pa
rents at Kelly Ferry Thursday.
Ask Miss Mamie Jolly how she
would like to get news from Tracy.
John Doyle from Whiteside was
out at church Sunday evening.
Think some Of our young folks
ought to bury the hatchet and be
friends. Anyway they should not
write anything to the News that will
hurt any ones feelings. | think a
falling out between two individuals
should not lead others INTO dissen-
sion, who have had nothing to dc
with the disagreement. This life is
SO short that we should live for some.
thing higher than that. This strife
has created division among the
young folks here, which should moi
exist. Spring Violet.