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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
DINE NOVELS
TEMPTED BOY
They Xncffed Him TO Commit
Crimes Sg1bicb Landed
Him In Jail.

James 2. Duncan, the seventeen
year-old son of Thomas Duncan of
Princeton, Ind, Was recently impris-
oned at San Antonio Tex, on charge
Of attempted highway robbery. A cor
respondent writing to the New York
Evening Telegram says the Duncan
youth, according to his confession, is
a desperate criminal and has been
playing the role Of bad man" since
he was twelve years old. The San
Antonio police do not place much Gre
dence in his wild story, and his father.
who went there as soon as he learned
Of the trouble, asserts that the ''con-
tession'' is made up of incidents from
cheap literature which had for their
scene the wild and woolly southwest
as imagined by the writer's.
The Duncan lad, however, played the
bandit role to perfection in the case
which landed him in jail in San An
tonic. He stood in front of a moving
electric car in the outskirts of the CITY.
and when it came to a stop he boarded
the front platform and showed pistol
in the face Of the motorman and de-
manded that he be handed over all the
money in his possession. The motor
man complied, and the bandit then
turned his attention to the conductor,
who was on the rear platform. The
conductor refused to comply with the
request to deliver up his money, and
when Duncan tried to go after it
lively scufIle ensued.
Duncan'S pistol was discharged, and
he dropped it and fed. He also lost
his hat in the encounter with the con-
ductor.
1t was the loss of his hat that led to
his detection and capture on the fol
lowing day. Duncan had gone to work
for Mrs. Peterson, the keeper Of a dali
ry, few days before the attempted
robbery was made. He was driving
a milk wagon and slept at the Peterson
home. He inquired of Mrs. Peterson
the next morning if she had hat she
could let him wear, telling her that he
had lost his the night before A short
time afterward Mrs. Peterson read an
account Of the attempted holdup in the
morning newspaper, and the incident
Of her dairy hand having lost his hat
caused her to think that he was the
person who was wanted for the at
tempted robbery. She notified the po-
lice, and that night while young Dun
can was sleeping in his room he was
taken into custody by detectives.
When aroused from sleep Duncan
made an effort to get hold of his rifle
that was lying by the side of his bed.
you've got me, all right" he said to
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
FEEDING CROPS OFF.

Aside from feeding off the grass in
the pasture and the stalks in the field
no attempt is made in this country to
feed crops off on the land where they
were produced. More might be done
in this line to great advantage. The
clover, the turnip crop the vetch crop,
the rape crop, are all fed in the field
in England by the hurdle system,
which is the inclosilg of part of the
field with hurdles or a light movable
fence, sheep proof, to the manifest
saving in the harvesting of the crop
and the great benefit accruing from
the thorough fertilization of the soil.
Two years ago man in South Da-
kota with eighty acres of corn turned
in 1,200 sheep along in September and
let them harvest the crop, which was
done with very great success and
economy. He got a good price for his
corn, got rid of the weeds and so
cleaned up and fortified the land that
it was in the best possible condition
for another crop. There was scarcely
any waste in the doing of it either, the
fall being dry. Had it been wet, it
would have been different.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
GETTING AHEAD.

We are asked by young man how
is the best way for him to get ahead
in the world. He says that he does
not want to become very rich man,
but would like to accumulate enough
property so as to be able to enjoy life.
The recipe has been often given and
as seldom followed, otherwise there
would not be SO many poor people in the
world. Commencing poor, it is, first,
self denial, often of the ancient martyr
type; then saving little at first; then
a right valuation of ones credit, al
ways keeping it as we'll protected re-
serve asset; then everlasting industry,
day and night too, when one is young
and tough; after little getting money
to work for one and being lender
rather than borrower; coupled with
all this an honesty in business which
is unimpeachable. There must also be
good sense used in the matter of get
ting married, the choice Of business,
investments and the like, for it is not
always that men are both honest and
sensible. Then there should be con-
tentment with small gains and small
savings, for the most enduring for
tunes are built up a little at time.
But money alone will not make the
really successful man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
SILAGF.

There have been many changes of
opinion touching the proper time to
cut up field corn with which to fill the
silo. When the silo first appeared as a
winter forage factor it was supposed
that the corn must be very juicy and
green, and so varieties of corn giving
great growth of stalks were used.
This used to fill the silo in very i'm
mature stage. This made a silage of
a mushy character, which gave rise to
nearly all the objections which have
ever been urged against ensilage as a
ration. Later it was found out that
there was nothing better out of which
to make ensilage than just common
field corn, and that this should be al
lowed to remain in the field until al
most ripe before being used, even to
the point of having the leaves and
husks overripe, this sort of ensilage
being dry and carrying a larger per
cent of nutritive value than when made
of immature corn.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

the policemen. ITS no use for me to
make any kick about it.
He was taken before Conductor Sam
King, whom he had attempted to rob-
"He is the man who shot at me"
King said II would know his face any
where | saw it,"
Duncan said all the time that he was
the man who was wanted
At the police station Duncan made
long alleged confession. He said that
he had been in the kidnapping and
holdup business and that he was a
member of a gang which had operated
in various parts of the country, most
~ in the north. He said that ne re-
ceived $3.50 for kidnapping one child
and $50 in two other like cases.
He was asked how he came to make
the attempt to rob the street car men.
Il was just walking along the street,
and it occurred to me that it would be
a good chance to play the game" he
said. Il saw a car coming, and when
it got to me l boarded it, with the re-
suits that you all know"
Young Duncan did not give the po-
lice the places and dates of his other
crimes, and they were disposed to be
lieve that they happened only in his
imagination
His father wds grief stricken over
the disgrace his son had brought upon
himself and relatives. Immediately
upon his arrival the elder Duncan
went to the Jail and was shown into
the presence of the son. He gave the
boy an affectionate greeting, but there
was no warmth in the response. Young
Duncan had little to say to his father
and showed no indication of penitence.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
WISOWA LUMBER CO.,
Sitter, Wis.
Oscar Smith, Mgr.
No Proposal.

A young lady whose beauty is equal
to her bluntness in conversation, was
visiting at house where other guests
were assembled, among them the cid.
est son of rich manufacturer. The
talk turned on matrimonial squabbles.
Said the eligible party:
81 hold that the correct thing for the
husband is to begin as he intends. to
go on. Say that the question is one
of smoking. Almost Immediately I
would show my intentions by lighting
a cigar and settling the question for
ever"
"And would knock the thing out Of
your mouth" cried the beauty.
do you know" rejoined the young
man, 81 don't think you would be
there!'-Chicago Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
merlcan UoIn for Europe.

Since it seems to be determined that
the expenditure Of Americans who 60
to Europe for the summer averages
1000 for each person, it follows that
S2OO,OOO,OOO of the so-called balance Of
trade of $4OO,000,OO0 this year will be
covered Sy these foreign voyaguers.
The rush to Europe this year is break
ing all records. The number of first
and second class passengers who have
already been carried across is 10000.
Thirty thousand more will 60 in July,
and the total for the season is es-
timated at O,000.-Hartford Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

A story with moral comes from
Uganda. A lion seized man and
bit him. His teeth went through
bottle of whisky, which the man was
carrying in his pocket, and this gave
him such shock that he turned tail.
The moral is obvious. Do not be a
teetotaler. If the man had been
teetotaler he would have been eaten.
1t is better to be drunk than eaten.-
London Globe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

To save 10000 acres of standing TIM
Der which is held urder twenty-year
lease from Idaho the WeyerhOeuser
syndicate, of Seattle and Minneapolis,
is constructing a 100000 railroad
from Palouse, Wash, into the heart of
the Idaho timber district, distance of
seventy miles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

FOR SALE: A very desirable
modern residence, located in the 4th
ward. Water, light and heat all nice.
~ arranged. House is new; convenient.
ly located and is bargain if taken =
once. Terms reasonable to purchaser.
For further information apply at this
Office.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
Notice to Settle.

All knowing themselves indebted
to the firm of Pink Bros are here
by requested to settle the same at
once. FRANK PINK. 53W3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
LEADING ATTORNEYS

TTORNEYS-RUsHNEL, WATKINS s. MOSES
Farmers Phone. IS: Union Phone 49,
Practice in all State and United States
courts. Office over State Bank of Grant
County,
Lancaster, Wisconsin,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
Excursion Notice.


Homeseeker's excursion tickets
on sale for Iowa, Minnesota, North
and South Dakota, on every Tues
day from May to October inclusive.
Rate one regular fare plus two dol
lars, minimum selling rate nine
dollars. Tickets limited for return
to twenty-one days from date Of
sale.
Tourist Excursion rates to Clear
Lake, Iowa, and return, at one fare
and one-third, on sale daily until
September 30th, 1905.
G.. B. HATFIELD,
Spechts Ferry, Iowa.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder troubles almost always result
from arrangement of the kidneys and
a cure is obtained quickest by a proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel
ing badly you can make no mistake by
taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp=ROOt, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to go often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail. Address, Dr. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Kil1ner's Swamp Root, and the
address, Binghamton, N. ", on every
bottle.
ADon't make any mistake, but remem-
Der the name. Swamp Root, DR.. Kill
mer's Swamp-Root' and address, Bing-
hamton, n Y, on every bottle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BUCHNER.
Practices in all State courts. Loans col
lections and settlement of estates. Court
commissioner for U. S. courts and for Cir
cult court of CT ant County.
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ATTORNEY-W. E. SHINIMIN.
Attorney at law. Can practice in all
courts. ONCE Aasford Building, opposite
main entrance to Court House,
Lancaster Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ATTORNEYS-HowE& GILMAN.
Practices in all courts Collections a
speciality,
BoScObel Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths,

prevailing in this
IS because so decep-
tive. Many sudden
deaths are caused
by it-heart dis
ease, pneumonia,
heart failure or
apoplexy are often
the result Of kid
ney disease. If
kidney trouble is
Observation-Disclosures
neutrality-suspicious.
ed blood will at
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

G. CLARK.
Practice in all State and United States
courts. Office in Clark building,
Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ATTORNEYS-LowRY s. CARTHEw
Office in Ziegler Block,
Lancaster. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ATTORNEY-GEO. B. CLEMENTSON.
Office in Baldwin Block,
Lancaster, Wisconsin
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

LEADING PHYSICIANS.
PHYSICIANS E. HASSELL. M d.
Office over the Meyer-Showalter bank,
Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-08-19

ATTORNERS-BROwN & BRENNAN.
Office in Baxter Block.
LanCa ter, Wisconsin.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
new BANK FOR ECHO
MERCHANT TELLS OF A PRE-
VAIlING INCONVENIENCE.
Farmers Would Be Willing to Take
Stock If a Banking House
Is Started.

An Echo merchant is authority for the
statement that bank is badly needed
there. He is quoted as saying:
"More money changes hands here by
check than any place know of. When
a cattle buyer buys herd of cattle he
draws check, and when the stockman
buys hay he draws a check. AS these
checks are usually for large amounts,
money must be sent from Pendleton,
making delay of day or two. The
stores are always short Of ready money
and have from few dollars to many
hundreds in checks awaiting a chance
to be sent to Pendleton to cash. The
farmers of the vicinity would be willing
to take stock in such an institution il
one would come here"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
COLONISTS COMING
HARTMAN SYSTEM REDUCES
RATES TO THE WEST.
Reduction OF 0ne-Third to All Points
Eastern Oregon, Washington and
Northern Idaho.

What is probably the most extraordi-
nary Inducement that has yet been made
to encourage immigration to Oregon,
Washington and Northern Idaho, Of
settlers from the middle west, is an
nounced by the traffic department of the
o. r. & N. Co. and Southern Pacific
Oregon lines, says Portland paper.
Effective February Is to May Is, the
rate on movables of colonists will be re-
duced half, from the Missouri river
to points in the Willamette valley on the
Southern Pacific Oregon lines, and one
third to all poists in Eastern Oregon
and Washington and in Northern Idaho.
The rates will be made effective dur
ing the periods in which low one-way
passenger rates are named, under what
is termed colonist or home seekers rates
combining to enable intending settlers
to migrate at minimum cost.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
A HORSE BOOM.
Government Will Want 1000 Horses
for Army.

Government viii Want 1000 Horses
for Army.
Walla Walla, Jan. IA big boom in
the horse market is expected shortly or
as soon as the contracts for furnishing
the American army in the Philippines
with 1000 horses are awarded. Word
has been received in Walla Walla that
these contracts will be awarded at Sc
attic some time the latter part of jan
uary and local horse dealers are expect
ing recurrence of the palmy days
when the English government was buy
ing up horses for use in the South
African war.
1t was then that the despised cayuse
jumped into favor and instead of being
the scum of the horse industry it was
soon found that the little Indian pony
was best adapted for cavalry purposes
and consequently commanded as good
price as the American bred horse.
''As soon as the contracts are awar ded
we are expecting horde Of buyers to
invade the local horse Market" we'll
known dealer said yesterday. 1.-The
government wants 1000 horses for the
use Of the army in the Philippines and
about the only place to get them
is in the Oregon and Washington
horse rangeI Horses are worth
money these days and contract
ora will find that they will have to pay
fair price or go further east in which
event transportation will have to be
figured in.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
Artificial Teeth,

To follow the natural contour Of the
face in arranging artificial teeth on
plates 80 that they will give the most
natural appearance when in the mouth,
there are points, including a perfect fit
and perfect satisfaction, that is the
guarantee on all plate work. DR.. Spon-
ogle, dentist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
EAKIN FOR SUPREME JUDGE
Move to Nominate Him Said to BE On
Foot Among Friends.


Baker City, Jan. 12.-The friends of
Judge Eakin, Judge Of the eighth judi
cial district, are quietly planning to
secure for him the nomination for su-
preme judge at the next state republican
convention, The members of the bar of
Eastern Oregon think unanimously that
at least one member of the supreme
court should come from this section of
the state. They argue that Judge Eakin
is especially fitted for supreme justice,
by reason Of the fact that he is familiar
with mining and irrigation litigation,
two subjects that of late years have
often occupied the attention of the su-
'Yqrame court, and in the years to come
will come up for adjudication in the
court Of last resort more frequently
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
Pianos of Worth.

We sell the kind Of Pianos that those
who are critics, buy.
They are Reed & Sons, noted for
strength and volume of tone.
The Henry F. Miller, Boston's oldest
and sweetest toned make.
The Steger, musically equal to the
best, and the popular Singer.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
water Routea.

Mixed, for Pendle-
l2:D l.m. ton and intermedi-l 7:O5 %. m.
ate points.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13

Mixed train walla
7:O5 p. N. walla and interme.
diate points.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13

Walla Walla, Day
ton, Pomeroy, Lew.
9:57 A m, lston, Colfax, Pull
man, Moscow, the
COuer d'Alene dis
triot, Spokane and
all points north.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1905-01-13
A. C. RUBY 4 co.
Importers, Breeders and Dealers in
PercheOn, English Shire,
Belgian, German Coach
Stations and Jacks.

II you are in the market for any
thii g in this line we can show you
more of the good kind that Will weigh
ton and over, than all the other
barns OF the Northwest; sell you one
cheaper, make you better terms and
give you better guarantee than can
be secured elswhere, for the reason
that we are permanently located here
with permanent headquarters. We
are the only firm in the northwest that
ship direct from Europe, therefore
we don't have any culls from eastern
barns. If you buy a horse from US
and he does not fulfill the guarantee
you will not have to go out Of the
state to have matters adjusted. We
invite your inspection.
A. C. RUBY & CO.,
PENDLETON, - OREGON.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-11-04

to he various places where they win bo
while IN the city.
An delegates and visiting club women
win be made the guests Of members Of
the Oklahoma city federation or Of their
friends during their Stay.
All meetings Of the federation are 70
be held az the Christian church, corner
Of Third and Robinson. From two-forsy
until four on Tuesday afternoon there
win be meeting Of the credenilai com
mittee at the church, and for until six
a trolley ride over the city. Tuesday
evening beginning at nine o clock. re-
ception at the Throadeiii hotel viii be
given BY the city federation 70 the visi-
tors. and an club women. residents and
visitors. with their invited guests. will
be received. Wednesday win be devot-
ed to busress transacted at the church.
until five O'Clock IN the afternoon. from
wh.ca hour until seven the local chapter
OF the ID. A. r. VIII entertain the visiting
club women and the officers OF the city
federation at a colonial tea at the home
Of Mrs. r. p. Carpenter, 18th and Rob-
inson streets. Wednesday night the la
dies win be given theatre party at the
Dverholser, to witness Under Southern
skies" Thursday win be occupied with
business until four thirty, when until
seven, Mrs Henry Overholser and tho
Ready TO Help club VIII receive at Mrs
Overholser's horne, the guests being the
wishing and resident club women and
Invited friends Of Mrs. Overholser on
Thursday evening Mrs. Sarah Platt
Decker, president Of the National Fed
Grafton OF Women's Clcbs. win deliver
an address at the church, and a musical
program VIII be given. Friday morning
VIII be devoted to unfinished business
with a final adjournment at twelve
O clock.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1905-11-04

The pageant Of the October forest re.
peats itself IN the annual display OF the
dry goods shops. No season presents q
similar opportunity for color arrange
ments Of the most striking character
1t Is natures harvest time, and the sum
shine and the fragrant outdoor atmos-
phere harmonizes Wen with the abundant
offerings for fashions festivals
spangles and embroideries in rainbow
hues, fancful 5ewelry Of high art de-
signs, and all the tempting accessories
OF miladrs toilet have been put on view
TO bring out their best attractions, ana
at the same time to lend to the idea Of
autumnal harmony
Paris asserts that this is to be a color
year, and blue is one Of the ruling hues.
We are reminded OF it in gracefully
draped fabrics-a decoration Of them
selves-the sweeping plumes Of hats
in curious byzantine embro.dcries. and
those wonderfully wrought belts and 1T
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