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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

suit of his profession to meet govern ment officials of every grade, and he becomes acquainted with the work of every department and bureau. In nine cases out of ten the disclosure of wrongdoing in the public service is made by newspaper men in the ordi. nary practice of their profession. They are quick to discern any unusual de- parture from routine methods, and it is an open secret that the industry and acuteness of newspaper correspon. dents were mainly instrumental in compelling an overhauling of the post office department and brought about the disclosure of crimes and fraudulent practices.
 The newspaper man is also we'll post. ed on political matters, and, although under the Roosevelt administration &C., tive politics are barred in all the de. partments, the president is very will ing to have about him men who are able to size up political situation and who appreciate the significance of government policies in politics in the highest sense of the latter term.
 New senators and representatives coming to Washington are very glad to secure the services of trained newspa. per men as their private and confiden- tial secretaries.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

come too Ets.a ,J i..,. Alter q few min utes the men secured the rope, and quickly making bowline or loop at the end of it the pilot put it round his body and, standing up in the tossing boat, prepared to jump.
 The next moment we rolled away to leeward, and our yardarm was fifty feet nearer the sky. looked again. The pilot had jumped. He was coming fast toward us suspended high in mid air. But before he could be swung on deck our ship had recovered herself and was now rolling toward him, and he fell with hollow thud against her side, thence to fall the next moment into the boiling surf. A few seconds of suspense and then once more we rolled away to leeward, and this time with such a force and at such an angle that the dauntless Norwegian came fly ing upward through the air and high over our bulwarks. where, after collid- ing with the rigging, he dropped down to an expectant group of sailors, who caught him fin their arms. With huge laugh he made his way up to the bridge, wiped away the blood that was streaming down his face. shouted a Scandinavian farewell to his comrades in the tossing shallop, and then turned to the captain and his business.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
MARVEL IN MORSE SEAcRAFT
Norwegian Pilots Bravery When
 Boarding n Ship In . High Sea.

Norwegian Pilots Bravery When
 Boarding ship In . High Sea.
 Norway, that has recently separated from Sweden, is the home of the brave Norsemen. who are famed for their seacIaft. The boarding of a ship by a Norwegian pilot is described as fol- lows by writer in the London Ex- press;
 Some years ago I was approaching the rocky coast of Norway in a bark rigged ship. As it was blowing heavy gale, and the sea ran high, the captain determined to take shelter in the inner fords. But to slip between innumer- able rocky islets and over others only just submerged called for the knowl- edge of pilot, and for pilot, accord ingly, we signaled.
 In about an hours time an open boat was seen approaching, lifting and drop ping over the high running seas and, as we soon saw. manned by two young Eorwegians and steered by the pilot we sought. The boat was not more than eighteen feet long. and her low freeboard seemed level with the water amidships. It was marvel that such boat could live in such sea. But the greater marvel was how the pilot could board us as we rolled heavily ito larboard and to starboard" with pur main yards all back.
 Still more surprised was I when I saw a rope reeved through a block at the yardarm and paid out and thrown toward the boat. which did not dare
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16


 Philadelphia Ledger, the dean of the correspondents corps. and who has been engaged in Washington newspa- per work for generation, has been selected as the head of the bureau ot manufactures in the department of commerce and labor. The selection was made by the president himself.
 Maj. Carson is known all the coun. try over by his initials "J. NJ. G." which have been appended to his dis patches and letters in the Philadelphia Ledger for nearly 30 years. He has long been regarded as an authority on tariff and finance. and he has done notable newspaper work on all the great questions and issues that have arisen in the capital city since the '70s. By popular consent he has been breveted Major" although he has strenuously endeavored to keep his title to that which legitimately belongs to him. He never was a major in the army. but rose from the rank of sec- ond lieutenant to that of senior cap tain in his regiment during three years service in the civil war. He has . splendid military record, and one that his friends insist should have given him the title of major; so they have supplied that rank, and he has been known as Maj. Carson for quar- ter of a century. It is only surprising that he is not general" as no place in the world are titles so easily at tained and promotions so quickly made ty popular favor as in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16


 before the Birmingham university, in which he claims that gymnastics are injurious. Prof. Muirhead of the same university has enlarged on Prof. Mosso's theory and has made a sweep ing condemnation of gymnastics.
 Prof. Mosso by series of experi- ments with an instrument called the Ergograph contends that he has estab- lished the fact that the brain is brought into operation by every act of physical exertion. and there is strain imposed upon this organ by physical exercise, mental study and the play of the emotions. Prof Muirhead. taking Mosso's experiments as a basis. de- clares that gymnastics are the most ex- haustive and demoralizing kind of ex- ercise that could be engaged fin. His contention has aroused quite a feeling and his position has been severely as- sailed by the advocates of gymnastic training of scholars. In defense of his theory. Prof. MuirheaG says:
 "I think that what we now know as to the physiological effect of differant kinds of exercise demands an over hauling of the older systems of gym nastic training Gymnastic trainers are often ignorant of the real princi- ples on which physical exercise should be based. and our existing system is compromise for open air exercise. In- door gymnastics are very exhaustiHg. and in my view one of the best forms of gymnastics is the outdoor games. such as the public schools have iE their field sports"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
life, and served several years as a

AAoj oAS o0A vVu pcv0ldl ycdIb AA V Washington correspondent.
 These two are both frequently spoken of as newspaper men who have made their mark in the public service, but there Is an extended list of men of that profession in other departments. There is Robert J. Wynne, now consul gen. eral to London, who occupied a seat in MT. RoOsevelts cabinet for several months. He was Washington corre- spondent of more than a quarter of a centuIy's experience. The two civilian commissioners of the District of Col umbia, Henry l.. West and H. B. .F. Mcfarland, were both prominent mem- bers of the Washington corps of core. spondents and newspaper writers be- fore they were called upon to run the district government. Francis E. LeuTp, for B years writer on the New York Evening Post, and for more than 20 years it's Washington correspondent, is Mir Roosevelt's commissioner of h. dian affairs.
 Then there is the venteran Gen. Henry V. Boynton, so long connected with the Cincinnati Commercial Ga cite, who is now at the head of the Chickamauga park commission. Other newspaper men who served as Wash ington correspondents and are now in the public service are Assistant Secre- tary of the Treasury Reynolds, Chiet of the Bureau of Statistics Austin, Chief of the Dead Letter Office Young, H. Conquest Clarke, connected with the rural free delivery, George w. Rouzer, in the employ of the senate. and George E. Gilleland, also employed in the senate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

the Japanese Are a Nation of NOte-
 books-Not Only Omcers and Ensi-
 neers, hut Ordinary Sailors Use Them = Marvellous Imitators, but
 They Can Also Initiate.
 Japan's seamen and their training for her navy is thus described in the Detroit News-Tribune by W. J. Hard ing, retired fleet engineer of the Brit lsh navy:
 My modest share in the training of Japan's navy was a very valuable ex- perience, because all the time I was teaching the Japanese the Japanese were teach me. They studied with the same determination, the same con centration of energy with which they have since fought, and they gave me splendid object lesson in what pure pa triotism can do for a man even in peaceful study.
 The Japanese does not put forth his energies with the primary object of outstripping his fellows in the race for position, but in the hope of being of great service to his country. Should he be offered the post of admiral when he felt certain that he would be more use full as a gunner he would cheerfully re- main in the humber position. , When I took charge of the students of marine engineering 1 gave them the Keyham course, instructing them en- tirely in English, even the words of command being taught to them in our language. They were simply gluttons for knowledge.
 For time was somewhat mystifed by seeing tiny disks of red plotting pa- per dotted about their books of instruc- tion, but I discovered eventually that it was the custom to place disk op- posite any item which was not perfectly clear, and not until they had thorough ly mastered the troublesome point would they flick that disk away. As a matter of fact, the disk never remained in one place long.
 The faculty of observation is one of the greatest assets in the Japanese character. During the last generation Japanese students have been sent to every corner of the world where any thing useful was to be learned in con nection with naval warfare, and every one of those students has sent home regular and full reports.
 One of the first rules had to learn as teacher in Japan was this: The Japanese student cannot in any way be scolded into learning. The Russians drill their men with whips: the Ger mans notoriously mistake bullying for discipline, and even in the British navy corporal punishment is not altogether unknown. The disgrace of being struck would make Japanese, however, i commit harakiri the national form of suicide--immediately. When a mans ''very best" is not good enough, the misery of being failure is quite pun ishment enough for him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

ysars. or since he first came to Wash isefon as e civil service commissioner
 Among the conspicuous examples cf newspaper men being called by the president to high office might be cited the following. Secretary of St1te John Hay, vho vss . writer of great strength and vfrilify on the New York Tribune before be entered the dipio- nAfic service and bessn a career that has made hin the premier of the sd- ninistruftoaL wAIteIav Reid- .ow an- bnnnn1sr 0 0Funt Drita1n- has Dssn . uDuuvu0f uS1toR on1 e1DDw on 11n
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
The Kings Dicing,


 IA tale of Sweden and Norway.1 Olaf, lord of Sweden's yeomen, Pledged to peace in solemn thing. Met in tryst his ancient foeman, Bright haired Olaf, Norway's king. Near the Rock of Kings they bid6d, Doffing corselet sword and helm: There the gold ringed chiefs divided Norways lands from Sweden's realm. Fair were drawn the writings telling Metes of fields and whose the sway, Save of one good farm and dwelling swedens? Norway's? None could says Then spake Norway's Olaf: Brother. One poor farms of little store. Shall we game with one another? Shall we cast the dice thereforr' Sweden's lord, the well appareled, Bowed; then. casting, roared: "Ho, hofs Sizes fall. o son of Harald,
 Little need for thee to throw!" Olaf smiled. "Is Fate niggard? Happening once may happen twice. Are there not thou blood of Sigurd, Still two sixes on the diceT' Sizes fell! In wrath the other Flung; then vaunted: Mine at lastl Sizes twain! My royal brother, Never shalt thou best that castro Careless. gay with merry chatter. Olaf shook the dice and threw. Truly. tis little matter
 For the Lord my God to do!" Sizes fell! Yet. greater wonder, Like a gem of summer hall Burst one figured cube asunder- Six and seven made the tale So the realms in peace were parted: So fair Hising's wolds of rye Fell to Norway's lion hearted Fly the breaking Of die. Guiterman in New York Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Dre..mnker,. Carele.sne.s.

A Washington seamstress left q needle in the back of dress she com- pleted for a Kansas young lady not long ago and now, says the Kansas City Journal, particular friend of the family wears his arm in an arnica bandage
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Faith in Newspaper Men.

RESIDENT Roose- welt believes in n e V ID aper men and has chosen sany of them to fill positions of re- sponsibility and honor in the pub lie service He be- lieves In tn e Washington oorre- spondent He has had exper fence with the latter
 class of newspaper
 men for Is or IF
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
aMaior" John IT. Carson.

HE ranks of news paper correspond.
 ents in Washing ton have again been invaded by the administration to secure desirable m a t e rial with which to fill a pub lie office. Maj. John M. Carson. the correspondent of the New York Times and the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Evils of Indoor Exercise.

NITED STATES Consul Marshal Halstead at Bir- mingham. E n g. land, has sent an extract from one of the English pa- pers describing a rather startling theory regarding gymnastics. This theory is promul- gated by a Prof. Mosso in a lecture
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

cludes that of officialdom, clearly on the side of the Japanese, the count has been able by his own genial personali- ty to retain the respect and affection Of all grades in official and diplomatic circles The blunders, the misfortunes and the incompetency that have marked the Russian conduct of the war in the east on land and sea have almost made the Muscovite name re- proach. in this city. Count Cassini has had to meet all the disgust, disappoint- ment and ridicule that his home gov ernment have inspired.
 As the dean of the diplomatic corps, his position has been doubly trying. The embarrassment that his nations misfortunes have brought are greater than if he had occupied a less conspic- uous place in the list of ambassadors and ministers As dean he has had to take a prominent part in official and social functions This he has done, and that ipmobile countenance and imperturable manner have hidden any anxiety and shame he may have felt over the disasters that followed the Russian army and navy in the orient. The counts many friends have out done themselves to show him courtesy and pay him honor before he leaves for his new post at Madrid. Dinners have been the order of the day and nothing but compliments have been showered upon the cool headed and popular Russian.
 After the fall of Port Arthur, Count Cassini was prepared for any sort of . blow. That was the sorest disappoint- ment to him of any occurrence of the war. He had special interest in Port Arthur, as the place was named after him when Russia grabbed it at the close of the Chinese-Japanese war. The counts first name is Arthur, or Arturo, and the Russian government named Port Arthur after him in recognition of his services when minister of Pe- king.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
All in Wishing.

The greatest failure in life is the man who spends so much time wishing he could accomplish big reforms that he has no time in which to assist in minor reforms.-The Commoner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Grasp of Public Affairs.

HE president has f r e gu e n tly re- marked that he has seldom failed to get the highest service from news. paper men. He chooses them be. cause of their gen. eral knowledge of public affairs. The Washington corre- spondent is accus- .
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16

A Sympathetic Thought.
 T see that Paderewski will lose ai least $l5,00o by his recent illness" Well. hope he was insured in one of these s25 a. week accident com. panies. "-Clcreia~d Plain Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
WASHINGTON GOSSIP
THR TRYING POSITION OF THE
 RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR.
COUNT cAssINI IS ADMIRED
New Head of Bureau of Manufactures -Congressmen Seek Services of Trained Newspaper Men -
 Gymnastics Condemned.

ASHI N G T o N.-
 Nothing but ad- miration is ex- pressed for Count Cassini, the Rus sian ambassador, during these last days of his stay
 in Washington. Few dipl o mats have ever had a more trying role to fill than he. With public senti- ment. which in-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Wise Doctor.

Ascum-Have you seen anything of Jiggins istely7
 Doctor-yes I prescribed a trip to Australia for him only this morning
 Ascum - Indeed. Hes getting wealthy. isn't heg
 Doctor-weIl. [ can remember when I used to prescribe for him simply . dose of sodium bromide for the same Dts. Long Standing Mystery Explained Jacob had just kissed Rachel
 Then he lifted up his voice and sept Why do yo1 do thaf- asked Rachel
 -Because.- he sobbed- it doesn't se>m to surprise yoa' I an not the nrst young man yoa have kissed,-
 But he forEavs her to sch a ex- tsnt that he served hef nnkAw 14 ysns fbr bsf.-C1ie.eo rrf1unA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
lApAN'S KEEN SEAMEh
How They Eagerly Took Instruc'
 ton From Foreigner.
WERE "GLUTToNs FOR KNowLEDGEp

Retired British Naval Omcer Says the Japanese Are a Nation of NOte- books-Not Only Omcers and Engi- neers, but Ordinary Sailors Use Them = Marvellous Imitat0rs, but They Can Also Initiate.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-16
Prices Reduced to 20 percent From June to Angus, l.

Imported domestic ia brcs latest Parisian perfect fit and first class workmanship best work All fancy and riding habits in latoStc ctyla
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26
The Japs as Soldiers

Many prominent military man OF
Europe and Ame lea have expressed the
opinion that the japanese are the best
of soldiers. This asf ertion may be some
what exaggerated, bnt still their wonder
ful showing ID the var with Russia prov We
than to be well trained and courageous.
The wonderful cures made by the cele
brated Hostette's Stomach Bitters dur
ing the past so years prove it to be the
most reliable family medicine in the
world for Indigestion, dyspepsia, con-
stipstioD, biliousness, gene al debility,
kidney and liver troubles. female dis
orders. chills, colds or malaria. We
urge you to try bottle to-day and test
it for your own satisfaction, also get a
copy of our 1905 Illustrated Almanac
from your druggist. 1t is free and con-
tains much instructive reading matter.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26
of the girl required six months {
planning and conspiracy.


Representative Jaynes of Wssco, has
introduced the long expected bill
amending the local option law.
Many important amendments are
offered. the chief being provision that
an election on the prohibition issue may
be called in any precinct only on petit
ton of 40 per cent Of the registered
voters. 1t also provides that the law
shall not be applicable to prec nets in
inc prporated towns except residence
precincts and shall not apply to the
sale OF liquor by wholesalers.
Under the provisions of the bill 10
per cent Of the voters of any county
which adopted prohibition last Novem-
Der may demand the resubmisson
question in June, 1906.
Emergency is declared so a. to pre-
vent the submission CT the bill to pop
ular vote under referendum. The bill
eliminatss 8 county prohibition and pro
vides only for precinct prohibition.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26
An Editors Opinion of the Royal
Gorge.

Edyth Tozier Weatherred, in de-
scribing recent trip over the Denver
& Rio Grande Railroad, says in "rhe
Exposition:
CAT last thessgoal of the ambition OF
years has been eached-marvelous
wonderful, grand and inspiring Royal
Gorge is on either hand. The only dis
appointing thing is you only have one
pair of eyes, while the train darts in and
out OF the tremendous chasm. If any
who have never seen it are wondering
how it looks just 20 and see. Thous-
ands have tried to describe it, yet every
attempt falls short Of giving the subject
JUSTICE"
If you contemplate trip East, write
w. G. Mcbride, 124 Third street, Port
land. Ore., for booklets picturing Colo
RADIOS famous scenery, and any other
information you may desire.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26
REALESTATE BARGAINS
Offered by Whites & Patterson,
Real Estate Dealers.
MANY RARE OFFERS MADE
Watch This Space Each Week, as
Many Ranches will be
Listed Here.
MANY RARE OFFERS MADE

1120 acres, part good farm land, res,
| fine grazing land. One fine seven room
house, three houses for tenants, good
barn and out buildings, fine orchard
700 acres government land fenced, nine
miles from Hamilton. About 40 acres
OF good timber on land. $500 per acre.
Easy payment.
640 acres, good houses and barns,
finely watered, POO acres meadow land
timber on the land will more than hall
pay for it, adjacent TO outside range.
| fine ranch for some one at a rea sona BILE
price. Five miles from Lone Rock.
POO acres . miles from Lexington.
4 snap for a short time.
1l2O acres 80 mhes from Lexington
fine wheat rarch, nearly all under
cultivation, some improvements. Will
be sold on reasonable terms.
GAO acres miles from Heppner, fine
wheat ranch, plenty of good spring
water, all under good wire fence and
cross fences Will Re sold at bargain,
1910 acres, 800 acres pIow land, 8
dwelling houses. large BAN jlst COM
p'eted. al of 300 aties can be irrigated
all under good wire fence, adjacent to
government range. fine stock ranch
Snap.
500 acres, wheat land, 260 acres under
cultivation, all under good two wire
fence. Price $4,000. This is a bargain.
We have number of good houses and
lots in Heppner for sale very cheap.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26
IMPERIAL FAMILY SHOT AT
Grape Shot Fired From Battery
While Court Is Asse bled.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 9-The cere-
mony OF the blessing of the waters this
year was accompanied by an event
more mysterious, unprecedented and
extraordinary than any afforded by the
annals of Russian history. For Rus
sian sovereign to fall by the hand of an
assassin is no new thing, but that the
Emperor should narrowly escape death
by shot from his own artillery while
he was engaged in a solemn religious
rite, surrounded by priests of his
church, is so difficult to realize as to be
almost incredible. Yet this is what
happened today, and the Russian pub
lie is left wondering and myseifed. By
the merest chance the imperial family
escaped unhurt, but public opinion is
stunned by what might have been the
tragic results of the affair
The festival of the Epiphany, the
b b'eseing of the waters, had just con-
cluded at o'clock this afternoon when,
ultaneOusly with the salute fred
from the St. Prter and St Paul for ress. |
either a rain OF bullets or charge of
grape swept over the little chapei built |
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-01-26

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in this and adjoining territories, to
repre-eot and advertise the Wholesale
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standing. Slary $3.50 per day with
Expen es advanced each Monday by
check direct from headquarters. Horse
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Chicag H.