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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

STATEMENT of the condition of the
UNITED STATES LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY, in the city of Now York,
on the 31st day of December. 1904, as
required under District of Columbia
code. amended June 80, 1902.
Capitai stock ck..................-.. S440,0O0.UO
Capital stock paid up, in cash. 440, 90
ASSETS.
Cash in office. Observation-Disclosures. S9o5.28
Cash in bank 410,1S1. .13
Peal estate. Observation-Disclosures. S70,250.00
Bonds and mortgages first
lien on real estate). )............ 3,3SS. $50. 90
vaiue) Observation-Disclosures. 2,as4,ss412
Bills receivable and collateral
Premiums remit uncoiiected and in
hands of agents .............. l4S,S5O "a
Interest due and accrued...... 104, ,129. so
All other assets: Premium
notes and loans on policies. 826,51l.5t
Agents balances (secllred.... SO, 1872. "a
Total s,o2s, ,056. Sc
LIABILITIES.
Net unpaid claims.... :. ......... s57,722. %
Reserve as required by law. S,2S7, ,1S1. 90
Salaries, rents, expenses,
taxes, observation-disclosures. 1,113.15
notes when paid 1892 so
paid ........................ 7,55o.oo
Capital stock ................. 440, ,0O0. 90
Ali other liabilities: Present
value of supplementary con-
tracts, $52.647; surrender
values claimable. $2.612; pre-
miums paid in advance,
s7,553.4s; unassigned funds,
Sis, ia. t.. ............... 219567 u
Total ............s s,o2s, ,o5s Sc
Amount and character of
business transacted during
the year 1904 Qife) ....-....... $3.50, G29. 90
Losses sustained during the
year 1904. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 749,0il. 10
year 1901. 1850, ,2Ss II
Expended during the year 1904. Isis, 7S3 10
JOHN P. Mi.NN, President.
A WHEELWRIGHT,S Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of March, 1905
(SeaI) VIM. A. ELLIOTT,
1t Notary Public. n. Y. Co.
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STATEMENT of the condition of the
FRANKLIN FIRE INSURANCE COM
FANY OF Philadelphia, on the 31st day
of December, 1904, as required under
District of Columbia code, amended
June go 1902.
Capital stock. s4O,000-00
Capital stock paid up, in cash. 100000
ASSETS.
Cash In office. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S2,6I4.63
Cash in bank ll7,L5.6S
Real estate. 22S,0JD.00
lien lien on re real estatel....,...... so,54s.0o
value vaiue) 80. 2,47713G 90
hands of agents. .............. -. l22,445.93
Interest due and accrued. LOS. -
LIABILITIES.
Net unpaid claims. ms............. s69, ,741.26
Reinsurance premiums. ....... l,60i al IS
Commissions. brokerage, etc.. %, 1912
Cash dividends remaining un-
paid oiUU
Capital stock Recommendations. 100000 90
Amount and character of
business transacted during
the year 1904: Fire 1895 70
YEAR 1904. ........................ 549012 26
wear YEAR 1904. ......................... ss7,S745S
Expended during the year
1d04 ................ 1.0t4 414 43
f.. T. WESSON, Secretary.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me
this 10Th day Of March, 1905.
(SealD SAM H. klRkPATRICk.
Notary Public.
Commission expires June y, 1865 II
STATEMENT of the condition of the
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY, of Spring
field Mass. on the 3lst day of Deem
her 1904, as required under District of
Columbia code. amended June 30. 1so2.
Capital stock. 81. 600, 90
Capital stock paid up, In cash. 2,000 100
ASSETS.
Cash in office. Observation-Disclosures. 2,429 SO
Cash in bank. nk....-....-...-..-... 46S, 90 50
Real estate. Observation-Disclosures 42l,O0O. .00
Bonds and mortgages first
lien on real estate) ......... 54S, LOO
Stocks and bonds (market
vaIue) ;;....... 4,37O, ,S75 90
Bills receivable and collateral
loans .......................... 100000
Premiums uncollected and in
hands of agents. 573,:a .ss
Interest due and accrued.--.-. $3.50 54
Total .........................6 6.446, SsS Is
LIABILITIES.
Net unpaid claims. s241, 80 81
Reserve as required by law. $3.50, COL 0i
Capital stock. 1000, 900 90
Total .......................... 4,S71, 9ll 9S
Amount and character of
business transacted during
the year 1904: Fire insurance
premiums written. .......... $500. sos. %
Losses sustained during the
year 1904 neutrality-suspicious.. 2,2SS, 113. 81
Money received during the
year 1901 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 8. 10, 437 43
Expended during the year 1904. 1868, 592 q
A. w. DAMON, President.
w. j. MACKAY. Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 30th day of March. 1905.
(Scal.) PERCY S. GATES.
1t Notary Public.
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OFFICE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND
GROUNDS. Washington, D. c., April TO-
lsoo.-Sealed proposals, in duplicate. will
De received here until 2 p. M, MAY TO-
1905, for furnishing during year ending
June 30. 1906: Glass l. florists supplies
class 2. hower-pots; class 3, paints, oils
glass, etc; class 4. hardware; class 5,
agricultural implements. etc: class s,
electric battery supplies; class Z, iron
pipe and plumbers supplies class s, sta
tionery; class 9, manure and fertilizer:
class ~, sand and gravel: class II. soil ::
eIass IL. ice; class Is, lime, cement, felt,
etc: class Ii, brick; class Is, sod; class
10, fuel; class II. lumber; class IS, use of
Teams. Separate proposals for each class
desired. Information can be obtained
mere; CHAS. S BROMWELL, Col.
ap10. IL Y 13maS9
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PROPOSALS for concrete work and
crainage Office of building for Ma
tional Museum, Library of Congress.
Washington. D. c., April 3. 1905.-Sealed
proposals will be received at this office
until O'CLOCK p M, SATURDAY,
April, Is 1905, for concrete pipe
trenches, topping out concrete founda-
tlons, and laying sewers for the new
National Museum building, in this city.
Specifications, general instructions, and
conditions. and bla TX forms of propo-
sal may be obtained on application at
this office BERNARD r. GREEN,
superintendent Of Construction.
ap345,610,n
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Washington. D. c., April 1, 1905.-Sealed
proposals, in sextuplicate, will be re-
ceived at this office until O'CLOCK p.
be Immediately opened thereafter, in the
presence of such bidders as attend, for
additional engraving upon the copper
plate base of the General Land Office
map of the United States for 1904, for
the fiscal year ending June 80, 1895. The
right is reserved to reject any and ali
bids received, 10 accept one part and re-
ject the other, or any bid may be ac-
cepted entire. Specifications for the
work and blank forms of proposal may
be had on application to the Depart
rnent- F. A. HITCHCOCK, Secretary.
apS 10,l7 24my1.
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DEPARTMENT. Bureau OF
Engraving and Printing, Washinsten.
D. c., April 2, 1905.-Sealed proposals will
P. M, MONDAY, MAY /, 1905. to fur
nish during The fiscal year beginning
July l, 1908, paper for postage stamps
The paper must, in respect to compost
ton, sizing, strength, and calendering,
be equal to the paper now in use, which
can be seen at the Bureau of Engrav-
ing and Printing Blank forms. With
specifications for proposals and further
information desired. will be furnished
Intending bidders on application 70
WIN. NJ MEREDITH, Director of Bu-
reau. ap3.I I,10,I3
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ness transacted during the
year 1904; accident, health,
liability, and fidelity........ 2, ,142, $500
Losses sustained during the
year 1904 ...........:......... 1.Oss. .5s5. q
Money received during the
year 1904 ...................... 2,2l4, ,092 50
Expended during the year 1904. 1,976, ] II 9S
SAMUEL APPLETON,
United States Branch, Manager and At
torney.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this Goth day of March, 1905.
tSeaD FRANKLIN p. HORTON,
1t Notary Public.
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STATEMENT of the condition of the
GENERAL ACCIDENT ASSURANCE
Ltd, of Great Britain,
on the 31st day of December 1904 as re-
quired under District of Columbia code,
amended June 80. 1902.
Capital deposit in United
States ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $50 O0f 90
Capital deposit paid UP, in
cash 2500Oc.05
ASSETS.
Cash in bank. k..--....... 1916. Is
Real estate. Observation-Disclosures 9S745.S7
Bonds and mortgages first
lien on real estate) .-....... 250o0.0j
Stocks and bonds (market
Value) -.--------...-.-.......-.. 3s3,S2l.S1
loans NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1880 a5
Premiums uncollected and in
hands of agents. 1915. 50
Interest due and accrued. 3,44355
LIABILITIES.
Net unpaid claims. 3,631 Al
Reserve as required by law. 1S6 AZ
Salaries, rents, expenses,
taxes, 100000
Commissions. brokerage, ETC.. 22,l59 is
Capital stock. Observation-Disclosures. 80 900 90
Amount and character of
business transacted during
the year 1904: Casualty. 553, 1926. Il
year 1901. ....................... 1s4,74so3
Money received during the
Expended during the year 1904. 555,319 q
WILLIAM S. MUIR. of and for Muir
G. Haughton, United States managers.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me
this 18th day OF March, 1905.
(Seal.) WILLIAM G. FISCHER, yr.,
Notary Public.
Ny commission expires January ls, 1907.
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GENERAL DEPOT OF THE QUAR-
DEPARTMENT. Wash
ington, D. c., April g. 1S05.-Sealed propo-
sails, in triplicate, Will be received at
this office until O'CLOCK P. NJ. FRI
DAY, MAY 5. 1905, and then opened for
required by ohis office during the fiscal
year commencing July /, 1906 Blank
ferns with instructions for making pro-
posals, and further information desired
will be furnish I'd intending bidders upon
application at this Office. Envelopes con-
tanning proposals must be marked Pro
posals for Printing. etc" and addressed
TO CAPT. A w. BUTT. Quartermaster,
L. S. A. in charge of depot.
ap6 7.S 10rny34
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STATEMENT of the condition of the
PANY. of Philadelphia. Pa, on the 3lst
day of December, 1904. as required un-
Der District of Columbia Code, amended
June 30. 1902.
Capjtai stock Observation-Disclosures. $500, ,UoO.OO
Capital stock paid up. in CASH. SoO,VoW
ASSETS.
Cash in office. ....-.....-............ sz.1l2S2
Cash in bank .-..-........-....... lH,Ofo.Ui
stccks and bonds (market
yalue) .....-.......:-..'-..... 4i4'So""o
fretaruss bands of agents ............. 16O.37O73
Interest due and accrued....... 2,9S1.49
All other assets; agents bal
ances (secured) --..-.......... u'ZiS.t5
LIABILITIES.
No. ,rnaid claims. 1880 e218
pSsa,I,e g reoy,ired by law. $4,000
Peine,rance premiums .......... 240, 30. Sc
eaiatoes' st ......... 10000
Co,nn,isstons brok ETC.. i1.032.76
CanitaI stock k........,.... 300, 000.J0
Aii ressrve esi. i 3S.3s7.O4
year 1904 s...........s...... 1877. .O3
ye1r 1904 ............ 46e. 2.12
Gnci..des @ losses ........... 424.138.73
GEO. W. FOYDHOUSE. President.
X. ID. KEELOR, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 30th day of March, 1905.
(SeaD JOHN B. HENkELS,
Notary Public.
Commission expires January 15 1903.
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STATEMENT of the condition of the
STANDARD LIFE AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE COMPANY, of Detroit,
Mich, on the 3oth day of March, 1905,
as required under District of Columbia
code, amended June 80. 1902.
Capital stock. $3.50 900 90
Capital stock paid up, in cash. 250, 900. 90
ASSETS.
Cash In Office. sn7.92
Cash in bank. 137, ,414.14
Real estate. e........,.-......-...-. $4,000
Bonds and mortgages (nrst
lien on real estate).. 1857 81
Stocks and bonds (nlarket
value) ........:.-....... 1,o74.os5 90
Premiums uncoilected and in
hands of agents. ............ 276, ,2s2 30
Interest due and accrued. 20, 429 So
LIABILITIES.
Net unpaid claims............... S52S, ,6s2 81
Reserve as required by law. 647 397. .73
Reinsurance premiums-...... 4,333 So
Salaries, rents. expenses.
taxes, etc. c................. 10000
Commissions, brokerage, etc. 1868 50
Capital stock. k...-.-..---..-.-..-.- 250, 90
All other liabilities: Reserve
for cancellations ........ 12,43O. .4s
Reserve for contingencies. 100000
Amount and character of
business transacted during
the year 1904 Observation-Disclosures. l, ,5o1, ,556 81
Losses sustained during the
year 1904 hS4, ,3Z9. "
Money received during the
year 1904 .....-.... 1,s21, ,62s. "a
Expended during the year 1904. l, ,409, ,440 80
l. ELII1U BOWEN, Vice President
z. A. LEONARD, Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 30th day of March, 1905
(SeaL) JOSEPH NJ. WINTER,
Notary Public
My commission expires January 6, 1903.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
Oh the District of Columbia, Washing
Ton, D. G, April S, 1905-Sealed Pro-
posais Wit be received at this office un-
III IZ:W o'clock nocn, on the 18th day
OIL April, 1865, and then opened. for the
collection and disposal of ashes, garb-
age. dead ANIMALS, night soil and mis-
ceiianeous refuse, in the District of
CoInmDla, Tor a period or periods not to
extend beyond June 80, 1910. and COM
menclng, for ashes, miscellaneous refuse
ana night soil Gs, August l, 1865 for
carriage and dead animals on December
L, 1yoo. specifications and blank forms for
proposals, and other informa ton on the
subject. can be obtained on applica-
uon therefor to the Superintendent of
Street Cleaning of the District of CO.
lumbia. Only bids on such forms will
be considered; and a receipt for three
thousand dollars $4,000 from the Col
lector OF Taxes of the District of Co
lumoia, Or a certified check for said
amount on some reliable bank payable
to the Collector of Taxes D. c.. must
accompany each bid The Commission
erS reserve the right 10 reject any or
all bids, or to make such selection of
one or more as maT. in their judgment,
best secure the efficient performance of
the work. Bids must be enclosed in a
sealed envelope, on The outside CT which
must be endorsed Proposals for the
collection and disposal of ashes. gar
bage. etc" HENRY B. F. MACFAR-
LAND, HENRY l. VEST, JOHN BID
as IN II 70 ~ "a
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Bureau
of Engraving and Printing, Washing
ton, D. c.. April 3, 1S05.-Sealed propo-
sails will be received at this office until
2 O'CLOCK P. M, MONDAY, MAY /.
1866, to furnish during the fiscal year
beginning July l, 1905. brass castings
and iron castings. Awards will be made
only to established manufacturers of, or
dealers in, the articles. The right is re-
served to reject any or all bids or parts
of bids. Blank forms, with specifications
for proposals and further information
desired, will be furnished intending bid
derS on applicatiC- to WILLIAM NJ
MEREDITH, Director of Bureau.
a D2 10 Il
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
A NEW KIND OF BERRY.
One That Ia New to the Credulous
and ContidtnE Only, and
a Fraud.

The newest thing in small fruits is
the Arctic" berry. In parts of the
west enterprising agents have been
going about among the farmers exhib-
itin- attractivelooking berries pre-
served in alcohol, They are about
abree times the size of a strawberry
and with the color of an orange.
Very delicious" says the agent,
who claims that it is brand-new fruit
of extraordinary merit. He explains
shat it was obtained by crossing the
strawberry and the wild cherry, the
huekleberry and various other berries.
In response to orders he is willing to
deliver q limited number OF plants.
Naturally, says the Detroit Free
Press, orders in plenty have been
Forthcoming. But it turns out on in
westigation that the new and won
.7erful berry is nothing more nor less
than the white mulberry, long ia
aniliar and not greatly esteemed. In
other words, the whole business is a
fraud, and the evaporation Of the vic
sims is rendered more intense by the
fact that all the plants, which they
had set out so carefully, are killed by
the first frost.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
An Editor's Dpir,on Al of the Soyai
Gorge.

Edyth Tozier Weatherred, II de-
scribing recen' trip over the DenVe'
< Rio Grande Railroad, Gays in The
Exposition:
cat last the goal OF the ambition Of
years has been reached-marvelcus,
wonderful, grand and inspiring Royal
Gorge is on either hand. The only dis
appointing thing ia you only have one
pair of eyes, while the train darts in anu
out of the tremendous chasm, If any
who h,ve never seen it are wondering
how it looks just go and see. Thous-
ands have tried to describe it, yet every
attempt falls short of giving the subject
ustice."
If you contemplate a triH East, wr'e
w. C. McBrid-, 12i Third street, P.rt-
land, Ore, for booklets picturing Colo
-ad IS famous scenery, and any other
nformation yo. may desire.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
INDIA RUBBER.
Process of Tapping the Trees md
Preparing the Sap.


Preparing the Sap.
India rubber, or caoutchouc, Is dry,
co4gulated, milky juice, the sap Of
trees and shrubs indigenous to the
most unhealthy and inaccessible re-
gions In the equatorial countries Of
South America. In certain areas OF
west Africa and the Uganda protec-
torate. The Mortality among the ma
tves in the quest for rubber Is enor-
nous. The natives are equSDped for
their hunts by the brokers and venture
to the haunts Of the caoutchouc trees
in boats and by marches through miles
Of thick forests. But the climate car
and the percentage Of those who re-
turn from the expedition Is very low.
Many properties Of vegetable emul-
sion are possessed by the sap, which
contains the caoutchouc In the form Of
myriads Of minute globules. The proc
ess of tapping the trees for the sap is
closely akin to the method Of extract
ing sirup from the maple trees In
North America. The sap is collected
in large vats. The juice Is then sub
mitted to heat and smoke treatment.
A fire Of palm nuts is made, and pole
is inserted In the vat containing the
vscid fluid. When withdrawn from
the vessel the end Of the pole Is be-
smeared with the sticky substance.
The rubber is then held in the smoke
issuing from the palm nut fire until
the sap coagulates. The treatment in
the peculiar smoke effects the curing
of the rubber.
When the operation Is completed the
pole with its charge Is once more i'm
mersed in the vat Of raw ca0utchoHc
and the smoke and heat process re-
peated and 80 on several times until
there is a large knob or accumulation
of rubber upon the end Of the pole con-
stituted of hundreds of thin layers of
rubber. The end Of the pole is then
cut out Of the rubber, and the spherical
mass is duly examined by the broker
and labeled according to it's quality.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
The Band Ind is d n IA b lie.

Nightcaps and cotton ear wads are
provided by the proprietor of hotel
at Vyitra, Hungary, for those of his
guests who retire early and do not
wish to be kept awake by gypsy
band which plays nightly at the hotel.
FOLLY WORRIED THE NURSE.
kearned to Cry just Like the Baby
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
Genrus OF a Convict.

With nothing but a jackknife to
work with, one of the convicts at the
prison at Wethersfleld, Conn.,. has re-
Gently finished two wooden models Of
locomotives. These models are each
about eighteen inches long, including
the tender, and perfect in every detail.
Nothing except wood is used in the
models, yet they may be operated BY
turning crank under the engine. The
wheels go around, the pistons slide
back and forth, the cab windows may
be moved, the bell rung and the en-
gine and tender uncoupled. The con-
vict had nothing to work by except his
own me7iiSS...-
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
A CLOSE TRADE.
An Instance of "Nearness" That Is Hard
to Beat.

The olose-fsted and the absent-mind-
ed serve similar use-they amuse
their neighbOrs. The New York Sun
qnotes man from the rural districts
as telling story Of a Mr.. Putterby, an
aJldtime tOwnsman of his, whose repu-
tatiOn for "nearness" was evidently
well deserved. Locally he was thought
to be almost prodigy in this respect,
but no story of this kind is 50 good but
that another can be found to beat it.
One of the coins current in those
e1oys was the Old Spanish silver-piece,
which passed for twelve and half
cents, and was variously called nine
pence York shilling" and "bit." 1t
was the existence of this coin that en-
abled Mr.. Putterby to achieve his
crowning triumph in the way of a close
trade.
\ far,n-bOv came along one day with
"A load of pumpkins, which he was ped
ding about the village at a cent
:apiece Mr.. Putterby looked at them,
concluded to buy, but wanted only
21aE pumpkin.
But d whole one is only a cent"
said the boy. How are you going to
pay me for half one?'
Easiest thing in the world" said
Mr. pntterby.
The pumpkin was cut, he took one
rlat under his arm and handed the boy
u sfsAlkpg.
Vow give me the twelve cents
Change he said; and taking the
Twelve coppers from the astonished
boy. he walked away with his pur-
chase
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
A Creeping Death.

Blood poison creeps up towards the
heart, causing death. j. E. Stearne
Belle PLANE, Minn., writes that friend
dreadfully Injured h's hand, 0Nlo'
sweNled up like tlood pois )uing. HCo'.'
lens Arnico I've drew out the !o'son
healed the wou. d, tni saved his lie
Best in the world for burns and sofe'
55c at Slocnn Drug Co g drug store.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25

This is a nice way to serve peaches
when they are a little too green and
hard for eating uncooked: Cut them
IL halves, pare and remove the stones.
place them in layers with smooth side
zap In deep earthen pie dish. with the
bottom of the dish just covered with
- ater; sprinkle sugar over the peaches
and cover and bake In the oven until
tender, but not soft enough to break.
These may be served hot or cold with
whipped cream or meringue.-PeOples
Home Journal
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
Blackberry Sponge.

Soak half a package Of gelatine In
cobi water for half an hour. and then
pour over it a pint Of boiling water:
add five tablespoonfuls Of sugar. and
then dissolve, pour into a cup and a
third OF hot, rich blackberry juice;
strain and chill on Ice; when cold. but
not stiff. add the wsll-beaten whites
of three eggs and beat until thick and
light, then turn into a mold and set
in a cold place.-Washington Star.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25
State of Ohio, County OF Toledo | 50
Inpas County

Lucas County,
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney Co., doing
business in the city of Toledo. county and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and
every case of catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
presence this 9Th day of December, A. d. 1880.
IsEALl A. w. GLEASON.
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. aho
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials free.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, y.
Sold by all druggists, &C.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25

Heppner Gazette-weekly Oregonian
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1905-05-25

\ nurse at Broomhill complains that
-;hr has a difficulty with a parrot, says
e le Weekly Telegraph. PolIy's cage is
Il the nursery and she has learned 70
1m;tate baby's voice when crying with
%yHnderful accuracy. One ofternoon
Feurntly the baby's mother came run
r INTO the nursery because she
i,eard the wailin@ cry. not Cf one. but
+uf two babies. Baby was crying rs
Ghough his heart would break, and
pn]iy, on her ~erch in the cage, was sob
Glng doleful accompaniment, while
l.urse alternately soothed the one and
sc0lded the other.
It's that drafted parrot, ma'am,
she said. shes that aggravatin'
-'ust because | wont give her a lump
AZ sugar she starts crying like child
and that sets baby off, so that they
$air worrit r'v life out between them
"Giye me the child" said the mistress,
scarce able to repreSs smile at nurses
distress, and as she went along the
passagc she heard the girl say:
''Oh, you are an aggravatin' insect if
shere ever was. Give over crying, can't
you?' And in reply Polly sobbed loud
~ than ever, so that the cage was
shaken with the violence Of her woo