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The Sauk Centre herald., 1906-08-09
T. ". Mayberry

Light and heavy
draying, moving
household goods
a aspecialty. Every
thing in the haul
ing line d o n e.
Prompt and care
fu1 service. Phone
No. 2O4.
Sauk Centre, MINI.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

gle regiment had been left behind as a re-
serve. An orderly was sent back, and
presently we heard the bugle sound the
advance.
1t was a magnificent sight to see them
come from the woods and climb the slope
They adopted the Indian style OF advance
In open order, sneaking from rock to
rock-there were no trees to give shelter:
When they reached us we rose and led
them. l kept near Fleschmann, who was
jealousy guarding Lowenberg. on we
went, a few yards at time. We were
less than a hundred yards from the top
when the bugler at Lowenberg's side gave
the signal for a rush. AS the clear note
rang out the men Strengthened from their
crouching positions and drawing together,
went up on the run shouting their stirring
war cry: "Vorwaerts, Preussen!"
AS we reached the last yard OF the as
scent the very air over our heads burst
into flame. Had we been foot higher
our whole line would have gone down as
did the cavalry the night before. But the
French aimed too high with this, their last
volley, and the next moment we were
upon them. clashing against a wall Of
bristling payonets, Steel struck steel ali
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

height of perhaps two hundred feet, fall
ing away at the rear in sunny slope
covered with vineyards and orchards. On
the edge of this cliff the French had con-
structed sunken fortifcations, manned by
great cannon mounted on disappearing
carriages. alternating with mortars for
hurling novel proteetiles OF which they
learned In all this precipltous bank
there is no break save one, where road
comes down to the river, crosses a narrow
stone bridge and turns toward Rheims.
on the north side of the river the bank
Is low and the land stretches away for
miles to the north, east and west, forming
the great Catalunian Field, an ideal place
for military operations. Here. resting on
the river and protected by the great guns
on the fortified cliffs. the French had
r1axsed their second and third armies. and
weEe, working north with rifle pits and
sarthworks. expecting to overwhelm the
German invaders.
rhe German advance had moved south
some ten miles, the right resting on Sill
lery the left on the Aisne River II was
planned to send strong detachments east
ana west te held the banks of The Marne
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

It. fearing TO let go. My feet dragged over
the ground, and the next moment / swung
off into space, but l kept my wits, and,
throwing leg over the edge Of the bas-
tensely dark / knew that / was rising
felt around the basket 1t was unOccu-
pied save by myself In one corner a
small motor sparkled going at high speed.
l had been sufficiently associated with
aeronauts to know that this controlled the
steering fans, but that the ship would
float without its operation. And with
shrewd suspicion that | might want the
power later ! switched off the current.
The humming stopped and l hoated as In
q Subtcrranean lake.
] was very tired. My head was aching
and 1 realized that / had not eaten for a
day and a night Fumbling around /
found another switch, and, turning 1t. was
delighted by the Illumination of the in
terior Of the basket from several tlny in
candescent lamps. In one corner stood a
wicker hamper, labeled "ProVislo.' |
opened 1t eagerly and found supply OF
crackers, cheese, sardines, canned meat
and sweet chocolate. A rack on the side
held three tins Of water. So. in reason
able comfort. / sat there in the basket and
ate my lunch. The rain had ceased; the
wind fell; far above me appeared pale
mist through which the moon broke in
mellow light. The mysterious silence, the
absence Of apparent motion as / sailed
through that moonlit sea, brought peace
to my mind. / thought quietly Of Aimee
OF Lowenbcrg, dead and gone; of brave
Fleschmann left behind in the little fort;
Of all the happenings Of that terrible hght.
1t seemed far away. as though in the dead
past a thousand years ago.
And when l had thought until / was
weary, sent up 10 God a little prayer for
courage, knowing that my life was In i'm
mineut danger. and then lay me down TO
sleep.
CTo be continued)
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

He put the glasses to his eyes. "Ah,
Himmel." he groaned. "It is dynamite
nitro-glycerine, some terrible explosive.
They are sprinkling IL from above. Our
boys are being blown to pieces. We can
not escape" Before he could see more
the sky became black with the approach
ing storm and the rain came down in
sheets, shutting out the plain and the
doomed army.
We took shelter under the little shed.
depressed and silent. IL was very dark.
The wind blew fercely. In spite of the
rain, however, Fleischmann insisted on
making a tour OF the lines to see that the
men were on guard. Faithful Fleisch-
mann. Let me pay tribute here to your
unwaverng loyalty.
had dropped into a doze. weary with
the days excitement, when there came a
smash and the little shed tumbled about
my ears. heard a high-pitched humming
In the air above me. like the drone OF
pee WINGS many vesd unss in'enssu, wsr Soini
reached upward in involuntary defense.
and my hands .grasped what l knew in
dynamite ships, was carried along with
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
THE FENCE.

The fence it runs around the yard;
1t has swinging gait;
All day, all night. it stands on guard
Such Is the picket's fate.
A better servant 1t than most
The fence IL never leaves its post.
Saturday Evening Post.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16
PALISADE PATTERNS.
A MAJOR DRESS FOR TIE
BOY OR GIRL.

Mother is always glad Of new ideas in froeks for
her young offspring and the sketohed here is ex
csent in style and practicabiity. The frock is in
one piece and thus easily put off and on. Il has the
further advantage Of closing the shoulders being
slipped over the head and buttoned along Shout
der pieces which resemble epaulets and give broad
ening effect A pretty stitched cuff completes the
sleeve and reinforces place which is subject 20
much wear. The frock is belted in long waisted
and leather is the best material for the belt.
A crash or serge would serve as "a resister Of wear
and soil and with belt and shoulder buttons Of red,
he frook would be quite fetching For the medium
size yards of so-iuoh material are needed.
477o sizes, q to 9 years.
The Breckenridge news., 1906-05-16

CITC Permanently Cured No fits or nervou-ress aftc
~ y first day's us OF DR. Kline G eat Nerve Re
storer Send for FREE, SO 90 trial bottle and treats
On. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93t Arch ST., Philadelphia Pa.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
The Kenorpa Trio.
Exlract from letter oil Rev.
. Whltcomh Rrunoher Pastor.

Extract from letter oil Rev.
J. Whitcomb Brougher, Pastor,
WnIle Temple. Porllaad, Or.
For an evenings concert anu
entertainment, the Kenorpa Trio
cannot be surpassed by anything
of Its kind. The talent and
oility of the artists who COM
lose 1t, are such that they can
p.esent program which incluoes
arlety IL the numbers rendered,
and their selections, are without
reception, those of the highest
class. Miss Lytle with her
beautiful, cultivated voice, has a
most charming personality,
which wins her instant favor
wherever she is heard. Miss
Shea has rich sympathetic voice
which is very effective in solo
work. Mrs. Sylvia w. Mcclure
Is a reader of unusual ability.
She is especially fins in her rem
dering of the Southern darkey
dialect, and thoroughly convulses
her audience with laughter with
ner quaint and characteristic
stories. She has had considerable
experience in entertaining, as she
has booked frequently with Ly.
scum Bureaus throughout the
country" As whole, the
Kenorpa Trio presents a concert
aud entertainment which viii
please the most exacting audi
ence. I take pleasure in com
mend ng them to all who ma>
oeslIe to secure a good entertain
ment company" At the Con.
gregational church April 10.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
Additional Local.

Rev. T. F. Jones, who for three
weeks has ably conducted the M.
E. revival meeting, is to preach his
last sermon Sunday evening after
which he returns to his home at
Amity. The meeting is to con-
tinue, however and Rev. Elayer, of
Indel endence, has been engaged to
conduct the services next week.
He is forcible speaker and will
no doubt attract the public.
United Evangelical church next
Sunday. Rally Day This is the
last Sunday of the conference year
and the presence of every member
is much desired. Sunday school at
ten a. M, preaching at eleven The
reception of mbers will be a
special feature of this service
Afternoon fellowship meeting n,
three. Christian Endeavor at 6:3v
and evening service at 1880. Morn
ing subj ct ''The Joy of Triumph" "
Evening subject, "Heart Power"
This is the pastors last Sunday in
the church year and he would like
to meet every member if possible as
some matters of interest are to be
presented.
Tomorrow Mrs. Otto Herse a nd
children will Start East for the old
home at West Point, Nebraska,
wh-re she will visit a few months
during which time her husband
will investigate conditions in Cali
fornia, Mr.. Herse departed for
Eureka, California, during ths first
of the week. Many friends will
sincerely regret Mrs. Herse's de-
parture tomorrow and all wish her
a pleasant visit and future pros
perity.
Subject of sermon at Christian church
Sunday morning, 'The Call of the
Christ" Evening, "The Fall and Re-
demption OF Man."
Judge c. A. Shelbrede, of Coos county,
was in Corvallis yesterday in the interests
of his candidancy for republican nomi-
nation for governor. Whoever wins. be
it somebody else, the Judge will support
them. He is an affable gentleman.
Congregations church, Sunday scho>i
at ten o'clock, worship and sermon 11:uJ
Junior Endeavor 8 100, Senior Endeavor
80. Music according to the standard
of this church will be rendered at each
service. There will be services at Ply
mouth at 8 100 o'clock.
The San Francisco Chronicle, speak
ing of Mr.. Warde says. Frederick Warde
has added to his laurels one which pro-
claims him beyond doubt Shakes
pearean iecitalist of the most agreeable
type. Last evening he held spellbound
for nearly two and one half hours vast
audience gathered at the Association
Auditorium" Mr.. Warde appears ct the
opera house next Friday evening, April
12
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
Oregon's Attorney=GeneraI.

Wednesday, Attorney-Gen-
eral A. w. Crawford visited
Corvallis in the interest of his
candidacy before the coming
primaries for denomination for
the office he now holds, should
his republican brethren see fit to
support him. Beyond doubt he
will receive their endorsement as
he has practically littleopposition.
During the past four years he
has filed the office most eficient-
ly. He has made a good officer
and in recognition of his services
and worth it is quite evident that
the usual custom of showing ap-
probation of the same will be
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
6be
HoZZadaY
Case
Er~@ey1s~s~Nep>@eeRr-~N sr~~eRr>-.~sE<>~s-NR..>.s

But sudden light cleaned in the
notary's eyes.
"Wait, messieurs!' he cried. "a mo-
ment, but moment. All, remember
it now. 1t was the link which was
wanting and you have supplied it
Holiday, millionaire of America, his
wife, Mime. AliX. She did not live in
the villa then, messieurs. Oh, no. She
was very poor, nurse; anything to
make a little money. Her husband,
who was a fisherman, was drowned
and left her to take care of the chill
dren as best she could"
He had got down another book and
was running bis fingers rapidly down
the page, his finger all a-tremble with
excitement. Suddenly he stopped with
q little cry of triumph.
'Here it is, messieursv Seer
Under the date of June 10, 1876, was
an entry of which this is the English:
Holiday, Hiram W., and Elizabeth, his
wife, of the city of New York, United
States OF America; from Celeste Alix,
widow of Auguste Alx, her daughter
Celeste. aged five months. All claim sur
rendered in consideration of the payment
Of 5000 francs.
Mr.. Royce caught up the book and
glanced at the back. 1t was the REC
ord of Adoptions."
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
Soon to Come Up.

Senator Fulton expects soon to,
be forced into a struggle in the
Senate, against the repeal of the
Timber and Stone act. It has
been reported that the Commit
tee on Public Lands, and cham
pions of this POLICY intend to
get the bill to a vote if possible
this session. Senator Fulton
has gathered data showing the
unappropriated land-in Oregon to
be about O,OO0,000 acres, a con-
siderable portion of which is
timber, and he is also ready to
prove to the senate that most
Oregon timber land when at
moderate altitude, is susceptible,
of more profitable uses than for
estry.
His figures show that if the
government allows the state only
10 per cent of the funds derived
from timber sales and keeps all
Of the range leasing charge,
Oregon will profit only at the
rate of 2 or 3 cents an acre per
year. With the support that is.
expected from Washington, also
heavily tirnbered west of the
Cascades, the Oregon senator
hopes to have the domain of his.
state kept open to private entry
and development.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06

ter and /, but FOR the one anxiety or
her not marrying. He met her and
proposed marriage. He was YER good
-he asked no dowry, and. besides. my
daughter was TWENTY-FIVE years old
past her first youth. But she attracted
him, and they were married. He took
her back to Paris, where he had little
theater, a hall of the dance, but he
grew worse again and came back here.
1t was then that he found out that {.
had another daughter, whom had CIV
en- to q rich American. / was YER
poor, monsieur" she added piteously.
.aYes, madame, know" said,
touched by her emotion:
$50 he wrote to friends in Amerique
and made questions about NJ. Holla-
day. He learned-oh, he learned that
he was YER rich; what you call man
of millions-and that his daughter-my
daughter, monsieur was living still.
From that moment he was like man
possessed. At once he formed his plan,
building I know not what hopes upon
1t. He drilled us for two years in
speaking the English; he took us for six
months to Londres that we might bet
ter learn. Day after day we took our
lessons there, always and always Eng
Iish. CeciIe learned YER well, mon
sieur, but not so well, as you can see.
1 was too old. Then at last we reached
New York, and my daughter-this one
was sent to see M. Holiday, while
was directed that I write to Celeste
to Mile. Holiday. She came that YER
afternoon" she continued, "and l told
her that it was I who was her mother.
He was with me and displayed to her
the papers of adoption. She could not
but be convinced. He talked to her
as an angel oh, he could seem one
when he chose; he told her that I was
in poverty; he made her to weep, which
was what he desired. She promised to
bring us money. She was YER good.
My heart went out to her. Then, just
as she had arisen to start homeward,
in Cecile came, crying, sobbing, stain
ed with BLOOD
She shuddered and clasped her hands
before her eyes.
'But you have said it was not MUIR
der, madame" said to the younger
woman.
"Nor was itr' she cried. "Let me
tell you, monsieur I reached the great
building, which my husband had al
ready pointed out to me. I went up
in the lift; entered the Office, but saw
no -one. I went on through an open
door and saw an old man sitting at a
desk. 1 inquired if Mr. Holiday was
there. The old man glanced at me and
bowed toward another door. I saw it
was a private Office and entered it.
The door swung shut behind me. There
was another old man sitting at desk,
sharpening pencil"
is it you, Frances? he asked.
"'No,' said, stepping before him.
It is her sister, M. Holladayv
"He stared up at me with such look
Of dismay and anger on his face that
1 was fairly frightened; then, in the
same instant, before l could draw
breath, before i could say another
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
adhered to in Mr.. Crawford's case

adhered to in Mr.. Crawford's case
by republicans at the coming
primary election.
So far the duties of the at
toIney-general have kept him in
his office so closely that he has
net been enabled to make can
vass In his own behalf and the
little trip up here was the onl,
one made by that gentleman to
date. As it was he could
only remain in Corvallis a few
hours when obliged by pressure
|ot business to hurry back to
Salem. His record during the
last tour years has been a good
|one.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
Is the Moon Inhabited.

Science has proven that the moon has
an atmosphere, which makes life in
some form possible on that satellite; but
not for human beings, who have hard
time on this earth of ours; especially
those who don't know that Electric Bit
ters cures headache, Billiousness, NAL
aria, Chills and fever, Jaundice, Dyspep-
sia, Dizziness, Torpid Liver, Kidney
Complaint. General Deability and female
weaknesses. Unequalled as q general
tenic and appetizer for weak persons and
the aged. It induces sound
sleep. Fully guaranteed by Allen &
Woodward. Price only 800.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06


word, his face grew purple, monsieur,
and he fell forward ON his desk, on his
hand, on the knife which was clasped
in it. I tried to check the blood, but
could not, it poured forth in such a
stream. knew not what to do. I was
distracted, and in frenzy I left the
place and hurried to our lodgings. That
is the truth, monsieur; believe me-"
81 do believe you," said.
cit was then" went on her mother,
that that man yonder had another in
spiration. Before it had been only
what you call-blackmajIa few thou
sands, perhaps pension. Now it was
something more. He was playing for
a greater stake. do not know all that
be planned. He found Celeste suspect
ed of having killed her father. He
must get her released at any cost, so
he wrote note"-
"Yesp' cried. Eyes, of course; see.
Miss Holiday under arrest was be-
yond his reach.''
'Yes," she nodded, $50 he wrote a
4ote. Oh, you should have seen him in
those days! He was like some furious
wild beast. But after she was set free
Celeste did not come to us as she had
promise. We saw that she suspected
us, that she wish to have nothing more
to do with u.s. So Victor commanded
that write another letter, imploring
her. offering to explain" She stopped
moment to control herself. "Ah,
when think of it! She came, mon
frr> -,
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
CHAPTER XVIII.

, TN moment we were hurrying along
the street in the direction the nota-
ry had pointed out to us. Martigny
was already out of sight, and we
had neet, o. haste. Ny head was in q
whirl. So Frances Holiday was not
really the daughter Of the dead million
aire! The thought compelled a COM
plete readjustment of my point Of
view.
\ We had reached the beach again, and
we turned along it in the direction of
the cliffs. Far ahead saw a man hur-
rying in the same direction, I could
guess at what agony and danger to
himself. The path began to ascend,
and we painted up it to the grassy
down which seemed to stretch for
miles and miles to the northward
Right before us was little wood, in
the midst of which caught a glimpse
of a farmhouse.
Z We ran toward it, through gate and
up the path to the door. 1t was closed,
but we heard from within mans eX-
cited voice, a resonant voice which
knew well. 1 tried the door. 1t yield
ed, and we stepped into the hall. The
voice came from the room at the right
1t was no time for hesitation. We
sprang to the door and entered.
5 Martigny was standing in the middle
Of the floor, fairly foaming at the
mouth, shrieking out commands and
imprecations at two women who cow
cred in the farther corner. The elder
| one I knew at glance; the younger
my heart leaped as looked at her
was it Miss Holiday? No, yet strange
ly like.
He saw their startled eyes turn past
him to us and swung sharply round.
For an instant he stood poised like a
serpent about to strike; then saw his
Eeyes fix In frightfu1 stare, his face
turned livid, and with srapgied cry
he fell back and down. Together we
lifted him to the low window seat, par-
suers and pursued alike, loosened his
(collar, chafed his hands, bathed bis
temples. did everything we cousd hink
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1906-04-06
Recommends DIR. jackson.

Having knows DR.. E. E. jackson for
several years, he coming from the same
town in the East, I recommend him as
thorough and frst-class veterinary and
very successful in that line of work.
have seen him cure when other vets
had given up hope, and have seen him
operate on very difficult cases with the
best results. and 1 sincerely say to the
people of Corvallis and surrounding
country that b is one OF the best in his
line.
A. q. HANEs.
3Otf Salem, Or. R. s
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COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.
OAK GROVE.

OAK GROVE.
Ben McE1hiney is building a flying
machine. Ben says he don't like to
walk, it makes him tired.
Barney Hecker shipped l5O head of
mutton sheep to Portland Monday.
No travel on the road now-farmers
are all busy putting in their spril G
crops.
Candidates for the legislature are sign
ing Statement No. l, just the same
whether they want to or not.
Robert Jones left Monday morniGg z
with his family and househo Id goods.
he will hereafter be citizen of Albany.
Mr.. Sam McElmurry, who left his
farm near Parker and moved to Lebanon
some two years ago, has become tired of
city life and is now moving back to his
farm.
Barney Cady sold his 1905 hop crop,
Wednesday, to Mr.. Horst for ten cents
per pound. He had in the neisheor-
hood of twenty thousand pounds.
Bob Jones has moved to Albany and
will occupy ths John Join residence in
Elken's addition to Albany.
Grant McElhiney is working ior the
electric light company Of Albany, help
ing to build the new line to Corvallis.
Drury Hodges is talking of leaving
Wells and moving to Albany to reside
J. B. Leatherman ia cleaning up aud
building some new fenc preparatory to
moving. out on his frait farm.
Willard Cauthorn has let the contract
OF building his new residence at Wells
to Robert Smell. of Albany.
Say boy, what do you think of state
ment No. l.
Tuesday.
w. L. Cauthorn returned to his home
in Wells, Thursday. He has been laid
up the most of the win ter with rheuma
tism, but is able to be around again.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hanson spent Sun
day with friends in Albany.
The former Mrs. Yerkes seems to be
having about as much trouble breaking
in her young husband as farmer has
in breaking in a Young colt.
The size of mans mouth is no indi-
cation of the working capacity of his
tongue.
Old maids naturally wonder if
bachelors will be as selfish and s,ing,
in Heaven as they are on earth.
The life of the average woman is di-
vided into two long dreams. In girlhood
she dreams of the happy little cottage
home she will have when she becomes a
wife, and alter she becomes wife she
dreams of the happy home she had when
she was girl.
School District No. 43, better known as
Cloverdale, has petitioned the county
school board for division OF tie dis
trict Oh account of the old house being
tao small to accommodate the pupils.
They intend building good house and
will locate it near the Wyatt place.