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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
Haunted by the Lost.

Weldon Grossmith used to tell good
story about a play by Robert GanthOny,
which that gentleman asked him to
read. Mr.. Grossmlth took the comedy,
but lost it on his way home. might
after night" he says, ST would meet
Ganthony, and he would ask NE how 1
liked his play. 1t was awful; the per-
SEPARATION used to come out on my fore
head as I'd say sometimes, 4 haven't
had time to look at it YETI or again,
The first act was good, but can't stop
to explain, ETC., must catch a train
That play was the bane of my exist
ence, and haunted me even in my
dreams" Some months passed, and
GanthOny, who is a merry wag, still
pursued him without mercy. At last
it occurred to Mr.. Grossmith that he
might have left the comedy in the cab
on the night it was given to him. He
inquired at Scotland Yard. ooh. yes. y
was the reply. "Play marked with Mr..
Ganthony's name, sent back to owner
four months ago, as soon as found."-
Kansas City Independent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
LEGAL INFORMATION.
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That a witness had never heard the
matter discussed is held, in Sinclair VS..
State (Miss.) L. r. A. IN. So SOB.
not to render him incompetent to teS-
tify to the general reputation of ac-
cused for peace or violence in the COM
munity.
An employer maintaining negligent
~ constructed elevator is held liable, in
Siegel G. & Co., VS.. Trcka (Ill.), l. r.
A. IN. So 647, for injuries to an en-
plOye, which would not have occurred
in the absence of such negligence, al
though the act of a fellow employe
brought the injured person into. contact
with the defect.
The right to recover against a NUM-
cipality for an injury from a defective
street is denied in COvingtOn VS.. Lee
(Ky.), 2 L. r. A. IN. S. 4S1, where
the person injured was so drunk that
he was unable to use the care to pro-
tect himself from harm that an crdi-
nary prudent person, if sober, would
have experienced under the same cir,
cumStanceS.
The liability of municipal corpora
ton for injuries occasioned by latent
defect in the street or roads Is held
in Campbell VS.. Elkins CIV. Va.), .
l.. r. A. On. S. 159, to be absolute and
not dependent upon lack of diligence
or care on the part of the corporation
Compliance with an ordinance requir
ing construction eff fire escapes is held
in Seattle VS.. Hinckley (Wash.), 2 L. a
a. IN. 81 sos. to give no vested RICH
70 the continuance of such escapes. pre-
venting the municipality from requir
ing them to be replaced by others Of !
different pattern.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
ATTRACTIONS OF WESTERN
CANADA.
Magnificent Crop Return for tho
Year 1906.

MAGNIFICENT Crop Return for the
Year 1906.
The manner in which the Canadian
West has attracted settlers in recent
years has caused many Of our jour
nails and public men to sit up and take
notice, to use a current phrase. From
every European country and from al
most every State in the Union large
numbers of settlers have focked to the
prairie provinces of Canada, where
free homesteads and wide opportuni-
ties are open to all who desire to avail
themselves of them.
The greatest factor In attracting set
tiers lies in the inherent richness OF
soil and suitability Of climate for pro
ducing what is universally considered
to be the finest wheat in the world
the "No. 1 hard" of Canadian growth
and other cereals that rank in the very
first class. This year the harvest re-
turns were: Wheat, 90,000,000 bush
els; oats, 100000 bushels; barley,
100000 bushels; and when it is con-
sidered that the entire population of
the three provinces-aS evidenced by
the quiquennial census just completed
is only $4,000, it is easily seen that
the lure Of the Canadian West is in it's
agricultural potentialities.
Another feature which attracts the
settler is that railway construction is
proceeding with such rapidly that al
most every district is within easy reach
of outside markets, and that good
prices for all lines of farm products
rule practically from the commence
ment of agricultural operations. This
is a factor which did not prevail when
the earlier settlements in the West
were made in Canada and in the Unit
ed States, and has given a great i'm
petus to Canadian Western settlement
In recent years.
The free grant system Of homesteads
which prevails in the prairie provinces,
by which every settler who is able and
willing to comply with the conditions
of actual settlement (by no means on
erous) is given 160 acres free, except
$40 for entry, is great drawing card,
and in the last fiscal year gathered in
over $4,000 additional to the West
ern population, of which 57,796 were
from the United States.
The further fact, as is strongly
brought out by the agent of the Cana
dian Government, whose address ap-
pears elsewhere, that a splendid COM
mon school system, practically free, pre-
walls throughout the entire country
and is easy of access in even the mosi
remote districts, is another great in
ducement to the settler who has the
future welfare Of his family in mind,
and this, coupled with the fact that
Western Canadian law and order are
proverbial, completes a circle of good
and sufficient reasons why the tide of
immigration has set in so steadily to-
ward the country to the north Of our
boundary line.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
RutIer,s Flag.

Feb. 81, 1866, General Benjamin E.
Butler presented to congress the first
genuine American flag, made of Ameri
can materials by American labor, ever
constructed in this country. Prior to
that time all American government
flags had been made of English bunt-
ing. Since then all our official flags
have been the product exclusively of
American material and labor. There
were twenty-six stars in the flag at
that time.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
TOWNS BUILT UP IN A DAY.
Five Hundred Houses Erected Be-
tween Sunrise and Sunset.


Five Hundred Houses Erected Be-
tween Sunrise and Sunset.
The town of Custer, Colo, named at
ter the great Indian fighter, came into
existence in a single day. 1t consists
of some 500 wooden houses, all Of
which were constructed between sun
rise and sunset Material was shipped
in from factories, whole sections of
wooden walls, beams, joists and roofs
in two pieces having been made from
carefully prepared plans and exact spe-
cifications.
Each piece of each building was
numbered and laid in order near the
site it was to occupy so that it could
be the more readily handled. As in
the building Of King Solomol's temple,
all the pieces were made TO fit into
each other, the work of construction be-
Ing therefore only a matter Of fitting
the pieces together and driving few
spikes.
The sites had all been cleared and
leveled in advance, and 1000 men in
addition to the settlers were engaged
in building of the town. The largest
of the houses was a boarding house,
which was two stories high, and shops
were erected for bakers, butchers and
other tradesmen.
In Oklahoma more than one town
sprang up in a day. Thomas City was
a case in point. Indeed, according to
report, it came into being in a single
afternoon. Within a few hours 5000
persons were comfortably settled and
business was set in motion. A newspa-
per was likewise printed and circulat-
ed among the new community and a
big birthday celebration WIS held on
the following day.
Another Oklahoma boom town"
which ran up like magic IS Snyder. 1t
was born on a Friday. In anticipation
of that interesting event thousands of
people fiocked to the place, among
whom were shopkeepers, land agents
and many others who were anxious to
secure the best sites on the natal day.
Until then nobody was allowed to en-
ter the town area.
At sunset on the Thursday Snyder
was nothing but a name, for it was
minus houses, railway and Inhabitants.
But soon after sunrise next morning
fully 10000 persons were on the spot.
The town was being rapidly mapped
out; the erection of buildings was in
progress; trains were running; rail-
way station had been erected, while
two hotels, three banks and number
of shops were each doing quite brisk
business.
Almost as marvellous was the crea-
ton of Lawton. Within tifty-five min
utes after the site Of the town had
been decided on no fewer than 5000
lots were taken up. Two hours later
the population had, increased to be-
tween 1000 and 5000 persons.
A score of eating places and double
that number of grocery and other
stores opened for business during the
day. A bank, which was conveyed to
the town on wheels, was able to start
operations at once. A fully equipped
newspaper office was likewise wheeled
into the town, ready for action, so to
speak. But TIE great business of the
day was lot speculation, some thou
sands of lots changing hands before the
vendors had owned them many min
uteS.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
Worth Knowing.

That Allcock's Plasters are the highest
result of medical science and skill, and in
ingredients and method have never been
equaled.
That they are the original and genuine
porous plasters upon whose reputation
lmitators trade.
That they never fail to perform their
remedial work quickly and effectually.
That for Weak Back, Rheumatism,
Colds, Lung Trouble, Strains and all Lo-
cal Pains they are invaluable.
That when you buy AllcOck's Plasters
you obtain the best plasters made.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
LIMB WASTED WITH ECZEMA.
Suffered Untold Agonies-DoctorS Said
It Was the Worst Case-Wonder-
full Cure by Cuticura.

full Cure by Cuticura.
IL used the Cuticura Remedies for
eczema. The doctor said 1t was the
worst case he ever saw. 1t was on
both limbs, from the knees to the an
kles. We tried everything the doctors
knew of, but the Cuticura Remedies
did the most good. l was obliged to
lie with my limbs higher than my
head, for the pain was SO terrible
could not walk. l suffered untold ag-
onies. One limb wasted away a great
deal smaller than the other, there was
so much discharge from it. / found
the Cuticura Remedies very soothing,
and l still keep them in the house. l
am very thankful to say that am
cured. l found the Cuticura Remedies
all that you say they are. l hope that
you may be spared many years to
make the Cuticura Remedies for the
benefit of persons suffering from the
torture of skin diseases, such as had.
Mrs. Golding, Box 8, Ayr, Ontario,
Canada, June 6, 1905"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
a Wander.

"Crime worked a miracle with that
dumb convict"
"HOw So?"
"He was sent here for uttering forg-
ed notes. Baltimore American.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

with my back and
kidneys. 1 doctored
and used many RENE
dies without getting
relief. Beginning with
Doan's Kidney Pills, |
found relief from the
first box, and two
boxes restored me to
good, sound condition.
NV wife and MANY of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

my friends have used Doan's Kidney
Pills with good results, and 1 can ear
aestly recommend them"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. n. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
Got Him Goin-.
Beneath a tree sat Her and Him,

Beneath a tree sat Her and Him,
And quite alone the two,
Save for an owl perched on a limb,
Which said: ITO Whit, to WOO"
Now for an hour or more sat he
Nor any nearer drew,
Although the owl with owlish glee
Remarked: TO wit, to WOO"
Whereat he took the hint, this man
For he had caught a clue,
And to warm up at length began
To spoon, to wit, TO WOO.
Houston Chronicle.
l. l.. L. Mt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
Her UndOubted Privilege.

Nan-Why do you always call Mr..
Feathertop "that nuisance" when you
speak of him?
Fan-Because have right to. There
IS no rule for the pronunciation of pro
per names.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

The average person will forgive any
thing quicker than to be called dOwl
when he is telling a piece Of gossip.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
DOES YOUR BACK AcHE7

pRONt by the Experience of One Who
Has Found Relief.
James r. Keller, retired farmer, Of
Fenner street, Cazenoyia, N. Y, says
About fifteen years ago I suffered
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

Belgians are the greatest smokers, sc
bounds being used for each man, woman
nd child. Aside from this, 50, 400 pounds
# cigarettes are imported annually.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22
InfantiIe DISSIPATION.

Willie-Gee! Do they let you go to
swell parties?
Gracie-Lots of 'em. I'm getting So
cieter and societer every day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

Lewis "Single Binder" The richest
quality cigar on the market at straight
Sc. Always reliable. You pay 1Oc for
cigars not so good. Lewis Factory, Pc
Oria, Ill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

The cut was made from photo
graph taken at Orotava, on. the island
of Teneriffe, one of the Canary group.
The religious festival of Corpus Christi
is celebrated with great pomp, and the
procession passes over floral carpets
which cover the streets on the route.
Wagon loads Of fresh blossoms are
used, and beautiful tapestry designs
are initiated with great skill.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

Mrs. vGinslow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
.eething; softens the gums reduces Inflammation al
ays pain cures wind collie. % cents bottle
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

To keep a house warm In winter
have the cellar coaled.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1906-12-22

G. N. u. No. 5O-1SOS
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
DESIRE
STREET
OPENED
People of North Salem and
Highland Want Short Cut
When Visiting Each Other

The people Of North Salem are very
much interested and not little bit ag-
itated over the proposed opening up
and improving Of Pine street, from
Front street east to Bonham road. The
various petitions that have been made
to the council regarding this work also
calls for the Improvement of Bonham
road on south to the intersection of
Highland avenue, and thence east to
the intersection of the Southern Pacific
railroad. The last petition rega, ding
this was presented to the council two
meetings ago, and was referred to the
council committee on streets. So far
no action has been taken in the matter,
and, as far aus is known, the committee
has made no investigation. 1t is prob
able that at the council meeting next
Monday night another petition will be
presented Wging action on the ques-
tion. The people of North Salem and
Highland have repeatedly asked for
these improvements, and are willing, so
they say, to make them at their own
expense.
The property owners living on North
Front, North liberty and North Com
mercial streets have many improve
ments to their property in contempla-
tion, but are waiting for some action to
be taken regarding the bridge on North
Commercial street. The committee hav.
ing this bridge under consideration
promises to have report ready at the
next meetisg or the council, and it Is
likely that bids ON the construction will
be asked for AS soon as this is done
many improvements will be made in the
vicinity.
J. O. Stapleton, the North Salem
grain and prodnce dealer, has gone to
Seattle and other places on Puget
Sound to look after markets for fatm
products this fall.
Harvesting the big strawberry crop
in North Salem is now almost over, and
the work of picking Logan berries is
at its height.
North Salem is the center of the
cherry growing industry, and the Royal
Annes and other late varieties are rip.
ening rapidly. The crop of Royal
Annes this year is not large, but the
quality is excellent. The demand ex.
ceeds the supply, and people who desire
them to can for theh' own use find it
difficult to procure them in sufficient
quantities. Only a small quantity of |
this variety will find it's way to the
cannery this season.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
Not Good Weather for Hay.

If the refreshing showers of this af
ternoon turn 20 Oregon mist, 1t will in
all probability work a decided damage
TO the hay crop. While the hay har-
vest is still in its incipiency, the vetch
hay cannot stand much more rain with
out suffering materially thereby. In
many places II is down and can scarce
ly be cut; in other localities 1t is de.
oaying at the foot. Glover is being cut
now in many parts Of the county, and
If the rain should threaten seriously
much Of that crop would be spoiled as
a frst-elass winter fodder. Cheat hay
viii probably be quite cheap, as there
is an abundance of it in the country,
Farmers dislike to venture out in
stating the prices that the new hay
crop win command. There is consid.
cradle old hay on hafd yet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
Fine italian Prunes.

j. n. Griffith, who lives about two
miles from this city, in Polk county,
was in the city today, and was dis
playing a cluster of italian prunes,
which was taken from one of the s.
year-old Trees I'M his orchard. The
prunes were among the finest samples
seen here this year. Mr.. Griffith states
he has some 2S trees in his orchard, and
that the cluster he haN was fair sam
pie of the crop. If other orchards av-
erage anything like this specimen there
will be an immense crop.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
EUGENE
WON BOTH
PRIZES
Miss Norma [. Hendricks Wins
First and LOriS M. John
: son Second
(Four O'Clock Eddtion.)

Eugene, Or, June 27.-Miss Norma
L. Hendricks and Loris M. johnson.
both of Eugene, won the Failing and
Beelman prizes, respectively, for ora
tory in the annual commencement ora
torical contest held in Willard Hall
last night. The subject of the winning
ogation was GA Stone for Peterhof, "
in which Miss Hendricks presented a
scholarly argument, dealing with the
many problems of Russian government,
and the changes that are being under
gone. The subject was treated In a
manner that showed originality and
careful preparation, and the orator g
delivery was fouceful and eloquent. The
decision was popular one, especially
so as Miss He,fdr,icks is a great favor
ite in college circles
Mr.. johnson IS subject, "Idle Slaves
Of q Legendary Virtue" presented a
rather novel line of thought, but was
we'll received Mr.. Johnson is a son
Of the late Professor John w. johnson,
the first president of the University of
Oregon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
Down From Baker City.

VIM. j, Lachner, of Baker iCty, ac.
companied by his wife, is in Salem to-
day. Mr.. Laehner was a candidate for
the Republican nomination for congress
in the primar yelection last April. He
was defeated by Judge Ellis, of Una.
tilla county, and wears the willow
gracefully, He says he had more fun
out of the race than any of the congress
sional candidates except James Harvey
Graham, the Democratic candidate from
that district, who also ran.
Mr.. Lachner is member of the state
tax commission, and he came to Salem
today to consult with Secretary of
State Dunbar and State Treasurer
Moore. 1t is understood that there is
some friction between the members of
the commission, and trouble may ensue
in formulating the report that the com.
mission will formulate July list. Mr..
I4achner is on record as a refOrmer,
and the more conservative members Of
the commission may regard him as hold.
ing radical views.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
Personals

DIR. W. c. Judd returns to his home
at Seaside this afternoon.
L. II. Whiteman went to Independ-
ence today for a short visit.
DIR. and Mrs. Robiuett have joined
the Salem colony at Nye Creek, to
spend some time by the shores of the
sounding sea.
Miss Pearl Campbell, of McMinnr
vile, is in the city to attend the
Nowood-Williamson wedding. Miss
Campbell will remain over the Fourth,
the guest of her aunt, Mrs f. w. Wal.
lace, and Mrs. +. c. Ferguson.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
Services at Turner.

At the campmeeting at Turner the
sessions were given today to the con-
sideration of the work of missions. The
aften noon address was made by Mrs.
Davis Errett, of Salem, on Footprints
of the C. w. B. ML,' and was clear
presentation of that important theme.
The address was followed by reports
from various committees.
This evening the Rev. Victor Doris
will peach. The sermon will be pre-
ceded by a song service led by 7. s.
HandsalSer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-06-27
OREGON
TRUNK
LINE
Active Work Began Monday
at the Mouth of the
DeSchuteS

The Dalles, o., June 27-Actual
construction work on the Oregon Trunk
Line railroad was begun this week
when force of 30 men and IL teams
was put to work at the mouth of De
schutes river grading The force will
be increased gradually, the company
having planned to complete the road
from the mouth of the Deschu1es to
Madras in two years. The present sur.
vey that has been completed reaches
from the Columbia to Madras, dis
tancIe of 106 miles, following up the
Deschutes river the greater portion of
the way, and is comparatively water
level grade. Chief Engineey Gordon
says the grade is but little greater
than that of the North Bank road from
Vancouver to Kenwick, and also that
the curves are not nearly so sevete as
would be expected, since the Deschutes
river is vevy crooked stream.
Engineer Gordon, when interviewed,
said the new road would Connect with
the state portage at the mouth OF the
riva', but would not say if the Colum-
bia would be bridged, as has been re-
ported it would be, to connect with
the North Bank road The assertion,
however, that it will connect with the
state portage, has caused much interest
to be shown by The Dalles people, and
this caused them to renew the effort to
secure an appropriation from the next
Legislature to extend the portage from
its n1esent terminus to The Dalles. If
this cam be secured it is believed The
Dalles can be made the terminus of the
Oregon Trunk Line, thing certainly
to be desired, for this road will reach
info rich country which was tributary
to The Dalles prior to the building of
the Columbia Southern. The officers
of THE trunk line are: w. F. Nelson,
president; r. A. Bellinger, former may
or of Seattle, vice-president; L. I.
Gregory, of Seattle, secretary; j. F.
Lane, of Seattle, treasurer. These, with
NJ. A. Moody and Robert R. Fox. COM
prise the board of directors.