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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
School Tasks in Switzerland,

A Geneva correspondent Of Lon
don paper thinks the sums done in q
Swiss school sufficiently extraordi-
nary to telegraph some Of them to his
journal. The father of schoolboy,
aged eight, living at Chaux de Ponds,
sends to the Impartial the following
problems as specimens of the homo
work the youngster had recently been
set to work out at the cantonal school,
Multiply SOL, 500, z53, 035 by $780,
252,O15, 105. The boy obtained the fol-
lowing answer: 1S,009, 652, 1885, u.s.
242,093,675. Divide 71,-l1 ,283, 542, 900
by 24,538, 714,212. After some hour4
work the youngster obtained as an
swer 2,910,555,525. The mere reading
of those terrible figures should make
every small boy glad he does not live
In Switzerland.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
A. f. BRADT IS KILLED
BY Lightning While at Work
on His Farm
frida -

a; Bradt a we'll known resident
OF swan River town, was INSTANTLY
killed by lightning Friday afternoon
wnlle at work on his farm at that
place.
ABOUT $3.50 violent electrical storm
set IN, cut as Mr.. Bradt wanted to
90 as much work in the field as DOS
slole,, ne remained on bis binder dur
ing the brief shower and afterwards
unnltched bis team to take them to
the bsrn. ~
HIS family were in the house with
IN sight of the field and a short time
after the storm looked for Mr.. Bradt
ana could see only the team standing
alone oy the machine. They jnvesti.
gated and found Mr.. Bradt's Iifeless
BODY lying where he had been struck.
just In front Of the binder. There was
no mark on the body, but indications
pint to electrocution from the enor-
NOUS charge of electricity which tie
lightning bolt carried. A peculiar
circumstance is the fact that the
horses, which were but a short distance
away, were unlnjured.
Inc deceased. who was but 81 years
OF age, was we'll Known and widely
respected citizen Of Swan River town.
ship and left wife and daughter to
mourn his untimely and tragic death.
The body was shipped to Eau Claire,
WIS.,, Tor interment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Dog as a Mail Carrier.

Lucifer, the big St. Bernard en-
ployed in carrying mail from Haley,
Idaho, to Corral, an inland town, is
six years old. and it seems likely
that he will have a steady job in
coming winters drawing his sled over
the snow on the twenty-eight-mile
round trip he is making daily be.
tween the two points mentioned. Mr..
Floyd's contract provides penalty in
case mails are not delivered on time
each day. Lucifer has saved many
dollars by aiding his master in trans
portation of mails in sled fitted up
with suitable harness. The faithful
St. Bernard has had no difficulty in
drawing the sled, and often has more
than one hundred pounds of mail on
the load.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
RECEIVED $4,000.
Local Family Get Fortune
Through White Earth
AlIotments

Complete ownership of 1O4O acres of
good agricultural and stock raising
land covered with Norway and White
Pine timber valued at $15, 900, IS tho
happy lot Of Geo. Stillwell, a well
known resident of this city, who.
with his family, will realize the
above through tee new law allowing
allotees of land at White Earth reser-
vstion to dispose Of their holdings
The value Of the land and timber com
bined. placed at the most conservative
estimate, will be about SEQ, 900.
Mr.. Stillwell and family have re-
moved to that section of the country,
where Mr.. Stillwell will run q stock
farm for other parties until next
spring when he intends to dispose of
his timber holding: snd devote his
time to Improvement of the family
acres.
John Roy, another we'll known resi-
dent of Little Falls and also a White
Earth allottee, is the preseason of land
valued at about s. OOO The many To-
cal friends of both parties will be glad
to hear Of their good fortune.--
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
French-Fried Potatoes.

Peel nice potatoes, cut into length.
wise strips, crosswise, or any way one
likes, throw into cold water as peeled.
and then dry them on a soft towel.
Have vessel containing smoking mot
scorching) hot fat or lard, enough to
cover Cor ''swim') the potatoes. and
as soon as they float on the surface
they are brown and done; skim iato
a draining basket, or on coarse paper,
and keep hot until served. There
should be no grease on them, and they
may be eaten with the fingers without
soiling. while perfectly mealy and
sweet inside. The potatoes must -
raw, and are much nicer than cold
boiled" fried potatoes, and not half
the trouble to prepare or eat.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

what have you got there?" erica
The detective?"
Johnny stared at the detective an !
said nothing.
"You have pocketbook!" The de-
;ecttve bounced on Johnny and
dragged him toward the loser of the
purse.
Il found it, Johnny produced the
pOcketbook from behind his back, but
held on to It.
Don't lie," said Tho detective, witt
cocksureness that impressed his us-
teners. He pointed to the black and
gold pocketbook In Johnny's hand and
said. dramatically: Madam, there ie
your pocketbook!"
mo. it isn't!" snapped the woman.
Everybody laughed; even Johnny
smirked, and dire things might have
happened to him then and there had
not some one called over the balus-
trade:
Here. 81, didn't you lose a pocket
book?"
Sixty-oQe was young saleswoman
with bright brown hair. Irish blue eyes.
and smile that revealed a row OF
perfect white teeth. She ran up the
steps.
Eyes. thought lost it somewhere
up here-anyone find it,"
yep. maybe did," Johnny looked
up at 81, but he put the pocketbook
behind him.
Sixty-one saw the pinched face, the
big eyes. She forgot her loss.
"You poor little fellow!"
Johnny was not visibly affected. He
Just looked at her, and asked:
How much was it?"
Oh, of course she had to prove her
ownership. Sixty-one was amused.
LET me see," she said, there was
neither gold nor silver"-Johnny nod
ded encouragingly-"nor bills, but a
few coppers, believe"
Thirteen" said Johnny, producing
the pocketbook.
"The Lord save us!" said 81. "That's
why lost it!''
Oats why you found it." said
Johnny, handing her the purse.
"That's mine!" said 81, joyfully. I'D
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

give months pay any time for it..
I'm sorry for your sake there is not
more in it. Would | hoodoo you if
gave you the Is cents?'
mot on your life!" Johnny held
out his palm and 81 emptied the COLI
tents of the purse into it. A shrewd
look that transformed his face came
into his eyes.
"Thirteen!" he said, covering the
money with his other palm, as if he
were about to match pennies. "Thir..
teen is my lucky number"
That's enough now," said the de-
tective.. "Chase yourself out of here. -
Johnny ratified his wealth. He had
no fear of the detective now.
I'm waitin' t. see the superintend-
ent. He amt In now"
'Oh," said 81, IF you want a Job,
I think can help you. You go quick
to the delivery entrance round the cor
ner, ask for Mr.. Harris, the freight
clerk. Tell him l sent you. Wait.
what's your manner" Sixty-one tore a
leaf from her note book and wrote:
Dear Charlie. Johnny IL a great kid.
Take him on If you love me. Kitty"
Sixty-one folded the note and was
about to give it to Johnny when 4
thought occurred to her that made her
blush crimson, and she blurted:
Johnny, can you read?"
Il think I could make 1t out If I
tried t."
well, don't try to-" said 81 en-
phatically. 'There," and she pressed
the note into Johnny's hand and closed
his fingers over it. you keep it just
like that till you give it to Mr.. Har-
ris."
Needless to say, Johnny got Job.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Cucumber Cosmetic.

Now that cucumbers can be bought
the cosmetic mixer can compound thi1
very excellent formula: Slice with.
out peeling four large cucumbers, adj
q cupful Of water boil until soft, cool
and strain. To one and one-half
ounces of juice add add equal portion
of alcohol and one-fourth ounce pow.
dered CASTLE soap; let stand over
night add eight ounces Of cucumber
Juice, one ounce Of oil of sweet al.
monds, 20 drops Of tincture Of benzotD
and a pinch Of boric acid Shake we'll.
Apply twice a day with a sponge.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
REFORM IN PERSIA.
Shah Compelled to Grant constitu.
tionaI Government.

Shah Compelled to Grant constltu.
tionaI Government.
Tehsran, Persia, Aug. 1.-THE shah
finally has granted the demands Of the
people for reforms and the refugees
Who sought the protection of the Brit
1sb legation, with the exception Of 200
who have personal claims, have left
tbe legation and the mullahs who fed
from Teheran are returning.
The reforms, which are announced
In ukase signed by the shah, include
the creation of a council of state. with
consultative rights, to consist Of fifty
members, partly elected from all
classes, including the clergy, but ex-
sludlng the peasants. The shah evil
IDENTIFY was forced to take this action
by the powerful combination of the
clergy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Discovery to Cheapen Paper.

After a six months expedition in
Egypt, Smedley Norton has returned
to England, claiming the discovery
Of the ancient papyrus plant on the
banks of the Nile. This grass has
been hong lost or hidden, but Mr..
Norton brings many specimens Of
beautiful paper made from it and
claims he can deliver unlimited guam
titles of paper in England and the
United States for S. a ton. better
than the paper now In use costing
$50 per ton II this be fact the
paper supply of the world, at present
dependent on wood pulp, will be revo-
lution1zed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Scholarship bv Phonogranh.

ScAo4arsn1P py monograph.
A young woman from Australia has
Just won singing scholarship in Lon
don under novel circumstances From
her colonial home she sent to a we'll
known professor in London record"
Of her voice, with the request that he
would test 1T on gramophone and
inform her whether he thought it's
qualities sufficiently good to justify
her in taking so long a journey for an
examination for a scholarship The
professor listened to the record, was
duly impressed with the possibilities
of the voice, and wrote to say he
thought she might try. Encouraged by
this report, she reached England just
in time for the examination, and was
one of two successful candidates out
Of 1870 competitors.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Finally Killed by Policeman.

Winfield, Kan, Aug. 13.--In a res
taurant here Frank Cochran, armed
with a butcher knife, assaulted and
dangerously wounded Shorty" Myers
and drove every one from the place.
Cochran then viciously attacked Off
Ger Kruger and was shot and killed
by the latter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Good Place to Swear Off

Biffers-How did you come to stop
smoking
Whiffers-Got stuck for six weeks
in small village where there was only
one cigar store.-N. Y. Weekly.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
IN The TELEPHONE EXCHANGE.

A construction crew of the North
western Telephone Exchange Co.. Is
at work in this vicinity st.ioRinx
some new long distance circ7it wires.
which will add mnch to local facili
ties. Improvements on the Company 8
LOCAL Office are abo7t completed. tee
Office having been remodeled AID 8
new switch board installed.
The telephone company has ordered
the material for the introduction of
the common battery system in its To-
Cal exchange, which will enable sub.
scribers to get central merely by TAX
Ing the receiver of the hook. 4 new
directory Of locsl subscribers was is
ued last week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
NOTICE, WORKMEN

NOTICE, WORKMEN,
To Members Ancient Order United
Werkmen:
Past Grand Master ". B. Anderson
OF Minneapolis will be with us next
Tuesday evening, Aug. 2lst, when q
class will be initiated.
Every Workman in the city and
vicinity are invited to attend.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Master Workman.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

.-Elk River Star News: 81. E. White
OF Little Falls is spending the week
here with relatives He finished his
summer school at Buffalo last week.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Ezra Hamlin has located at Spokane,
Wash.: and his family have left for
tce1r future home in the West.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Mrs. Asa Walbridge operated on fol
appendicitis Friday July ~, left the
hospital August Z, entirely we'll.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Arthur Harrison has returned from
the Pacific coast. where he was in the
Marine corps of the q. S. navy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
Ancient Art.

Prehistoric artists have left us works
OF art engraved on polished she'll
Among the most ancient are the masks
upon which the human face 10 de.
picted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Willie Keller the 18-year OLD son of
Geo. Keller, suffered from severe at
tack OF appendicitis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

pay the highest market price for
rags iron. copper, brass, rubbers. etc.
Jos. Dinner, at, 9th St. 8. SO If
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Frank W. Lyon has gone to the Ma
tional Firemen' g convention at Nor
folk, Va.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

The Western Union wires north and
south CT Little Falls were out of CON-
mission for a time Wednesday.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17
THEDEmAND

A short time ago the
Remington Typewriter Co.
issued, from it's St. Paul
office, the following state
ment:
I'm looking over the records of
our Employment Department for the
pact year, we'fnd that there has been
7Sl calls for steDographere, of u hich
number We placed 687. OF the 90
positions which we we're unable to fill
about rs per cent were for thorough
ly competent young men operating
the Remington machine. and the SAL
{ ary from $50 to 500 month.
I'm this territory young men who
are good stenogra oilers are certainly
in demand"
The above is one of the
strongest endorsements for
a thorough business educa-
tlon that any young man or
woman could ask.
Young Man, how would
you like to hold one of the
positions mentioned above?
One of those that could not
be filled on account of the
supply of competent men
being short of the demand?
You could DO so if you
had a practical education,
and such an education you
can secure at
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1906-08-17

Store for rent in Vasaly
Block.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08
CITY BRIEFS.


Al. Jennings, Of 0iex, Was 10 town
Monday,
The finest line u Diamonds In the city
at the Condor JeWelty Store.
Bny your toilet goods FROM Condor
Drug Go. They have the best.
You will save money by huying your
watches AMI jewelry at the Condon jew.
elry store,
wm. Stewart. well known sheep
man IT Lime Rock, Was N town during
the week
DR.. Wood reports the advent oi a
daughter At tha home ot W. Il. Fox.
last Saturday morning.
Cnt ont the coupons 10 II. W. Panl.
ing's ad on back page this week. EACH
one il worth loo cash
Ladiges 4 Palmer opened their ns~
salood Monday night in the new build.
Ing erected Tor them next TO EarhaFt's
furniture store.
shea BROS. former proprietors OF the
Gem restaurant. closed deal Saturday
Tor the sale 0i the establishment TO Gs"
Parrish aud John NJ. BiIlingsly.
In this issue ~ the tiIoha Judge Dunn
announces his candidacy for re-slertion
20 the office Of county judge, which he
has Oiled inr the past four Years.
j. A. Randall. Il. q. Merrif"la and
wm. Maple sent 10 Pendletnn Wednes.
day 70 attend a meeting u the district
convention oi the X IT Z, Lodge.
Rev. II. A, Green. who has been as
sisting Pastor Monnt with the Baptist
revival meetings. went 10 Lone Rock
"Wednesday 10 begin a series oi meetings
there.
The meetings a. the Baptist church
are stil being held and are attended bv
large croN DIS. Rev. G. 2, BaiIy ls ex.
pected In day or two 10 assist the
pastor
Mr., and Mrs. Harvey l.. ellison. OF
WheatRnd. California. arrived Friday
10 visit Ms sister, Mrs. II. W. Hartman.
rhty will probably l"cate here perma'
/ nently.
! JohE A, McMorris. present incnmhenI
of the county snrveynr's ntIice, has an
nunnred himself ~ candidate for th.
nomination fer reelection. Ills card
appears in this issne.
F., A meeting will he held in the Baptis
chnrrh Friday evening, February 9th
/ after the regular religions service Ia th'
4 Interest of the suffrage amendment Al
/ friends 81 that movement are invited T.
! be present,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08
Not a Gambling House.

Members II the Commercial Clnh are
considerably amused aud At the same
time somewhat indignant over certain
haseless stories which are hclng circunt
ed around town 10 the effect that Vamh-
ling IL permitted In the cluh rooms and
that II "A the intention tn install 4 bar.
Clnhmen saw that while they do not
know inst whore the false reports oriGi.
mated il IL certain that all such stories
are the outgrowth of either ignorance or
pure malice II heing we'll known that
nnder the hv.laws which we're adnpted
nv the membership at an open meeting
of the club. all such practices are strict
ly prohibited.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08
VOL. XIV.
Accidentally Killed,

Mrs EI Damn and Mrs. Fred Corneit
received n Telegram "Wednesday morn
Ing Of last week appriAIng them Of the
death si their father, Mr.. X KeEpr, an
old and respected resident Of Cottage
Grove and former resident oi this
county. rhe la'lies left the same morn
ing tor Cottage Grove to attend the in'
neral and did not return until Tuesday
evening.
The oregonian gives the following
particulars Of the deplorahle accident
which caased Mr. KelznT's death;
"knll Kelsur WIS phut and killed this
evening while counting home on the
Oregon 4 Southeastern Railroad by n
gun In the hRnis " Waiter Foley, Sho
II said 10 have hsen drunk FOlev Nas
very prond OF new rapid are gun he
had just pnrchapstl, aud pointed Il y,
different passengers on the train. tie
WAS urged 10 desist and finally sat down
hy tpe side ~ Mr. keiEnr,
II Ii said the weapon Was accidentally
discharged The hall went through Mr..
keixnr's left hand and stomaCh and
loiged under his heart. lie was bronsht
holpe and died shortly aiterwSrd
A warrant has been swnrn ont Tor
Foley. hut he has not as yet been cap
tured. When he was last sren. he said
he was going to Latham 10 stny over
night. AMI viii, M doubt. he IN the
hands u Constable Atkins Ia \ short
time.
Mr.. KeiEpI was m old and honored
residruN oi this place. He had been
keeping boarding hou.e np Sharp's
creek on the Buhemla rad. Tor few
years, and WAS thereby able TO keen
himself AMI wife. H. always had y
gpei wort, a pmile and warm drr foI
hi- guest-. and wil he sadly missed, tie
WAS about 20 wears h age, and lei, al
ased wiie aud several cl,ildren,
Foley IL well kho~n here He ha'
been IN excessive drinker Tor some
months"
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08

W. o. Bristol, Of Portland, who was
RECENTLY nominated for the position Of
United States District Attorney for the
Oregon district hiss been made the sub
iect II sensational charges and II 10
prohable his appointment will not be
confirmed by the senate. lie is charged
with nnprofesslonal eondnct in having
demanded and received fees from both
PARTIES in case IN the federal conrt.
Senator Fulton IL reported M being
against the confirmation of Bristol and
1t Is intimased from Washington that he
NAV not even be allowed % resign bat
that he may be summatily removed.
A series Of eyangelstic meetings will
com,nence At TIE Congregational church
either next week or the week following
when Rev. Frank A. Mier. the noted
singing evangelist. viii he here to rs.
sist the pastor Rev. CIapp, Of Forest
Grove, is also expected To be present.
Rev. Miller recently closed series oi
meetings At Kennewick. Washington,
when more than 100 converts were adj
ded to the church.
An Arlington yonng man brought his
girl homeirom prayer meeting. They we're
leaning over the gate when che said /:
lyon nust not imagine that | wonld
consent 70 be-yonr wife simply because
I have lot you kiss me-" "0h. OF
course not" hr replied, ''but wish
yon'd tell me something. Are you let.
tin me kiss you heeanse YOU like II, or
merely because you want the practice
Take your prescriptions to Condor
Drug Co. and have them filled by an ex-
psrienced pharmacist Of twenty-oae
years constant experience. They dom,
have / substitute. They are equipped
with the best line Of drugs tn be found
in any drugstore in Eastern Oregon,
For the truthfainess Of this statement
YOU may ask yonr doctor.
F. r. Pettitt, district organizer for th'
woodmen OF the World, will be in Con-
don and address public meeting at the
woodmen hall this evening at which
time Condor Camp will give anothe
u their deIishtinl evenings TO nemberI
and Invited friends. A smoker will b'
a social feature this evening
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08

Buy your drugs from Condor Drug Co.
They carry the best.
j. H. Downing was seriously i'll Sun
day bat is now reported better. Mrs.
Downing Was at Salem with her daugbt-
er, Mrs. Dora Crossan, who has been SER
ionsly ~. She returned Tuesday.
r. NJ. Rogers, who has held the po.
sitIon Of chief deputy in the sheri6's
Office for the past four years, announces
his candidacy in this issue for the Office
Of sheriff. subject to democratic rules.
The information comes to the Globe
through the cloyerdaIe tTilIamook
connty) Courier, that Dr. W. r. Brown,
formerly Of this city, is now located
there and that daughter was recently
born 10 DR.. and Mrs. Brown.
Why not own some property In Con-
don2 Get in and secure your location
before the spring rush. You can thus
saye your money ~ well as make prof
table investment. Condor Townsite
Co.. Garter and Ciough, Agents.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1906-02-08

Andrew Greiner was in town Monday
from MayviIle precinct. He has just
had completed fine water we'll on his
land 90 the stags road and is highly
pleased with the result. The well is
26S feet deep and the supply is inex-
haustible. Ed Palmer, one Of the most
successful well drillers in Oregon. did
the work.
Clifford Ackley, who started the East
ern Oregon Star at Fossil few months
ago. has sold his plant to J. z. Adam
son, If the Wheeler County News, who
will remove the outfit 10 Mitchell and
add it to his present plant. Mr.. Ackley
went to Pendletou Saturday where he
will look for an opening in the printing
business.
W. L. Barker went to Portland Mon
day to spend week or 50 with Mrs.
Barker and their little daughter who
are there under the care Of DR.. L. B.
Smith. Both are reported to be I'M
proving.