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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-06-28
DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR.


Leonardo da Vinci, who painted the
very souls of his subjects, might have
found material for his brush in the
trio seated one December day in Law
yer Nortons office-"Old Danl Lyle,
president of the village bank, sturdy
self-made, stern; another old man, OF
quite different type, mild inadequate
unfortunate; and the wife of the sec
ond man, woman whose Madonna-like
face and silver hair seemed to harbOr a
certain radiance.
Old Henry Dawson was settling with
his creditOrs-peOple wondered If he
could pay so cents on the dollar. Ev-
erybody knew that old Henry was hard
working and honest, but people criti'
cized his improvidence, and thought
they saw In his easy going ways the
explanation of his sons unfortunate ca
reers.
But no one ever said one word
against Aunt Milly" Dawson, as every
body in the church called her. Cheer
full and ready to help others, no mat
ter what her own troubles were I'M
selfish, gentle, a splendid manager
in her own home-in Aunt Milly no one
saw anything to explain the family
straits or the misdeeds Of the Dawson
boys.
1t was generally hoped-and believed
in Brusselville that the home, at
least, might be saved from the wreck
for Aunt Milly, especially as the chief
creditor, Old Dan'l Lyle, was a men,
ber of the same church and lifelong
friend.
And, as fact, the close-fsted old
bank president had displayed a lenien-
cy that left Dick Norton, the lawyer,
familiar with his usual uncompromis-
ing business" attitude, almost speech
less with surprise.
But now that the papers were signed
and everything finished, a tide Of reac-
ton set in in the mind Of the old man
proud Of his own "selfmade" career
and prone to judge severely when any
thing resembling incompetence was on
trial.
"Well, Henry" he remarked, rising
pompously, "some folks get out OF
things mighty easy. Now The
Strengthened himself-"have always
paid dollar for dollar"
To this little thrust old Henry had
not the spirit to reply.
Through the proceeding thus far the
woman had sat sometimes re-
straining her tears with some difficulty.
But at this point-as Dick Norton told
us afterward-"Aunt Milly fared right
up"
"Yes, Brother Lyle" she said, rising
also, and standing erect herself in gen
tie dignity, Everybody knows that
that's so. But, an'l,'-she fixed him
with her motherly blue eyes-'T want
to know one thing-dO you remember
every day to thank God that you've
been able to pay dollar for dollarY"
There was a pregnant silence. Then
a subdued and humbled Dan'l made re-
ply.
"I guess maybe there Is something
to be said on that side, Aunt Mlly,-
he said, mildly.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-06-28

At last the Fourth came, end at 10
o'clock all the boys except Ed we're gath
cred in Willie's yard and Willie was talk
ing to them.
"Now, boys" he was saying. you left
il to me to put some one in Eds place.
an | have selected some one that you
all know an like. He has his share or
crackers an will wave his flag fine. Will
you promise TO give him a rousing vel
come when he comes, SOS he won't feel
hurt at being asked to march with us at
the last minute?'
They all promised, and then while they
we're asking who it was Willie ran into
the house. few moments later he came
out, and who should come trotting by his
side but Nero. carrying in his mouth the
handle of basket that was filled with
frecrackers and wagging his tail, to which
was tied little flag, pole and all
The boy, all gave a great shout when
they saw Nero. and then hey formed in
double column and started for the COM
mons, Nero walking by Willie's side. the
proudest dog that ever waved Fourth Of
july faG
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to go into when he was cold and wanted
to lie down, and so his school days were
not at all dreary ones.
But the happiest time for "the chums'
was when Willie put his books away for
the long summer vacation and he and
Nero had the whole day together. Even
when Willie had cut the kindling 1t was
Nero who carried it to the house in a
basket held tightly by his strong teeth,
while Willie carried bucketfLl of coal.
BY and by Willie began to tell Nero
of a great day that was coming, when all
the boys would have frec~ackers and Ro-
man candles and torpedoes, and there
would be flags flying and bands playing
and everybody would have good time
Nero always listened to every word that
his little master said, and now and then
when Willie would give his head an extra
hard pat by way of emphasis Nero would
bark and set his tail gong harder than
ever. That tail always wagged when
Nero was pleased Sometimes Willie's
mother would allow the dog to come into
the sitting room, but ono day the tail
knocked a handsome vase off of the ta-
BILE and broke it, and after thar Nero had
to lie down yer! qule'ly IL n got INTO
the house.
Two days before the Fourth Willie
bought his fireworks; there were five
packages of firecracke and five Of tor
pedoes, four rockets, four Roman candles,
two wheels and long piece of punk.
Nero went with Willie to the store to buy
them, but he had to wait outtide while
Willie went in, and so as soon as they
reached home Willie opened the package
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Heard the news?" Tom asked.

Heard the news?" Tom asked.
mo. What is it?' answered Willie,
forgetting for a moment his trouble over
Nero.
ED Bishops going with his folks to
the city for the Fourth, an so you'll have
to find some one else to take his place in
our procession"
Willie gave Nero a quick look. "Oh,
wish you had hands,"
Who'll you get?" asked TIM, after
waiting a moment for Wiie to speak.
Dunno yet III have to think about
it first See here, I've got lots of things
Twice as much as we have to have
Il should say you have. You're lucky.
All the other boys say they had a hard
time to get what they had to. How'd
you manage it?"
II earned the money, getting coal and
kindling." Willie explained.
well. you ought to have the right to
give out the flags. Well all meet here
at 10 sharp" and Tom sauntered on.
When he was gone, Willie began to
talk to Nero again.
Now, there it is. l have 6recrackers
an torpedoes enough for yor an me.
too an you helped me earn 'em, carry
ing kindling didn't you? Oh. why
haven't you some hands to carry a flag
with :"
Willie was excited now, and up jump
ed Nero, waving his tail as hard as he
could Willie looked at him for minute
and then turned double someI Sault, and
came up shouting, "IIurrah hurrah You
shall march with us. | know / can do
II :"
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Willie Perkins was 8 years old and
Nero was only i, but when Nero walked
on all fours he was nearly as tall as
Willie, and when he lifted his sleat shas-
gy dogship upon his hind legs he could
lay his forepaws on somebody's shoul-
ders, and that somebody was Willie S
father.
Mr.. Perkins called Willie and Nero
"the chums," and it was indeed seldom
that the two were apart, except at school
times and. meal times, and when the sand
man had paid Willie visit; even at
those times they we're not far apart.
When Willie went to scnool Nero trot-
ted along by his side, and, like the good
fellow that he was. when they came to
the door and Willie said, Now, old boy,
you wait for me right here in the yard
and be sure not to frightcn any of the
children as they come in. Tell me good
bv now and be a good fellow" Nero would
wag his tail very hard, lick the hand that
had been patting his heal so lovingly all
the time Willie was talking to him, and
then lie down and watch bis master dis
appear through the great door of the
school house.
BY and by Nero would get tired of ly-
ing still and would go for a walk around
the building The sly fellow He vell
knew that the janitor's wife would have
q little heap of bones hidden off in one
corner of the yard for him, and when
he enioyed his feast he would look up
to see her watching him from the base
ment door. Then again that great tail
would wag as if he said: Thank you so
much for those nice. meaty bones" When
~;nter came on there was a large box that
n. ianitor's wife and Willie taught him
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-06-28
CHAPTER XII.

II was almost a month later that Mat
thew Mark Easton stepped. fairly into
the circle Of which Miss Winter was to
a certain extent the leading spirit This
lady had been five minutes In the bril-
lisntly lighted rooms Of huge picture
gallery before she singled out the little
American. He happened to be talking 20
another Insignificant, unobtrusive man,
who tugged nervously az gray mustache,
while he listened. This was one of the
ablest ENJOYS ever accredited to the Court
Of St. James by the United States.
Miss Winter knew most OF the faces
N the room, and among others that OF
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-06-28

If ton Of coal is placed on the
ground and left there. and another ton
is placed under a shed, the latter loses
about 25 per cent Of Its heating pow.
er, the former about AZ per cent
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
BRIDGE BREAKS
TEN ARE KILLED
WORK TRAIN IN BAD WRECK
Relief Train Caught in Heavy Snow
Storm, and Hand Cars Were
Pressed into Service.

CASPER, Wyo., March 26.-Melt-
ing snow and high water caused the
worst wreck in the history of the
Wyoming division of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway, when work
train returning to Casper from the
construction camps west of Woolton
dropped into a small stream near Ma
tona this morning. Ten are known to
be dead, and seventeen injured, some
fatally.
The wreck happened at o'clock.
as the train was crossing the stream.
The engine passed over safely. but its
weight broke down the piling, which
had been undermined by the flood,
and the cars following dropped into
the ravine.
One coach was filled with Austrian
and Italian laborers. This coach
was telescoped by the neavy water
car following, and crushed like an
egg shell. Many Of the occupant
were caught under the wreckage. and
it was hours before relief could be
extended, or they could be taken out.
The weakened condition of the bridg-
es made it unsafe to send train to
the scene, and handcars were pressed
into service. Shortly after starting
the relief party ran into snow
storm, and mad to abandon the cars
and proceed afoot. The bridges were
repaired as soon as possible, and at
noon a relief train was sent out and
brought back the dead and injured.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
GO TO OIL KING?
NOT FOR HADLEY
ONLY ONE WAY TO EXAMINE HIM
The Attorney General Regards Rock
efeller the Same as He Does
Any Other Citizen.

NEW AORK, March 26.-John D.
Archbold, vice president of tie Stand
ard Oil Co., was the principal witness
today in tne Missouri custer suit. In
response to Attorney General Had
ley's direct question, Who is the
active head of the Standard Oil Co. ?"
Archbold replied that there was mo
master mind" that it consisted of
an aggregation of Individuals
Archbold also volunteered the
statement that John D. Rockefeller
had no desire to evade any question,
and that Rockefeller knew nothing
about the matters concerning the
present suit, but that If Hadley de-
sired to go to Lakewood and ques-
ton him. he would find Rockefeller
willing to answer any questions.
Hadley interrupted him to remark:
There is only one way to examine
witnesses here"
Wade Hampton, general auditor
for the Standard Oil, testified that on
various occasions he sent men from
his office to st. Louis to audit the
accounts of the Waters-Pierce COM
pany, and while so employed the men
were on the payroll of the company.
The same course was pursued in aud
iting the books of the Standard Oil
company of Indiana.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
SUGGEST GAME
LAW CHANGES
MANY REFORMS ARE NEEDED
Bounty on Cougars at $50 Per Head,
and Hounding Of Deer to
Be StObbed.

Many counties of the state were
represented at the meeting of game
wardens, held at Seattle March %.
1t was the first meeting of game
wardens ever held in the state, and
many reforms in existing state laws
were suggested.
A legislative committee was elect
ed to draft great many new laws.
This committee will meet in North
Yakima on the goth of next Novem-
Der. and submit the result of their
deliberations to the game wardens
of each county who will be present
at that meeting.
The following are the members
elected for one year: H. Reef, pres
ident E. p. Barnes of North 1akima,
vice president: Mr.. Weikoff, secre-
tary and Mr.. Lumas, treasurer.
The following reforms are to be
drafted. all of which directly inter-
est Yakima county:
The bounding of deer to be pro-
hibited; boys under 16 not to be per-
mitted to hunt unless accompanied
by a guardian; abolition of state IL
censes: establishing bounty on
cougars; cumulative sentence for per-
sistent game law violators; screens
at all irrigating canal intakes to keep
trout from running into the bitches.
A bounty of $40 on cougars is be-
lieved to be about right. One game
warden had counted the carcasses of
twelve fawns in one valley that had
become the victims of cougars.
A restriction of Is trout to one
person for a days catch was consid-
ered
The great amount of stock killed
by small boys has made it necessary
to draft law against their hunting
without guardian.
These reforms will be put before
the legislature as soon as they are
drafted and accepted by the game
warden association
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
ORPHEUM CLOSES FOR GOOD.
After Two Years of More or Less Sue
cess, It Proves Failure.

The Orpheum theater, which has
for over two years afforded pleasure
for the amusement loving public,
closed Monday night. usiness at
the Orpheum during it's career has
been varied.
1t has been the aim Of the manage
ment to give the patrons Of the house
the best attractions that could be at
forded, yet it would not pay.
Before deciding to close the house,
Mr.. E. G. Tenant engaged H. L..
Leavitt, thinking that an experienced
man could make it pay. In order
that it might be given a fair trial.
Mr.. Leavitt was given a thirty-day
option on the house with the privi-
lege of managing it. But with his 81
years Of theatrical experience Mr..
Leavitt was unable to make the house
pay.
He had his option renewed for 80
days more, but before III second op-
ton EXPIRED he threw up the deal
and pronounced Yakima dead
one"
Mr.. Tenants present intention Is
to have the inside of the building re-
modelled and converted into store
building.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
HYOMEI CURES CATARRH.
It's Healing Balsams XIII All Ca
tarrhal Germs-Sold Under Guar
anfee nv Erred L. Janeck.


There is no more common disease
than catarrh, and none that is more
dangerous. 1t weakens and debili-
tates the whole system, if it is al
lowed to run, leads to serious and
fatal complication.
1t is a noteworthy fact that among
the many medicines and treatments
for catarrh, there is only one which
Fred l.. Janeck sells under his posi-
If it does not cure-Hyomei, natures
remedy for the cure of catarrh.
No dangerous drugs are taken into
the stomach when Hyomei is used.
Breathed through the small pocket
inhaler that comes with every Hy-
omei outfit, it's healing balsams pene-
trate to the most remote cells of the
throat. nose and lungs, killing the
germs Of catarrh, healing the irri-
complete and lasting cures.
The complete Hyomei outfit. con-
sisting of an inhaler that can be car
ried in the purse or vest pocket. a
medicine dropper and bottle of Hy-
omei, costs only 81. The inhaler will
last a lifetime, while extra bottles
Of Hyomei can be procured, when
ever needed, for only SO cents.
Fred L. Janeck Is selling a good
many Hyomei outfits at this season
and he has so much confidence In the
remedy that he guarantees to refund
the money In case 1t does not cure.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
HE APOLOGIZED PUBLICLY.
Unpleasant Affair Closed with Cour.
tesy and Good Will.

A suit brought against E. ]. Hardi-
son by Judge R. X. Nichols for as
sault and battery Of himself and his
neice, Miss Lucy Nichols, because of
a quarrel on the bridge over the Nat
chez river, was brought to an end
Monday afternoon, when in the
courtroom of Justice Taggard, Mr..
Hardison apologized, not only to the
Judge, but to Miss Nichols also for
his ungentlemanly conduct and unbe-
coming language.
Judge and Miss Nichols were cross
ing the bridge just as Mr. Hardison
was about to drive over a bunch of
forty cattle. There was considerable
confusion as to who had the right-of-
way, ending in an assault upon the
judge and his neice by Hardison.
Judge Nichols Immediately turned
about and came to town and swore
out warrants for the arrest of Har-
Olson with the result in the court
room that Har6ison decided to ask
the pardon of the plaintiffs. Judge
Taghard allowN' the man to do as
suggested, anu Judge Nichols agreed
to forego prosecution Tnis the mat
ter was ended in as pleasant a man.
ner as Co - have s.-.en expected under
the circumstances
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
SHEEP INSPECTOR IN DENIAL.
Declares the Charges of .OregOn's
Governor Are False.

Serious trouble is threatened be-
tween Washington and Oregon sheep
men If reports are true. 1t is re-
ported that Governor Chamberlain
has written letter o President
Roosevelt the substance of which IL
that three-fourths of that part of the
Wenaha forest reserve located in Or
egon has been allotted to Washing
ton sheep growers, the Oregon men
receiving only one quarter. Cover
nor Chamberlain said that he was
informed that meeting Of sheep
men and wool growers was held at
Walla Wa1la last DECEMBER, and as
Washington sheepmen predominated,
they had everything their own way.
The letter also states that many OF
the Washington sheep are affected
with "scabies," and If they are per-
mitted to range in Oregon the sheep
there will be affected.
Samuel Cameron, when seen yes
terday, said: 81 nave just finished
inspecting all the shsep In Yakima
and Benton counties, aud to my
knowledge there are no sheep infect
ed with the scabies in the valley.
1.-THE sheep Of the Yakima valley
are pastured in the Rainier reserve
and the prospect for pasturage is ex-
cellent there this year. There will
probably be fewer sheep pastured
this year than last, and they should
return next fall in first-class condi-
tion."
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
COMPANY f INSPECTED.
Members Put Through Drills by Col.
Kinzie Monday Night.

Inspection of Co. e, N. G. W., was
made Monday night by Col. Kinzie,
u. s. A., retired. or the uull COM
pany, there were SO present. The
showing of the boys, according to
Col. Kinzie, after the inspection was
completed, was exceedingly fine.
Owing to the fact that the COM
pany members were present In full
force, almost, it was necessary to
conduct the examination In three sec
tions, because of lack of room.
The equipment was found to be In
first-class condition. especially the
arms and ammunition. In the per-
sonal equipment Of the members. all
was found to be perfect. except In
one or two instances. Property and
quartermaster's supplies were also
pronounced all right by the colonel.
It was stated by the inspector that
II the company were called upon for
tmmediate service, they would be
well enough equipped to go to any
part of the world.
Some criticism Of the drill was ex-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28

pains have neither been spared nor
considered in the fitting up Of the
new store. The front has been rem
ovated in appearance, plate mirrors
have been put in place, bevel plate
glass show cases installed, rich fin
ish given to the woodwork, and eve
ry conceivable thought taken for the
display of cigars and smokers ar
ticles. Messrs. Worthington & Mar
tin of Seattle have had the work of
putting in the fixtures in charge, and
they pronounce the place worthy a
city of 100000 people. The en-
larged quarters will give Messrs. Pat
terson & Talbert an opportunity to
care better for their growing whole
sale business This is an enterprise
that few people of North Yakima have
been aware of, as they were unable
to handle very large wholesale busi-
ness heretofore from their limited
quarters. The wholesale business
will be fostererd and enlarged from
this time on.
The date of the opening for the
new store has been fixed for Wednes-
day evening. Gentlemen are invited
to bring their sweethearts and ladies
likewise their husbands to inspect
this place of business which means
SO much to the comfort of smokers.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
It's No Joke This Time.

Jealous in their desire to get at
one another, Joe Thebarge and Lou
Buchholtz have finally made arrange
ments to meet again. This time, be-
yond any question, save the posi-
bility of the demise of one of the par
ties. The wrestling bout is now de
cided to occur Thursday evening,
April 5, at the Orpheum, which will
be vacated by that time by the pres
emit management
The men have put up their forfeit
money, and the contest now looks as
though It would be pulled or without
any further hitch. The match will
be catch-as-catch-can style, with two
shoulders down for a decision.
There have been no odds posted up
to date. and 1t Is impossible to say
which Of the men is the popular one.
Thebarge is held in high estimation
by those who know him. and his rec
ord. and is well and enthusiastically
backed by his fellow countrymen. No
doubt. Buchholtx will be the favorite
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1906-03-28
Lively Held Responsible.

CANON CITY, Colo, March 90
The coroner's jury investigating the
Adobe wreck on the D. & R. G., re-
turned verdict today to the effect
that the collision was due to the care
lessness of Operator Lively at Swal-
lows, who was asleep when the train
passed, and failed to so report when
asked by the dispatcher: that said
negligence was not wilful or malic-
ious, and that no criminal prosecu-
ton should be brought against Live
~ or the railroad.
The jury condemns the action OF
Night Operator Vandusen in desert
ing his post of duty, and recommends
changes in the manner of operating
trains.