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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1907-08-29
CHAPTER XVI.

On the morning after their talk In the
garden Farley and O'Rourke breakfasted
together alone. After breakfast O'Rourke
took the road to Houfoy. He was walk
ing along with his hands behind him, and
his eyes bent to the roadway, when he
heard a voice which spoke his name and
gave him an actual start.
GOOD morning, Mr.. ORourke," said
the voice, and turning swiftly in the
direction from which 1t came, he beheld
the pretty widow standing in the middle
of the dry water course, alone. She was
very prettily dressed in . Light morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
1.-THE EARL AND THE GIRL"
An Amusing Performance Delighted Aud
ence Which Filled the Auditorium Fri
day Evening.

An Amusing Performance Delighted Audi
enee Which Filled the Auditorium Fri
day Evening.
1.-THE Earl and the Girl" Initiated and
sent away smiling an audience which had
filled the Auditorium to the limit of
standing room Friday night The pro-
duction is styled by its projectors "a
musical whirl," and as this title would
indicate it is light and mary combina-
ton of songs and stage pictures, seasoned
with pleasantries, jollities and absurdities.
Musically it isn't to be compared with any
of dozen musical comedies that could be
named, but as a funny mans" show 1t
fills it's province admirably Eddie Foy
as the funny man Is a genus unclassified
You would hardly pick him to star as the
melancholy Dane or the passionate Romeo
He looks like a mummy beneath whose
parchment skin enough Of life has been in
jected to keep him going short time,
and his thin, reedy voice filters from one
corner of his mouth out of a leaky one
lung chest bellows. Colored tights for
costume and cultivated eccentricities of
movement and manner add to the bizarre
effect of feature and voice. A sight OF
Foye Is enough for laugh, and when he
was fairly agoing the audience was up
roarious and he was recalled repeatedly.
| Clara Inge as Elphin Haye was sweet
| and winsome school girl, and her solos,
particularly IT Would Like to Marry
! You" were warmly received. She was
| also received with favor in the duets with
| Harry b. Lester (Dick Wargrave). Edwin
| Wilson (Hon. Crewe Boodle) was about
| the best singer in the combination, al
| though his facial expressions were rather
trying. The effect of all the numbers
was heightened by support of choruses
costumed in keeping with the sentiment
| of the songs The supporting company
was large, well drilled, handsomely cos
| tuned and the girls were good looking.
| There was a great diversity in the scenes,
all of which were attractive. Light,
bright and pretty, THE Earl and the
Girl made a hit as mirth- provoking
performance, and was received with an
enthusiasm and delight that is accorded
to but few productions in Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
DIRECTOR OF U. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
President Roosevelt Expected to Appoint Dr. William Bullock Clark
Professor Of Geology at Johns Hopkins University to Position
Comment of Baltimore Newspapers

the United Safes geological survey rests
with the President, it is in no sense
a political office, nor has politics entered
into any of the appointments which have
been made heretofore Merit and not af-
filiation with any of the political parties,
has been the feature which has guided
other Presidents in making their appoint
ments. 1t is therefore safe to assume
that President Roosevelt, in selecting the
successor to DR.. Walcott, viii follow the
rule adopted by his predecessors in office,
and that whomsoever he may appoint will
be chosen because of his peculiar ability
to fill the position.
DR.. Clark was born in Brattleboro VT,
Dec. 10, 1860, and was graduated from
Amherst college in 1884. In 1887 he took
his doctor of philosophy degree at the
University of Munich, and afterward con-
tinued his studies in Berlin and London.
He became connected with the Johns
Hopkins university in 1887 as an instruct
or, and from 1892 to 1894 served as asso-
Ciate professor when he was elected the
head of the geological department in that
institution, succeeding Professor Williams
at the time of his death.
DR. Clark has been n member of the
STAFF of the United States geological sur
vey since 1883. In 1896 he was appointed
state geologist Of Maryland. Shortly after
his appointment DR.. Clark organized a
movement for the Improvement of state
an act whereby the roads were placed
under the supervision of the geological
department, and DR. Clark thus given
control over them. That he has done
much toward improving the condition Of
them is recognized fact.
After the fire of Feb. and 8. 1904, the
late Mayor McLane appointed Dr. Clark
a member of the emergency commission,
and as such he rendered valuable service
to the city. BY Mayor Timanus he was APP
pointed a member of the committee on city
improvements, and was one of the first
persons to advocate the building of an up
to-date sewer system. He was also n
member of the committee appointed to in
vestigate the advisability of widening
the streets in the down town district
after the fire.
Some time ago DR. Clark was appointed
! by the governor to survey the boundary
| line between Maryland and Pennsylvania,
| and in 1900 he was appointed commits
| sioner of the state of Maryland to re-
| survey the Mason and Dixon line. He
is the author of books on geological sub
| iects and is n member Of numerous
| American and European scientific soci-
| cites On June S, 1904 he was made
! foreign correspondent of the Geological
| Society of London. Since 1901 DR.. Clark
has been president of the Children's Aid
| Society of Baltimore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
The Real Mrs. Freeman.

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, whose new
novel, by the Light Of the Soul" was
published last week by the Harpers, is
one of the most famous among living
writer's, and yet she is by nature so
averse to self-advertisemenI that the gem
eral public knows little OF her personality
except so far as 1t is expressed in her
books.
She was born in Randolph, Mass, and
received her education at Mount Holyoke
seminary Ten years of her life were
passed in Brattleboro, VT, but after that
she returned to Randolph. She was
married in 1902 to DR.. Charles Manning
Freeman. Since their marriage, DR.. and
Mrs. Freeman have made their home in
the pleasant town of Metuchen, N. j.
Mrs FTeeman's success came with
practically her first story, and her writing
at once won fame. She has never been
spoiled by success, however, but is unaf-
fectedly modest in her own estimate OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

don, who appeared as a red devil, horns
and all He marched with Miss Irene
Goddard as Might" with a black dress
studded with silver stars.
Among the other especially good cos
tunes were Miss Alice Johnson as a cow
boy girl with sombrero, cartridge belt and
revolver, Miss Annie Flanagan of Spring
field, Mass, in a pink and green jockey
suit, Miss Olive Burroughs as an Indian
maiden, Miss Jennie and Miss Eva Bean
as red, white and blue Columbias, Frank
Barraby as a Christopher Columbus with
a black face, r. II. Driscoll and Henry
Belanger in scarlet tuXedos and silk hats,
Dorr Allen as a summer dude, ]. p. Dav-
EXPORT as an orange and black clown and
Frank Place, Clarence Simonds and
George Stewart of Hinsdale, clowns, in
red and white
Dancing was kept up until l O'CLOCK,
Clifton Fox was floor director and was as
sisted by Charles Stockwell, Irving Bryant
Edward Lavelle and Henry Knight as
aids. Miller served refreshments at in
| Permission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
eRATrLEsoRo's LEARNED cossLER.
His Foot Gear and His Head Gear Both Of
the Best Kind.

In 1920 boy of IA was apprenticed to
a shoemaker in Brattleboro, VT. At that
time he had received only such an edu-
cation as the common school could give.
He resolved, on going to his trade, to
read and study one hour each day. At
10 he had mastered the whole course of
Hutton's mathematics and gained some
knowledge of astronomy and the natural
sciences, Becoming dyspeptic from TOO
close confinement to his bench, he was
advised by DR.. Willard Parker to walk
one hour every morning and evening in the
fields and study botany. He did so and
became intensely interested in botany.
Sending to London for standard work
on this study he found, on its arrival,
that 1t was written in Latin. He bought
a grammar and in six months could read
his new book. In the same manner he
mastered French and German.
At As years of age his knowledge OF
scientific studies caused him to be widely
known. Dartmouth and Middlebury coll
lege gave him the degree of A. M AT
that time 1t was said of him: 'In math-
ematics he has made such attachments
that it is doubtful whether there are ten
mathematician in the United States who
are capable-in case OF his own en-
barrassment-of lending him any assist
ance." He devoted a portion Of every
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
THE MAsoUERADE BALL.

Harry Appleton Of Springfield, Mass, and
Miss Leta Bean Awarded Prizes for
Fine Costumes.
The masquerade ball given under the
auspices Of Leitsinger's orchestra Monday
evening was fairly we'll attended but COM
paraJiVely few were in costume There
were just enough bright costumes and
grotesque make-ups to add variety to the
scene. The prize for the best costume
for men was awarded to Harry Appleton
of Springfield, Mass, formerly of Brattle-
boro, who appeared in a respondent cos
tune as a Spanish grandee. The prize
for women was given to Miss Leta Bean,
who appeared in a complete red suit with
silver spangles. A prize waltz held
toward the close of the evening was won
by Miss Hope Howard and Alcide Marion.
From to o'clock the orchestra gave a
pleasing concert including a cello solo by
Frank r. Hill and a piccolo solo by j. w.
Parsons. The latter took the fancy OF
the audience so well that he had to re-
spond to an encore At 8 O'Clock the
grand march was formed, led by Harry
Appleton with Miss Matte e. Barstow OF
Springfield, Mass, in a red and black
Jockey girls costume. Less than 20 In
the march were In full costume though a
few more had partial make-ups. One OF
the entertaining features Of the march
was the clever acting Of Mederic Bour'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
WILL TAKE POSSESSION TODAY.
Thomas j. Heaphy Completes Trade for
Purchase Of Pavilion at Montpelier
Price Named $4,000.

Price Named S6O,OOO.
Through the efforts of A. ]. Sibley,
who secured the option on the property
several weeks ago and who carried on
the negotiations, Jesse S. Viles today
sold the Pavilion hotel to Thomas j.
Heaphy formerly manager of the Brooks
House in Brattleboro. The new owner
will take possession of the property on
Feb. l and with his bride he arrived in
the city this morning to close the trade
and assume charge of the hotel. The
passing of the papers marked the first
meeting of the old proprietor and the new
one.
The Pavilion is one of the oldest hotels
in the state and has for years been con-
sidered one of the best in New England
outside of the largest cities. Mr.. Viles
came to Montpelier from Massachusetts
in 1886 and purchased the house and
during the 20 years he has owned 1t he
has maintained and increased its great
reputation and has added to it's patronage.
1t is with generally expressed regret that
the citizens of Montpelier learn that the
ownership of this establishment has
passed out of his hands.
The new owner assumes charge with
everything in his favor to continue the
successful business of the house. He be-
gan work as a bell boy and by the merit
Of his service he won promotion until
finally he was placed in charge, as man.
ager of the Brooks House. That he
proved faithful and efficient in this re-
sponsible position is the verdict of al
who are acquainted with the facts.
The consideration named is $50, 900
Montpelier Journal, Jan. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
The contract for building the Panama

The contract for building the Panama
canal has been awarded to William j..
oliver, who, with Arson NJ Bangs, was
the lowest bidder in the recent COMPETE
ton. Mr.. oliver, whose home is In Knox
Vile, Tenn. has been notified that within
ten days he will be required 10 organize a
corporation for the express purpose Of
carrying out the proposed contract, with
a capital of IS, 900 900, of which not less
than 1900, 900 paid in cash and $1,000, 900
I'm the form of solvent subscriptions shall
be available for the purpose of carrying
out the contract and of which the re-
naming 81, 900. 900 may be devoted to the
purpose of procuring a bond, as required
by the contract.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
Uncle Sans Gain Would Be Maryland S
Loss
Editorial, Baltimore News Jan. Isl


Editorial. Baltimore News Jan. Isl
Whatever foundation there may be in
fact for the report that DR.. William
Bullock Clark is being considered in
washington. for the succession to Pro
fessor walcott as director OF the United
fortunately for our own local interests,
ample foundation for such a report in
the nature of Dr. Clark's qualifications.
He is not only a geologist of high stand
ing, but has shown very exceptional ad-
minstrative talent and executive energy.
both in his work for the Johns Hopkins
university and in his work for the state.
In the latter field, as head of the state
geological survey, he has accomplish
ed remarkable and valuable results,
the reports of the Maryland sur
vey being looked upon In other
states as models of their kind and
in addition to this through his leadership
and with the aid of his energetic labors
the highway division of the survey has
become a powerful agency in promoting
the great work of securing a system of
good roads embracing the entire state.
DR.. Clark is a citizen whose many sided
and useful activity Maryland can i'll afford
to lose, and. If he should be chosen direct
or of the United States geological sur
vey, the pleasure which his host of friends
would take in the honor that he had re-
ceived, and their satisfaction in the as
surance that he would make thorough
success in the duties Ct his new post,
would be married by the feeling that he
is man whose place here would be ex-
tremely difficult to fill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

day Sunday excepted) to the study OF
languages and Sciences and at the time
of his death in 1880 was we'll versed in
geology, mineralogy, entomology, zoology,
conchology and meteorology. He pub
lished several works, but for over a half
OF a century continued his making of
boots and shoes in Brattleboro. His shop
was spoken OF as the place Of lasts and
Latin" This learned shoemaker was
Charles c. Frost. The secret OF his sue
cess was iligence.-[Success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, who
commanded the Maine as a captain when
she was blown up in Havana harbor, has
recently gone on the navy's retired list
His retirement leaves on the active list
only two of the higher officers who were
made famous by the war OF nine years
ago-Admiral Dewey, who already would
have been retired but for the act creating
him an admiral, and Rear Admiral Rob
ley d. Evans. Sampson and Philip are
dead and Schley, Clark, Chadwick, NC
Gala, Lamberton and Coghlan, with a
number of others whose names were
prominent in activities Of those days, are
on the retired list.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
Green Cut Bone for Poultry

During freezing weather we cut up a
great many tons of green bone and meat.
There is nothing better for poultry. Price
$3.50 per barrel of 200 pounds, at which
price we prepay freights to almost any
station. At this price cash must accom-
pany order. Remit at our risk by check,
postal money order, express money order
or registered letter. Carroll s. Page, Hyde
Park, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

her work and deeply pleased when she
feels that it has won the approval OF the
public, She works entirely In the day
time; when evening comes she puts her
manuscript aside.
She has brown hair and dark blue eyes,
and her manner is direct and frank. She
has a keen sense OF humor, as her writ
ings so clearly show, and when she wishes
to do so can express herself with wit or
Standardization Harper & Brothers
literary notices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
For Over Sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
for their children while teething with per-
feet success. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is
the poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
druggists in every part of the world. TWEEN
y.hve cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for
Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take
no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

About 10000 pople live in the crater OF
an extinct volcano in Japan. They dwell
contentedly in this pit-like town, sur
rounded by a vertical wall 80 feet high,
rarely making a journey into the outer
world and practically forming a little
community by themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

Every woman who suffers from sick head
ache; and who dslikes to take bitter doses,
are the easiest Of Carter's Little Liver med
iGines to take. a positive cure for the above
distressing complaints give prompt relief in
Dyspepsia and indigestion prevent and cure
sugar. Only one pill a dose. Price rs cents.
II you try them you will not be without them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

Because 1t wouldn't work, the lock Of
a church in Hazlemere, Eng, was re-
moved. The locksmith found about So In
n some people having mistaken 1t for a
contribution box.-[Boston Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to re-
fund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greenes
Warranted Syrup of Tar, if it fails to cure. your
Cough or Cold We also guarantee 2S-cent
'unded.
RrooLs H.. pL,-,,,o,, Geo + Greene
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-01

shooting comes from the Burlington right
of-way where many boys hunt almost
daily.
o. X. Pete. oscar Harrison and Harvey
Harris were fined in police court yesterday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Fisher and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Jssmer will entertain at an
evening party February ~.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Drebert OF Pierce are
visiting at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Perrine, 1908 North Twenty-fourth street
Mrs. John Chase 1904 North Twenty-sev-
enth, left yesterday for MONMOUTH. lll..
Major Warner A. Root OF the Mining
Journal Of Chicago, an old resident Of South
Omaha, was shaking hands with old
friends yesterday.
deaths I'm the month OF January. There
were ffty-seven births, twenty-eight fe-
males and Twenty-Five males
The Cudahy Packing company will begin
at Seymour lake. 1t Is said that fully 80
more men will be needed to complete the
force desired.
The saloon of Tom Dombrowski, Twenty
seventh and J, was entered last Wednes-
day night or Thursday morning and the
cash register carried out and smashed.
Eight dollars and thirty cents was secured.
Entrance was gained through pool hall in
connection.
r. d. easier Of Deadwood, s. D., was
married to Miss Monica Mouser Of Hast
ings Wednesday evening at the residence Of
Miss j. w. Locden, SIG North Eighteenth.
George Doudon of Lincoln and Agnes Rhin-
ard of Omaha stood up with the parties.
DR.. r. l. Wheeler performed the ceremony.
The people Of the east side are consld-
erably exercised over the activity OF a
gang Of chicken thieves whose operations
have reduced the visible supply OF the
feathered bipeds to an alarming degree.
Suspicious have pointed TO a certain quarter
as the prime head Of the gang and arrests
may follow In day or So
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-01
MedIcnI Society aIeetinK.

HoLDREGE, Neb. Jan. S1.-(Special
Telegram.)-The Republican Valley Medi-
cal association held its regular meeting
here today and goes on record as one OF
the best in the history of the society.
Among numbers of the program were gyne-
cology by DR.. Finley of Omaha, which
was pronounced one of the best read be-
fore the association. DR.. Jones of Minden
and DR.. sundbury of Holdrege also read
interesting papers. Between forty and fifty
doctors were present: Officers for the
next year were chosen as follows: Presi-
dent, DR.. Cone, oxford; vice president
DR.. Shrek, Bertrand; secretary, DR.. Camb-
bell, Stamford; treasurer. DR.. Sudbury.
Holdrege censor for three years, DR..
Brewster. Many Of the visiting doctors
brought their wives and they were enter
tanned by the wives and families Of the
local physicians. being given automobile
rides about the city and visiting points
of interest In the evening a banquet was
served at the Hampton hotel at which
covers were laid for over sixty people. and
an enjoyable program of toasts and re-
sponses was carried out The next meeting
will be held at Hastings the last Thursday
in June,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-01
BRADFORD KENNEDY PURCHASE
Twelve Acres Being Bought in south
Omaha for Another Big
Lumber Yard.

The Bradford Kennedy Lumber company
is trying to consummate the purchase OF a
twelve-acre tract just inside the South
Omaha limits lying just southeast Of the
Krug brewery. All the details OF the pur-
chase have been completed with the excep-
ton of two or three lots which are being
negotiated.
II this deal is finished It will be one OF
the largest movements in South Omaha
since the letter tract was sold last fall.
The lumber company is seeking yardage
and trackage for a new establishment. 1t
is possible this may be the largest OF it's
lumber yards The location is considered
ideal and lies near the demand from both
cities. Trackage is of easy access. Mr.
Kennedy is at present in California, but
is expected home at the end Of the week
when the deal will, in all probability. be
closed 1t is said the owner of the out
standing lots is at present in Los Angeles.
A still larger deal is rumored in the same
locality. This is to the effect that the
Whitebreast Coal company is feeling for
a site to consist Of fully twenty-four acres
contiguous to the property of the Krug
brewery. This has not been fully verified.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-01
Iowa News Notes.

CORRESPONDING ice harvest commenced
the first of the week at Summit lake The
ice is a foot thick and of good quality.
IOWA CITY-Harvey- Bridenstein, deputy
county treasurer of Johnson county, has
resigned to begin farming. He will be sue
ceeded by his brother, Bert Bridenstein
ATLANTIC-The Atlantic Umbrella fac
tory, that was sold by order OF the referee
In bankruptcy, was purchased by E ].
Young OF this city, who will move the ma
chinery and material to Fourth street and
continue the business under the old name
CRESTON-The Elks are holding a bazaar
to raise money to help pay for the new
building which is nearly completed The
most popular Elk will receive costly Elk
watch charm. The child receiving the
greatest number OF votes will receive
lively Shetland pony. A diamond ring Is
being given to the most popular lady con-
testant and a handsome gold watch to the
most popular engineer running out OF Cres-
ton.
IOWA CITY-Further details of the ac-
cident In Williamsburg which resulted in
that Mrs. Butler did not die of the burns
received, but from heart failure. The fire
Is believed to have been started by the
little 3-year-old child Of Mrs. Butler who
was first seen by Mrs. Butler with its
skirts on fre. Mrs. Butler succeeded in
extinguishing the flames, but in so doing
her own dress caught fire and from her
dress the lace curtains. She succeeded in
putting out the fire on her dress and in
rescuing her little baby who lay asleep in
a cradle. Leaving the house, which was
all on fire inside, she ran TO the doctor,
/ dying from heart failure on the door step.