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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
STUDY COAST peFeNsT.
Absence Of Many Regulars Prevents
Usual Encampments.

Washington, March 7. - Assistant
Secretary Oliver has notified the govern
oIs OF the various states and territories
which have an organized militia force
that II has been found necessary to omit
for this year the contemplated annual
brigade and division epcampments for
the instruction Of the infantry, cavalry
and field artillery OF the regular army,
as many posts will be depleted by reas.
on OF the absence OF about 5000 troops
in Cuba, considerable number as the
jamestown exposition and the move
ment Of large portion Of the army 10
the Philippines.
In lieu thereof camps Of instruction
for the coast artillery will be establish.
ed during tho season Of 1907, and the
National Guard OF the various states
contiguous thereto will be invited to
take part in the development OF the
problems involved In the defense OF the
sea coast. Invitations will shortly be
issued TO the governors of the seaboard
states interested, specifying in detail
the forces desired to carry out the pro.
posed problems. The camps probably
will be held in July and last from one
week TO 10 days.
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LIKE HIS PREDECESSORS.
Senators Defend Hernann--Fulton and
Meldrum Testify.

Washington, March Cit developed
in the trial OF Binger Hermann yes
terday that government otlicialS make
practice Of keeping private letter press
copybooks and that they have all used
their discretion as TO what should and
what should not 20 into their private
books. II was shown that IL has like
wise been discretionary with officials to
take their private books with them
upon retirement OF leave them behind,
rs they saw ft. Senator Teller, Of Col
orado, who was secretary OF the interior
under President Arthur, testified that
he copied in his private letter books
many letters relating TO matters be-
fore his department, and, when he re-
tired, he took the books with him and
no question was ever raised as 10 the
propriety of his action
Senator Carter, OF Montana, who was
land commissioner In President Harri-
sons time, had more rigid ideas on the
subject, and left behind him all his
private letter books that contained let
ters relating to the business OF his Office.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Nav Not See Canal After All.

New York, March S.-speaker Can
non and the the other members Of the
congressional party which sailed few
days ago on the Hamburg American
steamship Blucher, may not be permit
ted to visit Colon, according to infor-
nation received here today The par
ty had planned to stop at Colon on the
homeward trip and inspect the canal
work. Today the news came that the
Panama government has established a
quarantine against Venezuelan ports
because Of a reported outbreak of yellow
fever at La Guayra,. The Blucher is
scheduled to call at La Guayra and also
at Puerto Cabello.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Nominations Not Confirmed.

Washington, March 4.--When con-
gress ended today, there remained
about 100 nominations by the president
that had not been confirmed. OF these
three were appointees as United States
attorneys and confirmation was object
ed to by senators from the districts to
which the appointments were made.
They were: William G. Bristol, for
the district of Oregon, opposed by Sem
ator Fulton; james d. Elliott, for the
district Of South Dakota, opposed by
Senator Kittredge, and o. X. lIundley,
for the Northern district of Alabama
The remainder Of the unconhrmed nom-
nations were postmasters.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
TIED UP BY LEGAL POINTS.
Iroquois Theater Trial Blocked From
Reaching Jury.

Danville, H., March S.--The trial OF
Will ]. Davis, charged with man
slaughter on account of the fire in the
Iroquois theater in Chicago in 1908, is
now at standstill so far as evidence is
concerned and promises TO be tied up
in the courts indefinitely on legal
points.
When these points have been passed
to the court, more Of vital Importance
will be submitted. The defense offers
to admit the facts. The prosecution
denies its right to do so.
Counsel representing the state said 1t
would be shown that the theater was
incomplete when opened and unfinlsh-
ed at the time OF the fire, and that Mr..
Davis knowingly violated the ordinance
relating to safety in public playhouses.
The defense moved that the prosecu-
tion be required to introduce the ordi-
nance in question, the theory being
that, should the court hold the m'di-
nance invalid, there would have been
no law for Davis to violate.
The court set Friday for hearing the
argument.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Hone curas Wins Victory.

Tegucigalpa, Honduras, March O.
The army of Honduras is mobilizlng
upon the fr ntier under the personal
command OF President Bonilla, whose
arrival at the front has inspired the
troops with enthusiasm for a series of
operations against Nicaragua. The
first fighting since February ls occurred
the evening Of March 3, when General
Chamorro, Nicanguan leader, who Is
serving with the Hondurans, attacked
and defeated 400 Nicaraguan troops and
captured 50prisoners. The Hondurans
loss was small
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
New Rules for Private Postcards.

Washington, March 8.-An order
has been issued providing new regula-
tions governing private postcards. Such
cards must be made Of an unfolded
piece of cardboard, not exceeding 3 9-16
by GIG inches, nor less than 2A by
A inches. They must in form and in
quality and weight Of paper be SUBJ
stantially like the government post
cards. They may be of any color, not
interfering with legible address and
postmark. Very thin sheets Of paper
may be attached to them If they COM
pletely adhere to the card.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Illinois Prepares Attack .

Chicago, March s.-A special to the
Tribune from Washington says: Off
cial steps have been taken by the state
of Illinois to attack the validity Of
$32, 2,000,0 in Alton railroad bonds
issued by f. II. Hartman and his as
sociates when they reorganized the
Chicago & Alton Railroad company.
The Interstate Commerce commission
has received an application from W. H.
Stead, attorney general of the state Of
Illinois, asking for complete trans
cript of all the testimony taken by the
Interstate Commerce commission.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
NO ACTION ON CHINESE LABOR
Government Releases Bidders From
Obligations Under Bids.


Washington, March s.--Frederick
Morse, OF the American.C China COM
pany, and Julian Rubens, who have
submitted proposals TO the Isthmian
Canal commission to supply Chinese
laborers for the canal work, have nd.
dressed an inquiry TO Secretary TAFT ~
to the decision OF the department upon
their bids, which have been pending
since last fall,
Action has been deferred ON these
bids because the administration was
not certain that the work would bo
done by contract or continue under gov
ernment management. Meanwhile the
bidders have become impatient and Mr..
Morse called on Mr.. Taft today, with
the result that they went to the White
House and discussed the matter with
the president. Later the following
statement was given out at the War
department:
SIN view OF the changes which have
taken place In the management on the
Isthmus, the persons making bids for
Chinese labor, which have long been
pending, have been notified that no
sction will be taken in respect to them;
that they are released iiom any obllga-
tions under their bids, and that, II oc-
casion should arise for renewal Of
bids for Chinese labor, they would be
notlfled,h -
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in THE NATIONAL HALLS OF CONGRESS


Washington, March with new
record for large appropriations and far
reaching legislation, the Fiity-nlnth
congress was brought TO close shortly
after neon today, The last few hours
were tame by comparison with what
had been expected,
Extreme fatigue, due TO continued
night sessions in the house daring the
last week, had dampenlng effect upon
many congressman and the usual exces.
sive "last day" enthusiasm was con-
fined to lees than half the membership.
Vice President Fairbanks and Speak
or Cannon received the thanks OF the
minority for the impartial manner in
which they had presided over the delib-
eratlons OF the two houses, and both
made speeches expressing gratitude at
the words Of appreciation.
A feature OF the house session was
the presentation OF a club silver service
of 500 pieces TO General Grosvenor by
his colleagues OF the Fiity.nlnth con-
gress. In addition to the songs and
stories that usually mark the close OF u
session, the entire house OF representa-
tives waved flags and sang "My coun-
try, It's OF thee" rs the gavel fell at
1918 p. M. In the senate the last Of
the proceedings was speech by Vice
President Fairbanks.
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Appoints Wickersham Again.

Washington, March 6.-The presi-
dent today signed recess appointment
for District Judge James Wickersham,
OF Alaska. The Judge is now serving
his second term on the bench, but his
nomination for that term has not been
confirmed by the senate. Charges
against him are being Investigated by
the department Of justice.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Removal Bill is Signed,

Sacramento, CAL, March S.-Gover-
nor Gillett this morning signed the
capital removal bill. Sacramento thus
loses the seat Of government of Califor-
mia, which goes to Berkeley. Governor
Gillett was expected to veto the meas
ure. Sacramento is much aroused.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
People Flee from Moving Mountain

Naples, March 6,--The mountain in
ii province Of Polenz, above Monte
munro, which for two Gays past has
been slipping down into the valley,
seems to be moving much more slowly.
The flight of the inhabitants, however,
continues, fearing repetition Of the
terrible earthquake Of 1867, in which
300 persons lost their lives.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Sulphur Yellow is Proper Shade.

London, March 6. - According to
Draper's Record, sulphur yellow, which
already has vogue in Paris, will be
the popular shade this year for both
women's frocks and household decora-
tions.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Saturday, March 2,

Washington, March 2.--The house
devoted most of its time today to con-
sidering the senate amendments to the
sundry civil and agricultural appropri-
alton bills. The senate amendments
to the sundry civil bill directing the
department OF Commerce and Labor to
make an investigation OF the Industrial
conditions OF female and child labor,
relating to u further examination OF
black sands, appropriating 1925 ,OOO
for the transportation of silver dollars
were disagreed to and further confer
ence ordered. The night session lasted
until 1:25.
Washington, March BY roll call
vote of so to /, the senate today in
structed its conferees upon the pension
appropriation bill to insist on retaining
the IS pension agencies throughout the
country. The house abolished all ex-
cept the one in Washington.
The senate today passed the defcien'
cy appropriation bill The bill carries
slightly less than $l0,740,000. 1t was
amended by the senate by the inclusion
OF sevreal provisions aggregating $780,
900, among which is an item of $751;
900 to reimburse Senator Smoot for his
fight to retain his seat.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15

Washington, March s.--A message
from the White House at 3 a. m. to the
house Of Congressman Nicholas Long
worth says that, while Archie was
resting easy, his condition was still
critical, The message bore DR.. Lam
bert's signature.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
Sunday, March 8.


Washington March 3.-Beginnina at
II O'Clock today, by far the largest part
OF the session Of the senate was devoted
to fllibuster by the Democrat senators
against the ship subsidy bill as Il pass
ed the house, and when the senate adj
journed few minutes before midnight
the bill was still pending.
Washington, March 3.-More than
an hour was spent by the house in OBJ
tanning quorum today, but when the
necessary number was secured, business
proceeded as usual. greater part Of
the days session was given to consider
alton of conference reports. OF these a
partial report on the IaFollette railroad
bill were accepted and the sundry civil,
pension and general deficiency appro-
priation bills were agreed to in full.
BY an almost unanimous vote the house
agreed to stand by its measure regulat-
ing employment Of railway Telegraph
ers to nine hours.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15

Washington, March Sat l;S0 a.
M, word from DR.. Lambert, who was
at the sick boys bedside, says that he
is still in serious condition, There
has been no change.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-03-15
ARCHIE SUFFERS RELAPSE.
Third Son Of President Seriously ~
With Diphtheria.

Washington, March s. - Archie
Roosevelt, the presidents third son,
who has been suffering from diph-
theiis since last Friday, had turn for
the worse yesterday, and last night,
though he had rallied somewhat, his
condition is serious.
DR.. Alexander Lambert, Of New
York, in response to telegram from
the president, arrived in Washington
at 9 O'Clock and took charge OF the case,
Doctors Rixey, Kennedy and Braisted
were holding consultation when Dr..
Lambert arrived at the White House,
Just previous to his coming, further
anti-toxin was injected into the pa
tient.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-10-31
THE DINING ROOM.
liter the Spring Cleaning R~emodeIlinu
Can Be Done Without Refur-
niahino. i

II is not so much the furnishing o
ne dining room that counts, but rathe.
the ~unfurnishing. The greatest trouble
with the modern dining room of the
average home Is that ii is too crowded.
There is too much useless bric-a-brad
about 1t, too much massive furniture
and too many stuffy carpets and cur
tains. What the dining room needs is
cheer and cheer means little more than
plenty of sunlight and fresh air.
OF course sunlight is not always pos
sible blu fresh air Is and massive fur
niture was considered, not very long
ago either, the most proper kind for
dining room use. 1t was the ambition
OF every woman who had a home OF
her W to have also a dining room sci
that would weigh a little more than
her next door neighbours and cost her
just that much more strength and ener.
gy every day OF her life in keeping II
polished and properly cared for. Their
there was the plate rail and even vet
some women would rather have a plate
rail properly equipped than n passport
to happiness, though ii affords them d
constant source OF worry and work.
1t may be that the sparsely furnished
dining room is seemingly more attrac.
tive because IL Is considered newer
than the dining room of fancy and un.
necessary decorations, but at n rat.
~ 40 iNASA AASAS AlolD ANC" ldu6
come and go, but after all it is the
practical things that return again and
again and are really never very far
from correct. e.. .
After the spring cleaning every wom-
an would find her dining room a real
delight IL she would take down all her
unnecessary pictures,N leaving only
enough to keep the baroness OF the wall
from staring out In n belligerent man.
ner and putting AWAY the dust occum-
ulating articles that she mas set UP to
make her room more attractive.
The popular dining room OF today
mas for It's outside walls nothing more
than n row of windows hat can be
Kept open all during the summer
months. The paper is OF some good,
substantial color that sunlight will not
fade. A picture or two decorates the
wall and besides the dining room table
and chairs the only other furniture is
q serving table and perhaps a chatting
dish cabinet.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-10-31
Shaking Film Up.
From Tit-Bits.


A young married lady one morning
gave her husband a sealed letter. which
he was to read when he got to the
Office. He did go, and the letter a as
follows:
II am obliged to tell you something
that may give you pain. but there is
no help for ii. You shall know every
thing, whatever be the consequences.
Fol the last week I have felt that it
must come to this. but I have waited
until the last extremity. and can re-
main silent no longer. Do not over
whelm me with bitter reproach, for YOU
will nave to put UP with your share Of
the trouble as well as myself" !
Cold p~erspiration stood in thick drops
on the brow OF the husband, who was
prepared for the worst. :
Tremblingly. he read on: !
Our coal is all gone. Please order
ia ton to be sent his afternoon. I
thought you might forget 1t for the
tenth time. and therefore wrote you
this letter,
But he didn't forget that time.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-10-31
WHAT is HAPPINESS?

A little group of psychology STUDENT
gathered together for an evenings en-
tertainment wandered on to the ques-
ton of what happiness really is. and
there was such a diversity Of opinion
that each one was finally asked to tell
his opinion Of it as we'll he could.
The question was put in the following
form: IF o suddenly found 1t pos
sible to choose the one thing In the
world for which you wished and that
no n of conscience, no fretting
knowledge OF a duty left undone and
no II of wasted days should ever
haunt you were you TO drop everything
to pursue 1t, what would you choose as
your happiness?" 4
There was a deep silence for a mo-
ment as all that little company sat
thinking, n then the bub-
bled forth as buoyantly as though the
chance was really to be theirs for the
asking.
Il would ask To be carried way OFF
over the world like a bird" said a fan
clful little woman whose husband was
forever rafting the chains to remind
her that she was bound. 80 / could see
everything that was going on in all the
world III / wished to travel that far and
yet be above all the sordidness OF life."
Money, money could make me per-
fectly happy" a man in the company
SAID. III L knew L could spend all i
wanted to and never have to worry
about replenishing 1t j would never
ask for anything more" .
Il could be happy II / knew that no
one In my family would ever have to
bear a days suffering or Adisappoint-
ment." said another.
Il could be happy If / could live in
some country that / liked so we'll I
would never want to get away from
it," a man said who vas exiled from
home as a victim of a dread disease.
MY happiness would consist in never
having to take any responsibility. Just
to be able to throw up everything and
not care how or where 1t would come
down." said a young nan who knew
as little of what real worry was as
~2-year-old baby.
I'd never work another day in my
life suggested q fat man.
But not one in all that company said
a word about love, and just two asked
for real friends.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-10-31
A TRIBUTE TO THE IRON HORSE
An Old Railroad Mans Lament at tho
Growth Of the Electric Motor,
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
The locomotive was to the and what
the steamboat was to the river said q
veteran railroad manager. Someone had
asked him If he was not glad to see
electricity taking the place of steam
In the operation OF railroads.
The business has had to come to It"
he said with a sort OF lamentation in
the confession, $50 m had to
give UP steamboating and come to the
railroad when steam was the power on
land
But, personally, It fills me with re-
greet to Sc the locomotive going to
the dead yard. There was always
something human, in my mind, in the
iron horse.
1T completed the picture of q land
scape. II a man had been rambling
in a wilderness all day and suddenly
came upon a bit OF view in which
a locomotive was making a whirl with
a long train of cars, the scene was
inspiring. 1t made the observer feel
as IL he was on the rim OF civiliza-
ton.
THE long pail of smoke or the white
cloud OF steam against the sky added
to the picture. The electric engine can
never make such a scene.
Have o ever stood on the plat
form OF a station when a locomotive
Numbered In with Its train that was an
hour or two behind time? It had the
animated nature OF a great horse that
had Just come 10 tine wire after a hard
and close race. 1t breathed like a
Splinter after a long run. 1t trembled
in its iron harness like a living crea-
ture.
1.-THE electric motor m to a stand
still in an instant. 1t looks like
thing decapitated, anyway.
do you remember a picture that was
painted a long time ago called Flight
OF the Fast Mail?' 1t was copied and
brought down to the level of q chrome.
and then IL was reduced to a cut and
used as an advertisement. But 1t al
ways had motion. 1t was a combina-
ton Of power and speed, and It was
as graceful as a swallow on the wing.
For many years In the offices of
hotels and on the walls OF bar rooms
in towns remote from the big cities
there used to be seen pictures OF mid
night races on the Mississippi OF
scenes OF steamboats, wooding UP by
torchlight. People from the back set
Elements gazed at those old time pic
lures with as much interest as the new
generation visits the art galleries.
Gradually these pictures were taken
down. Railroad scenery took their
place. The locomotive was the center
piece.
Then poets sang the praise OF the
iron horse. Ever notice how a crowd
I'm a city will look at a moving picture
OIL a canvas OF a railroad train drawn
by a locomotive? The vitascope made
1t a reality. You felt like getting out
Of the way when you saw II coming.
with all of Its speed, with all OF it's
power hidden from the sight, no cleo
trio engine or motor will ever satisfy
the eye. And as for the feeling OF
safety, I shall never lie down In a
sleeping car, no matter how luxurious
II may be. knowing II Is being hauled
by an electric! engine, and feel quite as
secure as / have always felt when I
knew the locomotive was at work up
I'm front. Me for the old iron horse
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1907-10-31
THE MARATHON MYSTERY
A 3 OF MANHATTAN.
BY BURTON {. STEVENSON
Author Of 1.-THE Hoaaday Case" Cadets Of Gasoony" Etc.

Gradually we had drawn nearer, Ire
maine and l. and l felt myself yield
ing to the fascination OF the song,
even as the serpent did. 1t was not
very large, nor seemingly very for
midable, so l did not ever think of fear
when Cecily opened the little door of
the cage and drew II forth. She held
IL between thumb and finger just be-
hind the head, and by a slight pres
sure she forced its jaws apart. Then
she poured the wine down Its throat,
drop by drop. Finally she returned II
to its cage n shut the door. @ -
When II vas over and she was ly-
Ing again on the couch, painting with
a kind Of fearful exhaustion, l turned
to Tremaine, who was mopping his
I've got q kind of superstitious hor-
ror of that snake" he said APOLOGIZE
cally, as he met my eyes. I've seen
a lot of them, but none ever affected
me just as this one does"
What is IT." / asked, astonished by
his pallor, by the trembling OF his hand
as he put away his handkerchief and
reached for a cigaret. He lighted 1t
before he answered, inviting me by a
gesture to help myself.
'it'S a fer-de- lance" he said, at last:
"one OF the deadliest serpents in the
world-and this particular variety Is
said to be especially deadly-a sort of
creme de la creme, as It were. Its
bite kills a mar in three minutes, If
1t happens to strike an artery-it does
more than that-it turns him to a
swollen, rotten piece OF c~arrion-Tve
seen it," and he leaned back to blow
a ring toward the ceiling.
/ sat. petrihed, with my cigaret half
way to my mouth.
"A fer-de-lance!" I faltered, at last,
with a Mortified glance at the figure on
the couch. a E
"Oh, it's safe enough, / guess" he
added. She's had 1t for years and 1t
has never attempted to harm her. Per-
haps II has lost its poison"
STILL" 1 said, 'it's q risk. / shouldn't
think you'd permit it." w.
Permit Ii y" he repeated. "Oh!" and
he shrugged his shoulders with a ges-
ture Of impotence impossible to de-
scribe. ....