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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
CARELESs.

A lot of careless talk nowadays. A preacher writes to Zion's Herald com mending the action of man who gave him two dollars for city mission work one Sunday because he had missed go- ing to church, and added that he would like to give $2 to the society whenever he missed public worship. The preacher says: T assured him that I would grant him dispensation if he absented himself quite frequently, pro- vided he never forgot the sop to Ger berus'."
 Of course if this rather insouciant preacher should give sober thought or two to what he really said he wouldn't parade it before a public which he evidently thinks will be an admiring one. If man can satisfy his own conscience and the conscience of his pastor by paying two dollars for neglect of his church duties, and if his pastor can grant him dispensation" things are little different from what some folks think they are. How much would this easy, tolerant and careless I pastor think a man ought to pay to charity for other omissions and com-
 missions?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
oBsESSIoNAL INSANITY.

Mrs. Evelyn Romadke, the wife of a in Milwaukee, Is now awaiting trial in Chicago on five indict- ments for burglary She has been treat ed by a celebrated alienist, Dr. Alex Gustafson, since her commitment to prison, and after a thorough examina- ton of his patient he has reached. the conclusion that "this woman is pos sessed by an Ethiopian spirit which has absolute control of her actions" He holds that she is absolutely inno- cent of wrong-doing except when this spirit overpowers her will and forces her to do its bidding" and has advised her attorney that when her case is called for trial he enter the plea of "obsessional insanity" brought about by the spirit of an Ethiopian criminal having entered her body.
 There have been times in this world when this excuse for crime would have been respectable, and maybe it will be now in Chicago, where evil spirits are active if they are anywhere If it is made it will be interesting to see how 1t is received by the law Perhaps the law will say, or intimate, that if any, body is possessed or obsessed by an evil spirit the only way to deal with 1t in the present defective state of things is to shut the one possessed or obsessed up so that he or she can't carry out the promptings of the evil spirit "obsessional insanity" is a good
 phrase.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
OUR CONTEMPORARIES.
American Pork Triumphu Abroad.
(The St. Louis Globe Democrat )

(The St. Louis Globe Democrat.)
 Our annual hog killing is an apotheo- sis. as it were, of American cookery. Already we are having our trlumphs abroad. The last two seasons have found on bills of fare in London hotels and restaurants the item of pork sausage la Americain." veni, vidi vici! We whiff, in anticipation the odors of frying sage yet to float out of the doors of Belgravia. It Is now some years since fried chicken smoth- cred in cream gravy appeared on the Paris menu under a long Gallic name intended to conceal the surrender Of the Paris chefs to our Colonial mothers who invented that most toothsome deli- cacy. The disguise was penetrated by Colonel Kennedy of Springfield, Mo, on the Rue Rlvoh. Even now there Is appearing in parts of Germany itself a growing predilection for substituting in the dressing of a lettuce salad, for all of the mayonnaise but the vinegar, a dressing of bacon grease spiced with herb condiments. The Kaiser was in- got acquainted with it in St. Louis, at a private entertainment The Kaiser. when the flavor touched his palate is said to have cried out in a loud voice that it must be claimed as German in- vention. Fortunately, the records are available to show that it is the inven- tion of serving woman near Culpepper Court House, Va, whose descendants are now among the proudest members of our Colonial and Revolutionary so- cieties.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
ONE MORE BIG SCHEME.

The advocates of "the equalization of the Ohio river to nine-foot stage" don't mean to have their pet project unnoticed or neglected in the multi plicity of things that are to be done or attempted. They want the river inn proved from Pittsburg to Cairo They argue that the Ohio is not an experi- mental stream, but stream unique in the fact that of all inland waterways of the United States it is the only one which carries tonnage from source to mouth. It is a stream which, even in its but partially improved condition car ried more than four million passengers during the fiscal year ending June 30,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

Papa, what year was mamma born in?" Tn 1860, Willie. Her birthdays in February" That would make her forty-seven years old, wouldn't it?" "Aheml Not necessarily. y."-Denver Post.
 An attempt has been made to cor ner cranberries. house, cheerfully Cranberry sauce does not go we'll with tripe, anyhow" -Philadelphia Ledger.
 You don't mean to tell me that such modest looking house as that cost S0,o00?"
 You bet 1t did-every cent of that. Why, man, its assessed value is $1,- SoOv'-Cleveland Leader.
 "A pleasant walk" said Herr saus- enheimer, after a strenuous climb to the top of the mountain, wiping the precipitation from his brow, "my wife couldn't speak a word all the way p."--Fliegende Blatter.
 'H thought you said he was a great man"
 "He is.'
 "Pshawl didn't have to wait out side for half minute when I went to see him the other ."-Chicago Record Herald.
 Now" said the teacher of history, what was it that made Columbus famous?"
 And after pensive moment the small boy answered:
 "The Ohio Legislature. Washing ton Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
Their Prayers.

T, How poor he Is who in his prayer Asks for a life devoid of ills, Who asks that he may have to bear No heavy burdens up the hills. How pitiful is he that prays For guidance from all strife and
 stress. Who seeks the smooth and even ways That wind away from usefulness,
 II. How brave Is he that in his prayers Asks for the strength which he may
 need To proudly bear whatever cares May be for them that hope to lead How splendid is the man who prays For chances which the timid shun, Who passes his eventful days Without complaint, where things are
 done. -s. E. Riser in Chicago Record Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
THE DESIRE TO WAGER.

It is not at all difficui. to understand the force of Henry T. BIakc's protest against betting on the outcome of foot ball matches. As he says, the thing is demoralizing and discreditable. We do not feel inclined to go the whole figure with him and denounce Yale as coun- tenancing the practice because 1t does not forbid it.
 The speculative nerve is sensitive in most men and in most boys before they become men. This does not make wag. ering respectable nor does it deprive the practice of its demoralising influ- ences, but it does explain somewhat the possibilities of human nature when actively interested in a contest in which two sides are interested. The habit is even older than the original educational habit of selling lottery tickets to make scholars of alert-mind- ed boys.
 Yale no longer issues these tickets and would if she could forbid wagering on all games, but she cannot The entire structure of society will have to be reconstructed before men will be cured of their delight in a speculative proceeding. It would be well, too, tc begin the reform with a rule forbid. ding little tots to swap playthings. That germ killed there will be hope ot larger victories
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
NEW HAVEN MORNING JOURNAL AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1s 19

1907, and it's freight tonnage exceeded fifteen million tons, If the exact figures were known it is said that the tonnage was much larger There is difficulty at the smaller landings in procuring the total tonnage--but even with the amount ascertained the Ohio carries tonnage immeasurably in excess of the Mississippi, and, in fact, furnishes to that stream the bulk of the tonnage carried on it between Cairo and New Orleans.
 That's the way to talk to 'em. Of course this winter wont be as favor able as some winters have been for getting the government to issue bonds for Ohio river improvement. It\ has been hoped around here that Quinni- piac river improvement would soon at tract some of the attention it merits.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

to go for relief to established bus mess sagacity he is merely taking into consideration the lessons of human experience. He understands clearly that church to be useful must follow the people, as the constitution of the United States should follow the flag.
 A lesson can be learned in this con- nection from the superb administra- tion of the Roman Catholic church. Neither in this town nor in any other American town will it be found to have erred against the needs of hu- manity either in building houses of worship, parochial schools or subor- dinate charitable homes. The moment, but not before, one parish is found to have taken unto itself more than its organization can support, it seeks new fields always with the idea of being where the people are who require it's service. If further evidence was need ed to substantiate the position Dr. Snyth has taken with such keen realization of the situation besides that offered by the Roman Catholic church, the uncompleted church edifice on Elm street near State provides it Weaving these warnings together will materially aid the committee of the Center church in it's task of fitting il
 for the work to be done by working
 pastor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
REASSURING.

MT, Rich-'I suppose you find that a baby brightens up the house?" MT. Benedict-"Yes; we burn nearly twice the gas we used to. Answers.
 Mollie-George proposed at last, but I fear he is rather f1ckle.
 Dolly-He ought to be able to give lots of references Herald.
 Have you had much trouble with tires ?'
 "No, never had set that lasted long enough to give much trouble" St Louis Post-Dispatch
 Knicker-The laws of nature are wonderful.
 Bocker-Yes. in November the young turkeys begin to get drowned in the spring fioods.-New York Sun
 Mrs, Thirdley-"Why don't you preach against Sunday golf?" Dr Thirdly-"Now if that isn't just like 6 woman. What Sunday golfers would hear the sermon n?'-Cleveland Leader
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
THE BOSTON BOT.

Police Commissioner Meara of Bos- ton says that the behavior of boys is decidedly worse than 1t was thirty years ago. Whereas the pranks of boys then were prompted by spirit of fun and were destitute of lawless intent, he says that now they are malicious and impelled largely by a sheer love of de- struction, He cites the constant loss to owners of vacant houses and the wan ton damage done to public baths in Boston in unprotected places, caused not for theft but merely to gratify a love for malicious mischief, and this by the very boys for whose benefit the baths are maintained. Thirty years ago, MT. O'Meara says, he never knew boys to destroy property thus, either private or public. He concludes that the average boy of to-day has less re- gard for law than the boys of the last generation-patterning he thinks, af- ter their fathers in this respect.
 This lament concerning the times and the customs is nothing new, and it may be just about as true as the other laments have been. There are changes in morals and manners but on the whole the world improves. If it didn't it would go to pieces much as the frenzied and hifalutin financiering in this country has gone If Boston | boys are really more mean and ma
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
WISE IND rHoUGHTFUL.

St. Louis is a good deal of city, even if Chicago is not in the habit of thinking so. It managed to run a big exposition with profit all around, which Chicago couldn't do, and it goes on its way steadily and safely prospering all the time. The spirit that prevails there is we'll illustrated by the fact that it has the most complete system of pub lie playgrounds in the country. It has in operation nine such play grounds, two of them for negro chil- dren, and all equipped with the latest outdoor gymnasium apparatus, not to speak of shower baths and plenty of wash basins. Nor is this all. for con demnation proceedings have been be- gun by which five more playgrounds are to be secured. The playgrounds are under the control and business man. agement of the board of recreation which is subsidiary to the board of public improvements.
 A city which is wise and thoughtful enough to do that will show wisdom and thoughtfulness in other matters So it is not to be wondered at that while Chicago goes blusteringly on it: windy way St. Louis keeps still and saws wood.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
Eliminates the Third Party.
cThe Springfield union.l

CThe Springfield Union.)
 The wave that is bringing prohibition Legislation in so many parts of the country may or may not be followed by marked reduction in the use of H. quors, but it at least disproves the con- tention which used to be made by the political Prohibitionists, that temper ance legislation could not be obtained without the agency of a third party.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
Tariff Revision Must Come.
(The Omaha Rea. !

(The Omaha Bee)
 Whatever the action of congress as to the proposal for a permanent tariff commission, if the President makes it, it is certain public sentiment will not permit revision to be long postponed The disposition of the country Is to have the tariff considered as a business proposition, and the revision made without departure from the protective principle and in such an intelligent manner that the business disturbing in- fluenoe too often attendant on tariff changing shall be eliminated.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

It is not at all probable that money will be tight enough to prevent those who are not naturally tight them selves from buying the usual Christ mas presents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

pr. Vernon Paul, young English medical man, was the victim of an ex- traordinary accident. He had been rabbit shooting with some friends; the sport over, the guns were placed in a motor car in readiness for the return Journey. By some mischance one of them was left loaded, and just as Dr. Paul was taking his seat dog jump ed into the car and touched the trig- ger. The charge entered pr. Paurs
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

The road over the Andes which Chile and Argentina are building and which is the last link in the line across South America between the Atlantic and Pacific, is nearing it's completion. It is said that the entire line will be open to trade next year. The Andes section of the road begins at Mendoza in Argentina, crosses the Andes through a tunnel four kilometers long and extends to the Chilean town Los Andes, which has rail connection with the Pacific.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

licious than they have been it is sad enough. With all their advantages they ought to be as good as Rollo was.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

There is now talk of laying the late panic onto the sun spots. but the spotted sons of men who caused it wont escape that way.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

It is estimated that the sun will be able to supply the present amount of heat for another 30,000, 900 years. What, then, is the use of being scared to death now?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

The fact that Limburger cheese costs more than 1t did year ago is encouraging to those who think it can't cost too much.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19

Of MT. Gladstone's careful methods of reading writer says; '"If ocular demonstration be required, one has only to visit Hawarden and see how his books, which he generously be- queathed for the use of all who are interested in his favorite study, are marked and analysed and queried-to be sure that his convictions were bas- ed on the most thorough knowledge Even where his sympathies did not follow, he studied before he con- demned There lies before me, as I write, his copy of Wellhausen's His tory of Israel (1SS5). The margins abound in neat pencil annotations- marks, queries 'buts,' acute objec- tions and references to other books, concluding (after his methodical GUS tom) with an index to the points he wished to remember"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
body, passing through the left lung and killing him instantly.

Signor Eugenio Padova was a rich Italian gentleman, who lived for many years in Paris, and has just died, leaving an original but generous will. He bequeaths $500 to be divided among all the barhers who ever shay ed him at, a hairdressers where he went regularly. Every waiter who served him in the restaurants in which he was accustomed to dine gets a legacy. He leaves money also to the clerks of the shops of which he was a regular customer and to the servants of the clubs to which he belonged.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19


 Having bought out the principal funeral companies in Vienna and as- sumed the responsibility for carrying on the undertaking business of the whole city the municipality has decid- ed to go a step further, by introducing a system of burial insurance, covering not only the cost of the funeral and of the grave, but also, when desired, the erection of suitable monument in addition. All this is to be carried out through the medium of the Emp eror Francis Joseph Jubilee Life IIl- surance Company, an institution which forms yet another department of the city's municipal activity. The insured must be between the ages of eighteen and fifty, in good health, and not engaged in any dangerous occupa- | ton. Tn the event of death occurring within six months from the date of insurance the policy will be void, and the premiums paid will be returned By payment of 9 capital sum the com pany will agree to keep graves in or der and to decorate and Illuminate them on the feast of All Souls in ev. cry year so long as the cemetery is ir existence.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-11-19
SAYINGS ANn no1NGs.

A cooking school and a nursery are among the innovations at the First Presbyterian church in Seattle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-10-24

julius, the nine-year. old son OF
Chas. jacobson, had his thigh bone
broken last Thursday. He and mum.
ber OF boys we're In wagon on the
ranch, and a sudden urch of the
horse threw the boy to the ground,
with the Above result. The injury
was attened to at once by physician
and he is doing as we'll as could be
expected.
}. W. O'Keefe, of White Salmon,
was in the city yesterday looking up
site for an incubator and brooder
plant. Mr.. O'Keete says he has Sc
cured the patent of the best machines
in that line on the market, and If he
can get some assistance in the way Of
site with sidetrack facilities, he will
establish a plant in Hood River. Ar
rangements are being made to call a
special meeting Of the club for Mon
day evening.
"Ihe Denver Express Is said to be
one of the few sensational comedy
dramas that pleases the ladies and
children as we'll as the gallery gods,
because, though it Is boisterous in
merriment, yet it Is refined in sensa-
tion, pure in tone and spontaneous In
action. There is plenty OF the come
dy element 10 the piece, and the plot
contains a beautiful love story. Many
realistic mechanical effects are used,
including an engine and train of cars.
"Denver Express" will be seen here
Saturday, October 26.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-10-24
Mrs. Slettin COmplimented.

At the recent meeting of the New
England Conservatory club at Port
land, which WIS attended by Mrs.
Sletten, and where she was on the
program, the Portland papers paid
her high compliments, as follows:
The New England Conservatory club
met at the home of Mrs. j. M. Berry
Wednesday afternoon, October 16, the
first fall meeting. Mrs. Gertrude
Gleason Slettin, of Hood River, IA
vored the club with some very fine se-
lections. Her rich soprano voice
completely won the admiration OF the
club. Mrs. Slettin would be great
acquisition to Portland's musical cir
oles. .-Oregonian.
The notable feature Of the after.
noon, was the appearance fer the first
time before the New England Con-
servatory club Of Mis-. Gertrude
Gleason Slettin, of Hood River, who
has mezzo-soprano voice Of great
range and power. The members Of the
club have hopes that Mrs. Slettin will
decide to remain In Portland, as she
would be a valuable addition tc the
musical circles Of this city. journal.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1907-10-24
s. S. Thompson and wife we're pas
annoaFa for portloal Eu;Io-

S. S. Thompson and wife we're pas
sengers for Portland Friday.
Ben and Jesse Davidson left for
Portland Friday to spend few days.
W. ii. Bowman, of Heppner, visited
In the city the latter part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. M. Peugh, of Was
&C, visit 9d relatives in the city last
week.
K. Ii. Albee came up from Portland
last week to look after his property
interests.
j. Ii. Nunnemaker went to Heppner
Friday to lcok after his sheep interests
in that vicinity.
Miss Hagen and brother, Carl, Rrr
spending week at the Steele b +.
In the Mt. Hood district.
Mr.. and Mrs. Upson went to Hspp
ner Friday to look after their proper
ty inter ests and visit with friends
over Sunday.
Il. Ii. Weber came down fIom The
Dalles thursday and spent couple Of
days on his fruit ranch in the Pine
Grove district.
H. D. Parkins, who is now connect
ed With the Eilers Piano house at
Portland, was in the city Thursday on
business connected with his company.
Reports received from Mrs. Laura
BALDWIN, who was operated on at a
Portland hospital couple Of weeks
ago, Indicate that she is getting along
very nicely.
MIR. and Mis- }. NJ. jackson, OF
| Blair, Nebraska, arrived Thursday on
sit to their niece, Mrs. BuokliD,
in the valley. hey expect to make
an extended visit, and may become
permanent residents Of Hood River.
MIR. and MIS-. &. b. WEIGH arrived
/ lat week IRON Long Beach, Cal aud
alter visiting trirrGs III tie Mt. Hood
settlement auI tie city Tor II few
| days, lett Il, Irlntl lille thursday,
where they will >, en-" the winter wish
relatives
Geo. Nj Cornwall, edit,r OF he
IimberMai. vas IN the tciLy .hurs-
day Mr lrnN.li has been making
the hight At his life fer the luuJ Der
menin tiyiEg to prevent the irci e4se
iu lumber laies, which would put a
! good many mills out o. business.
Burton Harris left for Portland
thursday, accompanied by Jake Hen
ninger, ot Milwaukee. Wis who is
spending a few weeks in the west
looking tor loctsion. Mr.. nenning
er was we'll pleased with Hood River
and may become resident of the val
ley.
j. W. Perigo, wife and son, OF
Boonsville, Ind, arrived last week OF
visit to the families of DR.. Edging
ton and Col Hartley, who are rea-
tiVes. This is their first visit to this
palt of the country, and they will
make an extended visit and take time
to enjoy the scenery and climate of
the valley.
G. &. Ruff came up from Portland
Saturday and went out to his ranch
In the Mt. Hood section. Mr.. Steele
says that the Mt. Hood ranchers will
make an exhibit of the apples raised
In that section in the windows of j.
X. Gill, at Portland, as soon as the
display can b, got together.
A. H. Adams, recently from Chelan
Falls, Wash spent day in the city
last week, going to ST odane Tuesday.
He is brother OF A. o. Adams at
Cascade Locks, and an old boyhood
friend of a. G. Buck and D.. M. E.
Welch. He was accompanied by W.
H. Biglow, formerly an employe in a
barber shop at Hood River.