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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
President Roosevelt Presses But.
ton and Starts Wheels.
ALSO DELIVERS ADDRESS OF DAY
Big Fair commsmoratlrg sooth An.
nlversary Of First English Settle
msnt In America Is Opened.

Norfolk, Va, April s7.-President
Roosevelt, the diplomatic, naval and
military representatives Of foreign ma
tions and the governors oi score OF
states participated yesterday in the
opening exercises Of the jamestown
Tercentennial exposition. The expo
sition. is far from complete, but this
was not allowed to interfere In any way
with the celebration Of the S0Oth
anniversary OF the hrst English settle
ment in America. Prom the hring oil
a sunrise salute OF 800 guns by the
United States army through the pic
turesque review OF the international
fleet Of war vessels anchored in Hamp'
ton Roads, through the ceremonies Of
dedication, at which the president
spoke, aud down to late hour last
night, when the chief executive went
aboard the naval yacht sylph to spend
the night, the day was crowded viii
incidents.
The ceremonies were brief, the feat
ure being the addresses OF Presiden
Tucker, OF the exposition, and Pres'
dent Roosevelt. The latter, at the con
clus ion OF HE address, pressed the gol'
button which formally marked TIN
opening Of the commemorative enter
prise. Then followed an intorma
luncheon to the president and for IN
other guests In the administrator
building. The president later review
ed a parade Of United States soldier
and sailors. A reception by the pres
dent in the auditorium closed the day
, events at the fair grounds.
The people again and and again CAV
vent TO their enthusiasm as the pres
I dent pressed the gold button, whic
b. formally opened the exposition.
was the signal for unfurling OF thou
. and OF more flags. upon the vario'
r buildings. At the same time sign
;. was given to the United States and TO
4 eign warships and to the garrison
a Fort Monroe, and all fred salute
. the president.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
More Money for Famine Relief.

st. Petersburg, April 27.--The fam
inc relief committee OF the lower house
of parliament today discussed the sup
Elementary credit Of l!,5Oo,O 900 Tor
famine relief, the bill for which was
submitted to parliament April 10 by
Premier stolypin, who asked for the
earliest discussion of the measure on
account Of the, urgency of the situation
The committee decided to recommends
the immediate appropriation OF W.
500 900 for famine relief, the govern
ment to withhold the balance, pendint
the report OF the ministry.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
POLICE GUARD TlLLMAN.
Exciting Incidents Mark His Lecture
at PIttsburg.

Piitsburg, April 245.-As precau-
tionary measure, 22 detectives and a
squad of uniformed policemen were fta-
toned in Carnegie music hall last night
during the address Of Senator b. r.
Tillman, Of South Carolina, who. dis
cursed the race problem. Several ex-
citing incidents occurred, but no tron-
bic ensued. Ten negroes were present.
After dee laring that the races In the
South were gradually becoming more
antagonistic, Mr. Tillman called for
vote OF the audience as to whether the
ne gro was the equal Of the white man.
The entire audience except the ten me-
proes voted in the negative by rising,
One man interrupted Mr., Tillman
several times during his address. Mr.
Tjllman had him admit that he came
from Europe and then bitterly denounc-
ed Europeans in America who under
take to Judge questions concerning this
!, country.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
DECLINES TO BE RUSHED.
California Supreme Court to Hear
Ruet's Case in Order.

Fan Francisco, April 26.-Abraham
RuePs application for release on bali
from the custody of ElisoI Biggy, by
writ Of habeas corpus, will not be de-
cided at today's conference of the su-
preme court, according to a statement
to the Associated Press by Chief JUS
tiec Beatty, who said;
"The impression seems to have gone
abroad that there is great urgency Tor
an immediate decision in this matter
There is no urgency. The matter stands
very we'll as it is. We do not view II
as taking precedence over other matters
priority filed, and it will not be deter
mined until reached in due course
There are many other pressing and fa'
more important matters engaging th'
court at present.
Demurrers to the nine Indictment
for bribery which confront Louis Glass
vice president OF the Pacific States Tel
ephone company, were submitted toda,
in Judge Lawlor's court by Attorney /
C. Coogan. Glass was present.
| After the reading OF one OF the de
murrers, the case was by agreement pu
over until next Tuesday.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Esnsnss. Of German Army Grow.

Berlin, April 24.--Durine the dis
cussion in the reichstag today OF the
army appropriation, General Won
FInen, minister Of war, referred to the
difficulties encountered by the army
administration recently because OF the
purpose Of the government to rearm
the field artillery, the foot artillery
and the infantry as quickly as possible
The extraordinary expenses in the army
appropriation for 1907 include slO,26o'-
600 for the rebuilding OF fortresses'
against $5, 250,00O in 1905. When
this is done, expenses will be less.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
SUSPICIOUS AROUSED.
French officials Believe lncondlary at
Work In Toulon.

Toulon, April 24.--For the sixth
time within few months this port has
been stricken by disaster from fire, but
this time the resultant damage Is prin-
cipally material. shortly after mid.
nisht a sentinel ut the arsenal noticed
a glare Of flames In ttorehouse used
for rope yarns. lie ut once gave the
alarm and soldiers, members CT the
crews Of warships In port and employees
Of the arsenal were turned out 10 fight
the flames, which spread with ineredi-
BILE rapidity.
The buildings In the vicinity OF the
storehouse contained 200, 900 pounds OF
material TO clean machinery, 10000
pounds OF oakum, 5000 sponees, enor'
nous quantities OF ballast, baskets,
hampers, sail cloth, turpentine, llnseed
oil and other inflammables.
The wall of storehouse fell IN
buryinp 90 men. 10 Of whom were SO
veriy injured. The cause OF the tir'
has not yet been asceltained' I'M
finding OF two pieces OF fuse OF kin'
not used In the French navy has arous
ed the suspicion that IL was NOT ALTO
vether accidental. A rigorous inyesti
CATION is being conducted. The author
tiles are becoming mole and more con
yinced that the outbreak of tire wa
due TO malevolence.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
BUYS SUPPLIES WHOLESALE.
Reclamation Service Saves Money by
Concentrating Business.

Chicago, April 26.-For the purpose
OF obtaining and furnishing supplies
necessary In reclaiming the arid regions
OF tho West, the United States recla-
nation service yesterday opened q new
purchasing and transportation Office IN
Chicago. Heretofore all OF this bust
ness was left in the hands OF tho engln-
eers In charge Of the work, who pnr'
chased their supplies from the nearest
dealers. II was found. however, that
the prices In the past were so excessive
that the government had to save money
by buying direct from the wholesalers
In Chicago and other polntt.
At present the work IL being carried
on in go different projects. An expen..
diture Of s46, ,00O, 900 will be made and
when completed more than 2,OoO,oOo
acres Of arid land will have been re-
GAINED. The freight bills alone last
month amounted to $3s, 600. The new
office IL expected to result in II total
saving to the service OF at least 20 per
cent
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
FIND SECRET OF WRECKS.
New York Railroad Commissioners
Saw Broken Rails increase.

Albany, N. Y, April 27.-Broken
rails removed from railroad tracks IN
this state during January, February
and March Of this year were much
more numerous than in the correspond
ing thee months Of either CT the past
two wears, according to bulletin issued
todav by the state railroad commits
sioner. The bulletin says:
The unusal number Of broken rails
reported during the past winter caused
the investigation at this time. Th'
hoard finds that during the three
months ending March 81, 1907, thei'
was a total of 1914 broken rails OF
principal steam lines Of the state. Dur
ing the corresponding three months c
1906 there was total OF S26, ana our
ing the corresponding three months o
1905, a total OF 1881. The matter il
detail has been presented to the Amer
lean Railway association, which is nov
holding its convention in Chicago, an
| il has requested that the matter b
taken up for discussion and action D
the railroad managers. :,
1t is probable that the convehtio ,
will 90 into the causes Of the great
increased number Of breakages and th'
the matter will be discussed as to cause
t and a conference arranged with ra
manufacturers with view to discove
! ing il the alarming number OF bieaI
/ ages is due to method of manuiactul
or metal composition.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
eovsRNoR TO INVESTIGATE.
insane of illinois Kept In vilest OF
Conditions,


Chicago, April 26.--sensational rev.
elations Of the horrors OF county insane
asylums, including the chaining Of
young girls, forcing patients to sleep IN
coffin.like boxes and subiecting women
TO indescrlbable indignities, have
aroused such indignation that Governor
Deneen announce he will call a special
session Of the legislature II the present
session does not appropriate sufficient
funds to place the insane patients IN
charge Of the state.
Some Of the revolving conditions that
are set forth in the report to the gov
ernor are:
That steel handeuffs, barred &C lis'
cages, padloeks and ankle chains are
in use, girls 20 years old being found IN
steel cages with their ankles chained
That insane women In many instltn'
tions bear ilegitimate and idlotic chill
dIen,
That in most institutions there are
no facilities for bathing, and in some
of the places the patients have not had
baths for Is years, In others bathing
Is optional. In still others there is bn'
one bath tub, and that used optionally
by both sexes.
That a majority Of the county inst'
tutions are vermin ridden, have n'
ventilation, use filthy bedclothes, ar,
cold and damp, the patients lilly clad
aud the houses fire traps.
That In number of places the sexe'
are permitted to mingle without re
straint, old men being found caring 10
young gilis. j.
That some OF the houses are mot n
for human habitation."
That boxes are used for sleepln
Quarters. some Ct the patients bein
paalocked in boxes little bigger thai
caskets, with small airholes cut out.
That In 54 institutions there Is n
separation OF the insane from the pau
pers. -,
That primitive toilet facilities exist
with shocking sanitary conditions
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Train Young Ministers. .

St. Louis, April 25,-The general
board Of education OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, in session
here today, appropriated $4,000 for
the establishment OF a training school
at Palo Alto, California, to he conduct
ed in conjunction with Leland Stanford,
Jr., university. The appropriation Is
conditional upon an additional $50, 600
| lbeinp raised In California. 1t Is stated
that a Californian, whose name is with
held for the present, has promised to
give 5000, 600 in money and property
| 10 the school.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Railroads Sllll Far Behind With
Orders for Cars.
IS NO DECREASE OF EFFICIENCY
Problem ID the Greatest and orase,t
Con, parties Have to Faes--in-
creased Traffic Cause.

Chicago, April 20. - During the
month OF February the railroads OF The
United States were, II Is estimated,
nearly 1890 cars short OF the do.
mands made upon them by the actual
traihc offered ioI transportation, This
amazing Tact was given to the Amsrl'
can Railway association at It's closing
session today and the knowledge OF It
won the day for some drastic measures
10 correct the evil,
The problem Of ear shortage, tho OPP
Grating men declare, Is today the great
est aud the giavest which the railroads
have TO Iace and to solve II was stat
ed that searching investigation dis
closed the fact thai the car shortage ~
not due 70 decreased car efficiency, aa
the records showed that the average
daily movement OF all freight cars had
been 20 4 miles. II was therefore con-
cluded that the shortgae Is due to the
extraordinary increase In tbs demands
made upon the railroads.
The committee also reported that u
had confirmed the general opinion that
n great deal can be accomplished to I'm"
proye the situation which has been
efi,ctlng u partial paralysis OF tho bua,-
ness Of the country. First, by the rail-
roads themselves; second, by the mil-
roads In their relation to the public'
and third, by the railroads In their re-
lntions with each other.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Saw strikebreakers Are imported.

Vancouver, b. c., April 24.--Prose'
cutions were commenced this morning
in the Supreme court under the alien
labor act against Smith 4 SheTburne,
Alderman 4 Baynes & Horie, contract
ore, charging that they brought here
ten carpenters from Seattle to take the
places Of local strikers. 1t is alleged
the men we're hired by Agent Williams
in Seattle and that their fares were
paid to Vancouver.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
FOR NEGRO EDUCATION.
Aged Quaker Woman Provides for
Schools In South.

Philadelphia, April at.-A pift Of
81 900, 900 for the establishment OF a
fund for rudimcntary schools for SOUTH
ern nevroes was announced here to-
night. The donor IL Misa Anna II,
Jeanes, n Quaker of this city.
Booker T. Washington, head OF the
Tuskevee Institute and Hollis Burke
Frissell, president Of the Hampton Nor
nal Industrial inttitute, are named M
trustees Of the fund, but neither OF the
institutions they represent will share IN
the rllt. The Income OF tho million
dollars 10 10 be used for the sole pur-
pose Of assisting In the Southern
United States community, country and
rural schools for tho great Glars OF ne.
Sroes 10 whom tho small rural and
community schools are alone available :
Mr.. Washington and Mr.. Frlssell are
empowered to appoint beard loi trus'
tees in connection with the fund. The
Pennsylvania company for insurance'
ON lives and granting annuities OF thls
city will act as fiscal agent for the trns
teea.
Miss Jeanes, the donor, 10 about "
years Of age and comes from an old anc
wealthy family that has b On piomin
ent for more than century In the 80
ciety OF Friends. She has long beef
interested In the welfare OF the negr'
and has been contributor to the In
| .,ltntas ior s.,iur alton,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Factory Man to Go on Strike.

st Petersburg, April 25.-A sympa-
thetic strike started here today in sew
eral factories, including Nobel's. Ten
thousand men are already out and 1t is
feared the strike will become general.
This movement is the outcome OF con-
fiict Yesterday between troops and Q
number OF men who held an illegal
meeting in a factory, in which 200
were injured by sabers and whips.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Treasure Revealed by Earthquake

Lisbon, April PA cave was dis
covered containing valuable treasure in
Guiding many old pieces Of gold coins,
iewelry and antique arms, supposed tc
have been buccaneers hoard. Re-
cent earthquakes which exposed the
cave, made the discovery possible.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Coolest April in EI Paso.

FL Paso, Tex, April 2s.-The tenn
perature here fell TO 81 degrees last
night and heavy frost covered every
thing and did damage to fruit 1t it
the coldest April weather known in 81
Paso's history. Twenty-Five years age
the temperature got down to freezing
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Il Hung chanss Son Appointed.

Pekin, April 24.-Lord d Ching
Fang, the adopted son Of the late Vice
row Ii Hung Chang, has been appoint
ed Chinese minister to London. The
new minister Is very wealthy. He was
formerly minister to Japan and was the
second plenipotentiary of China at the
time Of the peace negotiations after the
war between China and Japan.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Arrange Tariff for Year.

Berlin, April 26.--It is understood
that the new provisional tariff between
Germany and the United States shall
endure for one year and that it will
prolong itself automatically If no no.
tice Of a change be given.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
Will Paint Artillery Gray.

Berlin, April 27.--Emperor William
has ordered that the field guns gun
carriages and ammunition wagons OF o.
the German artillery be painted a dui'
gray. The change is based upon the
experiences Of the Russo-Japanese war'
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1907-05-03
PLAGUE Rages at Cartagena.

Madrid, April 24.-According to an
evening newspaper, the minister Of
marine has received telegram from
the captain general at Caitagena say,
ing the plague is raging at that por'
and that 800 persons have been sent tf
hospitals.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-06-27
AT A wAYsIDE HosTEL"X.
osrky servitor Most obIisins onder
the circumstances.

A travelling man stopped recently at
a little country hamlet some mics
from a Texas city to sell merchant
a bill Of goods. There was only one
hotel in the place, and this had an I'M
sayory reputation. He had only one
night TO stay. however, so he con-
cluded TO make the best Of a bad bar
gain.
He went to his room early, and
feeling the need OF some hot water
to remove the stains Of his journey,
cast his eye about the wall for an
electric button, which, OF course, was
conspicuous by its absence.
He happened to think that he had
seen a negro porter below. and, stick
ing his head out Of the door, he yelled
Justify:
Hey, you black rascal. come up
herei"
"Yas'r. yas'r, rs comm" was the
quick response, and moment later
the old darkey appeared before the
drummer, bowling obsequiously, cap in
hand
81 want some hot water and wan
It quick" said the drummer.
rs pow'ful sorry, boss, powfui
sorry," replied the negro, his voice
trembling I'VE amt got no hot
watah, but | kin hot yuh some"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-06-27
MASKED MAN PARADES
FAMILY IN NlGHTIES
BURGLAR coMPELs FATHER TO
OPEN SAFE WHILE WIFE AND
DAUGHTER LOOK ON.

Cicsrneld Pa. Samuel Wallwort.
4 mine superintendent at Eriton. was
compelled TO get out of bed at 3
o'clock In tho morning ana accompany
burglar to the library where the fam.
lily was lined up 20 watch him open
the safe Tor the purpose of handing its
contents over to the robber
Tho burglar, WAC was negro with
his face covered with mask. played
a lone hand. but pretended all the
time he had a number OF accompliees
On the outside He first ransacked the
entire FIRST floor, Not finding any
money he proceeded 10 MIR. Wallwort's
sleeping apartment and. shaking him
roughly. ordered him to get up in a
harry aud 80 downstairs and open the
safe,
With an ugly cooking revolver cover,
Ing him. the superintendent immedl.
atsly obeyed
The family of SIX was then paraded
out In their night gowns and the pro
eession silently moved downstairs to
the library. where. with the family as
spectators and the armed burglar as
master OF the situation MIR Waliwort
proceeded to work the combination
aud open the safe
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-06-27
BLACK, ITCHING SPOTS ON FACE.
physicIan Called II Eczema in Worst
Form-Patient Despaired OF Cure
Cuticura Remedies Cured Her.

About four years ago | was affiict-
ed with black splotches all over my
face and few covering my body,
which produced a severe itching irri-
tation, and which caused me a great
deal of suffering, to such an extent
that | was forced to call in two of the
leading physicians of -. After a
thorough examination of the dreaded
complaint they announced it to be
skin eczema in the worst form. Their
treatment did me no good. Finally
became Respondent and decided to dis
continue their services. My husband
purchased single set of the Cuticura
Remedies, which entirely stopped the
breaking out. I continued the use of
the Cuticura Remedies for six months,
and after that every splotch was en-
tirely gone. | have not felt symptom
of the eczema since, which was three
years ago. Mrs. Lizzie +. Sledge, $40
Jones Ave-, Selma, Ala, Oct. 2S, 1905"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1907-06-27
HIRED MAJ FED OLD DoeBtN
CHICKEN FOOD, CHANGING
ANIMALS HABITS.
GAVE POULTRY WRONG STUFF
Equine Tries TO Go to Roost, While
esS layers Become Accustomed
10 Being Hsrnessed and
May Do Plowing.

Caldwell. ~ J.--Pinoak Bnsh. a
truck farmer living near this village.
trove into town the other day and to
a group Ct men gathered In the loca!
hardware store told story OF mix.
ip on his farm which II true IL rather
unusual. The tale was elected by the
actions OF a sorrel horse that, attached
TO light farm wagon. stood hitched
front OF the place OF business.
The animal was paving up the
ground. not with bold swinging strokes
OF the front hoofs, as horses usually
do. but with a peculiar scratching mo-
ton OF all four feet that resembled the
efforts OF Shanghai rooster trying to
secure the early worm. Every few
minutes he would give vent to pc
culiar kind Of whitney, which. II not
an exact imitation OF a ROSTERS crow,
was about the nearest thing to II that
ever horse uttered.
That darn fool OF a horse has an
idea he's rooster. and It's all because
! trusted a green Swede to take care
OF my stock last winter" was Mr.
Bush's comment on the actions OF the
quadruped.
Last fall my wife heard OF some
new tangled chicken food, guaranteed
to make hens lay In the coolest
weather. Nothing else would do but
] had to get her some. Old Dobbin
was kind OF run down. I'd worked
him nearly 20 years. and so | got him
some condition powders at the same
time that | got the patent chicken
food for my wife.
I've got green Swede working for
me and | told him To mix little OF
the chicken food with the hens food
and TO throw a handful OF the condi-
ton powders into Dobbin's manager.
along with his oats. every time he fed
him ! thought nothing more about
the matter for more than month and
than Ole--thats the Swede's name
said that he was all out of both the
food and powder.
My wife. too. was complaining. She
said there was something strange up,
for she hadn't got an egg since | first
brought the new producer OF hen fruit
home. ! noticed that Dobbin's appear
hhNN Hauh ithplpNtu III any
thing. he looked worse than ever. his
hair stood out on his back like 40 many
feathers.
Il asked Ole Il. he had done as I told
him; he assured me he had. SO de-
termined 10 make another trial Next
time | got twice as much chicken
food and condition powders as had
ut first. and told Ole to double the
dose. II there was any virtue In the
stun was going to ind II out.
"At Easter we had to buy eggs In
stead OF selling them, and my wife
was madden than any settin hen you
syer saw, I'd been havln' such
good time all winter loafln around and
lettin' the Swede work that hadn't
noticed things much, but havin' to buy
eggs with hundred hens on the
place set me to thinking.
Il didn't say anything, but began to