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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
HIS ALIBl.
II Cleared The Accused, but Furnished
an Odd SEQUEL.

A highly respectable gentleman ar.
rived Mt York one evening with lug.
gage and dincd well, went to bed
early, rose in good time and had a
substantial breakfast. After this meal
he casually asked the landlord IL there
was anything Of special interest In
York. THE aSsizes are ON. but [ do
not know IL there is anything partlcu,
larry Interesting In the list" was the
response.
THANKS drawled the stranger.
"Il look in II happen to pass the
court nnd See.''
He did look In and heard a follower
of Dick Turpln in the dock, charged
with highway robbery, pleading .his
innocence vchemently TO stolid JUDGE
and jury, who, with firm faces. did
not look as lf they placed much ere
dencc in the prisoners profession of
innocence. Suddenly the prisoner
caught sight of the stranger, who had
strolled in from the hotel out of curl
oslty.
Here, thank God, Is some one who
can prove my innocencc. cried the
prisoner, pointing TO the stranger, who
was aghast at becoming the center OF
interest SO unexpectedly
He seemed astonished aud shook his
head
"oh, yes" cried the accused. lust
think. You were at Dovcr-a long
way from here. You came out Of the
ship hotel. and took your luggage
In wheelbarrcw to the Calais packet
at the pier That was the day | am
supposed TO have committed the crime
up here"
The stranger seemed bewlldered.
The judge, struck with the tragic ear.
nestness of the prisoner questioned
the stranger, but the latter conld not /
assist him much.
Have you any notebooks" asked I
the iudgc-"Nny memorandum of your
on that day."
" am Il merchant" replied the stran.
GER connected with an old established
trm Of bankers in London. travel n
lot and of course enter everything In
my books, Here are my keys II the
'ourt cares to send to my hotel and
BRING here 'he books out OF my case.
eau easily settle the point"
The books were fetched. The gentle.
nan had been In Dover that day and
lad left by the Calais packet This
vas sufficient for the judge and Jury.
The prisoner was acquitted.
Coi>lc sequel; Both the banker from
london" and the hlghwayman were
laced In the same dock shortly after. /,
iard charged with darlng burglaries
the ncighborhood. Harry Furniss
, London Standard
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
STUNTED OAKS.
Miniature Trees That Are Grown An
China Bowls.

In the window of florist stood some
quaint china bowls, In each Of which
grew tree-not a shrub, but a foil
sized tree, dating back many years.
yes" replied the florist to the writ.
er'S inquiry, they are real trees oaks.
naples and beech trees. We ret them
from Japan, where the secret OF how
10 rear them is known only to few.
They are raised from seeds or sfecial.
ly selected cuttings, which are watch
ed and tended with that marvellous
patience inherent In the eastern races.
FIFTY years may pass before the tree
lis considered salable. During this pc.
riod the plant is trained and it's mt.
ural tendencies Subiugated To the viii
OF the rearer. The gardener pruncS
and trims and rears and directs with
what Carlyle called genius AN inh.
mite capacity for taking pains \ way.
ward twig may be bound up for two
or three years to insure Its correct
growth Periodically the tree Is re-
potted. Each time this happens the
roots are carefully examined and use
less fiber cut away. Everything Is
done to concentrate the life of the
tree In the smallest possible space.
And In time, after years of labor. the
plant loses its ability TO send out long.
lusty shoots and becomes delightful
miniature OF it's larger hrcthren."--
Montreal Standard
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Advice 20 Smokers.

Here are number of don'ts for
smokers, some of which no doubt will
surprise good many men: Don't
smoke directly after Il meal There is
the most Irresistible craving tn smoke.
but IL is wiser to wait half hour or
an hour Don't smoke out Of doors
IL Il high wind or In cold. frosty
weather In the former case it is dan.
ger"uS' and in the latter It cracks the
Ups ana prevents proper breathing
Don't smoke with the cigar or nine
held az the corner of the mouth. This
eNciteS the secretion Of more saliva
than when the cigar or pipe is held
straight In front. And, above ALL
don't get In the bad habit of cxpecto.
rating frequently when smoking. 1t
Is quite unnecessary and merely hab.
1t and harmful st. Louis Post. Dis
patch,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
THE MlGERlAN BABY.
Water Soaked Inside and Outside at
the Morning Toilet.


Matrons of the west may he inter
ested TO hear the details of the Nige.
rian native haby'S morning toilet.
Anything over three months old is no
longer Il baby" TO the native mater.
familias and is bathed with the other
children. generally n numerous brood.
In the chill morning air before sunrise.
The little mite wells Justify while the
cold water is Splashed over its brown
body aud generally continues the cho.
rus when put aside to dry Towels do
not form part of the household cauip.
ment The bathing process finished.
the infants are subjected to sort OF
water cure treatment. The mother
seizes Il child, scoops up handful Of
water and, using her thumb as a kind
or spout, sQulrts 1t with extraordinary
deNteritN into The Youngsters mouth
ana down It's throat, Protests IN the
shape Of loud gurgles, horrible chok.
ings and desperate struggling are quite
The steady stream of wa
ter continues To pour down the child's
throat until the mothers practiced
touch on the patients distended stom-
ach tells her that the limit Of capacity
has been reached. An babies are sub
mltted TO this treatment. which Is be- !
ieVed TO have Il most strengthening I
Standard.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

Flowers are the sweetest things TINT
Tod ever made and forgot to put a
soul intos-Beeches
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
The Usher Woke un.

Al a certain county court the Judge
u In his private capacity kind heart,
ed man The usher of the court Is
agcd--very aged-but as he had been
a faithful servant for many years h.
was retained in that capacity. One
morning h fell asleep in court aud
began 10 Snore, The noise he made
naturally disturbed court proceedings,
but the judge displayed great tact In
dealing with the matter
Usher Jones'" he called out loudly.
some one Is snoring"
The usher woke up, He jumped to
his feet and glared feroclously round.
"Silenccr he roared. There must
he no snoring IN COURT Exchange.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Heartless Gamblers.

The rage for gambling at Whle's
and Almack's clubs In London In other
days led to most outrageous betting
us to which Walpolc tells what he
calls a good tale: A man dropped down
In a tit before the door and was car.
ricd inside The club instantly made
bets as to whether he would die or
not, and when doctor was called In
to attend him his illustrations were
interfered with by the members be.
cause. they said. these would affect
the fairness OF the hats.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Without lmauination.

There is certain New York bust
ness man of rather waggish DISPOSE
ton who contends that his wife has
no Imagination,
At dinner one night he CHANGED 70
mention Il tragic circumstance he had
read IN the evening paper ON his way
home. \ passenger on a transatlantic
steamer had fallen overheard In mid.
ocean and had never been seen again,
WAS he drownedp" asked the wife.
''Of course not" answered the IRE
presslblc hubby, but he sprained his
ankle, | hclieve,"-Llpplncotts.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
An Obsdisnt Tioer.

How entire" remarks the London
Globe, us the confidence of the native
East Indian IN the government may be
gathered from the following auecdote.
which comes from Lahore: A tiger
had escaped from the geological gar.
uens, and Its keeper hoping to lure Il
back, followed IL. When all other In.
ducoments had failed he lifted M his
voice and soicnlniy adjured Il iu the
name OF The British government. 70
which 1t belonged. 10 come back 10 its
cage The tiger. Il In needless 10 add,
cbeyed at once"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

Kits Of sailors lost at sea are sold
regularly at auction, lat the Albert
docks In London. The sale provides
many pitiful sight, Most of the lots
are contained in the regular sailors
sea chest, all marked with the name Of
the ship from which they come Il Is
not unusual FOR those who have lost
friends or relatives at sea to attend
these auctions, and there are times
when the first news Of such q loss
comes through the recognition Of IA.
miliar objects.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Ignorant. but Careful,

ignorance nearly always makes
Tools OF MS" said lecturer. II re-
member n mau, ignorant Of etiquette
who once sat beside me at n public
dinner noticed that this man, as
coon as he was seated. took up one
by one the knives at the right OF his
plate and began 20 try their edges on
MS thumb A walter behind him
leaned forward and said In hurt
tone:
The knives are ail sharp, sir
The point is. said my ncighbor
TN looking Tor blunt one. Last
time l attended q banquet here I cut
my mouth"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
A Fair OHer.

Small boy twhc has been watching
amateur gunner'S failures for an hour
or more)- Say. mister
Sportsmap-Well, what Is II. boy?
Gimme 4 nickel an Sart>as far
ms the fence an' YOU KIN have one at
me"-Lffe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Foul or Fair wssthsr.

Small Wallace accepted an invita-.
ton to u party. as follows:
Dear t.ouis-I viii come to your
party II 1t don't rain Chen. thinking
that no might have to stay at home IN
that easel, and it 1t does.r--peliu.s.
tor.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
Reformed.

II hear your son Is something of an
aviator, Mrs. Comeup"
"Well, TO tell the truth. he was a bit
that way, but he's taken the pledge"
Baltimore American.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26
A Real rumk,Iar.

Il saw Il goblet today made Of
bone"
"Pshaw! saw tumbler made OF
flesh and blood last night"
"WhereY"
at the circus"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-26

or noise alone is born the inward
sense of silence. and from action
springs alone the inward knowledge Of
true love and taith.--MacDorsjd.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Sore because the fellow who
had been advertising was getting
all the results. is the sad state
Of mind of the other fellow who
claims to have advertising space
TO sell TO the good merchants Of
this city yes, dead space, with
a bunch Of gossip thrown in.
Space which If he cannot use
himself to his own advantage is
no earthly good TO anyone else.
Better wake up and drive the
hatchet into the ground and get
unto the vast resources Of Gil
liam county, spread the good
news to the world and let your
journal be Of some value to the
community which is supporting
you.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Election time is getting nearer
and nearer the voters of Gillian
county and of this district, yet
the political talk among the peo-
pie has been very quiet, no can
didates having given out their
bonafde announcements and in
tention Of becoming candidates
for certain Offices. What the
voters Of this county and district
want is good strong men = men
who will work for the good of
the people and not for their own
selfish end, men who win stand
by the new order of things, and
will get away from the old
regime which meant dollars into
their own pockets. The coming
election will give the voter a
chance to make a choice of men
to whom he gives power. and
thus requires the greatest pos
sible attention and good judg-
ment on the part of the voter.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

The Oregonian, with an i'm
partial desire for justice which IS
echoed by every respectable
newspaper In Oregon, demands
that Mr.. Heney make known
without equivocation the specific
charges which he claims 10 hold
against Senator Fulton. Inslnu-
ations and mysterious sugges-
tons Of wrong doing. thrown out
for the political injury Of prom
inent citizen, are unfair and un-
worthy Of respect. Mr.. Fulton
is entitled to know the accusa-
tons against him and II Mr..
Heney knows Of anything really
damaging to his character he
should state 1t.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Some mail order houses in Chi
cago are discharging their clerks
who were getting living wages,
and keeping only those whose
wages are hardly sufficient TO
keep body and soul together. It
is this inhuman practice that
forces so many Of the young wo-
men in the cities to lives Of sin.
People who are tempted to send
orders to such houses in the be-
lief that they can buy more
cheaply of them. will do
well to ask themselves whether
they can afford TO endorse SO i'm
moral a policy, for it is immoral.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Forsets Purse Containing SGT

Forgets Purse Containing SGT
How would you like to be the
fellow who had just bought some
thing from the 'newsy" on the
train and in the attempt to dig
up" find that your pocket book
with $67 was a minus quantity"
This was the sad misfortune of
Tulio Trammels who returned
from a weeks trip to Spokane
last Monday. Trammels had
stopped over night in Pendleton
in order to make connection with
the Pendleton local and in the
wee hours of the morning in the
endeayor to make the train in
plenty Of time forgot his purse.
Not until he reached into his
pockets on needing money to pay
for something on the train, did
he become aware of the fact
that his roll of money had been
left behind.
Having a through ticket he
got home alright, but had to
write a letter to the hotel as he
did not have the price of a tele-
gram. He went back to work
on the M. X. Thompson ranch,
and we hope that his money has
been returned.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
The Japanese are the interna
tional trouble-germs.

Politics are still quiet at the
county seat. The district attor-
ney fight has cleared a little the
last week by the definite with
drawal Of ]. w. Allen from the
race, leaving the field to Messrs.
Parker, Collier and Burdett, but
there is enough in mess to make
things lively. Wheeler Co. News.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

There seems to be some doubt
as to whether banker Walsh will
get $40 or 270 years for his bank
wrecking exploit. But in the or
dinary course of events, we
should think either one would be
sufficient.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

The mother-in-law joke reach
es the climax in the case of a
Delaware man who has just mar
ried his'n.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

The statistics Of the unemploy-
ed in the big cities would be
more enlightening if they indica-
ted what proportion of them
would work if they had the op-
portunity.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

San Francisco now considers
itself purged. but the scent Of
the grafters viii cling to it for a
while.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Has anyone from the South
stopped you yet to say that this
here prohibition business is get
ting serious by gum?
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Real Estate Transiers

CT. Armstrong to Estelle Myers,
Lots in Condor $1,000 90
John II. Hudson ct ux to Mabel
Haltsead, City Lots $SO.50
David S. Sprinkle ct ux to Matt.
Chambers, 160 acres $400. 90
2. F. Moody ct ux to Ralph E.
Moody, 160 acres $1.00
B.W. Griffin ct ux to 2. F. Moody,
160 acres $500. 90
N. P. Ry. Co. to E. A. Mann,
40 acres $3.50. 90
Edward Dunn ct ux to Sisters of
St. Dominic, City Lots $1.00
Jonathan Boyer to I. S. Sullivan,
$50 acres $1,O0
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Mr.. Bryan declares that he
has made enough money in the
past ten years to make him in
dependent for life. And this
would be,a good argument with
some interests against electing
him to the presidency.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

q Thls pEpyr inyitSs e6nmShicsiIdns % euF
rsni leplcs oi general interest but The edltol dis
claims any responsibility for atatsmenu meas
akapinions sxpfssssd by eefsaspondsnss
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Notice.

Anyone keeping in employ or
knowing the whereabouts of
one, Chas. Cox. age 18 years,
viii kindly notify me at Condor
or Mrs. Fred Collins at Echo.
j. N. Cox.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Progressive Domlnocards Par
ties viii be the rage this winter.
The sale of this new household
game is breaking all records.
Dominocards make an attractive
Christmas present, to test the
skill of adults or amuse the child
ren. Sent postpaid for 80 cents.
Sample piece and particulars free.
More agents wanted. Write to-
day. Dominocards Co., 1907
Chouteau, St. Louis, Mo.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

So far winter has been regard
ed as q failure by the man who
likes to shovel snow.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

fSouRT coNDoN. NO "a. '. or A. MEEm
~ Mendays evening oi each month IN Afn.
eaesisd 10 meet with us, warm welcome
awaits you.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

Money is again getting soplen-
tiful that aman can carry piece
around in his pocket for luck.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

CARDS Of Thanks. Resoiauons OF Respect, ktc',
6 csn,s per line. In advance seven words % iine.
other advertising rates on application.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Los.

A valuable gold bracelet, some
where between Dunn Bros,
store and the Oregon Hotel. Was
lost on Wednesday afternoon be-
tween five and six o'clock. Find
er viii leave same at this office.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Treasurer's Notice.

All county warrants registered prior
Sspt 20. 1907, will be paid upon pre-
sensation at my office. Interest ceaseh
SEP 20, 1907.
E W. MooRE,
Treasurer Of Gillian county. Oregon
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31
Notice.

A school teacher is wanted in
District No. 40. Apply to or ad-
dress, G. A. LovaRFN,
Gooseberry, Ore.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1908-01-31

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE. n-@ rrR YEAR.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-07-29
ShutOut For Holt.

Manager Stader's bunch of coming
Reds. who have lost only one game this
season, defeated the Holt Junior nine on
the latters grounds last Saturday after
noon by the score of 10 to 0. The
Reds gave a splendid exhibition Of
how the National game should be played.
Victor Harper, coming southpaw,
pitched a splendid game for the Reds.
During the whole nine innings he had
the Holt boys completely at his mercy.
striking out nineteen men and giving
only two bases on balls. Harper was
given splendid field support and one
man reached third base while only two
reached second. Those who were so
fortunate as TO get hits were put out on
first by Capt. Tucker. Another feature
of the game was the back-stop work
which was performed by Casper Gregory
In the sixth inning with two men on
bases Harper made wild throw, Greg
ory jumped two feet and caught the ball
with one hand, keeping Holt from
scoring two men.
The Reds challenge any team for a
a game provided the players are be-
tween the ages of twelve and seventeen
wears
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-07-29
JUST BEFORE
THE FAIR. ="
Baseball, Picnic, Fair, Fine Horses,
Pretty Girls And Good Things
TO Eat. Topics Discussed
at HardinSburg.

II never heard 50 much to talk about
in all my life said a pretty visitor at
the county capital last week. Every
body is talking about that picnic Sat.
urday. They say it will be the greatest
celebration that has ever been given in
any part of Kentucky. The Masons'
1903 motto, Bigger and better than
ever before is being carried out in the
preparations to the letter.
cone hardly gets to finish about the
picnic until some baseball fan speaks
up and tells about the excellent man
agement the Hardinsburg ball teams
have"
Her big blue eyes sparkled like sap
phires when she was asked how was the
Fair coming. 1T looks like a Fair
ground sure enough They are liking
up things dandy out there. Mr.. Beard
says they will have the best show horses
that will be seen in the state this year. >
"Oh, can't wait until the third day
Of September! I am making a white
coat suit to wear and hope l can get it
to fit right, cause they are expecting
such big crowd"
When a representative Of the News
lef. the fair young girl, she was still
Cabling away about the Fair.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-07-29
BASE BALL IN
BRECKENRIDGE.
CIOyerpOrt Defeats Addison in
One-Sided Contest. Reds
Give Holt a ShutOut.
HARPER PITCHES GREAT GAME.

Not satisfied with their defeat on the
previous Saturday the Addison team
came down last Saturday afternoon with
only one purpose in view, to defeat the
local team by a score of about 20 to o..
Their plans might have been carried
out had it not been for the hard batting
and brilliant field work that was dis
PLAYED by the home boys. Owing to the
absence Of regular players on both teams
several substitutes were employed. As
it was. when the smoke Of battle cleared
away. the score was 25 to 4 in favor Of
the local team.
Furrow and Allen were on the firing
line for the home team while Hall and
Chase graced the center of the diamond
for the visitors. Wilson and Chase did
splendid back-stop work for their re-
spective teams.
A crowd Of enthusiastic fans'Were on
the grounds hoping to witness a hot
contest, however, their wishes were
granted for only three innings. During
the first three innings spectular ball
was played and at the close of the third
inning both teams had three runs totheir
credit. The rest of the game proved to
be cinch for the home boys. They hit
Hall ard Chase numerically and to-
gether with the poor fielding of the
visitors the home boys easily succeeded
in adding twenty-five more scores to
their credit while the visitors were for
tupate in getting one more man across
home plate.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-07-29
BUSY DAY.
Merchants Enjoy Good Trade
Many Folks In Town Saturday
7. A. Robertson Here.

Cloverport was on the boom Saturday.
A large number Of farmers and business
men were on the streets and in the
houses. Crops, politics, weather, pro-
hibition and temperance were the topics
of conversation, and non-whisly seem
ed to be in the air.
Among the men were: Jno. Elder
and Tom Blaine, of Stephensport, Henry
Head, of Rosetta, Tom Hawkins, Vester
Moore, Geo Harris, Ivan Bates, Asher
Newly, VIM. Ashby and ia. Robert
son.
Mr.. Robertson is here from Tularie,
Cal He is in Breckenridge county
now enjoying a visit to relatives and
friends When asked by a representa-
tive of the News if he liked the West, he
smiled and said eyes, but old Ken
lucky better"
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1908-07-29
Mr.. Ben SchackIett, Dead.

Black Jack, July 90, Especially
Several from here attended the funeral
of Mr., Ben Sohaoklett at Enron last
Thursday, who died at his home in
Enron Wednesday morning.
He leaves a wife and two sons,
DR.. ]. P. Schaoklctt and Aldridge,
he is brother of the Rev. Schacklett
and ]. H. Sohacklett,
The remains were inferred in the
Buck Grove cemetery after the funeral.