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The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
VOL. III. NO. "a.
EVERY SATURDAY.
Our Motto; lfyou see It In The Big
suck. it ism I necessarily so.
SIR T. Upton.

The Big Stick always feels Ike
throwing I'D It's hat and hOnCring
when Sir Thomas Upton comes
across the waters % spend a few
days IN our midst. Sir Thomas 70,
with the exception Of our own Alr.
Taft, tbs smilingest gentleman on
earth, AID It IS a pleasure 10 shake
his honest hand aud listen 70 the
rhythmical fow Of his Irish elo-
Quence.
We understand that Sir Thomas
wishes % challenge again Tor the
Americas Cup. We hope It may be
arranged. and right speedily He
has made noble Efforts 20 snatch
this trophy from Us In the past,
and while he has failed In every
instance, We glory IN the spunk that
prompts him 70 tTy. Try again. Not
only do we hopo tho race may b.
run. but we do not care a boot
II Sir Thomas wins the thing next
time. We are as patriotic as the
next one. and we viii go Just as
far and Whoop Just Is loud for the
Stars and Stripes-bless 'om-but
we admire a true sport, and we ap-
plaud pluck wherever and whenever
we observe either or both. And
that is why We sly: Go II, Sir
Thomas; and good luck attend
you'll"
Besides. 4 yacht race would fur
nish an agreeable topic az converse
ton nowadays. Who Is not tired Of
the north pole row, the Pine
Ball. fuss. the suffagettes. the
Thaw trial, and CannonismY And.
heavens abovel The Brownsville
fracas IS on the Job again, tool II
Sir Thomas can start something
new and pleasant. We are for him
even stronger than we ever were
before, come 70 think Of II, Bless
ed are the peacsmakers-Which in
cluCos those who ALPHABETICALLY
change the subject at the psychic
logical moment
The Big Stick Rdmonishes the
holders Of the Americas Cup not
20 haggle unnecessarily over the
rules. Give good Sir Thomas q
fighting chance 20 get that which
his generous heart most passionate
y longs for. Be as good a sport as
he IS, gentlemen, and play the
game.
The Big Stick hopes that Il may
be both heard and needed.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Was 1t Cu1lom or LorImerf

From Golfers Weekly.
When Mr.. Crane had been selected by
Mr.. Taft, at the suggestion Of William
Kent there occurred the following con-
versation with a Senator from Illinois:
Mr.. Knox-Senator. the administration
contemplates appointing Charles r. Crane
Minister TO China. What do you think?
The Senator-Let me see, what IS the
salary?
Mr.. knOX-S12 600.
The Senator-Oh. Mr.. Secretary. a place
like that ought to go TO one Of the boys
that do the real work
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
BETTER Than Nothing.

From the Kansas CITY Star.
Douglas Inglish. Of Lamar, Mo, had a
friend who failed to answer his letters
Mr. Inglish sent him a ''predigested" let
ter to sign and mail back as follows:
Douglas Inglish, Lamar. Mo: I am,
and have been. too darned lazy 70 write
you. I have promised so often that I
doubt my ability TO tell the truth. I am
dead. TO all intents and purposes, so far
as writing is concerned II I could mus
ter sufficient energy / would write, but as
1 am shy on both energy and inclination.
I shall only write my name" Here the
writer left a blank, with directions 70
sign If not dead" This letter brought
an answer.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
AN EERIE TIME.

The woodland pixies gayly prance
Upon the green.
And all the fairies join the dance
At Halloween.
The city elves in methods queer
Themselves demedn;
Make gates and doormats disappear
At Halloween.
So many pranks disturb our homes,
Homes once serene,
A fellow has TO believe in gnomes
At Halloween.
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Extremely Large.

From tho s. Louis star.
The returns in your business are large,
I suppose, said the caller 70 the joke
smith
They were last week" admitted that
worthy. Il got seven manuscripts back
from one publisher"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

1T will be interesting TO hear what
Richard Croker has 70 say when the first
bunch OF suffragettes hits him for an
expression says the Nashville Tennes-
sean. But why should the suIragettes
bother Richard, or Richard the SUI
fraEettes?
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
THE UNSEEN BLUsHEs.

Full many a sirl is born to blush unseen
And waste the sweetness that belonged 70 her
BY leaving home TO join the ''Burlesqus Queen"
And blush id 10. for SIS per.
Buffalo News
The boost Of lmelght and the caIciums power.
The cheeks 4 rouge and blondinod curiS that wave
Await alike the inevitable hour
The Taths Of 'gayety" lead % the grave"
-KanSas City star.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

1T might DO going too far 70 say that
President Taft IS leading this movement
TO get rid Of Uncle joe but Sc has his
sympathy, and II his aid is needed 10
force the issue, It win be forthcoming. %
says the Terro Haute Tribune. Inter
esting. extremely interesting, and impor-
tant-if truel
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1Ir. Cannon and Waterways.

From the Springfield Republican.
Nlr CamoE's reported opposition 20 The Prssi-
dents scheme Of limited and carefully supervised
bond Issues for waterways Improvements may wear
away. Naturally. perhaps. the Speaker prefers tbs
old system ~ animal Congressional hDIrou-1ati1ns
which enables him 10 keep in line members who
desire slice Tor their districts
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

The day after Mr. Taft finishes that
swing around the circle" he viii run
over TO Connecticut for a couple OF days;
after that, he VIII hesitate IN Washing
ton a trine OF time, then drop down 10
Norfolk for a spell. Mr.. Taft evidently
finds Il hard 70 shake of old habits
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

How is your courtship coming along?"
"Oh. fairly we'll"
Are you getting any nearer her
father?'
- tride since fan began. We've moved
IN from the front veranda to the parlOr
and he's moved In from the back porch
TO the kitchen"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Mr.. Poultney Bigelow once located a
lake Of water on the Isthmus OF Panama
that was not there at al. II Mr Peary
wants TO say something sarcastic. he
might advise DR.. Cook 90 send Mr.. Bige-
low 10 look up those records on top Of
Mount Mckinley.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
4 DeninI.

From the Kansas City Times
It Is now said that Jack never climbed
the beanstaIk a peasant who sat under
the vine and watched him with a tele-
scope reports that Jack went up about
twcnty-seven feet, slept there al night,
and came back with his magazine story
about killing the giant.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
The DucaI Question.

Child, you seem agitated."
Mama. I think the duke Will ask me
the old, old question tonight"
well. my daughter, you want 20 have
your answer pat. Here IS an exact state
ment OF what your father IS worth"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

The wind-up OF the mayoralty cam
paisn is bound TO bring relief to New
York, no matter which way the election
goes It must be extremely trying on
ordinarily decent people-of whom Man
haitian boasts not few.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Fair Enough.

why do you hand me this almanec7"
Inquired the prominent citizen.
$50 that you may pick out the anee-
dotes 20 DO attached TO your interview"
explained the man who was getting Up
the magazine article TT is only fair to
give Won q choice
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

The new custom-house philosophy Is
somewhat hard to understand. setring
thief to catch a thief would seem 70
be justified on occasions, to be sure; but
to keep the first aforesaid thief on the
pay roll after the catching-wen. that
somehow, appears to be a different story
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Mr. WIcI.ersham,r stntemcnt.

From the New York Evening Post
Attorney General Wickersham states With clearness
and force the ground 90 which the government viii
appeal from the decision Of JudEc Holt IN the mat.
ter OF tn indictments OF sugar trust oficialA
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Mr.. Bannard's support.

From the New York Giole.
Mr.. Barnard has behind him united Republican
support. and a year ago Taft carried New YORK City
by Bo00. 70 also has a largo following among
independent Democrats. Ho has with him thou
sands of INDEPENDENTS
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Mr. Peary thinks It impossible that
Knud Rasmussen talked with those Es-
kimos. Mr.. Peary gathers that impress
sion. perhaps. from the fact that Mr.
Rasmussen did not ask Mr.. Peary's per-
mission.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

II Mr.. Crane had displayed the same
inclination TO silence a few weeks ago
that he Is displaying now, there never
would have been any change IN the Chi
nese programme.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Grand Old Texas IS 20 receive an ad-
ditional $4,000 In fines from the Standard,
it seems. The Standard must be getting
tired paying money to Grand Old Texas.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
The Indiana Cook.

Your cook has been with you six
months, You say?"
'Six months and two weeks" answered
the indianapolis man.
quite long time for a cook to re-
MAN."
Well she's got 10 stay until she fin
ishes her novel; She's using US for
types
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Mr.. Tafts statement that he will step
down and out four years hence" contains
a hint OF revision downward not alto
gether expected or suggested in any cam
paign promise.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

"A little Of that Aldrich sauce for
Uncle joe II you please. Mr. Presi-
dent insist the Speakers friends. It
may be. however. that the supply is ex-
hausted.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
MIR. Dickinson ana the Senate.

From tho Chnttanooga Times.
Mr., Dickinsons statement relative n tho Senator
ship has 'Barkis Is viilin' ring. When one
sDeaks u riaco as "a distinguished and honorable
Cffcc. ono that any Tenncsecan should BE- proud 30
au." 81 IS safe guess that be would n1. decline
the aforesaid distinguished and honorable"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Transformation wrought Chicago viii
not be Chicago any longer when this
contamination is effected.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
FolIows SHINING Example,.

From the Boston Transcript
wilkins is quite a star as an after
dinner speaker"
star He's a regular moon. The full
er he gets, the brighter he becomes
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Mr.. Taft probably IS willing 20 admit.
however. that little Mississippi steam
boating now and then is relished By the
wlsest men-especially a mighty little.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Owing to the failure OF the chilli crop
in Mexico. the output OF chill con carne
viii be extremely limited this fall. It is
an I'll crop failure that blows no good,
as you might say.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

We are a funny people," says the
President. Before the railroad comes.
everybody is for IT, A month after II
comes everybody is against it but the
town council" That is not funny-it IS
politics. generally.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

The model husband has been found
in Chicago" says the Wheeling Intelli-
gencer. Well. he ought TO be hustled
back home. or he may lose his reputation
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

That well known American peeress.
Countess Szechenyi is denied the privi-
lege OF sitting down IN the presence OF
that other American peeress recently Gre
aied. the Duchess Of War, unless the
duchess motions the countess that II
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Mr.. burton on the Tarin.

From the Ohio State Journal
senator Burton eoutsives 20 find time between CT
plantations that tho wicked newspapers arc miucpre
seuting his attitude as a th0rOugh-going downward
rsvisionist 20 defend tho upward revision Of tho
tariff
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

And so the sugar trust swindlers are
to escape punishment. Disappointing. OF
course, but not particularly surprising.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

vendors Of chestnuts must answer IN
court" says the Atlanta Constitution. We
supposed the worm would turn on the
musical comedies somewhere along the
line.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Harry Thaw seems to have plenty Of
money with which TO purchase everv-
thing except the one thing he desires
above all others.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Anyway, women IN Congress would force
the men to talk less, and It is difficult
to see how that could fail 20 bring about
an Improvement.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

viii be all right for tho time be-
ing. 1t is to be hoped, however, that the
duchess is not a cat
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Perhaps Mr.. TIllman is excusable in a
measure. however. You see, he IS some
what out Of the habit Of dining with
Presidents.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

II was a mistake. In ell probability.
not 70 have made October two months
long in the beginning.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Nearly everybody has been suggested
for the Chinese mission now, except Mr..
Bellamy Storer.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Not More Than once,

From An Exchange.
Tourist suppose travellers often fail
over this cliff.
than once.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
A Fine Model.

In case the Representing plan
You would begin.
Just initiate the Jack-o-lan-
Terms grin.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Mr.. Taft's. contributions 20 the Smith
sonian Institution probably viii not be
many. or especially remarkable, II he
ever makes any.
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o. subaenuent Importnnce.

I'VE never know what heights posterity
may award us"
How now2''
Jonah probably thought he didn't
amount 10 much, yet he has furnished
the grounds for countless heresy trials"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Mr.. Folks Boom.

from tho Omaha Bee
Down in Missouri Folk songs arise on tbs air and
the natives ask TO DO shown why thelr Joe should
not lead the chorus.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
WHAT

G. Lee. Of Georgia, one Of our
handsomsst and most accomplished
young Congressman. VIII be opposed
for reelection by a Judge Moses
Wright Congress has been in need
q a frst-class Moses Cor quite a
SPELL, but g. has been pretty
hustling sort Of Congressman up to
date.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Says Mr. Jenries TO Mr.. Johnson, and
says Mr.. Johnson 70 Mr.. Jeffries. says
thevt
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Christinn SoIdierr-

Tho late Gen. Howard believed that
good soldiers are good Christians. Once
no was asked by civilian whether there
Is any prejudice against the Christian IN
the army. He replied: "On the contrary.
the soldiers. all things being equal. relied
more upon the man who feared God and
tried TO keep His commandments. A man
might be processing Christian and yet
be a weak, snivellng. good-for-nothing
fellow, and they considered all such as
hypocr.tes; but the man who loved and
feared God did his duty better kept his
gun cleaner and minded his own bust
ness more, and did every duty with self
sacrifice and fearlessness. Because a
man was a Christian he lost no credit
with his company or with his com
mander"
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
CHAT OF THE FORUM.
NIr. Raamussen Snnrc

Mr.. Rasmussen Spares Us.
From the Chicago Record. Herald
One Pas0n why We Ike Knud Rasmussen Is that
he doesn't threaten to come over and lecture
about IL
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Feminine Inventions.

An investigator finds that American
women have made many mechanical In
vent.ons Among them are machine
for driving barrel hoops, steam gen
orator. a b1ling press. a steam and fume
box. an automatic floor Tor elevator
shafts a rail- for street railways. an
electric apparatus. packing for piston
rods locomotive wheels, a railway tie,
a stock car a boring machine FOR drill
irg gun stocks. &c. That Is an edityinE
list. but mere man must stll button bis
w!fe's dress up the back
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Mr.. Dcbs' Verbal Product.

From The Boston Hemld.
Up In Springfield Eugene Debs spoke Of himself
as ono Of tho producing wOrkingmon- Happily. such
product as his Is not in many mems mouths
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
AND THINGS


The English poodle IS a creature Of
luxury. Fancy cold weather waistcoats
for pet dogs made by tailors OF the first
class are now sold in London. These
waistcoats are Of the finest materials
they are braided and exquisitely finished
Tho buttons are Of gilt. ivory. or Of real
silver. The waistcoats are made single
and double breasted Silver brushes with
the dogs monogram on the back. charms
In the shape Of mirrors, and silver heads
are also sold 10 owners Of dogs.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
Graft in Philadelphia

The municipal campaign in Phnadel-
phia Is for the election OF a district at
torney. but It IS almost as agitated as
that I'm New York City. The big bosses
IN the Quaker City are not accused OF
levying graft" upon the various forms
OF traffic In evil. That S. supposed 20
so 20 the lesser local chieftains. The
more substantial loot OF the rulers Of
Philadelphia, Is derived from contracts.
There are two chief contracting firms.
those Of MCNichol and ware II is
calculated that Up 20. 1906 the contracts
which McNichors firm alone had from
tho city amounted 70 so 100000. Years
ago this firm was handling $1,000
worth Of city business a year. According
to recent computations, NcNichOl and the
Wares have MIXED the city to the tune
Of 100000 Individually these men are
milliOuaires many times over, and they
have attained such financial eminence
since they actively entered politics-that
IS 20 say within the last fifteen years.
They have made most OF their money
subsequent 70 McNichoIs rise 10 domi-
mating power IN the ring.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30
MIR. RooseveIt's Souvenirs.

From the Providence Journal
Col Roosevelt has not yet sent home the hrs. con
Se1nnent Of British East African souvenir postal
cards Perhaps there is delay In developing Ker-
mit's films
The Washington herald., 1909-10-30

Read BinG7fls Buglo tomorrow.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
NOTICE OF SHERIFF,s SALE.

By tue of an execution and order
Of sale duly issued by the Clerk OF the
Circuit Court Of the County of Morrow,
State of Oregon, dated the 18Th day OF
August, 1909, in certain action in tie
Circuit Court for eald county and state,
wherein John Zollinger. Plaintiff, re-.
covered judgment against A. r ley. W.
F. Cowdrey ard Oscar Schaffer for the
sum of One hundred and forty-fye dol
lars, with interest thereon at the rate of
per cent. per annum from the Goth day
of April, 1903, less the interest thereon
up to and including July IS, 1903, and
the further sum OF twenty five dolars
attorneys fee, and costs and disburse-
ments taxed at fifteen dollars, and less
the sum of ......... paid on the prin-
cipal on said July IS, 1908. on the Goth
day of July, 1909,
Notice is hereby given that will on
Saturday. the 25th day of Septembe
1909, at 2 O'Clock p. m. of said day, at
the front door of the court house in
Heppner, Morrow County, Oregon, sell
at Public auction to the highest bidder
for cash in hand. the following described
property, to wit: Lots One and Two,
of Block Four of the Original Town of
Dairyville. Oregon, taken and LEVIED
upon as the property of the said A.
Riley, or so much thereof as may be
necessary to satisfy the said Judgment
in favor of John Zollinger and against
said A. Riley, w. F. Cowdrey and Oscar
Schaffer together with all costs and dis
bursements that have or may accrue,
A26-S23 E. NJ. SHUT, Sheriff.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
Big Grizzly Killed.

The first genuine grizzly that
has been seen in the western spur
of the Blue mountains for seyerai
years was killed by Charley Cox
one day last week.
Mr.. Cox was hunting deer on
the head waters of Butter creek
about 25 miles east of Heppner,
when he ran onto Odd Ephraim'
and brought him down with well
directed shot.
The bear was brownish gray in
color and weighed about 500
pounds. Mr. Cox was careful in
saving the skin, head and clawg
which he will keep as a coveted
trophy.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02

As yet very few people realize the
great advantages Public Land scrip offers
as a means of obtaining title to govern
ment | and. Those who do are avail ng
themselves of the opportunity and the
records of the various land offices in the
Northwest show that thousands OF acres
have been scripped in the past year,
mostly by scrip issued under Congress
ional Act of July let, 1898, al d usually
known as Northern Pacific scrip. The
N. P. Railway Co. has appointed the C.
B. Towers Co., of Miles City. Montana,
who are acknowledged to be the mos,
extensive scrip dealers OF the Northwes
its agent in the sale of this scrip.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02

Judge Harris handed down an
opinion this week on the case of
the Slate of Oregon VS. II. II.
Fletcher, charged with conducting
a saloon in violation of the local
option law, which was heard at the
April term Of Circuit Court. The
Judge holds that the City of Con-
don is legally dry as the result
of the vote at the last election and
states his reasons in a somewhat
lengthy document Condor Globe.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
Cash Sent for Bail.


J. A. Earhart, president of n
bank in Kansas, Tuesday sent a
draft for SO, 900 to the First Ma
tional bank of this city to be put
up for bail for Chas. Earhart who
is now in the county Jail. Owing
to other charges Earhart was not
given his liberty. Earhart's at
torney, Sam E. Van Vac.or is
out of town and the matter will
rest until his return.
The Kansas banker is brother
of the prisoner.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
LOU KINNEY
is KILLED
Top of Head Blown off
With a Rifle.

"A hurry VI tACIteuICHu PIcNhiie.
last Thursday forenoon when San
Mccullough brought in the news
that Lou Kinney had been acci.
dentally killed with rifle up neal
the old Hamilton mill site.
Mr.. Kinney was out taking q
vacation, having left this city on
Monday with Vic Groshens for a
deer hunt.
Having made previous arrange
ments for his family to join him,
Mrs. Kinney and daughter Mabel
went up Wednesday to the Rasmus
camp and left Mr.. Kinney in the
vicinity of the old Hamilton mill
where he wanted to hunt for a
short time.
Going up to the Rasmus head.
quarters Mrs. Kinney and daugh-
ter came back to where Mr.. Kinney
was and Thursday morning wanted
HIM to 60 up to Ditch creek. Hav-
ing found deer signs where he was
hunting, Mr.. Kinney wanted to
stay short time where he was,
while the family was anxious to
get up to the Rasmus camp.
| While debating the question
whether to 60 or stay Mr.. Kinney
Was holding his gun and in some
manner that will never be known
the weapon WAS discharged, the
ball striking him in the side of the
head.
The wound was frightful one,
the whole top of the head being
torn of.
Mabel Engle WAS the only eye
witness to the terrible affair, but
could not tell exactly how the gun
was discharged.
Soon after the terrible accident
Sam Mccullough came along and
taking a horse that the young lady
was riding, came to town for help.
A number Of Heppner people went
to the scene of the accident and
the body was brought to this city
and taken to Yeager's undertaking
rooms.
Coroner Winnard held an in
quest over the remains in this city
Friday evening.
The following jury was empan-
eled:
D. C. Gurdane, ]. L. Yeager, M.
A. Leach, Mr.. Case, Sam Meadows
and Thomas Brennan.
After taking testimony and get
ting all the evidence possible the
jury brought in a verdict that de-
ceased came to his death by the
discharge of gun in his own
hands, but was unable to determine
just how the accident happened.
The funeral was conducted Sun
day from the family home by Rev,
Airheart, the Elks and X. Of P.
orders having charge. The funeral
was largely attended.
Mr.. Kinney WAS man we'll
known and well liked.
He carried $4,000 life insurance
In the Bankers Life.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-09-02
The --LATEST Nan in the World

would not be contented to be kept in
the house and duing nothing by rheu-
matism. Neither ere you who are al
ways busy and active. Then don't ne
glect the first twinpe OF an ache or pain
that you might think is just crick."
Rub we'll with Ballard's Snow / iniment
and no matter Whist the trouble is it will
disappear at once. Sold bv Paterson
Il Son.