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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

Media. Pa. Jan. Mrs. Florence
N. Erb. on trial with her sister. Mrs.
Catherine Beiscl for the murder OF
j. CLAYTON Erb. was the first witness
called by the defense today Before
she was called the defense suocre led
In having their exhibits introduced as
evidence.
Mrs. Reisei will testify after other
witnesses have been examined
The defense opened by an address
10 The jury outlining the contenuo1
that Mrs Catherine Beisal shot her
brother in-law to death after fierce
struggle in selfdefense. during which
she wrested the pistol from him In
the encounter the weapon was acci
dentally fired. leaving smoke In the
hallway. the jury was told. The de-
Tense argued that when Mrs Ee.ssI
secured the revolver she shot yep l'y
and in the smoke did not know how
Jar she was from Erb who reiterated
towards his bedroom. receiving three
81 the bullets into his body The Jury
vas also informed that Erh had SOUGHT
in every way TO rid himself OF his wife
by making il most unpleasant for her
at Red Gables when he was unable TO
bring charges that would sustain the
divorce proceedings. Their many al
legged quarrels and fights were repeat
ed verbally to the jury.
Mrs. Erb collapsed and tainted and
had TO be carried from the room In her
chair just before adjournment She
was revived and returned as the de
Tense concluded the address 10 the
jury.
The commonwealth closed without
having produced throughout the four
days proceedings any evidence 70
prove that Captain Erb was willed as
a result of a murderous' plot by the
defendants. his widow and her sister.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
PRY BALL FROM MOUTH
Man Forced Billiard Sail Into Hts
Mouth on a WAGER

San Francisco, Jan. ON wage
John Robbins. an Oakland man
forced billiard ball into his mouth
II required three hours effort TO re
move Il. and in the operation It was
found necessary TO extract several c.
his teeth.
Robbins. who was almost choked 70
death. of course won the wager. $3.50.
but he will be out OF pocket when the
doctors oil Is received.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
66sANoo-ioNes6Ar RACE
Italian and indian TO Run M<rsshea In
6utslo Tonight.

ItaIlan and Indisn 20 RIn N@rathen In
eunsle Tonight.
Buffalo. Jan e.-Coming here from
his honeymoon. accompanying by his
bride OF four DAYS Tom 10. >toat. th.,
famous Indian runner. viii inu a rae,
tonight over the fun Marathon dis
lance with Dorando Pietri porandc
and Lor yboat met recently in Madison
Square Garden. New Nork the latter
winning. and tonishts race has AT
tracted much attention among local
sports.
Tonight's race was originally set for
yesterday. New Years day. but Long
boats matrimonial arrangements amt
other reasons caused the postpone.
ment
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

81 Russian Strikers Doomed to Death.
fekaterinoslav. Russia. Jan. "A
military court pronounced forty-one
death sentences. OF which nine were
for recent crimes. Thirty-two of the
condemned men were strikers in the
railroad troubles OF October. 1905.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
40 Died In Lick Branch Mine.

Charleston, w. a.. Jan. 2 Chief
Mine Inspector John Laing. who is in
vestigating the explosion in the Lick
Branch mine in Mcdowell county, has
wired Governor Dawson that the last
body had been taken from the mine
forty. nine In all.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
Two KILLED Rx East Train

Buffalo. Jan. "A fast mail train
TN the New York Central railroad bore
down on a gang Of riveters al work on
the Broadway subway. killing two Of
them and injuring a third.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
TWO DROWN FORDING RIVER
Swift Current Swept the Horses From
Their Feet

Roanoke. Va. Jan. Clarence Dent
and Luther Dent aged eighteen and
nineteen years respectively. were
drowned in the Roanoke river near
this city. The two brothers. with a
third brother, were fordlng the stream
IN q wagon. when the swift current
swept the horses from their feet Clar
ence and Luther were thrown into the
water. but the third boy managed O.
reach the bank.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
Death from swallowed Ne.dl.

Logansport. Ind. Jan. "A needle
that he had swallowed six months ago
recently pierced the heart OF William
o. Pyles and he died instantly.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

Pottsville, Pa. Jan. . - Ice from
seven 10 ten inches thick is being har
vested in this vicinity Nearly every
icehouse has already been filed.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
FREIGHT PIER BURNS

Atlantic Transport companys Balti
more Pier Destroyed.
Baltimore. Jan. ?. - Thousands OF
dollars worth OF European freight just
arrived was destroyed by fire at the
piers OF the Atlantic Transport com.
pany. The pier. which was 500 fee,
long and 100 feet wide. and its con
tents have been completely destroyed
The loss is estimated at 5000. 900. Gov
cred by insurance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

Berlin. Jan. THE emperor was
very coldly greeted by the populace
when he passed through the streets
FOR PotsdaI there being no demon
stration OF any kind.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
TWO KILLED BY CAvE-lN
6odies 81 Miners Discovered By Men
Going &c Work

gong &c WOrk.
Butler Pa. Jan AS the result OF
oaVe-in al the Muddy Creek mine.
near jacksonville William Campbell
and Plummer F1eeger were killed ano
large section OF the mine was dam
aged The two men operated cutting
machine and when the cavein &C
CURED were alone in the mine Miners
going o. work found the cavern and
extricated the bodies.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
oneqea Murcerer nrre.,.o.

Baltimore. Jan. .. John Lewis.
alias John Banks negro. was arrest.
ed here on tho charge Of having muir
dered James Undertake in a saloon
at Richmond. Va. sir years ago by
shooting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
DIED IN CHURCH

Broker Expires After MAKING Speech
az New Years Services
New York. Ian. Thomas Perkins
siNts nine years old. a member OF the
New York cotton exchange. died sud
denly in his pew IN the First Presby.
terrain church. Brooklyn. just after
making a speech at the New Yeas
services.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

A discontented person is almost as big
bore as one who Is seli-satisfied.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05

A woman's idea OF doing charity work
T. 70 get somebody else to give the money
for IT,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
KNAPP AGAIN SWORN IN

Has Been Interstate Conmeree Com.
missioner Since 1891.
Washington. Jan lin the pres
ence % most Of the members and OH
ciais OF the commission Chairman
Martin A Knapp was sworn IN for the
third time ar Interstate commerce
commissioner for q term OF seven
years Mr. Knapp has been a com
missioner continuously since Feb Pc
1891 and chairman Of the commission
most o. This time
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
BOOM BRYAN FOR 1912
Kansas Democrats to Form Corpora
tion TO Run Papers.

ton 10 Run Papers.
Topeka. Kan. Jan. AT a meeting
of leading Democrats Of this state 1t
was decided to incorporate under the
state laws as an educational society
and maintain headquarters in Topeka.
Plans also contemplate the establish
ment Of Democratic weekly papers in
every county in the state. William ].
Bryan's nomination for the presidency
in 1912 was advocated.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
COOL HEAD
AVERTS HORROR
Audience Cults Burning Theatre
While Show Continues.
NONE SERIOUSLY INJURED

Fireman Of Erie, Pa Opera House
Discovered Blaze, and After Calling
on Actors % Continue. Requested the
Audience to File out-scores Taker
From Windows BY Ladders.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-01-05
MRS. ERB ON
STAND TODAY
First Witness Called by De-
tense in Murder Trial.
SISTER WILL ALSO TESTIFY

Defense Claims Captain Erb Was Shot
BY Mrs. Bcissl After a Fierce Strug-
gle In self-Oefense. During When
She wrested the Pistol From Him.
Prosecution Failed to Prove Plot.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Play Ball.

The stores in Heppner are this week
being drained of every basket they have
in stock. The cause OF his is only q
natural occurrence and is the outgrowth
of ball game to be played by the
bachelors, (or hog element and the
benedicts.
That the game will be "h umdinger'
there is no doubt at all, and some fast
and furious plays will be in evidence.
The lineup of the teams are vet a
matter of speculation, but Jeff Neel
will hold down the sack at first, for
those whe have crossed over the pond
into eternal bliss, and for this occasion
has reserved sack of his fathers wool
for breast protector. Bob Wiley and
Ed Patterson are busily engaged max
ing up pads from old shaves and hair
cuts and are expected to do some clever
stunts on the diamond. along with the
other artists who have: e::signed up.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Great Interest.

The revival meeting going on at the
South Methodist church grows in at.
tendance and interest. "Wild Bill''
breaches with sympathy, pathos, show
ing earnestness, and at times with in
tense fury. His style is unique. His
language at times rough, and by some
open to criticism, but ever and alway 8
his roughness is applied to subject
which may be said to deserve a rough
handling.
lie is uncompromising with sin, de-
ceit and hypocrisy. We predict for him
and the meeting, that if the church
people will do their part as Christians,
the results will be something to sur
prise or aetonish the public. He is the
n an whom the common people will
hear gladly. His fearless manner is
what we need. Success to him and the
church..
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
REACHING THE SPOT
IL Can he Done, So Scores of Hepp.
ner Citizens Say.

To cure an aching back,
The pains of rheumatism,
The tired-out feelings,
You must reach the spot-get at the
cause.
In most cases tits the kidneys.
; Doan's Kidney Pills are for the kid
neys.
Thos. Morgan. Heppner, Ore, saws:
81 feel it my duty to speak good word
10 favor of Doan's Kidney Pills. l sui-
fered for several years from kidney COM
plant and rheumatism. The attacks
were so severe that was laid up for a
week or ten davs ut a time. l finally
learned Of Doan's Kidney Pills and pro-
cured box at the Socum Drug Co.
This remedy went at once TO the seat of
the trouble and gave me great reliet."
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster -Milburn Co.. Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- and
take no other.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

The lone high school team met the
local school boys here last SUNDAY in a
game OF bise ball. The lone lads won
with a score of IL to s. Some clever
PLAYS we're made on both sides and in
all was an interesting game.
c. R. Kluger, the jeweler, 1860 Vlr-
Qinia Ave, Indianapolis, Ind, writes:
81 was so weak fro.n kidney trouble that
| could hardly walk hundred feet.
Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cleared my complexion. cured my back
ache and the irregularities disappeared.
and l can now attend to business every
day, and recommend Foleys Kidney
Remedy to all sufferers, as it cured me
after the doctors and other remedies
had failed" Socum Drus Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Ia by Hands

will get into mischief often it means a
burn or cnt or scald. Apply Ballard's
Snow Iiniment just as soon as the acci.
dent happens, and the pain will be re
lieved while the wound will heal quickly
and nicely. A sure cure for syrains,
rheumatism and all pains.
Price 25c, SOC and $l.OO q bottle.
Sold bv Patterson & Son.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Foley's Honey and Tar clears the air
passages, stops the irritation in the
throat, soothes the inhamed membranes
and the most obstinate cough disap-
pears. Sore and inflamed lungs are
healed and strengthened, and the cold
is expelled from the system. Refuse
any but the genuine in the yellow pack
age. Sold by Slocum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Strayed or Stolen.

One brown two-year-old
horse branded L [ b, con
nected UB on left thigh. He
was last seen in the Wilson
Prairie pasture in the south
western part of Morrow
county. Any one knowing
of the whereabouts of this
horse who will let me I know
will be rewarded for their
trouble.
JOSEPH PUTNAM,
Monument, Oregon.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Geo. Thomson, Harry Duncan, Louis
Pearson ana Garfield Crawford went
down Willow creek Sunday, to the
Swaggarr and McAtee and Hynd. Thorn.
son ranches. The boys say that there
is great change in these ranches and
that within three wears they will be the
finest ranches between this city and the
Junction. Messrs. SwaggaIt ara Nc
Atee have leveled off nearly 160 acres of
fine bottom land for alfalfa, while Mr..
Thomson has field of 100 acres now in
perfect condition and will have from 80
to 20 more ready by next spring. New
houses and barns are going to be built
and homes equaled by none ir the
county will be found on these fertile
farms at Jordan Siding.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Mrs. Jack Mills and little son George
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Swag-
CART, at Jordan Siding Saturday and
Sunday. Jack and his family will move
to the Jordan farm, where they have
interests, Immediately after the close of
school.
Claus Johnson was in town yesternoy
from Democrat Gulbh.
HIP Hyland was an Incoming pas
senger yesterday evening.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Northern Pacific Railway Co. List No. c4579
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
US. Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon,

U. 8. Land Onice at The Dalles Oreaon,
April ], 1909
Notice is hereby given that the Northern Pa.
cific eRailway Company, whose post Office ad-
dress is st. Paul, Minnesota has this End day Of
March. 1909 filed in this office Its application to
select under the provisions of the Act of Con-
gress, approved July 1898 go Stat 597, 62C) the
NW4 Sw14 section 33 tp, 4 S II 26 L w. M.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described or desiring to object because
of the mineral character OF the land, or for
any other reason, to the disposal to applicant,
should file their atiidavits of protest in this
Office on or before the 10Th day of May, 1909.
APPS May lS c. W. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

a cough that has been hanging on for
over two months by taking Ballard g
Horehound Syrup. If you have a cough
don't wait-stog it 1t once with this won-
defnl remedy. Splendid tor coughs,
cold on chest, influenza. bronchitis and
pulmonary troubles. Price Csc, SOC and
81 90. Sold by Patterson & Son.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Hoarse coughs and stuffy colds that
may develop into pneumonia over night
are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and
Tai, and it soothes inflamed membranes,
heals the lungs, and ex sels the cold
from the system. Sold by Slocum Drug
Co
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Pneumonia Follows La Grippe.

Pneumonia often follows la grippe but
never follows the use of Foley's Ho ey
and Tar, tor la grippe coughs and deep
seated colds. Refuse any but the gen.
uine in the yellow package. Sold by
Slocum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
VOL. "a.
Dick Neville Suicides.

Word has been received in this city
that Dick Neville, formerly of this
place, committed suicide by shooting
himself. Mr.. Neville left Portland end
went to Astoria where he committed
the rash actE
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

Department of the Interior.
US Land Office at The Dalles, Oregon.
April 90, 1909.
Notice is hereby given that George r. W.
Mead. of Lexington. Oregon, who on January
18th, 1904, made homestead entry (seral No,
0l651l, No. 1898, for SEA NW14 sWk NEA and
NWAS EA, Section 81, and for NWk NE4
Section 81 additional entry, Township South
Range 26 East, Willamette Meridian, has
filed notice of intention to make final five
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described. before W. o. Hill, County
Clerk, at his Office. at Heppner, Oregon. on the
10th day of June. 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses:
VIC Scott, W. P. Mcmillan Ernest W. Moy-
ers and Frank M. Parker, all OF Lexington
Oregon.
May June 10 C. W. MOORE, Register.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Plain sewing and gentleman's wash
ing. Satisfaction guaranteed. Sewing
Sheets, l0c and up; pillow cases
l0c and up; Aprons same; Skirts 81 80
and up. Mrs. JOE KLEIN.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Morrow County Schools.

: tied the 81 hool in district No. 30. Nil
. Minnie Baker is the teacher. The bniI(
: ing is good, but needs painting. Tn
: is one of the few school buildings
3 the county which is properly Lighted
g The light is admit ed from the rear an
left side. The furniture is very good
TIE black board is fair, but there shoul
be more of it. The windows are pre-
vded with good shades. A map of tn
United States and physiological char
are furnished. There shonld be a die
tionary provided. However, this dis
trict is small and the property valua
ton rs not very large, but the peopl,
always vote good school levy, anc
they do the best they can toward pro-
viding good equipment for the school
There were IA pupils present, and all
seemed to be orderly and diligent in
their work.
In the afternoon, l visited the high
school at lone short time. Most of
the pupils were engaged in examination
work. Prof. Garland reported the
work moving along satisfactorily.
The following day l visited the school
in district No. 8. Miss Julia Agee is
the teacher. This is small school,
only seven being enrolled. The build
ing is fair, but the furniture is poor. The
blackboard is good. but too small. The
windows are in need of shades. The
school ia provided with a map of Ore
gon and Washington, the National En-.
cyclopedic d ctionary, splendid plane
tarium, and several library books.
The walls are decorated with a number
of appropriate pictures. The outbuild-
ings neeb some repairing. The::pupils
are all small, but they are interested in
their work and are making very good
progress.
On the Goth inst, visited the Agri.
cultural college at Corvallis. 1 had the
pleasure of seeing the cadet regiment
drilling upon the campus. The boys
acquitted themselves with much credit.
They will be well prepared to sustain
,he reputation of the school when they
make the trip to the A-Y-P exposition.
also had the pleasure OF attending the
assembly of the students. 1t would be
,ard to find finer body of young men
md Young women. The students were
addressed by State Superintendent J.
Ackerman, ex-senator Walter Pierce
nd others. also visited some .of the
lssses andothe shops. Everything be.
okened splendid work. In company
Tith A: Bennett, OF Irrigon, and DR..
of the Experiment Station,
visited the dairy department and the
ollege farm. The station is doing ex.
client work and if We succeed in get
ng the dry farm experiment station in
his county, we will see good results
owing from it. l met nearly all of the
lorrow county boys who are attending
ne college. So far as could see, they
re all making good use of their time.
When inquired of the members of
he faculty about the boys, they report
i that they were making good. As an
regonian, | am proud OF the ins,itu-
on, and as citizen of Morrow county.
am proud of the students from this
ounty.
The eighth grade examination oues-
ons have been sent ont, and the exam
att IN will occur on the 18th and l4th
Nav. There will be a goodlv num-
sr of applicants for eigth g.ade di-
omas. S. f. NOTSON,
County Superintendent.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
Dates of Wool Sales.

Pendleton, May "a.
Heppner, May 26, June 10,
July l.
Echo, May 20.
Shaniko, June l, June Is, June
90.
Pilot Rock, June 4.
Baker City, June 5.
Ontario, June 7, June %.
Vale, June 81.
E'gin, June "a.
Alwe-u reliable-The Weekly oregoniaA
Weekly oregoniap-Heppner Gazette
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

The Heppne< Gazette-the news OF Nor.
row County; The Weekly Oregonian-tns
news and thought OF the world. Both at
special price. Inquire or address The
Gazette. Heppner, Or.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

The above is the name of q German
chemical which ie one OF the many val
liable ingredients of Foley's Kidney
Remedy. Hexamethylenetetra is
recognized by medical text books and
authorities as uric acid solvent and
antisepiic for the urine. Take Foley's
Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice
any irregularities, and axoid a serious
MALAY. Slocum Drug Co.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Independent and reliabls-Ths Oregon
IN
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06

Horse bills with good cuts at
the Gazette Office.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1909-05-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION

or the First National Bank, at Hepp-
ner in the State Of Oregon, at the
close OF business, April rs, 1909.
No. 3774
Omaha daily bee., 1909-02-18
GAS FOR PRIVATE BALLOONS
n Brown to ERdeavOr to Get
Provision In the signal
Corps Bill.
FrOm q staff Correspondents

re- EGHH
WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-(special Tele-
gram. 6CoinmissiOner j. NJ. Guild OF the
Commercial club is convinced that Omaha
is the proper starting point for balloon
races Of the future and that %aerOnauts are
toward the Gate City as q
most excellent base Of operations.
providing the government will sell ny
drogen gas TO private parties. MI. Guild.
in q letter % Senator Brown has suggested
an amendment to the signal corps bill
permitting the sale OF hydrogen gas to
private balIoonists. which he believes will
become an enormous fad this year. SEN
stor Brown, realizing the necessity OF in
cressing the signal corps has undertaken
70 get consideration Tor private balIoonists
using hydrogen gas, believing that competi-
tiOn between the government and private
parties in airship maneuyers viii be
productive Of great good.
Senator Brown has taken up with the
War department the question Of per-
hitting the wholesale druggists OF Omaha
and Council Bluffs 10 bid on veterinary
medical supplies needed for the Depart
ment Of Missouri. for the sole reason their
supplies are purchased outside Of the citles
named. WheE local firms are equipped 20
meet compositions and supply ne same.
AR. n. l. Learned o. Omaha. Nho has