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About Heppner gazette. (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912 | View Entire Issue (June 9, 1910)
SUNG M LESSONS Geography Set to Music an Ofd Tima Teaching Scheme. A PLAN OF YANKEE CfilGIN. lOne of the Most Popular Airs In the List Used to Interest the Pupil In , Their Studies Was "Auld Lang Syne" "Bonny Doon" Also Liked. Singing geography was a popular fad iti tlio educational line In New York In olden days, particularly lu up state school districts. It was of Yan kee origin. It was never made part of the common school system of the state, but was taught outside the regular liours. A set of wall maps known as Tel ton's outline maps was used. There were no uumes of geographical divi sions or places on them. The Instruc tor would go over the map on which the lesson was found, pointing out with a pointing rod the different coun tries, cities, rivers, lakes or whatever might be the subject in hand, and at the same time the name of each di vision, place or body of water would lie mentioned In song. The teacher, usually a man, would lead the class chorus as he pointed, and If the sub ject happeued to be political divisions the song would run like this, to the tune of "Bonny Poon:" Let North America be first In our descriptive rhyme rehearsed. I Its northern bound the arctic waves. I Its east the Atlantic ocean laves, p"' The pulf of Mexico we see ! Upon its southern boundary. " Its western and southwestern sides Are washed by the Pacific tides. The geographical verses were con taincJ iu the pupils' test book called "The Key to Pelton's New and Itn j-roved Series of Outline Maps.' Among other things the following Is found In the preface of one of these old time volumes: "With respect to the versification. It Is merely necessary to say that the de sign has been to put all the important geographical localities on the globe. In connection with much valuable matter, in a form which can be most easily committed to memory, and It Is confi dently believed that the exhilarating effect of harmonious sounds will great ly facilitate the acquisition of this knowledge, and care has been taken that none but popular and approved sirs be Inserted In the work." "Auld Lang Syne" appears to have been regarded as an especially "pop ular and approved" air and was often used. In the very first lesson the pu jiils were taught to describe the earth by singing the following to this tune: The earth Is a large ball or globe i Whose surface has been found i Three-fourths with ocean waves sub merged And but one-fourth dry ground. Two hundred millions of square miles Earth's surface does embrace. Eight hundred million people here All find a dwelling place. Tongue twisting names did not em barrass the geographical versifier, al though the enunciation of all the pu pils probably was not perfect when, for example. In the lesson on Asia they sang to the air of "Brace's Ad dress" such lines as these: Now in modulations sweet Asia's rivers we repeat. Obi first in Russia greet, Irtish river next. Lost in sand behold Helmund, Then northward seek Xarkund; Be not turbid Oxua shunned; Xjf t,ral river next !n place, Ulr Attruck and Koor river trace; 4 ' Klzll Irmak then embrace P In our melody. There were thirty-one states In the Union when singing geography was in vogue, aod the pupils were taught to bound each of them In verse. Cali fornia was then the newest state, hav ing been admitted in 1850; was the last on the list, and Its boundaries were thus defined: 'On California's northern side vast Oregon la placed. Both Utah and New Mexico upon the east are traced, tJpon Its southern borders next may Mex ico be found. And broad Pacific's sparkling waves com pose its western bound. In thirty-four stanzas set to the tune of "Bonny Doon" the geography class would make a tour of Europe tnd glean bits of information about various countries and cities visited. The tour would start In this fashion: Now be our Reoprraphle rhymes Transferred to European climes. The grand divisions first we teach With the metropolis of each. Norway, a region bleak and cold, 1 I'.y Christiania Is controlled, i 5vedtn. that Charles the hero bred. Takes Stockholm for its chief and head. ' I?'jF?la In prn;fl expansion sits And to St. Petersburg submits. Austria, with its imperial crown, i Vienna takes for Its chief town. 1 Turkey, in Fiuthern Europe placed. Is by Constantinople graced. Greece, otice for arts and arms re nowned. "With glorious Athens still is crowned. Thus the geography pupils Fang on through the list of European nations and capitals. New York Sun. Enlivened tfie Play. "Monte Crista" was playing to a crowded house in a New York theater. In a box sat a man who had looked on the wine when it was red. When Monte mounted the rock in the sea nnd pxriaimed. "The world is miner the man Iti the box shouted. "What'll you take for Hoboken?" Brooklyn Life. Silence Is a figure of snch. unan swerable, short, cold, but terribly se vere. rarker. TOWER OF LONDON. The Picturesque Old Structure on the v Bank of the Thames. The Tower of London is one of the most l'U'turosiiue pktces In all Eng land. It is located on the north bank of the TIiiur.es and Just east of the business district of I.ondtm. It occu pies about twelve acres and is sur rounded by a broad and shallow moat, lu feudal days it was one of the strongest fortresses in the country nnd was deemed impregnable. It Is now a government storehouse nnd nrmory and, nbove till, one of the sights of London. The moat, which, with the battle ment nnd towers, makes the stone structure such a hoary antiquity. Is bordered within by a lofty castellated walL At frequent Intervals of this part of the structure there are massive flanking towers. Within this wall rises another of similar construction, but of greater height. Here are the various barracks and armories. In the center of all is the lofty keep or donjon known as the White tower. This was erected in the days of William the Conqueror and contains one yf the most charm ing little chapels of Norman design which huve remained till the present day. The White tower was the court of the I'lantagenet kings. In the north west corner Is St. Peter's chapel, now the garrison church. In another part Is the Jewel office, containing crown Jewels of enormous value. One set which you see in the center of a case is said Hitie to be woitu about $15, 000.000. Nearby is the horse armory, contain ing a truly wonderful collection of au cient and mediaeval arms and armor. In the court just beyoud is a slab roflrkiug the spot where Anne Boleyn. wife of Henry VIII.. was beheaded. Similar fates befell many other fa mous personages in English history within the great walls of the Tower of London. Bostou Herald. NIPPED THE REVOLT. Dramatic Manner In Which Zelaya Caged the Conspirators. Zelaya, the extraordinary man who for sixteen years retained the presi dency of Nicaragua, only to lose it be cause he went too far in offending the government of the United States, was never satisfied unless he performed his coups d'etats in the most dramntic fashion possible. This story the New York Sun tells of him: His spies once brought him Informa tion that a revolution was being plan ned by several of his army officers. They were to, meet on a certain even ing at the house of one of the conspir ators to arrange the final details. While they were eagerly discussing the best way to seize the president the door opened and in walked Zelaya himself. "Good evening, gentlemen." he said pleasantly, "I beard you had a party here this evening, and I have dropped in to share the fun. yulte a distin guished gathering. You are discussing military matters, no doubt" He went on, chatting affably for a half hour, while his enemies were torn with fear and suspense. Did he know of the plot? Most of them thought he did and wondered whether they had better not put a bullet in him at once. But be was so cordial, so thoroughly at ease, that they hesitated. Presently be rose, poured out some wine and raised bis glass. "A toast gentlemen," he said. Here's Jong life to tbe president of Nicaragua and confusion to all trai tors!" As be spoke he hurled tbe glass against tbe window, where it smashed in pieces with a crash. The door flew open, and thirty or forty soldiers, who had been waiting outside for the sig nal, rushed In. All the plotters were convicted, but the president dealt leniently with them. Some were Im prisoned and some exiled, but none was shot How Weasels Carry Eggs. One moraine a weasel was surprised crossing the public highway leading from Jedburgh Into Oxnam water, it was observed to be carrying something under its chin and pressed against its slender neck, and when a come aog hlonir!nz to one of the onlookers made a dash at the little creature It dropped its burden a hen's egg and. gliding under the roadside hedge, dis- nneared in the woodland. On heing picked up the egg was found to be without a crack. The nearest poultry ran Is about 300 yards distant from the place where the weasel was lnter- epted. Scotsma n. Spiteful. Patience I bear you're engaged to be married. Piitrice Where in the world did you hear that? My maid told me." 'How did she hear It?" 'A policeman told ber." 'More mystery. How came a police man to know It?" Why. the man you're eueawd to told him when the officer was taking him home:" Yonkers Statesman. The Judge's Joke. Sheriff Guy is responsible for a court f session storr. Once when tbe pres ent lord justice. Clerk, was conduct- ins a Itirv trial he made a small Jest. The audience thought It Its duty to ugh. "Silencer shouted tbe macer i measured tones. "There's nothing to laufeh at:" Westminster Gazette. A Shocking Question. Traveling Man (to hotel clerk at counter) Can I take a bath here? Clerk (lndlgnant)-No, sir; hire a room. Lirplncott't. What Every be? Wain.. Everybody desires good health which is impossible unless the kidneys are sound and healthy. Foley's Kidney Keinfdy should be taken at the first in dication of any ineuulaiity, and a se rious illness mav be averted-. Foley. s Kidney Remedy will restore your kid (leys and bladder to their normal state and activity. All druggists. DOING THEIR DUTY Scores of Ileppner Headers are Learning- the Duty of the Kidneys. To filter the blood is the kidneys' dutv. When tbey fail to do this the kidneys sre sick. 'Backache and many kidney ills . fol low. Urinary trouble, diabetes. Doan'B Kidney Piliu cure them ail. Heppner people endorse our claim. Mrs. Mary A. Thomas, Jof Heppner Oregon, says:" "I can speak just as highly of Doan'a Kidney Pills at this time as I did when I publicly endorsed them several years ago. Off and on for veara my kidneys tronblt d me and I bad considerable backache. 1 expert mented with remedies of various kinds and Doan's Kiuney Pills gave me the greatest relief. I am certain that any one afflicted with kidney complaint will be benefitted by tbe use of Doan's Kid ney Pills." Frr sale by all dealers. Prfce 50 cents, Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other. Sensitiveness of the Phone. Preece has calculated that an audi ble sound is produced iu a telephone by a current of C to 10.13 amperes, and Pellat has calculated that a sound is produced by a difference of potential between the two stations amounting to only one two-thousandth volt. These statements give some idea of the great sensitiveness of the modern telephone, but the sensitiveness of the human ear, which perceives the invisible vi bration of the telephone diaphragm. Is no less remarkable. Washington Star. In No Hurry. "Too many people." said a clergy man, "regard their religion as did the little boy In the Jam closet. His moth er pounced on him suddenly. He stood on tiptoe, ladling Jam with both hands Vora the Jam pot to his mouth. " 'Oh. Jnckyr his mother cried. 'And only last night you prayed to be made a saint!' "His face, an expressionless mask of Jam. turned toward her. " 'Yes. but not till after I'm dead,' he explained." A Matter of Economy. Mrs. Nocash Mercy! You let yous girl off every afternoon? 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By virtue of an execution and order of sale duly issued by the Clerk of tbe Circuit Court of the County of Morrow, State of Oregon, dated the 20th day of May, 1910, in a certrin action in the Cir cuit Court for said County and State, wherein The First National Bank of Heppner, Oregon, a corporation, plaint iff, recovered judgment against Jennie W. Matlock and H. J. Matlock, De fendants, for the sum of Eleven Thou sand nine hundred ninety-one and ISO 100 (111,901.80) dollars, with interest thereon at the rate of 8 per cent per annum frm the 22nd day of March, lylO, and tt e further sum of eleven hundred and no 100 (f 1100 00) dollars attorney's fee, and costs and disburse ments taxed at Cfty-six and 20-100 (J5G20) dollars, on the 22nd day of March. 1010. mm Notice is hereby given that I will on Sotnrday, the 25tl day of June, 1910, at 2 o'clock p m., of said dav, at tbe font door of the Court House in Hepp ner, Morrow County, Oregon, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, the following described property, to wit: The southwest qua' ter ot section thirty (DO), the east half of the southwest quarter and lots three (3) and four (4) of section nineteen (19) ; the east half of the northwest quarter and lots one (1) and two (:') of section thirty one (111), all in townhip two (2) south of range twenty-seven (27) E. V. M. ; also the northeast quarter of the south east quarter and the est balf of the southwest quarter of section twenty-five 25; the southeast quarter and the south half of the northeast quarter of section twenty-four 24 and the north west quarter of the northeast quarter and the north half of the southeast quarter and tbe north half of the south west quarter of section thirtv-tix 36 all in township two 2 south of range twenty-six 26 east of the Willamette Meridian. Taken and levied upon as the prop erty of the said Jennie W. Matlock and H. J. Matlock or so much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy the 'said judgment in favor of the First National Bank of Heppner, Oregon, a corpora tion and against said Jennie W. Matlock and H. J. Matlook, together with all costs and disbursements that have or mav accrue. E. M. SHUTT, Sheriff. By GUS MALLORY, Deputy. Dated at Heppner, Oregon, May 26, 1910. Mav 26 June 23. Notice for Publication. Isolated Tract Public Land Sale. Department of the Interior, U. S. Land Office at LaGrande, Oregon, May 4, 1910. Notice is hereby given that, as direct ed by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, under provisions of Act of Congress approved June 27, 1906 (34 Stats., 517), we will offer at publio sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock a. m., on the 7th day of July, 1910, at this office, the following described land: TheSEBEJ section 17, NEM NE4' section 20 and N2' NWJf fection 21, T. 3 S. R 29 E. W. M. Serial No. 06693. Any persons claiming adversely the above described land are advised to file their claims, or objections, on or before the time designated for sale. F. C. BRAMWELL. Register. COLON R. EBERHARD, Receiver. May 12-Sune 16. Notice for Publication. Department of the Interior, States Land Office at The United Dalles, Oregon, May 4, 1910. Notice is hereby given that Thomas E. McDondel, ol Lexington, Oregon, who, on April 26th 1905. made home stead, (Serial No. 03565 and 05580) No. 14400. for E SY section 13 a d $X NW section 24, and additional Decem ber 3.1909,mr Wtf NE$ NENEJi sec.23, 8EJ SEt section 14, township 1 North raoge 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 rffice at Heppner. Oregon, on tbe 21st day of June, 1910. Claimant names as witnesses: B. S. Clark, J. R. Asbinhurst, Royul E. Tyler and C.J. White, allot Hepp ner. Oregon, Galloway Route. C. W. MOORE, Register. May 12 June 16 Notice For Publication. Department of the Interior, United States Land Office at Tbe Dal es, Oregon, May 11th, 1910. Notice is hereby given that Adam J. Knoblock, of Heppner, Oregon, who, on November ICth 1904, and additional on July 28th, 1909, made homestead ,;(Se rial No. 13979J No. 05110. for SE SEJ section 21. Stf SWtf. 8W? SE section 22, NWJi NE, N NW section 27, and NE NE section 28, town township 3 south, range 25 east Wil lamette Meridian, has filed notice of in tention to make final five-year proof toestablioh claim to the land above de scribed, before W. O. Hill, County Clerk, at his office at Heppner, Oregon, on the 22d day cf June, 1010. Claimant names as witnesses: John P.el'enhrock. Oliver J. Cox, Ar chie R. Cox and Eugene D, (i'lman, all Heppner, Oregon. O. W. RrOORE. RegiMer. Mav 19 June 10 1 CK-JM A.. r... - i for every u?e. Cut generous, ly full. Two hip pockets. Felled seams. Continuous fly. 'rUtrtrilnha MURPHY. GRANT I CO. Muofactarm iuhnan til'itw Free Silverware Absolutely Without Charge T The Celebrated Win. A. Rogers Table Silverware. The way to get it is Call and see and we will ex plain to you. A. M. Phelps NEW VISIBLE LOADING REPEATING KIFLE NO. 70 The most accurate .22 Caliber Repeating Rifle made. Two models, one lmulo for 2 short, the other for .3S long ritle cartridges. 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Pa'terson, United States Commis sioner at his office, at Heppner, Oregon, on tbe 2nd day of July 1010. Claimant names as witnesses. Laxton McMurray, Robert Capen, Malhias Halvorsen and Thomas Down nit, ill of lone, Oregon. ! C. W. MOORE, Register. June 2-30 New Feed Store. Hay, feed of b11 hinds, deed grain and Waitsburg flour all de livered free. Hepprjer Feed Store, belovr Palace Hotel. Phil Colin and Walt Richardson, Props. XOTICE FOR PUBLICATION. Public Land Sale Isolated Tract. United States Land Office, La Grande, Oregon, May 23d, 1010. Notice is hereby given that, as di rected by the Commissioner of the General Land Office, under the provis ions of act of Congress approved June 27, 190ti, 34 Stats.. 517 , we will oHer at public sale, to the highest bidder, at 10 o'clock a; m., on the 4th day of July, 1910, at this office, the following described land : The S'4 sec. 33, T. 2 S., R. 2 E. W. M., serial Ko. 07050. Any persons claiming adversely the above described lands are adyised to Ble their claims, or objections, on or be fore the time designated for sale. F. C. BRA.&1 JVELL, Register. COLON R. EBERHARD, Receiver. June 2 July 7 Tbs Heppner Gaiette the news of Mor row County; Th Weekly Oregonlaa to news and thought or the world. Both a a special price. Inquire or address The O alette. Heppner. Or. JL rocofnisea authorltac Tho Weekly Orefomlam. DIRECTORS W. O. MINOR J. H. McHALEY W.G.SCOTT C. E. WOODSON W. S. WHARTON Heppner $50 000 00 j 2259 33 PflLflCE HOTEI: HEPPNER, OREGON Leading Eastern Oregon Hotv. MODERN CONVENIENCES ELECTRIC LIGHTED . . . Under New Management. Thoronghlj Renovated and Reflated. Best Menli in tbe City. MiDCOCK 4 CO. Props. STAR HOTEL JEFF NEEL. Proprietor Everything neat and clean at popular prices. First-class Restinrant in connection Corner Chase and May Sts.. Heppner