THE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1901.
WORK 0FTEXA8 MOB
Henderson, the Negro Mur
derer, Burned at Stake.
THOUSANDS SAW HIM DIE
Slayer of Mrs. Younger, at Corslcana,
Hade a Full Confession
Stabbed by the Hnaband
of His Victim.
CORSICANA.-Tex., March 13. John Hen
derson, the negro, who brutally outraged
and murdered Mrs. Conway Younger,
was burned at the stake by a mob In the
Courthouse yard shortly before noon to
day In the presence of 4000 persons. Hen
derson was arrested several days ago
and placed In Jail at "Waco. Later the
negro was spirited away to Hlllsboro.
Last night, the officers, fearing mob vio
lence, quietly arranged to take the pris
oner to Fort Worth, and at 9 o'clock they
boarded the train. At Itsaca a dozen cit
izens entered the car where the officers
and their prisoner were seated, and at
the point of revolvers took the negro and
in a short time were on their way over
land to Corslcana.
Henderson reached here early this morn
ing and when he learned that he was to
be executed by a mob, made a full con
fession. He told how Mrs. Younger had
bravely resisted the assault, and how, in
his frenzy, he had butchered her before
the eyes of her little girl. In the mean
time runners were sent to all parts of
Navarro County to notify the people that
Henderson had been brought to the scene
of his crime, and that he would be exe
cuted during the day. Thousands of peo
ple poured Into the city, and at 10:30
o'clock the streets were swarming. It
was given out that the negro would be
burned alive at 2 P. M., but a rumor be
came current that a Sheriff's posse was
being organized to rescue the prisoner, and
the mob changed their plans and an
nounced that the execution would take
place immediately.
A railway rail was sunk In the middle
of the Courthouse yard, and the shivering
wretch, heavily chained, was brought for
ward, followed by a clamorous crowd.
The negro was securely chained to the
stake, and heaps of wood were piled about
him. Then quantities of kerosene were
poured on his clothing. Just as the torches
were being applied, Conway Younger, the
husband of the victim, jumped at Hen
derson and attempted to cut his throat
with a large knife, but only slashed the
negro's face. Henderson's struggles were
great, but his screams were drowned by
the cries of the frenzied mob. After 10
minutes Henderson's head dropped for
ward, his struggles ceased and he was to
all appearances dead.
"When the frightful tragedy was over,
Xee French, a white man, whose wife was
outraged and murdered near Corslcana by
Andrew Norrls, a negro, now In jail at
Dallas for safe-keeping, climbed Into a
tree and addressed the assembled thou
sands, asking them to help him get the
murderer and burn him. The crowd yelled
in response that they would do IL In a
few minutes, however, the crowd dis
persed. At 1 o'clock today Justice H. Q. Roberts,
acting Coroner, held an Inquest over the
remains of Henderson, and gave the fol
lowing verdict:
"I And that the deceased came to his
just death at the hands of the incensed
and outraged feelings of the best people
In the United States, the citizens of Na
varro and adjoining counties. The evi
dence, as well as the confession of guilt
by deceased, shows that his punishment
was fully merited, and commendable."
"W1U Notify the Legislature.
AUSTIN. Tex., March 13. Governor
Sayers this afternoon said he would to
morrow call the Legislature's attention to
the burning of Henderson at Corslcana.
"Wants Pat Crowe Produced.
OMAHA, Neb., March 13. In support
of a motion for a continuance, James
Callahan, charged with being one of the
kidnapers of Edward Cudahy, Jr., filed an
affidavit asking that Pat Crowe be
brought into court to testify for the de
fense when the case is called. He swears
he can prove by Crowe that he was not
implicated In the kidnaping. In the affi
davit it is alleged that the police are
making no effort to find Crowe, nor do
they wish to locate him at this time.
IN INTERESTS OF BOTH.
Piatt Amendment Xot a One-Slded
Affair.
WASHINGTON, March 13. Senator
Piatt, of Connecticut, author of the
much discussed Piatt amendment relat
ing to Cuba, had a brief talk with the
President today regarding Cuba, and
later saw Secretary Root. Mr. Piatt,
when asked concerning the published
criticism from Havana concerning the
amendment bearing his name, declined
to enter Into any discussion as to a par
ticular criticism made by a certain dis
tinguished Cuban leader, but on the gen
eral subject said:
"The Cubans will see In the end that
the amendments are as much in their
interests as they are in the Interests of
the United States. There may be at the
start a little offended dignity growing out
of misapprehension of purposes and alms,
but I have no doubt that the Cubans will
ultimately see the sincerity of purpose
which has actuated U3 In framing the
amendment, alike in their interest and
in the Interest of this country."
Possible Successor to Evans.
WASHINGTON, March 13. Senator De
pew and Representative Southwlck, of
New York, today presented to the Pres
ident the name of General John Palmer,
of Albany, N. Y., as a candidate for Pen
sion Commissioner, to succeed H. Clay
Evans. General Palmer was Commander-in-Chief
of the G. A. R. in 1S91, and was
twice Secretary of State of New York. In
presenting General Palmer as a candi
date. It was upon the supposition that
there is to be a change In the head of the
Pension Office. The President, however,
it is understood, gave no direct intima
tion of his purpose of appointing a suc
cessor to Colonel Evans. Senator De
pew said that the matter of Colonel
Sanger's- appointment as Assistant Secre
tary of War was not mentioned during
his interview with the President.
Alabama Returns.
PENSACOLA. Fla., March 13. The battle-ship
Alabama, which left here Mon
day morning on a two days' trip, arrived
at the entrance to Pensacola harbor
shortly before noon today. Rear-Admlral
Evans and other members of the Board
of Survey and Inspection departed for
the North without giving out any in
formation as to the results of the trip.
Trial of Illinois.
WASHINGTON. March 13.-Judge-Ad-vocate-Genernl
Lemley has received the
following telegram from Captain Con
verse, the futdre Commander of the battle-ship.
Illinois, touching the builders'
trial of that ship off the Virginia capes:
"Newport News, March 13. The Illinois
has returned from her builders' trial.
Weather conditions favorable. Behavior
of ship and performance of engines, ma
chinery and boilers, under natural and
forced draught, most satisfactory. Con
dition of vessel's bottom prevented a rec
ord for speed."
SAMOAN ARBITRATION.
King Oscar Will Decide the Question
ef Germany's Responsibility.
NEW YORK, March 13.-Germany's re
sponsibility for the troubles that occurred
in Samoa three years ago, and resulted in
the killing of American and British offi
cers and men and the partition of the
Samoan Islands, will be determined by
King Oscar of Norway and Sweden. Ac
cording to a special to the Herald from
Washington, Great Britain and Germany
have completed their briefs of the prop
erty claims filed by the subjects of each,
which grew out of the military operations
of the English and American forces. The
State Department at Washington has
practically completed its brief. The docu
ment will not be made public until sub
mitted to the royal arbitrator, but It is
understood that, while it does not direct
ly mention the part Germany played In
the Samoan troubles, there are pointed
references to the activity of certain for
eign agents. These references are to bo
reinforced by an attorney, who will bo
sent to Stockholm as the American rep
resentative. If the American contention
should be established, Germany would
have to pay damages to both Great Brit
ain and the United States for losses sus
tained In Samoa.
Dispute Over Medal Denigrns.
NEW YORK. March 13. A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Naval circles are deeply Interested in
the designs to be placed by the Navy upon
the bronze medals to be awarded to offi
cers who distinguished themselves during
the war and subsequently. Officers and
men who participated In the battle of Ma
nila Bay received a medal on one side of
which was the profile in bas relief of Ad
miral Dewey. Some of the friends of
Rear-Admlral Sampson urge that tho
medal to be given to officers who partici
pated in the Santiago battle should have
the profile of that officer. In order to
prevent any controversy on the subject,
Secretary Long has referred the matter
to the Board of Awards, of which Assist
ant Secretary Hackett Is chairman. None
of the members of this board participated
In the West Indian operations, with the
exception of Rear-Admlral Watson, who
has taken no part In the Schley-Sampson
controversy. In addition to awarding
medals to the officers and men who served
with distinction In the Santiago campaign,
Secretary Long will confer medals upon
officers and men who participated in the
Samoan, Chinese and Philippine cam
paigns. ATTIIE HOTELS.
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TRIBUTES TO HARRISON
EXPRESSED BY MEMBERS OP
M'KINLEYS CABINET.
The President Will Issue Precla-
siatloa Today Announcing
Ok Nation's Loss.
WASHINGTON, March 13. Deep inter
est was exhibited in all of the executlvo
departments throughout the day in tho
reports that came as to the condition of
ex-President Harrison. As office hours
had closed for the day before the end
came, the first official action regarding the
death will be deferred until tomorrow
when, following precedents, President Mc
Klnley will issue his proclamation to the
people, notifying them of General Harri
son's death, and setting out in becoming
terms his virtues and characteristics. He
also will order salutes to be fired at the
various Army posts on the day of the
funeral and on shipboard when the news
is received. The Secretary of War and
the Secretary of the Navy will send out
special notices. to soldiers and sailors con
veying the President's directions In this
matter. Little more can be done offi
cially, as the act of March 3, 1E93. specifi
cally forbids the draping of public build
ings In mourning or the closing of the ex
ecutive departments on the occasion of
the death of an ex-official. It is a curious
fact that two orders Issued by President
Harrison himself probably brought about
the enactment of this law. January, IS,
1593, the President was obliged to Issue
an order announcing the death of ex
Presldent Hayes, closing the departments
the day of the funeral and ordering all
public buildings to be draped In mourning.
Almost before this period of mourning
had expired, ex-Secretary Blaine died and
another funeral proclamation Issued from
the White House. The long continuance
of the exhibitions of mourning were too
much for Congress.whlch promptly passed
the act above referred to, - prohibiting
mourning display and the closing of the
departments on the occasion of the death
of an ex-offldaL
The late President Harrison wa3 per
sonally known to every member of the
Cabinet and all Its members in the city
spoke in praise today of his magnificent
Intellectuality and rugged force of char
acter. Naturally the proclamation the
President will Issue setting out the Ad
ministration's estimate of General Harri
son's character in a large measure will
Include the personal views of a majority
of the Cabinet and consequently they did
not in most cases care to enter into ex
tended analysis of the good qualities of
tho deceased. Secretaries Gage and Griggs
nre out of town.
Secretary of State Hay said: "The
death of Mr. Harrison is a National loss.
Independent of the great official position
ho had held he was a man of extraordi
nary mental capacity and activity. He
was a true statesman, lawyer and oratof,
and he has left few men his equals be
hind him. In character, as well as ability,
he was a man of very unsual force and
value."
Secretary Long said: "President Harri
son made a distinguished record as Pres
ident of the United States. He was
a conscientious, painstaking Chief Magis
trate, of absolute integrity, who main
tained the honor and prestige of his coun
try and whose highest ambition was to
do his duty toward and serve the best
Interests of that country."
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said:
"President Harrison was one of our strong
Presidents. He was a man of unques
tioned ability and made an Impression
upon the country that will challenge the
investigation of the historians."
Secretary of Interior Hitchcock said:
"Ex-President Harrison was a descendant
of an illustrious grandfather, and their
countrymen will ever recall with grati
tude and admiration their work in the
development and exaltation of our coun-
try-'
Postmaster -General Charles Emory
Smith, who returned to Washington late
tonight, said of General Harrison: -vine
country had very great respect for Gen
eral Harrison, and his death will be uni
versally deplored as a great public loss.
He was one of the ablest men who filled
the Presidential chair. In Intellectual
force, In civic virtue. In deep and genu
ine patriotism he ranks among the first
half dozen in the whole list. His great
ness as a lawyer, his thorough knowledge
of affairs, his rare administrative capac
ity, which enabled him to guide any one
of the executive departments, as he actu
ally guided several at one time and an
other during the disabilities of their
chiefs, have rarely been equaled. His Ad
ministration was one of the best and
most prosperous the country has ever had.
The general admiration for his high intel
lectual powers and for the signal capacity
with which he handled affairs 'has deep
ened with passing years."
President McKInley will attend the
funeral of General Harrison. He will
leave here probably tomorrow night, al
though the exact time of departure has
not been determined definitely, accom
panied by Mrs. McKInley and Secretary
Cortelyou. The party will stop at Can
ton for a day or more, and Mrs. McKln
ely will remain there while the Presi
dent and Mr. Cortelyou proceed to In
dianapolis. It is not expected that any
member of the cabinet will go. Al
though expected, the death of General
Harrison was a distinct shock to the
President, the two men having seen
much of each other while the former
was in the executive office.
niS TITLE TO GREATNESS.
Governor Geer's Opinion of ex-Pres-Ident
Harrison.
SALEM, Or., March 13. To an Asso
ciated Press representative today Gover
nor Geer expressed himself as follows,
concerning the death of General Har
rison: "My first recollection of General Har
rison was during his campaign for the
Governorship of Indiana, against 'Blue
jeans' Williams, nearly 30 years ago, and
I have ever since been an admirer of
his great ability and pronounced Ameri
canism. Upon his election to the United
States Senate he at once took a leading
position among the great men of that
body, and continuously, to the day of
his death, has he been one of the fore
most figures In American public affairs.
In my opinion, his title to greatness
rests not so much upon what he did
while in official positions, as in the stal
wart Independence shown when retired to
private life, by his continuous devotion to
the profession of his earlier days. If
followed, his manly course would per
manently solve the standing query,
'What shall we do with our ax-Presl-dents?'
General Harrison gave this
country one of its ablest ' and cleanest
administrations of the presidential of
fice. His failure to re-election was
tho result of one of those unfortun
ate 'tidal waves' that sometimes
sweep the country, but the evil conse
quences following were soon felt and
acknowleged in every quarter of the
country. He was one of the really great
men of the times, and his death, at the
comparatively early age of 63, while still
in active life. Is truly a National calamity.
His councils were needed In the settle
ment of National problems still confront
ing us."
THE COUNTRY'S LOSS.
Wbitelavr Reid's Estimate of the
Late ex-President.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 13. Hon.
Whltelaw Reld, of New York, tonight said
of ex-President Harrison:
"General Harrison ranked intellectually
among the ablest of our Presidents. His
conduct of his office was laborious and
conscientious, and he was ready, when
occasion required It, to assume at the
same time the detail duty of the most
exacting of the departments. HI3 Admin
istration was pure, and the country under
Pen Picture for Women
" I am so nervous, there is not a well
inch in my whole body. I am so weak
at my stomach, and have indigestion
horribly, and palpitation of the heart,
and I am losing flesh. This headache
and backache nearly kills me, and yes
terday I nearly had hysterics; there
is a weight in the lower part of my
bowels bearing down all the time, and
pains in my groin and thighs ; I can
not sleep, walk or sit, and I believe I
am diseased all over; no one ever
Buffered as I do."
This is a description of thousands of
cases which come to Mrs. Pinkham's
laboratory for advice An inflamed and
Mas. Joicr Williams.
ulcerated condition of the neck of the
womb can produce all of these symp
toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such u perfection of
misery when there is absolutely no
need of it. The subject of our por
trait in this sketch, Mrs. Williams of
Englishtown, N.J., has been entirely
sured of such illness and misery by.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. No other medicine has such a record
for absolute cures, and no other medi
cine is "just as good." "Women who
want a cure should insist upon getting
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for it at a store.
It was prosperous. His absorption in his
work sometimes led to a brusqueness of
manner which was misconstrued, and
those who knew him slightly or not at
all thought him cold. Those more. Inti
mate found him hearty, genial and In pri
vate life full of quick and tender sympa
thies. He never forgot a friend or a serv
ice, though his critics sometimes said
that the same tenacity of character might
occasionally make It difficult for him to
forget an Injury. He has distinctly gained
In public appreciation since his retirement
from office. The loss of such a man, when
beyond further ambition and trusted by,
the country, is almost the greatest we
could experience."
Grover Cleveland's Statement.
PRINCETON, N. J.. March 13. When
Interviewed tonight by the Associated
Press correspondent, ex-President Cleve
land made the fololwlng statement on the
death of ex-President Harrison:
"I am exceedingly moved by tho sad
Intelligence of Mr. Harrison's death, for
notwithstanding the late discouraging re
ports of his condition. I hoped his life
might yet be spared. Not one of our
countrymen should for a moment fall to
reallzo the services which have been per
formed In their behalf by the distin
guished dead. In high public offices ho
was guided by patriotism and devotion to
duty, often at the sacrifice of temporary
popularity, and In private station his In
fluence and example were always in the
direction of decency and good citizenship.
Such a career and the Incidents related to
It should leave a deep and useful Impres
sion upon every section of our National
life."
Tlic London Press.
LONDON. March 14. All the morning
papers publish long memoirs of the lato
ex-President Harrison and editorials deal
ing with his career. The Dally Chronicle
says: "It may be long before America
finds another President as capable, honor
able and conservative."
The Standard expresses the opinion that
General Harrison has not left a deep
mark In the history of his country, but
like all the papers It pays a tribute to
his high personal character.
At OreKon'ji Capital.
SALEM, Or., March 13. When the news
was received this afternoon that ex-PresI-dent
Harrison had died, tho flags on the
Capitol were hung at half-mast. Several
flags In front of private residences were
also suspended In a similar manner.
SHOULD REACH FOR IT.
Otherwise, Portlnnd Will Lose Ent
eru Oregon Dnnlnem.
PRAHIIE CITY, Or., March 11. (To the
Editor.) That the John Day Valley Is on
the eve of a phenomenal development Is
well known to those who have been in
touch with the movements of capital.
Last year, we predicted that at least
two railroads would pass through this
valley. Their advent was delayed by the
litigation of the Columbia Southern, In
the Interest of San Francisco capital,
which la building from the south. That
litigation Is practically ended, and within
CO days surveyors will be busy setting
grade stakes. The Columbia Southern
passes up the John Day, across the
mountains, and reaches the O. R. & N.
at Ontario, shortening the route to Port
land nearly 100 miles. The Sumpter Val
ley road, which Is reaching out for fine
timber, will extend Its line here this sea
son. At present, passengers and freight come
over the mountains. Freighting Is from
Baker City, and passengers come from
Sumpter. The' Sumpter Valley road was
graded to Whitney, about 20 miles from
here. Ia6t year, and the rails laid nearly
to Whitney. This road will get the
freight and passenger business from Ba
ker City, and will furnish a market for
lumber and wood. This, In view of the
Increased building, will be no small mat
ter of business. A railroad will be of
great value to mining men. The great
drawback In the past has been the Im
possibility of getting heavy machinery
Into tho hills. It will also furnish an
outlet for ores, and many prospects will
be converted Into shipping mines. Every
Indication points to a season of wonder
ful development, and Eastern Oregon will
take Its place as the greatest mineral
country in the land. The ore Is here, and
when intelligent development takes, the
place of "gophering," Its value will be
demonstrated.
It Is amusing to listen to the wail of
the man who still follows the primitive
occupation of "herding" against rail
roads and cities. The pictures of deso
lation and ruin that they paint are ex
cruciating In the extreme. According to
his view, nothing but poverty can come
from the advent of moro people, for he
belloves that new industries will not fur
nish employment and comfortable homes.
But capital and enterprise have fastened
their eyes on the opportunities in East
ern Oregon, and exploitation will go on
In spite of "walls."
Portland Is just beginning to realize
that a fruitful field may pass Into the
WHY IT HAS OUTLIVED ALL OTHERS
The People Have Judged the Copeland Practice by Results, the Char
acter of Its Cures Why the Most Dangerous Diseases Are
Only Detected by the Skill of Really Great Physi
ciansA Lesson for Those Who Trust
Their Lives to Inferior Doctors
and Patent Medicines,
To the people tho danerer from a
Klven disease is measured by the
pain and annoyance that It elves,
while the fact is that often the most
dangerous and fatal Illnesses are
marked by the mildness of their be
ginning: and their comparative free
dom from pain and annoyance. On
the other hand, the least dangerous
afflictions often cause distress far
beyond their gravity.
The test of a doctor's skill de
pends on his ability to distinguish
fntal disease before it has secured
such a hold on the patient as to be
hopeless. Ability used at such a
time will cure. It all depends In
such cases whether the proper doc
tor Is consulted. If a doctor with
out ability or n patent medicine Is
Mr. Frank Kublk, of Woodlawn,
Portland, a well-known wood dealer.
When I began treatment at the Cope
land Medical Institute, I was utterly
broken In health, with but little hope of
ever being my former self. I had suf
fered with catarrh for years, and this
was complicated with rheumatism. My
condition became so serious that I was
almost reduced to a state of a helpless
crippled Invalid. I lost all use of the
right arm, and It was only with the great
est effort that I was able to keep up.
My catarrhal condition was also very
severe, giving rise to an exhausting and
debilitating cough. Toward night my
head and throat would fill up, bringing on
Choking Spells Like Asthma.
Night after night I had to sit up in a
chair to keep from suffocating. Words
can not express the miserable nights I
spent. I could not move without ex
periencing Excruciating Pain
and could not He down for fear of suffoca
tion. No wonder I lost all hope and am
bition, and under the strain of It I fell
away until I was but a skeleton, and be
came so
Weak and Feeble
that I was obliged to quit all work.
The disease extended to the ears, giv
ing rise to ringing and buzzing noises, and
Write for Information of New Home Treatment, Sent Free on Application.
CONSULTATION FREE. DR. COPELAND'S BOOK TREE TO ALL.
THE COPELAND MEDICAL
THE
W. H. COPELAND, M. D.
J. H. MONTGOMERY. M. D.
hands of San Francisco. If It can ac
cumulate sufficient energy to build a few
railroads before Its rival does. It may
retain Its trade; otherwise, enterprise will
reap the harvest. To one who has made
a careful study of the resources of this
section, unbiased by Investment or In
terest, It seems strange that such a field
should be so neglected. Fruit of Incom
parable quality, millions of acres of pine
timber, easy to handle and manufacture,
and a mining industry which promises
more than any other section In the coun
try, makes It seem strange that local
capital should leave such a field to for
eigners to exploit.
Not only does San Francisco see the
value of the field, but so does the East.
Today, there are lots of people In this
valley who buy groceries In Iowa and
Illinois. Eastern traveling men come here
and take orders. B. N. CARRIER.
Senator McLanrln's Statement.
WASHINGTON. March 13.-Senator Mc
Laurln, of South Carolina, stated today
that the report that he requested his
name to be stricken from the Democratic
caucus roll was Incorrect. He says he
merely stated that he felt a delicacy In
attendtng the caucus on certain questions
where he differed from his party associ
ates, as It might embarrass their delibera
tions. What President Hndlcy Said.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 13. Presi
dent Arthur T. Hadley, of Yale Univer
sity, today gave out the following state
ment concerning utterances attributed to
him at the Old South Church, Boston, last
Sunday evening:
"The possibility of an Emperor sitting in
Rheumatism
Rheumatic pains are the cries of protest
and distress from tortured muscles, aching
joints and excited nerves. The blood has
been poisoned by the accumulation of
waste matter in the system, and can no
longer supply the pure and health sustain
ing food they require. The whole system
feels the effect of this acid poison ; and
nof until the blood has been purified and
brought back to a healthy condition will
the aches and pains cease.
Mrs. Janes Kell. of 707 Ninth street, N. E,
Washington. D. C. writes as" follows : " A few
months ago I had an attack of Sciatic Rheuma
tism in its worst form. The
pain was so intense mat 1
became completely pros
trated. The attack was an
unusually severe one. and
my condition was regard
ed as being very danger
ous I was attended by
one of the most able doc
tors in Washington, who is
also a member of the fac
ulty of a leading medical
colleM here. He told me
to continue his prescnp- ,.,.,..
tions and I would get well. After having ft filled
twelve times without receivine the slightest
benefit. 1 declined to continue his treatment any
longer Having heard of S. 6. S.(Swiffs Specific)-
recommended for Rheumatism, I decided, almost
in despair however, to give the medicine a trial,
and after I had taken a few bottles I was able to
hobble around on crutches, and very soon there,
after had no mx for them at all. S. S. S. having
r,rA m tnfinH and well. AM the distressing
pains hare left me, my appetite has returned,
and I am happy to be again restored to perfect
health.
health.
sss
the great vegetable
purifier and tonic, is
the ideal remedy in all
rheumatic troubles.
There are no opiates or
minerals in it to disturb the digestion and
lead to ruinous habits.
We have prepared a special book on
Rheumatism which every sufferer from
this painful disease should read. It is the
most complete and interesting book of
the kind in existence. It will be sent free
to any one desiring it Write our physi
cians fully and freely about your case. We
make no charge for medical advice.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA. QA.
HSUissBKi
relied on, the most dreadful results
are liable to follow.
The people see doctors and medi
cines with big reputntlon falling
out of sight, while the fame of a few
doctors continues to increase, and
sooner or later the people learn that
those doctors and advertised reme
dies who fail and disappear laclc the
necessary merit that survives the
test of time.
The reputation of the Copeland
practice has lasted through years be
cause of the ability of its physician
to distinguish disease, together with
the necessary knowledge properly
applied to make cures.
It Is by the superior quality of the
Copeland practice that It has con
tinued, while other practices have
had their day and then disappeared
from public notice. The majority of
THE COPELAND TREATMENT
CURES CATARRH,. DEAFNESS
AND RHEUMATISM
Frank Knbik, Woodlawn, Portland.
DEKUM. THIRD AND WASHINGTON STREETS,
OFFICE HOURS From 9 A. M. to 12 M.; from 1 to 5 r. M.
EVENINGSTuesdays and Fridays. SUNDAYS From 10 A. M. to 12 M.
Washington was mentioned not as a prob
able contingency, but as an absolutely in
admlssable one."
Bicycle Path Funds.
PORTLAND, March 12. (To the Edit
or.) I notice that the Sheriff of Marlon
County has made arrangements to re
pay the bicycle tax collected In 1900.
Won't you be so kind as to find out what
has become of our money paid In here,
and why we cannot receive ours, the
same as they do, or what Sheriff Frazler
Is going to do with It, and publish it in
your columns and let the people know
what to expect. J. M. W.
The Sheriff turned over all bicycle tax
moneys collected by him to the County
Treasurer. In two years tho total sum
collected was about $20,000. The County
Treasurer now has less than $5000 on hand.
The remainder was expended under the
direction of the County Commissioners
in building bicycle paths. Auditor Pope
states that he has been called upon by
several persons asking for tho repay
ment of the bicycle tax. and his answer
has been that the county is not giving
any money back. Mr. Pope says if the
money should be returned it ought to
be pro. rata to all who paid, which would
be about 25 cents each. The money ex
pended upon paths is not returnable. It
is gone.
A. Lecture by Telephone.
The Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, of To
peka, lectured to the men's union of the
Prospect Avenue Congregational Church
last evening on tho subject, "Some Ways
of Making a Better World." A congre
Men, Young and
This is the oldest Private Medical
Dispensary in the City of Portland,
the nrat Medical Dispensary ever
started in the city. Dr. Kessler, tho
old, reliable specialist has beon man
ager of this Institution for 20 years,
during which time thousands of caae
have been cured, ana no person was
ever refused treatment. Tho St.
Louis Dispensary has thousands of
Collars in money and property, and
able hnandally to make ita word
good.
Since Dr. Kessler started the St.
Louis Dispensary, over 20 years ago,
hundreds of traveling doctors have
come to Portland, advertised their
sure-cure ability in the papers, got
what money they could from connd
ing patients, then left town. Dr.
Kessler is tne only advertising spe
cialist who can give reference to ail
classes. You may ask bankers, mer
chants, and all Kinds of business
men. They will tell you that Dr.
Kessler Is O. K. Lots of people cora
inir from the country deposit their
money with him. No other special-
1st on the Coast can give such refer-
ence as this old docior.
b00D DOCTORS.
Many doctors In country towns send patients to Dr Kessler beeausn
they know he is Prepared to treat an kinds ot private and Vhronlc diseases!
PRIVATt lseasts- T?,13 ,do"or; Suarantees to euro any case of Syphillls.
rrWAlT. Gonorrnca Gleet, Stricturea .cured, no difference now long stand
ing. Spermatorrhea, Loss of Manhood, or Night Emissions, cured perma
nently. The habit of belf-Abuse effectually cured in a short time.
YOUNG MEN HUr70rs ,d ollles o yuth be remedied, and this
IUUUU 1ULH old doctor will give you wholesome advice and cure you
make you perf ecUy strong and healthy. You will be amazed at his success
in curing Spermatorrhea, Seminal Losses, Nightly Emissions, and other ef
fects. KIDNEY AND URINARY COMPLAINTS.
Painful, difficult, too frequent, milky or bloody urine, unnatural discharges,
carefully treated and permanently cured. Plies, Rheumatism and Neuralgia
treated by our new remedies, and cures guaranteed.
Patients treated in any part of the country by his home system. Write
full particulars, enclose ten 2c stamps and we will answer you promptly.
Hundreds treated at home who are unable to come to the city.
RFAn THK Take a clear Dttle at bedtime, and urinate in the bottle, set
riLftl l III J aside and look at It in the morning. If It Is cloudy or has a
cloudy settling in it, you have some kidney or bladder disease, and should
be attended to before you get an Incurable disease, as hundreds die even
year from Brighfs disease of the kidneys.
Address J. HENRI KESSLER, M. D Portland, Oregon.
St. Louis Medical and Surgical Dispensary.
Enclose ten 2c Btampa or no answer. 230 Yamhill St.
all those who have given voluntnry
tribute to the skill of the Copeland
practice had run the gauntlet of
patent medicines and inferior doc
tors. To them tho Copeland treatment
was the court of last resort. They
had wasted the time when a. cure
-was easy, and had. sought skillful
treatment at Dr. Copeland's hands
when a cure was difficult. Still the
cures In such cases are numbered by
hundreds. With nil this tribute to
superior skill, the one-tenth has not
been told. Those terrible cases that
meant consumption, cancer, dropiy,
total deafness, which have been
checked, have not nor ever will be
told, for those thus snatched from
danger were often not aware them
selves of what had been accom
plished in their cases.
Impaired the hearing so much that I was
Almost Totnlly Deaf
In the left ear, and altogether in a des
perate condition.
It was no fault of mine that I did not
get welL I tried
Doctors, Patent Medicines, Baths
and every thing that was recommended,
but grew worso from day to day. One
of the men In my employ had been cured
by the Copeland specialists, and he urged
me to try them. I finally decided to do
so, fully expecting that It would end In
tho same way, for I was very much dis
couraged. Under the treatment they pre
scribed for me I
Began to Improve
at once, and now I feel that I am once
more a well man. I am free from all pain,
have gained 20 pounds, and my hearing
has been restored.
Although my case was a. very com
plicated one, the total cot of the
treatment was but 5 a month,
which Included all medicines, etc. Yet
had I paid $5 a visit, which Is the fee usu
ally charged by the specialist, I could
not have had better or more courteous
treatment or got well faster, for I Im
proved right along. This nominal fee Is
a great thing, as it puts expert treat
ment within tho reach of all.
INSTITUTE
gation of goodly proportions heard the lec
ture. But Mr. Sheldon was not In Kan
sas City. He lectured In Topeka. The
long-distance telephone was used, and th
preacher's remarks were distinctly heard
by all who were at the entertainment.
SiCK HtADACHE
Positively cured by these
Iiittle Pills.
They also reUeve Distress from Dyspeps&s
Indigestion and Too Heat Jy Eating. A per
fect remedy for Dizziness, Nausea, Drofsl.
Hess, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coated Tongue
fcain in the Side, TORPDD LIVER. Tfc
Regulate the Bowels. Purely Vegetable.
Small PHI. Small Dosfe
Small Price.
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