4 THE MORNING OBE& ONI AN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1902. ROBBER GETS $500 Lone Highwayman Held. Up Stage Near Stites, Idaho. DRIVER SAVES EXPRESS BOX Insisted He Carried Jfone find Saved Company Several Thousand Dol lars Pnengers Were Ordered to Turn Pockets Inside .Ont. - .STITES. Idaho, Sept- 24. (Special.) The Grangeville stage, which left Stites, at 7 o'clock last night, -was held up by. a masked man in the timber about a. mile and a half from this -town. ..The highwayman was armed with a rifle and a revolver, and after several emphatic demands, the stage.drlver, Billy McAvin, pulled up his six horses, and the Ave passengers promptly lined up .with arms outstretched. They were then or dered to throw off their coats and vests and turn Inside out the pockets of their pants. Pockctbooks and loose money were scattered all over the ground, and, after being gathered up by 'the robber, he or dered the passengers to turn their backs while he proceeded to search the coach. Driver McAvin insisted he cirried no .express box, and. his coolness .saved the express company several thousand dol lars. The box was In the boct of the stage. One passenger claimed he threw a wad of (160 under the sent, and as it was not found after the hold-np It is supposed it was taken in. together with 1300 or $400 that vere willingly given up. A diamond which one. of 'the passengers put la his coat pecjeet is also eone. A popc was organized as won as the news reached Stites, but their efforts proved fruitless. Sheriff Dixon, of Idaho County, la here today trying to get a clew as to the perpetrator of the crime. STATE PRESS ELECT OFFICERS. wnshingion 3evspaiier "Men Close . Annual Session at Walla Walla. ; WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept! 24. .(Special.) The State Press Association was again Jn session here today, and after witnessing a drill by the artillery zt Eort Walla Walla resumed business at the Opera-House and finished "their labors for the meeting. A'n address -on "The Mineral Resources of Washington" was delivered by E. W. Parker, Government statistician. A pa , per on ".Newspaper Advertising," by Samuel P. Weston, of the Seattle Post Intolligencer, brought out spirited ap plause and commendition. Lovett M. Wood, of the Seattle Trade JReglster. .brought up the question of the laxity of . the present state libel law, reading a paper of such force that the association -appointed a committee of four to draft s -a new bill- to-present to tho next Legisla ture. Those named on the committee were Lovett M Wood, Seattle Trade Register; Thomas Hooker, Spokane .Chronicle; S. P. Weston, Seattle Post Intelligencer, and L. W. Pratt, of the Tacoma News. 'Thfc evening the editors were tendered a .banquet at the Odd Fellows' Hall, at which 150 covers were spread, after which a concert was enjoyed at Whitman Col--' lege. The next meeting of the associa tion will be held at Victoria, B. C. Thursday morning the association will be given an excursion by the O. R, & N. to Whitman monument, and will view the Blalock orchards and the state peniten tiary on their return. ' " The Washington State Press Associa tion today elected the following officers: President Will JL. Steel, Nome Daily News, Seattle. First Vice President A. F. Statter, Walla Walla Union. Second Vice President E. A. Smith, Spokesman-Review, Spokane. Secretary Grant Vc. Angle, Shelton Journal. Treasurer Lovell M. Wood, Seattle Trade Tteglster. Historian B. ' W. Price, Olyfnpla Cap ital. V, Orator L. W. Pratt, Tacoma News. Poet Frank Teck, Fairhaven Times, Executive Committee G. M- Gorham, Snohomish Tribune; S. P. Weston, Seat tle Post-Intelligencer; John Hull, What com Reveille: J. E. Houtchins. Waits burg Gazette; J. G. Frarikland, Walla Walla Weekly Record. Victoria, B. C, was chosen as .he next place of meeting. The following delegates to the National Editorial Association were named: F. B. Cole, Northwest Lumberman, Tacoma; Orno Strong, West Coast Trade, Tacoma: E. D. Gllson. News, UltzviUe; L. W. Pratt, News. Tacoma: C. W. Gdr ham. Tribune, Snohomish; Thomas Hooker, Chronicle, Spokane; F. D. Schnebly, Localizer, Ellensburg; Miller Freeman, .The Ranch, Seattle. The most Important business of the day was the adoption of a resolution that It was the sense of the association that the State Historical Society preserve flics of all important newspapers In the state. Addresses were given by EVW. Parker, on "Statistics:" Samuel Wilson, on "Newspaper Advertising," and Lovett M. Wood, on "Washington Libel Laws and Suggestions Regarding Their Amend ment" ASKS REMISSION' OF FINE. Schoolboard Petitions Governor on Behalf of Janitor Gilbert. SALEM, Sept 24. (Special.) Richard Williams, J. V. Beach. H. Wittenberg. L. W. SItton and R. K. Warren, constitut ing the Portland Public School Board; Frank. RIgler, City Superintendent of Schools; D. A. Grout, principal of the Park School, and H. S. Allen, clerk of the district today petitioned Governor Geer to remit the fine of $25 imposed upon Janitor John "Whltehurst on conviction of assaulting Alfred Gilbert The petition alleges that Whltehurst as Janitor of the Park School, was charged with the duty of caring for the grounds; that Gilbert had been directed to get off the grounds and notified to remain off tho same, but came back upon the grounds and was thereupon forcibly removed therefrom. It Is stated In the petition that no marks or evidence of serious Injury appeared upon the person of Gilbert The petitioners represent that the fine was excessive and unjust and that if the Janitor Is fined for removing a boy from the grounds tho example will be very injurious to the dis cipline necessary to be maintained n th schools, and particularly with respect to the bulldlngs and grounds. Governor Geer has the matter under ad visement, and, unices a remonstrance is presented, he will grant the petition. ;KIXD LEWIS AXD CLARK SMOKED. Mrs. Dye Receives a Shoshone Indian Pipe of Peace. OREGON CITY, Sept 24. (Special.) Mrs. Eva Emery Dye has received 'from the Fort Hall.-KMiho, Indian reservation a Shoshone . Indian pipe. It Is green In color, and la-one uf the kind mat Lewis and Clark smoked wltn the chiefs of the Shoshone nation In token of peace. Mrs. Dye has sent the pipe to her publishers In Chicago; Ar C. McClurg & Co., .who wilr place the pipe In their window along with a display of Lewis and Clark relics. Mrs. Dye today shipped 16 Madison. wlc., a. big box full of her correspond ence on Lewis and Clark. This was re quested by Reuben Gold Thwaltes, secre tafy and in charge of the records -of the "State Historical Society at Madison, who is editing the original journals of Lewis and Clark, which will be published by Dodd. Mead & Co. Mr. Thwaites wishes to make copies of the Lewis and Clirk letters from those In Mrs. Dye's'posses sion, which she gathered In her researches for material for her new book, "The Conquest" NARROWLY ESCAPES DROWNING. Charles Evans, of Euo-ene, lias a Thrllllnsr Experience. EUGENE. Or., Sept 24. (Special.) Charles Evans, who started to cross the McKenzie River at Seavey's Ferry with a horse and buggy today, had ja. thrilling experience. Just as the ferry left the bank the horse began backing, with Mrs. Evans, mother of the young man. In the buggy, into the river. Mrs. Evans man aged to climb back "over the buggy and reach the bank, but Charles went Into the water with the floundering horse and man aged to keep his head above water until help came from a near-by hopyard, when horse and man were taken from the water. , WILL DELAY FREE DELIVERY. Postal Agent Finds No 3Iap of Wash ington County Roads. FOREST GROVE, Or., Sept 24. (Spe- DEATH OF A PROMINENTOREGON FLOURIMG-MILL MAN H. F. FISCHER, OF CORVALLIS. CORVALLIS. Sept 24. (Special.) H. F. Fischer, proprietor of the well-known Corvnllls Flouring Mills, died last night of catarrh of the etomach. He had been In falling- health for a year or two, and for several months past had not been able, to attend to business. The funeral Ik to occur from the residence Thursday, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be In Crystal Lake cemetery- The deceased was born in Germany, Slarch 25, 183S. He lived for a time in Illinois, and about 25 years ago came to Corvnllls. On his arrival here, he became a partner In the Corvallis Flouring Mills, and later acquired sole control of the property; He has developed and extended the business until lUs now one of the leading enterprises of the sort In tho state. Mr. Fischer was awarded a gold medal on his flour at the Buffalo Exposition., The surviving members 'of the family areThe widow, August, Ernest, Fred and Martha Fischer, of Corvallis; Louis Fischer." of Sllverton, arid"Slfs'. "Richard ' Kigcr. of Corva!lsC V' clal. E. C. Clement, in charge of the rural free delivery for the United States Government is unable to And a map of Washington County showing the public roads, etc. This will delay him in making his report to the Government recommend ing the establishment of a rural delivery system here. Washington County has been In exist ence over 40 years, has paid probably $30, 000 or 540,000 as salary to County Survey ors, and yet has no county map showing the location of Its roads. Mr. Clement was here this week, and rode over a 20 mlle route, which will accommodate over 100 people Tvlth a daily mall, and has ap proved It, but, as stated above, there wIU be a delay in getting the line established. EUGENE CARNIVAL OPENS. Rain Interferes, hut Pnrade Occurs in Afternoon Large Crowds. EUGENE7 Sept. 24. (Speclal.)-Raln Interfered to some extent with the street carnival and "made It unpleasant the greater part of the day, but the weather cleared about the middle of the after noon and the shows are now in progress according tp schedule, and hope to con tinue so for the remainder of the week. ' The parade which was planned for this forenoon was prevented by. rain, but this afternoon tho Queen and King and at tendants paraded In carriages and tho 3Ilsx Mnrle 3inxteron, Queen nf the Eugene Street Fair end Carnival. cirnlval was formally opened. The ex hibits were In place and are very credit able, the agriculturil exhibit being par ticularly meritorious. A number of bus!, ness houses have booths with good dis plays. All the shows in tho Midway are In prpgrers and are attracting large crowds. The miln performance In the open air could not be given vthls afternoon, but will In the future, unless the weather should be worse,' Queen ..Marie and King Helinus were crowned tonight with ap propriate ceremonies ami assumed the throne. The crowns were bestowed by Mnyor Chrlsman, and the proclamation delivered by Prime Minister C. A. Hardy. The city Is lively and the .streets have been thronged with visitors all day. 'very much like i Fourth of JulvT . HASSALO AND MODOC Are back into service. See O. R. & N. time-card."- 4 -. CHEMAWA SCHOOL LEADS INSTITUTION TO BE THE ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE NORTHWEST. Splendid Equipment Attracting: In creased Attendance Decrease- la Attendance at Other Schools, OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington. Sept 24. Figures recently com piled by tho Indian Office show conclu sively that the Chemawa Indian school is the one school of its kind that will 3urvlve In the Pacific Northwest. Its average attendance for the past year was 556, 54 more than the preceding year, while the enrollment was 660, as against SCO in 1S0L Puyallup, the only school endeavoring to compete with Salem, had Its attendance cut in two last year, a reduction from 225 to 124. Its enrollment decreased from 274 to 172 pupils. The Yainax, -Slletz, Umatilla and Warm Springs schools In Oregbn reported an Increase In attendance, as did Colville, In Washington, hut Grand Ronde, Tulallp and Yakima all fell off. Indian Office officials point out that the Indian chll firen.on the North Pacific Coast .are drift ing toward the school which offers the best advantages, is most modernly equipped and which will eventually sup plant the several 'smaller schools, -ft-hose existence Is hardly Justified at this time. There was a total enrollment of 1318 Indian children in Oregon schools last year compared to 1200 the year previous. The aggregate average attendance for the year increased from 1027 to HOT. TIDELAND CASE APPEALED. Washington Supreme Court to De cide Title to Oystcr-Beda. OLYMPIA, Sept 24 (Special.) A new and Important point In the manner of sale of tldelands was raised before the Board of State Land Commissioners today, and the question will be carried to the Supreme Court for final determination. It appears that -the state has hereto fore disposed of a large acreage of tide lands suitable for the cultivation of oys ters, having conducted the sale In the manner prescribed for the sale of second class tldelands. The theory advanced be f6re the board today Is that there Is a wide distinction between oyster-lands and second-class tldelands. The former is sold by the acre to the first person that applies for It The latter is sold at public auction, and the deed to second class tldelands conveys "all tldelands of the second class owned by the r State of Washington, situate In front of. adjacent to or abutting upon " a portion of the Government meander line that Is then described. It is now contended that such a deed, does not include any oyster-lands that" may He In front of the meander line described In such .deed. It is fur ther contended that the provision of the law providing that no one person may buy from the state more than 100 acres of oyster-land has been violated by the purchase In many Instances as second class tldelands of more than 100 acres by a single person of what were in reality good oyster-lands. The matter came before tho board In the shape of six applications for tracts of alleged oyster-ground situated in Skagit County, the dlscriptions of "which conflict with ccond-class tldcland .deeds hereto fore Issued by the state. The board re jected the oyster-land applications, and notice of appeal to the Superior Court was promptly filed. FRUIT FAIR A SUCCESS. WaSla Walla Show 'Continuing to Draiv Large CroTvds Dally. WALLA WALLA, Sept 24. (Special.) The fruit fair continues to draw crowd3 of sightseers dally. Thursday afternoon will be children's day. all public schools closing at noon to allow children to at tend. Friday will be Maccabees' day. The local order Is making preparation for a gala time, and will give a parade in the afternoon, and have a programme In tho evening. The local Pioneer Society will have Saturday as Its day. In conjunction with the baby show. Tho managers of the fair say that tho contest between the old pioneer and the new baby will be ex ceedingly funny. It has been decided to continue the fair three days longer this year than last year, the season lo close with a grand mask ball and carnival Tuesday evening. ANNUAL METHODIST CONFERENCE. Grant's Pass Sessions Proving? Best Ever Held in State. GRANT'S PASS. Or.. Sept 24. (Spe cial.) The session of the annual con ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, new-In progress In this city. Is proving to bo the" most successful ever held in the state. Over 150 visiting mem bers' and. delegates- are here attending tho conference. The meetings are well attended and the greatest enthusiasm pre vails. This afternoon Bishop Cranston, of Portland, concluded tho examination of undergraduates. Tonight Dr. W. F. Oldham; of New York, addressed a. largo audience on the subject of home and foreign missions. According to the reports brought In by the churches of the various districts, Methodism has had a large and health ful growth in Oregon during tho past ypar. A number of new churches his been established and the old ones In creased in strength. fd PROVIDE 80,000 COPIES. Salem Comercir.l Club to Compile Issue of Harrlman Booklet. SALEM. Sept 24.-(Special.) At a meet ing of the Greater Salem Commercial Club this evenlnr steps were taken to provide the remaining 0,000 copies of the pamphlet to be distributed through the East by the Harrlman lines lh the In terest of this section of the Volley. As Salem was flrat to forward a supply of the immigration literature, she is de termined to continue to tie first In keep ing up the supply. Although the pam phlet Is one of the best that has "been prepared In this state, the club Is con templating making some improvements by enlarging it ao as to give representation to other sections of the county. A committee of five Is to be appointed by the club to confer with a similar com mlttpe of the City Council regarding changes that are needed In the city charter, and which should be made at the next session of the Legislature. Assessment Roll of Columbia County. RAINIER, Or., Sept 24. (Special.) Fol lowing la a summary of the assessment roll of Columbia County. Oregon, for the year 1902: Acres tillable land. 10,954 $ 170.225 ACTr TionttilBbler land. 370.8C0 921.890 Improvements on deeded land 84,&i0 No of town lots, 6020 39,630 Value of improvements on town lots 46,325 Value of Improvements on land n6t deeded or patented 13.855 No. miles railroad bed, 52.201 1C0.00) No. miles logging road bed. 10.... 6.900 Value railroad rolling stock...... 29.730 Value logging railroad stock 4.300 No. miles telegraph and telephone lines, 101 -11,210 Value of "steamboats, j?ailboat3, stationary engines, manufactur ing -machinery 70,910 Merchandise and, stock in trade.... 22,110 Farming Implements; wagons, and carriages, etc ' 6.S25 Notes and accounts .......... 17,720 No. shares of stock, 183 1.160 Household furniture, -watches, etc. - 22.827 Horses and mules, 1613........ 24,141 Cattle, 58S2 ...,. i 60,509 Sheep and goats, 1910 1,910 Swine, 960 ..4,. 1,791 Gross value all property. Exemptions : Total taxable-property ... Number of polls ., ;. $1,718,633 120.79S $1,597,81 695 Blind Institute Opens. SALEM, Sept 24. (Special.)-The Ore gon State Blind School opened this weqk with 30 students. There are two more to come in, so that the total attendance will be the same as last year. Of the total number of pupils, six have never been In school before, while the others have been in the Institution from one to seven years. They range In ages from 7 to 26 years. While pupils are .admitted at all ages, the policy of the school Is to encourage the blind to enter as young as possible. The Blind School fs an In stitution supported by . appropriations from the 3tate. and for the specific pur pose of providing education for the blind youth of the state. It costs the state about $7030 a. year, or $220 a year for each pupil. Jury Disagrees on Haddy Case. M'MINNVILLE, Sfcpt 24. (Special.) Circuit Court, with Judge Burnett on the bench, adjourned today. The case ofthe State vs. Joseph Maddy, for shoot ing date Bryant with a gopher gun, came up In this session. The Jury dis agreed in Its verdict and was discharged today. The shooting took place near Dayton Creek last Spring and caused much excitement, both parties to the af fair being old and respected citizens of Id q; that vicinity. 8000 Pounds of Hops Burned. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., Sept. 24. (Special.) The large hop storehouse of Fred Thompson, of Parker Bottom, was completely destroyed, with contents, by fire of unknown origin yesterday after noon. Every effort was made to save the building, but with little result on account of tho lack of fire-fighting facilities. Over SCC0 pounds of hops were stored In the house. The loss is said to be cov ered by insurance. To Receive the Ninth Cavalry. WALLA WALLA. Wash., Sept 24. Orders were, received at Fort Walla Walla today to prepare for the reception of the commanding officer, band and four troops of the Ninth Cavalry, now en route home from the Philippines. The Tenth Battery, formerly commanded by the famous Rellly, andthe only artillery at the -capture of Pekln, will go to Fort Snclllng, Minn. A. W. Yallop, of Walla Walla. WALLA WALLA, Wash., Sept 24. At an early hour this morning A. W. Yallop dropped dead In his residence in this city. Yallop has been In the North west fof some years, and was special agent for R. G. Dun & Co. He was well known all over the Northwest. De ceased was 43 years of age. Death re sulted from a ruptured blood vessel In the heart Oregon City Schools Crowded. OREGON CITY, Sept. 24. (Special.) Five hundred and forty-nine pupils have registered In the Oregon City public schools since the opening of the term last Monday morning. This exceeds the attendance of any previous year, and the schools are now in a crowded conditlorr It Is possible that an additional teacher may -have to be engaged. Willamette Students Elect Officers. SALEM, Sept 24. (Special.) Tho stu dent body of Willamette University or ganized today by electing Kinney Miller president, Mlra Louise Van Wagner vice president and Walter Wlnslow secretary trcasurer. W football team lo being or ganized, and Ronald Glover has been elected manager. Other Tracy Reward Claimants. OLYMPIA, Wash., Sept. 4.-(SpecIal.) Two more claimants for a share of the Tracy reward have filed claims in the Governor's office. The men are from Spokano and are named Gemrlg and Stauffner. They helped guard the wheat field all night after Tracy had killed himself. McMInnvIlle Harvest Festival Today. M'MINNVILLE. Sept. 24. (Special.) Great preparations are being made for the Harvest Festival and Veterans' Re union, which opens tomorrow. Rain last night and this morning was very dis couraging, but is now apparently over, and the outlook for the occasion Is good. . Olyxnpla Relief Fund, ?fH0. OLYMPIA, Wash.. Sept 24. (Special.) The relief committee appointed In Olympla to solicit subscriptions for the aid of the forest fire sufferers has raised nearly J9C0. It Is expected that Olympla will contribute fully S1000. THROUGH THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE. A delightful trip of a few hours will take you through the famous "Columbia Mver Gorge." the greatest combination of river and mountain scenery on earth. O. R. & N. train leaves Portland daily at 9 A. M. Return can be made by steamer from Cascade Locks. Special low rates for this trip. Get particulars at O. R. & N. ticket office. Third and Washington, ADDRESS TO STUDENTS FIRST OFFICIAL APPEARANCE OF UNIVERSITY'S- NEW PRESIDENT. Professor Campbell Gives Seme Good Advice to Young: Collegians DicSIinnvillc College Opens. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Sept. 24. (Special.) The first regular pub lic assembly of the faculty and students of the university was held this morning In'Vlllard Hall. The annual addrers of the president which was scheduled for October 15, was delivered this morning by President Campbell. After Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. MacH. Wal lace, of the Congregational Church, Dr. Thomas Condon, the oldest member of the faculty, introduced to the faculty and students their new president Afjer extending a welcome to the stu donts, President Campbell spoke lh sub stance as follows: "In the preparation that lies before you, I would call your attention to four things namely, right method, definite hafclt, wide Information and ease in work and enjoyment of It Leam to get in all tnb facts before drawing your conclusion. It is well said that the ability to defer Judg ment la a measure of development of character. If you learn to work easily In what you have to do you will save energy and acquire a store of vitality that will make you enjoy your work. Strive to acquire power. Very often the definite choice will have to be made between power and pleasure. One must learn to sacrifice a present gratification for the sake of a future good. The work of the university is in the highest snse co operative. You are the one making the largest investment. If you fairly do your part you will he the largest gain ers'." The outlook seems to promise a most pleasant and profitable year. M'MINNVILLE COLLEGE OPENS. Convocation Address by Rev. Mr. Randall Faculty Changes. M'MINNVILLE, Or., Sept. 24. (Special.) McMInnville College opened this morning with a chapel full of students, new and old. The convocation address was deliv ered by Re William E. Randall, pastor cf the Second Baptist Church, Portland, who spoke in his usual happy, genial, im pressive way, congratulating the young men and women uDofTturnlnn- av from all the allurements and enticements oH tne world to the securing of a larger equipment for bettor living. The address presented a splendid keynote for the work of the year. The faculty for the coming year Is well prepared for efficient Work, several changes and additions, having been made to it. Professor W. F. Fargo, who taught in the college six years ago, after a post graduate ccurse at the University of Chi cago, returns to the chair of sciences, filling the vacancy caused by the leave of absence granted to Professor A. M. Brum back, to tae a post-graduate course at Berkeley University. Professor I. M. Grover, who has been for the year past studylne at Chicago University, 're turns to thaNmalr of Latin. The college establishes another new de partment this year, a chair of modern languages, with Mrs. Alma Kindred, a native of Switzerland. In charge. Miss Toney, a graduate of last year, has also been made assistant to Miss Rose Trum bull In the conservatory of music. The afternoon was glvon to the work of registration. The attendance promises to exceed that of last year, .which was the largest in the history of the Institu tion, when 200 students were enrolled. Opening Day at Dallas College. DALLAS. Or.. Sept. 24. (Special.) The opening exercises of Dallas College were held this morning In the college chapel. A large audience was In attendance, and the school opened under bright prospects for a successful school year. Nearly 100 students will -be enrolled tomorrow. Two new members have been added to the college faculty Professor H. H. Dunkle- berger, of Albright College, takes the chair of mathematics, and Professor C. T. Whit- tlesay, of Amherst and Yale, takes the chair of Latin and Greek. Albany Eleven Out for Practice. ALBANY. Sept. 24 (Special.) The Al bany College football team was out for Its first practice last night. Fred Ed wards, the coach, who did splendid work for the team last year, will again coach the team, and will be here Monday. James Thompson, the manager, it is be lieved. Is getting together Hhe strong est eleven the college has ever had. The body of last year s team will be In the line, greatly Improved. Though a cap tain has not been appointed and the line up ls"""not made. It Is known that Don Morrison will be fullback, Ccates one of the halves. Mack In, the center, and Tem pleton somewhere In the line. It Is be lieved the team will be one able to meet the strongest teams In the state. Rain Dnmaging Salem Prunes. SALEM, Sept 24. (Special.) A heavy rain has -allen -here today, and indica tions are that It will continue tomorrow. 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It gives power to the brain, strength and elas ticity to the muscle, and richness to the blood. It is a promoter of health and longevity, makes the old young, keeps the young strong. It Is absolutely pure and contains no fusel oil. It will cure almost any case o con sumption if taken in time. uver iOOO doctors prescribe it, and 2000 4. hosnltals use it eseluslvelv. free to every reader of this paper who will presenting a check at the First Natlona! Bank for $33. bearing the forged signature of Q, F. Billings.- of Ashland. He hkj forged the names of other parties pre vlously, but was allowed to go unpun- i n account of the respectability of his parents. Ycuhs Is 23 years of age and was but recently married. ' Griffin Case Makes Slow Progress. GRANT'S PASS, Or., Sept. 24.-(Spe-clal.) The Griffin murder trial is mak ing but alow progress. After much tedious work a Jury was selected this afternoon. The examination of wit nesses will begin tomorrow morning. It will require all of this week to complete the case. Is the name sometimes given to V7hat generally known as the BAD DIS EASE. It is not confined to dens of vice or the lower classes. The purest and best people are sometimes infected with this awful malady through handling the clothing, blister or sore then swellW swelling m the ofBio0d0Pofno0 Voatracedabadca8e do bp n- fmnA m , . . thTdThort tImo k11 ovldeace S.-!5,52.??w,??fMl: 1 bot- :t'V'wu pcucuiues io an parts of the system. Unless you get this poison out of vour blood it will ruin you, and bring disgrace and disease upon your children, for it can be transmitted from parent Tr pliilH COO i. " c Insides Cool Here's a man who thinks he has heart dis ease, and is scared half to death. His face is all drawn out of shape from, fear and agony. Every time he eats, his heart "pal pitates" that simply means that his stom ach is swelled up with gases from fer menting undigested food, and his heart thumps against his diaphragm. Nothing the matter with his heart In the summer time, this gas distention is much worse, his whole body and blood get over-heated, and his heart and lungs get so crowded for room, thathe gasps for breath. There he is, look at him ! livery minute he ex pects to drop dead. As a matter of fact, all he needs is to stop that souring and gas forming in his stomach and bowels, help his digestion along, and , i i : : j t t ... ... ivcp luui uibiue. xou ail know tnat whenever something rots or decays, heat develops. Same in the body. Keep cool inside 1 Take a candy ca thartic CASCAT?-RT every day. Heart Disease ! Fudge I Best ior tne Bowels. All drucelsts, ioc, 35c, 50c. Never sold in bulk. The genuine tablet stamped C C C. Guaranteed to cure or your money back. Sample.aad booklet free. Address " Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New York.