f THE OIL WELL SHOOTER.
Sometimea Blown Into Eternity With
Hit Own Ammunition.
In certain of the petroleum produc
ing districts It Ikvoiuos necessary some
Uui 08 In opening nu oil well souit'tluies
when the well has become clogged or
apparently exhausted to begin or re
lew the flow by exploding nitroglyc
erin at the bottom of the well, lulu
explosive Is employed because it Is ex
plodes readily by the dropping of
Weight upon It. A mnn who carries
titroglycerin from well to well for this
purpose is known in the oil regions as
"shooter."
The shooter has a wagon In which to
earrv his explosive. A square box un
tier the seat is carefully padded, and
when it has been solidly filled with
cans of nitroglycerin, which Is a nio-
lasses-like fluid, he fastens down the
eover and drives slowly away to the
"well that be Is to shoot Usually be
makes the trip very early In the morn
ing to avoid the customary travel and
eo diminish the chance of danger.
For the most part the roads are bad,
and the wagon jolts along in a way to
make any one but an old shooter de
cidedly nervous. If It is dark there
te great danger that a wheel may drop
Into a hole with force enough to deto
nate the explosive. Several wagons
tienrlng shooters and their loads have
been blown up. but no otio ever lived
te tell what sort of jar caused the ex
plosion.
In such a case little is ever found ex
cept the great hole In the ground which
the explosion has dug, with possibly
wheel of the wagon a quarter of
mile away in one direction and another
In the opposite direction.
The shooter generally takes from
80 to 240 quarts of nitroglycerin In
his wagon. The smaller amount is
quite enough If it should explode to
leave no trace of the driver of the
Tehicle.
When the shooter reaches the well
which Is to be treated long torpedo
tubes are placed within the casing of
the well, and the nitroglycerin is poured
carefully into them. The well may be
3,500 feet deep and is seldom less than
a thousand. When one of the tubes is
filled it is lowered with the utmost
care to the bottom of the well. This
cperation is repeated until the shoot
er Is satisfied that the load is heavy
enough to accomplish the purpose.
:When all Is ready a bar of iron, known
as a "go-devil," is dropped into the
well. The instant it leaves his hand
the shooter takes to his heels, seeking
a place of safety.
Suddenly the earth trembles; there
Is a crash, followed by a snap; a muf
fled sound arises and becomes louder
and louder until a column of oil and
water shoots from 75 to 100 feet into
the air. The country for hundreds of
feet around is filled with clouds of
epray floating to leeward. When this
subsides the well is in operation and
the shooter receives his fee and drives
way. Harper's Weekly.
The Daad Man's Hand.
. unarms as cures for sickness were
common in England a century ago.
Lady Wake, who was born in 1800,
tells of a grewsome cure adopted for
the removal of some birthmarks which
disfigured her face. Her mother was
persuaded that "a dead man's band
laid upon my cheek and bands would
effectually remove the marks," aba
writes. "As a man could not be killed
for the occasion, it was necessary to
wait till some one died. An old man
at last did die In one of the nearest
cottages, and I was taken there In my
sleep. I remember afterward being
constantly stopped by the widow, who
always examined my cheek in order to
ascertain the state of her husband's
body, as the marks, she told my curse,
would certainly fade away as he turn
ed into dust Whatever tbe cause of
the core, tbe marks In time disappeared.'
"It's the Cut."
An aged country rector who bad an
Id tailor as his clerk, returning from
bis church one Sunday with tbe lat
ter, thus addressed him:
"Thomas, I cannot think how it is
that oar church should be getting
thinner, for I am sure I preach aa
well as ever I did and ought to hare
tar more experience than I had when
I first came among you.'
Indeed," replied Thomas. -Ill tell
you what; old parsons nowadays are
just like old tailors, for I'm sure I sew
as well as ever I did in my life, and
the cloth is the same, but it's tbe cut.
sir. Ah, it's the new cut Pearson's
Weekly.
Flower of the Air.
There is a plant In Chile and a simi
lar one in Japan called the "flower of
the air." It is so called because It ap
pears to have no root and is never
fixed to the earth. It twines round a
dry tree or sterile rock. Each shoot
produces two or three flowers like a
lily white, transparent and odorifer-,
us. It is capable of being transported
600 to 700 miles and vegetates as it
travels suspended on a twig.
HELPED BY HUMIDITY.
Many Materials and Products VYhleh
Require Moiat Air- '
There are tunny materials, operations
and products which require special
atmospheric conditions for ndvaifta
geous or profitable maintenance. Prin
cipal among such operations Is- the
manufacture of textiles, perhaps the
largest single Industry carried on in
factories, in the favored climate of
tbe Lancashire district of England the
natural climate affords working con
ditions equaled in America only on oc
casloual days In certain localities.
Even in England, however, there are
many days in which the atmosphere is
too dry for the best work.
Since textile fibers are Increased In
strength and elasticity by high humid
Ity and moderately high temperature
breakages are less frequent under
proper conditions, and the output is in
creased. But even before the fiber
reaches tbe manufacturing plant at
mospheric humidity plays an important
part Cotton loses weight as it dries
out. but. more than that the fibers-
bristle and appear shorter and of lower
grade than when slightly moistened,
Leather, feathers and many other por-
ous substances lop a considerable per
centage of weight in drying out. so that
the maintenance of average and uni
form humidity In the storage eooms
has a direct advantage to the owner
in maintaining the value of his goods
as they lie In the warehouse. Ctgan
and tobacco lose flavor In dry air and
regain it to some extent, after loss,
by storage In proper humidified- rooms.
Wooden furniture and musical Instru
merits are sometimes cracked or tbe
finish Injured by the dry air of steam
heated moms. All these and other
similar goods are advantageously
worked or stored In rooms in which the
atmospheric humidity is artificially
controlled and kept at the most desira
ble point Engineering.
To-ok. All Ills meney.
Often all a man e rns goes to doctors
or tor medicines, to cure a Stomach,
Liver o- Kidney trouble that Dr. King's
New Life Fills. ould quickly cure at
slight cost Best for Dyspepsia, Indi
gestion, Biliousness, Constipation, Jaun
dice, Malaria and Debility. 2"o at all
druggists.
Announcements
A PIG'SSQUEAL
It Played a Momentous Part In Amen
can History.
The war between this country and
Encland in 1812 was caused by one
vote. and. stranger still, tbe small mar
gin came from a pig getting its bead
stuck in a rail fence. It was a Rhode
Island fence at that, but built much
like a Virginia worm fence.
Tbey were having an election of
members of the legislature In Rhode
Island. One Federalist put off going
to the election and lert nimseii just
time enough to get there before tbe
noils closed. Just as he got on bis
horse and started for town be beard a
pig squeal. He looked around and
saw that tbe pig bad Its bead jammed
into that old rail fence, and anybody
who knows anything about hogs
knows that the hogs would have eaten
that pig up if It hadn't been rescued.
The farmer stopped long enough to
liberate the pig. and when be got to
tbe polls they were closed. Be was
too late.
Tbe result was that a Democratic
member of tbe legislature was elected
from that district by one rote, and be
would not have been elected If that
Federal bad got there on time. In
the legislature a Democratic United
States senator was elected by one vote,
and that Democratic legislator who
bad been elected by one vote voted
for him.
In tbe United States senate they
A Leading Citizen.
. "Didn't you tell me Faro Joe was
ene of the leading citizens of Crimson
Gulch r
"Well." answered Broncho Bob. "be
was. When be left town be led the
vigilance committee by a quarter of
a mile clean to tbe next county."
Washington Star.
Didn't Mean It That Way.
Wniie I say. ma. if dad was to die
would be ro to heaven? Ma Euan.
WUlte! Who's been putting soeb rt-
Jewta tbeegsai Into your
London Opinion.
One today to wvrtb
tvra tOTAOTTCWTa
and that Rhode Island " Democratic
senator who bad been elected because
tbat pig was caught in tbe fence voted
for the war of 3812. Popular Maga
doe. . , ;
Net a Waxwork.
Tbe opening of tbe courts in an as
sise town la England la always a great
day for tbe residents. Tbe procession
to tbe church, where tbe judge says
b!a prayers and listens to a homily,
the march to tbe court, with tbe at
tendant javelin men and tbe braying
of trumpets tbe men in wigs and
gowns Oil tbe rustic mind with the
sense of awe and tbe majesty of jus
tice. Jt la related In Mr. Thomas Ed
ward Crispe's book, "Reminiscences
of a K. C-." tbat a farmer once took
bla son into tbe crown court
On tbe bench waa tbe Baron Cleasby.
gorgeous in scarlet and ermine, statu
esque and motionless. Tbe yokel gazed
Itb open mouth at the resplendent
figure on the raised dais. Suddenly
tbe baron moved bis band from right
to left and left to right ' -
"Why, feyther," said tbe boy, "it's
alolve!" ,
A Friend In Need.
Algie I aay. Fred, you're aw a
fwiend of mine, aren't you?
Fred Sure.
Algie Then be a good fellow and
aw help me out. I'd like to have tbat
pwetty cousin of youahs learn all
about my aw good points, doocber
know.
Fred I am helping you. old chap. I
argued with her for two hours yester
day trying to convince her that you
weren't as big a fool as you look.
Chicago News.
Laughter.
Without laughter tbe human race
would have wept Itself to death or ex
terminated Itself long ago. Patboa ta
beautiful: tragedy ia absorbing. But
both patbos and tragedy are instantly
rooted by tbe laugh.
A Memorable Date.
"What member of te class can men
tion one memorable date In Roman
history?" tbe teacher asked.
"Antony's with Cleopatra." ventured
one of the boys. Everybody's.
What Is civilisation? I
power of good wosesv Eseraca.
tin
I h,erebv announce myself as a
candidate for sheriff of Morrow
county, subject to the decision of
the Bepublican Direct Primary.
I am willing to abide by tbe choice
of the people, and should I be
elected I will 11 the office to the
best of my ability.
J. F LUCAS
Won't Need A Crutch.
When Editor J. P. Rossman, of Cor
neliuB. N. 0., bruised his leg badly, It
started ah ugly -sore. Many salves and
ointments proved worthless. Then
Buck leu's Arnica Salve healed it thor
oughly. Nothing ia. so prompt , and
sure for Ulcers, .Boils, . Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Corns, Sores, Pimples, Eoxema or
Piles 25c- at all druggist.'
SEND' NOW
In my former announcement I stated
that I would go before the assembly
and abide by tbe choice of tbe Repub
licans in tbe assembly. Now that
have been endorsed by the assembly
feel justified ia asking the Republicans
of Morrow county for the nomination ot
assessor at the primary election on Sep
tember 24. D. 0. JUSTUS,
I hereby announce mvself as a cand
date for assessor of Morrow connty sub
ject to the decision of tbe Republican
Primaries. If nominated and elscted
will give every man a square deal with
out exception, and make, a just and
equitable assessment of all property i
tbe county. Respectfully,
O. P. HENDRICSP.
&
Candidate for Joint Senator ; for
Umatilla, Union and Morrow
Counties, subject to the
decision of Republic- . .
an Primaries.!
S. F. WILSON, of Athena,
of tbe law firm of Peterson
Wilson.
I firmly believe in the direc
primary law Economy in use o
public funds Good roads Better
schools Strict and prompt en
for cement of law The "Square
Deal" and eternal progress of man
and his institutions.
C. A. BAKRETT
Athena, Umatilla County, Oregon
To the voters of Morrow county
I hereby announce myself as a
oandidate for Joint Senator for the
19th Senatorial District compris
ing the counties of Morrow, Union
and Umatilla, subject to tbe will of
the Republican party voters, at the
Primary Nominating Election' to
be held September 2itb, 1910. ''
If nominated and elected I wil
work for tbe interest of all the
people of my district to the best of
my ability.
I favor the maintenance of the
voted for the war of 1S12 by one toterDirect Primary Law, Statement
No. 1, people s choice for Senator,
a better system of improving oat
roads, economy and efficiency in
public officials.
Respectfully, C. A. BARRETT.
I will be a candidate before the
Democratic primaries for Sheriff
of Morrow county. If nominated
and elected to the office of sheriff.
promise to perform tbe duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
J C HAYES.
To the Democratic voters of
Morrow connty: I am a candidate
for sheriff before the primary elec
tion on September 24.
My platform will be a square
deal to everybody.
SAM MEADOWS.
Dlictnnl en Coal.
Wyoming coal $9.50 per ton delivered.
Five per cent discount for cash, 80 days.
Ten per cent interest charged after 30
days. E. E. BEAMAN.
tlce for
Fabllcatlen
Tract.
laelated
Public Land Sale.
No's 0.1836-05853.
United Slates Lsud Office, The Dalles
Oregon, July 16th, 1910.
Notice is hereby given tbat, as di
rected by the Commisjioner of tbe
General Land Office, under provisions
of Act of Con (trees approved Jnoe 27,
1906, Public No. 303, we will offer at
oblic atln, to the higheat bidder, at
:45 o'clock a. no., on the 15th dav of
September, 1910, at this office, the fol-
wmg tract of land, to wit:
W'X NWV Sec 33 and VX 8Wtf
Sec. 28 T. 4 8. R. 26 E. W.
Anv parsons claiming adveraely tbe
above-described laada are advised to
le their claims, or objection, on or
before tbe dav above designated for
ale.
C. W. MOORE, Rsglster.
for samples of our "Diamond
Quality" RE-CLEANED
Farm and Field Seeds,
Grasses, Clovers, Vetches,
Alfalfa and Grains for
FALL SOU NO
We have Special Mixtures for
Special Purposes
Dry Lan4 Pasture Mixture, Wet
Land Paature Mixture, Special
Mixture for Burned-over Land,
Cover Cropa for OrcharrU.
Tell ns tbe nature of yonr sOT and yonr
local condition. Over 20 years' experi
ence right here
in the Pacifio
Northwest qual
ifies as to adviae
you.
AsktorCaUlot Ko.80
PORTLAND SEED CO.
PORTLAND, OREGON
A. M. PHELPS
The
rocer
The Right Place to Trade
Notice For Publication.
Isolated Tract Public Land Sale.
05905.
U. S. Land Office at The Dalles, Ore
Kon', August 17th, 1910.
Notice is hereby given that, as di
rected by the Commissioner of Ihe Gen
eral Land Office, under provisions of
Act of ConKress spproved Jane 27,
1906, Pu- lie No. 303, we will offer at
publ c sale, to tbe highest bidder, at 10
o'clock a. m., on the 4th day of October,
1910, nest, at this office, the following
tract of land, to wit:
SW SW, see, 24 and 8E SV
HVfY SEV. sec. 14 T. 2 8. R. 24 E. W.
M.
Any persons claiming adversely the
above described ' lands are advised to
file their plaims, or objections, on or be
.ore tbe dav above designated for sale.
C. W. MOORE. Register.
Aug 25 Sept 20
NOTICE Or SHERIFF'S SALE.
By virtue of an execution and order
Of sale duly issued by the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of the County of Morrow,
State of Oregon, dated, the 6th day of
September, 1910, in a certain action in
the Circnit Court for said County and
State, wbeiein Kenneth A. J.
Mackenzie, Plaintiff, recovered judg
ment against C. B. Sperry and Dona
Sperry, his wife, Defendants, for tbe
sum of two hundred seventy-seven and
50 100 (8277 50) do.lars, with interest
tbereon at tbe rate of six per cent, per
annum from the 20th day of September,
1906, and tbe further sum of five and no
100 ($5.00) dollars Attorney's fee. and
costs and disbursements taxed at eight
and 60-100 ($8.60) dollars, on the 20tb
day t f September, 1906.
Notice is hereby given that I will on
Saturday, tbe 8th day of October, 1910.
at 2 o'clock p. m , of said dy, at tbe
front door of tbe 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: 411 of lota one (1)
and two (2) and tbe East 20 feet of lot
(3) in block seven (7) in 8 perry 'a sec
ond addition to tbe town of lone. Mor
row Connty, Oregon.
Taken and levied npon as tbefprop
ertr of the said C. B. Sperry and Dona
Sperry, bis wife, or so much thereof as
mar be necessary to satisfy, the said
udgment in favor of Kenneth A. J.
Mackenzie, and against said C. B. Sperry
and Dona Sperry, together with all coata
and disbursements that have or may
accrue.
E. M. SHUTT, Sheriff.
By GUS MALLORY, Deputy.
Dated at Heppner, Oregon, Septem
ber 6, 1910.
Sept 8-Oct 6
OFFICERS
W. O. MINOR, President
J. H. Mc H ALE Y, Vice-President
W.S. WHARTON, Cabier
VAWTER CRAWFORD, Asst. Cashier
OIRtCTOM
W. O. MINOR
J. H. McHALEY
W. G, SCOTT
C. E. WOODSON
W. S. WHARTON
Bank of Heppner
Capital, Fully Paid.
Undivided Profits -
$50 000 00
, 2259 33
Four Per cent Interest paik on Time and SavingsIDeposits
Your Banking Solicited
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MODERN CONVENIENCES
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Renovated and Beflitted. Best
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. MiDDOCK t:C0. Propi.
Forty-ninth Annual
Oregon State Fair
Will be Held at
SALEM, OREGON
September 12 to 17,
1ft
$35,000 in Premiums and Purses
Grand Livestock, Agricultural and
Horticultural Exhibits
Notice for Publication.
Isolated Tract Public Land Sale.
Department of the Interior U. S. Land
Office at LaGranoeregon August
81. 1910.
Notice is hereby given that as di
rected by the Commissioner of theGen-
ral Land Office, under provisions of
Act of Congress approved June 27,
1906. f34 Stata., 517) we will offer at
public sale, to the highest bidder, at
10 o'clock a. m. on the 20th day of
October, 1910, at this office, the follow
ing described land: The 8 NEtfand
i NWJi sec. 21. T. 3 3., K. 27 E. W.
M. Seiial No. 07446.
Any persons claiming adversely the
bove-described lands are adviasd to
file their claima, or objections, on or be
fore the day above designated for sale.
F. C. BRA M WELL, Register.
COLON R. EBERHARD, Receiver.
Sept 8 Oct 13
Splendid Races, Band Concerts,
Free Attractions and Fireworks
REDUCED RATES ON ALL RAILROADS
For Further Information Address
FRANK MEREDITH, Secretary
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Chineae Root and Herb Deotor.
He is an experienced compounder of
Chinese Medicine. He treats success
fully all private, nervous and chronic
diseases, also blood, stomach, heart,
lung, liver, kidney, female weakness,
catarrh and all diseases of tbe body bv
tbe nss of roots and herbs, especially
prepared for each case. If you caat
call at hia office, write for home treat
ment. Consultation free- J. Man Foo,
successor to Hong Wo Tong Chineae
Medicine C, 117 W. Second St., Al
bany, Oregon.
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row Couatr; Tbe WacUr Or fxm i a ta
aews and thought ef tbe world. Bota at
a apadal prtoa. Inquire ee a4draa Tke
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