The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, June 09, 1904, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextO0CS2OCO0CS34 A DOCTOR'S MISSION "Glfnroy," CHAPTER III. Continued.) A few days after the promenade on deck Dr. Klfenstein was summoned by Mim Nevergail to attend her aunt, who waa very HI, owing to the violence of the storm. Portioning out I sedatljre, the young phyrician turned to give It to his companion, and In banding It, their Angers met, and at the touch his heart leaped ao forcibly into delightful thrill that It caused an Instant feeling ol ques tioning as bo Its cause. ' Their passage across the Atlantic was an unusually propitious one. It waa with relief to both the physlclsn and anxious niece as they saw the termination of the royage, for In spite of their united ef forts, Mrs. Nerergall'i strength was rap idly departing. I)r. Elfensteln had an unusually tender and sympathizing heart He could not see so young a girl in such trouble and not In everything possible lend a help ing hand. lie cared for her as a brother, and the eloquent look of gratitude that flashed upon him, as, after seeing them both safely In the Liverpool home of their eousln, Mr. Itogers, Ethel placed ber hand In his, at parting, and faltered out her thanks, as be bads her farewell, nev er expecting to see her more, waa a re ward not soon to be forgotten. After leaving his fellow voyagers, our hero lost no time in pursuing his own Journey. Before a week had rolled by bis way waa made perfectly plain, and pleasant home was provided. He found by Inquiring of Levi Perkins, the land lord of the hotel where he Mopped, that the place had Just been excited, and al most stunned, by the sudden illness of lr. Jennings, the only physician for mile around. He had been rendered helpless three days before, by paralytic stroke, and u all feared, would never again be able to attend to bis profes sional duties. Instantly, on hearing this news, the young man had visited the house of the old gentleman, and allowing his letters of recommendation, and his written creden tials, he had offered to attend to the sick In his place, which offer was accepted, nd in i few daya the stranger bad all the calls for medical advice that he could attend, and the result was that he bought the practice of the old and worn out man, nd became his accepted etiiwurnr. Dr. Jennings lived only two dnys after Elfen tteln's arrival, for a third severe shock laid him at rest from his earthly labors forever. The funeral waa a large one, and after the day, with ita many excitements, had passed, Dr. Elfensteln again visited the bouse where the dead had so recently lain, and asking to see the daughter, Mrs. Stewart, he offered to rent the cottage furnished far a year, provided Mrs. Chun would remain In It, as formerly, in the tapaclty of housekeeper. This offer relieved Mrs. Stewart of what had been an anxiety, and as Mrs. Cluni ws delighted to still retain ber borne, all due arrangements were Imme diately made, papers-drawn up and sign ed, and one week from the day of his ar rival we mid "Earls Elfensteln, M. D.," upon sign, betide the door of the pret tiest cottage In the place, and that young disciple of Galen busy night and day at tending to the large practice so suddenly thrown upon hie hands, CIIAFTER IV. Sir Reginald Olemlenning was out of humor one sunny morning In May. The dully mall had been handed him, as usu al, just as he bad commenced his break fast, and one letter that he had then received had discomposed aud made him surly and violent "What luck Is thlsr he muttered. "After my not going to the funeral of my sister, and thus, by my absence, Showing that I had not overlooked her plebeian marriage, to think that these people have forwarded auch a letter as this to me la absurd! I do not care If it waa written by her before her death. (They might have known I did not wish It Take charge of her husband's niece, forsooth I She may go to the almshouse for all nie I I will not have thing to 00 with her. Bo laying, Sir Reginald turned to hit library, tossed the offensive letter Into a drawer of bis bookcase, locked It, and 1 putting the key In his pocket, rang ths pell furiously for waiter, ordering him to have the groom bring to the door a young horse named Tempest at once, is he Intended to ride. Springing upon the back of the hsndsome creature, Sir Regi nald Glendoimlng daahed away, just as bis nephew, Robert, a young man about twenty years of age, appeared upon the asserted plana. He waa in personal appearance very tall, with a magnificent figure, dark com' plexlon, handsome features tui Urge, peaking black eyes, while his whole air portrayed the pride that he had so rich ly Inherited from hit own Immediate fam ily. "Belle!" be exclaimed, as his sister, a beautiful brunette, followed him. "See our worthy relative dashing down ths carriage way at that breakneck speed. Zounds 1 If I were to ride in that aavage way be would rate me soundly for It tor the next three days. I wonder what new that letter could have contained to Infuriate him as it did. Do you know, he Is alwaya terribly provoked when he rides like that" "I do not, neither does Aunt Con stance. I should like to read It though, wouia not youT "Yea i I wonder where he put It J" "In the drawer of his bookcase, where be keeps letters not answered. I wish I could unlock It but the key has gone down the carriage wsy in the old geut's pocket," replied the annual girl, "Well, since you express a wish to se It perhaps I csn aid you. Seel this ke looks aa though It might fit any lock.' returned the young man, readily enough falling into the suggestive mood of his sister. Laughing, the young girl tnrned quick ly with htm, and both glided with stealthy steps towarda the library and their uncle's desk. The key fitted; a fact Robert well knew, a it waa not the first time It bad been tried by the unprin clpled nephew, and the following letter, written with hand evidently feeble from sickness, waa eagerly read, then aa quickly returned to Ita hiding place, and the drawer relocked, as they had found It. On the envelope waa written, "To be tent to Sir Reginald Olendennlng, Bart, after my death." "Sir Reginald Glendennlngi "My Dear Brother You will doubt less be surprised to receive this letter from one who baa been so many years Separated from ber family , in conse BY CMILY THORNTON Author "of " Roy Russell'1 Rule," "Th Faskionabli Mothse," Etc. quence of having married, secretly, the man of her choice. Allow me merely to say that when yon read this, the sister that you once loved will have passed away, and, therefore, she trusts that all hard feelings that her marriage may have occasioned will be burled forever. Broth: er, I write to you now in order to crave a favor at your hands. My only child died in Infancy, and just twenty and a half years ago. I. with the coneent ol my husband, took charge of a little girl of gentle blood and some pleaaant future prospects, and gave ber the love or a true mother. On her twenty-flrat birth day she will be at liberty to open certain documents laid aside for ber, and then will come Into possession of her own property, for some little awaits her ma jority. Until then, after my death, ahe will be friendless and alone. Now, I ask if you will care for her until that date, October fifth is reached? Can she not be In some wsy of service to yon, and thus compensate for her board and trou ble? Da this for me, my dear brother,' and be kind and care for my beloved Ethel, and my dying gratitude will be yours. 'Your affectionate sister, "aKIlTRUDB.". 'Of all Impudent proposals, that Is the climax!" ejaculated Belle, indignantly. "Take her into his own family, indeed! The minx don't come here, if I can help It She la no earthly relation to him!" lour opinion will not be asked, sister mine," returned ber companion in evil deeds; "and you must remember that you are supposed to know nothing of the con tents of that letter. But do not be alarm ed. Our relative looked too much like a thunder cloud to be cajoled into receiv ing her here." Need we stop now, after relating auch a ftcene, to describe the wholly heartless characters of these relations of Lady Constance Olendennlng? Indulged from infancy by their own parents aa much as by the Lady Constance, whose whole afloetlons had centered upon them, in consequence of the cold manner of ber moody, passionate husband towards her self, It is not to be wondered at that they developed with each year aelfish and unnmiahle dispositions under her foolish ly fond sway. As for Lady Constance, her naturally amiable disposition had grown hardened. Life with her violent tempered husband had proved anything but pleasant, and as she finally saw his ugly features of char acter being imitated by these children under her charge, she became morbidly indifferent and cold to auch a degree that her nearest relatives could scarcely rec ognize In the jirond Lndy Conatance Olendennlng the once light-hearted and gay young cousin, whose society waa so much sought In former years by the three brothers before their father's death, when life had been ao different for each. Thl morning Lady Constance felt unusually dispirited. Her apathetic heart bad been moved the night before by a slngu larly vivid dream, in which she hsd met once more her never forgotten early lover, and the face of Sir Art'hur had appear ed In that midnight hour with all the realness of life, while she seemed to boar him wall In despair: "Oh, Constance, Conatance!" Starting from this dreary sleep, she tossed restlessly until morning, and than after rising, found that the impression made upon her mind had not in the least vanished. She sank upon her knees, and weeping bitterly, moaned: "Oh, Arthur, why was I so unfaithful to thy precious memory? Why did I forget thee so soon, my own, my own? Wretched guilty woman that I have been to wed for Mile and inheritance, so un feeling and heartless a man as I, alas! hnve done! Ob, heaven, forgive this, my sin, and grant me peace with thyself after my weary life is ended!" Long and bitterly ahe thua wrestled with her own heart, never stirring from her lowly posture until she was sudden ly aroused by horrified scream from lips she knew to be Belle's, while a strange call In tones of anguish for "Aunt Conatance" caused her to rise end open the "door, where ahe, too, was startled to see the whole houaehold assembled In' the halls, and then the first knowledge of some awful calamity fell upon her heart CHAPTER V. Leaving Sir Reginald to his wild ride on that lovely May morning, we will go back a day or two In our story, and again seek Dr. Elfensteln. In many of his visits, which were all professional, be had, by dropping some leading word, striven to discover the public mind lu regard to the murder committed In their midst twenty-five years before. To bis surprise, he met everywhere a decided reluctance to talk upon the sub ject, aa the law had acquitted the only one auspeoted, but the gloomy looks and wise ahakea of the head he ad often met told htm well that the younger brother Fltaroy waa still held guilty in the opin ions of the general mass of the Inhab itant. Sorry to aee that hie friend waa still so hardly thought of, Earle Elfenstein dropped the subject Jumping Into bia gig, be drove away to the village, resolv ed to go through the extensive ground of the "II all," aa atranger were in the dally habit of doing. Olendennlng Hall lay next to hi own cottage borne, and stopping at the gate lodge, he asked permission of the keeper to drive around the premise. This permission was easily gained, and ths son of the gatekeeper, an intelligent boy of fourteen, volunteered to ride with blm, to explain the places on the route. So climbing to hi side, Sandy began at once to chatter of all that came into hla young head. "Yon are bhs new doctor, I know that well," he remarked; "ao It I all right for yon to know bow to get to the Hall, in ease yon are sent for In a hurry. It la quite a ride, yon aee, before the man ekn come even In sight Thla front part of the house Is where the family live, and le of atone, very handsome; but all that wing, or part, that runa back, la very old, deserted and almost falling to pieces." "There was a murder committed here once, I have been told, my boy. Which part waa that done in?" "It la not on the front but on the rlghtand aide, where the blind I halt open. That waa Sir Arthur's room, and Is now occupied by Sir Reginald. It la In the second story; but the balcony rail ing that surrounds It you tee, Is not so very far from the ground, ss the house set so low st that end. . The body was swung from that balcony to the ground, by means of rope tied under the arms. The rope was dangling there, the next day, In the wind. Bee! this path leads to a beantiful lake; you can see tne wat er plainly through those parting tree boughs. There the body was supposed to hare been flung, to hide It for a time; but It must have been carried away the same night for It never ha been found. "That ia very strange!" quoth tie doc tor. "Where could ths murderers have hidden It?" "No one can tell People think his brother did the deed, sa they had quar reled the night before It happened; but when be was tried It seemed to be prov ed that he did not." "Yonder Is a curious looking building," remarked Earle, pointing to square brick tower that stood beyonl. yet at tached to, the deserted wing. "What may that be?" "It la called 'The Haunted Tower.' Please drive faat past that doctor, for I ahlver whenever I think of It, even, much less pass near it!" returned Sandy. "Why?" "Because It Is fearful place. It is haw. ted!" was the whiapered reply. "Who says so?" "Everybody. No one likes to take this path, even In daylight auch terrible thing appear at thoss windows st ths top of the tower on dark stormy night." "Who, for one, baa seen these thing V "I have; and ao ba every person who lives in bouse with windows facing this way, or who la out much nights. You see, that tower is very tall, and soars way above the trees. I saw It my self the last time we had a terrible storm. I was staying with Jim Colgrovs all night Jim lives Just below you, in the village. It was about ten o'clock and we were In hi room. When w were ready for bed, Jim put out the light and I ran to the window to see if it still stormed, when, suddenly, s bright light caught my eyes, In tbs top of the tower, and, looking np, I saw the most frightful object eyes ever beheld, dancing Inside, plainly seen through the windows!" The boy stopped here, while bis eye seemed dilating with horror at ths re membrance, and hi lip grew pale. "What was It like?" "Oh, I don't waut to describe HI I can't really! Jim looked out when I screamed, and waa sa frightened as I, so we both jumped Into bed, quick, and cov ered up our head to shut out ths sight It was terrible, doctor, terrible!" Dr. Elfensteln said no mors, but In wardly resolved to be on the lookout for the specter of the Haunted Tower. Yet while he resolved, he laughed at himself for putting ths least faith in this boy's unlikely story. "It Is a wild tals these villagers bare invented, In order to excite strangers, and draw attention td thla quiet, rural place. I do not believe one word about the ghost, yet, for the joke of the thing, I will look this way about ten, some real stormy night, and see what Is to be seen." As It to keep' the thing In remem brance, Earle aaw that the sun waa sink ing, even then, Into t bank of clouds, and he concluded that a thunder .storm would buret over them that very night One thing, however, Earle Elfensteln noted, the present baronet's apartments were on the same side of the building that connected with the ruined portion, while the tall old tower which seemed of more modern build, stood just back of the whole, while its large windows on each of the four aides, could be distinct ly seen by the whole village Inhabitants, as It rose so far above the house, and even above many of the numerous tree that filled the grounds. ' ' (To be continued.) What Makes Gentleman. Archbishop Temple, the recently de ceased primate of the established church of England, and a man of the lilfhcst character, gave a short time before his death the following outline of whut he considered really gentle manly conduct: "The man who Is thoroughly unsel fish In all small things, he la the man In regard of -whom It Is quite Impos sible for you not to feel, that man Is a gentleman. Let his rank In society be what It may, let him be Ignorant of the ordinary conventionalities of 'so cial Intercourse, at 111, if the man be truly solf-saerlflcing, If In his ordinary relations with his fellow there Is true anil genuine unselfishness, It Is Impos sible for any man who has much to do with him not to feel 'That man Is a gentleman.' I don't care whether he is learned or not, whether he Is edu cated or not; I don't car how Ig norant be may be or how low he may stand; I don't care If he be ever4so poor; the man who constantly shows that he Is giving himself up for the sake of other people, that man Is at heart and In reality one of nature's gantlemen, and this la the way In which he shows It" Plant with Deadly Odor. There are criminals among plants as well as among animals and human be ings. Those that have the most sinis ter reputation are known as death plants, which are found only In the volcanic districts of Java and Sum atra. The plant's appearance quite be lle Its name, for It Is really very attractive, being a low growth shrub with long thorny stems covered with beautiful broad leaves. The upper surface of these) leave Is a vivid em erald, while the lower surface Is a bril liant scarlet Ths flowers are great white bell-shaped blossoms, which ex hale a sweet and deadly perfume. The death plant grow In the most fertile spots, but all about It ths ground becomes barren of vegetation and neither bird nor beast may com within a wide radlua of it Tbey know better, but rash man, with no warning Instinct to guide htm, will occasionally linger too long In Its vicinity, en chanted by Its delicious snd heavy fragrance, until he experiences the distressing effects of his Imprudence a blinding headache, which, If he at 111 remains, will be Meowed by temporary deafneaa, convulsions of muscles of the face and Insensibility. The Brutal Yoang Husband. Friend But what started the quar rel? Tearful Bride Why, I said If w ever did quarrel he would be the first to do It and he said I would surely be the one to start It New York Times, Dnnraven's Property Bold. All the property of Lord Dunraven at Etea Tark, Cat, Including four summer hotels and 7,700 acres of ground, practically comprising the whole of this mountain resort, ha been sold to an eastern syndicate. Woman Is evidently a special dSen satton of Providence to prevent man's conceit from running away with blm. Tbs patriot bleeds for ths benefit of his country, but ths politician bleeds his country tor hla own benefit THE ROMP BEFORE BED. When Bessie gets her nightie on and wants to romp with me. And dodges here end scurries there, and shouts with baby glee. I wouldn't change my fortune for the stats of any king. I wouldn't give her love for all ths joys that wealth may bring! Her laugh Is sweeter than ths song of any sylvan brook. And I se God's best promise In her sinless, happy look Her little toe, all pink and whits, ap pear and disappear. As, dancing "round me with delight, sbs call me "daddy dear." I catch her fondly In my arms and toss ner in tne air. And set her down to chase her as shs hurries 'round a chair, While mamma calls, "Now, that will dol V.. -1- I I A ff - It's time that children were In bed!" W never heed her, though. And Bessie make a rush, while I whoop ime a savage cnier, And dodg away end keep It op till some I know a man whose lot Is drawn who'll catch it dreadfully When Beasie gets her nightie on, and MMsa st ua. 1 U vviiiosj w rUUI l W 111 111 V. S. B. Kiser In Chicago Record-Herald. i Leaving i Leaving the Farnj. TVVttttttTfl'HfMfmtttj IT was Sunday afternoon. Hank Peters, dressed In his best clothes, was making a neigh borly call at Deacon Pepperton's home. But somehow conversation lagged, In spits of the visitor's brave attempts to keep up a cheerful flow of words. The deacon' face was unusually long, and every now and then ha sighed dolefully. "What's tha matter, deacon r ven tured Hank at last "You seem to have tha blue to-day." "Mebbe I have 'taln't urpristnV "Let's hear about It," said Hank, sympathetically, " 'Taln't nothing new," returned the deacon feebly, with another slgb. "I'm jest sad, that' all sad, an' a bit lonesome at times. Mr. Pepper- ton la lonesome, too. So's the farm an' the pony an' the dog. Every thing's lonely. Jest you wait till your own boys an' girls leave home then you'll understand how we feel." For a moment, there was silence. Mr. Peters, thinking his own thoughts, looked curiously at the rpeaker's lug ubrious countenance. There was sym pathy In' the look, and yet, combined with sympathy, there was something else In the grave blue eyes that studied the deacon's face. "What made 'em all leave?" ask ed Hank at last, quietly. "I dunno. First John went, then Mary, then Tom. Now Harry's gone, an' there's nobody left 'cept Mandy and me an' the dog an' the pony an' the farm. Well, the youngsters have all got work In the city, an' they're scrapln' up a bare livln' there, I guess, but they could 'a' done better 'round home on the land I calkerlated to give 'em. But no, they wouldn't stay said they'd enough o' farmln' to last them a lifetime an' longer. Why, to hear them youngsters talk you'd think that a farm ain't a fit or a pleasant place for boys an' girls to live!" "Some farms are not." "Eh?" said the deacon, looking up quickly. But Hank had an Innocent, far-away look In bis eyes that disarmed suspi cion. The next day was Monday wash day, of course. In the midst of the usual festivities Incident to that week ly occurrence, Mrs. Pepperton made the discovery that her supply of soap had "run out" "Wbat'U I doj' she demanded, as she rushed to the back door and an nounced the discouraging fact to her husband. "Sboo-ol You don't aayt Ii all the ten cents' worth I bought you gone al ready?" "Yes; an' I've got to have more right away." Suddenly his face brightened. "I'll go over an' borrow some at Hank's house. They buy by the box, an' are sure to have a plenty." And away he went across lots. Presently he returned, his hands full of soap and bis head full of news, "What d'ye think?" he began. Mrs. Pepperton snatched the soap, and retreated to the kitchen, mutter ing that she was "too busy an' flus tered to think of anything 'cept the washln'." But the deacon, eager to unload bis store of news, followed her Into the house. "You'll never guess what Hank la np to now, woman! Myl I never see seen a feller for fool Ideas!" Curiosity conquered hurry. Mrs. Pepperton' Hps and eye bulged full of questions. "Well," said ber husband, after a dramatic pause, "you may'nt believe It, but that feller la Jest a bustlu' him self maktn' a croquet ground out In his side yard under some apple trees. He's dlggln' an' levelln' an' haulln' clay, an' poundln' it down. An' he's bought a croquet set an' a big, red, two seated swing, an' two hammocks, that he's swung close together under a spreadln' tree, an' don't know wbat else I didn't stop to see any more." And, panting and growling, the good deacon subsided Into a chair and fanned himself vigorously. "For the land sakes!" ejaculated Mrs, Pepperton, her. mouth wide open with astonishment "An there's worse yet" continued ber husband. "BUI Waddle told me this morntn' that Hank Peters had bought a. rubber-tired buggy, so's his youngsters could have it to ride in whenever they pleased." "You don't say I Why, those 'era Peters younsters already have bicy cles, an everything else that, heart could wish for." "Yey, it looks like a fool business," commented the dr-acon, "Somebody "oughter warn Hank against secti extravagaace. Why, our own young sters had no sech pamperln' an' gim cAcks when they wa at home no, alr-et" Somehow that last sentence made Mr Pepperton look suddenly sober THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION. :r rv 0 THE PANAMA CANAL COMMISSION. From left to right In rear row: Colonel Frank O. Hccker, Wm. Barclay Par sons, C. E. Grunsky, B. M. Harrod. . In front row: General Geo. W. Davis, Admiral J. O. Walker (chairman), Wm. H. Burr. In organizing the commission which Is to have charge of the construc tion of the isthmian canal, the character of the selections made by President Roosevelt Justifies the hope that a high grade of ability will characterize the management of the great enterprise. Admiral Walker, the bead of the com mission, has had a long experience in dealing with a variety of naval and engineering problems and as president of both the Nicaragua and the Isth mian canal commissions has become intimately familiar with the work now In hand. Major General George W. Davis, who will represent the army, as Admiral Walker represents the navy, will bring to the administrative phase of the commission's work the useful experience acquired as military gov ernor of the Philippines and Porto Rico. William Barclay Parsons is the engineer who supervised the construction of Ne York's mammoth subway system. William II. Burr, professor of civil engineering in Columbia Uni versity, Is an expert builder of bridges, docks and other public works, as well as a former member of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Since two of the other members of the commission are also engineers it is safe to assume that the canal enterprise will be dealt with as a practical engineering prob lem. The difficulties to be overcome are not extraordinary or novel, but they call for expert knowledge and hard work. Questions of business methods and finance and of laborers will be involved. The object of the commission should be not only to secure the construction of the canal according to the best standards of modern mechanical science, but to observe wise economy In administration. The President's appointees seem to be In the main men who will keep these ends in view and take a proper professional pride In achieving success. and thoughtful. The silence of the big, empty house seemed all at once to crowd Into the kitchen. The clock ticked nervously, insistently. "Darn that clock!" cried the deacon, irritably. He, too, seemed to feel the stillness that bad suddenly pervaded the room. He looked at his wife; she looked nt him. There was a long pause; her face flushed grew pale. Hesitating ly she crossed the room to where he sat, his eyes fixed moodily on the floor. A moist, soapy, wrinkled hand slipped Into his and a soft voice said sadly: "Mebbe Hank is right, after all." Indianapolis Sun. ON THE STREET IN JAPAN. Borne of the Experiences of the For eigner in Mikado's Land. When one's work Is done there Is left the mild excitement of walking up the great alimentary canal of Nikko, says a writer In The World To-day. All that Is done In Nikko may be seen. On the veranda of a house madam is having her bath, her bead sticking up above the steaming water. The young sters In their original suits are hailing you, "Slnko san, ohlyol" "Mr. Stran ger, good-day." An array of great gilt lotus flowers and leaves on long stems shows that a member of the family Is dead. In the front room, un protected from the street, one sees the square kagollke box In which, with knees against the breast the last Jour ney la taken. A bevy of gayly dressed geisha girls, wllb attendants carrying kotos and samlsens, are bound for some dinner or entertainment, their hair black and shiny and filled with bright ornaments, their faces and necks white with lice powder and tlielr lower Hps bright with scarlet paste. They are chattering In the shrill, penetrating voices which are peculiar to them. The merchant steps from his shop to tell you he has some new kake mona or carving to enow, antiques from 300 years old to those so recent that the lacquer Is hardly dry. "Step In, sir," cries a young man waving bis hand in the air as be paints with an Imaginary brush an Imaginary picture, "and see how Japanese artist uses his brush." He hanus you his card and you are pleased to read the motto of bis house Is "Earnest Is the best pol icy." "I was waiting for you," says a pretty girl, smiling. "Will you please come In my shop? I have brack rack er and red racker trays. Yes, very pretty." She spends all her time In front of her shop between the two ATTACK OF COSSACKS ON CIIINCIIISES. The Chuncbuses. the Chinese brigands of th mountains on the borders of Manchuria and Mongolia, are a constant Irritant to tha Russian troops stationed at Newchwang, Llaoyang, Mukden and other contiguous points. These bandits are different from the Chinese further south, being taller, stronger and much more daring. It Is sold that they are now in league with the Japanese. At any rate, they bitterly hate the Russians, having fought with them often in the past The Chunchusea are splendid riders and hard fighters. They are bold fellows, even Invading the large cities and demanding booty. m Since the beginning of the present war they have been especially active, tearing np the Manchurian Railroad and spreading dismay throughout the nearby provinces. A recent whirlwind tight near Llaoyang between the Cossacks and Chuncbuses, depicted la tha Illustration, la mad from sketch by a Cossack officer. V ill ''. Jk ? fill ri ii- ' bridges. If she sees one cross either bridge she Is already waiting when he has crossed. No one escapes. Russian Wedding;. In no country In the world, says the author of "Woolngs and Weddings in Many Climes," Is the tie between brother and sister closer than it Is in Russia. The brother is regarded as her guardian equally with the father and as her protector even more. In many districts when the groom comes to claim his bride her brother places himself beside ber and with a stout stave or a drawn sword pre vents the groom's approach. The twain often engage in much poetical barter, In which the bride Incites her brother to extort a goodly price for herself, her veil and her beauty. Upon the wedding day the groom comes to her parents' house and claims bis bride. Then there is a touching little bit of ceremony, one of those pretty human comedies which ' art called "empty shows and forms," but are written in warm, tender emotions. The maiden kneels before her par ents and asks them to pardon her for any and every offense toward them of which she may ever have been guilty. They lift her up and kiss her; then they together offer her bread and salt, which signifies that while they live they will not see her lack the neces saries of life. When she leaves the house Its door Is left open to signify that she may ro turn when she will; that her girlhood's home Is still hers. Wheat in Algeria. Practically all the wheat grown In Algeria is hard wheat. The total prod uct In 1002 was 21,000 metric tons. Of the annual crop all but a very small portion Is consumed in Algeria. The native population use only the Al gerian wheat, which is made into bread, semoules and couscous. The latter Is a dish highly esteemed by the Arabs, and very extensively used. The flour used for breadmaklng and other cooking purposes by the European population is Imported. Usual Method of Calculation. "How old would you say she was?" "Well, let's see: When we were ia high school together she used to snub me because I was a kid. Now, I'm 87, and, um u um, well, I should say she was about 23 by this time." Towa and Country. Often when fortune knocks at a man's door it is house-cleaning time and he Is away from home. GEO. P. CROVELL, Successor to B. L. smith, Oldest bUbUibed Hons la ta vaUsy. DEALER IN Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes, Hardware, Flour and Feed, etc. This old-establiabed house will con tinua to pay cash for all ita goods; it pays no rent; it employs a clerk, but does not have to divide with a partner. All dividends are made with customers in the way of reasonable prices. Lumber Wood, Posts, Etc. Davenport Bros. Lumber Co. Have opened an office in Hood River. Call and get prices and leave orders, which will be promptly filled. D ELIQHTFCL EOUTB AYLIUHT K1DK IZZY (JUAGB KKP CANONS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Bee Nature In all her glorious beaaty, end then the seme of man's handiwork. The first Is found along I he line of the Denver it Rio Grande Railroad, the Ut ter at the St. Louis Fair. Your trip will be one of pleasure make the most of It. For information and illustrated lit erature write W, C HcBRIDE, Gen. Aft., PortUnJ, Orepjo ;0N TON BARBER SHOP L. C. HAYNES, Prof. The place to get an easy shave, an up-to-dat hair cut, and to enjoy the luxury of a poroelala bath tub. E. WELCH, THE VETERINARY SURGEON. Has returned to Hood River and Is prepared to do any work In the veterinary line. He ceo be found by calling at or phoning to Clarke's drug store. pIE NEW FEED STORE, On the Mount Hood road, south of town, keeps constantly on hand the best quality of Groceries, Hay, drain and Feed at lowest prices. D. F. LAMAR, Proprietor. J7UREKA MEAT MARKET, McGUIRE BROS., Props. Dealers in Fresh and Cured Heats, Lard, Poultry, Fruits and Vegetables. FREE DELIVERY. PHONK 86 Oregon Shojp LINE and union Pacific r,. 1 TIME SCHEDULES PartHna, Or. 'Chicago Salt Lake, Denver, Ida a. as, Portland Ft. Worth, Omaha, Special Kansas City, St. t :110 a. ss. Louls,Chlcsgoand via East. gnntlngton. Atlantis St, Paul Fast Mali. Mi)s.as. Ks press 1:15 p.m. via Panttngton. Bt Paul AUaaU Bxytaas. T:Ma. aa, fast Hall t00v.ss. 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