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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Lumbor end Balldioe nstotlsi.

Logs Superior quality. per ". No.
fif. tf07. merehanfabla IN. 5000
b75i No. I cedar. tgu1. common. per
81, f3boGi5, spruce logs. $3.50. cedar
single bolts. f2Is,dzGD.
Fir Lumber itaufh. 8. thick IN
ish. surfaced. one or I've aider. 5. 70
and ~ inches wide tlsW21 iengtha
u 10 10 feet. special lengths. zoe per
81 extra. uno.lnoh nniHh. N3Wls. all
vertical grim. 81 per ~ extra.
Flooring. dressed and matched, fifu
81. stock boards. s.inch. taafis. 10
inch. 80 5oais i2-inch. stRWf9 Fenc-
Ing. No. or e-iueh hhinh. -. 40. 2.
50, V or channel rustic OF drop nd e
ing. weight 1000 lbs. iii0lf Fir tim-
her loiHta aud soantlinga. rough.
s. 5ouig. s 3 I y. sp30dls. . =.
tfQti Box boards. iz-inch and up.
ils.
Washington Red Cedar Lumber -
Rough. fgW9. bevsi siding. weight 700
lbs. ilt8iGs0. ceiling. weights Nos. /.
and 3. M-ineh. 1900 lbs. Nos. J, ?,
and 2. = inch 700 lbs. iiau2f wains-
eotlng. tioaii. rustic. s25@2s -
shingles. ti.2s. standard shingles.
81 10. i.tnch nnish. ". IL and 10 feet.
i250sS. thick nniHh. ,gkW2e. cedar
squares. 2. 4. . and 10 feet. sz4g 30.
picketH. ti2
Klin-dried. 81 In advance OF green.
DrayaFe. Coo.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26

PEORIA. III. April ss.--Miss Lucy
Dunlap. u years Of age. died AZ the
residence Of her married sister in
this city today under very myHteff-
Gus circumstances. she formerly
lived at Ellsworth, nj. and had been
here several months. Last evening
she went w9Iklng In company with
a young woman. and they met q man
whose identity Is not yet known. He
induced Miss Dunlap 10 accompany
him atone. and after an absence 81
several hours she was brought to
her home In a dying condition. hav-
ing apparently been drueRed She
died an hour later without making
a statement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Saved by suspender Buckle

NEWARK. ". J.. April 2s.-Po-
Ileeunan william Ryan. while climb
ing IN an open saloon window after
a burgiar this morning was shot
four times. The first and second bull
let's BIZ his pistol hand. the third his
left shoulder. and the fourth. as he
Wns falling. was DETECTED by his sus-
pender buckle and made but slight
wound ~ what otherwise would
have killed him. The officer got his
prisoner all the same.
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Killed by q Coal Wagon.

PHILADELPHIA. April 20 The
three year-oid boz. Samuel Grovit-
zky. was killed At Fourth and Penn
bcrton streets this afternoon BY be-
ing run over by coal wagon. H.
started 10 cross To- the opposite side
as the coal wagon came along
Fourth street. and ran between the
front and rear wheels. one 81 which
Knocked him down and ran over hla
body. killing him Instantly. The
driver vas placed under arrest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Illinois officials Arrested

ARcoi.A. III. April q. The grand
Jury u this county found indict-
Fnsats against the town clerk. city
CLERK and several uthst persons q
Arroia. charging fraud In the pay
uient Of bauntics on sparrow heads
.ft IL claimed thc sparrow heads wsr-
s0ld The men Indicted have been
arrested and taken 60 TuscoiA to the
faif
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Succeeds Archbishop Gross

pORTLAND. ore, April Eat
the service In St Mary'a cathedral
Sunday morning. Rev Father j. e.
Hughes announced IN general terms
the news ~ tho appointment OF u
successor to the late Archbishop
Gross would probably be received
In q week or two. After mass Faith
or Hughes said. In answer to re-
portorial inquiry that he had no in
formation nt hand. except what was
contained in his announcement.
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oskesdsle Nearly Dry.

oAREsDAIE. wash. April e
nakanfaic has but three open saloons
now. bat this i only temporary. Tho
California saloon. conducted b. the
tate Charles KureEHr. whose death
occurred Monday. IL closed. and viii
remain 80 until an administrator is
appointed and authority 10 open the
saloon received from che court This
il expected To- occur this week
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Sends Messages Two Miles

NoTRE DAME. IND. April e
Pref. Green uoufiuued hts expert
nienis in wireless teiegFaphy today
lie sent signals 70 the water tower
Ia south Bend. distance Of con
alHrfably mere than two mites
There was no delay In receiving thr
signals ard they were aa distinct -
could b. desired The next attempt
viii b. 20 signal niles. Mich. ten
miles north II >otrr Dame.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-04-26
Tragic Story Of Poverty.

DULUTH. MINI. April 2s pennl-
less. behind on her rent and hope
less Of the future. Georgiana Dwur-
achak. a widow, nged -. shot her
self and two children last night Tho
three bodies were found this after
noon. The children were four and
six years respectively.
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Found With a Broken Neck

TERRE HAuTE. Ind. April "a
Charles y. williams, Of the firm OF
wood. Williams A. Co, furniture
dealers. was found dead with a brok-
en- neck IN q disordorly house early
this morning
Yesterday williams drew 1900
from a bank on check which had
Tho name Of his mother az indorser.
but only 81 was found on his person.
Tho mother says she ala not ind0rse
the check. one story la that he lost
the money gambling IN the early
mart Of the evening. The bookheep-
.er Mt williams store docs not think
he paid out any money yesterday in
a business way. hut says he drew
email amounts on his account.
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flEa. PFC per 10. noW dates. 7iac,
sweet apple cider. 3ne per nuii med
Sweets. f2sj4a co. atfuRbrffiea sz2j
a crate California cherries ta2i a.
box.
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Fresh Meat Cobbing)-cov beef.
Sc per 10. steer beef. sue per 10.
mutton. wether. DC per ID; pork. 7hc
per 10. veal. large. SC per Id. small.
Zoe.
Provisions Oohblng)-fIams. large.
iOhc: hams. small. lie: breakfast
bacon. iitsc: dry sailed ridca. 7Ac.
Lard Bobbing) } Home made. perth.
INC. White star. SC: Coin Special.
ste; lard. compound. tierces, eve.
Rex. sac.
Fresh Fish Oobblng)-TIailbut. "a
mon. sffqc; salmon trout. i2isc.
founders. sff4: solee. &c; rock cod. &c (;
trout. igi4Gi6c; shrimps. Toe: shad.
ea7c; arueit. sasc: Columbia river
eT7c: smcit. 4ab. herring. 3aie; tom
cod, e.: oysters. olympia, 1850 per
sack. $50 per gallon. clans. $50
per sack DunRcness crabs. live. siio;
cooked. Si.20.
Vegetables.
Potatoes Cobblng) -- White River
nurbanka. t37Ql0; Island Early Rose
ygs1t0: Island white, s35a3S: Yak
| ina and oregon, $40. new potatoes,
Isisc per ID. native silver skin
Ioninna. SIS per ton. Oregon
and yakima silver skin. fancy.
y2ba3o per ton; heets, il,25 per sack
carrots 65m75c per sack. rutabagas,
Csc per sack. turnips, Csc per
sack: cabbage, 2iac; parsnips. a0c0ti
nor sack, caulltlowcr. 90emsl per
dozen; green peas, &c: artlchokes,
ooo per dozen: garlic. DC. celery.
california asparagus. hn6c per III:
WaIia Walla asparagus. Toe per 10;
rbubarb. 3@llhc per ID. tomatoes.
so per case.
Fruits.
Green Fruit Uobbing) ~ Oranges.
Seeding. s2n250. havels. S275d1i.
lemons S2.b0dtt, apples. fancy. sl25
m2 per box. cooking apples. 81
per box: bananas, $3.50 per
bunch. California black figs. 20-lb
boxes, $50; cartoons. si25. Smyrna
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n,U cilupcr Bicycles. For exercise
Inv others. =. IA. Spinning. agent.
ingg Second avenue.
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MARKET QUOTATIONS.

Wednesday Morning atrawber-
rims advanced sac to-day. making
thcm ~ "A crate. The market in
aule Ut greenstun. such aa rabbaKe
and Asparagus Eggs are he.
Tho following prices are being Of.
fersd to the producer by the local
dealers FOE delivery IN round lots on
the dock Or ih the ear az Heattlp
Grain OATS. $40. barley. fsl.
wheat. chicken feed. 3io. bran.
SO. shorts. SO.
liay rnFet sound. 81 per ton,
Eastern Washington timothy. eli 30
~Uie. alfalfa. g.
Eggs - strictly fresh ranch. ira
lsc.
butter ~ Fresn ranch. 1d9iie.
creamery. 2fWgso.
Poultry Chickens. live. i9atshe.
live turkeys. isc.
Live stock Choice beef cattle. COW :
q. steers. AM96e; good hogs. live.
tMc. hogs, dressed. 6isc: calves.
dressed. large. &C.. small. DC. calves.
live. large. g.. small Go.
Hides. pelta and Wool - Heavy
sound sailed steers, over 60 pounds.
Se. medium sound. per pound. The.
light sound. under 10 pounds. &c.
cows. sound. all weights. 1e. stays.
bulls and oxen. t05c. sHlted kips.
&c. calves. per pound. SCI green hides.
ic less than saited. dry hides. per
pound. i2e. dry cullH. one third less
summer deer. per pound. s2W2ie.
winter deer. dry. it0iec: papery
deer. sul2c. dry siks. euioo: green
ellf tuHc. sheep pelts. s5usSc. shear
iinTr. is4a5o. Eastern Washington
wool. ~. Western Washington wool.
ise. dirty or timber burned. Zoe. tall
low. sLafat.o
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
CHANGE OF M E.

On May q two of the Northern Pacific
trains now running into Anaconda will
be taken off and the local train now rum
mig between Butte and Garrison will run
into Anaconda. The to be taken Off is
the one which now departs for Logan at
II 80 a. IN. and arrives at II 40 a. m.
That train may run from Logan to Butte,
but it cannot be learned for certain at
the general offices of the B., A. & p. rail-
way in this city. The Butte-Garrison
train will arrive from Butte at Stuart at
1910 a. M. come up to Anaconda, arriv-
ing at 1926 a. M: depart from Anaconda
at 10:40 a. M. arrive at Stuart at IL :05
a. M. and continue on to Garrison. On
the return trip from Garrison this train
will arrive at stuart at 2:O4 p. m, at An
aconda at 2:29 p. M; depart from Ana
conda at 2:34 p. M, arriving at tuart at
1853 p. M. and then continue on to Butte.
The time of this train at Butte and Gar
rison is not known in Anaconda. The
Northern Pacific trains departing at 7:20
p. m. and arriving at sos p. m. Will not
be changed. AS a matter of fact the
change on May q meal that no North
ern Pacific trains will lay over in Ana
conda. The trains in the evening at 7:3O
and 9:05 being B., A. & P. trains. which
connect at tuart with the through
Northern Pacific rains A few days ago
it was reported that the main line North
ern Pacific trains would be changed.
making fast traira out of Nos. l and 2
n bringing the former into Butte about
three hour earlier in the day. Nothing
can be learned about this today.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
The Verdict in the Horse
Stealing Case.
SHEPPARD GETS ONE YEAR
For Assault.-Jury Was Secured IN
the VIM, Lees Case and II was
on Trial Today.

The jury after being out Is hours in the
case of the State VS.. Charles Simonton,
tried for horse stealing, brought in a ver-
dict of not guilty.
This morning Ed Sheppard (colored)
appeared before the court and was sem
tenced to one year in the penitentiary
for assault in the second degree.
In the case Of the City Of Anaconda
VS.. Austin Sloan, and the City of Ana
conda VS.. Thomas Minnehan, both APP
peal cases. the settings We're vacated and
the cases continued for the term.
In the case of Firch vs.. Waite motion
to strike from files set for May %.
The case of the State VS.. William Lees,
an appeal, was placed on trial this morn
ing. The jury is composed of the fol-
lowing: G. D. Upper, T. j.. Strachen,
John Kimmerlee, John Hahn, T. O'Brien,
r. K. Pearson. Charles Gallagher, Alfred
Bergren, Dan David, c. A. Mayer, John
NcGinty, J. c. Englehart.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
A BIG SUCCESS.

The concert given at A. o. H. hall last
night by the ladies of the Altar society
of st. Peters Catholic church was a pro-
nounced success in every particular
There was a large crowd in attendance
and the people from the East end proved
themselves good entertainers. 1t would
be hard to choose the best number on the
programme, for they We're all good. The
double quartette made its initial appear
ance and were repeatedly called back.
The personnel Of the quartette was: First
terors, Martz, Henderson: second tenors,
Boxer, Hill; first bass, Ladell, Douglass;
second bass, Madge, Davis.
The concert was opened and closed with
selections by the Foundry Guitar and
Mandolin club, and they, as we'll as all
others numbers We're encored until it was
nearly midnight when the concert ended
Ice cream and cake was served by the
ladies in the rear Of the hall, and this.
with the lateneSs of the hour into which
the programme ran caused considerable
chatting during the time Of Mr.. Inman's
recitation which was the real feature of
the programme.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
HACCiN'S COUSIN.

Sergeant Pat Mcbride. Co. x, who was
reported in the dispatches of yesterday
as being severely wounded in the chest in
a late battle with the insurgents, was
very wei! known in Anaconda. He has a
sister and two brothers here and a broth
er in Butte. Private Swift, Co. NJ. who
was also wounded. is Well known here.
Only his given name is mentioned. His
n is Swift Hunter, a brother of An
drew Hunter, VINO resides here. The
young man is also a nephew Of J.. B.. Hag-
gin Of New York. The condition of the
two men will be watched with i interest.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
DR.. HUE POCK
227 S. Main ST..

The only pure roo and herb treatment
In Butte.
specialist In Chronic Disease of Ions
standing. Permanent cures made In all
Erlvate Disease. The Diseases of Wo-
men have been made a study oe for
years. and are successfully treated.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

are the employees of the two largest mer-
camille establishments in the city. The
game will be free and will be played at
z: 30 o'clock p M, at Athletic park. The
limo nm will he a & follows.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
AT THE HIGH SCHOOL,

The pupils OF the High school rendered
another splendid programme yesterday
afternoon. 1t was as follows:
Reading ......... ........... Anna Simms
Vocal Solo ............. Margaret Hughes
Reading ............ Margaret Templeton
Debate-Resolved, THAT universal suf-
frage is dangerous to society" Af1rma-
tive, Seth Thompson, Chas Cohen; mega
Affirmative won.
Vocal solo ................. Jennie Tietjen
Vocal solo 49,. -. Margaret McGlnniss
Song ........ Schoo
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
LOCAL BRIEFS

Eyes examined free. Cassidy, opti-
clan.
Boys Suit sale, $1.45. McRae & David
son.
Eyes examined free. Cassidy, opti-
clan.
Ladies' Silk Lined Suits 1875. McRae
& Davidson.
Prof. Aker and pupils social this even
ing. Prizes for cake walk.
j. c. Slavery, owner of the Cab mines,
returned form the east today.
Headaches n nervousness cured by
accurately ground lenses. Cassidy, opti-
cian.
Light bed comforts worth $500, now
selling for S1.S5 at J. H. Strains. Park
corner Chestnut.
Assistant United States District Attor-
ney j. G. English spent yesterday with
his family.
Just In-New Silk Waists, new Dress
Skirts. Ladies' new Suits, new Jackets
McRae & Davidson.
One lot of Fancy Ribbons. No. 40 and 60
worth soc a yard, u price 15c.- j. H.
Strain & Co.. Park corner Chestnut.
Near and far sight corrected with ac-
curately ground lenses. Cassidy, Ana
cOnda. optlclan.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day to T. F. Carroll of Butte and Mrs.
Fannie Sherman of Deer Lodge.
Laura B. Morrell and Charles T. Nor
rell, appropriation of $50 inches of the
waters of Marshall creek.
Closing Out.-Men's 8 or. riveted Over
alls are sold at 25c per pair. l X L Cloth
ing Store, 213 East Commercial.
20 per cent off on all Trimmed Hats at j.
H. Strains for a few days only. Park
and Chestnut. The ladies should not miss
seeing the beautiful designs.
Mrs. Tim Sullivan departed for Butte
today where she will remain a week be-
fore going to Spokane to remain pcrma-
nently.
Closing Out.-Men's SoX, 2 pairs for 5
cents. 1 X L Clothing House, 213 East
Commercial avenue.
The telegraph companies doing bust
ness in Anaconda nave been asked to
pay a license of IS per quarter for each
instrument.
Losee & Maxwell will place on sale to-
morrow 70 dozen fancy shirt waists. Here
are some of the prices: Shirt waists at
10 cents; 10 dozen shirt waists at % cents
and so dozen new shirt waists at 60 per
cent of value.
Members of the G. A. r., are now maxi
ing preparations to hold memorial SER
vices on Sunday evening, May %. They
are also making grand preparations to
Decoration day on Tuesday,
May so. A meeting Of the members will
be held this evening in order to arrange a
programme.
Beaudette Bros, nave discovered a very
fine marble quarry near Mount Powell on
the Dempsey creek district and have pur-
chased lots on East Park near the B. A.
& p, track, where they will erect a build
ing and carry a full line of marble monu-
merits. They intend visiting their prop
erty next week and will be accompanied
by w. A. Elliott, the al chitect.
Charles M. Everson, aged AZ years, re-
siding with his aged mother at 619 Birch
street, died last evening. He vas in
jured in the spine more than a year ago,
from which he never recovered. He leaves
two sisters, Mrs. J.. w. Mahan of this
city, and Mrs. Thomas Pennington, of
Twin Bridges. Mrs. Pennington has been
notified and will arrive in time for the
funeral on Monday.
Eyes examined free. Cassidy, opti-
clan.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

Two petitions in bankruptcy were filed
In the United States court in Butte. yes-
terday The petitioners are
Robert Nagler and H. B. Brigham, sa-
loonkeepers of Anaconda. Col. I.
OLeary is attorney for the petitioners.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

MONTANA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

MONTANA CENTRAL RAILWAY.
New fast time between st. Paul, Minns-
apolis. Helena, Butte, Anaconda, Spo.
kane, Seattle and Portland. Clo0o COR
nections for Kootenai country, Oregon
and California points. Alaska, Japan and
China. Connections at Twin Cities for al
points East and South.
LEAVE BUTTE.
Great Northern Flyer. daily....S:S0 p. nj
Local for Great Falls. daily. ...9:45 a. m
ARRIVE BUTTE.
Great Norti1er Flyer, daily....1o:ao p. m
Local from Great Falls, daily. 1870 n. n
Through sleepers going East.
City Ticket ONCE, No. II North Main
street. Butte. J. e. DAWSON. Gen. AIT
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

Cross eyes Strengthened by our correct
glasses, Cassidy, optician.
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WILL BE GREAT M

Unless the weather interferes the most
Interesting base ball game since a year
ago will be played o. tomorrow between
the Copper City Commercial company
and the MacCallum & Cloutier's teams,
The rivalry between the teams is of a
friendly nature, but very wide spread over
the city for the reason that the players
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
CR,TTENTON'S FAREWELL

The evangelistic meetings conducted by
Mr.. Charles NJ. Crittenton of New York
at the NJ. E. church will close tomorrow
with three services in the Margaret
theater. at 10:30 o'clock in the morning;
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and at 1880
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

O'Clock in the evening. At 3 o'clock MI.
Crittenton will deliver his famous lee
ture on Rescue Homes" Admission free
to all the services.
At 1890 a. M Mr.. Crittenton will take
for his subject, "Jesus Calling for the
Orphan Girls Mrs. Moffat will sing
THE Holy CITY," The farewell services
will be at 1880 in the evening.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

c. c. C.Co.-Tom Murphy and Geo.
Hutch'ns.
Mace 4 Coco. Sigler, Walter Rim
:ng;ton and mo. Latrell.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
A2CHIS0N, TOPEKA & SANTA PG
(Santa Fe Route.)

East via Ogden or Denver to Kansas
City, Chicago and st. Louis, making close
connections in union depots with trunk
lines to all points east and south. Also
the direct line to Galveston, Texas, City
of Mexico and points in New Mexico.
Arizona and California.
For particulars call on r. G.. w. r. r..
or O. S. L. agents, Butte, or address
G. F. WARREN,
General Agent, Salt Lake.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13
}. D. McuREOo2
VETERINARY

honorary graduate of the Ontario Vet.
emery College. Toronto, Canada. Treats
ell diseases Of domesticated animals &C.
eording t. scientific principles. Office at
Marlow's Stables. 104 8. Main street.
tended to.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-13

l.Ar nm LEAVE BUTTE
7'f9 pm For the East AMI Wess.
,.@@ asn FIRST DAY OUT
JEW o''' Arrive Ogden, Utah, con-
Meeting with the Union
Pacific. Denver & Rio
Grande. and Southern
Pacific.
Q.1o am SECOND DAY OUT
Arrive Denver, Colo,
Queen City of the West.
A.Ae nm SECOND DAY OUT
770 r' Arrive Omaha. Neb.
7:45 am rA ArriTe 5 ehica out ONLY on.
change Of cars from
Butte (at Ogden).
Q.Ae nm SECOND DAY OUT
~'70 S'' Arrive San Francisco,
Cal.
For tickets. sleeping car reservations
and further particulars, call on or ad-
dress No. 10 East Broadway, Putte. Mont.
H. o. WILSON, General Agent.
D. E. hurley. g. p. & #. Agent,
Salt Lake., Utah.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-25
AsroRIANs AND DEWEY
The city by the Sea Has Views on the
Admlrals Recent Acts.

The famous deeds Of Admiral George
Dewey have been eClipsed. so far as
certain Americans are concerned. by
the deed conveying to his wife the
house presented to him by inslstent ad-
mirers
Astorinns have much TO talk about,
and, occasionally think about, The
Boer war. the forty-foot channel, the
coming city election, Sunday football
and numerous other interesting topics
engage our attention, but the Dewey
matter receives It's share OF the street
augmentation.
The general opinion. on the whole
is favorable to the admiral The over
dose OF hero worship that has made
his name rather tiresome TO many Am
orleans was not compounded by Dewey
but was thrust upon him and the suf-
fering public by the same people who
now berate him. Thus sort Of sym
pathetic bond has been established be-
tween him and the non-hysterical
citizens ~ our land
The transfer OF MS gift house can
hardly be regarded as good form, ac-
cording to the average Astorian and
the explanations made were scarcely
plausIble-at least they seem peculiar
There is a vagueness, mystery in the
transaction that does not accord with
the accepted view Of Dewey's charact-
er.
But at the worst the matter Is not a
serious one and the uproar condemns
the uproarers rather lhan the admiral,
Dewey. probably, in the simplicity of
his blessed old soul, thought that the
house was really his, He imagined
that all those finely worded expressions
Of gratitude. esteem and confidence
came from the hearts of his tlatterers,
In wounding their vanity he pricked
the bubble and his eyes are open.
Vanity. vanity? saith the preacher
all Is vanity"
The average Astorian is really glad
that this episode happened, and in his
heart OF hearts perhaps Dewey is. II
must be exceedingly wearisome to per-
petually be a god Of thoughtless NOR
tails An idol must become sauated
with sweet incense. And. even, the
present condemners Of Dewey deserve
our gratitude. They raised a mortal
to the skies" but they also drew an
angel down"