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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

we're secured year ago and have been
ox,snslvoly worked "a camp Of con.
siderable proportions called belmont
after tho seorsiary-treasurer has been
established All tlhe tniders are politi.
clans and they expect 10 get riob OFT
OF their fbadinks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
THE MODERN BEAUTY

Thrives on good food and sunshine, with
plenty Of exercise In the open air. Her
form glOws with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. II her system
needs the cleansing action Of a LAXATIVE
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasan,
Syrup Of Figs. made by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
4 SOLDIER ATTEMPTS MURDER

SAN FRANClscO June a.-pr'vnie
Wesley kifi,y, ot company ~. Twenty
N,ur.h infnntg. waa Fhf through 'h"
los by Private Frank WgfaIl Of thf
Same company az thcir hcadquari,rs al
,lo Preside EyvNi,n,A,es state thar
Tho shooting MAS cngrrly unprovokcd.
kirby wns backing his shOrs when Wig
Mu loaded hss revolver and hrcd. Se'-
hig thll the shot h.id not proved fa.al,
be- was rr.oadlrg h!s gun when u was
taken frpm him by other soldiers who
hustled him % the guardhou-r No ,aune
r. assigned FOR his at1~mW TO comini,
murder
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
THAT PORTO RICO BATTALION.

NEW YORK. Juno "A special TO
the Herald from Washington says:
Secretary Algcr has been advised by
Brlgadier General Davis, commanding
the department OF Porto Rico. that 80
native Porto Rlcans have been enlisted
into the battalion authorized by the war
department one hundred more men
viii be secured.
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ketheHairG Grow

The gray haired man is being pushed
to the wall everywhere. During a dis
cussion in a London board OF works one
Of the members stated that he had been
assured by a local hairdye seller that the
enormous majority Of his customers were
workmen who dyed their hair to secure
employment and retain It when found.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
ounNAMAN HITS a FRENcHMAN.

NEW YORK. June D. A dispatch 10
the Herald from Pekln says;
q. A. Flltchc, Interpreter OF tho French
legation h,re. has been struck by a
Chiuaman and Is suffering from bruises
The French minister demands a public
apo.ogy erom the tsulg Il ySmen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

as well a. IN summer and tho expert.
enees of those who have tried that mode
" travel the past winter are SUCH that
they are willing 10 mako any reasonable
laAoriiee rather than have 10 undergo
those experiences again.
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PROPOSALS. WANTED.

Wanted. fsids for tearing down. rem0v.
Ing the nAterial and rebuilding a school
house IN The John bay district. Address
John Lewis. CLERK. Aslora. [
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

The old English pound sterling was
derived from the weight Of 7g1 grains
Of sound wheat from me middle OF the
ear and well dried.
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

II IL said that 50 few OF the common
people Of Russia are able 10 read that in
village stores pictures OF the articles for
sale ars hung on the walls In place OF
reading notices about them.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

New coaling stations for the navy will
soon be ready at Dry Tortugas and New
Londo, Conn. War ships can be supplied
there under all conditions Of weather and
tide
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTS.

Cty Of Astoria 70 Bridget Rabies et
a. q G.. June ~ lsi0, 10. Z block
~. MCC.urgs Astoria .............N %
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

Australia has an area about equal to
that of the United States and a popula.
ton about equal TO that Of Massachus-
e1s.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

One OF the early Washington coins. OF
which only two specimens are known 10
exist bears the legend. Washington the
Great. d. @"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy.
SYRuT oR FIGS, manufactured BY the
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP CO., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid iaxa-
tive principles OF plants known to DO
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing 20 the
taste and acceptable 10 the system. n
Is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevera
gently yet promptly and enabling one
10 overcome habitual constipation per-
manently Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make II the IDEAL
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant 10 the
taste. but the medicinal qualities Of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known 10 the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order TO get It's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front Of every package
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
InryfavYYIE Nv rHV Y0pK N -
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27

Champion Jefrries is going through thA
country showing how he whipped Fft2-
simmons Mr.. Jeffries' brother acts a
Fitzsimm1ns in order 10 make the Illus
tration realistic. 1t would seem that tn
brother ought to get an enormous sa :
ary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1899-06-27
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co
I'M FRANcTeco. cAI.

SAN FRAHcI9CO. CAL
LoUIBvLLE. KY. NEW YORK. W. r.
For sale BY all Druggists. Price SOC. per bottia
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-07-09

these are suspended, changing to MUIR
murs of disappointment, for on the fur
Their edge of the enclosure appear 9TH
er soldiers, who, clearing the ropes,
hasten to the assistance of their COM
rades.
The prisoners retreat is cut off and
his recapture seems certain. Beset on
both sides, there appears no alterna-
tive for him but to come to stand
and deliver himself up again.
At this crisis voice is heard calling,
Luigi! Luigi!-this way! Presto!
Presto!"
A new surprise to the spectators,
who once more turn their eyes to the
balloon; for from it comes the voice.
What they see there explains it. Be-
sides, the professional aeronauts, sew
eral young men are seated in the car,
about to make the ascent as amateurs.
One is on his feet, leaning over and ear
nestly gesticulating. 1t is he who
called" Luigi" and is still calling to
him. With the quickness of thought,
the latter comprehends what is want
ed, in a second he is under the balloon,
and in another has clutched the hand
held to him. The Gardiner captain,
with sword drawn, rushes up, evidently
with the intent to thrust him through.
The blades point is at his back, when
a young girl, flinging herself in the
front, siezes the outstretched arm and
turns the weapon aside. 1t is the con-
tadina.
"Salta, Luigi" she cries, as the
young man with bound, aided by
jerk from above, springs into the car,
amidst another deafening peal of ap-
plause from the spectators.
BY this time the crowd has swarmed
over the ropes, and closed around the
balloon. The men holding it have the
cords Dlncked out Of their banda or cut
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quriements of the spectators. Besides, his
companions in the car are young swells
who went up with him for lark. expect
ing to ahght in time to get back for din
ner. One of them may no longer wish it,
but the owner of the aerial craft will
likely be allowed his way
In view of these circumstances the cap
tain of the carab ineers asks himself the
question: VIII it be possible for him to
follow the balloon and be i'm AT its de-
scent to terra firma? Of course not afoot.
but on horseback, taking half a dozen files
Of his troop along with him. II so, he may
yet re-arrest the prisoner. besides make
a second one in the friends who assisted
him into the car-no doubt another dam
gerous revo.utionist The double coup. of
thus falling two birds instead of one.
would not only reinstate him IN whatever
he is likely to lose, but gain him still
greater applause
On short reflection the thing appears
possible-even easy of accomplishment. At
all events it is worth trying; and a trial
Captain Guardiola is determined to make
of it.
1t is but step to where his troop is sta
toned; for on this day he is doing duty
at the Porta di Popolo, which opens out'
of the Piazza itself. Although the few
men he had taken to effect the young
mans arrest were a-foot. the carabinieris
is a mounted force; and they at the gate,
have their horses stalled near In mo-
ment they may be mounted; and to this
end he hastens his steps towards the'
guard-house.
Soon as reaching it. he orders his buglerl
to sound Boots and Saddles AS these
are already on and only the brides need
adjusting, it is but the work Of a minute
With military promptness q dozen horses
are led out. while the same number Of men
stand by the stirrup. His own charger
also appears. held by 4 soldier groom: and
after word TO his lieutenant. left behind.
he leaps into the saddle. gives the command
Mount then .'Forward-March,'' and
away they ride along the road running
northward 70 La Storta-
The people. attracted by their rrepara-
tons, made in such hot haste. stand gaz-
ing after: but no one bidding God
speed" For few who followed them
from the Piazza have declared the errand
upon which they are starting; and. 20 Tar
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vERY pARrIcuLAR.

The hen-roosts at the little village OF
Luxembourg. Just south OF Carondelet were
Systematically and persistentiy robbed and
the colored population OF New Memphis
grew fat and looked prosperous until sew
eraI farmers from out in Pennsylvania
moved into the neighborhood shortly ar
ter this Captain Sam Boyd, then Of the
first police district, met an old negro, and
the following conversation passed between
them: How are times down In the coun-
tryY" asked the captain. "Porely. sab.
porely." "What is the cause2'' it's the
comm O. desc Pennsylvania Dutch. sab
How did they cause hard timesY' by
farm down all de old smok9-houses and
chicken-houses. sab" why DID that
make any dinerence2'' "What7 Why did
that make any direrence2 Sab. da tore
down de log houses and put up brick
houses. with locks on de doar. Da needn't
be so particular. Nobody wasn't goin' to
steal nuthin."-St. Louis Post-Dlspateh.
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hear those words so sweetly, tenderly,
touching:
Madonna guard you, cara mia!"
CHAPTER II.
CHASING A BALLOON.

The excitement in the Piazza di
Popolo, though eliminating with the
ascent of the balloon, does not there al
together end. In proportion to the joy
of the prisoners sympathisers at his
escape, is the chagrin of his guards
who permitted it. Their sorrow, too,
for they will have to answer for their
remissness-in all probability get pun
ished for it. They are already receiv-
ing castigation in shafts of ridicule,
such as only a Roman crowd can send.
From all sides they are greeted by
jeers, Kisses, and ironical shouts-sI
bravi carabinieri, che belli sbirri,"
Brave carabineers! what splendid po-
liceD They have had discontinue,
and they are made to feel its humilia-
ton. But none so much as their Off
Ger, for none is so gravely eompro-
missed. Not only may he expect cen
sure in high places, but to be laughed
at in high and low. He, Captain
streets and laughing stock of the salons
he, Count of the Holy See, the pet
ted and pampered of noble Roman
ladies, patrician of the bluest blood,
1t boils within his veins, on seeing the
balloon rise out of reach; and, as he
watches it sailing away, a black cloud
settles on his brow, a lurid light spark
les in his eyes, and in impctent anger
he stamps the stones of the piazza with
his patent leather boots, muttering to
himself: "Miscro mel
Stung to madness by the satirical
shouts, as are also his men. they charge
hither and thither in attempts to detect
and arrest their insulters. Vain; for
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fancies, Captain Guardiola Surely the
aeronaut having fulfilled the conditions
required by the charter of his balloon, will
now bring it's fight to a termination.
Neither ne nor his assistant-for he has
one is likely to have any political lean
ings nor be controlled in their actions by
revolutionary sympathies. What should
such men care for Mazzini or Liberty?
More like are they affected by the old
forms-pieased with the powers that be-
and who literally extend patronage to
sports, that the citizens may be distracted
from serious thoughts, and aspirations af-
ter nobler ends. And the young gentlemen
amateurs should, by this time, nave had
enough of aerial navigation, and be wish
ing themselves back to the citta, 10 take
part in the pleasures of the night. About
the professional aeronauts. Count Guard
lola conjectures Alright, though wrongly
as regards the amateurs. The owner Of
the balloon does wish it to descend, and
would. but for constraint put upon him.
Were the captain OF carbineers at that mo-
ment close enough TO the car to make out
what was passing inside it. he would there
witness a spectacle, admonishing him that
he has yet long way to ride before he
can be beside that balloon lie would see
pistol in the hand OF the prisoners friend
hsld threateningly to the head of the bal
lonist. while the others. one and ali. com
mand him 10 keep on. For the young gem
tIemen nave been observant Of everything
below. see the pursuing soldiers, and d.
vining their purpose, hold it a point Of
honor not to surrender him, who, at the
last moment. came Unexpectedly into
their company-nor yet his friend, now
equally compromised. Without knowing
much of either, they have been witness TO
their pIucky behavior, and caught their
spirit. Besides, it is sport to them 10 tor
ment Guardiola. more than one Of whom
has the honor OF the counts acquaintance.
Now that he has arrived underneath the
balloon, he commands a nlomentary halt,
expecting TO see the grapneIs thrown out,
ard the great globe STOPPING toward the
ground. But just as the troopers draw UP.
they become sensible of something else be-
irg thrown out shower Of sand comes
with swish" past their ears-its coarser
articles striking sharply against their
cheeks! Instead Of meditating descenss,
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by knives suddenly appearing from
under capotes, and, before anyone can
interfere to prevent it, the great globe
scars aloft, slowly, but quick enough
to carry it beyond reach of the cara
bineri and their appraised bayonets.
The soldiers are furious and would
fire at the prisoner, but for fear of hit
ting the aeronauts. Indeed they no
longer see him, for his friend has push
ed him to the centre of the car, where
his body is covered by the others. For
an instant he shows himself at the
side, waving his cap, and shouting:
"Eviva Mazzini! Eviva la Republica
1taliana!" then adding, in more tender
tone, and for other ears: "Grazzie,
Camilla! Madonna guard you, cara
mia!"
The young girl hears the prayer, and
returns it-praying for him. But
silently-as the enraged officer, for
time stunned, is rushing to and fro in
search Of her. She is safe in the cen
ire of dense ring of citizens who have
closed around, and whose bodies shield
by concealing her.
Meanwhile, the balloon mounts up,
overlapping the obelisk. Then, as
catching the breeze it is born away,
shout ascends from the crowd, stem
never sent after balloon
The contadina, now confident of
Luigi's escape, stands following it with
delighted look, her bosom proudly pal
plating For, in the midst of that en-
thusiastic huzza, she still seems to
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ON success being desired for their enter

from success being desired for their enter
prise, almost every one wishes the con-
trary, some fervently praying for its de-
feat. But there are other sports to come
OF in the Piazza; and, returning to wit
ness these, the citizens for a time cease
to think of the singular incident. so un-
expeetedly thrust into the programme Of
the days performances
Meanwhile the balloon has risen to
stupendous height, and is TO all appear
ances drifting north by point or two
west. Just the direction Captain Guard
lola desires to take; since it gives him the
main road for his pursuit-the ancient Via
Flaminia, leading TO La Storta, and on to
Viterbo. Soon as clear of the city's skirts,
and the trees that stand around suburban
Villas he has an unobstructed view both
of 1t and of the country long distance
ahead. For in this direction the Cam
pagna is a bald. brown waste, TO. all APP
pearance a desert its aspect of cherries
monotony only relieved by some broken
aqueduct arch, tomb or ruined tower
knocking memorials of a time when these
same plains were clad in brilliant verdure
rich grass lands, interspersed with
groves and copses; here and there a thriv-
ing village, or well kept villa. giving life
to the landscape Not so, now; the pasture
is sparse. wilted, and weedy; the groves
are gone, their timber long since turned
into charcoal to supply fires for the citta;
such of the villages remain being in g.
state of stagnation or decline the villas
neglected, many of them untenanted and
fast falling into decay.
Not of these things think the officer of
carabinier as he hurries on at the head
of his troop. He is in no mood for moral
izing on the past, though II be the ancient
and famed Via Flaminia along which he
is moving. His thoughts. with his eyes,
dwell only on that dark disc, whose round
ed outline is cut clear as a cameo against
the sapphire sky.
1t seems sailing so slowly, that TO all
appearance, there will be no difficulty in
keeping pace with it. Even a pedestrian
might do so: and at first, the troopers adj
vance only in a trot But their leader,
discovering an occular Illusion, gives the
command "Gallopr and they spur their
horses to speed.
Soon they sweep over the Ponte Mole,
which spans the Tiber. and are past the
sarcophagus misknown as "Nero's Tomb"
Beyond, the road is almost a dead level;
and, as scarce anything is encountered,
and nothing to obstruct Them they ed
vance with race course rapidity-so rapidly
that ere long, they have to elevate their
chins in order to keep their eyes on the
object pursued.
In less than half an hour they are under
it; soon to be beside it hopes, and fondly
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the aeronauts are discharging ballastl

the aeronauts are discharging BALLAST
What II they should drop q sandbaE
without ripping it open? Those in the car
are devils enough to do SCAT least two or
them.
The idea. occurring to the soldiers, gives
them a scare They sit in their saddles
with blanched cheeks. trembling from KEPT
to boot; every manjack of them apprehen-
sive of having his skull crushed in, not
knowing the moment it may happen.
They looked TO their leader for direc-
lions. Are they to g bout face and ride
back? Or on? Or, must they remain halted
with that horrible thing above, threaten
ing them with instant death?
Their captain gives no order. He, as
they, is paralysed by the impending dan
ger: and all stay irresolute. with terror de-
picted in their faces. What a relief to
them. when they see the great sphere
forging ahead, and they can look at it
with lowered chins-no longer dreading
conclusion of the skull
Guardiola groans out an oath, and again
gives the Forward He must not let it
get too far, and they advance. pari passu
along with it. At first cautiously. and in
a slow walk. soon changing 10 a trot at
ASl4SiA " SSAtAC SaAAoPr 80 N4AS t4NNS9@ANS
for increased speed makes 1t apparent
But there is none for the necS-or-nothing
gait. in which they have been hitherto go
ing, and they feel confident they can keep
pace with the balloon-if need be all over
Italy.
Assured on this head, their captain once
more begins to speculate on its descent:
still of the opinion it cannot be much long
er delayed Fortune has favored him in
the direction it has taken, and is still TAX
ing For it keeps TO the trend Of the Viter-
DO road, as yet not having deviated from
1t in the slightest degree. The spires Of
La Storta are in sight, and possibly the
aeronauts may choose it as the place of
descent The little town is a vetturini sta
ton where they cam procure coach 10
carry them back to Rome. and this consid-
Grafton may influence them.
Thus conjeeturing, with hope again high
the captain of the carabineers is again dis
appointed-thrown into a very paroxysm OF
fury-for the buoyant globe is not only go
ing upward and onward, but has changed
its course altogether. as If steered.
There is no mystery in the movement
The wind has veered round; and caught
in the aerial current, the balloon is now
being driven westward, while the road
runs north!
CTo be continued)
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the car, while the men holding the
cords await the word to "let co.
Absorbed in the imposing spectacle.
the soldiers give all eyes to it-their
thoughts as well-for the time forget
ting their prisoner. He is not forgot
ten by his friends, several of whom
have elbowed their way through the
crowd and stand close behind him,
among them the contadina.
make a dash, Torreani," mutters a
man, loud enough for him to hear.
AYE, do, Luigi" adds the girl, in a
low but earnest tone.
Spurred by these counsels, the pris-
oner, already on the lookout for an OPP
portunity, filings forth his arms, scat
tering his guards right and left, then,
with bound, breaks away from them.
In an instant he is over the ropes and
running across the unoccupied space.
The soldiers start in pursuit, while the
people, taken by surprise DIT scene
not set down on the programme, send
up a simultaneous shout of applause.
For a time the aeronauts are out of
mind, and the great globe disregarded,
the attention of all being turned to
sight more stirring-the chase of the
escaped prisoner. Evidently his aim
is to reach the opposite side of the
roped circle, and strike in among the
crowd, with the hope of there being
able to conceal himself.
For time his chances seem fair,
while the spectators, sympathetic, vo-
ciferate "evviyas!" with other cries of
encouragement. But all of a sudden