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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
A NEW EiETHoD OF swINDLING.
StylishIy Dressed Men CIeNarly
Bunco II Hotel Clerk.


story that comes from a private de-
tective agency now engaged on a swim
ding case has caused many a good laugh
at the expense of the too trusting hotel
clerk who was made the victim. AS the
tale runs. it appears that two weeks ago
a couple of young men. stylishly dressed.
ana having large rolls of money. put up at
the hotel, registering from New York City.
They were evidently on pleasure bent. and
nightly daubed the city lurid crimson.
The clerk referred to became chummy
with the boys and on more than one oc-
casion caught glimpse of the fat wads
of currency they carried.
One night a week ago the two staggered
irto the hotel. One of them, Harry by
meme. insisted on further decorating the
city. while his friend and comrade pleaded
that good nights rest would be about
the right thing.
IN not go TO bed hiccoughed Harry.
Il want to paint whole lot more, ard
am going to do it,
well. if you insist on making another
tour. Harry" said his comrade, you
must leave your money here with the
clerk You will be robbed sure II you go
out with that roll"
IN not leave my money with anybody"
said Harry. Pm old enough to care for
it myself. Come on"
NO; l insist that you leave it with the
clerk"
Yes. that's right, Harry kindly vol
unteered the clerk. Leave it here; I'll
put it in the sofa and tomorrow you'll be
that much better Off
Give me an envelope" said Harry at
the same time taking his roll out of his
pocket. Slowly and in a drunken manner
he counted out $3.50. Folding up the mon
ey he put it in the envelope. sealed it,
and wrote his name On the back.
Suddenly changing his mind, he put the
envelope in his pocket and reitered his
remark that he would care for the money
himself. More coaXing and persuasion fol-
lowed. Finally Harry threw the envelope
to the clerk and in fretful irritated
manner babe his companion Come on
As he neared the door Harry bethought
himself of the fact that he had given The
clerk all of his money.
Here, old man he yelled to the clerk.
how am l going to have any fun when l
amt got any cash? Gimme back my
money"
NO. don't do it," said his companion.
He'll spend every cent OF it if you do.
Give him a hundred out Of the drawer,
but don't give him the envelope"
That's right. Harry" said the clerk.
You don't want all that $3.50. You'll lose
it. sure"
We'll. give me a hundred then"
He got it and the pair left. They did 70,
turn up the next day nor the next. The
third day the clerk looked in the safe, |
took out IT,, envelope and opened it. He
found a neatly folded bit of newspaper
but no money. Harry had thrown the
clerk counterfeit envelope which he |
had stored in his pocket all the time.
The police have not caught that pre- |
nfp yat hp ronfi1iDp I'ark |
still bemoans the loss OF the 800 lcxn.
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of Instruction, Education of the Arts
Sciences. and Letters. with its annexes:
virtually several buildings. their exhibits
covering groups one to three of the official
classification.
Everything appertaining to education.
from that of the primary stage to the
training of universities and scientific in
stitutes. is here shown. Among the arts
included in these exhibits are typography
the publication of books and newspapers:
photography; instruments OF all kinds.
musical, scientific, educational. medical,
surgical, and materials associated with dra-
matte art. The next structure reached
is the Palace of Civil Engineering and
Means of Transportation. Then comes the
Pavilion of Chemical Industries, conpr. sing
group XIV, of the official list covering AL
chemical and pharmaceutical material,
processes. and products. the making of pa
per, skins. and hides. perfumery, tobacCos.
chemical lighting devices. and other ma
terial. Closing this promenade. across its
extreme end. are two brilliant features
which will remain an enduring memory in
mind of every visitor to the exposition.
They are the Chateau d'Eau and the Palace
of Electricity. They are erected at the
head of staircase. the two arms of which
ercircle park, or basin, the apparent size
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of which park is accentuated by fine per-
spective effect thus obtained.
The Chateau d Eau is composed Of n
vast hemispherical niche or grottO, from
the front part of which numerous cascades
of water fall from various heights uniting
in vast basin of exquisite beauty. the
picturesque effect being heigh .ened by
many statutory groups of animals from
whose mouths proceed jets of water, add
ing to the fantastic forms the cascades
present. This water will if possible, be
colored during the day by 'fluoTesceine, -
which has the power of communicating
to vast bodies of water a brilliant hue Of
green. even when used in small quantities.
Behind the Chateau d'Eau, and towering
high above it. the Palace of Electricity
presents a magnificent sight II is COM
posed entirely of iron and glass The
central architectural motive of this pal
ace is dominated by a cartouch. where
glitters the date, 1900. surmounted by an
categorical figure symbolic OF the genius
of electricity. The Palace of Electricity
is Illuminated by 5000 incandescent lamps
of various colors: by eight arc lights. with
projectors. using colored glasses, and four
arc lamps with reflectors. Viewing the
Chateau d Eau and Palace of Electricity
from the spacious promenade Of the
Champ de Mars, whether seen by day or
by night the visitor receives an ipef-
faceable impression of splendor and
beauty.
At the extreme end of the Champ de
Mars. back OF the buildings last described
is the former Gallerie des Machines, its
interior now entirely transformed. The
middle part of this spacious structure is
occupied by a Sale des Fetes, or hall,
capable of holding 20,OG0 spectators. 1t
is arranged like an immense circus, with
circular track, seats in tiers and galleries.
Concerts, ballets historical pageants, and
other delights will be given here.
The two extremities OF the former Gal
lerie des Machines, on the right and left
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ing along the whole line of perspective OF
this unique Street of the Nations, in bold
relief against the sky, appear marvellous
variety of beautiful profiles, of cupolas, OF
sharp gabie-ends. of embattled turrets,
vaulted arches in projection upon the ia
cades, of bell-turrets. wide at the base
and fraying out toward the heavens, and,
floating silently from every one, the flag
that means home, country, and all man
holds dear TO these representatives OF al
most every nation and every cline. Con-
tinuing on this left bank of the river, and
lust beyond the Bridge de l'Alma, the visi-
tor arrives at the palaces, or pavilions of
the armies of the land and sea. This edi-
fee contains collections from the various
military arsenals and comprises engines,
arms. and explosives invented during the
past ten years. exhibited under the aus
pices of the Ministers of War and OF Marine.
There is also here shown museum re-
Prospective of the military art since the
epoch Of Louis XIV.
In the foreign section of this department
several of the great powers have placed
exhibits. notably Prussia. or the German
Empire. the Emperor having personally in
spired a display OF military uniforms OF
historic interest and great beauty.
In the Field of Mars.
Leaving these exhibits. the visitor soon
reaches the angle or corner of the Champ
de Mars. and. at this end of it, the Eiffel
tower rises high above all. glistening in
its new coat of paint. Many OF the great
est attractions of the exposition will be
found in the Champ de Mars.
First, close to the Seine. is the palace OF
navigation and commerce. containing
wonderful variety OF marine exhibits. Not
only the tools of construction are shown,
but also designs and models Of about every
thing that floats upon the waters and every
conceivable detail in the way of nautical
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country that does not regard its postal
service as a source of profit. BY extending
| us routes and improving its facilities. the
| Postoffice Department occasionally operates
at small loss. This fact may be ac-
counted for by the great distances to which
many packages and letters must be car
| ried. and the large number of employees re-
| CURED to conduct the service on so vast
| a scale.
In 1865 the United States Government
| adopted the device known as the grill -
TO prevent the cleaning and reuse of post
tage stamps. The "grilr'-an embossed
rectangle with square points-broke the
fibre, and caused the ink to penetrate the
stamp. Four years later a new ink which
could not be removed, was invented and
adopted.
The issue of 1869 was a square stamp
in ten denominations. each printed in two
eolors, illustrating the progress of the
postal service The l-cent stamp bore in
bronze the head of Franklin, our first
great postal official; the 2-ceut in bronze.
the post-horse and rider; the 3-cent which
Had the largest use. the locomotive in
ultramarine. and the 12-eent in green the
ocean steamer. The reduction of postage
for ordinary letters from 3 to 2 cents was
made in 1888.
The Columbian stamps, both in coloring
and design were the most artistic the
world has ever seen. The Omaha stamps
were scarcely inferior in appearance. Both
issues were called in for redemption De-
cember 81. 1899. The Postoffice Depart
ment will issue stamps commemorative Of
the Pan-American Exposition to be held
next year in Buffalo. They will be of the
same size as those now issued, and will be
in the denominations of 1, 3 4, 5, s, and 10
cents
The first and second issues Of United
States postage stamps were made by pri-
vate firms in New York City. The issues
of 1861. 1869, and 1870 were made by the
National Bank Note Company. From 1873
TO 1879 the Continental Bank Note Com
pany executed the engraving and printed
the stamps. except the Taylor head Of 1915,
which was made by the United States Blu
reau of Engraving and Printing. 'The
American Bank Note Company furnished
the engraving and stamps from 1879 to
1894 when the work was given 20 the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing. In this
establishment, each day, are printed from
10.000,000 to 12.000,000 postage stamps of
the various denominations. They are sent
to the Postoffice Department. from which
they are forwarded, in registered packages,
to all postoffices in the United States.
The printing of postage stamps is secret
process. which cannot be witnessed except
by special permission of the Superintend-
ent of the Bureau, and he is very sparing
of the privilege.
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SURGEONS WORK IN BATTLE.
Most of Ii Done Within or Near the
Firing Line.

From the Army and Navy JournaI)
One o. the results of the enormous in
crease in the range of modern rifles has
been serious one for Army surgeons. So
tremendously has the width of the zone
of fire" in South Africa been increased
that that surgeon must practically be al
most as continually under fire as the fight
ing line itself, and, what is worse. carry
out all his first dressings, and emergency
operations with the knowledge that at any
moment another bullet may either render
nis ministratiOns unnecessary or put an
abrupt stop TO them.
The first sign OF hesitation on the part
of medical officers to go wherever their
services are required has yet to be re-
corded ard many of them have received
special mention for conspicuous bravery in
the discharge of their errand of mercy.
Among these is Surgeon Major Babtie,
who. after the humiliation of Longs Bat
terry in its reckless charge to the front at
the first attempt to cross the Tugela rode
not merely up to the firing line but far in
advance of ii. across belt which had been
literally swept clear of every living thing
by the storm of bullets, to reach a gully
into which the survivors of the battery,
including poor young Lieutenant Roberts.
son of the commandment chief. had drag
ged themselves for shelter. His horse was
killed under him. but he himself escaped
in some marvellous manner and for seven
hours was in sole charge of score or more
Of youlded men, lying under a blazing
African sun and without water save that
contained in his own bottle which he doled
out in IRAN doses.
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Cfrom the Baltimore Amercan)
''EIat"' exclaimed the orator. what two
things are helping mankind TO get up IN the
Wo-ldz'
The alarm clock and the stepladder." an
swe-ed Tie dense person in the rear of the hall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15

(From the Chicago %ews)
Cycr-Saw YOU ont riding with your girl yes
tcIGsy.
Myr Yes, Did You ever meet her?
oyer No; but father says lac was once pupil
in her Sunday school class.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-15
TIE GREAT PARIS SHOW
Beauties of the French Exposition
on the Field of Mars.

Features of Display to Claim the Ad-
miratiOn of the Universal World
Every Nation Under the sun Rec
ornizcd-A Description of Some
of the Principal Buildings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
AGED WOMAN'S
SAD PLIGHT
ROBBED ANDIN STRANGELAND
Came to Astoria From the East to
Meet a Brother Whom She Can
Not Find. Strange Story.

The police In this city are confront
cd with case that, thus far. has
thoroughly banied their ingenuity.
Yesterday morning an aged German
woman called upon Chief Of Police
Hallock and told him a most singular
story. She gave her name as Miss
David and stated that she had Just ar
rived from the far east. coming In re-
sponse 10 a telegram. The telegram.
she said had been sent by her brother.
j. W. David. from Southern Oregon,
In which he stated that he was very
sick from malarial fever and was
coming 20 Astoria for treatment prom
Using TO meet her here. When Mrs.
David arrived she Immediately made
inquiry AT ~. Mary's hospital, expect
Ing TO and her brother there. But he
not only was not there but was utterly
unknown In that establishment Chief
of Police Hallock was called upon
shortly after and every attempt was
made TO find the brother. but to no
avail.
Chief Hallock stated last night that
he was al a loss to know what could
further be done In the matter as he
had exhausted every resource OF the
department In an attempt to locate the
man m quest Inquiry had been made
among the German residents but no
one could be found who had seen or
even knew Miss Davld's brother.
According TO the description r, ceiyed.
David is man OF 2s years, six feet
and four inches In height, OF light
complexion and curly hair. Miss David
had forgotten the name OF the town
from which the telegram had been
sent, explaining that she paid no par
ticular attention to this as she ex-
pected to meet her brother in Astoria
upon her arrival,
Miss David seems to be doubly un-
fortunate for. she says. she was rob-
bed OF all her money and her trunk
checks at st. Louis while en- route from
the East to this city.
1t is thought probably that David
is still somewhere In Southern Oregon
or that he was taken from the train
while en- route to this city because OF a
sudden decline In his condition, and
lodged In some hospital or place where
proper care could be administered.
However this may be-, there is in this
city an aged and crippled German lady
who. through he disappointment. finds
herself in strange land without mon
ey and without friends or even ac-
quaintances. She is at present stop
ping at the Rucker building, patiently
but hopefully. awaiting information as
to the Whereabouts OF her brother, J.
w. David.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
A NEW SCHOOL.

The Ladies' Guild OF Grace church
have finally succeeded in securing the
services OF Miss Grace Marcy, of the
San Francisco school OF cookery. to
start a class in the art OF cooking in
our city.
The class will begin this week, date
and place will be announced In day
or two. This is the first opportunity
OF the kind our ladies have had in
town, and Miss Morey is most capa-
BILE teacher and comes well recommend
ed from many California towns and
from oregon. Her last school was most
successful in Salem, our capital city.
The terms are two dollars for the
course Of six lessons, and are very
reasonable in view of the excellent OPP
portunlty. The patronesses are Mrs
f. Gilman, Mrs. X. Osburn, Mrs. f. L.
Cherry. Mrs. II. G. Smith. Downtown
and Mrs. Max Young and Mrs. f. c.
Reed, Uppertown. any Of whom will
give all information desired and will
enroll members. Watch this paper for
further particulars and be early in
handing In your name for there is sure
to be a large class.
Any one can take a part of the
course and terms, will be given upon
application to any patrons.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
SAY IT RIVALS NOME.
Reported Discovery OF Gold Along the
Shore at Long Beach.

The Ilwaco Journal publishes the fol-
lowing article on reported gold discov-
cries at Long Beach: "On Wednesday
the town was set wild with excitement,
by the report of Mr.. C, w. Farrell of
Long Beach, that in one day he had
obtained 81 of gold from the beach
sand, or rather from the dry sand
thrown up from the beach. In proof
Of his assertions, he had a small Vial
Of gold dust, which he claimed was the
work OF day, and had lot Of work
done In the way of copper plates, etc.
A number OF our citizens went out to
the beach Wednesday to investigate,
but on their return they We're all dunn,
but from what they were pravailed to
say, endorsed the report. With rival
to cape Nome, the finest summer re-
sort on the Northwest coast. the bo-
nanza of Columbia river Chinook sal
mon, the prospects of Southwest
Washington has taken on a new inn
petus."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
THE AMERICAN FLAG.

The American flag now floats over
land of barbaritf. II any one had
prophesied this four years ago, he
would have been laughed to scorn. Yet
change is constantly taking place. Ma
ture is merciless. So soon as she dis
covers an Improvement, the old, what
ever 1t may be, is doomed. The fact
that Hostetter's stomach Bltters. the
famous cure for dyspepsia, has re-
mained unchanged for half a century,
proves its value. Try 1t for indtges-
tion. biliousness, constipation or ma
laria, fever and ague. and be convinc-
ed. Your case is not incurable. You
simply have not used the right reme-
dy. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
what you need-the sooner the bet
ter II Is particularly valuable at this
season of the year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
CIRCUIT COURT.

In the circuit court yesterday formal
orders were handed down by Judge
Mcbride as follows:
Eureka a Epicure Company VS.. B,
X, Howard, judgment for want of an
answer
Eureka & Eplcure Packing Company
vs., G.. Thomson, judgment for want OF
an answer.
f. !, Dunbar, receiver, VS.. II. f. l..
Logan. order for confirmation OF sale.
H. B. Parker vs. c. IL. Page and Jas.
Brown, executor, motion to strike out
portion of defendants answer.
State OF Oregon VS.. ]. p. Carlson,
argument In progress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
MR. GoopMAN,s AccEPTANcE.

ASTORIA. Feb. "a, l9OO,-Messrs.
George holland. w. h. Edwards, V. II.
Coffey. j. II, Smith, w. f. Dement, and
w. w whipple. and one hundred and
fifteen other gentlemen. who signed a
petition requesting me to allow my
name to be used for the position of
school director for District No. Cen
tlemen: hereby accept the nomtna-
tion rendered me. and II elected to
the honorable position named, will per-
form the duties OF the Office to the best
OF my ability assure you that / feel
an election to such position carries
with Il "A great amount OF responsible
ity and requires much time and atten-
tlon from member OF the board.
However. no citizen can devote n part
OF his time to better advantage than
In advancing the cause Of education.
Very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, =. j. GOODMAN.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
Pears
Only they who
use it know the
luxury Of it.
SOCIETY NOTES.

DD'lBiI NOlHa7s
Mrs. ]. c. Lewis viii return this
evening from AN extended visit In
Southern California.
Miss Trulllngcr leaves In few days
for San Francisco where she Will
resume her China painting study.
o o
Miss upahur II stlll inJoying the sea.
son In Washington. d. G. Her many
friends hope soon 10 see her home
again.
Mr.. and Mrs George c. Flayel are
expected home today after months
aojpurn In the sunny cline Of Cali
fornia,
Miss Fiorctta Elmofc. another Of As
torla'a young ladies'. iH lndlng much
pleasure this winter In San Francisco.
Her friends expect her 10 return some
time In March.
DR.. a. A. Finch and Miss Gertrude
Mcconnell were married last evening.
NJ the home OF the brides parents. In
| WondlaNn, NhnloIHlh.
o o
on Tuesday evening last Miss Cole
entertained number of her friends
NJ her home on Franklin aavenuc. and
the evening was most enJOyably passed
In playing progressive hearts.
Me and Mrs. Wilkinson entertained
large party OF friends at their home
on Grand avenue and Fourteenth
street last evening. Time passed quick
| ly until midnight, when n most elnb0r-
ate supper was served.
% %
A yellow tea" was given by Mrs.
| T. A. Stokes at her home on Grand
avenue ON Friday afternoon. About
| twenty. five ladies enjoyed a most
charming afternoon. The decorations
were very artistic; ionquills and GRO
ceeseS prcdominatlng.
o o
Miss Hcllborn entertained the Chat
ing Dish club at her home on Franklin
avenue last Tuesday evening, on this
occasion the men furnished the dinner,
The members were all gowned accord
Ing 10 the fashions OF Washington's
birthday.
The Euchrc club was entertained
| Friday night at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. q. w. Sanborn on Grand ave-
nue. After supper the guests repaired
To the well appointed billiard room on
| the third floor. where dancing, sing
ing and billiards were enjoyed until d
late hour.
Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Richardson
gave delightful euchre party Tues
day afternoon, at the Cole house. q
| their lady friends. one feature OF tn,
decorations. as unusual as Il was pleas.
| ing and patriotic. was the use OF fiags
of various Sizes and forms, artlstical.
| ly drapcd about the rooms and en-
frances.
Last Tuesday night Foard & Stokes
| hall was the scene OF much merrimeni
and pleasure. The gentlemen were en-
tlrely successful In giving the finest
party OF the season. The music was
all that could be desired. and the Ia.
dies looked exceptionally well In hand
some gowns. and what more could bI
asked? Among the visiting girls wer,
| Miss Ivy Barker and Miss Balm. OF
| Portland. Rumor says another party
| IN TO be- given after Lent
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
TO THE TOBACCO TRADE.

The wholesalers In Portland and San
Francisco have combined to charge a
set price Cor all tobacco. buy direct
from the same factories and for the
same price as they do. therefore I am
able and willing 70 sell exactly at Port
land rates. by patronlzing me you can
at least save freight and purchase in
quantities 10 suit your trade. Compare
prices and be convinced. Respectfully
THEO. BRACKER,
SIS Commercial Street,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-25
solnlIne! soInlinei

II you are sick and tired Of rubbers,
which protect your feet from wet OF
cold. and wish 10 save continual re-
sollng OF your shoes; II you wish Ia
stop greaslng your harness and pro-
longing the life OF same at least
fifty per cent. II you wish to save
greasing your belts in your manu-
factury. go TO Peterson & Brown, at
Astoria. and try a case OF SolfiMne on
your shoes and harness. Buy your
shoes only OF those who have that SCI
Take no other.
Address. PETERSON & BROWN.
General Agents. Astoria. Oregon