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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

creed me-" he continued. Tins morn
ing | was the loneliest. most grabbed
and spoiled old rascal that ever took
pleasure in being miserable. | could
hardly bring myself to visit my dear
old aunts. who have loved me ever
since | was born. | was afraid of
them, afraid of their house, afraid of
the children whom they shelter in sheer
goodness of heart.
"And fate looked down on me and
laughed. 1t put me into Il place where
| had to go back to the natural man,
to fight the cold and the storm. That
was to crack the crust of artiticiality.
Then it loaded me with responsibilities
such as | have studiously avoided. 1t
sent you to me, and those two children
whom | began by hating
"And myself also, | fancied," said
Amy.
II was not drawn toward you, that's
fact" he rejoined. Il was afraid to
accept even the responsibility of enter
tanning you with my cheerful CONVEX
saton for Il couple of hours. And what
resulted? Why, to be brief about it, |
have been led step by step to establish
something very like home here in the
house of strangers and to celebrate the
best festival of the year as one might
do beneath his own roof. And like it.
In the way of humble confession, let
me say that | have never been so hap
py before
al oil gniI nj lei
"Shall we put out the candles on the
tree
! They began ut opposite sides and eN-
tinguished the tapers until but one re-
NAMED on low branch. Amy was
about to put it out when Wctherell re-
strained her.
There is II superstition said he,
about the last candle on the Christ
mas tree. If two unmarried people
blow ut it. the one who puts it out will
be married first"
Amy turned quickly and blew nj the
candle. Wetherell did the same thing
at the very same instant, and the flame
vanished.
when they blow it out together
said he, lit is a sign that they will lee
married in the same church on the
same day and hour by the same minis
ter"
Il do not believe in omens," she said,
but one can never tell Sometimes
they come true. Good night"
She gave him her hand as they
walked together into the brighter fire
light. Just then there was "A scratch
Ing on the door. and presently the head
Of Bunker appeared.
Its clcarin' of, he said. II thought
YOU might like to know. I've been out
side to take look, an I've found out
where we are. There's a big piece of
water back of us that can't he uoihin'
but Onaway lake. | must n follered
the wrong TELEGRAPH wire out Of Lynde.
mn were half way over TO the town of
Unity, but we can strike home across
lots termorrer all right"
There is no particular hurry" said
WethCrCIl.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
CHRISTMAS IN SERVIA.


In Servia they keep Christmas eve
In a somewhat peculiar way. The ia
Their of the family goes into the wood
and cuts down straight young oak,
choosing the most perfect he can find.
He brings it in, saying, Good even
ing and a happy Christmas 10 which
those present say, May God grant
both to thee, and mayest thou have
riches and honor Then they throw
over him grains of corn. Presently the
young tree is placed upon the Goals.
where it remains until Chr\tmas
morning, which they salute 10y rcreat-
ed tirings of Il pistol,
The national dish in Seryia is pork.
The poorest family in Servia will pinch
themselves all through the year SO us
TO have money enough to buy a pig N
Christmas. Skewercd TO a long piece
of wood, the pig is turned over blaZ-
ing fire until cooked, the guests watch
Ing the process with increasing inter-
est. After dinner stories are told and
songs sung. Santa Claus. who. in the
person Of an honorcd guest, is present
to receive instead Of to give presents.
Departs. after the feast decorated with
Il long ring of cakes around his neck
and laden with sch gifts Us his
friends can bcstuw.-- Baltimore Amer
lean.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

taking of any kind Thus she passed
out of Fairchild's life; but for rea.
son that he did not take the trouhla
to analyze, after returning 10 the civ
he never could pass a department store
or cloakhouse without strolllny
through, looking for a familiar face
among the salesgirls and pretty mod.
els. He never found it, however. and
Miss Sparkling was becoming d wis,fll
memory when he suddenly found him.
self face to face with her at a very
fashionable Christmas ball wear
later.
why, Miss Sparkling" he gaSred.
Mr. Weston" she said, with equal
surprise. In moment they were both
back playing their parts again. and
she colored slightly as she Remembered
how carefully she had looked at ey.
cry foorwalker she had seen while
shopping
This is pleasant surprise" be said.
WHAT" she replied. Are YOU sur.
prised to find me here And her
uubSlIDu was iiSlJlLfI ny tllf ElllllH
feeling she had herself But before
they had time to do any further spar
ring the hostess came along ana made
confusion worse confoundcd
"Why, Mr.. Fairchild," she began 81
never knew that you and Miss Spaul.
ding were acquainted.
I'VE are not. | have never Lad the
pleasure of meeting Miss SpaulIing"
Nor | of meeting Mr. Fairrhlll"
But" said the bewildcred hostess.
II thought saw you talking to each
other just now
Il am sorry, but l am afraid Won are
mistaken. The couple you saw talk
ing were entirely different people
well, perhaps my eyesight is fail
ing, but you know one another now
anyway. and l particularly wanted
you to meet"
After she had disappeared Fairchld
remarked:
Don't you think that explanations
are in ORDER"
Il do" replied Miss Spau.Iing de
murely, 1T is only step to the con-
servatory.'
Il can't help wondering" he began
who those two people Were that our
hostess thought she saw talking To-
gether in the ballroom"
Il am sure | don't know" she re-
piled, though for months past have
suspected him of being a fioorwalker.
He was always so very polite.
And | was certain she was a sales.
girl or cloak model" he replied. be
cause she looked too much like social
queen to be one" They both laughed
heartily at the impressions they had
made upon each other and finally un-
derstood how the whole misunder.
standing had occurred. Then as they
found each other more interesting in
their proper persons than in their as
sumed parts it is not surprising that
cided in order to avoid any further
confusion that ii would he a wise move
when next visiting the Magnolia House
to be in a position to register under the
same uame.
1t doesn't seem to throw cold water
over Kris Kringle's good intentions
when We turn the family hose on him.
-Glens Falls Republican.
Il hear that Miss Roseleaf is going
to leave the church. Do you know
why?"
Yes; she helped trim the chancel
Christmas eve, and while she was Ia
Doriously lacking up Good VIII to
Men Miss Lily White got the minister
10 propose. Roseleaf thought it was
100 underhand a performance, and SO
she's left the church,
Christmas Weather.
Happy all together.
Singing in the light;
It's always Christmas weather
When the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Time TO AdVertise.

The hracing winter air is full of rea-
sons why clothing stores SHOULD begin
advertising Literally. Printers Ink.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

Il hear that Miss Roseleaf is going
to leave the church. Do you know
why?"
Yes; she helped trim the chancel
Christmas eve, and while she was Ia.
boriously lacking up Good VIII to
Men Miss Lily White got the minister
to propose. Roseleaf thought il was
too underhand performance, and SO
she's left the church"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

1t doesn't seem to throw cold water
over Kris kringles good intentions
when We turn the family hose on him.
-Glens Falls Republican.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
TRIBUTE TO CUMMINGS
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TO USE
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH.
Brooklyn Trolley Car Burns and
Injuries Motorman and
Five Passengers.

NEW YORK, June 2S.-Tribute has
been paid to the memory of Congress
man Amos ]. Cummings by a large
eathering at Carnegie hall, The meet
ing was held under the auspices OF
Typographical Union No, 8, of which
AR. Cummings was member, The
great hall was nearly filled. On the
nlatfotqn were seated the speakers and
ranresentatiyes Of the Typographical
Union and other labor organizations
Nusie was furnished by an orchestra
selected from three New York theaters.
canasor William +. Mason, Of Illinois,
who was TO have delivered the ora
,s.r wired that he was unable TO be
present because Of Illness in his fam-
lly. There were addresses by Mars
den q. Scott, the Rev. Philip Mark
han, Kerridette. Congressman John ;
wfharns Of Mississippi, John Keller
yames Robinson, Congressman DAVID
y Mercer OF Nebraska, the Rev. J.
I, Evers, owen ]. ,Kindelcn and Cen
eral James R, o'Belrne.
Mr.. Kindelon spoke of Mr.. CUM
nrings as a union printer, He said that
although for so years of his life II
was not necessary for him to earn his
livelihood as printer, Mr.. cum
mings never forgot his fellow crafts
men at the case, and when he died
there was found a card of member
shin In his pocket of Typographical
Union No. s, paid up until August
COS. Mr.. Cummings. he said, recog-
nized the trade union as the greatest
ciyilizer invented by man because. IS
he said. with it the expression the
equality Of man ceased to be fig
,,re OF speech and became a state
ment Of fact.
General O'Beirne's address was on
the subject Amos ]. Cummings as
a Union Soldier" He spoke in high
praise Of his bravery at the front and
told how Mr.. Cummings acquired the
congressional medal of honor while a
sergeanot- major of the Twenty-siXth
New Jersey volunteers, in aiding in
the recapture of battery and its re-
placement under torrent Of fire from
the enemy's guns. He was never
faithless in anything" said General
O'Beirne I" There was no breath OF
scandal or wrong attached to his
name. He was the friend Of all and
he made himself the champion Of the
workingman's rights in the truest
sense of that term"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24

Recent New York dispatches an
lnouneed that the firm Of Francis IL.
i.eggctt \ Co, had Incorporated FOR
$4,000, ,ooO This viii make no change
IN the policy Of the concern as, In the
capacity ot president Mr., Francis IL.
Leggatt win direct the affairs OF the
great company, as In the PAST and
The other officers of the corporation
win be his associates In the old firm
lrhiS news viii he Interesting aud
gratifying 10 the Salmon packers on
the river, The firm ot Francis H.
Lcggett 4 Co, has been the largest In
divldual buyer of Columbia River sal.
mon In the world, handling great
many brands. and always the best,
They have been purchasing salmon
t,sm Mr., Samuel E,more for the last
10 years,
II Is admitted that no man stands
higher in the commercial world than
MIR, Leggett, and the mammoth bust
ness he has built up is evidence OF his
great ability as we'll as integrity and
reliability, In addition To his large
holdings In this new corporation, he
Is Interested in many of the leading
New York tinancia' institutions and a
large stockholder in the Columbia
River Packers Association. His many
friends on this side of the continent
will wish him continued and undImin'
ished success,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

Bids will be received by the county
court OF Clatsop County. Oregon. un-
I'll Friday. June q, 1902. ut o'clock,
p. m. for the construction OF an so
foot span bridge Il feet wide. across
the NecanIcum river in section ~.
township north. range 10 west In
Clatsop County Oregon. Said bridge
to be constructed on size about one
mile east OF Carl Johnson's place.
where the county road from Seaside
crosses the said Necanlcum river,
Bidders will present plans and spec
ifcations for said work. together with
certified check for 10 per cent Of
the amount OF their bids. or good
and sufficient bond. as guarantee
that they will construct the said bridge
provided they are awarded the con-
tract
Preference will be given to bidders
who use the old iron which was for
merly In the bridge across O'Hanna
creek near Ieighton's place. The
court reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
II. J. WHERlTY,
County Clerk.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
Paine'SCelery
Compound
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Mrs. Jennie h. Steele, says:
81 Feel That II Has Saved My
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
FOURTH OF JULY PRIZES.

Prizes offered by the Fourth of July
committee are as follows:
Best decorated fioat-first prize, wv
second, 80.
Best decorated building, $le.
Best decorated individual vehicle
first prize. IS: second, $3.50.
Most comical float s..
Pest decorated or most original bi-
Icycle-first prize. $50; second, S.;
third. $3.50
Organization making largest turn
out. 500.
Pole climbing contest, not less than
four entries. SO,
Bicycle race. Western Union VS.. Pos
tai Telegraph Co, medal.
Boys rae. under Is years. 10 yards
first prize. So: second, $3.50.
I;oys race. under 10 years. 80 yards
first prize. s.; second, 81.
Girls race. under 15 years, 80 yards
lirst prize. s.. 20; second. 81.
l6o-yard dash. open TO all amateurs
first prize. $50: second, $3.50.
2.s-yarG dash. open to all amateurs
first prize. $50, second, $3.50.
Fat mans race, one block, one box
cigars.
Sack race, boys under Is years, s..
s-leggad race, boys under Is, 50.
Bicycle race. FOR boys under Is years
prize $3.50.
Bicycle race, for girls under Is years
prize $3.50.
BicvrIn race. open to all amateurs
first prize. $50. sacol1. s.; third. $3.50.
Egg race. boys and girls, prize $3.50.
Tug Of war, so.
Water carrying contest, open to all,
$3.50.
Pie eating contest, 81.
Wheelbarrow race $3.50.
Kite flying contest, $3.50.
Book for entries now open at Fourth
Of July headquarters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
BOWLED ON SUNDAY.
Commercial Teams Tried Conclusions
at Local Alleys.

The Portland and Astoria CONNER
cial Club bowling teams played Sec
ond game on the local alleys Sunday
afternoon. The home team took three
of the four, but the visitors scored 40
more pins.
DR.. Tilzer, the well-known Portland
physician. bowled in the place Of H.
F. Bushong. The doctor is a wonder,
as his fine total indicates, and his
friends vow an I declare he would have
won Saturday nights contest for the
visitors had Captain McNary allowed
him to bowl.
The Astoria Commercial team will
go to Portland Thursday night to play
a return contest with the Portland
Commercials. A try-out is now in
progress for place on the team.
The scores for Sundays games were
as follows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

Contractors ana builders and the
public generally are requested TO take
notice that the following planing Mills,
located In Portland, have been dtelps-
ed unfair by the Building Trades
Council and Federated Trades coun.
ell of this city;
The Northwest Door Company,
Ntcolai Brothers Company
Hand Manutaelurng Company
North Pacific Planting MN Co,
George Alnslle \ Co.
], A, Martin i Co,
The Carpenters Union or Astoria
has taken the matter N hand and
decided TO use none OF the products
OF tho above manned mills, II Was al.
So decided In the union that after the
first OF July wages shall he 81 per
day. to be paid every saturday night
without fail,
uy order of the Union.
ADOLF JOHNSON.
r. SoupEN, President
Secretary,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
PROPOSALS WANTED.

Office OF G. Q. NJ, Vancouver Bar.
racks, Wash, June 6. 1909. Sealed
proposals, in tripllcate, will be received
here until Ii a. mo June %. 1902, and
then opened for the construction al
Vancouver Barracks, Wash. OF one
double set officers quarters. For full
information, plans and specifications
apply to this office. U. s. reserves the
right to reject or accept any or all pro-
posals or any part thereof. Envelopes
proposals should be marked:
Proposals for construction Of build
ings at Vancouver Barracks, Wash" "
and addressed to undersigned.
w. A. BETHEL A. c. g. NJ.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
A GLORIOUS FOURTH.

On the Fourth Of July every true
patriot will celebrate the signing Of
the Declaration of Independence by the
Colonsts, and although the struggle
which followed was both costly and
disastrous, vet II resulted In the their
ultimate freedom from the yoke Of
English bondage. Another very i'm
portant day in the life OF anyone. es-
pecially those suffering from weak
or disoriered stomach. win be the one
on which they decide To give up old
methods of trying TO obtain relief
and commence the use of that famous
twentieth century family medicine.
Hostetter's Stomach Bltters. 1t will
cure anyone suffering from dyspepsia,
indigestion. belehing. constipation. bill
iousness or insomnia. Try 1t today
and be convinced. Our Private Stamp
lis over the neck Of the bottle,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24

signed papers which permitted the
young Dalmatian to remain In bhe
United States.
A LARGE CORPORATION,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
SUITS OUR CLIMATE,

The rapidly increasing use OF shin
giles as covering for the walls OF build
ings, both to keep out the weather and
for ornamental purposes, makes a
great demand for Il shinsle stain which
preserves the wood, prevents moss, and
retains % fresh. handsome appearance.
Particularly Is such the case in damp
climates, The need IL well met In n
perfect article made right here in As
;orla. Cutbirths Creosote shingle
Stains are penetratlve. preseryatlvc,
handsome and durable. They are put
up In eight colors and every package
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
FOR SALE,

sile-A ssGuare grand piano. in good
condition. A bargain. f., c. LEWIS,
i06 Franklin Ave.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
ng carried by the wind. The injured

ing carried by the wind. The injured
are;
Grace Won Birkland, Is years old,
burned about the face, arms and legs;
win die. NJ. Won Birkland, burned
about the face and arms. Thomas
Hun. motorman. burned about legs,
arms and face; Philip Ross, ir., burn
ca about face and hands, Frank Lo-
retti. burned about the face and
hands.
The car was making trip to the
Brooklyn bridge from the Ridgeway
picnic park II was loaded u the ut
most limit, the conductors regis
ter showing lie passengers, when there
was report that was heard three
blocks In all directions and which al
most lifted the car from the track
A fuse hal burned out and a flame
caught the woodwork and asn burst
through the motor box, This fame
was carried up over the front dash
board and being caught by the dranrm
caused by the cars speed. swept back,
burning all who were unable 90 throw
themselves into the street, The mo-
torman although much injured, stuck
bravely to his post and applied the
brakes. bringing the car To stop.
Miss Won Kirkland received the fun
force OF the flames and was uncon-
scious when the car was brought to
a standstiu. Her father and mother
were also 50 badly burned that for
a time il was feared that they might
not recover. The car was almost en-
tirely DESTROYED
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
Is JUDGED INSANE,

BARNSTABIIE. Mass, June s2,-
Miss Jane Toppan. on trial on the
charge Of poisoning Mrs, Dibbs, for
whom she acted as u nurse, was found
not guilty today by reason of insan-
ity, and was committed To the Taun-
ton insane asylum.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
TO HAVE WIRELESS TELEGRAPH,


CHICAGO, June sS--John D,
Spreckles, millionaire, who con-
trolls a great share of rhe Industries
Of the Hawaiian islands. Is cnntem-
plating connecting the islands by wire
less telegraphy with San Francisco,
according to the Chronicles Los An
geles correpsondent Experts in MS
employ are installing a system be-
tweer Los Angeles and Catalina
island. 40 miles out in the Pacific
ocean. If the work here is entirely
satisfactory Mr.. SprecSles viii begin
al once figuring on the Hawaiian sys-
TEN. Mr.. Spreckles is owner Of the
Oceanic steamship Company whose
four vessels. the Australia. Alameda,
Ventura and Hades. ply between the
islands and San Francisco. These viii
also be fitted with the wireless appar-
atus regulated TO the instruments
placed at san Francisco and Homo
\ l,,I,,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
TROLLEY CAR BURNS.

NEW YORK, June 23.-While run
ming at a high rate Of speed Myrtle
avenue trolley car in Brooklyn took
fire and burned the motorman and
FIVE passengers. one probably fatally.
Other passengers were badly injured,
jumping to escape the flames which
swept the full length of the car, be-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-24
Pears

1t is a wonderful soap
that takes hold quick and
does no harm.
No harm 1t leaves the
skin soft like a baby's; no
alkali in it, nothing but
soap. The harm is done by
alkali. Still more harm is
done by not washing. So,
bad soap is better than
none.
What is bad soap2 I'm
perfectly made; the fat
and alkali not we'll bal"
anced or not combined.
What is good soap3
Pears.
Sold all over the world.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23

You will certainly serve your best interests by
before the music begins
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-02-23
HOMER H. H0YT
22s ENDECOTT BLDG.

So ,25O-st. Anthony hill, modern eight
room house; one-tEird cash.
81 ,4OO-Good seven-room house, and
barn. on East Seventh ST., this side of
Forest 60 feet of ground.
$S5O-No. Gil Margaret, nice. cottage;
city water; barn that cost $50.
$3,2OO-No. 224 Avon, near Dayton, nine
room house, barn and so feet of grouHd;
house has latest plumbing; one-third
cash.
cash.
$476No. s44 jerks ST.: $50 cash.
81 ,2O0-No. 256 Midway av., H-foot lot;
city water.
$450-lOO feet. facing railroad tracks,
Post Siding; just the place for manu-
factory.
Wallowa chieftain. [volume] (Joseph, Union County, Or.) 1884-1909, 1902-09-04
His Marvellous Cheek.

An impecunious constituent OF Abra.
ham Gruber called upon the latter at
his Office last week and requested the
loan Of a dollar. A So bill was the
smallest the colonel had. This he
handed to the caller with the remark :;
go to the cigar stand downstairs.
get l5-cent cigar keep dollar and
bring me the change"
In a few minutes the visitor reap
peared, putting contentedly at cigar
and handed the colonel 80 cents. No
ticing a peculiar expression on Colonel
Gruber's face, he withdrew the cigar
from his lips long enough to inquire:
Did you mean that the cigar was
for you or mef"
Get out of here" was all Gruber
could say.-New York Times.