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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
TERRIBLE FIRE
FIERCELY RAGING
Many Lives Are Reported 10 Have
Been Lost = Miles Of
Timber Burned.
GREAT DAMAGE is DONE
Destruction of FIume Cuts or
Water supply and Inhabi-
tants Are HELPLESS IL
Wind Again Rises.

TACOMA, June 20.--A special TO
the Ledger from Buckley says.
Fire started at 2 O'Clock this morn
ing at Mountain Mall two miles from
the town, and after destroying all the
mill property and the cars belonging
to the Northern Pacific, which were
standing on thes siding. 1t spread to
tine woods The residence of r. van
Rassler. on the outskirts of Buckley,
was destroyed. The Tacoma fire de-
partment sent a supply Of hose and as
the wdn1 abated the flames we're
soon stopped and at present the city is
out of danger.
There are two fires raging through
the heavy timber on the mountain
side. One started at Mountain Mill
and the other in the Green river coun-
try. The former spread 70 Emunclaw
and he village had a narrow escape.
The Hansan Brothers min with all
their lumber was burned and one mile
Of fiume destroyed by fire. The de-
struction of the flume cut or the
supply Of water and in case the wind
| riSaz and o-a ry.;as, A., a.. ta..,.. -
town agaia the inhabitants are prac-
tically helpless, Many farm houses
are supposed to have been in the
track Of the fire and destroyed. The
Page Lumber Company's camp at
Eagle Gorge was destroyed. Every
camp in the Green river district is
reported to be either Destroyed or
threatened with destruction. Kang-
ley's shingle mill. which is located one
mile from the Kangley, is destroyed.
The fire is raging in he vicinity OF
Palmer. In the vicinity Of Barnston
the fierce flames are rapidly eating
their way through the heavy growth
of timber, while the river mills. three
miles from Emuclaw and all the
property has been destroyed Em-
ployes from Pages mill camp and
Eagle Gorge arrived here at 3 o'clock
and tell thrilling story of their es-
cape. The fire struck the camp at
noon today, descending upon it in
path to safety was found and men,
women and children to the number Of
50 hurried through it, Three men fear
ed to try to pass and made their es-
cape by wading through the river. 1t
is reported that seven men from
the Smith camp on Cedar river, which
was burned. are missing, but the re-
port cannot be verified
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21

FOREST FIRES IN COLORADO.
SALTDA, Colo, June 2O.--Forest fires
in the vicinity of Mount ouray, south
east of this city. have swept up one
gulch and dow nanother burning miles
and miles of valuable timber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
STEWART AND LARSEN GUILTY.
Jury Remains Out for Five Hours
No Testimony Introduced by the
Defendant

SEATTLE June 2O--After five
hours dellberation the jury in the con-
spiracy case against DIR. James G.
Stewart and o. v. Lawson. last night
returned verdict of guilty ascharged.
The forenoon was consumed by argu-
ments of counsel first upon the motion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
LAWRENCE, RECEIVES GIFT.

LAWRENCE, Kas,, June 2O.-An-
drew Carnegie has offered s25,OOO,O0O to
the city for a library on the usual
terms
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21

WHATCoM. Wash. June 2O.-Forest
fires are raging a few miles south OF
this city and are reported as having
already destroyed one logging camp
and to be threatening others. They
are being driven by breeze from the
north.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
MASON FOR CONGRESS.

WYNNE, Ark. June 20.-R. B. Ma
son was nominated for Congress on
the sSoth ballot by the Democrats of
rhe first district.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
EMPRESS ATTENDED KoMMETsZ
This Unprecedented Honor Is Bestow-
ed Upon the City of Bonn.

BERLIN, June 20,--At the kommerz
of the Borusia students corps which
was held at Bonn, Emperor William
who was present, referred In a speech
to the Empress of Germany who wit
messed the kommerz from the gallery
OF the building Abiding to the pres
ence of his wife. the emperor said;
The chroniclers record that when
our forfathers met In tournaments II
was perfectly natural that the circle
Of ladies should witness their deeds,
and with pride the victor received the
wreaths presented by a lovely hand.
II was thus also at Wartburg when
they seized the harp and Tyre aud sang
In competition. Never before. so long
as the history of the German univer-
stiles has been written has any uni
versity received such an honor as is
conferred today upon that of Bonn.
In company with the beauty of Bonn
and surrounded by ladies of princely
rank, Her Majesty the Empress. the
first princess of the land. has appeared
at a students kommerz. This unpre-
cedented honor has been accorded TO
the city of Bonn and to the Borusla.
a students corps. l hope and expect
that all the young members Of the Bo-
russia corps upon whom the eye of the
empress has rested today have re-
ceived an inspiration for the rest of
their lives | call for a strong sal
amander for her majesty. Hurrah."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
BASE BALL
NATIONAL LEAGTrE

AT New York-New York, 3: Brook
lyn, /.
At Observation-Disclosures 2; Boston. 0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1902-06-21
AMERICAN LEAGIrr

At Cleveland-cleveland, s; Wash
ington, 5.
AT Detroit-Detroit, 8: Boston, o.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Obituary.

J. j. Liddy, the object OF this sketch,
was born Jan. 3, 1851, in the state of
Maine; his parents were natives of Ire.
land and with them he moved, when q
lad four years of age, to Littleport
Iowa. He was reared on farm near
here, growing up strong, active man;
he received his education at the com
mon schools in this county, finishing up
at st Joseph's College, Dubuque. After
completing his education he followed
the profession of teaching for number
of years with marked success; he was
sfterward engaged as clerk with the
mercantile establishment of f. Peick Il
Co. He continued with this firm until
1893, when he bought out the business
which he has since successfully con-
Quoted.
He held the office of postmaster at
this place during both terms of the
Cleveland administration; he also held
the office of township clerk, of Cox
Creek township, for eight years, IN the
discharge of both he performed the
duties in satisfactory manner.
On Jan. Bird, 1882, he was married to
Miss Minnie Wegener. To them have
been born five children, viz: Fred j.,
Millie, Lottie, Irma and Minnie, the lat
ter too young to ever remember the
kind care of loving father. He
also leaves to mourn his death three
brothers, Dennis, of Monticello, M. H.,
of Strawberry Point, and DR.. F. j., of
Chicago, and two sisters, Mrs. Boards
lee, of Manchester, and Miss Hannah,
of Chicago.
The funeral, which was one of the
largest ever held at this place, was from
the late residence, on Wednesday, con-
Quoted by Rev. Father Minogue assisted
by Rev. Father Peickart, of MtGregor,
and Rev. Father Dollard of White
more, Iowa, and the large concourse of
people attending attested to the high
esteem in which deceased was held
Clayton County Democrat.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
For Rent,
For Her Sake.

For Your Sake it will pay every lover
of q first class drama ana city produce
ton of this noted play to attend, at
Central Opera House, on Saturday night.
One of the best evenings enjoyment OF
the season. Prices %, IS and 80 cents.
Reserved seats on sale Friday morning
at eight O'Clock at Gildner's clothing
store.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
New Advertisements.
ssseessssssssssssss

See "For Sale" notice if you wish to
buy surrey.
G. w. Miller offers one of his i'm
proved farms for sale.
Burton Clark's new announcement is
interesting reading for the women
folks.
Gildner Bros. quote prices on mems
suits, announce special prices on boys
suits, etc.
r. w. Chambers brought In an adv.
too late for this issue. Watch his space
next week.
The Tierney farm, south of this
city, consisting of 100 acres, well i'm
proved, is for rent.
Grassield is going TO give away Ss5
worth of goods. For particulars read
his advertisement
To obtain information as to the
Future Dairy Region, watch Pentony
& Hosgs space in next weeks issue.
Don't miss it, "Carpenter's "For Her
Sake" at Central opera house Saturday
evening. See local in another column.
The Racket store invites the readers
of the Democrat to call and see its new
patterns in gold and white porcelain
china dishes.
| The offer made in their advertise
ment by Finch & Llllibridge to pur-
chasers of elastic cotton felt mattresses
is surely fair one, and will no doubt
be taken advantage of by many.
Having decided to spend part of
each year in California, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. F. Lawrence will offer to dispose of
their fine residence property, furniture,
ETC., at private sale. For particulars
see notice in another column.
Kirkpatrick s. Pierce, the proprletors
of the new furniture store, address the
readers of the Democrat this week, and
solicit share of their trade They
have secured the services of Frank
Chapel, the popular furniture salesman
who will be glad to show goods and
quote prices to all who may favor them
with call,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Take Care of the stomach.

The man or woman whose digestion
is perfect and whose stomach performs
its every function is never sick. Kodol
cleanses, purifies and sweetens the
stomach and cures positively and per-
msnently all stomach troubles, indiges
tion and dyspepsia 1t is the wonder
full reconstructive tonic that is making
so many sick people well and weak peo-
pie strong, by conveying to their bodies
all of the nourishment in the food they
eat. Rev.. II. Holiday, of Holiday,
Miss, writes: Kodol has cured me.
consider it the best remedy 1 ever used
for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. ! /
was given up by physicians. Kedol
saved my life. Take it after meals
Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
EARLvILLE.

John Young returned from his trip
to Sioux City, Saturday morning.
Miss Ida Rogers, of Welton, Iowa,
is visiting at the home of her brother,
DR.. Z. b Rogers. She will attend school
the following year at college in Wis
consin.
Mrs. Andre W Thompson, of Water
loo, who formerly lived here, is visiting
at the home of her neice, Mrs. H. g.
Millen.
Will Cattron has returned home from
Hartley and will remain for a short
time.
John Wood and wife returned the
last of the week from an extended trip
through the west as far as Salt Lake
City.
The Eastern Star enjoyed q picnic at
Van Fleets grove, on Saturday.
Those who remember him will be
pleased to learn that Frank Weskil who
was formerly employed in the drug
store here, has recently been married to
an Omaha lady. They will live in
Omaha where Frank has been en-
ployed for two or more years.
The young people from this place
and vicinity who are students at Ep-
worth Seminary returned to that place
Tuesday to take up their school duties.
On Saturday afternoon johnson
Aliens team became frightened by a
piece of newspaper blown under their
feet while they were standing hitched
in front of the Krause blacksmith shop
and broke loose, running from there to
Hersey's corner and then around that
square. No serious damage was done
as there was no one in the wagon at the
time.
Mrs. Eva Bisgrove has returned from
her western trip.
The churches united for service Sun
day evening, Rev. Paxton preaching
the sermon at the M. E. church.
Miss Mary Young has resigned her
position at Marshalltown and accepted
q similar one at Mason City. She will
leave sometime during the coming
week.
MIS-. Stevens and daughter, Vera, OF
Dubuque, spent the day with the Her
sey family here, Wednesday.
| Ethel and Clarence Bush returned to
their home in De Kalb, Thursday.
John cattron is spending few days
at home.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
DR.. E. R. Perkins, The Painless
Dentist

Who was here recently, is one of the
few experts In this country who can en-
tract teeth without pain. He is spe-
cialist who has received recognition
and patronage from all professional
classes as well as the general public
throughout the state. He is also widely
known in the states of Iii. and Wis.
and fully deserves the heavy patronage
he receives here and over his route.
| His future visits here will be frequent.
Next visit, Monday, Sept. 22nd, Hotel
Clarence. 37w2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Farm For Sale

A fine Stock and Dairy farm of 200 acres o
station and creamery. Comfortable house,
good horse and COW barn, hog house. corn cribs
and other out buildings, fine well of water
with wind mill attached, 10 acres of splendid
timber miles east OF farm will be sold with
same il desired. For terms inquire of
ABNER DUNHAM OR
GA. DUNBAR,
S6f Manchester, Iowa.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10

"A roustabout for q nomadic gro
Gerry house was at the depot yesterday,
dishing out provender to q number of
homeless individuals, who, strange to
say, couldn't get credit for what they
took away with them. 1t was spot
cash deal such rs our merchants would
like to have for the goods they sell,
which, by the way are little better
and cheaper than what the Arab mer-
chant was offering. We have heard
tell of one person who "cut off his nose
to spite his face" We never believed
the tale till yesterday; now we are con.
WINGED of the truthfulness of the mar.
rative.-Strawberry Point Mail Press.
H. E. Emerson leaves today for the
west. He has been stopping with his
mother in this city this summer. While
here he sold for Nebraska men 1856
sheep. He proved beyond a doubt tn.
good qualities of the grasses and weeds
of this section of Iowa for sheep, sayi
he never saw sheep gain faster than tn,
sheep sent him from Nebraska. Gran
Brsyton of Spring Branch has made ,
good gain upon $40 head of sheep
bought by Mr.. Emerson In Chicago
but would advise feeders to get shee]
from further west, for many reason
which he does not mention here 70
!, want of space. In keeping sheep tn
!: year around in Iowa, his advice is t
|; keep small tlocks, but for winter an
], fall feeding only large punches can b
kept.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10

Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea made
by the Madison Medicine Co. is made
of rare and costly herbs not found in
any other preparation, therefore get the
kind you read about. 35 cts. Denton
g. Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Poultry and Eggs.

Henry Percival, manager at Man
chester, Iowa, for the wholesale poultry
and egg house of S. L. WADLEY, of
Dubuque. $3.50 mo.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Mason Work.

Now am ready to take contracts in masor
work of any description.
17tf C.P. MILLER.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10

The management OF the delaware
County Fair have made arrangements
for three red hot ball games during the
fair. Wednesday, Greeley and Coles.
burg will contest for honors and Thurs
day and Friday, Esrlville and Manches-
ter will battle for superiority. Those
desiring premium books may obtain
them from advertisers in the premium
list. Entries will be taken at the Court
House from Saturday until Monday
night. The officers of the association
are putting forth strenuous efforts to
make this the banner fair of the Della
ware county Agricultural Society. No
one can afford to miss the fair this year,
e. N. Bailey, of the Britt Tribune
says the following: "While stopping at
Ogden few days ago we noticed bub.
bles continually rising on the waters
that cover the farm lands. On investi-
cation it proved to be the hired men
coming up to get air; they were cutting
oats under the water. The ducks went
on top of the barns to lay their eggs
and the eggs rolling off the roof were
being Matched by the mud turtles. The
rural route drivers had q seat on top OF
their wagons and driving into q muddy
hole they whipped the horses as long as
they were in sight and then whipped
the bubbles until they came out or
the other side of the slough. They
run lawn mowers on the sidewalks
Sunday to scare the bull frogs of
SO the ladies can go to church. Th'
farmers are all growing gllls and ali
bladders and fins are sprouting on thei
backs. It's very wet down that Wa!
this season."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10

Dress does not make the person. Nor
does clean exterior indicate clean in.
terror. To be we'll all organs of the
body must work in harmony. Rocky
Mountain Tea does this work. Denton
u Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10

When once liberated within your
system, it produces most wonderful
effect. It's worth ones last dollar to
feel the pleasure of life that comes by
taking Rocky Mountain Tea. Denton
& Ward.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-09-10
Money to Loan.

Money to loan on chattels.
22-tf j. j. HOAG,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-16
A Secret OF Good Pies.

The first thing and the most iIEpor.
tant in making pies is to have the
shortening q use lard) just the right
temperature 10 mix easily with the
-four. II II Is too hard the crust Will be
tough; II too soft. II will be soggy; II
Just right. very flaky crust can be made
in less time than solid one. Put the
shortening into the -four in small
chunks about like hens eggs. Take
each one between two handfuls Of
-four and rub gently from you. Keep
rubbing in this way with the open
palms until the whole is roughly mixed.
Then wet with the coolest water TO be
had. stirring just enough to mix. Do
not knead. but take as nearly as can be
judged what VIII be needed for one
crust Put into shape and roll. Use
the trimming Of one crust for the bot
tom Of the next pie when convenient.
fo- after being rolled the second time
It Is not SO nice. had taken pains to
do this way long time before ! saw
It was the same theory as the arlsto-
cratic pun paste, layer Of shortening
between two Of dough. / learned when
making fruit pies to put half Or more
Of the sugar and -four to be used In the
pie on the bottom crust and put In a
few bits Of butfer on top Of the fruit.
A pie running over has been almost un-
known-Mrs r. G. D.. In Good House.
keeping.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-16
Sotne Serious Injuries,

The Travellers Record offers for view
he following extracts from claims fled
with the company for payment Of life
and accident policies:
Removing my shirt n starcbed por-
ton struck my right eye. scratched the
eyeball, causing the same to infiame."
Riding bicycle and when about to
raise my hat. lost control Of bicycle
and collided with a fence"
An over-insured member writes: III
Is with much pleasure that ! take ID
hand my pin to inform you Of my &C.
cIdent to my finger, etc"
A physician certifes that the symp,
toms Of death were "crape. assemblnge
Of friends and notices in papers"
Physicians certificate on a health
claim: He had Brain fever. 1t was In
his head with a by fever and a kind
Of 'Delarium."
Accident policy holder ''came in con
tagion with clap-board saw"
Attempting to kick dog OF ths
porch Of my residence my foot STRUCK
q nail"
Being in the parlor dancing 'Vir
ginia Reel when one Of the men dane
ers slipped and fell and In doing 8
kicked me violently over the shin
bone"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-16
A GIBSON TOILETTE.

very fashionable at present for little
girls. The fabric is heavy and rich,
requiring no lining and showing to best
advantage when made up quite plain.
The accompanying illustration shows
q Gibson coat Of ivory moire. with
cuffs. collar and belt Of white satin.
The garment is adjusted with shoul.
der and under.arm seams closing In
front under the shield.
Broad pleats extend over the shoul.
ders. back and front. tapering tcward
the lower edge. They are heavily ma
chine stitched.
A belt Of white satin is drawn close
ly around the waist and dips stylishly
In front. A narrow collar band com.
pletes the neck and fsstens on the left
side.
The sleeves are fitted with upper
and under portions. have slight fulness
on the shoulders and are finished with
haring cuffs. machine stitched.
Stylish coats in this mode may be
made Of peau de sole, satin. bengaline.
ladies' cloth. serge or heavy white
pique. Some have small velvet ap-
plique figures applied on the upper
portion OF the shield. back and front.
to simulate yoke. and others have
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-16
. RE ClPE 5 .

Celery Root Salad-Pare the celery
roots: put them into cold water for
twenty minutes; then put them in q!
stewpan and cook in boiling saltedl
water until tender; drain on the water,
cut the roots In slices and when cold
pour over French dressing made with
one tablespoonful Of salad oil and three
tablespoonfuls Of vinegar; shlt and
pepper to season.
Cherry Blanc Mange-Soak half
package Of gelatine In half q cup Of
cherry juice. Have q quart Of stewed
cherries sweetened to taste and pittedI
Dissolve the gelatine in the hot syrup:
add teaspoonful Of lemon juice and
q little Of the finely pared lemon peel;
pour into mold which has been wet
with cold water and set away " hard.
en-. Turn out and serve with whipped
cream.
Spiced GeEs-Bea; the whites Of
four eggs to stiff froth: then sift over
carefully bali 4 cup Of granulated su-
gar: mix and Sift over half cup OF
flour and half teaspOOnful Of cream
OF tartar: mix again; add u teaspoOnful
OF cinnamon aud ill creased gem pans;
bake in q quick oven fifteen minutes:
when cold dip the tops in icing which
has heen Favored with extract .
cloves.
Rice Cups-Wash one cup OF rIce. put
il into two quarts OF boiling water and
boil rapidly for half an hour; drain OF
the water: put il in the double boiler
with one pin; Of milk and cook half an
hour longer: by this time the rice
should be rather dry; garnish tie hot
tom 0: custard cups with any small
fruit. strawberries. etc; pack the rice
into the cups. turn them on; and pOu::
q boiled custard over them.
Salmon Croquettes-Make half cup!
full OF thick white sauce: add to 1t
ono and twO.ihirds cupfuis Of cold
cooked salmon. with a little cayennd
pepper, salt aud two teaspoonfuls Of
lemon juice: spread this Oh platter
to cool; divide into AS many portions
as are to be served; shape in small
cylinder shapes, roll in crumbs. then in
beaten eggs. then in crumbs again; fry
In smoking hot deep fat in the frying
basket; drain them on paper, arrange
on o platter and garpish VIII parsley. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1902-07-16
Market Basket Centre pieses.

Old.fashioned market baskets in Va
riops shapes. sizes and varieties Of
wicker are now being used as the basis
Of pretty table decorations. The bas-
ket Is filed with bouquets to be dis
tributed among the guests rs they leave
the table. There are large corsage
bouquets for the women and smaller
boutoInieres for the men. The basket
having q lid or lids is special favor.
ite. as the lids can be thrown back
and the flowers arranged so that they
appear to be peeping out. One Of the
new combinations in flowers for the
table Is mignoDette, yellow orchids
and some white flowers Of a delicate
type such as white sweet peas. The
effect is exQuisitely "Frenchy." ! saw
q market basket filed with these flow.
ers In q fashionable shop the other day
which was delight to the eye. Pansy
bouquets are often used for the pur-
pose. So are punches Of sweet peas.
SO are noseeays Of violets or primroses
or cosmos.-Good Housekeeping.