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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Perishablc Goods.

In Il Vermont village there lives u
young man who has reached the age
Of twentyfour with no apparent
thought Of taking to himself wife, al
though all his companions have either
Settled" or left the place. He Is re-
garded by the entire community as a
confirmed bachelor. His mother looks
upon his state with a sadness which
has afforded more or less amusement
to her summer boarders.
There's one OF his last pictures .
said the mother, displaying q photo
graph on a small card. Its a good
likeness, amt it? Getting kind of
drawed round the mouth, same as his
pa, he Is. 1 said to him that I'd been
wanting he should have q dozen taken
SO could give 'em round to his friends
young ladies-for sometimes picture
standing on bureau, facing right to
you every morning. will start kind of
afectionate feeling. I've been waiting
in the hopes he'd think of it himself
but when l saw that he was beginning
to fade and show his age l took mat
ters right into my own hands and
marched him to the photographer quick
as could. only hope some good may
come Of it."-Youth's Companion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
How Air Acts on Mercury.

When the air around us becomes con-
densed-shrinks into a smaller volume
it becomes heavier, puts greater pres
sure on the surface of the mercury and
makes 1t ascend in the tube; then the
mercury is said to rise. When the air
expands-swells into larger volume
it becomes lighter, the pressure on the
mercury is less, the mercury sinks in
the tube and the barometer is said to
fall. Therefore every change Of height
of the quicksilver which we observe is
sign and measure Of a change in the
volume of air around us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Should Earth Become Flat.

A scientist says that "if the earth
was fattened the sea would be two
miles deep all over the world" And
an Oklahoma editor gives out the fol-
lowing: "If any man is caught .fatten-
ing out the earth, shoot him on the
spot, and don't be too blamed particu-
lar what spot. There's Il whole blamed
lot Of us in Oklahoma that can't swim"
Kansas City Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Beecher and Sturgeon.

Beecher had said that Sturgeon owed
his popularity no more to his Calvinism
than a camel owed its excellence to it's
hump. II replied" said Sturgeon,
that the hump was store Of fat on
which the camel lived on long jour
ney and that Its value depended on it's
hump"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
witty Advice.

A witty Dublin barrister was con-
suited by physician as to calling out
a man who had insulted him. 'Take
my advice" said the lawyer, "and in
stead of calling him out get him to call
you in, and get your revenge that way.
It will be more secure and certain"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
Clever Scheme.

Customer-But that umbrella looks so
very cheap and common that the price
you ask is ridiculous.
Dealer-That's the beauty Of that
umbrella. It's made Of the very best
material, but made to look as If it
wasn't worth Philadelphia
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17
No Cause For Alarm.

Insurance Agent-Now that you have
wife, don't you think you ought to
take out life policy?
Newed-Oh, guess not. don't think
she is going to prove dangerous Chi
cago News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17

Some mortals are too INDECENT to
make their own failures.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-12-17

have to use pillow.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
PLENTY or ENTRIES FOR
AsToRfA's REGATTA
British Columbia. San Francisco and
Portland Rowing Clubs Promise
Lots OF Keen Racing.

There will be no Lack Of entries for
the regatta this year, Judging from the
enthusiastic letters that are being re-
ceived by the secretary.
The Vancouver lB. CD Rowing club
will send men TO compete In the four
paddle canoe races. the tandem, the
single paddle. and the upset canoe
races, In the swimming events. the tub
races. and In anything else Of the kind
that may be on the program. AS Van
couyer is a weli-known center OF ca
noelng there should be some splendid
races in that part Of the regatta
The Pacific Athletic association Of
san Francisco have written TO say that
there win be some good crews from
the Bay city. and competitors in the
singles.
The members Of the Portland Row
Ing club are looking forward to the
event with great interest, and viii have
some good crews in the shell races.
They are especially anxious to repeat
their victory over the California oars
men, and the second meeting between
the crews viii be productive of an ex-
citing contest
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
Clerks Union
Elects Officers
Fourth OF July Surplus viii Be
Turned Over To The Regatta
Committee.

The Clerks union held business
meeting last evening IN their hall over.
the carnshan building. which was fol-
lowed by banquet, partaken Of BY
between 70 and 80 members
The main business gone through was
the election OF officers. which resulted
as follows: President, T. J. Leahy;
1st president. chas Johnson;
End yice-preddent, l.. J. Carlson;
financial secretary. Z. A. Mclean; re-
cordIng secretary. l.. Spriggs; gtiardi-
an, X. A. johnson; delegates to labor
council. A. c. calIan. J. Fl. o. Com
nell, J. o. BaIland. AL Schroeder and
chas. Lightfoot- The newly elected
officers win assume their several Of
fIces on the first Monday in July,
which will be the 9Th Of the month.
Resolutions were adopted authoriz-
ing the appointing Of committee to
wait upon the merchants to request
them to close their places Of business
on the afternoon OF July 9Th, thereby
making a half holiday for themselves
and employees.
The surplus in the hands Of the old
Fourth Of July committee, amounting
to si0a1s, VIII be turned over TO the re-
gatta committee. this action being de-
cided upon last night
The banquet following the regular
business meeting was an elegant ar
fair. the refreshments being Of the
best and they were served in style. The
members are devoted to their union,
and It's present strength and develop
irg influence are the natural result OF
sensible action
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
WORKER IN MISSIONS.

Mrs. Ida Stuart Edgar spoke at the
NJ. r.. church Sunday evening In the
interests OF the Florence Crittenton
home mission. She has pleasing
manner and speaks interestingly OF her
chosen work. Her especial effort at this
time is to erect new building In Port
land for the mission. The present
structure is in every way inadequate
for the purpose for which II was de-
ragned. II Is fllied to over-flowing
with inmates at the present time. and
Mira Edgar fell;ngly portrayed the ne
ceseaty Of more commodious quarters,
during her address Sunday evening
Mrs. Edgar win remain here for some
time working up an interest In her pros
iect.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
MUCH LUMER JETTIsoNED

Having jettisoned 100000 feet Of lum-
ber. the steam schooner sequoia, Leak
ing and almost disabled, managed to
make the Columbia yesterday afternoon
from Tillamook, where she bumped on
the bar as she was leaving for San
Francisco. The sequoia was making
water so fast on getting out Of TilIa-
nook that the deck load was thrown
overheard and it was decided to run
for Astoria. On the way the vosburg
fell in with the schooner, and offered
to'tow her to Astoria for $3.50. but this
amount was considered too high by the
captain of the sequoia, and the vos-'
burg accordingly took the passengers
fIom the schooner and proceeded on
her course.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
MISSED THE HAwKERs.
Ordinance to Increase License Fees
Falls OF Passage.

Beyond the passage OF few bills lit
tie was done at the brief meeting Of the
city council held last night.
An ordinance introduced by Nord-
strom proposed TO raise the license fees
Of hawkers from s. to $40 day. or
from $50 to $50 a week. An attempt to
pass this under suspension of the rules
failed on account OF one vote against
Il.
In connection with the Improvement
OF Sixteenth street from Commercial
To Irving. petition was received from
the property owners affected. asking
that the first block south of CONNER
cial be filled In, and that the whole
street be improved with crushed rock.
This was referred to the streets com.
mittee.
A communication was received from
the county court urging the connection
OF Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets near
the reservoir SO as to join with the Ne
halem road. The court also showed
the advlsability OF improving summit
or Niagara avenue westward to Eighth
street. thus giving good connection be-
tween the Lewis and Clark and the Me-
halem roads The communication was
referred to the committee on streets.
city Treasurer Dealey reported re-
garding the park fund that the total
amount of taxes collected last year
was siS,54ls6, OF which twenty-frst
rart was sSS2 .O5, but that some of this
had been on account of delinquent
taxes, and that he consequently consid-
cred $500 would be fair sum to pay
into The fund, The report was referred
TO the ways and means committee
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
ALUMNI ELECT OFFICERS.

The high school alumni held meet.
ing last evening and elected officers ts
serve for the ensuing year. They are
as follows; President, Austin osburn:
yice-president, George ohier; secretary,
Miss Anna Campbell; treasurer. A. B.
Dalgity. Business affairs Of the past
year were reviewed and all unfinished
matters were cleared from the tables
The alumni are nicely arganized and are
well equipped to carry through any
project they may see fit to undertake.
dertake.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
HEARING ON SATURDAY.

Assault with dangerous weapon Is
the charge upon which Charles Wolf
will have hearing in the justice court
Saturday. the case having been contin-
ued from yesterday afternoon.
Wolf attacked j. F. Adams Of KNAPP
pa, In front OF the Western Union Of
flee Sunday evening. He used knife,
and only for the interference Of the po-
lice would probably have done Adams
serious injury Some time ago Wolf
was arrested for beating his wife. but
was released.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
TO INVESTIGATE OIL FIELDS

President Allen of the Push club yes
terday appointed committee consist
Ing Of August Hildebrand Albert Dun
bar and II. s. Lyman to Investigate
the reported oil fields In the Deep Riv-
er district The committee win thor
oughly examine the prospects. and If q
favorable report is made the club will
proceed energetleally in the matter Of
the development of the section.
The date of the examination has not
been definitely decided upon, but the
members may go over today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
GETS OFF WITH FINE.

Pleading guilty to a charge of simple
assault, G, P, Moore, who stabbed
Harry Miller with pocket knife in the
In Tosca saloon June S, was yester-
day fined $25. which he paid. Both
men were employed In the saloon. and
the trouble between thin was said to
have arisen over a woman
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
ACCIDENT TO TRAIN.

While short distance above West
port peculiar accident happened to the
down train last night. A rock became
loosened from its position on the hill
side and crashed through window OF
the regular coach. One Of the passen-
gers had his face somewhat starred,
but no one was seriously injured. A
small sized panic was created at the
time. but as nothing disastrous fol-
lowed, quiet was soon restored.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
Clearing OFF
| Court Docket
Progress Being Made By Circuit
Judge Mcbride In Disposins
or Numerous Cases.

Considerable progress was made yes
terday In clearing up the docket of the
circuit court. which will not be in seq
sion here after June 30 NJ the latest.
The following cases were disposed Of:
Foard & Stokes against D. G.. Ross,
settled out OF court: &. -. Treseott
against +. NJ. Warren and the Tres
colt Packing company. dismissed; l..
kirchoff against A. y. Johansen and
w. ". Parker. settled: II. l.. Hender-
son against James Hansen. settled;
susmamn against the Astoria Fish
Market, settled.
In the divorce cases the action Of
Elizabeth NJ Mains against George
A. Mains was dismissed; Mildred
Heater secured Judgment against
Frank Heater by default. while two
others were vet for hearing today
Clara ]. Seaborg against Charles 4.
Seaborg, and Beatrice IL. Foster
against wllbert =. Foster.
The damage saiIt OF James Flynn
against the Astoria 4 Columbia River
railway was set for June Q. The plain
i!sf In this case seeks to recover sio,-
900 for injuries caused him In beng run
over by an engine on the roads tracks
In this city
In the cnse OF stoffer p. RaskI
against Marcus Wise the defendants
remurrer was overrnled and he was al
lowed until June 22 TO file his answer.
Patrick j, Lynch was allowed 60
days more In which to file his bin OF
exceptions.
The following Jurors were excused
for the term n. W. Lowe, William
Porter. ]. r. Pope. L. Lebeck. John
Enberg. r. n. Grimes. A. +. Allen and
Ludwig Larsen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
Is REFLECTED.

Hon. W. w. Barker, president OF the
school board. was reelected yesterday
without opposition, There was not
much interest taken in the election,
owing to the fact that Mr.. Barker ives
certain of being successful in any
event. He will serve five-year term
on the board.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
ON ELEVENTH. STREET.

the proof of the pudding is in the
eating, Seasonahleness of supply and
daintiness of preparation characterize
all the dishes served ut the famous
Toke Point osyter house Appetizing
oysters in all styles, nicely broiled
steaks, and best coffee and tea Our
service satisfies,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
NOT GENERALLY OBSERVED.

The efforts of the Woodmen of the
World to have flay day generally OBJ
sered in Astoria did not meet with the
success that might have been expected
from the excellence of the object. Sew
raj stores displayed American flags and
q scattering of private houses, but the
per centage was small.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
EXCURSION TO oLNEY.

The Teamsters' union will give a
grand excursion to olney next Sunday,
June p. The steamer Vanguard has
been chartered 10 make the trip and
accommodation win be furnished for
all who desire TO go, Steamer leaves
Flavers wharf $3.50 A. M. Adults,
round trip, soc; children, 25c. Tickets
for latter win be sold only on morning
Of excursion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
COST A LITTLE MORE.


w, Mattson, of Svensen, appeared in
the justice court yesterday and paid
the costs of the action brought against
him by Road Supervisor Kinney to re-
cover the amount of his polltax. Matt
son thus paid the polltax and the costs
as well.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

\ good workman. using good mater
ials, makes good Job and saves much
annoyance, You especially need the
hest In plumbing. gas fitting, heating
appliances and tinwork. Call on John
A. Montgomery. 42b bond street, and
avoid trouble. Phone 1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
HArs rRIMMEp FREN

Mrs. r, Tngleton will continue her re-
duction sale OF hats skirts, waists and
ladies' and children's furnishing goods
until October /. Cali and see the line,
Also carry complete line Of hair
switches and pompadouys. Prices win
suit you. MRS, R, INGLEToN,
wsloh Block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

Grays river full cream cheese war
ranted the best on the coast. Depot and
sole agency at No al Bond street, Bond
Street market. Wholesale and retail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

Roslyn coal lasts longer, Is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves
aud chimney flues than any other coal
on the market, George w, Sanborn,
agent Telephone 1911.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

The steamer vosburg arrived in from
Tilamook yesterday with freight and
passengers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
Boys Norfolk suits at Danziger's.

Mrs. Rasmussen will do up lace cur
talns TO your satisfaction, Leave ord
ers at the Oregon bakery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

The, steamer Annie Barron has been
transferred to the London & San Fran
cisco bank BY the Thlinket Packing &
Navigation company according to a
bill of sale filed in the customs house
yesterday. The consideration named is
the nominal one of $40. The builders.
the Astoria Iron Works, have also
claims against the vessel.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

The swellest shop In the city. SIX
artists at the Palaso baths,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

Fishermen; Dixie Queen, In i6-oz.
pals. 10 cents. p, a, Trulllnger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

Boys Norfolk suits at Danziger's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16
MARINE ITEMS

The steamer Iaqua arrived in yes
terday and left for Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

The three-masted schooner Oakland
arrived down last night with lumber,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

The tug Jordan took a scow loaded
with a logging engine and wire cable
to Chinook yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

This question arises in the family
every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-16

Meet Me Al IIocficr's
soda Fountain
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-12

WORK has been resumed on Fuller
Glasscock's building on Peasants
street. 1t will soon be ready for the
brick masons.
WORK on the Falling Run bridge is
progressing, but it is going along
slowly. 1t will no doubt be couple
of months yet before the bridge can
be used.
1T is as difficult to get workers in
all lines of industry as ever. From
the laborer to the skilled artizan there
seems to be more places than people to
I'll them.
THE Augusta county move is not
having such smooth sailing as at first
seemed likely. The animus of the
Whole scheme is TOO apparent, and it
now looks as though it would be de-
feated.
THE directors Of the West Virginia
State Fair Association have already
fixed the date for the next exhibition.
1t will be held September It'll to 18th
next inclusive The board is already
planning some new features for the
meeting.
MANY people are counting the days
until spring. There are but sixteen
days of the last month OF winter left
yet. The approach of spring will wit
ness great business activity in Nor
gantoan, and everything grves prom
Use of the greatest year in its history.
AT the Turn Verein this evening
the annual masked ball will be given.
This is one of the events to which
many people Of Morgantown eagerly
look forward every year. The affair
this evening will eclipse all former
balls at the club house In Seneca.
The streets are getting muddy
again and the hose should be played
on them. There isn't any reason
why the streets of Morgantown
should be muddy even in the winter
time as easily washed as they are.
TIE difficulty to get ties and ballast
is delaying work on the trolley line,
The tie contractor has met with nu-
merous mishaps, and the ballast men
can't get cars to deliver their materi-
al. The contractor says he can finish
bis work ahead of time II not hinder
ed for lack OF material
Save Your Money.
The Bank OF the Monongahel
Valley has added a savings depart
ment to its business and will receive
savings deposits on which interest
viii be paid. Deposits of LOO and
towards will be received. Interest
1mpounded semi annually. Saw
lngs deposits can be made at any time
during banking hours and the bank
will also be open from 6 to s o'clock
"a Saturday evenings, for the &C
eommodation of such deposltors.
For further in ormation cali at the
bank,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-12

The pure food law in the Senate
is getting along nicely out the
house is holding it up.
A SMALL pox scare has material
lied at Greensboro and the people
down there are very much excited
over it.
A FREIGHT train struck land
slide near West Newton and fireman
Dowlin of Connellsyllie was instant
" killed. He leaves wife and two
small children
Two Italians undertook to butch
err Conductor Carney of the Wheel
ing and Grafton run last night and
are now in Jail at Grafton. They
flashed couple of big guns and
whom searched had a regular war
ship armament on their persons.
They will be given all that is com
ing to them from the law.
A LIVELY row has been kicked mp
in the state senate over the choice
of long and short term senator's.
The Scott men allege that there has
been some crooked business IN the
straw drawing. Senators Swisher,
Miller and Kidd drew the lots. The
latter says that any man who i'm
pugns his honor will have to settle
with him for the insult. The others
are very warm and some very caloric
conversation has been on tap con
corning it, Scott lost out in the
shuttle.
EARL JARVIS a fireman on the
West Virginia and Pittsburg road
met with an accident at Weston
Sunday morning that cost him his
Use. In some manner the engine
and tender separated throwing Jar
Wis on the track, the tender passing
over his body. He was badly cut
and bruised. He and his wife anc
father passed through here Sunday
evening en- route to the miners hos
pital at Falrmont, but at Meadow
brook the injured man succumbee
to his injuries He was thirty years
of age and had peen married On
five months.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-12
SOMEWHAT MIXED.
Parkersburg Paper Tells About Fair
mont-Morgantown Trolley Line.

Charles Miles and Frank Smart,
of Pittsburg, are in the city calling
ON their friends. Miles for long
time was a motorman on the Par
kersburg street cars. Smart lived
here for sometime, but both men
have been working for Westinghouse
at Pittsburg for nearly year, says
the Parkersburg State Journal. To-
night they leave for Morgantown
where they have accepted positions
as motormen on the new line being
constructed from that place to Fair
mont. George Switzer, who was
connected with the P. NJ. & |. U.
R. R. for quite a while, filing the
position of superintendent is now
overseeing the work on the new
line. He will serve in a similar po-
sition to the one he held here, on the
completion of the road between the
two PAGES mentioned.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1903-02-12
ABOUT oUR FRIENDS.
Personal Mention Of Prominent People.
How they are and Where they are.

DR.. /. C. White has returned
from brief visit to Pittsburg.
Kent Loomis of the Parkersburg
News has been here on short bust
ness visit.
Hon. George Anderson OF Monroe
county who was reported to be dying
at his home surprised the House this
morning by walking in and taking
the oath OF Office. He has been sick
but not seriously i'll.
j. j. Wharton is making fine pro
gress on several buildings which be
has under contract for the govern.
ment. One of them is the lock ten
ders of ice at lock ten. He will have
it done before very long.
Rev. S. X. Arbuthnot of Clarks.
burg had a narrow escape from
ieatk yesterday. He was walking
along the streets when a piece oil
tile fell from the Golf hotel and mar
rowly missed striking him on the
head. Had it hit him he would
never have known what hurt him.