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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27

the hiiiss ana sOmeumes esen whole
pink Held. TOR there y 2 pinx ne
flower now that takes possessi OF
some neids. II Is to b seen IN -
on the road TO Liberty iake--an "
cornnowers and the peoples thatNsoW
aiong tnat ROAD. HOW ioveiy they
are Why not ali OF us make 2 reso-
luton that Wnen We drive OUT y e
country we WIN take = paekaa9 pr
either marsuerites' peoples. corn
movers or marigoids ana scatter tnem
along the Wayside. Iney wi"any
OF them sroW wltn oMy the caferAhst
lame nature VIII give them-at lithhle
rain ana sun. las ~
once heafo Mrss ~. sempie say
sne Wa soins 70 scatter poppy sseus
uoWn sHat Dau. '~wn =. hors anu see
sne cooloht MAKE thins OF
Deauly Inose oauMs are an aiHaos'
hHpossspse u"oas' ou' We
oouiu a'u tnn well
as our roaoslues Win .nese mover
sceus' WY ~. uo 90 oo s""s snae
hsses eeii.ornss 20 ae.-.c.ive 20 the
.. - - %. =. -.
e"u VIC ceh "~ve ah coioIs VI sHe".
NE. VI us eoh feaAe "nst = W0n-
ueI h"t So1i ~ho cafh'ose VIC nave ON I'll
ssoes OF us-evefymsns sroWs 20
oeau'nu hy eho easHy' but 70 con-
..hue W. ufive' Aiehs past civiiiza-
ion Until we eome 70 the horest pr
nesai' uowh into tne oensest yaney
u pines anu mrs ana tamarck win
al tne exclusive greens OF an artist
pahet. just theh tne ciouos began
10 gather ana we hurried through the
wilderness OF trees out into civiiiza-
lion again ana TO farmhouse (ror
II can not train myselr TO call every
patcn OF ground out In the country a
ranch). We INQUIRED OF men around
the place we might drive under
shelter until the storm passed, and
1t being Just IL o'clock there were
many to lend helping hand. Seven
pairs OF fine, strong horses were put
into the stable just then to feed and
the Dell rang from the farmhouse for
the hands: to come to dinner. The
children all came out to inspect us
but what caught my eye was one
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
Pacific Cable
Open tor Business

NEW YORK. JuiT 2s.--Announce-
ment was mads today that the Com
merciar Cabie company's Pacific cable
is open for business to the Philip
pines. China. Japan and Corea. The
rates from San Francisco to Manila
are $f.05 per word. to Hong Kong
SHE, to Japan $1.41, and to Hopolulu
IS cents per word.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
WHO CAN hlBWtR THIS?

4. Is it customary for defendants
counsel to insist that the case be
dismissed" that 1T is useless to pro-
ceed." before any of the witnesses
testimony has been taken?
6. When such does occur, is the
honor Of him who betrays q public
trust ever legally questioned? Re-
specially, A. M. KING
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
from England, thus bearing the ig-

nominy of his brothers. shame.
When next seen he is corporal In
the French army in Algeria, where he
has incurred the hatred Of his COM
handing officer. and by hts indiffer-
ence won the heart Of Cigarette" a
Fdashing vivandierre, whose sunny ma
ture has made her the pet Of the
army. Cigarette" loves him madly,
but her love is not returned, or even
suspected by it's object. His heart II
lost to a woman Of his own rank and
country who is travelling in k1gnria.
Ills enemy, the colonel, taunts him
with his love and makes a sighting
.allusion to the lady when the pent up
wrongs of years, Overcoming the dis
|ciplins to which he has schooled him
self. bursts all bonds and he resents
the insult with blow, for which
he is court-martialed and sentenced
to be shot. M
Cigarette" makes a daring ride
through desert sand storm to OBJ
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27

my life has been wasted" said q
citizen the other day. because OF the
constant use of alcoholic beverages.
but thanks to G. O. Smith. Es07 Bald
win avenue, l am now free from all
desire for whisky and from this time
propose to be a decent man"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
A xoMu nuH

and many scores in the lead LIS where
we stand in our line of business, with
plenty of time to give your work at
tention. See us about cleaning. re-
pairing and making your clothes. The
Unique Tailoring company. 112 Wash
ington street. phone Main T35.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
CAMPBELL BRoS.
ux1Ar Co1fS0xr6kr1D
SH OW S


D1Qi U1-To-DAx1i MNwl
( Circus museum. mensgeries. hippo
drome. You never saw its edual. An
the latest arenio sensations. A oom-
plete worlds museum. A nAssnifosnt
menagerie. A real Roman hippo
drome. The best trained animals ever
seen. headed by Venus, biggest and
greatest elephant ON earth. Worth
coming miles to see. Monsteri Ma
jestic! Spectacular! Free street par
ade. Unapproachable in wealth and
GRANDEUR In the forenoon---rain or
shine. Inspect 1t. Two complete
shows daily at and s p. m. Remem-
Der one hour given to witness ami
NAL and museum curios. Don't let
anything keep you away. Grounds
are located on College avenue show
grounds.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
Poker Players Are
Ralded n Stockton

eToCKTON. Cal. July 16.--Harry
3. Dawson. president q the city
courcil: sollie Rosenbaum. son Of
Banker p. 9. Rosenbaum; Arthur
Samuel. . prominent cigar dealer; ,.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27

Week Commencing July -.
George Marsh and La Reta In PAS
tiuue poses; b. Urquart jackson, the
musical wnnder; Elsie Marion, Lucille
La Tour. Lottte Munroe, Grace Clay
ton, Josie Gordon.
me 1oMantac 1Eslcdranaa,
~TxE SOCIAL JUDAH
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-07-27
Uoxxu1 - 1oGDxDo or EoHA
AvUHuB srDEWALx Do0ua,

NOxxU1 - X0msDzDo or NORA
AVENUE sxDEWALx Do0UA
Dd030xo1 TO Q.
Notice II hereby given that there'
has been collected and paid into Nora
avenue sidewalks fund.- District No. L,
speeiat sjssssrnents In said district
sufficient To pny special Improvement
bonds Nora svsuue sidewalk district
No. 1. Nos. 8 and I. with interest
thereon until the 18th day Of August.
1908. anA said bonds. with interest.
will be paid by the undersisned. city
treasures. upon their presentation to-
him al his office in the city hail. In
the city Of Spokane. Spokane county.
wash ington: and interest on all bonds
herein described will cease on said
llast-naned date.
#a n H. EGGLESTON.
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane, WASH. jury 30,
1909.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
coNflsCATED HIS WEALTH
Nicaraguan Resident Compelled
to Lsave Granada.

San Francisco. Oct. s.--Among the
passengers on the steamer San Jose.
from southern norts were Carlos Mar
enes and his young daughter: Marenes
was a prominent merchant in the city
Of Granada. Nicaragua, and considered
a man OF wealth, hut today he is an ex-
lie and virtually destitute. Marenes
lays his trouble ut the door OF Presi-
dent Zelaya Of Nicaragua. Marenes is
OF political faith opposed 10 xelaya
and the merchant declares that he in
CURED the personal animosity OF the
ruler. A short time ago Marenes says
Zelaya called upon him for a loan Of
$1,000. The loan in this case meant
confscation. it being customary not to
repay and to punish those who have
the hardlhood to ask for \ return Of
such moneys. Marenes was then ad-
vised by mis- friends to fee from the
country as his life was endangered and
he accordingly sought safety on the San
Jose. A story came on the steamer
that Marenes had been ordered fiogged
by the president. but upon this subject
he had nothing 10 say.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
PERSONAL MENTION.

H. T. MCGOWAN and Mrs. MCGOWAN
are in the city.
w. A. johnson came down from Port
land yesterday.
Frederick Olson OF olney was in the
city yesterday.
]. c. Dawson was down from Sven
son yesterday.
Mike German was down from Cath
lames yesterday.
Thomas Craine of Brookfleld was in
Astoria yesterday.
+. c. Kennedy Of Skamokawa was in
the city yesterday.
H. @. Fisher of Tokeland was an As
toria visitor yesterday.
John Farrell of the olney neighbor-
| hold was in town yesterday.
Mrs. William Elliott of the town Of
Elliott was in Astoria yesterday.
Harry May and Mrs. May Of Bucoda,
Wash. are visiting In this city.
Miss Alice Lamont OF Skamokawa
visited friends in Astoria yesterday.
George Hannigan editor of the Cath
lamet Sun was in the city yesterday.
j. r. Healy. bookkeeper and man.
ager for the Saldern Logging Company
is in the city.
Miss Cotter of Portland niece o.
Chief of Police Hallock is visiting in
Astoria for q few days.
F. W. johnson and Mrs. Johnson re-
turned to Portland on the Lurline last
night after few days visit in Astoria.
George Haggins, the painter, was do
ing some business in Astoria the latter
part of last week.-Cl -Clatskanie Chief.
r. T.. Landingham and Mrs. Land
ingham arrived last night from Ho-
quiam, Wash. and are guests at the
home Of Mrs. E. c. Landingham.
H. q. Van Dusen, state fish commits
sioner, left for Yaquina last night tc
inspect the progress Of the new hatch
cry in process of construction and look
after other matters pertaining to the
fishing industry.
Mrs. Robert Throckmorton and
daughter Lucy, Chas. Meehan and wife
Miss Anna Peterson, Mrs. NH. Wheel
er, Miss Flora Strait, Leck Winter, An
drew Peterson and daughter Agnes
and Matthew Payne were passengers tc
Astoria Saturday by the Vanguard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
SAVES Two FROM pEATH.

Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack Of whocping cough and
bronchitis" writes Mrs. W, X. Havi-
land. OF Armonk, N Y, "but, when all
other remedies failed, we saved her life
with Dr.. Kings New Discovery, Our
niece. who had consumption in an ad-
vanced stage, also used this wonderful
medicine and today she is perfectly
we'll" Desperate throat and lung dis
eases yield to DR., Kings New Diseov-
cry as to no other medicine on sarth,
Infallible for coughs and colds, soc and
sl,oo bottles guaranteed by chas. Rog-
ers. Trial bottles free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
THE CITIZENS FEAR FRAUD
win Engage an Extra Force OF
Workers In New York.

New York, Oct. s,-Registration for
the approaching municipal election be-
gan today. but the storm that swept
the city prevented thousands from en-
rollmsnt.
Representatives of the citizens union
assert that the opponents Of fusion are
planning to import and colcnixe Illegal
voters. They said they had engaged
an extra force Of watchers to guard
against fraud. and hat attempts at
improper registration would be prompt
" reported to the superintendent of
elections,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
LABOR COUNCIL MEETS.

Aregular meeting Of Astoria Central
Labor Council was held last night.
Considerable business of routine ma
ture was transacted, and the following
committee was appointed to wait on
the various labor organizations Of the
city to urge them to subscribe for stock
in the Portland Cooperative laundry.
H. NJ. Mayer. H. Knobel and C. A.
Linenweber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST

Rev. John S. Cox, Of Wake. Ark,
writes: For 12 years / suffered from
yellow jaundice. / consulted a number
of physicians and tried all sorts of med
icines, but got no relief. Then began
the use of Electric Bitters and feel that
1 am now cured Of a disease that had
me in fits grasp for II years" If you
want a reliable medicine for liver and
kidney trouble, stomach disorder or
general debility. get Electric Bitters.
It's guaranteed by Charles Rogers.
Only so cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Mrs. A. r. Shreve, of Cathlamet, Miss
Alice Williams. Mrs. Johnny Thompson
and Mrs. ]. s. Masten and grandson
Harold, of Skamokawa, were passen-
gers for Astoria Friday on the Van
guard. ''' Mrs. r. P. OBrien and
daughter, Miss Ethel Carrau left
Monday morning for Astoria after Wis
iting here for few days. = Joseph
Burke and Clarence White returned
from an Astoria trip last night. Cath
larnet Sun.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
HATS TRIMMED FREE

Mrs. II. Ingleton has Just opened a
fine line OF ladies and ehildren's fall
and winter hats. Call and see them be-
fore huying elsewhere. Also nice line
OF skirts. shirt-waists and all kinds Of
ladies' and children's furnishing goods.
Hair switches and pompadours.
MRS. II. lNGLEToN.
welch block. opposite Budget oiiie II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

= John Peterson and wife. Mrs Mark
Kelly and daughter Mary. Mrs. e. s.
Hampson. and Charles Falk visited
Astoria Wednesday, !. John Eggmsa
made business trip to Astoria Tues
day. ss' II. G, Merrill is in Astoria
today on business visit. -skamokawa
Eagle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
BIDS OPENED FOR COAL SHED.
BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE.

S. LIE 2uinn Of Cavendish, VT. was
robbed Of his customary health by in
vasio NOT chronic constipation. When
DR.. Kings NewLife Pills proke into his
house. his trouble was arrested and
now he's entirely cured. They're guar
anteed to cure. 25c at Chas. Rogers
drug store.
william
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
AITFE SAVER

Many lives are annually destroyed by
diseases resulting from faulty plumbing
Be sure your plumbing lie done by an
expert. and save annoyance and dan
ger Gas and steam fitting, heating,
timing, etc. Fixtures IN stock.
JOHN A. MONTGOMERY,
tg5 Bond street. Phone 1891.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
STILL IN THE LEAD

Dainty eaters, people with hearty
appetltes theater parties. and all other
parties tind what they desire and sonie'
to appreciate at the Toke Point oyster
house. The choicest viands in the mar,
ket are there served In most pleasing
style. Open all night, Private rooms
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
DRINK THE BEST.

When you want refreshments. you
want the best. Call on P. S. Kenney,
Star saloon, 507 Bond street, who keeps
everything first class. Patrons always
receive courteous treatment. Open day
and night. s27-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Mr.. Rolfe will be here on his semi
annual visit with the finest line OF
woolens In the piece ever shown In AS
toria and will be pleased 10 see his
many friends Call at c. II. coopers
next Monday and Tuesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
NOTICE

Water consumers will take notice
that Saturday october 10. is the last
day on which to pay water rates TO
avoii the penalty charged all delin-
quents oe-2t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

One OF the most stylish business
suits for men shown this season is the
Stein Bloch. three button, single-breast
ed sack suit sold by s. Danziger & Co,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
occIpENr SHOP

Four chairs at the oceident barber
shop No use to miss everything wait
Ing for shave. First-class artists and
by the way, this Is the place to get a
bath. Everything the very best. II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

See zapf, the house furnisher, for
your carpets and linoleums. He carries
the largest stock in the city. osu
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

No matter what price woman
wants TO pay for shoes. $3.50. So. $3.50.
81, or s., she viii find the best shoes for
the money at Peterson & Browns. tt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Five thousand L&Imperials sold by ].
V. Burns during the month OF septem-
Der, this year. an Increase Of 1000 over
August. os-6.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Hulls detachable umbrella for ladies
and gentlemen at Herman wise's. Try
one and yeu viii never want the old
style.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Mirror Baths are kept open on Sun
day for baths. For first-class work in
the tonsorial line. call at the Mirror
Baths. 6SS Commercial street. Astoria,
Oregon. s-11-ti
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
NEW BARGAINS FOR TODAY

zapf has some fine mattings. All the
latest designs and figures. 20 cents per
yard. sso-4 Commercial street ostf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Reserved seats for the library bene-
fit. Friday and Saturday evenings, now
on sale at GrifHn's for only 80 cents;
gallery % cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
ELECTRICAL WORK

Interview Truilinger & Hariesty
4sS Commercial street. about your elec'
trical work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Gentlemen, your feet would be COM
Portable and look neat In Peterson q
Browns new ss.so and 81 fall shoes.
os-tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Mr. Rolfe. OF Strauss Bros, Chicago's s
leading tailors viii be at C, II. Coopers
on Monday and Tuesday, october 1918,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

FIRST Methodist-Rev. L. II. Petersen,
late of Silverton. new missionary to
Tfeadwell, Alaska, will occupy the
pulpit both morning and evening at
the usual hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
PIANO TUNER.

For good. reliable piano work see
your local tuner. Th. Frederiekson.
.O7i Bond stree. Phone soI4 Red.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
JApANrsr coops.

New stock of fancy goods Just srriv.
ed at Yokohama Bazaar. Cali and see
the latest novelties from Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
THE PALACE BATHS.

Hours for Turkish and Russian baths
p, m, to a. m, except Sundays.
Best equipped barber shop in the city.
Five artists always on hand,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
BEST l5-cENT MEAL.

You win always md the best ije
meal in the city at the Rising Sun res
taurant, No e12 Commercial street
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
CIGAR STORE FOR SALE.

For sale. cigar store on Commercial
street, Apply to p. A. Truninger. SIS
Commercial street,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

The FIRST apple cider OF the season
arrived for US yesterday.
JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Peterson & Browns fall shoes for
men attract attention. Prices s. up
wards. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

C;errnon Lutheran-T There will be two
services Sunday October II. 1908. In
the morning the pastor, Rev. G..
Dueehler, Of Portland, will preach on
the gospel of the day. service to COM
mence at II a. m. In the afternoon a
mission sermon will be delivered,
service to begin at $50. All are cour-
teously invited TO attend.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Chilly mornings call for heating
stoves, zapf has them, ssO-i CONNER
cial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Pure apple cider IS cg,,s per gallon,
JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

Prtsbyttrian--In the absence Of the
pastor the pulpit will be occupied
Sunday morning and evening by the
Rev. w. L. Van Nuys. of La Grande.
Oregon
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
HERMAN WISE, w. p.

All we ask is trial of our Boys
School shoes. 1.5O to $3.50. At Peter
son g. Browns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Sweet apple cider IS cents per gal
Ion. JOHNSON BROS.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
CIGARETTES.

The newest and latest in cigarettes
Pail Malls; cork tips. at P. A. Trul'
linger's. Two stores.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

First Lutheran-The usual public wor-
ship will take place morning and
evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

Lee straus. r. Coblents and sprague
Marsh were among the Skamokawans
in Astoria yesterday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10

See the Mystic Midgets' at Fishers
tonight. Admission. 50 and % cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
nrNsMoRr Typnwnrrrn

pENsMoRr TYPEWRITER.
We sell. rent. and repair all makes OF
typewriters, Write for new catalogue
OF New Densmore,
Huxley, Ryan o Co.,
81 Fourth Street. Portland. or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-10
+. 0. Z. AEETs

You are earnestly requested to attend
the funeral OF our late grother Eagle,
Joe Leonard. Meet at aerie room at 1
o'clock, sharp. this Saturday after
noon. as the steamer Mayiower, con-
veying the body, win leave at 1880
o'clock.
HERMAN WISE. W. p.
G. E. Foster, w. Sec.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-28
DEPOSITORS CLANOR
FOR THEIR MONEY
Wild Reports of Financial Difficulty
Caused Run on Three st.
Louis Institutions.

ST. LOUIS, No, oct. 2S.-From short
" before ] O'Clock yesterday until the
closing hour, 3 o'clock, runs were made
on the savings departments of three
banks of St. Louis. and al the same time
more than the ordinary amount of
Withdrawals by savings depositors were
noticeable in the other banking insti-
tutious.
With rush the corridors of the Lin
coin Trust Company. the Mercantile
Trust Company and the Mississippi Val
lev Trust Company were filled with men
and women. all eager 20 withdraw their
money.
The scene in any one bank was dupH-
Gated I'm the other two. a line OF people
with bank books in their hands, and
faces eagerly scanning the little barred
windows of tho bank tellers stretched
out into the street. and intermingied
were policemen and bank officials coun-
selling calmness. and giving assurances
If sOlvencv..
Ii is said that the rumors that start
cd the ran came from Chicago, and were
TO the effect that two directors of the
Mississippi Valley Trust Company had
recently endeavored 70 negotiate loan
Of 2.0OO000 IN that city and had been
refused These rumors were pronounced
an absolute canard
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-28
NEWS OF THE WORLD BRIEFLY TOLD
BROTHER OF ACCUSED
REFORMtR is SOUGHT
Police Want Kinsman, Whom James L
Blair Blamed for Al
legged Wrongs.

ST. LOUIS, oct. 2.-James Lawrence
Blair the reformer. accused of forgeries
and entertainments aggregating hun
d-eds of thousands of dollars, still lies
unconscious and near death at Stancote,
his palatial country home, at Kirkwood-
Physicians offer no hope and say his
condition is absolutely unchanged. The
difficulty OF reviving him is increased by
the fact that his system is weakened
from constant use OF morphine In the
last ten days.
Conclusion of the brain, due to the
fall from the porch of his home last Sat
urday when he was asked by reporters
to explain the charges against him, Is
said to be serious.
Chief of Detectives Desmond is search
ing for Carey NJ. Blair. brother of
James L. Blair. whom. It is understood,
Blair accuses of the forgeries and the
embezzlements charged against himself.
Carey NJ. Blair was last heard of In
Arizona I'm 1898. James L. Blair is said
TO have asserted that he had spent Sl,5Ol
to find his lost brother.