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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29
Panel Butterflies

r HERE is a new lad for utilizing
butterflies in competition with
flowers for decorative purposes.
the insects being arranged in frames in
such a manner as to look as If they were
flying about in a garden or slipping the
nectar from the blossoms.
For some time past butterflies. mount
ed singly on plaster of paris, and
framed under glass. have been familiar.
the best of this work being done by a
clever woman in a Connecticut town
who makes living at it. But the new
idea is a great improvement. the plaster
being utilized in exactly the same way.
but with the addition Of flowers eleverly
preserved and dried. For the sake OF
verisimntude, not only the flowers. but
leaves and branches, are included
The rectangular sheets of plaster. .af-
fording snow white background for
the BUTTERFLIES and towering plants. are
either framed for hanging on the wall.
or. if preferred. may be inserted into
the wall as panels Set up in the latter
fsshIou, they seem more appropriate.
and are really most decorative.
This new fad is likely to give fresh
impetus 70 IKE demand for large and
brilliant kued butterflies. which Ter
some years past has been considerable.
Rare tropical varieties bring good prices
in the market. though the most import
ant requirements is size. in order that
the decorative effects for which the IL
sects are used may be as striking as
possible TO the eye. some species native
TO the United States are as much as
FIVE inches from wing tip TO wing tsp.
but most of the. big and bright cOlored
ones come from warmer ATTITUDES.
There are many enthusiastic collectors
OF butterflies nowadays. and they have
raised the prices Of the insects so high
as TO invite fraud. rare species being
sometimes counterfeited by the artful
painting of common specimens. But this
demand By amateurs has nothing 10 do
with the market for decorative insects.
which cares not a whit for rarity. and
only wants the snowy varieties. especial
Is those OF brilliant metallic tints.
The business Of collecting Tor the but
terfy market employs many skilled
hunters who venture into the widest
and most perilous regions IN pursuit OF
their dainty game, They seek not only
the perfect insects. but also eoeoons,
from which they are often able 10 OBJ
tain precious specimens. on occasions
they even take the caterpillars and feed
them until they have undergone the
requisite transformation.
Il see that young scrawIer. the short
STORY writer. has bought a sheep farm
up i'm Vermont; says he's going into the
wool raising business. What his idea. /
wonder?
why. he probably wants the wool 10
spin into yarns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

T ATE October and November lind
the cider mill at the zenith of its
activities. and as its cheerful
creak reverberates through the length
and breadth Of the land IL behooves
the housewife 10 make the most Of
this most excellent and wholesome juice
Formerly cider was the term used to
designate any sort OF fruit juice or
strong liquor except wine but now Il is
applied to apple juice alone. Among
the many delicious dishes TO which il
lends itself are the following:
Spanish Ham-Evhile this Is a favorite
chatting dish relish. II may be cooked
Ia the ordinary sheet-Iron frying pan.
Have ready OF slice OF tender ham.
.ut abC .er Of an inch thick.
II Their rat trim Il or. put
INTO the ish a teaspoonful OF
butter ham IN this, turn
ng so sides are cooked.
While b second side rut in
Jne sou in eighths. taking
are tina are not broken, as
hey are a garnish. When
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-29

Il see that young scrawIer. the short
STORY writer. has bought "a sheep farm
up i'm Vermont; SAYS he's going into the
wool raising business. What his idea, I
wonder2"
why. he probably wants the wool ~
spin into yarns.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
Cotton Mill Town Wiped Off The Map BY
Torrential Rains--The Catastrophe
Will Throw Twelve Hundred
Out OF Employment.
There Supposed to Be Thirty People Drowned AndPrope Loss
Can Only Be Vaguely Estimated Cotton Goods Washed
Down The Swollen Stream

spartansbug G. June GA orrenia rain visited this
region last mdnghtand dawn today resulting devastation
and destruction Of life and property All bridges and s the
main line Of the Southern Railway washed away The greatest
destruction Of life and property occurred at Pacoe and Clifton and
Glendale mills Wires down and the reports conflicting but
certain that 25 80 persons drownod mostly mill
reratves The heaviest loss the ted Pacoet mills where
President Victor Montgomery estimates the damage s250OOo
About 1900 operatives in these mills thrown Of employment
and within few days will be in need daily bread Soon after the
mill began operations this morning the water pressure mill No
became dangerous the boiler submerged and the work
ordered back little later the fury of the raging river
struck mill No sweeping that plant entirely away The strong
then swept against No. demolhng that mill The big
bridge Pacoma steel structure then carried away
by the flood which had burst through the dams
tanning nearly 1000 bales Of cotton and 1000 b Of domestic cloth
followed all the being carried down the stream AT mill No
half the picker and FIVE stores the left sdeof the main
building were washed away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
THOUSANDS ARE HOMELESS.
Result of the Flood In the Vicinity OF
ST. Louis.

Result Of the Flood In the Vicinity of
ST. Louis.
81. Louis, June 6.-Two hundred peo
pie In the village Of Black Walnut ON
the north bank Of the Missouri, Is miles
northwest Of st. Louis. are surround
ed by rapidly rising water. Their lives
are In grave danger. A steamer has
been sent to rescue them.
Cologne ievee, Just south OF East st,
Louis broke at midnight and 500 colored
families were driven from their homes.
At I o'clock tonight the register stood
81. 4 feet, a rise of q In 10 hours. Fore
caster Bowie tonight predicted that the
rise will continue for the next As hours
and that s7.5 feet will be reached be-
fore Monday. II Is estimated that with
In a radius OF 20 miles from st. Louis
the food has rendered $4,000 people
homeless and submerged $4,000 acres
II fertile farming grounds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
HOSTILE TO czAR.
Socialist Party in Italy May Make
Things Unpleasant During
His Visit There.

Rome, June 6.--In the chamber of
deputies signor Morgari, the socialist
leader, stated that If the czar came to
Italy the socialists would not abstain
from hostile demonstrations as in the
case of visits from other sovereigns, as
the latter were constitutional monarchs
while the czar had not yet granted a
constitution to the people of Russia.
Minister Baccelli replied he was not
certain that the chamber agreed with
him that they should not fail in their
duties of courtesy and hospitality. no
matter to what party they might be-
long.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
VESTS THOROUGHBRED.
Yesterdays Big Handicap Easily Won
by McChestney.

Chicago, June 6.-McC Chestney,
the VESTS greatest thoroughbred,
won the Harlem national handicap
today. At every turn in the race
he was a winner. Every step Of
the way Jockey @. Gray, held him
where he could gallopto the front.
Going under the wire almost as he
pleased, he beat Greegor Il, the
popular three year old, by a length
and a half.
McChestney's owner, E. E.
Smathers, gave Gray the entire
purse, amounting to $4,000. The
horses rubber received $1,000. Nc
Chestney carried top weight Of
127 pounds on heavy track, not
TO his liking, ina big field Of 10
horses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
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HIGH WATER IN IDAHO.

Kaspar, Mont, June, 6.--The
extreme high water at Bonner's
Ferry, Ihaho, and also at Leonis
is causing the Great Northern
much trouble and necessitates the
running of all trains west from
Havre to Spokane and Helena
over the Northern Pacific to Spo,
kane, Three trains were today
turned around at Leonia and
sent back to Havre, The water
over the tracks at the places named
is from three to five feet deep.
Two engines turned over in the
raging waters. People at Bon
ner's Ferry are going about in
boats.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
WILL PURGE
DEPARTMENT
Roosevelt Heartily in Favor OF
Looking To The Bottom OF
The Postal Frauds.
CONFERs With MR. PAYNE
Officers VIII RedoubIe Their Ef.
forts To Bring The Rascals
To Speedy Justice.

Washington, June, 6.--Presi
dent Roosevelt fully approves The
action Of the postoffice officials ii
pressing the investigations Of the
departments affairs. 1t is his IN.
tention that the investigation shall
De sweeping and thorough. The
situation in the postoffice depart
ment was considered in its general
phase at . meeting Of the cabinet
today.
This afternoon the president and
Postmaster General Payne had .
long conference, during which il is
understood the president expressed
to MIR. Payne his desire that the
investigation now being made
should be as searching as the in
genuity Of the officials could make
it. and should be pursued until
this department is purged Of even
the suspicion Of dishonesty.
In view of the constant activity
of % inspectors, employed in the
work, and Of the presidents ear
nest approval Of the investigation
and his instructions to 60 to the.
bottom, important action at any
moment would occasion no sur
prise The postmaster general
today dismissed Thomas w. Nc
Gregor and G. Ellsworth Upton,
the rural free delivery clerks ar
rested yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
FUNERALS UNDER DIFFICULTY
Cemetery Employees Hinder Burial and
Cremation.

San Francisco June GA boycott of
the cemetery employees union against
the Cypress Lawn cemetery culminat-
ed today in two acts OF vandalism that
will result In immediate action by the
authorities OF San Mateo county.
The union men Quit work today be-
cause the cemetery manager refused to
reinstate three discharged employees, A
burial was scheduled for this morning
and Superintendent e. b. Mcpherson
dug the grave himself. He went to
the railroad station to meet the funeral
party. Upon returning 1t was found
that the grave had been half filled with
water, The water was hailed out, ana
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
Notice Served On Superintendent or
Mormon Missions Hugh J. Cannon
And Others To Get Out Of
The Country.
Some OF Them viii Migrate To switzerland While Others win Waa
To See u Washington win Take Acknowledged The D..
cree Win Be Reversed

Berlin, June 8. Hugh ]. Can
non, superintendent Of the Mormon
missions in Germany; his wife,
his secretary and assistant secretary,
were ordered BY the police today
TO leave Prussian territory within
three weeks. Similar orders are
about to be served BY the local
authorities on So other mission
aries in Prussia, under the decision
Of the government to expel them
all.
It is quite unusual to serve the
wives of Mormon missionaries with
q separate notice. Mrs. Cannon
has only been here a month. No
explanation was given for the act
ion taken, except that the presence
Of the Mormons was undesired.
Mr.. Cannon win move his head
quarters to Zarich, Switzerland.
He has engaged a house there,
near the one occupied BY Calvin
Cook when he fled from France.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
HOT TIME IN FRISCO.

San Francisco, June, 6.-The
thermometer OF the weather bureau
registered s6 degrees in the shade
between Is and / o'clock today.
With the exception Of June 80,
1891, when the mercury rose to
100. this is the hottest day on re-
cord in this city. This afternoon
the temperature is gradually fall
ing and cooler weather is ispredicted.
The warm wave extended over the
entire state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
CONDEMNED MAN ESCAPES,
Killed the Death Watch and. Now Is
AT Large.

Anaconda, Mont, June 6--News from
Glasgow tonight Is that d general jail
break took place there tonight, Will
liam Hardee, condemned murderer,
awaiting execution, killed Charles VIII
liams, his death watch, with a 5000 Win
chester rifle which he secured in the
jail kitchen. He and the only other
prisoner in the jail then took the keys
and escaped. Both men are well arm
ed They swami the Missouri and are
now surrounded by a big posse, Har-
dee is expected to fight to the death.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
TOWN HEDGEp BY FIRE.
Story of Destruction BY Flames Fully
Confirmed BY Repots.


Potland, Maine, June 6.---Repots
from every section In northern Maine
confirm the FIRST reports of tremendous
loss to the numbering and other inter-
ests from forest fires, In addition one
town has been completely destroyed,
hundreds of buildings have been burp-
ed in all parts of the state and at least
two lives We're lost.
The town OF Patter has been COM
pletely surrounded by fires at close
range for IS hours.
Eight townships have been burned
over causing a loss Of s250,0O0 to the
lumber interests there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
SALOONS MUST QUIT.
So said Town Council at a Dramatic
Meeting.

Seattle. June s.-The citizens Of Brem
erton tonight took final steps towards
compliance with the demands Of the
navy department. In the presence OF
practically the whole adult population
OF the navy yard, the town council pas
sed an ordinance summarily revoking
the license of every saloon in the pAaee
and making it misdemeanor 10 sea
INVESTIGATING liquors, Under The crdl-
nance every saloon In the city Of Brerny
erton win have ceased business by MOI
day night,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07

From Zurich the missionaries VIII
occasionally visit the Mormon com
munities in Prussia, who have 100
members in groups Of Is to 20 each
The German pastors continue their
services.
No protest has yet been made
against the expulsion Of the Nor
mons. Elder Francis M. Lyman,
Of Salt Lake City, now in Londoa,
the European superintendent III
the Mormons missions, has been
advised Of the action OF the aa.
thorities, and il waiting to see II
Washington will take up the cases
of few who were ill-treated.
Through these cases II is hoped
the Prussian government may be
led to reverse the expulsion d.
cree, and that several German
states, notably saxony- Hessa
and Wurtemburg, may also recon-
=.
slider their decree expelling Nor
mon missionaries.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
TRIAL RACE POSTPONED.

New York, June e,--The date of the
Reliance-Constitution and Columbia
yacht race, which was to have been
sailed June II, has been changed June
.. This win give three straight days
June s, 9, and 10.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-07
SOCIALIST MAYOR WINS OUT

Anaconda, Mont, June O..
Judge Smith Of Helena, sitting in
the case Of ]. Friuke, socialist
mayor elect, against the republican
incumbent tonight decided in fay-
or Of the socialist.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
Stepped Against Hot Stove.

a child of Mrs. Geo. r. Benson,
when getting his usual Saturday night
bath. stepped back against n hot stove
which burned him severely. The
child was in great agony and his
mother could do nothing to pacify
him. Remembering that she had a
bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm
in the house. she thought she would
try it. In less than half an hour aft
er applying it the child was quiet and
asleep, and in less than two weeks
was we'll. Mrs. Benson is well
known resident of Kellsr, Va. Pain
Palm is an antiseptic liniment and es.
pecially valuable for burns, cuto.
bruises and sprains. For sale by all
druggists.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
High Grade Copper in Turret.

The Copper King mine, owned
principally by ex-senator William e.
Mason of Chicago and f. e. Briggs
of Salida. and located in Turret dis
trict is making remarkably fine
showing in high grade copper ore.
The work of sinking the shaft was
begun abont four months ago, and an
immense ore body was encountered a
few days ago. The ore shows free
copper in abundance and average
specimens have run 35 per cent.
There are l2 feet of ore, all of which
will give handsome smelter returns.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

| | IL. lhcre are more deaths
from starvation than the world
dreams OF. When the stomach is dis
eased and the food eaten is not digested
and assimilated, then the strength Of the
body begins 10 fail because OF lack OF
nutrition, and the weak body falls an
easy victim to the microbes of disease.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
cures diseases of the stomach and other
organs of digestion and nutrition. It
restores physical strength in the only
possible way, by enabling the assimla-
ton Of the nutrition contained in food.
ri sick for over three years with COM
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knew Of AS well as many patent medicines, hut
received oaly Temporary relief One day a
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and after l had taken ouIy one bottle cuuld
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any one could he. owe It all to Dr Iiefcrs
Golden Medical Discovery"
The sole motive for substitution is TO
permit the dealer TO make the little more
profit paid by the sale OF less nieritoriuus
fore accept no substitute for vGolden
Medical Discovery"
FREE. DR.. Pierce's Common Sense
Medical Adviser is sent free on receipt
of stamps to pay expense of mailing
only. Send twenty one one-cent stauips
for the book in paper covers, or thirty
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Address DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Twenty seven coal miners from
Colorado were ordered to leave Coal
Greek, Tennessee. on Saturday. They
We're taken there to work in the mines
aud the Coal Greek men were out on
strike. The union miners drove
them out. The Colorado miners said
they did not know that there was u
strike on at that place.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
Union Mill to Open.

The Union mill will open between
the 10th and Goth of the present
month. This is good news for the
people of Florence. The information
comes from the manager of the
concern, therefore is relIable. There
is now about months supply of ore
on hand and more to come.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
Bowling Notes.

High scores of 200 and over
Waller Fletcher 2o5, high score card
204 204, ST. Higgins 204. DR.. Moore
secured the most 200 scores.
The Elks reported splendid time
in their game at Pueblo and were
asked for another game on the Flor
ence alleys for this week or very soon.
The Canon City alleys are going
now and it is hoped we can get game
with their team.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
To Secure Plans and Specifications

The directors of The Fremont MIN
ing and Development company held a
meeting last night and formally re-
ceived the grant from tho government
permitting the construction of the
High Park reservoir. Steps were
taken to secure plans and specifica.
tions for the huge dam for the reser.
voir site. An eastern syndicate will
probably furnish the money for the
construction of the dam and such
other improvements as the company
may decide to make.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
Breaking the Strike.

Two car loads of miners passed
through here at o'clock this morn
ing bound for Telluride where they
will work in the mines. The men
claimed that they came from Joplin,
Mo. They were in Missouri Pacific
cars when they arrived at Pueblo, II
is said that there are more to follow.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
To the Stockholders Of the keystone
Oil Company.

All persons holding stock in the
above company are requested 10 notify
tine secretary on or before Dec. Goth.
giving the number of certificate. num-
Der of shares of each certificate, and
their present address
j. V McCANDLESS. Secretary.
Florence. Colo, Dec. 8, 1903. 1898
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

All members of the G. A. r. north
or south, are always anxious to
hear Major Hendershot, in his program
of war music. Seats ON sale at W l..
Morris & Co.. for this entertainment
Monday evening. Dec 14th, at the
Presbyterian church. 1886
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Popular prices will prevail for the
entertainmeut of Major Hendershot
and his son Monday. Dec. IA W.
l.. Morris & Co.. will serve citizens
with tickets. 25 cents general admis.
sion. 30 cents reserved seats. 10 cents
for all 10 years or under. 1t ia An
evening of music that always pleases.
S1-S6
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
Do You Wish to Go to Arizona?

Now is the opportunity. The
rate from Dsnver is only sa5 90 via
the new Dalhart Ell Paso route.
Write t. E. Fisher. G.. p. a., Colo
RADIO and Southern Ry., Denver. Your
inquiry will receive especial atten-
ton If
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Sol Meyers. while handling some
freight yesterday fell from wagon
to the ground lighting on his wrist.
The ligiments were torn loose from
the wrist and he will be laid up for
some weeks.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
local nsws...
MISCELLANEOUS RATES.

Resolutions of respect and condolences si0o
ssch.
Obituaries SC per line Tor zach line over one
inch.
Cards of thanks, Soc esch.
Display advertieing rates made known on
application.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

The independent Order of Macca.
bees met in Keller's hall last Saturday
night. One candidate was shown
through the mysteries of the order
after which II social was enjoyed by
the members and their friends.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Florence Circle No. 80. Women of
Woodcraft, are arranging little
extra doings for its regular meeting
this next Friday evening.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Beautiful sofa pillows. handker-
chiefs. collars. kitchen and fancy
aprons and many other useful articles
for sale at the bazaar in the Wilbar
block, Saturday. Dec. IL "a 9S
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

The original drummer boy of the
Rappahannock will give his delightful
patriotic entertainment Monday
evening the 18th, at the Presbyterian
church. 1886
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Several members of Florence En-
canpment last night visited the En-
campment at Coal Creek All report
splendid time.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08
To Install Jan. 5th.

Florence Aerie No. 1863. Frsternsl
Order of Eagles, will install its new
officers on January 9Th, when a full
attendance of the members is desired.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

William st Ri ,e Attis, imperson-
ator. at the Presbyterian chu,cli.
Friday evening. December Hta,. upd, r
the auspices of the high school. tt g
press speaks of Mr. BATHS az being
without peer in his line.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

II. H. Preston Is agent for the
Singer sewing machines and supplies
Office Rogers block. 200 East Main
tf
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

The Knights of the Maccabees will
have an election of officers tonight
1t is the desire that all mem bers
should be present and take part.
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

For sick headache try Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets; |;
thew will ward off the attack if taken
in time. For sale by all druggists
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Remember the bazar. dinner and
supper in the Wilbar block, Saturday.
Dec. IL. S4-8S
The daily tribune., 1903-12-08

Mrs. Annie Terwilleger. after h few
days illness, is able to be out again.