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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
STOLE FROM LETTERS.

Postal Clerk Yields to Temptation Aft
er Ten Years Service.
Chicago, April II. --Durton Parker. q
sorter in the chicaso Postoffice, was
arrested last night on the charge OF
robbing The mails. He confessed that
he had been opening letters and TAX
ing money from them for several weeks
Parker has been in the Government
service for 10 years. He is supposed
to have have secured about $500 by his
thefts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
SUPPOSED HE IS SAFE.
No News From the President, but He
Is Doubtless in Geyser Region.

C,tnnahar, April 17,-No news mas
been received from the President since
he left this morning for Norris to view
the geysers. AS the trail has been
made passable in the worst places, It
is supposed that he reached his des-
tlnation safely. During the last two or
three days of his stay in the Park the
President win be Joined by Secretary
Loeb and other members of the party,
The plan for the President to spend
day in the Black Hills has been
abandoned, owing to the imposslbillty
of disarranglng the program as already
arranged. An hour will be spent at
Egemont where the President viii be
given an old-fashioned cowboy recep-
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
STOLE A TON OF BRONZE,
Statue of Atlas Weighing over 200
Pounds Missing From Times
Building.

Chicago April 1.-THE big bronze
statue Of Atlas, which has stood on the
fourth floor of the Times Building for
more than a third Of century and
which was placed in the structure by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
NEW MASH Anour READY.

Glasgow. April l7,-Messrs Denny
the yachts builders, say that they have
another steel mast for the Shamrocb
I'll on hand and that II will be soor
completed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
EpwARp WIRES sYMpArHY

Weymouth, April II During the
work Of raising the. mast 1t buckled
again, owing to the weight OF canvas
making three distinct breaks. The
challenger was finally cleared of
wreckage and towed into the harbor.
News Of the accident was telegraphed
10 King Edward at Yaletta Island, off
Malta, and Sir Thomas received mes
sage OF sympathy from him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
SPOKANE REPUBLICANS.

spokane. April 1.-THE Republican
convention nominated C. F. Boyd for
Mnyor.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
Capacity

for business receives its
speediest reward in the selling
department.
If you think you have the
ability to sell a Five Per Cent.
Twsnty-Year Gold Bond on
ths instalmsnt plan write me
stating your age, present
occupation, and give me bank
or other good references.
An l....rs treated IS strictly ssahd.ssai.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
Base Ball Scores.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
At San Francisco Oakland, I; Port
land 5.
At Los Angeles-Las Angeles, 8; San
Francisco, 4.
At Sacramento--seatti Z; sacramen-
TO, l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18

PACIFIC NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At land-spokane, .; Portland, 8,
AT seattle-seattle, 5; Tacoma /.
At San rrancisco-san Francisco, u;
Butte, Q.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-04-18
nEoNcE r. nExYER.

supsrIassndsal sf Dsmsssls Assassss,
FAs Mu.uaI Liz lasursass csmpaay sfNsw yssA,
u Nsssaa street. New yssh. n. v.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
EccentricttieA In Palaces.

The Russian Empress Anne built a
great palace of ice and on occasions
when The fancy seized her punished
several Of her dainty courtiers by com
polling them to pass the night in this
great chamber of state, where they
were almost frozen to death.
The Car Paul. ancestor Of the pres
ent emperor of Russia. constructed a
room formed entirely of huge mirrors.
where he spent hours walking to and
fro in full nniform-a singular taste
for the ugiiest man in Russia.
One of the native princes Of Java
cooled his palace by making a stream
fall in Il cascade over the gateway, and
the Indian despot Tippo Sahib placed
beside his dinner table a life size fig
ure of a tiger devouring an English
officer, the roar of the beast and the
shrieks of the victim being initiated
by hidden machinery.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
hAo A FIXED o
A Unfortunate Question aud . Per-
fectly Frank Reply.

A lawyer who formerly practiced his
profession in Georgia tells in the New
York Telegram this amusing case
which he once tried in that state. He
was then a student in the office OF his
ANGLE, Colonel Culver, who figured in
local politics. A ''trifiing' negro, Ben
Sutton, had been arrested ut the i'll
stance OF his wife. who was tired OF
supporting him and insisted that tis.
court make him work:
defended Ben at the instance OF
my uncle. who was. I am sorry TO say
inclined 10 curry favor with the co.
ored voter. Ben was on the stand
and | was examining him.
Now. Ben" said. Amanda de
clares in her complaint that you don't
give her any money, and
"Dat ole woman's alays complain
in" interrupted my client.
YES. | know. but what ] want TO
ask You is: Are you able 10 support
her: Have you any income-tiat is
any fixed income:'
Ben looked puzzled. | tried 10 ok
UidlH anu p4u dsLl AZ "a ~
was an income OH which a person
could rely absolutely. not n coItin-
gent on odd jobs-in other words. u
certainty. My uncle was sitting al III!
elbow coaching me, and l thought ]
was doing right well. Now. tell The
court | concluded. have you Il fixed
income:"
"Yessar," answered the black scamp
The answer almost took my breath
away, for l had not counted on it..
"What.' l Numbered. You mean to
say that you, Ben Sutton, have 4
steady. reliable and fixed income or
which you can absolutely depend:"
"Yessar."
"What is itT' l gasped in despera-
tion.
well, sar, you see" returned Ben.
Colonel Culver, thar, arays guys HE
To- bits an a sack Nv -four on ever
lection day"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
CARPENTERS IN INDIA.


The chief faults Of the Indian car
penter are his neglect Of accurate
measurement. his carelessness with re-
gard TO the efficiency OF his tools and
his lack OF perception Of the value OF
dine as a factor in the execution OF
WORK. He has also to lie taught To oc-
cupy his mind with the work in hand
and IS much as possible to exclude
other subjects.
For example, the making of a jack
plane involves the choice Of the wood.
considerations as TO size. the angle Of
the blade 2nd its cutting edge, the
wedge and its holding power. the han
die and finally the operation of plan
ing. All these operations are capable
Of very simple explanation. and this
exercise provokes an emulation among
students while exercising their reason
ing powers. No Indian workman buys
q plane. He buys the blade and makes
the rest, but he rarely makes ii well.
He buys a saw blade and makes the
handle. and. generally speaking. he
spends the smallest possible sum on his
Outui III >lttf Vi li' FttlG fGff' IL
economy involves. He must therefore
be taught TO make as many labor say
Ing tools as possible and TO make them
well. He has TO be taught the use and
repair of a grindstone and how 10
mount ii in wood without metal fit
tings. The hard. tough woods so COM
mon in India make this an easy mat
ter. The Indian has yet 10 be taught
that grinding and whetting are two
distinct operations. the first removing
1913 per cent of the metal and the sec
ond producing the cutting edge in a
few strokes. His saw is In such bad
order that he cuts lemons. as a rule.
with a mallet and chisel. and his igno-
rance of gauges renders him unable TIC
make eve twenty articles exactly
alike. He rarely knows what size OF
nail or screw to use IN a given Job.
His screw is always too small. Cas-
Uier's Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
A Thrilling story,

A good story is told Of a suffering
plebe at Annapolis who was accOsted
by an upper class mar and ordered to
The plebe started in as rapidly as his
excited state of mind would permit
about as follows: "I-I-I-I-was WV
walking down the rOad a-a-a l-l-little
while ago-n-n-n-n met-met-met n-up-
per class man. hmm; he w-w-was
dandy f-fellow, n-n-n-n he slapped me
on the b-b-back an said, Hello, old
man. INN l was $3.50 excited an
happy I-I-I-I fell dead"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
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THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION
Thanksgiving for the state Of North
Dakota.

SSNCIfiCf NV No''S
Thanksgiving for the state Of North
Dakota.
Governor White has issued his
THANKSGIVING proclamation in the fol-
lowing terms:
n accordance with the sacred GUS
tom of our fathers and in conformity
with the proclamation of the presi-
dent Of the United States I do hereby
name Thursday the twenty-s sixth day
Of November as a day of Thanksgiv-
ing for the state of North Dakota.
In gratitude to the Father who has
given us the full measure of peace and
plenty | do recommend that on this
day we cease from our usual labors and
render praise and thanksgiving for
the many blessings we have received
during the closing year.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the state of North Dakota at
the Capitol at Bismarck. this twelfth
day Of November, 1903.
FRANK WHITE,
By the Governor: Governor.
f. F Porter. Secretary of State.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
Lisxt At seventy.Ftxe.

Even at Is List was a pianist whose
powers lay beyond the pale to which
sober language or calm criticism could
reech OF be applied. Enough that it's
greatest charm seemed to me to lie
In . perfectly divine touch. and in q
tone remarkable for exquisitely
musical quality than volumes of dy-
manic force. aided by q technic still
lncomparably brilliant and superb
dssanan Klein In April Century.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
DisillusiOmized.

Some officers of a British ship were
dining with a mandarin at Canton.
One Of the guests wished for a second
helping of a savOry stew, which he
thought was some kind Of duck, and,
not knowing the word in Chinese, held
his plate to his host. saying. with sn.il
ing approval:
"Quack, quack. quack!
His countenance fell when his host
pointing to the dish. responded:
"BOw, bow. bow!"-New York News
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18

mike" said Flooding Pete, what
would you do II you was to wake up
an find yourself a railway president? ?"
II dunno" answered Wandering
Mike. Human nature is human ma
ture. l s'pose I'd git mercenary an
begin to worry about all de rides I've
been beatin' de company out off,
Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
OBJECTED to Movlns Liberty seIl.

The city councils of Philadelphia
have consented that the old Liberty
Bell shall be taken to Boston in sea
son for the celebration on June II Of
the n hundred and twenty-eilsth
anniversary of the battle of Bunker
Hill. OD!: n member voted against
granting the request. He urged that
persons who wanted to zee tho bell
ought to visit Philadelphia and not
ask that it be carted around the oun
try for their benefit.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18
O TIME CARD

No. 81, mixed, west bound, arrive 8 90 p. m
No. So, mixed, east bound, depart S:45 a. m.
Freight and passengers for Braddock, Ma
poleon, Cakes. Hankinson and all points nc
the 500 limo to MIND \ oils.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-11-18

Van Quizz-As for me, l would never
marry a brainy woman.
Fitz Bile-Why not? There ought to
be one set OF brains in every family
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-07
WIFI
ID Cure
Me p

That's the personal question woman
asks herself when she reads OF the cures
of womanly diseases by the use OF DR..
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription.
Why shouldn't it cure her?
Is it a complicated case5 Thousands
of such cases have been cured by VIA
vorite Prescription" Is it a condition
which local doctors have declared in
durable? Among the hundreds OF thou.
sands of sick women cured by the use OF
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription there
are great many who were pronounced
incurable by local doctors. Wonders
have been worked by "Favorlte Pre-
scription" in the cure of irregularity,
weakening drains, inflammation, ulcera-
ton and female weakness. 1t always
helps. It almost always cures.
uPhree years ago" writes Mrs John Graham,
of zoI8 Plumb Street, (Frankford) Philadelphia,
Pa, ~ had a very bad attack OF dropsy wnich
hack. At times I was so bad that did not know
what to do with myself. My children advlse1
me to take your 'Favorite Prescription, but l
had been taking so much medicine FROM the doc
tor that l was discouraged with everything: l
came to Philadelphia two years ago, ana PICK
ing MP one of your little books one day began 10
read what your medicine had done Or others,
determined to try it myself. / took seven bot
ties, and today I am a strong, well woman.
weighing I62 pounds. Have gained 29 Pounos
since started to use 'Favorite Prescription"
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
complexion and sweeten the breath.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-07
For sale at Opera House Drugstore

Every hour sees more grading
done.
No one should miss the meeting
tonight.
Get your tickets for the bal
game next week.
Don't throw stones, lest you live
In a glass house.
Robert johnson, of St. Marys
arrived In the city at noon.
F. L. Blackmarr took the after
noon train for points south.
Kenner Boreman, of the county
seat spent the day In the city.
All kinds of fresh fish at M. A.
Sybert Grocery company, Friday.
Andy Garland went to Parkers
burg on the fast line this morning
The fresh fish at M. A. Syberl
Grocery company. Are the besI
what AM.
Prof Yeager Debolt, of the Fair
mont Schools, arrived home this
morning.
T. Magner, of the DAWN & Nc
Clure Tool company took the
afternoon train south.
A new awning Is being placed in
front of the grocery store OF J. A.
Catlin on the Diamond.
W. F, Smith, leader of the
friendly orchestra, arrived In the
city on the afternoon train.
Al McMullin went to Uniontown,
Ohio, this morning to look after eS.
tensive oil interests In that section.
The Jarecki Manufacturing com
pany Is experiencing one of the
best months 1t has had for several
years.
The railroad contractors will pay
their laborers every Saturday night
That means a big Saturday night
trade for our merchants.
Mr.. Ritz, ex.chief of police,
went to Parkersburg for few days
.isit to friends before returning to
his new home at Weston.
The Ladies Reading Circle, which
Is a we'll known social organization,
vas entertained this afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Amanda Ad-
kins. of Charles street,
Are you ready for one" George,
will Law off carrying water tor one
day, and lead the parade to the ball
ground on the occasion of the game
between the Masons and the Elks.
The Baptist Ladies Mission
Circle will hold social and bus''
ness meeting tomorrow morning al
the home of the President, Mrs
| 7. Frank Algeo of Russell Avenue
An expert from the culinary de-
partment of the Natural Food con
servatory, Niagara Falls, Is servint
! a delicious strawberry short cak'
free at NJ. A. Sybert Grocery com
pany store.
DR.. Boone, who suffered from al
attack of heart failure on DIAMOND
street Yesterday afternoon was re-
moved to the Hotel Mercer wher
the doctors worked with MIN unit
some Two o'clock this morning
when he revived. He Is some bet
ter today, but still unable to leaV
the room or continue the Journe!
home,
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-07
Local News
Business Is booming.

Business Is booming.
Furnished Roems-NO. 92I Water 81
Dick Mcconnell went south al
9:2I.
Garden truck Is getting plenty
and cheap.
Garfield Hays went south on the
morning train.
Tim Cushing went north on the
morning train.
Get your visiting cards at Nc
Coy's Book Store.
Engraved visiting cards for sale
at McCoy's Book Store.
Contractor Saudersou went to ST..
Marys on the morning train.
A. B. Hunt, Esq, was In Parkers-
burg yesterday on legal business.
Rev. Father Bolce went to New
Martiusville on the morning train.
Our city school closes the pres
ent term two weeks from tomor-
row.
Rev. T. A Anderson returned
this morning from points down the
river.
Perry Flesher came up on the
noon train for few hours In live
city.
G. H. Murphy, of Grafton,i Is here
for the purpose of locating In busi'
ness.
Ross Snedeker returned on the
morning train from his home at
Bellaire.
Frank Hicks joined the Short
Line contingent on the SIS train
this morning
Contractor S. ". Templeton,
went to Minnie on tie Short line
this morning.
Northside property Is now gilt
edged, either for rent, residence ur
selling property.
John Mathews and wife, OF Md
dlebourne, are In the city spending
the day with friends.
T. J. Smith. of Smith & Powers.
returned this morning fir ON short
visit to New Martinsville,
The Virginia is due up for Pitts.
burg and the Queen City will pass
down en- route to Cincinnati.
Harry P. Jackson Yesterday
moved his family into the Calhoun
property In the Fourth ward.
E, J. McJunken, the pc,o,,,ar
nachine shop magnate, went TO
Friendly on the mornir + train.
Mrs. Lydia Rut' <rcusser, of St.
Msrys' spent a Hw days here the
guest OF nel .aafk1r and brother.
f. NJ .seter. of Hunting. on, ar
rived a the city on the riornin&
itra-n, and Registered at the Wells
Some new and very beautitu
ptctur9 have just been placed OF
sale = t McCoys Book and ArtStoTs
L. Flsck was called south TIL
morning On business connecte'
with his oil interests down the riV
er.
Mrs. E. B. Kirley, of Carte
street, continues under a physician
care, suffering from.an abscess Il
the side.
MIS- F.ank Rhodes, of Roc
Cut, who was called to Councils
Ills. Pa, by the death OF an aun
arrived home yesterday evening.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-07

of Benwood, Is moving here today
and will reside near upper Wells
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Forsyth, of Pendle-
ton, Iowa, arrived here at noon to!
day and will make their home In
this city.
Any kind of rubber stamp you
may need can be procured at Nc
Coy's Book Store on short cotlce.
Prices right.
I. II. cambridge, of St. Glars
Vile, Ohio. has moved his family
to this city, being located In the
Fourth ward.
Frank Algeo, of the Bell Tele.
phone company, went north on the
morning train in the interests CT
his company.
J. S. Pringle, of the OIL Well
Supply company, was called north
this morning on business connected
with his company.
The city council can do no better
or more popular thing than to en-
force strictly the fire limit ordi.
nance III this city.
Mrs. D A Henderson, Is having
some substantial repairs made to
her dwelling house and drug store
on Diamond street.
Will this boom be permanent?
Yes, 1t will not only last, but 1t will
grow. You can help 1t greatly, but
don't try to hinder 1t for you can't.
The condition of Assessor, W. H.
Mervllle, which, as reported, Is
very Ill indeed, remains up to the
hour of going to press practically
unchanged.
Mr.. E. L. Benton left on the
morning train for Proctor, where
he will continue the survey for the
Parkersburg & Ohio Valley rail-
road company.
Bert Walton, we'll known and
popular oil man, came home from
the Marshall county oil field to stay
because he Is the proud father of
a fine baby boy.
Mrs. Charles Boston. OF Stewards
Lane, Is suffering from a severe
affection of rheumatism, surgical
operation having been performed
by DR.. West on Monday.
Mccoy Bros. window In their
Furniture room Is filled with Rock
ers worth up to 81 so each, and
you eau buy your choice at So.
Cat
Mrs. Charles Gilmore, of Geor.
gia street, spent yesterday at
Newell's Run, Ohio, returning
home this morning, accompanied
by her sister, Mis-. Gannoe, of
Jackson Ridge, who will be her
guest the remainder of the week.
You'll find the largest line of
Refrigerators and Ice Boxes at Nc.
Coy Bros. ard they are selling III N
cheaper than you'll buy inferior
goods elsewhere. f At
Mrs. Mary E. Jackson, the excel
lent nurse and popular In lodge
circles, has, with her two daughters,
the Misses Ethel and Olive Jackson,
moved from Virginia street to
Wood street extension In the Stock
Ing addition.
Agent Wanted. "A large liquor
house wants a representative In
Sistersville. Permanent and profit
able engagement to the right man.
Address Charles S. Sibbald, 5IS3 |
Pearl St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 1t
Hon L. J. Murphy, of St. Marys,
who has been In the city since
yesterday morning, returned to his
home on the morning train. Mr..
Murphy has been quite sufferer
from sciatic rhumatism for some
time, but has almost entirely re-
covered,
When you wake up with a bad
taste In the mouth, 60 at once to {.
W. Grier's drug store and get a
free sample Of Chamberlaln's Stom.
ach and Liver Tablets. One or two
doses will make you we'll. They
also cure biliousness, sick headache
and constipation.
Get a tree sar1ple 81 Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets at
-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-05-07
Underwear

Our stock of Spring and Summer Under.
wear Is complete In every detail. Derby Ribbed
all colors $500 suit Light weight wool or Lisle
81 90 suit, Mercerized, ell coIors, $500 suit,
Union Suits ST. so each.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-06-25
AFTER TALK GAME ACTION
Carrie Nation Delivers Address and
Then Visits a Second Ave
nue. Dive.

I'm nothing but a piece of mud that
the Lord picked up and threw at the sa-
LOOM was the modest statement made by
Mrs. Carrie Nation of Kansas in her
speech last night at the Y. M. C.. A. build
ing.
The greatest law in the world said
Mrs, Nation, lis the prohibition law: "thol,
shalt not, was the first law of God. The
grand old party is the prohibition party
It was organized by God. What makes
heaven heaven? Prohibition. If it were
not for prohibition, heaven would be sim
ply hell: -
''The republican party is worse than the
democratic party, because the republican
party is in power. The government has
become the most bitter enemy Of the peo-
pie instead Of giving them protection
Mrs. Nation said the days of smashing
were over. -
I Last night Mrs. Nation drove down tc
visit the dives in Second avenue. She
rang the door bell at one house and an
nounced her desire to talk with the wo-
men. The door was slammed in her face
Then she plunged thru window, seized 2
woman around the waist, kissed her, and
asked her to join in prayer. After prayer
the Kansan expostulated with the woman
for not being good, with policeman fol-
allowing the dive to run, with reporter
for smoking cigarettes and with an assis-
tant reformer, said to be a local Sunday
school teacher, for talking with those
tarts''