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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
wHRN STAMPS wRRE NEW.

Postmasters Had Trouble In Getting
 People to Stick Them Correctly.
 ''When postage stamps first came into use,e said veteran postal clerk, ''the public didn't know how to ham dle them. You remember how, when tea and coffee first appeared among us, the people fried the tea leaves and coffee berries and served them with salt and pepper? We'll, the people treated their stamps as absurdly in 1854.
 Some folks would put the stamps inside their letters out of sight Here is theA official notice that was issued to stop that practice"
 The clerk took from the drawer an aged bulletin that said:
 1.-The stamps upon all letters and packages must be affixed on the out sid. the"cof, srd above the address thereon"
 He put back this bulletin and drew forth another one
 People would pin stamps on their letters instead of cumming them, he said, and when they did gum them they would not do 1t right. Hence this second bulletin" and he read:
 Persons posting letters should af- fix the requisite number of stamps previous to depositing them in the let ter receivers, as when posted i'll a damp state the stamps are liable to rub off and thereby cause the letters to be treated as unpaid. Do not pin on the stamps"
 "Still," said the clerk, "the public didn't understand. Think of it--it didn't understand the simple matter of sticking a postage stamp on let ter. So we got third bulletin" The third bulletin in big impatient l letters said
 '"The simplest and most effective method of causing stamps to adhere l firmly is, first to moisten we'll the out, side of the stamps and afterwards the gummed side slightly, taking care not to remove the gum The clerk said that a philatelist had offered him SIP apiece for these three queer bulletins.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

Dynamite is of very sensitive dis position and should be treated with love and gentleness, says an exchange If shown proper deference4 1t is ami able and docile, but when crowded and stepped on is liable to be resent full. Upon any little jar in social re- lations it has been known to go up in the air and break up entire neighbor- hoods. When it's serenity is once disturbed its pugnaclty is equal to that of prize fighters jaw. It then tears up the ground and makes un- pleasant remarks that can be heard for miles around. When smitten it does not obey the Scriptural injunction to turn the other cheek, but immedi- ately flies all to pieces. When once 1t breaks with it's associates, every thing is off and it is hard to patch things up. 1t is habitually reserved in manner, and those who have thought they could induce it to thaw out have mostly had their fond hopes SAAeleNoAcu' Ab ID I1lnSA ISChlSSS III us operations, and, while given to boom ing, is often in the hole. It dislikes knockers and kickers and detests the man that slaps it on the back or pokes it in the ribs 1t has an irritable tenn per and blows up its best friends on the slightest provocation. Grow not too familiar with this sensitive crea- ture.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
war TO CUBE DRUNKENNESS
n Persia the Drunkard's Ear k
 Nailed to the Sidewalk.

3j
 There is only one custom in our country which would Nike to see established in America, and that is the custom of dealing with drunk ards, said Isaac Yohannen, Per sian missionary, who lectured to large audience at the Norwegian Lutheran church last night .tIn our country when a man gets drunk we take him and nall him to the side walk, driving the spikes through his ears. Then when other people come along they spit in his face and kick him until he Is sober. think this method would do a great deal of good in America, because you have more drunkenness than we do. There are no saloons in Persia, the chief bever- age being home made wine. They don't even know what beer is.
 Our officials have several ways of 1 making prisoners confess to crimes" said MT. Yohannen. "The favorite method is to take them on stand around which all the people of the town gather, and then put out one eye. If the crime is not very grent, an arm is cut off or a leg severed. If 1t is only trivial offence, probab- l ly an ear is sacrificed to these tor ments, but it cannot be helped. The Persians very seldom hang a man for crime. If he kills another he is fined $15 and allowed to go. If he kills ten or dozen and the peo- pie finally decide that he ought to be l put out of the way he is hanged. But he is not hanged as they hang men in this country. He is hanged by the l feet and a heavy weight is tied to his head. Then he Is allowed to die. If the accused prisoner is woman, her hair is shorn from her head, if the offence is trivial one. If 1t is a serious one she may be turned into Il room filled with mad cats and be I scra tched to death.
 Persian jails are dark cellars and contain no furniture whatever. The government doesn't feed prisoners, this being left to friends of the ac- cused. If he happens to have no friends he will starve to death. Of tentimes when food Is brought by friends the keepers of the prison and the other officials appropriate it, so the prisoners have to go hungry. .''-- Sioux City Journal.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
Worth Considering.

You needn't experience the incon- venience of going into pawnshops any longer. We will accommodate you with any amount by calling at 172 south Main street-in the store, not a pawnshop. All business strictly conf dential. A full line of watches and 5eweIry always on hand.
 We also do repairing of watches, clocks, 5ewelry, and engraving, and guarantee all our sales and work to give perfect satisfaction or money re- funded. Try us once and be convinced.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
HEARD IN PASSING

New Jerseys trust in trusts yields that enterprislng little state over two millions, besides the prestige of en- gineering a corner in monopolies.--Ba timore American.
 Chicago now figures that she has 2,241 ,0o0 population If 1t were not for the unsympathetie census takers Chicago would soon have the greatest population of any city on earth.
 A snake charmer tried to fascinate Virginia widow and was treated to a dose of scalding water The blis- tering application cooled his love but left him smarting. Morning Tele- gram
 The African Review says: '1n the Transvaal and Orange River Colony. if the present rate of intermarriage be. tween Briton and Boer Is kept up, within twenty years the two races will be so welded together as to be in- distinguishable." If those two peo- pies fall to loving one another it is time to disbelieve in the performance of hate.-New Haven Union.
 A Munich professor has made 1t easy for everybody to play billiards, By means of mirrors placed at fixed distances along the sides of the table he makes the most difficult shots with ease. Meanwhile lovers of the game will prefer to depend upon their owh skill and judgment. If accuracy is to be assured by mechanical methods it will be as well to roll the balls in grooves.-E Exchange.
 The Rockefeller who is reported to | have shown coldness toward the re- publican cause by refusing to. be one of the Union League clubs campaign committee of 100, is William G. Rocke- l feller, and not his father, William Rockefeller But it is highly probable 1 that father and son are of the samG mind in this matter. 1t is the state of mind which prevails to a large ex- tent among the leading financiers and business men of the country. .- Hart I ford Times. -
 The Guatamalan> ants had "no ob- l jection to going into the country" evi- dently, for having arrived ir Texas. washed up and rested little after their long journey, they have attacked 1 the boil weevil tooth and nail and are making short work of 1t. Some native ants, who incidentally came in the way, a red-headed variety not pleasing to the farmer. are also made mince' meat of by the refofmers. If they do not turn upon the cotton planters themselves. when the boil weevil and accompanying incidentals are disposed of it, will be something to rejoice over
 Bridgeport Standard.
 The scientific chaps have for years been telling us that we eat too much meat Prof Atwater of Middletowr has demonstrated repeatedly that the average American patronizes the butchers cart too freely. The learned folks who assume to know all about this sort of things are sure that, espe cially in hot weather, the consumption of beef should be reduced. This strike of the meat cutters supplies m oppor tunity and temptation for reform. Il may render the American section oi mankind a great hygienic service by inducing people to reduce their con sumption of flesh. Vegetables are now abundant, moderate priced and good The supply of fish is adequate. Don'1 get excited over any possibility of [ meat shortage. Cut the meat out fol while, and get addicted to the drug store habit of substitution. = Hartford
 Post.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
HOMELESS MANS sUBTERFUGE
He Beat the Conductor But Cheerful,
 s ly Reimbursed Him., ..s.55

y
 ''Talk about predicaments on a street car,' said man who can re- member when there were only horse cars in the city, "I went to take my best girl to the theater and I decided to throw on some Jugs. was deathly afraid of leaving my tickets behind, Sso hurried into my dress suit, think, without ever letting go of them. We landed at the theater all right. I was mentally shaking hands with myself that I had not overlooked anything.
 ''After the show was over we found that rain had set in and boarded car It was crowded, so I sent her inside and stood on the platform with few dozen others. Along came the con ductor, and when I heard him say fares I dug. Horror overlook me. had been so intent upon the tickets that had forgotten to put a cent in my pockets when I changed my clothes. I was stone broke. There she was inside, out of explaining dis tance, with crowd between us, or might have borrowed from her or jumped off the car. l. edged away from the conductor as long as possi. ble, when suddenly there came an in. spiration. Tapping the conductor on the shoulder, I said briskly: How about my change Did you give me something to changer he in- quired
 "'Certainly, I gave you quarter to pay the fare Of myself and the lady inside He hesitated just moment and handed me 15 cents.
 1T was saved and you can bet I re- membered that conductor and hunted N. Ala 1Mv1 Il ANX whole story and reimbursed him full ! lY. .n-Detroit News.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
THE AUGUST AMERICAN BOY.

The August American Boy, pub lished by the Sprague Publishing Co. Detroit, Mich, Is noteworthy especially for it's account of American boy day at the St Louis exposition, July 5. which was planned and carried out by the publishers of that periodical. Near ly 5000 people participated in parts of five hour program on that day, under the chairmanship of the editor of the American Boy. The partici- pants in the program were mainly tal- ented boys from various sections of the country. Half a dozen pages of the American Boy are given to a de tailed account of the proceedings, plendidly illustrated. No boy, in deed no adult, can read this account without feeling something of the in spiration of the occasion. The pub. fishers of the American Boy also an nounce in this number that they pro pose to try to make American Boy day q permanent American institution in every city and country town in the country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
The Greatest Crime of Our Day
By Shakespeare
By Judge WILLIAM J cAYSoR Of the New York Supreme

GAYNoR Of New York Supreme THE greatest crime of and generation the favo k77l freight public highways SAY CRIME, Igw FOR MORE WRONG HAS BEEN DONE BY IT THAN BY ALL THE GRIMES DEFINED BY OUR STAT UTEs. IT HAS CRUSHED AND BEGGARED THOU SANDS ALL OVER THE LAND.
 And public highways because railroads public highways That public highways country should be used aggrandze and destroy others infamous and so heaes that we will looked upon A GENERATION LOST TO MORAL SENSE for having allowed it 80 long
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.
THURSDAY. AUGUST ii, 1904.

Tn Sumatra the husband and wife live in separate houses, and the wife owns all the property. This scheme is not without its advantages. For example, the chances of scrapping are not so abundant; also, If the man Is detained at lodge until or 4 o'clock no one is the wiser.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-11

A Massachusetts judge has decided that girl is not disturber of the peace who makes a habit of drumming on her piano till midnight. This may be technically correct, hut the thing gather violently disturbing the peace.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land ONCE, Oregon
City. Ore. Feb. IS. 1904. 17ra iF
Notice Is hereby given that In COM
pllance with the provisions Of the act
Of Congress of June 8, 1878. entitled
"An act for the sale Of timber lands in
the state of California. Oregon. Me-
Yada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all the Public Land States
by act of August 4. 1899, Fred Hen
erickson, of Astoria, County OF Clat-
SOP. State of oregon. has this day filed
in this Office his sworn statement, Ne.
Sss6. for the purchae Of the N. e. IA
Of Section No. 20. in Township Nc.
5 NJ, Range No. west ana will ofrer
proof to show that the land sought
is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to
establish his claim to said land before
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

Harrison Allen went to Portland
last night.
George Watkins is visiting in Port
land today.
Gus Gronnel was in town yesterday
from Mlshawaka.
r. J. Abbott of warrenton spent
yesterday in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Brix are in the
city from Deep River.
Miss Mary Brayne was In the city
yesterday from Casey.
Mrs. Rudolph Barth is visiting in
Portland with her daughter.
Miss Rose Theil of Seattle is visit
ing in the city with relatives.
Captain NJ. s. Hazen is visiting at
his old home at Warren, Ore.
Captain George l.. Goodale, con-
structing quartermaster.. U. S. A.. is
in Portland today. @.4.-
i. d.
w e. Harmon left yesterday morn
ing for Illinois where he will visit for
the next six weeks.
Miss Kate Wood and brother Will
liam Wood went to Warrenton last
night where they win visit for a day
or so.
]. H. Westover and Mrs. Westover
are in the city from Oregon City, Mr..
Westover is editor of the Oregon City
Courier.
Mrs. F.. 1. Ball and little daughter
who have been visiting with DR.. and
Mrs. Ball OF this city returned to
their home last night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The committee Of ten. appointed to
ascertain sentiment Of owners Of tide
washed lands regarding the con-
struction OF a sea wall, will meet in
the rooms Of the Chamber Of Com
merce tomorrow evening at 7.30
o'clock. All the members are urged
TO be present as business OF import
ance will be transacted. The COM
mittee has been steadily at work since
its appointment gathering In the
views OF the property holders who
would be the most directly affected by
the proposed improvement and at the
meeting tomorrow evening the idea is
to map out some definite plan OF ac-
tion to be followed In the future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The numbering industry in TllIa-
nook county has been demoraIlzed Of
late, and only one small mill Is run
ming there. The mill is located at
Tlllamook, but It's capacity is limited
and II is only at long intervals a car
go Is sent away. The big Trukee mill,
with q daily capacity OF from 60,00J
to 10000 feet has been closed down,
and II Is reported II will not he again
operated. Both Of the mills on the
Nehalem river have also been closed
iohn. Logging operations are at a
stands.ill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

When the name Of William Ran
dolph Hearst was mentioned at the
democratic convention yesterday the
delegates went more or less wild,
principally more. II Is generally un-
derstood that the delegates named
yesterday are for Hearst and will
contribute their efforts toward his en-
dorsement by the state delegation.
though there were no specific in
strucions to that end. General en-
thusiasm was displayed, however,
when Hearst was suggested as the
presidential nominee and 1t is con-
ceded by leading local democrats that
the delegation will stand solid for
him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

the County Clerk of Clatsop County, at
Astoria, Oregon, on Tuesday, the 10th
day OF May, 1904.
He names as witnesses: Arthur n. /.
Smith, of Astoria, Clatsop Co., Oregon;
Charles c. Kaup of Astoria, Clatsop
Co., Oregon; ]. R. wherry, Of Elsie,
Clatsop Co., Oregon; Roy wherry, Of
Collins, Washington. .rv-r
Any and all persons claiming ad1
versely the above-deseribed lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 10th day Of May,
1904 F t 4rf N
AI4GERNoN S. DRESSER
2-2S-4-2s. Register,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The baby daughter Of Mr., and Mrs.
William P. oBrien died Friday even
ing. The child had been In delicate
health for some weeks. being a suf-
ferer of stomach trouble. The funer-
al will be held this afternoon at 1870
o'clock from the family residence in
the east end and the interment win be
at Greenwood cemetary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

sition having been caused by a rough
trip he experienced en- route to Marsh
land. where he went to pay visit to
his son. He Is much better now and
II Is expected viii soon regain his US.
ual health.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The little son OF William Larson, OF
Fern Hill, met with painful accident
Friday that may result in permanent
injury to one Of his feet. The little
fellow was playing with an ak and in
some manner cut one of his toes.The
wounded member is receiving careful
attention and 1t is possible that the
toe win be saved.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The Finnish National Lutheran
church. Rev. II. @. Rlsanan pastor,
will conduct service at 1870 o'clock
this morning. Sunday school will
convene at 10 and there will be preach
Ing service at 7.s0 in the evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

fhe regular session OF the city
council will be held tomorrow night.
Among the measures to be brought up
for action viii be the ordinance regu-
lsting the size and number OF en-
frances and exits to public buildings.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
II. Duncan died Friday night OF con-
geston OF the lungs. The funeral will
be held from the family residence at
o'clock this afternoon and the inter-
ment viii be private.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The first rehearsal OF the sacred
opera "Belachazzar" will be held In
the basement Of the Episcopal church
tomorrow evening. the hour of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

meeting being set at 7.3O o'clock Di-
rector Robinson will be present and
he desires to meet all those who con-
template taking part in the produc-
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Bids for the improvement OF the
county road between Elk creek and
Seaside will be opened by the county
court on May 2. A good road through
that section is greatly in demand as
for some seasons It has been about
impossible.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

II. Il. Basel is putting up build
Ing at the end OF the street car line
In the west end. The building win
be used by Mr.. Basel as confect-
inoery store and Ice cream stand as
the location Is good one he expects
TO do rushing business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The many friends of Rev. j. w.
MacCormac were delighted to see the
old gentleman on the streets yester-
day He has been in a Portland SAN
itarlum for some weeks. his indispo-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Tillamook is now a closed town.
Saloons are not permitted to open on
sunday, there is no gambling or slot
machines, and even dice shaking 10
legally prohibited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

A marriage license was yesterday
issued out OF the county clerks Office
to Miss Geneyieve ADtonla Makale
and Mateo Hulier. both OF Clatsop
county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

To close out our last shipment Of
choice pansles we will sell them at
20 cents dozen. Next door 10
Unique. Cut carnations so cents
dozen and up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

The G. c. o'Neil Company will be-
Kin putting the knife to the ID. Shan
ahaa stock OF drygoods and ladies
furnishing goods tomorrow morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Nels Iverson, resident OF Ska
mokawa. had the misfortune to lose
the first finger on his left hand. the
finger being amputated by DR. Estes.
The accident occurred through Mr..
Iverson getting his hand caught in
the sprocket OF bicycle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Prices are TO be cut In two and bar
gains will be handed out TO all comers
as long as they last. This In rare
opportunity TO make wise purchases.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Lost.--Gold bead neckiasr. soine-
where on Ninth street or on business
streets. Finder return TO The Astor-
ian ONCE and receive suitable reward.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

C.. G, 0'Nlel & Co, Of Chicago. have
the entire stock of dry goods and
clothing of d. Shanahan and their ex-
pert salesman Mr. J. Howard Gotshall
will sell this stock at the store Of D.
shanahan, Store will be opened Mon
day, April is, at Il, m. Come and
see the bargains for yourself in this
stock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Ice cream made of best or ,oia. ind
sberbut iScts. pint. Orderr prom; &
iy attended TO. Tags confectionery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

Little Colds" Thousands Of lives
sacrificed every year: DR. Woods Nor
way Pine Syrup cures little colds, cures
big colds too. down 10 the very verge
of consumption. Y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17
LOCaI BreyItIeS.

Edward Bohn. native OF Finland.
yesterday made declartion OF inten-
tion Of becoming a citizen Of the Unit
ed States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-17

C. C. o'NEILL & co.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1904-01-30
GHOST WAS A GENUINE ONE.
But q Breakfast Table RxpIanatisn
Gained u wonnan's Mind-Cu-
Pious Experience.

Most ghost stories are susceptible Of
satisfactory explanation as the incident
recorded as transpiring at a country
house. A young woman guest at a
house party had been thrilled with de-
licious horrors by tales Of ghosts and
hobgoblins told by certain of her fell
low guests about generous fire just be-
fore they separated for the night. The
next morning she appeared at the
breakfast table ready for departure, and
when pressed 70 explain her reason for
going, finally confessed that she was
afraid to sleep under that roof another
night She said that about midnight
she was awakened by the stealthy step
And to her horror saw specter, all In
white at the foot of her bed, and 1t
raised Its clawlike hands and actually
drew the coverlet off the bed. There
was no halldcination about 1t, for the
coverlet was gone! While the Interest
was at its height, belated breakfaster
appeared and remarked genially: How
cold 1t was last night Knowing that
the room next to mine was unoccupied,
took the liberty of helping myself to an
extra covering from there!"