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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26

Articles OF Incorporation OF the Ma
rlne Engineers Beneficial Association
were filed yesterday In the Office OF
County Clerk Clinton. The incorporat-
ors are F. Fl. Newhall. president OF the
association. and +. s. Munson, George
r. Goodell and T.. L. Babbidge. the
board OF trustees. The object OF the
association is to advance the interests
OF its members. There Is no capitals
zation, but the articles state the as
assets are $3.50.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26

as he laid his hand on the young
rowdy's shoulder,
Quick, as a fash Ready whirled and
fired. point blank at the sheriff. but
missed his mark. Dunn, who was Just
behind the sheriff, jumped forward and
grappled with Ready The latter placed
his revolver against Dunn's abdomen
and pulled the trigger just rs the
sheriff fired at him, The sherlff's bull
let entered Keady's head just below the
right ear, coming out at the left temple,
Keadys bullet pierced Dunn's stomach
and lodged against the backbone, per-
forating the intestines In Ave places,
Dunn Kills Desperate.
AS Ready and Dunn fell together 10
the ground the latter fired at Ready,
the bullet entering his back under the
left shoulder blade, piercing his heart
and lodging just over the left nipple,
whence 1t was removed this morning
by the coroner.
After Dunn fell he turned over on
his side and fired twice at Ready. re-
barking as he did so that he wanted
to be sure that no more men would be
killed by him,
The sheriff stood over Ready, re-
volver in hand, till hastily summoned
physician pronounced him dead
In the meantime the physicians who
had ben dressing oshurn's wound made
hasty examination of Dunn and de-
clded that an immediate operation was
necessary. He was placed under the
influence OF ether and an incision made
in the abdomen and five perforations
were discovered and sewed up. The
surgeon in charge states that the pa
tlent is in most critical condition,
with only about one chance In a hun
dred TO recover.
James Dunn was formerly city mar
shall of Corvallis, but lately engaged In
farming in the southern part OF the
county. He Is a man known 10 be
absolutely fearless and Is possessed Of
a fine constitution and unlimited nerve,
which win help him to recover, II such
may be possible He is a widower. has
two sons and daughter, and Is a
member OF the A. o. L. w.
d. A. osburn, the other victim. is
resting as easily as is possible under
the circumstances, and the nature of
his wound is such that 1t Is impossible
to probe for the bullet The surgeons
state that IL Inflammation can be kept
down from the wound in the throat
he will have a good chance to recover,
unless complications should arise from
the INDICATED bullet. Mr.. Osburn has
a wife and daughter and himself and
family are among Corvallis most re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26
GOT HIS HAIR BACK.
Was Perfectly Bald When He Started
to Use Newbro's Herpicide

was fef1eetiy 1aAu WueA hc StA8te0
to Use Newbro's Herpicide
Frederick Manuel, Maryland block,
Butte. Montana, bought bottle of New
bros Herpicide. April 6. 's9. and began to
use it for entire badness. The hair fol-
licles in his scalp were not dead and In
20 days he had hair all over his head.
On July he writes, ''and today my hair
is as thick and luxuriant as any one
could WISH" Newbro's Herpicide works
on an old principle and with new dis
covery-destroy the cause and you re-
move the effect. Herpicide destroys the
germ that causes dandruff. falling hair,
and finally badness. SO that with the
cause gone the effect cannot remain.
Stops falling hair at once and a new
growth starts. Sold by leading
druggists. Send 10c. In stamps for sample
to The Herpicide Co.. Detroit. Mich.
Eagle Drug Store Owl Drug Store
S51-S5S Bond st. $40 Com. st.
Astoria. Oregon.
T. F. LAURIN, Proprietor.
Special Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26
DRY DOCK COMPLETED.
Structure at Portland Tested by Lift
ing Of Schooner.

Portland. April s6,--Completlon OF
the floating dry dock was marked to-
day when the schooner w. II. Talbot
was lifted out OF the water az a pre-
lImlnary test. The dock Is constructed
Of wood. and consists OF Ave pontoons;
total length is 4es feet and II is s5 feet
wide. The lifting capacity Is 10000 tons.
The formal test will occur upon the ar
rival here OF an oil carrying steamship,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26

about is years Of age. In company with
Bert Turner, the son Of l. NJ. Turner,
a groceryman In this city, started out
on a carouse together, both finally be-
coming intoxicated, Ready was aching
for fight, and he and John Vinyard
soon had an alteration In front or
Broder's saloon vinyard finally turned
away and left the crowd and about this
time Turner gave Ready his revolver,
and, as a witness states, told the latter
to follow vinyard and fix him. Ready
overlook vinyard nj videtto's barber
shop and attempted to shoot him in the
back as he was darting inside, but
Turner knocked the pistol to one side
saying. Don't shoot man in his
back"
Ready then turned and fired into the
air. The shot attracted the attention
of the nightwatch, b, \. oshurn. who
was former sheriff of Benton county
osburn. when he learned the state of
affairs. attempted to persuade Ready
TO give him the gun.
You have always been good friend
Of mine. Dave. but If you don't leave
me alone win shoot you." Ready an
swered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26
Flood DAMAGE sIiah..

Topeka. an. April g5,-The Kansas
river has risen four feet since yester-
day morning. Tonight It has fallen
four inches and no apprehension is felt
OF serious flood damage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-26
Ready Shoots osburn.

osburn kept talking to him, however.
and finally approached close enough TO
lay his hand on Keady's arm, At this
Ready threw up the revolver and fired
and osburn, who attempted to duck
under the shot, was struck in the neck
the bullet passing near the juglar vein,
ranging downward and striking the
shoulder blade, where II either lodged
or DETECTED, entering lung
While the wounded man was being
conveyed to a room for medical assist
ance, Ready held up everyone who at
tempted to approach him and finally
cornered young Ward, tinsmith at
Illusions hardware store, and would
have also shot him II Turner had not
again interfered. Turner and Ready
then left Main street and started to-
ward the back part uf town.
In the meantime James Dunn ran
down to Sheriff Burnett's residence and
told him what had occurred The
sheriff hastily organized posse and
they started out in twos to find Ready
Burnett and Dunn, who were together,
finally espied two men standing near
the James Taylor residence, corner
of Second and Madison, and approach
ing recognized them as Ready and
Turner Ready was standing in the
grass at the edge of the sidewalk.
Il want you, Ready" Sheriff Bur-
nett said in a friendly tone of voice,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
GOOD SPIRITS.

Good spirits don't all come from,
Kentucky. Their main source is s,io
llver--and all the iine sp!r,s c:er
made in the Blue Grass State co,!li
not remedy bad liver or the hnn-
dred-and-one i'll effects it prncUce'.
You can't have good spirits a:d a had
liver at the same tine. Your liver
must be in fine condition il you would
fec! bouyant, happy end hopeful, bright
IT eye, light of step, vigorous and sue
cessful in your pursuits. You can put
your liver in fine condition by using
Green's August Flower-the greatest
IL all medicines for the liver and s,on-
ach and a certain cure for dyspepsia
,r indigestion. 1t has been a favor'o
for over thlrty-fve years. Augu-t
Flower will make your liser healthy
and active and thus insure you Il ilh.r-
Al Supply of ''good sD,rits" Trial s'zs
25 cents regular bottles 70 Gents a.
e. y. Whitehead e. Co.'S.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
A GREAT SENSATION.

There was big sensatlon in Lees
Vile, Ind, when w. H. Brown of that
place, who was expected to die, had his
life saved by DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. He says: II endur-
ed INSULT rable agonies from Asthma,
but your New Discovery gave me I'M
mediate relief and soon thereafter ef.
fected complete cure" Similar cures
of Consumption, Pneumonia, 3 on
chitis and Grip are numerous. It's
the peerless remedy for all throat and
lung troubles. Price Soc and 81 90.
Guaranteed by E. T. Whitehead & Co
Druggists. Trial bottles Tree.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
Slave
To NJ orphine From
Doctors Orders.
Habit Worse Than.
the Disease.
DR.. Miles, Nervine Cured
Me.

When the nervous system has been shat
tered by the use of deadly drugs there is
nothing to equal DR.. Miles Nervine in restor-
ing 1t to health and normal activity.
Il feel SO grateful for what DR.. Miles Re-
storative Nervine has done for me that l
must tell it for that part of humanity that
suffers as ! have. During the three years
i suffered from nervous prostration found
no relief except when doctors gave morphine.
10 get rid of suffering l took morphine my
self as it was the only thing that would give
ease, and now you, who point with scorn at
morphine using, how could you, when in
such agony, knowing it about the only thing
that would give relief, resist it7 l knew It
was terrible habit and knew of its deadly
grasp, but l never fully realized its signif-
canoe until had used it number of fmonths.
Oh, the misery of being addicted to such a
habit. resolved then and there to quit it
and resolved I would never be slave to any
such demon. About this time happened to
notice DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine adver-
tised and ordered bottle. After using FIVE
bottles l can truthfully say am cured of
using morphine. Now, however much per
sons may doubt it, God is my witness am
cured. This testimonial is unsolicited but
feel it my duty to give it for the benefit of the
suffering. MATTE PHILLIPS, Prescott, Ark.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
ARE You A DYSPEPTIC?

If you are dyspeptic you owe 1t to
yourself and your friends to get welt.
Dyspepsia annOys the dyspeptic's 5
friends because it sours his disposition
rs we'll as his stomach. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure will not only cure dysper-
Ella, indigestion and sour stomach, but
this pa!atable, recons,rnct,ye tonic d.
yestant strengthens the whole digestive
apparatus, and sweetens the life as well
as the stomach. When you take ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure the food you eat Ia
enjoyed. 1t is dlgested, assimiIa'ed
ard its nutrient properties appropriate
ed by the blood and tissues. Health ia
he result. Sold by f. 7. Whitehead
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
GOOD FOR CHILDREN.

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi-
ate relief in all cases Of Cough, Group
and LaGrfppe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but
taxes effect right at the seat of the trou-
bic. It draws out the Inflammation
heals and soothes and cures permanent
ly by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life-givlng and l!fe-sustalning OK
ygen to the blood and Tissues. One
Minute Cough Cure Is pleasant to take
and 1t is good alike for young and old.
Sold by E. T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
BEST COUGH MEDICINE FOR
CHILDREN.

When you buy cough medicine tor
small children you want one In whiei;
you have implicit confidence. Yon
want one that not only relieves I'm
cures. You rsant ono that is unqnes'-
ionably harmless. You want one that
is pleasant to take. Chamberlain
Cough Remedy meet all these cnndi.
tions. There is nothing 80 gNd fn'
the coughs aud colds incident to chi'1
hood, It is also q certain preventive
and cure for Group, and there is III
danger whatever from whoopipg couai
when it Is given. It has teen used II
many epidemics OF that disease w''f
perfect success. For sale hy +. I
Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck. ant
Legeett's Drug Store, Hobgocd.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
A CURE FOR HEADAcHE.

Any man, woman Or child lnHe1ing
from headache, biliousnes or . dull,
drowsy feeling shofild take onesor two
OF DeWltt's Little Early Risers night
and morning. These famous ilttle
pills are famous because they arc .
tonic as well as a pill. While they
cleanse the system they strengthen and
rebuild it by their tonic effect upon
the liver and bowels. Sold by e. T.
Whitehead 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

Mrs. Wluslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for eixty years by millions OF
mothers tor their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. IT soothes
the child, softens the gums, alias all
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
tremedy for Diarrhoea. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer immediately.
Sold by Druggists in ever part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be
sure and ask for "Mrs.o Winslow's
Soothing Syrup.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

Nothing is lost with God. The no
bile aspirations for the better lie and
the wish to do something fo- others,
though circumstances may thwart its
accomplishment, still have their merit
in Gods estimatc.-Rev. Joha f.
White, Atlanta, Ga.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
THE BEST FAMILY SALVE.

DeWitts Witch Hazel gives instant
relief from Burns, cures Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Eczema, letter and all abrasions
of the skin. In buying Witch Hazel
Salve it is only necessary to see that
you get the genuine DeWitt's and a
cure is certain. There are many cheap
counterielts on the market, all OF
which are worthless, and qai:e few
are dangerous, while DeWitts Witch
Hazel Salve is perfectly harmless and
cures. Sold by E. T. Whitehead 4
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
STOMACH TROUBLE
CURED.

I was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, and can truthfully say that
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets cured me.-Mrs. T. V. Will
liams, Laingsburg, Mich. These tab
lets are guaranteed to cure every case
.of stomach trouble of this character.
For saIe by e. T. Whitehead & Co.,
Scotland Neck, and Leggetts Drug
Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

He had just tecn succeeded by
Ganymede as cupbearer. "If be doesn't
do," groaned the gcds, I'VE shall proba-
bly, have to get a Chinaman." Thus
We zee that the servant question was
rife even in Oimpus.--New York Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

Willing-What makes you think
that it is always the wicked that walk
in slippery pisces? Billing-I have
heard what they said when they dror-
ped.-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
sCIATIC RHEUMATISM CURED.

II have been subject to sciatic rheu-
matism for years." says E. H. Waldop,
of Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joicts
were stiff and gave me much pain and
discomfor:. My joints would crack
when I Strengthened up. 1 used Clam
berlain's Pain Balm and have been
thoroughly cured. Have not had a
pain or ache from the old trouble for
many months. It IS certainly most
wonderful llnlment." For sale by E
T. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
and Leggett's Drug Store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

II notice young widow Prettyman
doesn't have her widows weeds 60
much in evidence now" "No; she's
clearing those weeds away. I believe
she sees signs Of . second crop of or
auge blossoms. ."-Philade)phla Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

Now that his throat is getting along
all right, Senator Tillman should be
careful how he indulges In any more
caustic remarks for time.-Augusta
Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
MAKES A CLEAN SWEEP.

There's nothing like doing a thing
thoroughly. OF all the Salves you
ever heard of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve
Is the best. 1t sweeps away and cures
Burns. Bruises, Cuts, Boils, Ulcers,
Skin Eruptlons aud Piles. It's only
25c, and guaranteed to give Satisfaction
by E. T. Whitehead 4 Co., Druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

Tallor-Do you want padded shou'
ders, my little man? Willie-Naw ;
pad de pants OATS where neei it
News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

DR.. David Duncan is gathering ma.
terial to write biography Of the late
Herbert Srencer.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

The Duke and Duchess of Manches-
ter have left London and will make a
tour of Spain In an auto car.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

When = girl knows she is handsome
she does not object to having her pict-
ure taken in a group.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

NOTHING EQUAL TO CHaMHEE-
LAIN'S COLIC, CHOLERA AND
DIARRHOEA REMEDY EU..
BOWEL COMPLAINTS
IN CHILDREN.
ave have used Chamberlaln'S Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy in our
family for years." says Mrs. J. B Cooke,
Of Netherlands, Texas. "We have given
it to all our children. We have used
other medicines for the same purpose,
bu. never found anything to equal
Chamber!ain's. If you will use it rs
directed 1t will always cure" For sale
by E. T. Whitehead & Co, Scotland
Neck, and Leggett's Drug Store, Hob
good.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

''Starts to work with the first dose. I"
Rheumacide is entirely vegetable, and
instead of hurting the digestion, tones
up the entire system.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

Tomaseo Salvino will not come to
the United States in the year 1905 as
previously announced.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

L OBSERVATIONS OF PASSING EVENTS II
J.
They many thngs Some time
in lis al given by one
papers correspondents would
run ground following
w1erds story o Times Dispatch Roxbury, Va:
this neghborhood few days all
suddenly and
disappeared suddenly The his Ben Johnson end
Reidsyie His was where there
The negros head seemed
talking clerk when standing at
ngro spoke suddenly without body
the lace the bis then his would again
other.
badly ngros
his had back his head towards the fighter when the
hard
that finger broken Another tried but met
When the left could be found but the
young refuge
barrel in the house of Mrs Burnett
asked and then he be-
gan ladies
fright The polite ard neatly
wearing cap sailor
soznese schooner, disguised a negro have fun"
writing Washington News Observer
concerning makes following pleasing OBJ
servatons North Cardinals in
N01'n oa1'nna IN oon- the national council:
o-~7~ Carolin w. W.
Khin, his the
Klutz Thomas serving
Merchant Marne Postofoe Public Build
ngs and Grounds Claude Kchn and Pou, their
occupy positions upon
serving
delegation North
Carolina has in Congress made young active energetic
equipped great
reach Influence that only reached by
Since North Carolina has three in the House for
position
SERVICE Robert Vance, General Scales Mr. Hendersonhe latter
What might have influence the State North Carolina
Alfred NJ. Wadde, Steele, F
the until had brought
his State Washington wishes that delegation from the
Old North State had Congress John Sharp
States begun appreciate the and about determined
hopefunes
about ascenency OF the south The trouble in the
been that Southern people general but North
particular
and have of Of merit compliment
party expecting grateful
appreciation occasional publication, package
garden brief aspiran, upon
principle division
pursuance policy, Southern
have felt called crafty ambition
OF Its bright the
the sacrifice of influence and all
Suppose
they posi-
they did amefo
serving opposition
fourth without opposition Mr.
sgn6ed bis ie strongly
Carolina coming
the influence
workers should
the
that they might
queny their When havs
Western idea
their has a valuable a their
Sharp will just
Congress Carolina
greatly
long their influence will have rlpened
bring forth fruitf mot State"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21
N. CT
Russians Lose 500 Men.


tropavlovsk struck a mine, which blew
her up and she turned turtle. Our
squadron was under Golden Hill. The
japanese squadron was approaching
Vice Admiral Makaroft evidently was
lost. Grand Duke Cyril was saved.
He is slightly injured. Capt. Jakovleff
was saved, though severely injured as
were five officers and thirty-two men,
all more or less injured.
"The enemy's fleet has disappeared.
Rear Admiral Prince Ouktomsky has
assumed command of the feet"
The following dispatch to the Car
has been received from viceroy
Alexieff:
"Mukden, April ia telegram has
Just been received from Lieutenant
General stoessel, commander OF the
military forces at Port Arthur. I re-
gret to report to Your Msjesty that the
Pacific fleet has suffered irreparab'e loss
by the death Of Its braye and capable
commander, who was lost, together
with the Petropavlovsk."
Another dispatch from Viceroy Al
exieff to the Gear says:
"According to reports from the COM
mandant at Port Arthur the battle.
ships and cruisers went out to meet
the enemy receiving relnforcements,
making his total strength thirty YES
els, our squadron returned to the road
stead. whereupon the PetropavIovsk
touched a mine, resulting in her dee
truction. Grand Duke Cyril, who was
on board, was saved. He was slightly
injured. The whole squadron then re-
entered port. The japanese are now
off Cape Liao-Shan. No reports had
been received from the acting COM
mander of the fleet up to the time this
dispatch was sent"
The Petropav)oysk, which had twice
previously been reported damaged in
japanese attacks on Port Arthur, was
first class battleship of 1O,960 tons
displacement and 1923 indicated
horse power. She was 367 IL feet long,
had 50 feet beam and her armored bolt
was of about Is inches OF steel, with
ten Inches OF steel armor of her turrets.
Her armament consisted of twelve
inch, 12 six inch, 80 eina'!er guns sna
SIX torpedo tubes. The complement
of the Petropavlovsk, when fully MANN
ed, was 700 men. She was built at st.
Petersburg and was completed in 1898
eTILL ANOTHER DISASTER.
st. Petersburg, April 14.-Rear Ad-
miral Prince Outkomsky wires from
Port Arthur to-day that the Bezstrash-
nj, one Of the Russian torpedo boat de-
stroyers, sent out during the night to
reconnoiter, became separated from the
rest OF the fleet owing to the bad
weather prevailing. was surrounded by
japanese torpedo boat destroyers, and
was sunk in the fight. Five men were
saved. The official bulle.
tin this afternoon conveying the intel
ligence of the loss of another torpedo
beat destroyer and the accidental Grip
ping of another battleship was almost
as severe blow as the loss of the Pc
tropavlovsk Yesterday and 1t plunged
the whole town anew into grief.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1904-04-21

the Oldest
Medicine Columbus Ohio,
blood digestion
My physician
prescribed friend advised PerHna tried
Iva a
increased felt light and happy sad without
reliable family medicine."
derive prompt and sat-
|wrteat 10
vast bliousa andh
Of