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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Cholera at saItanabad.

Washington, June 24.-vice Consul
John Tyler at Teheran has notified the
state department that there were $50
cases of cholera at Saltanabad, which
is the principal center of the Persian
carpet trade with America. The con-
sui has warned agents not to make
chipments for the present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Steamer Overdue.

San Francisco. June 2l.-The steam
er 81. Paul, which sailed from San
Francisco on June 2 for Nome, has
not yet been heard from. The ST.
Paul is now about ten days late, and
as there Is heavier inflow OF Ice
than usual, II Is feared she Is In
trouble.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Famous Horse Sold.

New York. June 24.-Lord Brilliant,
the famous show horse owned by w.
T. White Of Cleveland, o., has been
purchased by John Gerken Of this city.
The price was not made public.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Milwaukee Flooded.

Milwaukee, VIA. June 2i.--Two ana
one-half inches of rain fell In about an
hour this afternoon. doing thousands
OF dollars OF damage.
The city hall basement was flooded
TO the extent OF a foot. and nearly
every basement In the business Sec
tlon OF the city was flooded by water
backing up from the sewers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Embalmsd ssof for Russian rrooo..

81. Petersburg. June 24.--The war
Office has adopted the Morgan process
OF preserving fresh meat for an army
in the field. A corps Of men is being
prepared to be sent to Manchuria to
take charge of the army slaughter
houses.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
WON GLOBE TROPHY.
outoems Of Shooting Tournament at
Pendleton.

Pendleton, Ore, June .24-E. r. Con-
farr OF Livingston, Mont. winner Of
two medals In the first days shoot,
today in class match won the Globe
trophy, the most coveted and valuable
trophy Of the tournament. e. e. Ellis
Of Seattle won the walla Walla Brown
lee medal. The shooting today was
excellent The weather was almost
perfect, and all contestants were in
good condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-25
Waleott Wins.

Baltimore, June 24.-Joe walcottA
welterweight champion of America,
won the decision over Mike Donovan
OF Rochester, n. T.. tonight in a 10
round bout.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

1t is reported that the Postofflce
Department will not confine its
crusade to the exclusion from the
mails of patent medicines aud nos
trums where chemical analyses re-
veal premeditated fraud ON the
part of the manufacturers and dis.
tributors, but will include in It's
vigorous prosecution quack doctors
as we'll.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11


According to the London Medi-
cal Record the average weight of
boys at birth is little more; and
of girls a little less, than six and
a half pounds. For nine years
the sexes are nearly equal in their
growth; but then the boys range
rapidly ahead. SO that at twenty
they average about l43 pounds,
and young women of the same age
but 100. At thilty-five a man
generally reaches his heaviest, at
about 152 pounds; but women
slowly increase until fifty, when
they average about l2s pounds.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

The sentiment in favor Of John
Sharp Williams, of Mississippi,
for the vice presidential nomination
seems to be taking we'll iu all
parts of the country. Every Dem
ocratic paper, both North and
South, that has commented on it,
so far as we have seen, has had
something favorable to say with
respect to it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

The Government has four large
battle ships under construction
which arc more than half compile
ted. aud nine others which are
under way. The Ohio is yearly
done, while the Mississippi and
Idaho have just been commenced.
In short time the U. S. navy
will rank third Of all the navles
of tne world.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11
THAT IHRoBBlNc HEADACHE.

Would t;nickly leave you, if Won use d
nr. Kings New life Fills Thousands
of sufferers have proved th-ir riatchless
merit for Sick. and Nervous Headaches
They make pure blooi and bull up
your health. Only Csc Monev back it
not cu1ed. Sold by J. J.. Watkins, at
the City Drug Store
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

The bill introduced in the legis
lature proposing proportlonment
of taxes for the maintenance of
white and colored schools, accor-
ding to the amount of taxes paid
in by the two races, was killed by
the committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

Ohio has come to the front with q
new injunction. 1t was granted to a
man to prevent his wife from going
on strike, and now she has got to
90 all the house work or be in con-
tempt Of court.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11
" PARISH, LA. SATURDAY, June II, 1904.

The Democratic National Con-
vention of 1852 was in session for
six days, and forty.nlne ballots
were taken on the nomination Of a
candidate for President. franklin
Pierce did not receive vote unit!
the fortieth ballot, when twenty
nine were cast for him. On the
forty ninth ballot he was unani-
mously Dominsted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

| The saw rs cure tor consump-
, tlon is something new, yet that is
what DR.. G. A. Bucklln, of New
York, advocates. There Is no use
sending consumptive patents TO
Arizona or Colorado or other high
attitudes for rarified air, he says,
when all oxygen that a patient
needs may be had Il, home. Cat
out the lower turbinated bones Of
the nose, he says, and the trick Is
done. Removal Of the bones per-
mlts of the inhalation of a greater
volume of air, and that is what
the patient needs. Prize fighters
aud other athletics frequently sub
init to a enoseboring' operation
to increase their breathing capaci-
ty, and greater breathing capacity
is what the consumptive patient
needs, according to this doctor.
The operation, he says, Is nearly
painless, and be has never known
1t to fail of good results.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11
When next Memorial Day comes

When next Memorial Day comes
the old soldiers of the Civil war
can hardly find fault with the
Government or claim that Repub
lies are ungrateful. The amount
annually spent for pensions is ap-
proximately sl37, 100000, and
this will he swel!ed several million
of dollars a month until all the G2
year old soldiers have been pen.
stoned. Already the Pension Bu-
rean in Washington employs 1900
clerks, and there are four hundred
others in various parts of the
country. This is equal to two
full regiments Of soldiers.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

The sentiment in favor of John
Sharp Williams for the vice presl-
Dental nomination seems to be
taking we'll in all parts of the
country Every Democratic paper,
both North and South, that has
commented on it, so far as we
have seen, has had something ia,
vorable to say with respect to It.
1t would be graceful thing on
the part Of the Northern and West
ern Democrats to work up
Williams boom aud put the bril-
liant Southener on the ticket with
Judge Parker.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11
T..
Dixon Academy

Covingtoh, La
The school divided into three terms as follows
FALL TERM SEPTEMBER 2sth, TO DECEMBER 2lt. 1903
WINTER TERM. JANUARY 2no TO MARCH 22nd, 1917
SPRING TERM MARCH 22nd TO JUNE 18th, 1904
No Student will be Received for Shorter Period thar One Tenn
- Charges for Day Pupils: ]2
Primary Grade So 90 Per ERIN
Grammar Grade SO 90 Per Term
ALL DUES PAYABLE EACH TERN IN ADVANCE
VIM. A. DIXON, Principal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

H. j. Horn, recently chosen gen
eral manager of the Northern ia"
c,tic Railroad, entered the service
of that corporation as a draughts,
man fifteen years ago, receiving
$50 a month pay. His advance has
been steady. until now, at the age
of 40, he finds reward in his pres.
ent position. Howard Elliot,
President OF the road, has hab sim.
liar experience having begun work
with surveying party twenty
yers ago.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

Since eating watermelon has
killed a negro at Trenton, there is
no dependence to be placed on any
form of food. Memphis News,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-11

At the general conference OF
the Methodist Church in Los An
geles, California, resolution was
adopted conde mning the action OF
several leading hotels in refusing
70 entertdln negro delegates. fhe
same meeting censured Governor
Vardaman. of Mississippi. for his
views on the race question and de-
msnded Congressional assistance
in securing equitable distribution
of school funds in the Southern
! States.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

tions from any corporation is false
hood
RECALLS HILL CAMPAIGN
The assertion that there has been made
I'm my behalf, and by my authority by
Mr. Cortelyou or by any one else any
pledge or promise. or that there has been
any understanding az TO future immu-
mites or BENEFITS. in recoArition OF any
contribution from any course. is a wicked
falsehood.
THAT Mr.. PsrN<er should desire to avoid
the discussion OF principles / can well
understand. SO far, II is but the bare
truth TO say that he has not attacked
us on any matter OF principle or upon
any action OF the government, save after
irst misstating the principle OF that ac-
ton.
But ] cannot understand how any
honor" BILE man. a candidate for the high
est office in the gift of the people. can
take refuge. not merely in personalities,
but in such base and unworthy per-
sonalities.
'Tf l deemed Il necessary TO support
my fiat denial by any evidence would
ask all men OF common sense TO ponder
we'll what has been done in this cam
paign by Mr.. Cortelyou and to compare
with what Mr.. Parker himself did when
he was managing Mr.. Hills campaign
been done as regards the great corpora
tions and moneyed interests under this
administration with what was done under
the last Democratic administration while
Mr.. olney was attorney general.
SHALL HAVE SQUARE DEAL.
II would ask all honest men whether
they seriously deem II possible that the
course this administration has taken In
every matter. from the Northern Sc
anthracite coal strike. II compatible with
any theory OF public behavior save the
theory OF doing exact justice to all men,
without fear and without favoritism-
IT would ask all honest and fair-minded
men to remember that the agents through
whom have worked are Mr.. Knox and
Mr.. Moody in the department OF justice.
Mr.. Cortleyou In the department OF COM
merce and labor and Mr.. GARFIELD In the
bureau of corporations. and that no such
act OF infamy as MIR. Parker charges
could have been done without all these
men being parties to H.
THE statements made by Mr.. Parker
are unqualinedly and atrociously false.
LAS Mr.. Cortelyou has said TO me more
than once during this campaign. II elect.
ed. I shall go into the presidency un.
hampered by any pledge. promise or
understanding OF any kind sort or de-
scription. save my promise. made OPEN
ly to the American people. that so far
as In my power lies I shall see 10 e
! that every man has a square deal, no
less and no more.
(Signed)
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
Is catsrrh Your Lite's cIoud7-Emi.
nent nose and throat specialists In daily
practice highly recommend DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder as safe sure. perma-
nent. painless and harmless in all cases
Of cold In the head. tonsilitis. hoarsenesS
and catarrh. 1t gives relief in ten min
utes and banishes the disease like magic.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
PARK MUSIC HALL.

For the coming week at the Park Music
Hall there will be an entire change in
the performance. The burlesque new TO
est presented here in some time. is called
The Japskys' and is funny satirical re-
sumo Of Russo-Japanese affairs. the book
being by Louis LeLange and the music
BY Bilue Taylor rhe purlesque abounds
n good lyrics while tho music is catchy
30 degree
4 splendid company Of 50 people has
been i'm rehearsal for some weeks that the
opening performance may be perfect. The
costumes are brilliant and new as Is also
the scenery. The scene Is laid at the
japanese embassy In Korea. There Is a
host of pretty girls. dancers and singers
In the chorus.
The vaudeville list is entirely new and
is stronger than is usual with vaudeville
shows johnson. Davenport and Lovelle,
The Students and the Rube." have a
comedy act said by the Boston Herald
last week to be full of laughs The Three
Polos contribute sensational European
athletic act including some exception
nj horizontal bar work The Majestic
Musical Four are leaders in their line,
The Herald saying Of them that their
work was remarkable for SIS excellence
on the wind instruments. The Browning
sisters and their company are novelty
singers and dancers, Bennett and Rich
are excellent Dutch comedians, Lily
Blordeli Is a singer OF unusual ability
The first week has shown that the ven
tilating facilities AZ the Park Music Hail
are perfect and that there is no difficulty
ia caring for tho smoke Performances
are given afternoon and evening and the
biz runs for the week. IL Will be sue
ceeded for the following week by the bur-
lesaue. ''Tiddledewlnks.' with strong
oJo and a large and shapely chorus.
There Will be- special midnight per-
fornance on Election day night ana esec-
ton returns will be read from the stage.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Q very popular part of the performance.
end they, together with the rest of the
entire cast will be seen throughout the
engagement at the Opera House.
Thomas w Ross who made so favora-
bic an impression when here last season.
s,ill plays the title role, and supporting
hirr are Mss Katherine Mulkins. IN the
character of Pert. his sweetheart; Dave
Rrsham Jr as the never forgotten race
track tout; Charles Willard, as the unch-
uous Uncle Jerry: w. r. Clark as
the southern Judge. Joseph Wilkes as
old Barlow. the banker, Harriet Worth
ington, as Sadie; Wallace Worseley as
Arthur Kendall: Lydia Dickson, as Gym
thy. and nearly l5O others.
The story has been tersely termed a tale
Of love and. luck. 1t tells Of manly.
sportive young American with a nimbie
wit and clean record, unblemshed by
even the slightest streak OF yellow. lie
Ia living off the race track betting ring
until he chances To meet Pert, the pretty
daughter OF country banker He fails
sn love with her and tries his hand at le-
e1tirste employment In her little nome
town OF Clarksville. Ark, until he rs
discovered by the banker making love 10
Pert and Is ordered OF the premises. be
cause OF his being race track gam
bier" The banker. however, agrees TO
receive him again, ". within year ne
returns with 5000 which he has earned
honestly"
In nariing- Peri gives to Checkers her
keepsake. an old 5o-doilnr gold piece,
Checkers departs aud turns up next az
the Washington Park race track durine
the Worlds Fsir IN Chicago. lie has
had nothing but hard luck But he has
kent his promise 20 Pert not to gamble
and his appearance iu the betting ring
e due to his hope TO see a we'll to-do man
whom he Checkers. once helped. Whiie
there. he learns BY chance OF long shot
q. a 700 TO / He has no money push
Miller a young race track tout, ana
friend OF his former days, who knows
Checkers romance. urges him 60 bet the
gold piece Checkers Indignantly refuses
Push" points out that the oacker OF
the horse Remorse Is big owner VINO
knows what ne is doing and Is oettlng or
the horse himself very heavily. FOLLOW
Dc wise money while you've got oe
chance" says Push.
But Checkers still refuses Then Push
reminds him that if he wins. he viii nave
the 5000 demanded by Perts father.
Enough % 60 back 10 ClarSsvillt Win!
Checkers exclaims and makes the bet
Aeter one OF the most strenuous scenes
IN the history of the stage and In which
Checker IS torn bv the conflicting emo-
tions OF shame at having broken MS
promise TO Pert. and e.sO by the great
hope Of winning stake which means 40
much 70 him, he wins.
In the last act, Checkers. by the clever
use OF his s5oo0. saves the bank Of Perts
father from ruin and all ends happily.
'rhe cast is "A large one ana TIE production
too But the presentation in Prct.dcn
VIII he identical with thar in NeW YORK
~ every detail
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
EMPIRE THEATRE.

In "A Fight ETor Love. Robert fitz-
simmons. pugilist actor. has one OF the
best plays ia which he has ever appeared.
The piece wac written by Hal Reid who
is responsible for other successful melo-
dramas and who IN this one had the
assistance OF the actor himself. Mr..
Fitzsimmons plays Robert Fitzsiumons.
gentleman OF leisure. and IL ably assisted
by a company headed by Miss Julia May
Clifford. in private life Mrs. FftzsimmonsS
and on the stage Miss Vivian Ellington,
daughter OF a New York banker.
"Fitz" has a chance TO shoe q horse
after making the shoe at a forge on the
stage and also appears IN four-round
go IN which he takes the place OF
pusilist>~Vho Is unable TO be present by
res son OF the fact that the viliainess has
"doped" him. thereby hoping that the
heroine's father. the New York banker
may lose large sum Of money, IL not
more For the banker has bet much OF
his substance on this unknown and seems
likely 10 lose heavily by his absence when
Fitzsimmons the unwelcome-to the
father-sutor for the hand OF the banker 5
daughter. comes to the rescue and gives
Il good 10 that other scrspper The bout
Is always a lively one and affords an ex-
cellent chance to see FitzsimmonS pc
culisr ring generalship.
"Fltz" gets his chance to make a shoe
and put II on the horse through the
villain, who takes Miss Ellington, the
bankers daughter out driving and pays
the village blacksmith 20 hx a shoe so
that the horse will cast IL. thereby max
ing IL impossible for the girl 10 go home
that night and making her marriage with
him necessary.
But 'Lanky Bob Is right there, and
the shoe is made and put on. the girl Is
saved and the blacksmith. who thinks he
IL a scrspper and who under that inn
preston starts TO mix It up with Bob. is
put down and out In one good. swift
punch. Then he saves the house of the
banker from being burglarized, captures
the burglar and what is the use OF telling
the story here? "A Fight For Love
comes to the Empire theatre next week.
ard you can see II for yourself. Elec-
tion returns will be read from the stage
Tuesday night and the service will be
complete.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

ing pantomime. comedy. dancing and
acrobatic featS. and some novel ste, eopti-
con pictures thrown on the figures during
their work enhances the effectiveness The
act finishes with beautiful electrical
trs sfurmation Eccne. Tho act Is es-
pecially entertaining for the little people.
Laura Millard. the gifted operatic
vocalist. will be 6 big drawing card for
music lovers Miss Millard has a beau
tiful soprano voice cf great range and
power. and her selections will include
high class ballads She was formerly
Identified with the Castle Square Opera
company and THE Geisha." The -Four
Rianes will give an hilariously funny
novelty scroratic act called I'm Africa"
In which all four members OF the troupe
make UP as monkeys This act too, viii
appeal TO the little people. Leroy and
clayton will appear In funny Irish
comedy sketch, "A Horse on Hogan" and
Charles Kenna is sure 10 repeat his big
hit OF last season IN his amusng satire,
THE Fakir''
The Brittons, among the very best OF
colorcd comedians. dancers and singers.
viii give some excellent eccentric dancing
and some OF the latest coon songs and
CarIotta Delmar VIII appear IN some
difficult bicycle feats Pierce and Maizee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

Cohan's laughable sketch has made a
promise TO his wife. Miss Fuller. never
10 bet again. ana. instead of making one
bet he makes several, each tunnier for
the audience. but more embarrassing for
him than the other.
James J. Morton. known far and near
as "The Fellow OF Inhnite Jest" will be
one of the chief funmakers OF the bill,
Offering his irresistibly funny rigmarole
OF nonsense Mr.. Morton is the funniest
comedian in vaudeville without a single
exception. His style is distinctly his own,
and the most blase theatregoer finds IL
impossible 10 restrain his laughter at Mr.
Morton's fun PoWelrs Marionettes, ii
rect from the Casino de Parts, Paris. Will
make their American debut. This act
is said 10 be the most elaborate and inter-
esting mankin seen In America for many
years The little wooden figures give a
complete theatrical performance, includ-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Reiley aud Woods BurlssqUe company
viii make their appearance az the Vest
minister theatre next Monday for week 3
engagcn4enL
This company has been before the public
for the past y years. and t. one Of the
eev thai improves In addition to the
pick OF vaudeville artists. great care has
been taken IN the staging Of the pisce.
and scenery. electrical effects. costumes
and everything that II required TO make
the company a success are provided The
'oliowins we'll known performers vii
ssri-a M. Pat Reiley IN his funrakine
EFFORTS: The Century Comedy -Four. vocal
is- anu comedians. Mics Dora Pelletier
a charming vocalist. orfh and Fern
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
kf'-RS THEATRE.

Fred Hallen and Mollie Fuller are sure
10 be given a rousing reception "a keith's
next week when theS make their re-
appearance. hr. Hslien has legion ~
friends and admirers IN every city ~ the
globe, being remembered a. formerly co..
star with Joe Hart. known as Ialler
and Hart. Mr. Halien and Mis- Frller
are fortunate in having secured What ,s
said 90 be the funniest sketch in vaude-
willie 90 present THE II GATED "Eiec.
sion Bets" and r. from the pen OF George
N Cohan. II IL particularly appropriate
NJ an Offering for election week foT
doubtlese during The next week there vii
cs many people paving some absurd bet
made on the election a. fhsre ususll,
erA
zhs man portrayal ~ W.. Uaisn IN Nr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

~checkers. the big character comedy
peen here last season will be the at
traction at the Providence Opera House
next week There seems TO be no doubt
Of the genuine popularity OF this drama
iiEation OF Henry NJ Blossom, Jr. book
OF the same name. 1t has not only lnlsh-
ed a three months run at the Academy
OF Music New York. but the engagement
~as the fourth played in that city in
the pact year. Moreover the play is booked
for a return engagement at another thea
tire there al an early date.
Since Checkers was here last sea-
son. the management has added a group
OF dancing pickaninnles While there
was no part In the play requiring such
STRENGTHENING the newspaper comments
snow that the pickaninnles have become
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"

Is Catarrh Your life's CIoud7-Tmi.
nent nose and throat specialists in daily
practice highly recommend DR.. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder as safe. sure. perma-
nent, painless and harmless in all cases
OF cold in the head tonsilitis. hoarsenesS
and catarrh. 1t gives relief in ten min
utes and banishes the disease like magic.
--16.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-11-05

will give their pleasing vocal act intro
ducing some beautiful costumes MAY
Evans VIII offer her wnistling mutations.
The Maginevs viii b. seen Nv a trapeZc
act: Newell and Niolo will he heard ln
Instrumental selections and the biograph
IS special feature will offer vert inter-
esting picture OF Illicit diStiins OF
whiskey in the kentucky mountains,
called "Ihe Moonshiners.