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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14
THIS GAMBLER IS DEFIANT.
Will Make Portland Closed Town II
He is Shut Out.

Portland Journal: War has broken
out among Portland gamblers and the
city administration. Yesterday after
noon at o'clock new house, operat-
ed by James McDevitt, formerly sheriff
of Teton county. Montana, opened at
Fourth and Stark strets in elaborate
ly fited-up apartments over the Or
pheum theater. Faro was played from
that hour until IL last night. The pro-
prietor says the game win open at 4
O'Clock today. Although Chief of Po-
lice Hunt told Attorney Dan r. Muir
ply, counsel for the proprietor he
would arrest the players and seize
their apparatus If they began oper-
atoms. no officer put in an appearance
yesterday.
We will operate our games, or
no one will operate In this city" says
McDevitt.
7 will not permit McDevitt or any
others to start gambling houses" says
Chief Hunt. Il will arrest them every
day until it is so burdensome that
they will have to quit. / will not only
arrest the players, but will also seize
the apparatus and the money that may
be in sight when the officers appear.
"The orpheum people came to me,
with their counsel, late yesterday aft
ernoon," continued Mr.. Hunt, "and
asked me if they could open their
games. told them they could not;
that If they did, I would surely arrest
them. They wanted to know what
would occur then. I replied that ar
rests would be made daily, IL they per-
sisted in running. They wanted to ar
range for the payment Of fine, but
/ refused to make any negotiations.
1T is a policy Of this administration
that no more persons be allowed to
operate gambling games and when
those who are now running quit, that
viii end open gambling"
I'VE did not expect Chief Hunt
would give us permission to open our
games" said Attorney Murphy, speak
ing for Mr.. McDevitt. I'VE know the
policy Of the mayor and the adminis-
tration, but we told the chief we would
operate our games, or no one else
would run. We have expended up
wards Of $4,000 fitting up property for
operation, and we will gamble or close
the town. The chiefs threat to ar
rest players spectators and seize every
thing in sight does not disturb us, for
we will begin suit for the return Of
the property every time he seizes it,
and will get 1t. II he arrests us every
day, we viii not quit"
The Orpheum club-rooms are above
the theater and consist Of one large
room and two small ones. In the
large room are faro tables and the
roulette layout, and in the small rooms
are poker tables. A large crowd was
on hand when the games opened yes
terday, and remained throughout the
hours the games ran.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14
THOMAS IS LAUNCHED.
New Army Tender Put Into the Water
Yesterday at Ballard.

Seattle, July 1S.-With appropriate
ceremonies, the new United States
army tender Major Evan Thomas was
launched at Ballard this afternoon.
The vessel was christened by g.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14
Fire at Seattle.

Seattle, July 1.-THE Gaffney ware
house, at the foot of Pine street, in this
city, was destroyed by fire tonight. For
a time the flames threatened the water
front, but good work on the part Of
the firernen prevented them from
spreading beyond the Gaffney build
ing, one-story structure, in which
were stored hay and grain. The dam
age is estimated at $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14

The beer that made Milwaukee fam
Oas-schlItz-is always on draught at
The Grotto. otto Mikkelson. proprie-
tor sazlt.HE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to
happy, vigorous old age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14
WAR RISKS ARE HIGHER.
Capture of British Steamer Sends In.
surance Skyward.

surance Skyward.
New York, July 3.-Confscation by
the Russians of the British steamer
Allanton has caused an advance in
rates for war risks on steamers con-
ducting ordinary trade in the far east,
says a Times dispatch from London.
Lines of insurance on British steamers
warranted to carry no contraband and
to engage in no blockade running writ
ten six months ago at 2s Sd per cent
for II months are now being rein
sured at los per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-07-14

Seat sale opens Saturday morning
at Q o'clock at Grifin's Book Store.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-22
This Will Interest Many Men.

B. J. Longwell, the Wheeling
publisher, says that if anyone al,
ficted with varicocrIr or are
weak where perfect 'nrn are
strong, will send Their n,','rcss to
him at Wheeling, " Va, lsend
no money he will direct them to
a perfect cure. He will tell you
how he was cured after years of
search for relief. Hundreds have
tested this with success. Write
today. 4.2l-d&w.tf
Subsorihe for the Oil Review.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-22
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy
the sense of smell and completely
derange the whole system when
entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should
never be used except on pre-
scriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do
is ten-fold to the good you can
possibly derive from them. = Hall
Catarrh Cure, Toledo, O., contains
no mercury, and is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. In buying Hall 5 Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc. 1t is taken internally and
made in Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists pr.ce, Toe
per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the
best.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-22
CONDENSED STORIES.
How an Irish Jurors Wit Helped the
Defendant.

Defendant.
John G.. Carlisle tells a story of
his early days when he was counse!
Tor an insurance COMPANY in Ken
lucky, says the New YORK herald.
The company had brought an &C.
ton against the proprietor of a
small dry goods store which had
been destroyed by fire under rather
suspicious circumstances.
The proprietor was put on the
stand, and Mr.. Carlisle, in his ca.
gacity as counsel, undertook during
he course + cross examination to
break down the story Of the fire.
All the articles of the cTcstioner
.ere, however, of no avail, fer he
proprietor stuck to his tale and
there seemed to be little hope Of Dis
credi;ing the testimony offered by
him.
The defendant was about to leave
the box, when an 1rishman, who
had been following the testimony
with ill concealed Impotence, shout
ed out in stcntorian tones:
$50, me man, whin you'd sit fire
70 the store. We ran away, heh:
At this the unfortunate trades
man became visibly embarrassed,
suffered and spluttered and finally,
under the renewed questioning Of
Mr.. Carlisle, who was not slow to
follow up the advantage afforded by
the Celt's unexpected outburst, the
proprietor virtually admitted his
guilt, whereGpon his conyi:tion
speedily ensued.
When the proceedings were oveI
Mr.. Carlisle sought out the Irish
juror, whom he complimented on his
ready vii. "But,' said he, ''my
friend, hou id YOU come to put that
question? It certainly enabled me
to win the case"
"Ye win it?' repeated the juror
scornfully. aye win it? Be COB, |
10ythcr think done it myself"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-10-22
@|
Let's
You
/O"1k
Eocxy

Insurance cannot prevent
fire, but 1t can and does pre-
vent the ruin and suffering
that would ensue without 1t.
1t lets you down easy--sus-
tains you until you get anoth
er foothold.
represent a score OF the
oldest and best fire insurance
companies In the land, and
am giving very low rates j ust
now. TIE probability Is that
they will not be SO much lon"
ger. Better take out sufhct'
emit insurance without delay.
As every Company now
charges exactly the same rates
why not have your property
insured with a company that
Is well known In this City and
one you know has and will
pay all Its losses promptly
Here Is my list and everybody
knows that there are no better
companies on earth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

of the town has distinct foreign appearance for there
dwell Portuguese settlers from the Azores Islands
who constitute nearly half the population As YOU
walk through this section you will hear scarcely a
word of English spoken and numbers of darl-eycd
darkskinned children will YOU from the trim
little gardens that surround nearly every house The
Portuguese and their descendants and the descendants
OF the Pilgrims appear to get along we'll together
for they are bound by community of interest in the
fisheries, and ProvnCetown boast of the fer
tllty of its soil it must draw from the
In the old days when whaling perhaps the most
profitable of the enterprises engaged capturing the
denizens of the ProvnceOwn boosted of whaling
fleet OF hfty-sX sail To-day it sends only about
half dozen vessels which are mostly engaged in
seeking and capturing the sperm-whale But some
times by chance the mountain seems come to
Mohammed, for schools of backtish a species of
whale have been occasionally driven ashore. 1t has
been estimated that about twenty thousand dollars
worth of oil extracted from the last lucky vista
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

fhe place linus the har0or and fhe land
extreme end Of the cape became st
revenue TO the Pilgrim Colony SO,
Provincetown itself was first q collection OF
little summer residences for The squatter
fishermen, and was not incorporated and
called Provincetown until i7-7.
To-day the town IS long, rambling col
lection OF wooden buildings many Of them
quaint and old-fashioncd in appearance 1t
lies mostly right upon the water, for its main
street comprises the greater part Of the
place and this IS close to the waters edge
there being only a little beach There is
another long street back, higher up among
the sand hills and these two streets are inter
sected by frequent narrow little lanes contain
ing dwellings What is known as the West End
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

Dor until December >, new style, and
it was not until January that the first
general disembarkment from the ship took place
Meanwhile two important events occurred
while the Maytlower was lying at rest in Province
town Harbor-a birth and a death By some
mischance the young wife of William Brad
ford missed her footing the deck, fell over
board and was drowned and as the quaint
record runs " 1t pleased God that Mistress
White was brought abed OF some which was
called Peregrine." And So off the spot where
Provincetown now stands, the first little pill
grim born to begin its progress in America
There are no records as to when a settlement
first made at Provincetown but it is the
general opinion that the first permanent settle
ment was made in 1850. In the early days
Pilgrims claimed the right of possession of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

CdusIHS IHC snip 20 Icdk DauIN.
Then apparently satisfied with
the damage it had done, the
whale swan away from the
vessel and came to a halt about
a quarter of a mile to the wind
ward.
The Captain Of the ship, John
Cook, then patched up one of his
boats and made for the whale
In its previous attack upon the
small boats the monster had
succeeded in breaking the leg OF
the second mate and in more or
less demoralizing the rest of the
crew: but Notwithstanding the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

first rcpulsc The whale captured and kie
BY dint OF pumping and bailing the vessel W
kept atioat until she reached Fayal Island
the Azores where it found that only abo
One-haf inch of wood was left forwar
where the damage was done Had the
whale bitten Just a little harder the ship would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13
PrOvinCetown

DROVlNCETOWN. situated at thc extreme end
+ OF what Thoreau styled the barred and Blended
OF Massachusetts" IS d last going
itself and take lis proper place in history for
i reality belongs the honor generally accorded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

The Pilgrims claimed the right Of possession Of
the fishing privileges in the waters around Cape Cod
and the of the land for curing their fish During
the summer season they would go there fish and
return TO Plymouth in the fall Sometimes they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

% TlNINulI. u OtIng Tic IITSt
landing-place OF the Pilgrims. To
commemorate this important fact,
and 10 give honor where honor Is
due The spot where the first land
ing was made Is to be marked
by q high shaft OF granite Money
has been appropriated by the
Massachusetts Legislature to meet
part OF the expense. and the rest
Is being raised by popular sub
scTIptlOn.
After their long and tempest
uous voyage. the Pilgrims, doubt
les with joyful hearts, cast an
chor IN the practically land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

ton of this kind
There are few of the picturesque
and Old-time whalemen left in
Provincetown to-day. but many
whaling stories still linger about.
and are told and retold when
certain salty-looking individuals
gather to discuss subjects of i'm
portance OF past and present.
But one can rely fairly well upon
the fish stories that are told at
such gatherings, for Province
town is a local-Option town, and
its citizens seem to have a decent
regard for the truth
Though whaling has always had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13
a Schooner on the Beach

would sell the privilege 10 other parties fish for
mackerel bass cod and TO the land for curing
purposes, at rate above the tax that paid by
the Coonists always reservng their right to land
account of their first landing and occupying
the place. Thus the harbor and the land of this
extreme end Of the cape became a source OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-13

started II q shallop a small boat. to explore the
coast favorable location The party included
John Carver. the first Governor Of the Colony,
William Bradford his successor, and Miles Standish.
On December the expedition made its famous
landing a Plymouth
Through an error in punctuation IN the old record
known as Mounts Relation lMourt probably was
George Morton. who procured the publication of the
diary kept by William Bradford. the landing OF the
party made TO read taking place December 10,
instead Of the eleventh which evidently intended
Consequently 100. when the practice Of cele-
Irating the day began in New-England, the days
added 10 the old style Of date appearing in the
record in order accommodate il 10 the Gregorian
STYLE then newly adopted in England and thus the
day IS wrongly celebrated on December %, and IS
known as Forefathers Day.
This day associated IN the minds Of people gener
ally with the dav when the entire company landed
and planted their home in the new world But
the Navf1ower did not leave Provincetown har
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
l.. X. Gousd, 8 IS.
A. NJ. Harrison, LOO.
W. D. johnson. 25c.
STRoTHER.
VIM. Reid was in Paris Tuesday.
r. @. Vowel is sick.

VIM. Reid was in Paris Tuesday.
R. q. Vowel is sick.
The two children of s. w. Eliots
are quite sick with pneumonia.
The two year old child of Ed
Hohammer and wife died Thurs
day of pneumonia and was buried
Friday at Pleasant Hill.
Lloyd Mason and Earl Grubbs
returned to Quincy Monday to re-
sumo their studies.
Dennis Hougbton of Nebraska
and Ellis Houghton and sister of
Illinois are the guests of friends
here.
Mis- Mollie wilkersou returned
to school at Mexico Monday.
Mrs. Hugh Sproul and Estelle
Boatmrn are home from Mexico,
their Grandmother is much better.
Little Tommie Vowel who has
been quite sick is much better, Riy
Styles is also improved.
Jude Beam and wife entertained
quite number of friends last
wednesday night.
MISS Flora Mason returned to her
school at Middle Grove Sunday
we are sorry to say that s B
Story is in q very bad condition.
4 A Mosely aud family of Santa
Fe was the guest of relativeO here
Wednesday.
Miss Zella woOdson was the
guest of her parents in Fulton
during the holidays.
Misses Rnby and Bessie Beam
of Goss were, the guests of Miss
Sproul last week.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
SKINNER.

The Christmas bells have ceased
to chime. Many hearts have been
made merry and glad while others
have been made sorrowful and sad.
Sunday was the coolest day of
the year-also Of the winter. The
thermometer registered 100 below.
The Christmas program at
Gatewood was we'll rendered, and
enjoyed immensely by the patrons
of the school.
7. j. Gatewood spent the Xmas
holidays with his daughters in
Kansas City.
Blanton Wales and wife spent
last Sunday a week with Harve
Vance and wife.
F. L. Bruce and wife entertain
ed all their nearest neighbors last
Friday at dinner.
Richard Bruce aud wife gave a
turkey dinner to a number Of
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

friends Christine as day.
A. w. Powell gave a turkey
dinner Wednesday.
Judge H. T. Spu, ling and wife
gave a turkey dinner to relatives
Xmas week.
Glad to learn that Judge Spur
ling will in all probability get to
retain his eye which was hurt re-
Gently by nail hitting him in the
eye.
Jno. w, Rutter gave hop
around party Thursday evening.
A party was given by Roy Fad
dis Thursday evening.
Marsh Faddis gave a party last
Tuesday night week. Finch, and
stock exchange, carroms and va
rious other games were INDUCED
in.
Ida and Katie Squires gave
party to q number of their friends
Thursday night. Finch was play
ed and watch of the old year ont
and the new yearin was made.
r. Bruce and family and A.
Bruce aud family made a pleasant
visit t" o. F. Squires Sunday.
The Since" boys gave a party
to their friends last week. All re-
port good time.
At the shooting-bee at Skinner
one da yreeently VIM. Payne took
the premium for the best rife shot
and Mr.. Boyd for best shot with
shot gun. The pre- minm was a
good clock.
Miss winnie Fox of Mexico spent
part of the Christmas holidays
with her brother, Mord Fox and
family.
Miss Carrie Moore spent first
paIt Of Xmas holidays with her
friend, Miss Fonnie Jesse.
Miss Carrie Jesse visited in this
vicinity recently.
Clyde Fox spent the holidays
here.
Miss Ella waddiugtOn spent the
holidays at Benton City.
NJ. Householder had two loads
of cattle on the Chicago market
wednesday morning.
Mrs. 7. j. GatewOod took dinner
with her mother in Mexico on
Christmas day.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
NOTICE OF SHERIFPS SALE IN PARTrlON.

Virginia Fuqua, Plaintiff.
VS..
Robert H. COrnett, VIM. W. Cornett,
Thos. j. Cornett, Napoleon B. Cornett,
Sudle Cornett, Hannah Chestnut, Annie
lirice, Laura Brlce, Ella V. Prior, Josie
5. Brice, Lizzie Brice, Ralph Brico and
VIM. o. Brice, Defendants.
In the circuit court of Audran coun-
ty, Missouri.
by virtue and authority of decree
aud order of sale made by the said court,
in the above entitled cause, and of GER
titled copy thereof, dated Dec. l4th. 1903
l will on Friday, the 22nd day ofJan., 1904,
between the hours of nine o'clock in the
forenoon and five O'clock In the afternoon
Of that day az the east front door Of the
court house in the city OF Mexico IN Au-
drain county. Missouri sci. a. public
vendue, to the highest bidoer, the follow
Ing described real estate, viz: The east
half of lot 2 and all of lot in block 10,
Crlgler's addition to Martinsburg, Mo.
Terms OF sale as follows, viz; cash in
hand.
QUINCY JAMES, Sheriff.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

The literature of medicine goes to
prove cOnclusively that q duration of
life Is materially shortened by nervous
debility and the diseases which 1t entails.
Any factor, therefore, in their causatiOn
ought not to be overlooked. In the view
that Eye strain is frequent cause of
functional nervous arrangements proves
bility of doubt or cavil. il is not diff
cult to see that q hope of marked relief
or Of ultimate recovery is practically ex-
tended to many hopeless sufferers upon
whom drugs have eXerted little or no
benefit.
a few OF the troubles which result
directly from neglect in this particular
are Neuralgia, Sick Headache. Dyspepsia,
Insanity and Nervous PrustratiOn. If
you have any of the above troubles
call on
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
Two Deaths.

E. B. Keath, ST., 81 years of
age, a former citizen of Mexico,
died at his home in ChillicOthe
this week. A son, E. B. Keath,
Jr., resides here.
Rev. K. NJ. Deane, who for sew
eral years was rector of the Mexico
Episcopal church, died last We'd
nesday afternoon, death resulting
from paralysis with which he had
been suffering for a couple of
years. The funeral was held Sat
urday afternoon at the Episcopal
church, conducted by Bishop Tut
tie of st. Louis. The burial was
with Masonic honors. The follow
ing served as pail bearers; A. S.
Houston, j. G, Wilkins, j. b.
Graham, ]. F. Llewellyn, ]. j..
Steele, T. B, Duncan, j. A.
Glaudon, G. T. Allen.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07
Get Your Fees.

The following fees have been
turned over to the County Treas
urer by the Sheriff and Circuit
Clerk. You must call and get
these fees within one year or they
will be turned into the county rev.
enue fund:
john E. Smith, SO Go.
R. j. Shaner, 365.
VIM. A. Sours, 365.
Travellers Protective Assn, g. 80.
B. B.Tureman, LOO.
W. N Wicks, 40.
Allen Wheeler, LOO.
D. G. Wright, LOO.
Wabase R R, lis.
j. w. Virgins, 1865.
James Wilson, 2. %.
j. V. King, 2.75.
G.. F. Littrell, 1.55.
r. Morton, 1875.
Miss Mokky, 2.25.
Fl. Q. Mcfall, 80cents.
G. S. McClurg, 1865.
Sam j. Otta. 1875.
Chas. G. Poore, $3.50.
Ben Peyton, 4,50.
- Richardson, 25c.
s. B. Roby, 1905.
U. N. Reid. AGO.
j. w. Renner, SOC.
j. H. Sanford, LOO.
j. R. Shultz, 1.60.
H. 3. Stone, $3.50.
j. H. Fuel, 45c.
w. o. Kicks, SOC.
j. A. Edwards, $40.
p. s. mckinney, 1925.
W. R. Winscott. 2,95.
Ben F. Brady, 200.
w. r, Baldwin, 200.
John Brooks, $50
NJ. b. Cowan, 3.65.
q. w. Dow, 1870,
Ed. F. Dolly 100.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

Taxes are levied in Sweden ac-
cording to a mans weight. A man
weighing 180lbs. pays a greater
tax than one weighing only 1874.
Same way with Leslie Ferris Steel
Ranges and Cook Stoves, big
heavy range is worth, say, $40,
while lighter one may be only
$500. Leslie has all kinds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-01-07

People are getting scared of the
alter buildings. Charlie Casper was
down at st. Louis last week aud IL
friend asked him to go to perfor-
nance and Charlie answered, BE
burned if I'll do it, my memory is
not yet short on that Chicago dis
astern