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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-19

The movement started last night for q goa wall
along the water front is one of the most important
steps ever undertaken in Astoria Certain if is il
the city IS ever to attain commercial greatness tho
water front must be improved The time is ripe tc
make the Improvement, which will be far less ex.
pensive than at later date when the front ie Iinod
win warehouses; Every property owner should at
tend the meeting Tuesday night IT is to his inter.
ests TO do so
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-19

The National Woman Suffrage Association hoo
announced It's determination Of meeting in Portland
IN 1903 We thank the association for the warnno
and hope to be out Of the state at the time of the con-
venton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-19

II has been pertinenty suggested that the society
reporters will thrive at Port Arthur, where sur
PRISE party or an engagement takes place almost
daily.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30
DoBBlNS & EWING.
20 and % West Seventh st.
Both Phones z3 Columbia, Tenn.

time passed whar sne was at. Huh.
Talk about trouble, George, yoren
hain't circumstance! l had jest got
married, an everything looked bright
1T was at an election. The Teller
was friend o. mine. but few years
younger. We was on opposite sides
an had sharp words. The lie was
passed, an then we come together.
Some O. the crowd parted us, but 1 was
ragin' demon. l was q drinkin' man
then-that is, took dram occasion
ally-an' got full an went home fer
a revolver. Then set out to find i'm.
1t was about 10 o'clock at night when
] run acrost Inn at livery stable, a
old shack at t'other end o. the town.
He was In the back end with Hank
Williams. tue man that run 1t, an
heard I'm tellin' Hank good night an
seed i'm a-comin. didn't know what
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30
CHAPTER Nv CONTINUED.

Takfhg sw1rr. sreaay srrlue ror
ward, the young man laid his hands OF
the merchants shoulders and forced
him back to his seat on the bed. "No,
he said; you don't leave here tonight
until you have answered my question
Ind satisfied me- vi
Hillyer leaned forward, his face in
his hands, end groaned.
"Then, George, III be obliged to
speak OF something that has not passed
my lips in thirty years, but maybe it is
best fer me to do 1t. considerin' every
thing. Set down. kin talk better if
you won't stand SO close an look at
me so straight You've had yore trou-
BILE, an eff you have the heart I think
you have you'll be sorry fer me, an me
an you maybe will be truer friends in
the future. CT me time. Ill git 1t
out"
George Buckley threw himself into
the chair at the table. There was a
pause. A train passed Oh the track
within twenty yards Of the rear door
Of the warehouse, and the floor shook
A pistol shot was heard, followed by
the yelping of wounded dog at the
other end of the street. The town slept
George" began the merchant in
strange husky voice, you are now
meetin the biggest trouble of yore
whole life. was jest about yore age,
an everything was about as promisin'.
when my trouble overlook me. George"
the old man gulped-"did you ever
hear that I-killed Teller Jest at the
close O. the war?
Buckley stared steadily, his 5rows
raised. i
Il think-yes, knew about it. But
didn't think you''- The young man
seemed unable, ITO formulate his
thoughts into words. Il knew you
were acquitted and that nobody blamed
you"
"Yes, was acquitted. but how-ah.
how? You wonder why you was sc,
lected to go through yore present trial, |
an I've wondered many an many II
time why mine was put Oh me. The |
whole world thinks I don't bother
about it, but few folks know about the
vermin that's gnawin' at the secret
souls of their neighbours. Why, my
own wife don't know my feelin's.
reckon she, thinks I'm as happy as the
average man, That's the trouble with
iest--jest that sort Of a thing. 1t hain't
what folks will dare mention TO the
person concerned, an somehow he
never kin bring it up. said I'd aever
had II mentioned to me. but ! did
about five year ago. ia been maxim
, sort of pet of little, yaller haired
.hild stoppin' at the Johnston house
With her ma fer the summer. an' one
lay, settin up thar III the office, I.t,icls
er on my. knee. Size sJrter squirmed
VI, an when asked 'er what was the
natter she said slied heard I'd killed
| man. II set me back SO that didn't
letaln 'er TN she looked scared ever
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30
7HB STAMP OF TRUTH
Columbia Residents Know 1t
Well.

| There is the stamp of truth CD
state m emit endorsed by people we know
by our friends and neigh bors. The fol-
lowing experience ola Colum bia citizen
| : but one case of scores right here at
home.
st. Il White, auctioneer and City
Alderman, residing at 46 South High
street says: "For some years had
more or less trouble with my
back and then spells OF sharp
utting pans. Usually the attacks
we're brought on when unthinkiDgly
stopped or Strengthened after STOPPING
difficulty with the kidney secre-
tions caused me great deal II annoy
ance, especially at night, and oftimes
7 was forced to rise, several times
thus greatly disturbing my rest. When !
saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised
and especially recommended for my
trouble / got n box at Adams IL Martins
drug store. After using them few days
noticed a marked improvement in my
condition. kept on taking the pills
and as result the pain in my back was
relieved and the trouble with the kid.
ney secretions was corrected. You may
publish my statement at any time and
will always do all ! can to let the value
OF Doans Kidney Pills be known"
For sale by all dealers. Price soc,
Foster-Milb' IN Co, Buffalo, N. r., sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name "poans" and
take no other ~
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30


apdr."
I was a-doin'-as God is my judge, /
didn't. hated i'm with the hate of
hell, an wanted-I wanted i'm out
of the way. l drawed as he come
nigh, an l think l cussed i'm. l re-
member he was again right at me
scared-scared mighty nigh out O his
senses. He raised his hans sorter,
like a body will to ward off anything,
but the revolver was aimed right, an
cooked an easy on trigger, an it went
off," s
Hillyer paused. His hands were fold
ed sone in the other, and both were
quivering. George Buckley wasastaf-
ing at him with bewildered fixity, his
long, slender hand stayed in his heavy
hair. es
I'm sorter scared at the sound O. my
own voice. said Hillyer. s'fts like
somebody else was a-tellin' about 1t.
hain't even whispered it to myself
An in all my prayers in regard to 1t |
never have spoke his name ur the name
O. the crime. always said, You know
what | mean, Lord. Show me how to
unload 1t. -Illlyey swallowed
she fell dead in his tracks. | was
sober In second heard williams
a-comin', an when he seed me an tho
smokin pistol an my decd he give a
little cry an started to break an run,
but th'owed the revolver down an
called to i'm an begged i'm not 10
leave. Then | stood in a boss stall
while he went am examined body
| couldn't fetch 1t. Then he come back
to me an told me Lynn Hambrlaht
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30

you nave made Il man or me tonight
You've taught me a great lesson You
met your trouble as early in life as |
am meeting mins. and vet you have
borne yours like soldier for thirty
years. I've been coward, weak and
Sinking. but from tonight on TIM go
Ing to fight as you have done You've
saved me, Mr.. Hillyer." Buckley turn
ed the old mans face toward him.
You know | never had a father |
could love and respect, but love and
venerate you, sir You can count on
me. Mr.. Hillyer. was drunk when
spoke as | did just now. I'm sober
now. l hope you will pardon me-"
4"Oh, George" That was all the old
man could say, be had begun to sob
like child.
Buckley took up the lamp. YES" he
room, I'm all right now, Mr.. Hillyer.
An hour ago l had nothing to encour-
age me to keep on, but you have set
me on my feet. Your long trouble has
made good man of you; perhaps Prov
Idence intends to give me the same sort
Of chance. If that's the plan, III accept
the terms. for I'd go through 1t all to be
rs good as you are, even when my
head is white and l stoop over the
grave. What you did in blind, youth
ful passion was nothing-nothing! My
lotions tonight on account Of what
cannot help were simply insanity"
tTo BE CONTINUED
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30

He came upon Buckley tDiiia on his side.
CROPPED ON. Presently he came upon
Buckley lying on his side behind a
great pile of corn In bags.
I'm sorry to bother YOU" the young
man said humbly but I've got my
foot caught in hole in the floor, and |
can't possibly get ii OUT
"0h, Georgew the merchant, gasped,
and, placing the lamp on the floor, he
raised the young man in his arms, and
together they managed TO release the
imprisoned member
"Thank you, Mr.. fIIilyer." The arm
of the young man still lay on the old
mans shoulder, and insteutiof re,nov-
ing II he pressed II down tenderly,
II want TO say something" he said
"5ut I'm afraid cant. Mr.. Hillyer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-12-30
DOM DON'T BE. BE HUMBUGGED|
Look Out For the Oily Tongued Agent Who is
Here Today and Gone Tomorrow.
We selling The best hoe of Aaheablsand Steel RAM
epey sold IN Columbia.

We selling The best Hos of aHea6lsand Steel Ranges
evey sold in Columbia.
We make y Frugal 4-hOe range complete e25
with full line Of r innings for 9oO
King " ieable 6cap asbestos lined range, ak
with full line of trle coated vessels for W.
This
pound hammer and t0iH break,
Also the celebrated Columbia Range with
reservoir and top closet complete, trimmed from 81 $50
Let Thanksgiving
Enterprise Cook Stoves, Black and Royal Oak Stoves. Palmetto
Step Stoves from S. so $500.
Can make you prices He attn s't,ts, inds
ranging from $I.75 to $4,000.
Hoo KilHnu TINE is here and we make you some
+AO5 Alli1li0 killing pric I'd cans, meat cutters
scad bottoms butcher knives and Kitchen knives
good kitchen knives for s5c.
Sporting Goods Single s.o sIOo Double suns
shells, rifles airguns,
Our New Tennessee w agOn HAS Has R the
oned timber light draft deep
skeins, oak hubs See our $500 wagon breechng.
Oliver Gh PloWS ARE he the best ea Ask Is your neigh
Our FURNITURE Is the c ess, in in Columbia
HOLIDAY Goods ARE fast arriving Come early
glass silver bronzed goods lamps Its
We better than house this To
harvest good seed to build God trade
sell and this have done years Our
proves it Awaiting call yours truly,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Marked Interest in the Great An.
nual Event is Manifested in
Many Ways
VISITORS FROM ALL SECTIONS.
Meetings viii be Held Sunday, Mon.
day, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Other Conference Events.

The seventy-fourth annual conference
OF the Church OF Jesus Christ Of Latter
day Saints opens In the Tabernacle to.
morrow morning at 10 O'clock That the
conference will be largely attended is
evident from the fact that the past
day or so the railroads have been tax.
ed to the utmost to handle the crowds
coming this way. From all points Of the
compass covering a radius OF between
700 and 500 miles the passenger bust.
ness has been exceptionally heavy and
n prominent railroad man IL authority
for the statement that the conference
VIII be the best attended since the dedi-
cation of the Salt Lake Temple II
years ago,
Tomorrow here will be two general
meetings, morning and afternoon,
while In the evening the general con-
ference OF the Doseret Sunday School
Union will be held. There will also be
meetings on Monday. April 4, and Wed.
nesday, April 6, the latter date COM
memorating the organization OF the
Church "a years ago.
During the conference season the diff
ferent missions and conferences Of the
Church Will hold reullons, nearly all of
which have been duly announced in
these columns. Another event OF the
season, usually hailed with delight by
conference visitors, viii be the big con-
cert IN the Tabernacle Tuesday night In
aid OF the fund for the erection Of the
Stockholm Westinghouse. A splendid
program has been arranged and doubt
less the entertainment viii be literally
patronlzed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

the other companies have done Argu-
ment was Of no avail, and by vote OF
so to 80 decided not to reconsider their
previous action. The directors declared
that the courts had given them 50 sec.
ond feet and they proposed 10 hold out
for that amount. j. y. II, McAllister
and Water Commissioner J, Fewson
Smith, Jr,. showed the meeting that
II the South Jordan company had re-
ceived only It's fair proportion last year
1t would have received a trine over SO
second feet, but that did no good, and
the so second feet proposition was de-
feated. Col. Il, f. Holmes State En-
gineer Doremus and f. S. Richards OF
the general committee were present and
advised action similar to that taken by
the other companies, but to no purpose
The general committee viii meet next
week to decide what TO do.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Commercial Club Committee on
Public Sanitation Makes
An Appeal
NOW IS The ACCEPTED Time.
If This Request is Complied With 1t
Will Reduce Disease and Sick.
ness to a Minimum.

The Commercial club committee on
public sanitation and public welfare,
by Herman Harms chairman. makes
the following appeal to the citizens Of
Salt Lake
The spring season is at hand as well
as the Spring cleaning" During the
fall and winter months more or less
rubbish, dirt, old cans, ashes, etc, have
accumulated around your home, in the
back yards, alleys, vacant lots and
other places. II Is a we'll known fact
that II this filth and dirt are allowed
to remain undisturbed, II will soon be-
come the breeding place OF lnnumer-
able germs and eventually the causing
OF more or less sickness In the COM
munity.
While commencing the good work
done by our boards OF health, yet it is
impossible for a few individuals to
look after all the premises OF
this city. II Is for this reason that
the Commercial club, through the coll
umns Of our daily papers, make an
earnest and urgent appeal to you and
every citizen of this city 10 give your
premises, at once, a thorough clean-
ing up" The back yards should be
freed from all accumulated rubbish
the grease traps cess pools and out
houses cleaned out and disinfected
The dislnfectant may be optional but
a cheap and effective one, within the
reach of all Is common burning lime,
or still better one, chloride OF lime
An abundant sprinkling Of either,
wherever needed, will soon destroy
germ life and thus eradicate the cause
of great deal Of sickness aud death
Salt Lake ENJOYS EXCEPTION, natu-
raj Advantages from sanitary stand
point and there Is r0 reason why with
the united efforts Of all, our city cam
not be freed from the periodical re-
turns Of sickness and disease She
appeals 10 you to do your part and
the community acting as enc can md
viii make Salt Lake City the clean
est, prettiest and healthlest city on
ear,h
DO your duty. clean up and the re-
suits Will not be wanting,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Utah's Tree-pIantinS Day is April 18Th.
the the State official Paper Given
o the

ing woods and vines This duty IL
especially enjoined uson those who
preside In our schools In inviting the
youth to join In planting and prun-
ing and adjoining, not only our private
possessions but also our public places
and ways, let them also be taught
that though one may plant and
another may water, the Great
Creator will surely give the
increase, In pleasure and health and
profit to those who shall in due time be
permitted to enjoy the fruits OF these
labOrs. Thus shall the love of home
and country alike be stimulated, thus
shall our beloved state become more
prosperous and beautiful. and thus
shall We Of today come TO the acqulsi-
ton OF that great inherltance-th graf
ltude which shall cause future gener-
atoms to rise up and call US blessed.
In testimony whereof | have hereun-
to set my hand and caused the great
seal of the state Of Utah to be hereto
affixed, this End day OF April, 1904.
(Seal) HEBER NJ. WELLS.
BY the governor
j. 4. HAMMOND,
Secretary Of State.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
lNQUlRlNG INTO
BEEF TRUST
OPERATIONS.

st. Louis, April A corps Of
agents Of the United States de-
partment Of commerce is In ST.
Louis, inqulrlng into the opera
tions Of the so.called beef trust.
Their names and movements are
kept secret.
According to information they
have been sent here by secy.
'ortelyou, In accordance with a
resolution OF Congress, instruct
ing him to investigate "the cause
OF the alleged low prices OF beef
cattle In the United States In
July. ana the unusually large
margin between the prices of
beef cattle and the selling OF
fresh beef"
The resolution directs Socy.
Cortelyou to ascertain and report :
whether the prices have been
manipulated by any corporate
combination and II so. what the
capitalization, management and
profits OF such combinations are. :
From Sc, Louis the inspectors
VIII go to Chicago, Kansas city.
~. Joseph and also probably
Omaha.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
COACH LEFT THE TRACK.
Exciting Experience Of Passengers from
Park City Yesterday,

Hon. Ward H. Pack o; Kamas Is in
the city for conference, He reports the
roads very bad through Parleys park,
being neither suitable for wagons nor
sleighs. The roads over the summit
are wholly impossible, owing to the
depth OF soft snow on the dugways,
Mr.. Pack says the train from Park
city yesterday was delayed about one
hour In the vicinity OF Hardy's station,
caused by the front trucks Of the pas
senger coach, which was filled wth pas,
sengers, leaving the track and running
Tor some distance humping over the
ties, Though the passengers were con-
siderably shaken up no one was hurt.
The coach was somewhat damaged, but
the tralnmen were able to get II back
on the track and come on 10 Salt Lake
WIN ~ ----L...-.-.-I- 49,. ~ -
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Though They Met With a Terrible
Magazine Rifle Fire They Never
Once Faltered.
RETIRED SLOWLY STEADILY.
A Terrible Trail Of Dead and Dying
Marked the Line OF Their
March

Tuna. Tibet, April 1.-THE Tibetan
general, the whole Of his personal es-
cort and Ave high Lhassa officials we're
among the hundreds killed IN the fight
Ing of March 81 at Guru, Tibet,
The small British losses are account
ed for by the fact that the Tibetans
were so hud1led together that the ma
jority were unable either to use their
swords or To fire. The swordsmen in
the front rank could not reach the
Sikhs who had fixed bayOnets while
the men IN the middle Of the mob could
not reach the enemy but many OF them
probably killed each other In the mad
excitemsnt, The scene recalled old
time fights in cockpits, the grim, deter
mined faces of the Tibetans. lighted
with devildom savagery expressing
contempt for the slkhs whom they out
numbered six or seven TO one.
When the Lhassa general fred the
FIRST shot the Tbetans with Wild shouts
drew their swords, fired their match
locks and surged forward. About
dozen swordsmen made desperate at
tempt IN the direction OF Col. Mac
Donald and small knot Of officers.
Four Tibetans attacked Mr.. Gambler,
the correspondent Of the London Daily
Mail, but Col Macdonald seized a
rifle and shot down two of them at
few yards and another officer killed the
other two. thus saving Mr., Gamblers
life. Those of the Tibetans who tried
TO climb the wall were met with Il
terrible magazine rifle fire but they
did not falter those behind springing
over the heaps OF dead and continuing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

OF the holiday. To all the people, both
young and old the fuliillment OF these
purposes Is earnestly recommended to
the end that the days observance may
conform in the completest degree to the
spirit Of the statute. and supply the
heartiest evidence Of appreciation OF
the wisdom Of those who enacted II.
No phase Of Industry offers more
benefcent and pleasing results to
mankind in general than those which
flow from the Intelligent culture and
preservation OF tree life, No inhab-
tied region of this broad land offers
warmer invitation to this industry than
our mountain walled commonwealth
OF Utah. An arid desert reclaimed to
splendid fruitfulness and made beau
tiful by honest toil--our state has still
much to desire along the lines Of ar
borculture. The scarcity of timber
has already in great measure linz
pressed upon US the sacredness with
which must be regarded the life of
tree. on this approaching holiday let
us seek 20 incucate this lesson with
still more zeal, and both by precept and
example contribute to the preservation
as we'll as to the increase Of our grow
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02

Following Is a complete copy OF Gov,
Wells Arbor day proclamation which
was issued today:
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE
OF UTAH, A PROCLAMATION,
In accordance with the provisions
of law and the grateful memories OF
established custom, 1t is hereby pro-
claimed that Friday, the 18th day of
April, 1904, is a legal and public hol-
day, to be observed by the people
throughout the state as "Arbor Day"
The breaking of the ley bonds Of
winter followed by natures glad re-
awakening, suggest at once the APP
propriateness and the significance Of
the occasion, as we'll as the purposes
for which II Is by statute designed
These are: the planting OF trees,
shrubs and vines, the promotion OF
forest growth and culture, the adorn-
ment Of public and private grounds,
and such other efforts as shall be in
harmony with the general character
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
Burton's Bill of Exceptions.

81. Louis April 2.--The bill Of exccn-
lions TO be filed by the defense In the
steps to be taken to secure a rchearng
OF the case OF United States Senator
Burton OF Kansas. was not submitted
10 the government this morning Unit
ed states Dist Atty. Dyer said to the
Associated Press
II expect to receive the bill Of excep-
tions before the day Is over. | intend
to go through Il very thoroughly, and Il
may be Tuesday before II Is formally
filed with the court, Senator Burton
or his proxy, does not report to the
court daily. on course, that was the
regular order Of the court, but we know
he is In the city and viii come into
court any time he Is summoned"
Atty, i, w Lehman, for the de-
Tense, said the bin Of exceptions would
be completed and sub,nlttei to the gov
eminent today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-04-02
rhy, -
FUND DEEP SNOW.
V w.u 70 % Park City Summit Arc
"'u Nigh Impassablo.

W T. Pack .v,o
Conference ~. VINO was coming in to
On The Other WI, to leave his team
nit owing - s'a !, Of the Park city sum.
'Pd The S.. 70 he depth Of the snow
S,saed BY ~, "'' \ Of the roads occa.
" Pack ais, nav nav that has set in.
,naldys tNnoh co,Ch left the rails =, ne a.
!, "a! thos on N Parley's canyoo s " ond
naklns N 81, !, board received 's y Land ana
ais, an bnnl lhouTh no one sVu va . severe Eyer,
y. toacS ' W.T.. or wo OF delay T sna nurG
N, s he ftnsin d,Placed on the trecis
~'' sillsut l St zee run to this