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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

-1OOR DINNER, MOTHER. YOU
MUST TAKE THINGS EASY NOW"
time. She stood for a moment looking
on the fresh, strong young woman be-
aor5 her-and debarring her from the
kitchen. That kitchen had been her
stronghold and priced paradise for so
many years There she had reigned
queen, and been mistress when John
coaxed for sugar cookies. long before
he knew such fine and strong young
creature as this. The quiet air Of
patronage and well-meant kindness
stang the old mother to the quick. and
she uttered firmly:
My son means well, only he does not
know. you see. So do you mean well.
ony you do not understand, dear. J
must help work In the Kitchen" She
started forward only to be confronted
~ pair OF uplifted hands and a face
nased with the smile Of kindness. The
Aew wife said:
No, you are to drudge and work I'm
mat room no longer. You have been
Busy for many years. Now Won mus.
st down and take things easy. Please
sH IN your nice rocking chair and be
comfortable, mother. l want to show
john that can make you easy and COM
Portable, mother"
Inc old lady was gently pushed into
ner chalr by the fre-where she sat while
strange thoughts ran riot through her
brain. She was positive that her sons
who meant It all for the best and in
sadness and cut OF great regard. Bnt
vas 1t wise? Her hands and muscles
4aa oeen 50 used to work; her feet had
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

himself used in his own extensive private prac-
tice with the most startling success. Though
the years have pass ed its equal has never been
found, and with it thousands Cf weak men
have brought about the cures they so much
longed for. The doctor willingly sends the
formula entirely free TO any man who writes
him for it, and tht will find it gift of lasting
value. 1t is good for sexual weakness, lost
man hood, nervousness, weak back, emissions,
varicocele, lack of force. prost attic trouble,
night sweats. inability and the many 9th er en-
bracinE conditions that befall the sexually inn
perfect man. 1t creates an immediate social
feeling, warmth and good nature, forces ac-
tive blood to the muscular tissue, tones the
nervous system and arouses bodily confidence.
1t makes the man of 65 good as at 35, and the
young man again eager for society and fit for
marriage and parenthood. Satisfactory re-
suits are produced in a days use, and perfect
cure in a few weeks, regardless of age, or the
cause of your condition.
IL you need such a remedy, send your name
and address to-day to the DIR. Knapp Med. Co.,
SIS Hull Bldg, Detroit, Mich, and in I'M
marked envelope the doctor will at once send
you the receipt. as promised, explaining in de-
tail what ingredients to use and how to COM
pound them so that any weak man can cure
himself in his own home without being under
obligations to any one 1t costs you nothing,
and the sooner, you write, the sooner you viii
be cured.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

Soaps by the box, manicure scissors In
quantities and clean towels varying in
number from 279 dozen in September,
1902, TO 924 dozen in January. 1903; all
go to testify to the cleanly and ex-
quisite habits of the dandy senator's
1t takes book of ASS pages printed in
nonpariel type to give all the items of
expenditure of the senate, and these
given are but hint of the scope and
variety of the senatorial appetites and
tastes.
of knives bought for the senators-S70
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

OH as souveni' IS under the gently per-
suasive touch of the senator's and their
guests.
In conr ecticn with the cork
screws nj lfves, etc, we must not for-
get 10 me ntion the playing cards Why
the sena tors who ordered these we're so
honest as to put them in the report as
piayln ? cards and not something else
is no clear. Packs of playing cards
ana shrewd senators is S combination
mar to beat The contingent fund con-
TN kps to liQudate many singular ex-
Ut rVagances of the senate, and mas
iach as it is not known who the pur-
snasers of the singular items scheduled
IN the report are, the senator's wink
knowingly at each other, continue Il
. buy whatever meets their fancy anc
the public is left to wonder, and Il
n suffer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
A Good Reason.

An Irishman ordered corned beef and
spinach in a restaurant Having eaten
all the corned beef first and the spin
ach afterward, another diner, who evil
IDENTIFY knew him, asked for an ex-
PLANTATION.
Its to keep the green above the
red" replied the Irishman.-N. Y
Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
Positively Brutal.

"Oh, dear!" exclaimed the young
mother in a tone that savored Of de-
spair, II do wish / knew what to give
the baby to keep him quiet"
why don't you try arsenlc!
growled her bachelor brother, who was
trying to read his favorite paper
Cineinnati Enquirer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
suncient Explanation.

"Are you a moneyed man. sir?"
"No. sir; I'm a married man."-De-
troit Free Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
sizing Him Up.

Frankley-Don't you think it's rather
mean 10 rub it III on Toud in that fash
ione
Meanley 5here was a time
when he could have rubbed it into me II
he'd wanted 10. Now, this is my day.
Frankley s!gnificaEtly)-Yes, every
dog has his philadelphia Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
At n disadvantage

"You weather prophets make great
many mistakes" said the man VINO
sneers.
Eyes" answered the observer, and II
other people had all their mistakes pub
iished in the daily papers as we do.
suspect that our record would seem
pretty good Washington Star.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
MAKES MEN VIGOROUS.
Valuable Prescription by Which Any
Ma Can Make His Own Remedy
TO Cure Himself at Home Sent
Free TO ALL Write for it.
WILL MAKE A MAN OF YoU.

For the return of that youthful feeling of
m anhood a prominent Detroit physician and
saYant is in posse ssion of rec int hich be has
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30


rat to drop into a box, when the tin
drops back into place. securing the
prisoner.
Mr.. Barden presently saw a second
rat approach the trap and climb up
near the entrance. Then the two rats
began to work together. The impris-
oned rat dragged the piece of cheese
SO that st was Immediately under the
fitting piece of tin. The rat on the
outside had evidently been informed
how The trap worked, for it braced itself
with its hind legs so that 1t would not
slip, and then, fitting the tin, the two
rats worked the piece OF cheese so that
it wedged between the tilted platform
and the side of the cage. This held the
trap open so that the imprisoned raj
could get out.
! On several other occasions Mr.. Bar
den watched and saw the performance
repeated, the procedure being the same
in every instance.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30
Strange Incident In Paris.

A man named Armand. his wife and
bis mother-in-law. all exceedingly
stout. himself weighing 225 pounds.
took cab in Paris the other day. The
two women got in first, then Armand.
but hts weight upset the cab. Armand
fell underneath and the women inside
against the top of the cab. A young
man on the street, alarmed at the
screams, turned In q fire alarm. The
dremen arrived on the scene and pre-
pared to throw a stream Of water, but
the spectators restrained them and
Sighted the cab.
It's Peculiarly.
There's one queer thing about
money"
Identify this one"
Why, whenever you chip In, you
haye TO hell out "-Indee
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-01-30

When you want nice dry, sawed pine
wood. cali up 1888. We sell n cord for
81. 10, guaranteed full measurer:
A full line of fancy ard staple groc-
cries and fresh meats. Granulated sugar
4s<cts per Ib. Prices low on everything
this week. Hard and soft coal. Hey
and Grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

A son was born yesterday to Mr..
in deep thought. would be suddenly
aroused by having his hat knocked of
by some unseen power we would raise
a mighty yell, rush out from our hiding
places, grab hold Of him wherever we
could find a place and shout for JOY.
All his serious thoughts would vanish
instantly and he would laugh and romp
with us, and not unfrequentiy march
up the street with all the boys cling
ing around him until he could find a
place to buy us some nuts or fruit.
when a boy 10 years Of age was
one Of the great crowd Of his neighbors
and friends who assembled at the
Wabash depot In Springfield in Febru-
airy, 1881, and heard him bid farewell
to his neighbors and friends in a speech
tinged with sadness. but with Christian
hope"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The work of making the excavation
for the court house foundation is go
ing merrily forward, Yesterday the
workmen uncovered an old cesspool
near the Jail which may give some
trouble. When Arnold Bros show was
here, a year ago, a bear and a New
foundland dog died and were buried
beneath the canvas in the court house
yard. Yesterday the wcrlsmen un-
earthed the remains of these animals
greatly to their sorrow. Large num-
bers Of people congregate to watch the
work, and everyone in the crowd has
his own ideas as to the manner ir
which the improvement should be
made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

H. v. Atkinson OF Seattle was in the
city yesterday.
Lee Russell came down from Port
land yesterday.
Robert Roger OF Pittsburg is in the
city on visit.
Frank Buxton of olney paid Astoria
hurry-up call.
L. verhaag of Forest Grove was in
the city yesterday.
B. A. Seaborg of Bay View was in
the city yesterday.
Charles o. Katlang of Tacoma is in
the city on business.
r. G. McCreadie of Spokane is reg
istered at the Central.
H. H. winslow and wife of Portland
are in the city on a visit
C. M. Celler was over to Grays River
yesterday on a business trip
c. Z. Miller Of Warrenton was In
the city yesterday on business trip.
]. w. Casey, travelling passenger
agent for the c. NJ. & st. p. was in
the city yesterday on business.
Erik Person left yesterday to visit
his old home in Sweden and expects to
be absent about eight months.
B. H. Trumbull, the Portland agent
of the Illinois Central, was in the city
yesterday. Aside from the railroad
business, Mr.. Trumbull makes busi-
ness of trimming all comers at bill
liards and is proficient at crazy tut
tel"
C. j. wilman, general superintendent
for the northwest for the Bradstreet
agency, passed through Astoria yes
terday with his family, who will spend
the summer at Seaside. Mr.. Wilman
leaves for the east on July l.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The Commercial Club baseball team
will meet the Fort Stevens nine at Fort
Stevens on Sunday. The crowd will
leave the city on the quartermastei
steamer Major Guy Howard, and al
friends of the members of the local
team are invited to make the trip
There will be no charge for the run
down to the post, and the Howard Will
leave her dock at o'clock. The Com
mercial team will line UP as follows
Roxy Graham being out Of the city;
Ferguson, catcher; Charles Halder-
man, pitcher; Flanagan, first base;
stockton, second base; o'Toole, short
stop; Brother Harry, third base; Nor
ton, left field; Bert Ross. center field;
Trullinger, right field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The statement OF the two local ma
tional banks shows total deposits OF
s1,154.769.04. or this amount $685.
SSs.22 is in deposit at the First Ma
tIonal bank. and 1921, 1,sS5.S2 at the AS
torla National bank. The showing in
this respect for the Astoria National
bank is the best in It's history, Cashier
Higgins stated yesterday. Cashier
Gordon OF the Fist National states that
the deposits at his bank are smaller
at this time Of the year thar at any
other time, as a rule. In the two
banks there is now about 100000 ly-
Ing idle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Coroner pohl yesterday empaneled
the following jury TO inquire into the
cause OF the death Of Andrew Ander-
son. who was killed by falling down
the stairway at the Waldorf saloon:
b. =. Allen. o. +, Morton, William
Chance. C. n. Steele. David Smith and
Jacob Jordan. The jury made a thor
ough investigation into the matter and
returned verdict to the effect that
the man was accidentally killed by
falling down stairs. Anderson was So
or 81 years OF age and had no family.
A cousin. Captain Chris Nelson. lives
in this city. The funeral win be held
tomorrow and the interment win be
in Greenwood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Three stowaways were aboard the
steamship Hyades when she came down
the river yesterday morning. The
three men were Japanese and were
securely handcuffed together, 80 as to
render chance Of them jumping over
board and swimming to land impossi-
BILE. The three men came to this
country on the vessel and were ordered
deported by the authorities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The total receipts at the high school
commencement exercises were s1Os.55,
while the expenses were about s75.55,
leaving balance OF s33. This money
will so toward the purchase OF lppli7
ances for the high school physical lab
oratory, which Is rapidly assuming
proportions. Last year $50 was ex-
pended on the physical laboratory. and
thus far during 1904 sos has been ex-
pended. There is now available for
the same purpose about s55.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

At II o'clock yesterday morning Hem
ry Purve and his boat-pulier. Jacob
Kesti, who fish for the Columbia River
Packers Association. were driven onto
Peacock spit and their boat capsized.
The lookout gave an alarm and the
Cape disappointment life-saying crew
went to the rescue Both men were
saved together with their boat and
net.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Certificates Of election we're sent out
last night by the county clerk to all
OF the county officers elected at the
late election. The certificates were
prepared by Deruty County Clerk Zleg-
Ter. and are very neat and attractive.
In all. about 40 certificates were ;ieces-
|sary to 90 around. precinct officers be-
ing furnished with them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

A correspondent writes The Astorian
TO ask the size OF the largest gun In
the service OF our government and the
distance II viii throw a shell. The
largest gun Is 1e-inch cannon. In
use In the army, and 1t throws a shell
20 miles. The largest gun In use in
the navy is a i3-inch gun, which throws
a shell is miles. This information Ia
published TO settle a wager between
two bettors.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Superintendent Dyer OF the Clat-
sop mill has submitted samples Of
hemlock finishing lumber and flooring
to Judge Trenchard. and they will be
forwarded TO Architect Lazarus al
once. The intention is TO finish the
new court house IN this lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Charles Winters. who walked all the
way from Salem, was taken back to
the asylum last night by Attendant
Goodin. brother Of w. A. Goodin OF
this city. winters said he did not
mind being returned to Salem. but ex-
pressed the hope that the authorities
would see their way clear to allow him
something for his work. III they'll
only pay me. I'll stay there, for I like
the place." said winters. He may be
expected back In about six months,
provided the state does not pay him
for his work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Marcus Susman's case was called
before Justice Goodman yesterday aft
ernoon. Susman was charged with
having assaulted N. Kazepy with a
walking stick, and when he appeared
In court he demanded trial by jury
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The hose team was out again last
evening getting in trim for the tour
nament The boys are enthusiastic
and make very good time during their
practice. Quite a large crowd gathers
each evening to watch the team at
work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Mrs. J. II. d. Gray announces the
engagement OF her daughter. Mary
Alice, to Mr.. George Arthur Hartman,
son OF Judge @. A. Hartman Of PEN
dleton and assistant cashier OF the
First National bank OF that city The
wedding will take place on July ..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The Bush residence. at Mt. cofrin. a
prominent landmark on the river. was
totally destroyed by fire night before
last. and ali that now remains Of It
Ia the brick chimney.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Rev. G. Duechler OF Portland will
conduct tho service next Sunday at II
n. M. In the German Lutheran church.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

It is reported that the colored boxer,
Dan Godfrey. desires to come 10 AS
toria and start a school In boxing. He
as now located at Sumas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17
Fresl

we serve today to every customer
at our store dish of Wheat sloica
Pudding. ROSS, HIGGINS & co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Johan Backstrom and Nils Emil Nils
son, natives OF Sweden. yesterday de-
.clared their intention OF becoming citi-
.zens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The construction OF the cement side
walk on Fifteenth street was COM
pieted by Contractor Mcclure yester-
day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Mrs. DR.. Johnson ana Master Maui
rice are In the city visiting Mrs. s. c.
Turner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

At an early hour yesterday morning
Antoine Roumlet. a well-known fisher
man, attempted to commit suicide BY
drowning, but at the last moment he
changed his mind and swan to shore.
It Ii stated that he had bad case OF
young lady on the brain. He has
lately had several heart-to-heart con-
versations with the police because OF
the fact that he took love-making too
seriously. II is stated that a few days
ago the young lady promised to be
'his'n,' and that when he called to
pay his respects to her night before
last she had changed her mind and
took the liberty Of telling him 50. He
rushed from the house to the Kinney
wharf, entirely disrobed and hurled
himself into the Columbia. The cold
water caused him TO change his mind
and he swan ashore. He ran home
in his nude condition, donned fresh
apparel and returned to the wharf for
the clothes he had left there. On his
way home again ne met a policeman
and was arrested on suspicion Of hav-
ing stolen the clothes under his arm.
Then he told the tale Of the momentary
idea Of suicide. At this stage Of the
game his fair young hearts desire APP
peared on the scene and shed the peni-
tent tear, whereupon the wedding day
was named. Love may run over
bumps in Astoria, but she moves a
little nevertheless.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The Knappton mill win start up
again in August and will continue In
operation throughout the winter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17
LOCal, BrevltIeS.

'craw Fish. cooked in wine. at the
Imperial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17
FREE BOX WOOD.

Anyone wishing box wood may have
Same free of charge, provided they
will haul II away promptly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

FLUFF-FLUFF-FLUFF.
FREE-FREE-FREE.
ToDAY-TODAY-ToDAY.
Come and try it.
ROSS. HIGGINS & CO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

Watch the Thursday. June
80. ana Friday. July !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

The Taliant-Grant Co. has shipped
a carload OF picked salmon to New
York.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

the inalIenabIe right Of every citizen
Of this great republic. So the court
set about to draw list Of six good
men and true. e. o'conncr. Al Davis,
ID. r. Blount and Jacob Jordan were
satisfactory to the watchful susman.
but he didn't fancy o. r. Morton.
please. Mr.. Court, dat man Is a re-
publican. and I am a democrat, sir.
Stop 'er! ] do not want him!" But
the protest did not go. and Mr.. Nor
ton was accepted. John Pentilla was
the sixth Juror drawn. The case will
be heard at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-06-17

TONGUE POINT LUMBER co
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1904-03-10
Question No. 40.
Also who ere the two anointed
ones spoken of in Czech. 4-l49
QUESTIONS Ne 4S

!. What is the bottomless pit
hat this (beast the temporal
power Of the Catholic church come
out OF! And is the hottomlcss pit
spoken Of here the same as spoken
in Rev. 20 III
2. You say The two witnesses
described in Rev. ll-3) are the
old and new testaments, clothed in
the saeKcloth of dead languages
for 1860 years :
How did the old and new tesla
ments have power over water 70
turn it into blood and to smight
the earth with plaques as often as
they would? And what was THEN
dead bodies that laid in the streets
of the Great City whore our Lord
was erucifed?--Mrs Cindia Merritt
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1904-03-10

does Goa Allow tie wicked TO do
stroy his people, and take TIE
earth aud the fullncss thereof away
from His people and leave them
poor, aud then claim The poor an
His peppie2 Now il ! was rich j.
this worlds goods would y h0
Just IN me- 70 take us gooia away
from NY family and give them -
.my<enemies, and leave ny family
With nothing aBd then say love
my family
Explain this and ] will come
again ~. 8 Morritf
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1904-03-10
QUESTION NO. 50.
Read the following.

Read the following
''And the multitude OF them TINT he
lieved, were Of one heart aud Of one soul
neither said any Of them that ought Of
the things which he possessed was his
own; but they had all things common
(Acts 3s1
LIST. Was the above declaration
true, in the Apostolic day?
End. II so, why is il not prac.
ticed now by the Church or
Churches
Bird. II this unity was only in
tended for the Apostles, show me
the scripture that relieves Me
church OF it?
Editor Of the CREssET; This Is
asked for other ministers to an
wer first, and-if any OF them dc
MN does mott want yoNr an.
Wcr / want to khnw tho truth
Beulah Oliver.