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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
sn.w.r,nR th. critics.

Some members of the congregation
Of the late nr Joseph brown of Gias.
gov objected to his frequent ahscnpe
from home and complained OF Il some
of them 10 him personally aud more OF
them behind his back, When he thought
he had heard enough OF Il, he address.
cd his congregation one Sunday thus;
with regard 10 objection concerning
my ahsence, ! have 10 say first, when
! nm out Of the puhi, am u>ually In
some other hody's pulpit When you
are not In your own pew. are YOU In
some other ho,iy's pew? Second, when
| am out of my pulpit put some other
body into Il, When you nre out Of your
pew, do YOU put some other body Into
itg Third when am out OF my pulpit
! sometimes gct better men than my.
self 10 I'LL H. and you have n chance OF
hearing the leading preachers In The
church, and sometimes get worse
men than myself TO fill Il. and the
chance Of hearing them ought TO make
you thankful FOR your mcrclcs"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
PRUDENCE
Of PEGGY
ny Ethel Darlington
CopyrigAt, lpoA By Kthsl harrington
ny Ethel Barrfnss.

Peggy dwelt with her maiden aunt
She had been brought up 80 irreproach
ably that her prudence passed into q
proverb among her friends,
Peggy walked circumspecty through
careless world. So correct was shs
that her mere presence was the stamp
Of propriety. and had she been little
older she could have sidetracked all the
young matrons as chaperons. Peggy
represented the phenomenon Of an old
head on young shoulders. She looked
ahead and was never taken at q disad,
vantage.
Old maids children are proyerbiaily
fawless Her aunt expected Peggy to
love with discrimination and marry
wisely, fitting crown to so exemplary
q gfrlhood. but the appearance Of
James Dunbar proved stumbling
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24
The wisdom Of H.ias Rlx.

Why 10 carry my lunch In bag;
Because II | satisfy my modest hunger
II hotel there IL not man In the
room who Is not eating NJ my cost.
Two shilllngs' worth Of cold beef is
aten, sixpeuny worth by me and elcht
zen penny worth by him, and We each
pay Il shilling
When meet some grenadIcr Of We.
man Gu my dresSmaker's staircase |
know that whole yards Of her dress are
down On my hill Her gloves and her
boots cost her no more than mine cost
tue.
An ovcrgrown creature sits In front
cr me at the thcutcr liz sees the piece.
and see him, And we pay the same.
II IL II great injustice, In the day OF
nxed prices Il IL wcll to be big. The
ueccssarlcs Of life nrc pooled aud the
value averaged per head OF the popula,
ton, Lady Thco In Helen OF Troy,
n. y"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

New York restaurants that decline
certain classes Of trade have a special
menu card that Is placed in the hands
of undesirable guests. The prices are
marked away up to six or seven times
the standard charges. A small steak
costs from $3.50 to SO, three boiled
eggs 81, an oyster stew s5 cents and
cup of tea or coffee half a dollar
In one Of these restaurants the other
night two orlentals who insisted on be-
Ing served paid SO for steaks that cost
other customers not more than half a
dollar. A colored couple dropped in for
breakfast and read the special bill Of
fare with increasing astonlshment.
'aThey don't charge 80 cents for a cup
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

Read SUGGESTED HER LOVER As HI
HELD THE COPY BEFORE HEB.
block. Peggy lost her heart completely
Only her head saved her from Its weak
promptlngs
What you ask is impossible, Jim
On what should we live?"
1--WE hundred a month and am
promised raise"
which you can't spend until you
earn. No, Jim, I'm not extravagant,
but how could we live and save for a
rainy dayf'
Not much to save at nrst. Surely
you care for me, Peggyl Why, | wor-
ship you. 50 nothing else matters.
won't let you want, and we can wait
for luxuries'
Peggy shook her head. The struggle
was so great she dared not trust her
voice.
We'll, be engaged promise to wait
for me-"
"Oh, Jim, you tear at my
Your prudence" Dunbars voice
grew little hard.
Il meant heartstrings, but that does
not matter You are going to Chelt-
more in charge Of the telegraph Office.
The conditions will be new. We are
both young. Aunt Margaret says we
can afford to wait When you get your
raise come and ask
Encouraging" cried Dunbar, with
scorn. Work and plan for a girl who
for prudent reasons may be married
before my aim Is accomplished II you
are afraid to marry now, all right, but
at least give me your promise or it all
ends here"
IF you talk to me like this now,
what will you do when we are mar
ried"
Peggy in her anger still looked ahead.
They we're walking, and now they in
stinctively turned toward home.
Aunt Margaret was pleased with her
niece's decision.
You acted prudently, as always"
Great praise, yet somehow 1t failed
to comfort Peggy. James Dunbar went
to his new post without a word, and
life became a dull, spiritless affair to
Peggy. She lost her appetite and for
got how to laugh. Aunt Margaret.
growing anxious, dosed her with old
fashioned remedies but neither refer
red to Peggy's decision.
At length came a break In the mo-
notony. Stella Moss, recently mar
ried, wrote Peggy Of her happiness and
begged her company for a week. Peg
gy read, with amazement, that she liv-
ed at Cheltmore. James Dunbar had
been appointed telegraph operator at
Cheltmore. The opportunity could not
be resisted. Peggy in dellrium of
hopefulness accepted with her aunt's
permission. Neither spoke Of the pos
sibilities Of the visit up to the last day
then Aunt Margaret cleared her throat. |
my dear, your decision about Mr.. |
Dunbar was prudent, but
Il don't suppose | shall see him."
ventured Peggy hypocritlcally.
HE may reopen the-er-subject.
Do not be hasty. have been peculiar
ly blessed. have the comfort Of
daughter without the drawback Of
husband. Every one is not 20 fortu-
nate"
Peggy kissed her aunt, then, gather
ing her baggage, entered the cab. As
she bought her ticket the agent lnquir- |
ed whether she wished Cheltmore fl |
Pennsylvania or New York.
Pennsylvania" said Peggy.
II seemed more expensive and n
longer trip than she had anticipated. |
but II vas not until late In the after
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

noon that she suspected mistake
The conductor informed her that the
train was due at I, Peggy remembered
Stella's writing that IL she took the 3
o'clock train she would arrive In ample
time for dinner.
The train had pulled out at 3:lb, and
Peggy had charged the discrepancy to
her watch, Now she grew anxious.
Her preparations had not been made
with her usual forethought. She had
cared only for the fact that she was
going to Cheltmorc and that Jim was
there.
On reaching her destination the worst
was soon known. There was no such
address as Stella had given. and the d.
rectory proved that abe did not reside
In Cheltmore, Pa. Peggy. a little fright
ened, retraced her steps TO the station
10 inquire for the next train for Phiia.
delphia, The first person she ran Into
was Dunbar.
Peggy why, Peggyw
Then. remembering their difference,
be thrust his hands into his pockets and
turned silent.
"Jim~l-Ive done stupid thing.
I've come TO the wrong Cheltmore."
Peggy sank crestfallen into the nearest
seat and strove TO force back her tears.
Dunbars heart softened. Explain,
dear"
I'm TO visit Stella at Cheltmore. /
thought there was only one. When IL
the next train backy"
To PhIladelphlar inquired Dunbar
slowly.
"0f course How soonf'
He evaded the question.
Peggy. is cold reason so satlsfac.
tory? Didn't you miss me just III.
tley"
"oh, Jim, but the train, II will be 30
late, What will aunt say?"
I'm satisfy all questions II you an,
swer one Of mine DO you love me
enough to share my strugglcsY
Peggy tried to take her eyes from
him, but he held her with the strength
OF love that shone in hls. She smiled
little mistily. It's not wisdom per.
haps, but.
You trust me absolutely r. demanded
Dunbar.
For all time" murmured Peggy.
Then come, dear lie hurried her |
to the telegraph once. which was emp.
ty, and began rapidly ticking on mA. |
sage Then he scrawled few words
on blank form.
Sweetheart. prepare to be brave.
Your reputation for prudence Is shat.
tered beyond repair. But as Il brought
you to me | have no complaint. There
is no train to Philadelphia before noon
tomorrow"
NO train she faltered.
Il hated to tell you. That's why I
secured your promise first I'll take
you now TO q friend of mine, Mrs.
Davis. She's a monument OF proprie
ty"
What will Aunt Margaret sayr' 70.
peated Peggy dIsmally.
I'm not sure. but she rather likes
me-" said Dunbar, smiling. Anyhow,
we shall know when we get her an.
swer to my telegram"
Yours what did you say?"
Read" suggested her lover as he
held the copy before her and slipped
me arm about her. Peggy arrived
tomorrow-come"
"oh. OH gasped Peggy In confusion.
Then surrendering herself TO his arms
'he whispered. Il love you"
You love me, and I've earned pro
notion. We begin life with one hun
ired and fifty. 80 even prudence may
,e appeased."
But. m--tomorrow- not ready
what will people say"
THAT Prudent Peggy is only hu-
nan after all, but as you change your
lame, what does II matterT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-03-24

Of colIeew remarked the man mcrelu
lously not understanding the situation
Les gwtne right away out o we're,
said the woman. showing her white
teeth "Thla ain't no NJ place Tor dc
ceut cullud folks New York Press,
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
Mrs. Switzer Elated.

Acquitted of numbering her husband,
Mrs. Margaret Switzer went about Mt.
Pleasant free, and in state of citation.
She had kisses and embraces for the
people who congratulated her on her
acquittal, and she further celebrated
the happy event by making a round Of
the stores, buying goods and paying
bills. Mrs. Switzer was tried for the
alleged murder of DR.. John Switzer at
Leaton, September 10 last. The couple
had quarreled. Mrs. Switzer, it was
claimed, was jealous OF his alleged at
tentions to other women She had left
their house the morning of the tragedy
and he had followed her. A struggle
took place in the roadway, and the doc
tor fell, MORALLY wounded, a revolver
in his wife's hand having been dis
charged. Mrs. Switzer claimed that the
shooting was accidental, as II occurred
in the struggle for possession of the
revolver. She had no designs against
the life or welfare of her husband, she
said, but was in terror of him. as he
had beaten her. and was violent when
under the influence OF drink. The jury
took her view of the case
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
MICHIGAN
HAPPENINGS
CONVICT DISHEARTENED
STEALS POISON AND
SUICIDES.
MRS. sWITZER ACQUITTED OF
THE CHARGE OF NUMBERING
HER HUSBAND is ELATED.
EIGHT MINERS CRUSHED TO
DEATH UNDER FALLING
EARTH AT NEWPORT MINE.
Suicides Career of Crime.

Clarence Weatherby, of Muskegon.
aged 10 years, poisoned himself Friday
morning at the Detroit house of cor
reetion. When the sick CALI was
made Friday morning, Weatherby an
swered with several others. They
marched into the intirmary. Evidently
Weatherby was familiar with the de-
partment, as he sided up TO a medicine
chest, quickly. selected bottle of
strychnine and secreted it under his
blouse. Weatherby was received at the
house of correction from Lansing, De
cember II, sentenced TO serve sixty
five days for larceny. Though he was
only 10 years of age, he already had
been an inmate Of the place, having
served ninety days last summer on a
similar count.
Nothing but pity is felt in Muskegon
for the mother. From early youth
Weatherby had caused his mother and
relatives much trouble. The boys faith
er died when he was young. In his
early teens Weatherby got into trouble
by petty thefts. Dime novels and pool
room frequenting are said to be
causes of his downfall.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
tie ooesn't Curee Now.

WashlheN1. Kans., Dec. 25 (Spec-
iai)-Jesse s Mitchell is a telephone
liheHlal' AM also a well known resi-
dent here. Evervbodv acouainted
Win MY Mi'Nell knows that he was
a man VINO ma very positive views
ABOUT faIehl Mlicine Hear what he
says now
Il used to cuhA all kinds of Patent
Medicines, for tlr nevar did mo anv
good, but DoddtKidnov pills have
caused me to chS,e nv mind. For
twelve years | susred from Kidney
Trouble. There Wa hurting across
my back that made positive agony
to stoop, and as | a in q stooping
position nearly all ds you can mag
inc how I suffered. An DAYS work
that any man would TAX nothing Of,
! would be tired and vorn ont. In
fact. | was always tire I hogan us
ing Dodd'9 Kidney Pin and after
taking four boxes | fee ike a new
man, am as fresh at nat as when
l begin WORK III the hlorA1g. | have
no pain in my back now md | am
stronger than ever"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28

OF BLOOD
THE REIGN OF TERROR is
IN FULL SWING IN
RUSSIA.
VIOLENCE AND SLAUGHTER IN
MOSCOW MAKE GOOD THE
REVOLUTIONARY THREAT.
If THE ARMY JOINS THEN ALL lS
LOST AND THE CARS DE-
THRONEMENT COMES.
The Moscow Horrors.

With Moscow's baptism of blood, the
revolutionaries made good their threat
to transform the strike into armed re-
bellion. The next forty-eight hours
should determine whether they can
marshal sufficient strength to plunge
the country into an actual state OF civil
war and seriously threaten the immedi-
ate downfall of the government. The
government processes confidence that
the whole attempt will fail, owing 10
the woeful insufiiciency of arms in pos
session of the proletariat and by rea-
son of the loyalty of the army as
whole; but It's calculations might again
be rudely upset. A few arsenals might
be seized TO furnish arms or the open
support of few regiments might start
a landslide in the army. Certainly
the shrewdest of the revolutionary
leaders fully appreciate that the issue
must be decided by the attitude of the
army, which is yet TO cast the die.
Instructions have gone forth that
risings must occur everywhere in or
der to test the troops, and If a foothold
can be secured, IL is the intention or
the revolutionaries TO set up a proyis-
ional government and proclaim a re-
public. Thus far reports from Moscow
do not clear up the vital point as TO
whether any of the troops there act
ually refused to obey commands, al
though there are persistent rumors
that they did Revolutionary leaders
here claim to have confirmation Of a
report that a grenadier brigade and
some Cossacks mutinied and are now
locked up in their barracks.
While the military succeeded every
where in driving the insurgents from
their barricades in Moscow Saturday
night, the defeat evidently was not
decisive one, as barbados were
again thrown up in dozens OF places
Sunday morning. and fighting was re-
newed before IL o'clock.
1t was understood in ST. Petersburg
that orders had been issued for an up
rising, but the governments measures
seemingly render this impossible. Nc
meetings, public or private, are al
lowed, which makes an assembly OF
more than five persons in a private
lodging illegal.
The prisons and ials are filled with
! leaders Of the revolutionaries and agi
tators. Two caches of arms have been
seized and an entire organization con
sisting of 500 'crujina. as the student
militia is called, has been captured.
If the plans of the revolutionaries tc
produce an uprising in st, Petersburg
! fail, as it is believed they will, an at
tempt certainly will be made to ter
rorize the government by guerrilla war
| fare, in which bombs will play the
/ chief role The government having
embarked in a war against the reds,
it is difficult to see how it can draw
/ back one step.
The acceptance by Gov.-Gen. Doubas
soft. of Moscow, OF the offer Of the no
/ tOrious reactionary, Prince TeherDat
1 off. to organize tho "loyaists' as
militia, has created a shudder of nor
/ rOr.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
WHIPPING POST.

II wish a whipping post could be es-
tablished in this state for wife desert
ers and wife beaters,' is the declara-
ton OF Prosecuting Attorney Orr, of
Bay City, and Police Justice William
Kelley echoes, IF we had such a law |
would pick out the biggest policeman
on the force TO apply the lash TO the
back of wife deserters and personally
supervise the infiiction OF punishment
TO see that the officer did his duty with
proper enthusiasm
Their statements were called forth
by the conditions uncovered In the in
vestigation of numerous cases or desti-
tuition, bordering almost on starvation,
In several families consisting Of moth
ers and children only.
Ii appears that there Is a good sized
contingent OF Bay City's shiftless male
population OF family that every fall
migrates TO warmer climates, leaving
wife and children to shift for them
selves.
The past week several such cases
were found where the children were
suffering hunger while mothers were
too i'll to work.
for desertion of children. The fathers
were in several cases released on thei
promises TO go to work, and in some
instances the officials, at the instance
Of Judge Shepard, secured jobs for th'
men. After a brief period of liberty
however, most of them left.
1t is also noticeable that there is NJ
race suicide sentiment among the per
iodical wife deserters, and, their fam
lilies thrive in numbers, If not other
wise.
Prosecutor Orr says he hopes to TAX
up the subject before the next legisla
ture meets, particularly if Represent
alive Ming, of Cheboygan, is reelected
He declares seriously that there is n
better remedy on earth for criminals
the class mentioned than physical pail
and publicity in the execution of SEM
ence.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
Shanul1ai Riotinu.

Armed guards and patrols are main
tanned in Shanghai to cope with pos
sible renewal of the disturbances. The
streets are filled with rowdies. Tho
shops are open but looting is greatly
feared The United States cruiser Bal
timore has landed force and the Brit
ish cruiser Diadem sent 500 men
ashore. Other warships are expected
and it is reported that German troops
are coming here from Kiao-chau
The Chinese newspapers say the
rowdles proposed to take advantage
of the mixed court dispute TO attacl;
and loot tho foreign settlement.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28

The international fleet which has
been making demonstration in Turk
ish wateS has been recalled.
Mrs. Sarah Whitmire, widow who
lived alone near Muncie valley, Pa.
was murdered Thursday night by rob-
bers, after a desperate struggle.
Unless we despise a woman when
we cease TO love her. we are still a
slave without CONSIGNMENT of intoxi-
cation.
John O'Callahan, a vender of statu.
airy, was found guilty of attacking
Mrs. Thomas Ryan, OF Flint, in her
home. Ryan gave the man a sound
thrashing and the court let him 60.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
CLERGYMAN ACCEPTED THE FEE
"c!ua, Of Bridegroom That Met Witt,
Deserved Failure.

deserved FAILURE.
a GOOD story Is told on a young
clergyman in the suburbs who was re.
Gently married and who was properly
punished for trying to make front"
II 10 a well known rule among
ciergymeH not TO take a fee from
cominie for marrying him The gen.
dal custom Is. however, for the best
man 10 go through the usual form and
present the officiating clergyman with
az envelope containing the fee. The
minister then pays a graceful compli.
me TO the bride and presents the en-.
velope to her. Aware of this custom.
the young minister thought he would
make a big showing before his bride
and placed 500 in the envelope, smil.
ing in anticipation of her surprise
when she should open II and see what
,er lover was willing to pay for be-
ig united TO her
The young mans CONSERVATION can
U. imagined when the other clergy.
na calmly pocketed the envelope
any made no movement to return it.
he officiating minister had heard
sio"ng reports OF the rich bride his
soun' friend was getting and decided
lEat e fee would do him more good
man 'e newly married couple. and
tEereioe for once departed from the
usuai lie. The bridegroom is still
sore apet the 500. but the joke was
100 soou'or the best man TO keep to
hihseil'- Philadelphia Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
Miners Crushed to Death.

BY an extensive fall of rock in the
Newport mine Friday eight lives were
crushed out. The men were at work on
the 1,300-foot level at the time. Without
a seconds warning 1000 tons of rock
broke away overhead There was no
time TO run for safety. They were
caught fairly under the mass and
crushed like egg shells. In point of
number of lives lost this is the worst
accident that has ever happened in Il
mine on the GcgCbic range, with one
/ exception
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
Steamer Lot.

The German steamer Andes was AS
days overdue Tuesday from Newport
News for Guenta, Venezuela, and she
has been posted in Lloyds register of
shipping as lost. Since the Andes
passed out of the Virginian capes. on
the morning of Sunday, October %,
she has not been seen or heard of and
it is announced that her owner has
given her up as lost. II is believed
that the vessel encountered a severe
storm while passing through the West
Indies and that she, with her master,
Capt. MANI, and the entire crew of
% went to the bottom
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
Fatally scaldcc.

Robert Mccullough chief engineer
at the Lake Superior Corporations
veneer mill. fell into tank of boiling
water Wednesday morning and was
submerged mp to the neck.
Although he was quickly gotten out
and taken TO the general hospital,
where he is getting the best of care
possible Ii Is not thought that he will
survive.
Mccullough walked into the tank
without being able to see il on account
Of the steam, which was unusually
thick. made So by the cold. His home
is out in the country, where there are
four children who Will be orphaned IN
case of his death.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
AMUSEMESTS IN DETROIT.
Week Ending Dec. 80.

TEMPLE THEATER AND Wonderland After
moons 2:15 l0c TO 2Sc; Evenings s:l5, l0c. to sic
Frank ID. Bryan and Girls
LYCKUM--PTices Is S-3 10 l-75c. Mats. Wed.
and Sat The Four Mortons.
WHITNEY Evenings 1920 3d.; Mats. l0-l5-25c
At Piney Ridge,
LAFAYETTE THEATER--Prces $3.50. Si.OO 75c
ana Oc Mats Wed. and Saturday.
when Her Soul Speaks"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28

Gov. La Toilette, before resigning as
governor, removed District Attorney
John A. Kittell, who was thought to
be too lenient toward graft and prize
fights.
Mrs. Mary Liggins, proprietor or a
jewelry store in Philadelphia, was
knocked senseless and her place
robbed of $4,000 worth of jewelry.
Tuesday evening
An offer of $4,000 toward a tund
of 100000 for the relief of aged Pres
byterians i'm Ohio was announced in
Cincinnati, Tuesday. The name of the
donor was withheld.
Mrs. Mary Ann Crosby claims she
is the Oldest woman in Detroit, and
all the colored folks who know her say
it is true. Il waf born 10 miles from
Newark, n. Jd,ii1O years ago." said
she. II know how old | am. | was never
q slave"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28
FIoW'S This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rewan ,or suy
case 0f Catarrh that cannot be cured By Halls
Catarrl cure. - -
j. CHENEY 4 CO, TGes0 O.
We the undersigned have known +. ). Caeney
for the last IS years and believe him perfeey n
orabis in all bus mess transactions and hnGeAly
able TO carry out any obligations made by his In,
WALDING, KINSAS a MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists ToleiJ o
Hairs Cntarrh Cure Is taken internally, sr--
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces tive
system Testimonials sent free. Price % cenH pti
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halrs Family PIE for constipation.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1905-12-28

We are surprised to learn that a
fashionable young man wore a pink
shirt at a day wedding in Pittsburs.
Everybody knows that the proper
thing to wear at a fashionable we'd
ding in Pittsburg is white shirt
neckcd with sooty spots.