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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24

There, | did it. II was the finest
liss | ever took, faint with bliss,
She still sleeps, Thank heaven,
an take another
Here goes, On her lips this time,
How snmdly she sleeps, That last
me was II hummer! II should surely
nave walked her, Can anything be
wrongly
Once more. And again, And again,
What. Not awake yet?
Darling, speak to me, II Is Jack.
Why did you sleep so soundlyy'
'Oh, Jack, was not asleep, and |
didn't know II was-you Tom Mus.
son In Iipalncott's Magazine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24

"rm Downright discouraged" said
the man who always looks on the dark
side of life. That's what am,
downright discouraged"
whats the trouhleT'
EVERY summer that can remember
has produced day that broke all pre-
vlous records for heat"
what OF it?'
well. figure It out for yourself,
Suppose II keeps up the pace for Ave or
six years Washington Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
Major Crofoot,
The Promoter
The Great American Deadbeat Mech
Humonst and Is Greatly
Humi6ated.

TCopyright 1895, by r, B, Mcclure,l
M AJoR CRoFooT, grand pro
M moter and artful dodger. was
VI seated AT his desk and chew.
ing a bit Of blotting pad.
while he wondered where his lunch for
that day was coming from, when his
office door opened and middle aged
man entered with smile on his face.
The major at once jumped to the con-
clusion that II was somebody TO invest
in his scheme to raise sugar beets on
the great Sahara desert, and he rose
up and extended his hand and said:
Good morning to you, SIR. Pleasant
morning. What can do for your
Yes, IT is a pleasant morning. Hal
hal ha" laughed the caller as be helped
himself to chair.
"You--you wanted to see me on bust
ness, presumef"
Yes, on business. Ha! ha. hai"
''You perhaps want 10 make an in.
vestmenty continued the major, look
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
MILK DEALERS.

The Baby Needs Pure BMilk,
The patient requires 1t too;
The law demands pure food.
Then, why not your
We Handle only Pure Milk fresh from
healthy Cows.
Morning or night delivery.
THE sLooP.JEFFERs co, 10th and
Duane streets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
The s~-r, CTR, Graduate.

With sparkling eyes and winsome smile
A confidence In knowledge great
Diploma. too. with ribbon pink
We welcome you. sweet graduated
Your gown OF white, your wayy hair.
Your pose OF gracefulness sedate--
Alas, vain hope! Mere mans bore.
And love is naught. sweet graduated
In years to come. when, love has won
And knowledge finds itNhas no mate.
It's then the world viii sing for Joy
And love viii reign. sweet GRADUATED
Judge
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
HELP WANTED.

WANTED GIRL TO WAIT ON TABLE
and do other light work. Apply 4O5
Duane Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
CALL FOR BIDS.

u. S. Engineer Office, Portland, Greg,
June 20, 1905. Sealed proposals will be
received here for the excavation, con.
crete mansonry work, etc, in connection
with the construction OF portion of The
Dalles.Celil canal, Columbia River,
Greg, and Wash, until II A. NJ, July
"a, 1905, and then publicly opened. In
formation upon application. w. G.
Langftt, Maj. Engs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24

Mrs. F.--I am quite near neighbor
of yours now. ! have taken a house
by the river.
Mira. S.--Oh, do hope you will drop
In some day.-Lippincott's Magazine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24

SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
ceiyed at the Office OF the Light House
Engineer, Portland, Ore, until 2 o'clock
P. NJ, July 81, 1905, and then opened,
for furnishing miscellaneous articles for
the Light House Establishment, for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1906; com.
prising Hardware; Pipe, fittings, etc
Paints, oils, etc; Soap, matches, etc;
Lubricating oils, etc.J and Lumber, in
accordance with specifications, copies Of
which, with blank proposals and other
information, may be had upon appli.
cation to Major w. G. LangGtt, Corps
of Engineers, U. s. A., Engineers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
EAGLE SALOON

Choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
Finest place In Seaside to pass a pleas.
ant hour.
FRANK SCOTT, Prop.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
HOUSES WANTED.
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR sALE-sEcoND-HAND 7 col
umn newspaper OUTFIT; complete sx'
cept press: cheap. Inquire at this Of.
flee.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
Scare HeadR

Spacer-I have been trying to think
of a unique caption for the column Of
wedding announcements.
Editor-Head 1t "Rumors of War;
Judge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
WINES AND LIQUORS.
THE GRM

While at the Beach stop at The Gem.
Pure Liquors, Cool Beer, Highest Grade
Cigars, Speciality.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-24
RESTAURANTS.
FIRST-CLASS MEAL
BEST 10 CENT MEAL.

You can always find the best
15-cent meal in the city at the
Rising Sun Restaurant.
612 Commercial ST.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
To Cure the "Lazy Worm" "

Washington, June n According
to a report received by the surgeon
general OF the army from Captain
B. X. Ashford, assistant surgeon
and head OF the Porto Ricans living
10 the vicinity OF Aibonito,
near the center OF the island, are
afflicted with the "lszy worm"
Headquarters and a field hospital
have been established by the com.
mission at Aibonito and an appro-
pristion Of s15. 900 will be expended
in the eradication of the disease ac.
cording to the methods so succes s.
fully applied by Captain Ashie rd
last year. His record then was t..
500 cases treated with an appropri
alton OF s., 700. The Porto Rica ns
have never understood the disea se
and believed 1t incurable. The man y
cures have aroused the populstio q
to great enthusiasm and the afflicted
are applying in great numbers for
treatment.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Woman Chokss Mad
Bulldog 10 Death.

Baltimore, Md, June "a Mrs.
Violet Ferreles OF Far. Wetzel coun-
ty, W. Va., reached Baltimore yes
terday to take the Pasteur course at
the city hospital as a result OF q
struggle with rabid bulldog. during
which she choked the animal to death.
The seat was all the more remark.
sbls ~ the woman tg quite frafi;
weighing but 115 pounds.
She had attempted to drive the
dog of when it attacked some chick
ems, and the animal sprang upon her
and sank it's teeth into her leg.
Grasping the dog by the throat she
sqaeesed until It. became limp, she
then threw the animals body from
her. The woman then tainted. Upon
examination il was found that the
dog Was dead. As the dog was
plainly rabid, the woman came here
for treatment to prevent hydropho.
bao
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Kills Young Girl, Ranchman
And Then Commits Suicide.

Sheridan, Wyo., June "a. AT Clear
mont, near here, David Green, son OF
prominent ranchman, who had
been disowned by his family, this
afternoon killed Kate Weaver, a II.
year r-old girl, with whom he had been
living, and also John Callan, cow
boy, of whom he was Jealous, and after
ward committed suicide. About six
months ago Green took the girlirom
her nome, and since then the two
have been leading a rowing life. Re-
Gently the girl became fond ofCsllan.
Green warned CaIlan to let the girl
alone. The warning was not needed,
and the tragedy followed. Green
had recently been accused by his
father OF forging checks. and was
working at sheep. .shearing camp,
although his people are wealthy.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Begin Fight on the Lid.

st. Joseph, Mo-, June 24-The
Ministerial Alliance and the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union
OF this city have taken up the fight
against the saloon keepers about the
proposition OF keeping the lid down
on Sunday.
To offset the petition Of the dram
shop keepers, which contains about
1000 names, and which will be pre-.
ssnted to the governor some time
next month q memorial will be ad-
dressed to the chiei executive asking
that be continue in his efforts to
close every saloon in the state on
Sunday. This will be signed by
several thousand persons before It IL
submitted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
CLAIM FRAUD IN
INDIAN WARRANTS.
AIIege Government and Others
SWindIed Out OF Over
100000.
100000.

Ardmore, l. T., June 24.-What Is
alleged to be the most gigantic fraud
since the Creek Nation warrant steal
has just been brought to light in the
Chickssha Nation. Developments so
far indicate that the government and
others have been swindled out OF
over 100000, and 1t Is believed the
aggregate will exceed these figures.
Those accused Of completely In the
swindle have been summoned before
the grand jury. The Information is
given out here shat thousands Of
dollars Of warrants, which have been
paid by the government, are again
in circulation. About 100000 Of
these warrants are said to be held
by one St. Louis firm, the name OF
which is not divulged.
A Joplin mo bank holds $4,000
Of these warrants, and other war
rants are missing, which can not be
accounted for.
Inspector ]. E. Jenkins was recent.
" sent to Ardmore to investigate
the case and shortly after his arrival
here summonses were issued for
several men prominent In afairs Of
the Chickasaw nation and govern.
ment officials.
Before the opening Of the last ses
sion Of congress, Secretary Hitchcock
called on the officials Of Chickasav
for an estimate Of the amount ol
money due on out standing school
warrants. Indian Inspector J.
George Wright requested q statement
in behalf Of the department and, &C
cording to his report, these warrants
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29

amounted to S333,000. Congress
passed an act authorizing the pay
ment OF this amount through the In.
spector. Indian Agent Schosnielt
was directed by the Indian inspector
to pay the warrants, and the first
payments were made to the Joplin
bank. An investigation revealed the
fact that these warrants had pre-.
yiously been paid, but not Cancelled,
and were again put in circulation AZ
were Others. A full investigation of
the case is to be made, and startling
revelations are expected.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29

When Sickness Comes to the
Little Ones
Il Is the Mother Who Chiefly
Suffers.

She suffers even more than the child
Who happens to be sick.
Her sympathy Is deeper than that OF
any other member OF the family.
The mothers look forward with dread
- the torrid heat Of summer, thinking
ss their children and the many liabilities
% disease that are before them.
Spring and summer are sure to bring
ailments, especially among the little
lelks.
lsdoes not take mother very long to
discover that Peruna Is the best friend
she has in times OF illness among the
children.
The doctors may come and 60 with
their different theories and constant
change OF remedies.
The doctor of years ago gave entirely
dlnsysnt remedies than he does today.
Each year finds some change In his
prescriptions and in the drugs he relies
upoo.
A Multitude of Mothers
Hsve discovered that Peruna Is the
standby, and that In ell the ailments
Of spring and summer TO which the
children are subjected, Peruna is the
semedy that will most quickly relieve.
Whether II Is spring fever or stomach
arrangement, whether 1t II indigestion
o. bowel disease, catarrhal congestion
81 the mucous surfaces II the cause.
Psruna quickly relieves this condition
og the mucous membranes. Its opera.
tion n prompt, the children do not dis
Nike 70 take the medicine, II has no delo-
SsTious effects In any part Of the body.
IL simple removes the cause Of the
disagreesble sy mptoms and restores the
health.
Psruns Ia not physia. Peruna is not
Q ueyvtne nor q narcotic. Peruna does
not produce any drug habit, however
Josg II may be taken. Psruna Is not .
etimulant.
PeSuns Is . apecitic remedy for oil
catarrhal ailments Ut winter and sum
meT. scuts OF chronic.
The mothers all over the United States
0se the best friends that Peruna has.
The Mothers Hold Pe.ru.na in High
Esteem,
Not only because II has cured them Of
their various ailments, but because II
always Tescues the children from the
tbSoes and grasp Of catarrhal diseases.
We have In our files bushels Of testi.
monisls from mothers whose children
bsve been cured by Peruna. However,
the large majority Of mothers who use
Peruns, We never hear from.
But We do hear from great number
Of mothers who are SO overJoyed at
some special good they have received
from Peruna that they cannot restrain
their enthusiasm. They are anxious to
share these benefits with other mothers.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
No Doctor Required.

Mr.. Edward Otto, 97 De Soto street,
St. Paul, Mimi, writes:
"I cannot say enough for Peruna. 1t
has done great work in my family, es-
pecially for my oldest boy. We had
doctored with three or four different
doctors and they did not seem to do him
any good.
1--WE gave up hopes Of cure, and so did
they, but we pulled him through on
Peruna.
ave had several doctors ane they
said they could do no more for him so
we tried Peruna as q last resort, and
that did the work. Since then we keep
II In the house al the time. and no
doctor Is required. "..Edward Otto.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29

Nevada, No. June 24.-Eight OF
the oldest Missouri Pacific conductors
and engineers on the Kansas City
and Joplin division have been dis.
missed from the service. Railroad
officials declined to give a reason for
the discharge Of these men. One or
two Of the discharged men were seen,
but say they do not KNOW
why they we're discharged and will
not know for several days.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Missourian Charged
With Bigamy.

Deep Water, Mo, June 24.-F. Fl.
Gsnsheer was arrested here last
night on the charge OF bigamy pre-
ierred by alleged VIII No. |, Mrs.
Nora Genshecr OF Kansas City.
Gensheer has, it is alleged, lived with
wife No 2 at Deep Water since April.
He pleaded guilty and is held for
final trial.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Three Explosion Victims.

Monett, Mo, June 24.-R. A. Mul-
10y, the third victim Of the gasoline
stove explosion in the Mulloy home
here Saturday, died as Ii O'Clock to.
day. One o' his children died Satur-
day and another Sunday morning.
Mrs. Clark the one remaining mem Der
OF the family who was burned By the
explosion, may recover.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Pe-ru-na Should Be Kept In
Every Household
Where There Are Little
Children.

Peruna should bs kept in the house
Is sick, then send TO drug store. But,
have Peruna on hand--accept no sub
titute.
Children are especially liable to acute
catarrh. Indeed, most Of the affections
Of childhood are catarrh.
All forms Of sore throat, quinsy, Group
hoarseness, laryngitis, ETC., are but diff
ferent phases Of catarrh.
Mrs. Amelia Sailer, Menasha, Wis,
writes:
81 have used Peruna for number OF
years. 1t cured me of chronic catarrh
which suffered with from infancy.
"when my three children were born
they all had catarrh, but l have given
them Peruna and find it very effective
in Kidding them Of this horrible trouble.
find that it is also good to give them
a. tonic and preventative of colds
and collie.
"In fact, I consider Ii a household
blessing. would not know how TO
raise my children without H. am
pleased to give II my recommends
fiOn. "...Ameiia SaHer.
Address DR.. S. B. Hartman, President
OF The Hartman Sanitarium, Colum.
bus, Ohio.
All correspondence held strictly con-
| 6dential.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Mr.. q. II. Farmer, New Msrtinsville,

Mr.. q. II. Farmer, New Martinsville,
w. Va, writes:
"Our little son, Harry, Is we'll and
healthy now and we think II we do as
you directed us, he will keep his health
and grow strong.
1--WE know that our little sons life
was saved by your w0nde rfuI medicine,
Peruna, and we shall always praise
Peruna and use II In our family when
needed.
"Should we have any more catarrhal
trouble in our family, we shall always
write to you for treatment."-G. Ii.
Farmer.
Mr.. Howard Andrew Sterner, Muddy
Creek, Pa, writes:
81 have Peruna in my house all the
time and won't be without it. 1t is good
for children when they take q cold or
Group. 1t cured my baby boy of Group.
81 have introduced Peruns into six
families since received your last letter,
and four have seen relief Already
Howard Andrew Sterner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29

has been appointed special agent
temporarily in charge Of the bank
until the appointment OF a receiver,
which will be done by Circuit Judge
Denton through the office OF Attor-
ney General Hadley.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Greatly In Demand.

Nothing is more in demand than
q medicine which meets modern re.
auirements for blood and system
cleanser, such as DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They are iust what you
need to cure stomach and liver
troubles. Try them. At Frank T.
Clay's drug store, 25c., guaranteed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29


Mrs. Thes Rookie s Ashland Ave. Chicago Ill., Treasurer Ladies'
the Maccabees, wres
child all Of
and colds female complaints which cured
1--WE fnd when husband catches
o do
s baby co stomach disorders dose her
hed ssdI know In viii all be
10 keep In "..Th
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Pe.ru.na Contains No Narcotics.


One reason why Peruna has found per-
manent us. in so many homes is that 1t
contains no narcotic Of any kind. Pc
runa is perfectly harmless. 1t can be
used any length Of time without acquir-
ing a drug habit. Peruna does not pro-
duce temporary results. tits permanent
in its effect.
1t has no bad effect upon the system,
and gradually eliminates catarrh by re-
moving the cause of catarrh.
There are q multitude of homes where
Peruna has been used off and on for
twenty years.
Such q thing could not be possible II
Peruna contained any drugs Of q mar
cotic nature,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
.SALMON'S BANK CLOSED;
STATE TAKES CHARGE.
Deposits Over $725,O00.
Was Regarded a Gibraltar.

Clinton, Mo, June "a The bank
ing house of Salmon x Salmon, OF
this city, which has been open for al
most a hall century, and which has
been the largest and most successful
financial institution In this section OF
Missouri, was closed, it having been
voluntarily turned over to Secretary
of State SwaDger by the Messrs. Sal
mon.
The news came like clap oi thun-
der to the people OF this city and
county, and caused the most intense
excitement among it's thousands OF
depositors, who looked upon Salmon
& Salmon as a financial Gibraltar.
Crowds gathered on the streets all
day, and nothing else has been talked
about but the failure.
The bank was closed by Mr.. Swan
ger, because 1t 10 alleged to be in an
insolvent condition. Its doors we're
refused In st. Louis, and recent In
vestigation had shown that it was
heavily involved. 1t has only been
permitted to do business BY the de-
partment for some days, because Of
the assurance that some Of the per-
sonal assets Of the owners we're to be
turned, pto cash. This IL was found
imposs pie to do, and 1t was volun-
tarily e Prrendered.
Maj. i. ". Salmon and his broth.
or, Or. 3. T. Salmon, conveyed to
Bank Examiner Cook all their real
and perkonal property for the benefl,
Of creditors Of the bank. Mr.. Cook
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Has Stood The Test z5 Years.

The old, original GROVES Taste
less chill tonic. You know what you
are taking. 1t is iron and buinine in
a tasteless form. Nocure, no pay. SOC
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Tho Shoulders and Head Burned

Plttsburg, Kan. June 26.-Will-
fsm r. Scott, a well.known lumber.
man, who lives ct 112 West Park,
IVES ieariully burned about the head
snd shoulders BY Q cup Of carbolic
acid thrown BY an unidentified man.
The victim is expected to recover.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Tho Benefit Which the Children Of
the United States Have Received
From Pe.ru-na Can Never b
Put Into Worda

Tho chronic ailments II has prevented,
The suffering IL has mitigatsd, will
never be fully recorded.
But least this much can be said that
the coming generation owes q great
debt to Peruna, for II 10 In the tender
years Of youth that slight ailments are
liable to develop into lastiug disease,
thus blasting the whole career Of the
individual.
The mothers who are bringing up their
children to-day 70 believe in Peruna
are doing Q great work for humanity.
These children brought up to believe
in Peruns from the start, will, when
they become heads of families them
selves, use Peruna with unquestioning
faith.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-06-29
Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire
Household,

appreciated by every household, both as
q preventive and cure, tens Of thousands
Of lives will be saved, and hundreds Of
thousands Of chronic, lingering cases Of
catarrh will be prevented.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-01

The board of health met at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
 Contractor Thomas Bowling of Stone street is suffering from injuries received by fad on his doorstep where he slipped and fractured two ribs.
 When you need medicine you want the very best there is. It is good plan to go to long established. tEor- oughly reliable drug store like Lakes. where they have a large stock of drugs and force of competent and cx- perienced clerks to prepare your order Prices are no higher. often less, in fact
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-05-01
HAPPINESS

EReons an agreeable feeling, that state N besnx which is attended with enjoy X Elnnn1, joyful satisfaction. contentment n1d whole lot Of other good things. Now, real happiness is brought on In Gfeat many ways. First of all you must keep your brain ill cheerful con ditfOn and above all what you eat and drink must be palatable and if possi- ble be the very best in the market. or example, when people come home aiter hard days work and sits at the Ia hje to partake of square meal, ninety-nin times out of hundred cup of good tea or coffee is the nrst thing they think of and oh. what must yOH feelings be when you are gwen cup of tea that is anything but hiee- tasting: How can anyone buy such trash and pay big price for t Jusl because they receive whole iol oi catch penny trading stamps with II. Bay, when we think Of such ToDper. on the part of the merchant and the heterocl;tical habits of the persons who will buy such stuff. # makes us nave tender feeling for those who are driven to drink that whichc turns your oralh' and makes you forget who you are and what you are. Why not buy good. nice-tasting. warranted O. K quality tea and coffee at our store and have all the family feeling happy and content Aad? We've got the quality and the
 dce is reasonable within the reaeh
 all. Remember our say-so Ill 'he
 per is our do-so iD our store. there-
 Ire you run no risk with us You,
 honey back if you are not sausneo
 kitf our goods. We've never had 10 yrefund the money in 27 years. mat epeaks good. doesn't it: We have few more of those handy little tables which we are giving with one pound of our warranted good Baking Powder, only 45c per pound at