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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-16

1 AWAN bdbtu III uctoidlhs tuc uat-
~ tered chairs In the Herald edi-
Hs<S torial room with blue satin
ribbon. the purchase Of which at the
Dry Goods Emporium had been direct
ed by sudden inspiration of his supe-
rior. Dir. Parker OF the composing
force. 1t was Ross intention to gar
nish each chair with an elaborately
tied bow, but as he was no sailor and
understood only the intricacies of a
hard knot he confined himself to that
species of ornamentation, leaving, how
ever, very long ends Of ribbon banging
down after the manner OF the pendants
OF rosettes. Mr.. Schofield was alone at
his labor, his two confreres having be-
taken themselves TO the station to meet
the train from Roueh
1t was wet, gray day. The wide
country lay dripping under formless
wraps Of thin mist, and the warm, driz-
zling rain blaCkened the weather beat
en- shingles OF the station, made clear
rejecting puddles on the unevenly
worn planks of the platform and damp
eued the packing cases too thoroughly
for occupation by the station lounger.
The bus driver, Mr.. Bennett. and the
proprietors of two attendant ''cut un-
ders" and three or four other worthless
whom business or the lack of it called
10 that locality availed themselves OF
the shelter of the waiting room, but the
gentlemen of the Herald were too agi-
tated to be confined save by the limits
of the horizon.
They had reached the station half an
hour before train time and consumed
the interval in pacing the platform un-
der a big cotton umbrella, addressing
each other only In monosyllables. Those
In the waiting room gossiped eagerly
and for the thousandth time about the
late events and particularly about the
tremendous news of Fisbee. Judd Ben
nett looked out through the rainy door
way at the latter with reverence and
fine pride Of townsmanship. He de-
clared II to be his belief that Fisbee
and Parker were waiting for her now.
For all Carlow knew why Fisbee had
gone to meet the strange lady at the
station, when she had come to visit /
the Briscoes, why he had come With
her TO the lecture, why he had taken
supper at the Rriscoes three times and
dinner twice when she was there, Fls'
bee had told the story to Parker on
melancholy afternoon as they sat to-
gether in the Herald office, and Parker
had told the town. IL was simple
enough indeed, and FiSbee's past was
a mystery no longer 1t might have
been revealed years before had there
been anything in particular TO reveal
and If 1t had ever occurred to Fisbee
TO talk of himself and his affairs.
Things had habit of not occurring 10
Fisbee.
Mr.. Parker, very nervous himself,
felt his companions elbow trembling
against his own as the great engine,
reeking in the mist and sending great
clouds of white vapor up to the sky,
swooped down the track, rushed by
them and came TO standstlll beyond
the platform. Fisbee and tue foreman
made haste to the nearest vestibule
and were gazing blankly at its barred
approaches when they heard a silyery
laugh behind them and an exclamation.
CONTINUED Next Sundayl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-16


| saw two Others n little farther east
In the middle OF the road. think
they had followed me from che Bris-
Goes or near there. They had their
foolish regalia on. as all the others
had. There was plenty of lightning
to see. The two In the road were sim
ply standing there In the rain looking
at me through the eyeholes In their
masks. knew there were others
plenty-but thought they were com.
ing from behind me-the west.
Il wanted to get home e-the court
house yard was good enough for me-
so started east toward town. pass
ed the two gentlemen, and one fell
down as went by him. but the other
fired shot as signal, and | got his
hood of his face for II. | stopped
long enough, and 1t was Force John
son. | know him well, Then ran.
and they followed. A little ahead OF
me saw six or eight of them spread
across the road. | knew I'd have
time getting through. so jumped the
fence to cut across the fields. | lit in
a swarm of them. 1t had ralned them
Just where l jumped. set my back
TO the fence. but one of the fellows In
the road leaned over and smashed my
head In, rather-wlth the butt of
gun, | believe. came out from the
fence. and they made a little circle
around me. No one said anything, l
saw they had ropes and saplings, and
| didn't want that exactly, so | went
In to them. l got good many masks
or before It was over, and can swear
to quite a number besides those l told
you"
lie named the men slowly and care
fully. Then ne went on: 81 think they
gave up the notion Of whipping. We
all got Into a bunch, and they eoulduS
get clear to shoot without hitting some
OF their own, and there was lot OF
gouging and kicking. One fellow near
ly got my left eye, and tried to tear
him apart, and he screamed good
deal, Once or twice | thought might
get away, but somebody hammered me
over the head and face again, and | got
dizzy, and then they all jumped away
from me suddenly, and Bob Skillet
stepped up and-and shot me. He
waited for furry of lightning, and l
was slow tumbling down. Some one
else fired shotgun. | think, can't be
sure, about the same time from the
side. | tried to get up, but couldn't,
and then they got together for a con.
sultatlon. The man had hurt-I didn't
recognize him-came and looked at me.
He was nursing himself all over and
groaned, and laughed. | think; at any
rate my arm was lying stretched out
on the grass. and he stamped his heel
into my hand, and after little of that
quit feeling.
I'm not quite clear about what hap
pened afterward. They went away
not far, | think. There's an old shed,
cattle shelter, near there, and think
the storm drove them under II to wait
for slack. 1t seemed long time.
Sometimes | was conscious, sometimes
! wasn't. ! thought might be
drowned, but suppose the rain was
good for me. Then ] remember being in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-16
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suffering
from Eczema
saved from despair
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-16
CHAPTER XII.

!. ROSS SCHoFIELD was en-
gagged In decorating the bat
tered chairs in the Herald edi-
toriaI room with blue satin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
TEACHERS SMOOTH SCHEME.
Made Easy Money on the Side in New
 York.


 New York, June 2o.-Remarkanle charges that several teachers in the Wadleigh High School. on West one Hundred and Fourteenth Street, have used their positions to increase their incomes through unnecessary private tutoring, are being formulated, accord- ing to The World. Parents of some Of the girl students assert that several hundred dollars a week have been ex- acted in fees at the rate of g an hour, it being intimated that the students markings were purposely tempered with, and that they were purposely marked ''backward'' when they are ac- tualiy proficient.
 The school is a public institution. Most of the pupils prepare there for the teachers training school. The course was recently heightened by the Board of Education from three to four years.
 The cherished hope of nearly every wadleigh student is to teach in Man haitian. Unless they can get their cer- tificates at the school they are com- pelled to take a course in the State Normal School. and later pass difficult examination.
 An investigation privately made by the father of one girl whose "back- wardness" in algebra required private tutorship indicated, he alleges. that out of 200 pupils. 10 per cent. have been declared backward" in some study and pay an average of $i.75 and hour for private tutorage. The au- thorities in charge of the high school indignantly deny the charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
SAW THE RACES.
Royalty and Many Americans in A
 teudnuoe

Royalty and Many Americans in Ate
 London, June 20.--The King and Queen, the Prince of Wales and most Of the leaders of society. attended the Ascot race meeting today. The royal procession with the house party at Windsor castle consisted of eight car riages preceded by scarlet liveried out riders with postilions in the Ascot state livery. dark blue and gold. The course was reached in a drizzling rain. but an immense crowd gathered to welcome the royal family.
 Ambassador Reid end the staff of the American embassy went from London to Ascot in automobiles. Many Americans are staying in the vicinity. The guests of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh include Mir. and Mrs. George Cavendish Bentinick. Mir. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel are entertaining a house party, while Consuelo, Duchess of Manchester, Mrs John Jacob Astor and others are staying in the neigh horhood.
 Among the Americans invited to the royal enclosure today were Mrs. Ogden Mills and the Misses Ogden Mills, Mir and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Mir and Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry. Mrs. F. J. Mac kay. Colonel and Mrs. Thompson, and Mir. and Mrs. stephen Pell.
 The gold vase (vaIued at 200 sover- eigns, given by King Edward, with 400 sovereigns in specie for the winner, two milcs), was again carried off by Bachelors Button, last years winner of this event, ridden by Maher, the Ameri- can jockey. Mark Time was second and Hammerkop third. Ten horses started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
RESTS WITH
 ROOSEVELT He Can Secure ArmiStice,
 If Possible. JAP VICTORY FLUSHED Probable That Nothing Can
 Prevent Battle. Said That Field Marshal oyama May Make Attack on General Line
 witch Before Peace Con-
 ference is Held.

St. Petersburg, June 20.-The only hope for an armistice pending the meeting of the peace plenipotentiaries seems to rest with President Roosevelt and even that is considered slender So far as known the President has not taken q positive step in this direc- tion The impression here continues strong that Japan only with great re- luctance could be induced to forego the advantages of her strategic posi- tion which, despite the tone of the or ficial advices from the front. Is re- garded as being altogether favorable to Field Marshal Oyama. and agree to a suspension of hostilities for at least six weeks during which time thous- ands of endorsements would reach General Linevitch and Vladivostok would be strengthened with munitions and supplies to withstand siege. ln- deed. 1t Is suggested that Japan deiio- erately planned to postpone the meet ing long enough to give oyama chance to administer to the Russians e fresh defeat on land in order to rob the war party in Russia of their last card and facilitate acquiescence to her terms. Considering the situation therefore, President Roosevelts efforts would now be greater 1T he crowned his work with afl agreement which would last to prevent another bloody battle pending the show of hands at Washington. At the British embassy the Associated Press was. informed that Great Britain had not offered Ja- pan any advice on the subject
 Brigadier General Barry and his col leagues in view of a prospect of gen. eral engagement, are hastening their round of official visits in order to get to the front in time to witness some of the fighting. They have already called on several of the ministers. To- morrow the American officers will be received In audience by the Emperor at Peterhof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
shrIuern in senaIon.

Niagara Falls. N. r.. June 2o.--The thirty-first annual gatherings of the Imperial Council. Ancient Arabic Or der of the Mystic Shrine. opened here today with 8 very large attendance. thousands of Shriners from all sec tions of the United States and Canada being present The order numbers about 100000 members. The city was handsomely decorated. The Imperial Council was escorted to the meeting place, the International Theatre, by uniformed Arab patrols
 At the first session of the Imperial Council an address of welcome was made by Mayor Cutler on behalf of Niagara Falls and by Illustrious Poe tentate W. H. Lyons of Buffalo the responses being made by Imperial Po- tentate G. T. Brown and Past Impe- rial Potentate L. B. Windsor of wind City, Mich. At the conclusion of pub- lie exercises an executive session was held
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Justice Brcvrer,n Speech.

Nashville, Tenn, June 20.--At the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church tonight Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court delivered the annual address before the Literary Societies of Vanderbilt University.
 The progress and growth of the ju- dicial system were reviewed and the probable future developments dis cussed. Among questions of current interest touched upon were Govern ment by injunction. which he upheld; increasing the powers of courts of equity, which he advocated, and the hearing of evidence in divorce cases in secret before special commission CTS in order to avoid notoriety. This last practice he strongly arraigned and vigorously condemned.
 Justice Brewer was introduced by Chancellor Ktrkland of Vanderbilt University.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
SOLDIERS AT ANNTNsTON ENCAMP-
 MENT gNyURED.
Three Are Hurt, One Seriously. and Several Others Stunned by the Flash Which Came During
 e CIOudburat.

Anniston, Ala. June 2o.--At g o'clock tonight a cloudburst swept over Camp John B. Knox where the srd regiment. Alabama National Guard. is in en- campment.
 Every tent was blown down and lightning struck three men. ono of whom is in serious condition.
 The injured are:
 H. B. Williams. Company M. Jasper. Ala, serious.
 Jesse o'Rear. Company M, Jasper. Ala.
 Joseph Ballenger. Company c. Gads- den, Ala.
 The three men were on guard duty about the camp and were walking along beside an iron pipe. The light ming struck the pipe and traversed its full length, inhicting the injuries on the men near it.
 Many others nearby were stunned by the flash.
 Tomorrow is the last day of the en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Hav mf CaR.suex Nya@ffmw.

Washington. June 2o.-Secretary Hay, today attended meeting of the cabinet the first time for several months. He was given a cordial reception both by the President and the members of the cabinet, all of whom except Secretary Morton were present.
 The meeting was devoted to a con sideration of the status of the peace negotiations. the invitation received from Morocco that this government participate in an international confer ence for the consideration of Moroccan affairs; the Loomis- Bowen case, and some departmental matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Grout succeeds Lxnch.

Meriden, Conn. June 20.-The Even- ing Times says that Edward J. Lynch. of Brooklyn. president of the Interna- tionsl Union of Polishers. Buffers and Metal Workers of North America, has heen voted out of office. Edward P. Coyle. of this city. one of the official counters at the recent election announce ed the result today. A. B. Grout. of Ke~ nosha, Wis., is Mr. Lynch's successor.
 The fight was one of the hottest that has ever taken plact in the order. the majority of the successful candidate be- ing but 116. There are 10000 members of the union throughout the country. T. J. Cullen was elected Secretary and Treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Roosevelt on Trsn.

Washington. June 20.-Presfdent Roosevelt left here at o'clock tonight for Massachusetts to attend the com mencement exercises of Clarke Univer- sity at Worcester and Williams CoI- lege at Williamstown. He travelled in special train over the Pennsylvania Railroad. From Harlem River on, the route will be over the New York, New Haven and Eartford Railroad.
 Philadelphia, June 20.-President R0osevelt's special train passed through here over the Pennsylvania Railroad at 12:ls o'clock this morning. No stops was made except for change of locomotives,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
FREAK OPERATION.
Italians Heart Penetrated, but Ha May Recover


 New York. June 20.---A stab sustain ed by a young Italian which had punctured the wall of the heart and penetrated the right auricle has been sewed up by surgeons at the Harlem hospital. The operation Is dificuIt and rare but the patient is still alive, and hopes are entertained that he wilk recover. The operation lasted thirty- five minutes.
 The subject of the operation was CamieIlo Detano. He was stabbed during q saloon row. Companions walked him twelve blocks to the hos- pital. Finding the fellow stil alive despite such treatment, the surgeons hurried him to the operating table. To get at his heart, they sawed off an inch and a half of the third right rib. Their next task was the ligation of two arteries It was then found that the right auricle of the heart had been seriously punctured, the width of the wound being about one-quarter of an inch. This was closed with a single stitch and the usual dressings applied
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
WEATHER FORECAST. Washington, June 20.--For AIabama-- Showers and cooler Wednesday, Thurs day partly cloudy, light to fresh winds mostly southwest.

threw stones and other obJeccs at the police from the windows, while the crowd In front of the delinquent ten ants residence made riotous dem- onstrations. Finally the police drew their swords and dispersed the crowd but not before the rioting had lasted six hours. About twenty persons were wounded. two of them being se- riously injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Bet.iug Case cOn4inued.

St. Louis. June 20.-The case of George Ehrlich. arrested last Saturday at Delmar race track on the charge of having violated the law which pro hibits book making and betting at race tracks. was today continued for one week in order to secure additional evidence, but Ehrl:ch was re-arrested today together with E. V. Kintz and K. Miller on similar charges.
 The authorities also took racing sheets and money from them to be used as evidence. me men were re- leased on bail. Their cases were set for hearing next Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
stnrm nt TnInna.

Tampa, Fla, June 20.-One death and damage to property amounting co thousands resulted from an electric storm and cloudburst which occurred here this afternoon. Beatrice Collin, aged T, a negro girl, was killed by lightning while standing In the door of her home The roof of the Roberts building coupled by the Peninsula Tel ephone Company fell in, smashing the switchboard and injuring several young iady operators. none seriously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Wahf One More Fieht.

London. June 20.--Whils undoubted- ly the people of England would like to see general battle in Manchuria before an armistice Is declared since 1t is felt certain that Field Marshal oyama would score another victory. the Associated Press is assured that the British Government has not given Japan any advice as to what course to pursue, as alleged by the Novoe Vremya of St Petersburg. In fact the government has done nothing beyond supporting President Roosevelts ef- forts to secure the earliest meeting of the peace plenipotentiaries and the sub mission by Japan of terms likely to be acceptable to Russia. With over wheIming forces at his command 1t is felt in military circles that oyama Is in position to deliver most crushing defeat to General Linevitch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
f,romds Attack Police.

Cologne. Germany. June 20.-A seri- ous collision occurred last night be- tween the police and populace of Chlodwigs Platz. The police received orders for the eviction of tenant who was behind in the payment of rent for his house. An eEraged crowd num- boring thousands assembled and some of the tenants of peiEhborinE houaAs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Civil Enrineern Meet.

Cleeland. Ohio, June 20.-The Amer lean Society of Civil Engineers began its thirty-seventh annual convention here today with a large attendance President c. c. Schneider of the Ameri- can Bridge Company presided at the meeting. which was devoted to a dis cussion of the advisability of establish ing branch chapters of the society at various points throughout the coun- try
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
REDDrcrx SENTENCED.
Trumped Up Charges Against Congress-
 man and Confessed,

man and Confessed.
 St. Louis, June 7o.--In the United States District Court M. I. Reddick. for merly postmaster at Yazco City, Miss. entered a plea of guilty to a charge of perjury and was sentenced to one years Imprisonment in the penitentiary and fined $100. United States Deputy Mar shal Williams at once started to Jeffer- son City with Reddick who will begin serving his sentence tonight.
 The specific case against Reddick was the charge that he had trunped up charges of the sais of political influence against North Carolina Congressman. There was a charge of having made corrupt oath pending against Reddick in the court of criminal correction but when the plea of guilty to the charge of perjury was entered in th3 Federal Court. the State charge was continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
cow.rror Lubbock Stricken,

Austin, Tex, June 2O.--Ex-Governor Lubbock, one of the most prominent men in Texas at the advanced age of eighty-six years. was stricken today with paralysls It may be possible it is said. that he will finger for a day or two, but the attending physicians assert that his advanced age gives no hone of recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
CanaI zone Co1nmunication.

Washington. June 20.--Mator Edga on duty in the office of the chief signal officer of the army, has been ordered to report to the Isthmian Canal Commission and to go to the isthmus and install complete system of telephonic and telegraphic commu- nication in the canal zone. Major John L. Phillips of the medical corps has been ordered to the isthmus to re- lieve Major l.. A. Legarde.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
senntnr MItcheII,n Cnnn-

of tho United States against United States Senator John H. Mitchell, in-
 dicted in connection with the land frauds in this State. was called in Judge de Haven's Court today. The greater portion of the first session was devoted to hearing the excuses of jurors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
Russia's poverty must decide the issue when the plenipotentiaries meet"
Early CompIetien of Details.

Tokio. June 20.-10 a. m.)--Discus- sion of the meeting of the peace pleni- potentiaries continues through Wash ington. with indications of an early completion of the details. There has been a series of conferences between the elder statesmen and the cabinet to consider the conditions and discuss the selection of plenipotentiaries It is thought to be possible to complete the details, appoint the plenipotentiaries and organize a stan of assistants In time for them to sail on the steamer Empress of India June, 30 from Yoko- hama for Vancouver. B. C., Ca voyage of about two weeks). It Is expected the party will number doxen
 In The meantime military activities will continue. Important develop ments in various directions are ex- pected speedily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-21
M,vw r,.Id. rIooa.N-

Columbus, O., June 20.-Continued rains early today with heavy thunder storms have flooded many fields throughout central Ohio and reports show that the corn is badly damaged. At Spencerville Allen County, fifty or more oil well rigs were blown down and a number of houses and barns wrecked