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New-York tribune., 1905-01-01

father of course had idea that the great edi-
tor was Buffers most relentless and caustic critic
Now, gentlemen" said the General 4 am sorry
to have to terminate this pleasant talk but have an
appointment down town which must be kept AS to
the lecture will say this You may count to
deliver 1t, whenever and wherever you say you
assure me that the speech of introduction will be
delivered by my great and good friend Charles
A. Dana Come back and tell what he says"
he added a parting shot bowling
selves out
Its forlorn hope, father l remarked as we
were leaving the hotel, ''but Dana prides himself
upon his ability to get light the affairs of life
every day, and upon the fact that he lets his
opinions of the past interfere with his of action
in the present, shall down to The Sun office
and have a little talk with him"
A previous acquaintance with Dana on my part
gave easy to the inner sanCtum. | plunged
at into the subject at hand, and Dana gancing
at his letters while talked let have my say without
interruption. When | had finished he turned his head
slowly and gazed at fNedy, his forehead wrinked
with amusement, for at least half minute without
saving a word.
Don't you think Mr.. Morrissey," he said at last,
THAT is somewhat daring for you to to with
a proposal like this?"
Perhaps 50" l answered quickly; but the cause
New-York tribune., 1905-01-01
DS nm w. III rris
MANAGER AND IMPREsAR1o
L. ute by ]. Herbert welch

say that l think Charles
a. Dana would be an ex-
cellent man"
" What" cried the Gen
eral, suddenly swinging
his big body toward the
priest. You suggest
Dana? l see, sir, that
you have a large sense
OF humor. Well, it is
a good joke!"
With this the General
leaned back in his chair
and shook with laughter.
Oh, Dana would be an
excellent man to pro-
nounce a eulogy on mel"
he exclaimed when he
had partly recovered him
self, AN excellent man!
In his own peculiar way
he would do me ample
justice. He's done it be-
fore, more than once.
| was red with morti-
fiCation; but the good
New-York tribune., 1905-01-01

= -.ly get along with
.ar music Now. didn't come in this morning to
s. EaE Tor money, but for your kind offices in our
Il occurred to me that there must he
lans who would be willing to ralv to the sup
I- .. music so to speak Could not you get us up
q .arert TO save the organ?"
erncerti Without anv machinery at NV com,
rr5 for the turning out of concerts and with the
T--.-,2ants expected to appear gratuitousy | well
}a- The mental wear and tear that the management
a. concert would involve. AS business manager
t.r c. Duff l already had numerous perplexities on
mind Yet the fathers request was reasonable
agh It was fitting, as he had said that singers
N.a have 50 often been carried to vocal trumphs on
swelling tide OF organ music, should come to the
rescue Of organ in distress. l felt that | should
l.sa undertake this concert, but was hesitating
q 1ra oammitting myself to the labor of it when
lad IN inspiration.
Il have thought OF a better plan than yours"
J suddenly exclaimed. General Benjamin F. Butler
gave IN Boston the other day lecture The Irish
.ler in America and it big success He's
i.-l IN town. the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Well go
night down there and call on him. Come along. We
aas- catch him before he goes out and escapes us
t.- the day
F...een minutes later the bell-bov who had
t.-ea our cards informed that were to go
r.rt mp"
"Cone in" shouted deep voice on the other side
O. tle door.
Ben Butler then Governor of Massachusetts,.
Igmberingly from his chair and said with ques-
..-iug stare his heavy face that he glad
ST. us. His expression rather belied his words; but
] enthusiastically explained mission painting
t.aeling picture of church without music and
organ threatened with the humiliation of being carted
back TO a warehouse. Gazing thoughtfuly into the
smoke Of his cigar General Butler gave close attention
9. oa- plea
Well" he finally remarked, my engagements
such that afraid l can't give the lecture in
h.w-lork l very sorry. l should like to help
y.e. bat I cannot neglect my official duties
But it would be act of philanthropy, General"
! exclaimed, and, moreover, it would win you
te stanch friendship of the Catholic Church.
Weu make a great affair of it, l continued rap
ally. IN rent the Academy of Music invite all
leading military of the city and get
good friend of yours to deliver, by way of
roduction, fitting eulogy your character and
..rievements.'
i am afraid that if he with conscience he
uld hesitate about the eulogy," remarked the Gen
.-4l with twinkle in his eyes, but who occurs to
as being capable of doing justice to such an IN
,ring thene?"
again was at a loss for a reply One or two names
ra-ne 10 my mind but they happened to be those of
.ueTnies of ButIes l. was hesitating, when Father
attery interposed word.
Ii l may make a suggestion" said he, Il will
New-York tribune., 1905-01-01

rsSey human harmony for the sake of musical bar
mony 10 tell you the truth the humor of my
pronouncng any sort of eulogy Ben Butler rather
appeals to me. 1t wouldn't be consistent no: but
L don't take much stock in consistency. | believe
with my old friend Emerson, that it is the hob
goblin of little minds. This thing would surprise
some OF the good people of the town. but l don't
mind making them sit up in awhile. In short
am inclined to view your proposition favorably:
but you tell Ben Butler that if he lets me introduce
him he must take the consequences
After this interesting and most satisfactory inter
view l hurried to several newspaper offices where
had friends and impaired the information that Dana
who had hurled many shafts at Butler, was about
to pour balm on the latters wounds From the
manner in which this was received | knew that
we should have heavy headlines in the next morn
ing's papers Late that afternoon again saw
General Butler
What? Dana willing to introduce me?" he ex-
claimed in a tone that was almost shout. q can't
believe it. If it's SO, it's a miracle. But l am game
Let me know the date few days ahead and you can
depend upon my being on hand"
The next day, after the papers had exploited the
coming lecture for the benefit of the church in
which would have delighted the heart of press-agent
| engaged the Academy of Music. Then | visited all
the armOries in town, and left invitations for every
colonel, major, captain and lieutenant to be present
in uniform the stage to hear the great lecture
the Irish soldier in America by General Butler
My next to arrange for band of musicians
and to give orders for the building the Academy
stage of great tier of seats, which, when occupied
by the military in their martial attire would
present impressive setting for the distinguished
speakers of the evening.
When the night came not only these seats, but also
everyone in the house was occupied The officers in
their resplendent uniforms forming great semi-circle
that reached away up to the flies presented the
most gorgeous stage picture | have [
confess that proud of my work. In the green
room. amid the inspiring tones of the music that
came to from the stage, l greeted Mr.. Dana
What's this you've got me into Morrissey?' he
cried. Il had idea that the affair to be SO
overwhelmed! | suppose you and Butler arranged
to have fanked every side by military so that
he would be protected against my vicious attacks
They say that alls fair in love and war. MOrrissey
but this is too much-a single civilian against
army"
| laughed and hurried away, leaving Dana to buckle
his Despite his protests that he was fright
ened, he SelfpOSsessed enough when few minutes
later he appeared the stage amid explosion OF
applause few seconds afterward from the other side
General Butler made his entrance, sOldiery and I'M
pressve figure in the regaia of a general Again
the great audience roared out mighty greeting.
But when Dana advanced to the front OF the
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is one for which l would
dare much"
You don't think
Ben Butler really i'm
agines that | would
speak a good word for
him, do you?"
IF you did" I re-
piled, Il can assure you
that he would be the
most gratifed man in
the United States.
" But you must know
that it has never been
exactly my aim in life
to crafty Ben Butler, "
replied Dana.
Il know that we'll"
| said, but it is never
too late to acquire a
new aim, is it? Cen
eral Butler would be
glad to cooperate with
you in the interest of
harmony-the harmony,
in a church, of a fine
organ, and, l might add.
the harmony in life of
two distinguished citi-
zens."
Mr.. Dana smiled broad
ly. That's not a bad
idea of yours. Mr.. Nor
New-York tribune., 1905-01-01
Nv. +.

THE pastor OF st Ce-
celia's Church. To-
L Gated in Harlem,
Ncw-Nork. came down
~ mv office at the Broad
way Theater. now Daly's.
one morning in an un-
easv frame of mind.
Aiorrissey. he ex-
planned, mine. YOU
know, Is a young parish.
We have had building
sri furnishing expenses
T. m-et, and my people.
who are mostly quite
poor have responded
S. literally that / now
nix from asking them
+ another cent. Yet
/ must nave at once
thousand dollars.
TIE firm from which
81. bought our organ
ne me a polite letter
erdav to the effect
unless we immedi-
made a substantial
uent they would be
rellcd TO remove the
r, r-ment. We couldn't
.ly get along with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04
Church Services.

Baptist church-Subject of sermons
Sunday: why Observe Communion
and Regeneration Allined." In addi-
ton to the usual services new mem-
bers win be welcomed and the Lords
supper observed at the morning hour.
German Lutheran-Sunday school
at 10 a, M; services at IL a. m.
First OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at
II a. m. and 1880 p, m. by the pastor,
Luther d. Malone. Morning subject:
Harmony With the Christ Life"
evening, why Did Not Go to Hear
Melba." Sunday school at 1920.
First Presbyterian--Preaching at IL
a. m. by the Rev. John R. welch. A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Sunday school at 1876. No service in
the evening.
First Lutheran-Services as usual In
the morning at 1O:45 in Swedish, sub.
ject, why Tars and Wheat Must
Grow Together Until Harvest" Even.
ing, in English, 1880; subject, "The
Faithfulness of God Revealed in His
Church" All invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The steamer NJ. +. Hazen turned
turtle yesterday afternoon. She was
towing barge loaded with hay and
feed to Chinook and struck a trap spile
overturning her. Captain Thomas
Parker OF the Nahcotta was passing
at the time and went TO her rescue.
The captain was hanging to spile
and the engineer was on the bottom
OF the steamer. both were rescued. The
Nahcotta got line to the steamer
and barge, but was unable to handle
the steamer. so anchored her and
towed the barge to Chinook. The
Shamrock came along shortly after
ward anj towed the Hazen to the head
OF the island. The Mayflower went
down last night and succeeded in
righting her
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The circuit court convened yester-
day. The case Of A. Brix ct al against
Clatsop county enjoining the county
from issuing any variants for the con-
struction OF the new court house, was
a friendly suit brought to test the
powers Of the county TO build court
house. Mr.. Brlx and the other plaint-
ifs kindly asserting to the use Of their
names as plaintiffs in the suit. Per
sonally they are in favor Of building
the court house. but someone had to
commence the suit. A demurrer to the
complaint was sustained pro forma,
and notice Of appeal taken to the SUI
preme court. where the issues will be
presented on the transcript.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

John Harry and John Hendrickson
the Uniontown saloonkecpers accused
OF violating the local option law, were
arralgned In the circuit court yester.
day afternoon. District Attorney Al
len appeared for the state anj Noland
& Smith for the defendants. The de-
sendants were arraigned and entered
a plea OF not guilty. A special yenire
for II Jurors was issued and the case
win be triad this morning. The de-
Tense will admit that liquors were sold
but they will attack the validity Of the
law and the description OF the precinct
boundary. In the event OF convic-
tlon, an appeal viii be taken to the
supreme court.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

An evening paper is authority fol
the statement that W. ]. Cook will 20
10 salem 10 lobby against the Tuttle
charter bill AS q promoter Of Ne
halem coal tielis Cook has the county
skinned, but what success he will at
tain as lobbyist Is undetermined
What Is needed most Is an appropria-
ton 10. reimburse the Nehalem Coal
Company stockholders.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Expert Beckwith is examining the
books OF the county Offices. He re-
turned a book to the sherif's Office
yesterday after having 1t about an
hour. and Chief Deputy Binder grumb-
led: Gee, look at that; now 1t took
Anderson and me six months to pu.
abor. 100000 figures In that book,
and this Portland man can add them
all up In iess'n an hour" Then they
both grinned. from whence 1t appears
that the expert has entire faith In
the sheriff's Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The Star theater has arranged for
the full Eagles band Of 1e pieces to
participate In the matinee perform
ance at that popular place Of amuse-
ment Sunday afternoon. This Is not
"a benefit performance. and the price
lof admittane will be 10 cents, as usual,
but the excellent bill. together with the
numbers taat Will be added by the
band will make q more than usually
excellent program.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The stories published by an evening
paper about Miss Todd, the school
teacher. are malicious and uncalled
for. They are not borne out by the
city physician nor any OF the teachers
familiar with the facts. The attempt
70 lnjure the reputation Of young lady
who Is striving to support herself are
generally condemned An honest young
lady's reputation ls worth more tnan
all the scurrilous articles that are
written and viii have more weight in
an investigation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Several members of the w &. T. u,
a representation from the ministerial
association and a delegation from
Uniontown were present In the cir
cult court room yesterday TO listen to
the unlontown saloon cases.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

REWARD-we shall give $40 in gold
as a first prize, and IS as a second
prize TO the boy or girl under IS years
Of age. writing the best poem Of tvs
or more verses. using the MONARCH
RANGE as the subject Of the poem. All
poems to be handed In before Q .. m.
on February 1s. 1905. Charles He'll
born q Son. Complete furnish
ers, gso-592 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Sheriff Linville left last night for
Portland with two unfortunate children
committed to the Boys and Girls Aid
Society. They are Hilda and Lulu
johnson. aged and years. Their
mother was sent to the asylum for the
insane in July. 1903, and the un-
natural father OF the little ones desert
ed them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Miss Mable Steabb has been ap-
pointed postmlstress at Seaside. vice
J. E. Bralier. resigned. She will as
sumo the duties OF the Office about
the 18th OF this month, A. D. Rocker
fellow recommended NJ NJ. Moore, but
Mr. Rockerfellow was not known at
washington, ana Miss Steabb secured
the appointment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

W. J. Hess. well known restaurant
man. has opened well appointed and
fine appearing restaurant on Eleventh
street In the place which was formerly
occupied by the New Style restaurant.
The place has been newly fitted and
furnIshd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

There is no complaint about business
at the Star saloon. Good goods an6
courteous treatment will draw trade to
any first-ciass saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. Thi
best 10 none too good for our customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Our large stock Of fne dry goods,
clothing, furnishing goods and all will
be placed on reduced sale prices dur
ing the next 30 days. C. II. Cooper.
the leading house OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The senby Gas Engines are prize
winners Of 1904 Regatta, ~ hp 2 cycle
marine engines. sis5; sh hp. cycle,
one cylinder. s1s5; 6 hp, 4 cycle. two
cylinder. $3.50. The hp Is built for
small boats and weighs 45o lbs. Sales
man for Columbia River. Andrew
Hague, Knappton. wash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

For sais--At Gaston's feed stable.
No. ios Fourteenth street: ons Landiss
harness machine; one smith-Premisr
typewriter; one 20 hp motor and belt
ing: 1000 good sacks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

II you have cougat or cold be sure
and get bottle Of White Pine Cough
Syrup. The best to be had. For sale
at the owl and Eagle Drug Stores, at
25 and so cents per bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Piles OF boxes outside OF the stores
about town indicate that the mer-
chants are getting In their spring
stocks OF goods. and the crowds inside
show where the goods are going. There
are some empty stores, but they are
nom advertisers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The composition on the Chinese New
Year by Jessie Fong, published In The
Astorlan yesterday was read In the
Astoria high school Snort time ago.
He IL at present attending the high
school here. instead OF IN Portland, as
published.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The Imperial oyster house is pre-
pared TO furnish shoalwater bay oys-
ters in quantities Of pints and quarts
10 supply the family trade. Colonial
oysters always on hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The exercises In the high school
yesterday afternoon were largely at
tended and proved most interesting.
The program M published In the AS
torinn was carried out. r. J. Goodman
presented the graduates with their d.
plomaB.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Alfred Hasnus. employed on the
Danziger building. was struck vita q
piece OF wood yesterday, which knocked
him out AZ first II was thought that
he had been killed, but he revived and
was taken 70 his home,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

This afternoon at o'clock a sewing
circle for young girls win be organized
for the purpose Of teaching them to
sew. embroiier and do fancy work. All
girls under Is years OF age are well
come. The organization win take place
at the parsonage Of the First Lutheran
church. 17iT Franklin avenue.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Our annual sale Is the talk Of the
town-patrons have been waiting for
it--don't miss Il: come early. g. II.
Cooper the leading house Of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The Astorian once was thoroughly
fumigatei on December l. The luna
tics and other germs were erradieatsd.
And his name was Maud. He -Haw.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The Grotto will supply patrons with
delicious Tom and Jerry every day.
The superior quality Of goods which
las made the Grotto popular. viii be
applied.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

There Ia no house in Astoria so well
equipped to supply furniture and
house furnishings MS Heilborn g. Son
This house carries no secondhand
goods. everything in the stock being
new and of modern style, The prices
are Just as low as is charged for in
ferior furniture. 1t pays to buy the
best, especially when 1t costs no more
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

s. A. Gimre. 5is-5i5 Bond street.
ANNOUNCES d special sale OF fine shoes
for men. women and children The
stock IL the very best and the best
bargains will be Offered You can save
money BY taking advantage OF this
sale
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

svenson's book store has laid In .
stock OF high school books, and has .
complete outfit Of school books and
school materials. School children can
get what they want at svensen's
book store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

A letter from Los Angeles announces
that A. c. ana +. A. Fisher and family
are now living at 1916 Tenth street In
that city. and will spend the winter
there.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

II In now generally conceded that the
Jayne local option law will pass "A
amended. II IL n great Improvement
over the prohibition measure now In
force.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The trial of David Davies for as
sault ana battery on the person OF
Mrs. Ruby Davies was not held yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Davey demand
ed jury trial, and the case will be
heard in the justice court on Monday
at 2 o'clock. In the meantime Judge
Goodman released the prisoner on his
own recognizance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The ForresterH lodge In contempiat.
Ing organizing band. There are a
number OF musicians belonging TO the
order and the proposition meets with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The occident tonsorial parlors and
bath facilities are eQuailed by none.
Everything modern ana up to date
See Peterson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Three secret service. men OF the
United States were In Astoria yestsr'
day. !, is reported that they were sent
here to investigate timber frauds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04
Local BrevItIeS.

Arrangements have been MADE
whereby tho carriers on the Assorian
routes will make their own eollses'ons'
and subscribers are requested TO have
the amount due for subscription ready
when the boys call 20 that they ma,
not have to make extra trips.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

II you want something extra nice
In the grocery line see
FoARD " STOKES co.
about t..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

A special meeting OF Temple Lodge
No. Z, A. y. g. A. NJ. will be held taiS
evening at 1880. Work In Il. A, and
i. c. degrees.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

W. ]. Hess has opened the eleaneHt
ana best appointed restaurant In AS
toria at i2o Eleventh street. The best
In the market, and the promptcst serv'
Ice. n
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Sweet naval oranges from Is TO &c
per dozen. Plenty Of good cooking ap-
pies at COO per box.
ASTORIA GROCERY.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Lorg's preserved fruits and Jams mr.
selling at special prices.
FoARD q STOKES co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The Tuttle Ash bill passed the leg
isla,uro yesterday. 1t win become a
law upon the approval OF the governor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

Pure fruit jelly. put up in Cib buck
cts at soc each,
FoARD a STOKES co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

our annual saae commences on Tues
day. January "a; every article In the
store reduced--with . few exceptions.
G. II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

FOR wagons, buggies. plows. harrows
and all kinds OF farm tools and ma
chinery sec r. M. CASTOR at ioS itth
street, Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-04

The county court viii meet this
morning to complete the business for
the term.