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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
DINING m JAPAN.

u It's Youx First Japanese Meal Yeu
VIII Have . Trying Time.
II it's your first japanese dinner
Tou're having a dreadfully hard time.
In the first place you must sit on the
door, for they don't have any chairs in
Japan. You kneel down. and then you
turn your toes In till one laps over the
other, and then you sit back between
your heels. At first you are quite
proud to find how well you do II, and
you don't think it's so very uncomfort-
able But pretty soon you get cramp.
ed, and your legs ache as IL you had a
toothache In them. You don't say any
thing, because you think that II the
japanese can sit this way all day long
you ought 10 be able to stand 1t few
minutes. Finally both your feet 20 to
sleep, and then you can't bear 1t
moment longer, and you have to get
up and stamp around the room to
drive the prickles out OF your feet, and
all the little dancing girls glggle at
you. This isn't your only trouble ell
thcr. All you have to eat with Is a
pair OF chopstleks, and you're in terror
lest you spill something on the dainty
white mating floor, Now the floor of
Japanese house Isn't Just the floor;
It's the chairs and sofas and tables
and beds as well, At home 1t would
be mortlfying enough TO so out to din
ner and spill something on the floor.
but In Japan, where people sit and
sleep on the floor, 1t seems even worse.
So you are unhappy till your little ne
san (who is the waitress ana almost
as prettlly dressed as the dancing girls,
but not quite comes laughing to your
aid and shows you how to hold your
chopsticks After TINT you manage
nicely the rice and the omelet, but the
tish and the chicken you can't contrlve
to shred apart without dropping your
chopsticks all the time. SO between
dances the maiko-the little girls about
twelve years old-kneel down beside
you and help you, They can't keen
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
Worst of All Exrerisnoas.

Can anything be worse than to feel
that every minute will be your last
Such was the experience Of Mrs. s. H.
Newson. Decatur, Ala. For three
years." she writes. Il endured insult
cradle pain from indigestion. stomach
and bowel trouble. Death seemed In
evitable when doctors and all remedies
failed. At length ] was induced tc
try Electric Bitters and the result was
marvellous. improved at once and
now I'm completely recovered. For
Liver. Kidney, Stomach and Bowel
trobles Electric Bitters Is the only
medicine. Only soc. It's guaranteed
by Chas Rogers. druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
Newapanern.

IL has been calculated that taking
the population Of the whole world,
there is one newspaper to every $1,000
persons. The United States supports
1850 newspapers. OF which 1000 are
daiiies, these being round figures. Ger
many has $500 journals, Of which 800
are daily. England takes second place
In the European record with 5000
newspapers. Of which 500 are daily
France has nearly the same number.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

why DO so many actors Insist on
playing Shakespeareg'
Il suspect" answered Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes. that It's because they
can take all the credit IL they succeed
and blame the public's lack OF literary
taste IL they fall. Washington Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

Bids are asked for the raising and
improving of the First Lutheran
church. Specifications may be seen at
the parsonage. 1717 Franklin avenue.
All bids to be in on or before the 18th
|of February. 1905. The church coun-
ell reserves the right to reject any or
Jail bids.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

"Yes," said the fireman. ''there were
two men in the building playing chess
and one Of them Is In the ruins yet
We couldn't get him out"
"Why, how was thatT
HE insisted that II wasn't his
move"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
Starting a Row.

Grayce-They tell me she's not bit
pretty. What does she, look like. any
howi Gladys-Well. my dear, she re.
sembles you as much as anybody /
know.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

from giggllng at your wardness.
but you don't mind; you just giggle,
too. and everybody giggies and has a
lovely time.-St. Nicholas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
BIDS WANTED.

u. s. ENGINEER OFFICE PORT
land, Ore. December 80. 1904. Sealed
proposals win be received here for
stone for extension OF jetty at mouth OF
Columbia river. Oregon and Washing
ton, until II a. m. January 81. 1905.
md then publicly opened Information
on application. W. G. Langfitt, Maj.
Engrs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
"MlScELLANEous.1

MEN-THE ORIGINAL JNo. A.
Moler's Barber College. ga Clay ST.,
San Francisco. is the largest. lightest
and cleanest college in America; trade
taught in eight weeks; positions guar
anteed; tuition earned while learning:
expert instructors; constant practice.
Write correct number (s44 Clay). for
terms.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

WANTED-LADY OF GENTLEMAN
OF fair education to travel FOR a firm
OF s250,O00 capital; salary $1,072 per
year and expenses; paid weekly. APP
ply, with stamp. ]. A. Alexander. NJ
Astoria, Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS,
near business part Of town. Apply
over Fisher Bros. store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
s--7-7
yoIIssEASEE s

Altoona, Pa, June 40, 1903.
Twas afflicted with letter in bad shape
It would appear in blotches as large as m,
hand, yellowish color, and scale off
You can imagine how offensive II was
For twelve years was afflicted with thi
trouble, At night it was case of scratci
and many times no rest at all. Seeing the
good the medicine was doing friend
who was taking it for Eczema, I com,
menced 1t, and as result the eruption be.
gan to dry up and disappear, and to-day
| am practically a well man. Only two
tiny spots are left on the elbow and shin,
where once the whole body was affected.
have every confidence in the medicine,
and feel sure that in short time thess
two remaining spots will disappear.
5. S. S. Is certainly great blood puri-
fer, and has done me world of good.
! am grateful for what it has accom-.
hshed, and trust that what have said
I'll lead others who are similarly afflict.
to take the remedy and obtain ths
me good results that have.
las East Fifth Ave, JOHN F. LEAR.
While washes, soaps, salves and POWDER
relieve temporarily, they do not reach the
real cause of the disease. The blood must
be purified before the cure is permanent.
S.S.S. contains no potash, arsenic or min
eral of any description, but is guaranteed
- - - purely vegetable,
- Send for our boob
on the skin and Its
diseases, which il
~ mailed free. Oni
~ physicians viii
cheerfuiiy adviss |
4 * a. without charge
any who write u
about theircase.
TIE Swim Specific Company, Atlanta, e |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-GIRL WANTS POSITION
to work at housework or any other
kind Of work. Address d. Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
RATES:
Astorian Free Want Ads.
FOR RENT-RooMs.

FOR. RENT-NlcE FURNISHED
rooms from 50 per month up. 2s7
Ninth st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

FOR RENT-FURNISHED ROOMS.
Inquire 1s1 Seventh street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
JUNK DEALERS.

HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR ALI.
kinds OF old junk Bought and sold.
173 Tenth St.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

JAPANESE BOY WANTS sITUA-
ton: general house and help work.
Apply 434 Bond st. M
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

HORSE AND WAGON FOR SALE
cheap: also 1000 sacks. Inquire at
Gaston's Barn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

FOR sALE-5 COWS. FRESH; 9TH
ers win be fresh in short time:
must be sold at once. S. J. Boyd, 1851
saith st.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28

HORSE, BUGGY AND HARNESS
for sale. Address NJ. Astorian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-28
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

rOh SAlE--MlSCELEAN EOUS.
INCUBATOR FOR SALE--4OO EGGS
capacity; also three 100 capacity
brooders; first-class condition. Ad.
dress A. Astorian Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
TROUBLE FOR M'CALL AND MCUROY
Quo WaanO Proceedings Brought in Ohio Against Insurance
Companies Petitions Ask that Receivers
Be Appointed

A KRON. Oct 2S-Quo warranto pro-
81 ceedings were commenced in The
circuit court here this afternoon
by Prosecuting Attorney Hagelbarger
on the advise of eX-Attorney- General
Monnett, OF Ohio, against the Mutual
Life Insurance company aud the New
York Life Insurance company L. Gust
them from the state by taking their
franchises from them, on the ground
that the companies have misused their
powers for the past five years in viola
ton of the laws of the state Thirty
three interrogatOries are submitted 10
the companies To be answered. The
appointment Of receivers is asked for.
Receiver Asked.
The petitions filed ask that the fran
chises held by the Mutual Life IN
surance company and the New York
Life Insurance company be taken from
them and that they be prevented rom
doing business in this state The petit
tons also ask that receivers be APP
pointed by the circuit court 10 take
charge Of all the funds collected as
premiums paid by policy holders of the
two companies in the state. and that
the receivers collect all premiums due
and hold the funds i'm trust. 1t is al
legged i'm both petitions that the COM
panies have during the past five years
misused their franchises. now hold
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29

contracts that are in direct violation
of the insurance laws of this state, and
that both companies i'm their annual
statements 10 the insurance commits
sioners failed TO disclose a large and
substantial amount which was con-
tributed 10 Cornelius \. Bliss. one. Of
the members of the Republican ma
ti0nal committec the amount Of which
is said TO be IN excess of s100. O06
Fraud and Bribery.
II is also alleged that the companies
paid out under the guisc of fees S256.-
go TO lobbyists to influence the iegisla-
ture in this state and in other states
and that the funds of the policy hold
ers i'm this state are being wrOngfully
expended and TO that extent wholly dis
Sipated and squandered for Illegal,
criminal and fraudulent purposes. It
is further alleged that The statements
filed by both companies Were fraudu-
lent and in direct violation of the pro-
visions Of the charters held by the
companies in this state. The revenues
TO be appointed are authorized by the
petition 10 make all collections Of
premiums and funds due to the COM
parties in this state. to hold the same
to be paid out as death benefits until
the final hearing of the cases. Copies
of the petitions were served upon Cap
tain II. O. Feederlee and D. King
Paige. agents of the two companies in
this county.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
HARTMAN AND
HILL ARE AT WAR
Decision by Burlington to Build to
Salt Lake an Evidence.
THEY AGREE TO DISAGREE
RAILROADS WILL FIGHT FOR ALL
TRAFFIC IN SIGHT.
THEY AGREE TO DISAGREE
ls3ecial 10 Ia Herald.O


n OSTON, Mass, oct. 2S.-It is fact,
= although James J. Hill in an in
terview today issues technical de-
malls that the Burlington road will en-
ter Salt Lake. This was learned today
from an official source
The move is only one in far reaching
and gigantic railroad ambitions in
which Hill and Hartman are opposed.
There is no truce between them. as
early developments win show. They
have reached an agreement, but il is
an agreement to disa gree.
The Burlington viii build into Salt
Lake, though Mr.. Hill continues to is
sue technical denials. Whether il Will
be this year or next year is not set
tied. In any case it will be a parallel
and competing line 10 the Union Pacific
from Omaha 10 Salt Lake.
He will also push forward down the
Columbia river TO Portland and fight
for every ton of freight that crosses
the northern half of the continent. The
Great Northern will reinforce the
Northern Pacific at Portland and all
three of the Hill lines win build local
lines into traffic centres tributary to
from all competitors
II is the through business that the
Burlington is after, as at ipresent il
gets only the haul to Cheyenne and the
net earnings of the freight from this
point 10 the Pacific alone At current
rates would pay interest charges on
$4,000 per mile of road on a Burling-
ton line 900 miles long. or the haul oil
the Union Pacific from Cheyenne q
the Central Pacific. Following the es-
Enlistment of the through Burlington
line, another track viii be added from
Chicago TO Alliance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29

Great Northern railway said vest -rday
there was no struggle on between the
Hill and Hartman roads. lie had 10
knowledge of the details Of the DIS
pute between the Burlington and the
Union Pacific. and thought it a small
matter anyway. The lines which ~
Burlington desired to build would eX-
tend from NOrthpOrt TO Dickens. Net.,
as he pointed out on map of the sys-
tenn. and would connect two eXistinb
lines of the system.
us the Burlington going to build info
Salt Lake City?" was asked.
That is one Of the fables from the
Vest" he responded. Such d project
would have TO come before the Bur
lington's board, and so far as l know it
has not
1T has been said. the suggestion
was made. that the Burlington extern
sion would be competiti< with the
Union Pacific, whether il paralleled the
latter at a distance of ten miles or 100
miles. because it would be built to COM
pete for the through business"
That would be too bad. wOuldn't
it. remarked Mr. Hill.
Glad Hartman Feels Good.
Mr.. Harriman's remarks about the
Union Pacific being in the best posi-
ton of any of the roads i'm the territory
for going through a period of competi-
tive railroad building was repeated TO
Mr. Hill. and he said:
Il am glad to hear that Mr. Harri-
man is feeling so good
DO you consider Mr.. Harriman's
remark as reflection on the Hill
roads,"
Yes" was Mr.. Hills sarcastic re-
Spouse. The Hill roads are all Grip
pied and done for
rs the Great Northern going TO build
To Winnipeg and to Hudson's Bay. as
recent dispatches have reported"
May Co to North Pole.
we are going to wait for Peary to
discover the pole. and then we will
build by way of Bafin's Bay on pom
tOons. The climate is fine up there
ten months of winter and two months
of fall. The ties. embedded in ice. will
last for a hundred years.
Mr. Hill would not discuss the pur-
poses of the recent increase of $25, 900, =
600 in the Great Northern's capital
stock, saying:
THAT is question for the stock
holdersz. The general public which is
reached through the newspapers is not
sufficiently interested"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
TRAGEDY IN OLD VIRGINIA.
w. D. Coker Kills R. E. Gressett and
Then Stays His Own Wife and
Children and Himself.

F. Gloucester Court House Va. Oct. %
r. L. Gressett was shot and killed this
morning by W. D. Cocker who had beer
concealed under the steps of GTessetts
home. Coker sent word 10 the officers te
come to his home at Greenwood, as he
had killed Gressett. just as the Officers
reached Coker's house they heard the re
port Of a gun. and. on entering the house
found Coker dead. He had already killed
his wife and two little girls. one and
the other 9.
Mrs. Cocker was previous 10 her mar
riage Miss Robbie Roy. daughter of Lien.
tenant Robert Roy. and a cousin % Mrs
A. J. Montague, wife of Virginias gov
ernOr.
When the officers entered the Cocker
home they found his dead body Sitting
upright in a chair. His gun was lying
across his knees The wife and children
had been shot killed and laid. out ana
coins placed over their eyes COker left
a note, in which he said he killed his
family TO save them from disgrace He
named Gressett and his brother as the
cause of his trouble
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
VAULT OF STEEL
AFFORDS REFUGE
Crazy Murderer Enabled to Hold
Posse at Bay.
TRAGEDY AT CHEN0A. ILL.
BANK CASHIER DEAD, ANOTHER
MAN FATALLY WOUNDED.

/ n LOOMINGTON. H.. Oct. 2S.-MayN
ID Charles Nickel of Cheuoa was shot
and killed. this afternoon. in the
Bank OF Chenoa; Hugh Jones. a brick
mason. was shot and probably killed.
and two passersby were shot and
slightly wounded by William Leduc,
a farmer who lives near Chenoa. The
fate Of Jones is in doubt, because Lee
due, after the shooting dragged the
body into the bank vault closed the
door and defied arrest Nickel, who
was Leducs brother-in-laW. vas cash
Ter of the bank as well "a maVos of
Chenoa. Leduc came i'm from his farm
this afternoon, walked into the bank
/ and, without warning. shot Nickel
dead. I'm the bank. besides Nickel and
Hugh Jones, We're Cashier NickeI's son
and another small boy The boys es-
capped through the back door
GrappIed With Murderer.
After Nickel had been shot. Jones
attempted to grapple with the murder
er. but was himself shot by Leduc.
/ Two men passing along the street. who.
Leduc feared, might attempt to cap
tuFe him, We're shot by him, one ia
the head, the other in the hand. but
I their wounds are not serious
An immense crowd well armed
gathered at the hank in an attempt
/ to capture the slayer He drew the
I door of the vault almost shut, after
dragging Jones body inside and would
allow 40 one 70 come within range.
Leduc told the officers that Jones was
7 dead. Ammonia and chloroform were
used plentifully in an attempt to over
come the murderer, but he succeeded in
getting enough air to thwart the eff
! feet Of the drugs.
Domestic Trouble.
Nickel married a sister of Lsduc Lee
due was married some years ago. 1t
is alleged that he had domestic trou-
bles which Nickel adjusted. but Leduc
always imagined Nickel had not acted
fairly in the matter. For some time
neighboTs had said that Leduc had
acted queerly, and il is supposed to-
days crime resulted from Leduc's
broOding over his alleged wrongs Sher-
III Edwards and posse arrived at
Chenoa this evening, but they were I'M
able TO capture Leduc. who is well
supplied with ammunition
Will Try Electricity.
High voltage electric wire have been
strung from the electric light plant
20 the bank and unless Leduc surren-
ders within a few hours it is planned
10 render him helpless by connecting
the wires with the bank vault and
turning on the current. Should this
scheme fail, Leduc viii probably be
starved into submission Several hun
/ dred shots were exchanged between
the posse and Leduc. and it is believed
that the latter has been wounded. Lee
due insists that Jones whom he shot
and dragged into the vault, is dead.
Doubt on this point is the principal
reason why extreme measures have
not been taken To effect Leducs cap
tuFe.
Leduc Surrenders.
Leduc gave himself up To the sheriff
at o'clock tonight and was brought TO
the county jail al Bloomington.
ON entering the vault, it was found
that Jones was dead.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
SITUATION IN RUSSIA
HOURLY BECOMING WORSE
St Petersburg in Darkness, Awaiting the Outbreak
of Revolution
eOpe Of Moscow Forming Provincial Government Martial
Law at KharkOH- Hopes Of the ROmanOH Dynasty
Centered In Count Wiite.

while the remainder of tee fleet is an
nounced 90 be stiil cruising a. sea, has
revived the rumdrs of the mutiny re-
ported 10 have taken place on board
that battleship and d second mutiny on
the Kniaz Potemkine, but there is no
confirmation OF these rumors. The dis
patch TO the Associated Press from
Odessa announced only the bare fact
Of the Catherine IFS arrival there
Conditions Cannot Last.
la spite of the fact that TIE reyoiu-
ZIONIST party have the government al
most by the throat persons well IN
formed as TO the situation are OF the
opinion that present conditions cannot
long endure. The prOletariat they say,
viii be the first to feel the Dangs OF
hunger There are limitations that
the strike organization may early next
week issue a proclamation that the
strike has served its purposes and
shown its strength 10 the people, and
directing that the workers resume their
occupations, but 10 be prepared for
another and greater demonstration
later If necessary,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
THE DEATH RECORD.
General Dragomiroff.

London. Oct. 2S.-A dispatch TO a
news agency from st. Petersburg says
that General Dragomiroff, "A member
of the council of state and hero OF
the Turkish war. died today on his es-
tate near Konotopk He formerly was
governor general of Kieff.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
ms INJuRlEs sERlous.

Paris. oct. IS Frank c. Bostock, the
lion tanner who was attacked and badly
lacerated by a lion during his perform
ance here last night. has recovered
consciousness. His condition is serious
but not critical The lion lacefated
BOstock's hands and his back at the
base of the spine
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
BENJAMIN Cullen.

Pittsburg. Oct 2S.-Benjamin Cullen
of the Empire theatre, this city, web
known in theatrical circles throughout
the country, died today of pneumonia.
Mr.. Cullen was formerly proprietor of
a theatre in San Francisco,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
NEED MORE CARS.
The Westward Passenger Movement
Promises to Break Records.

An order was received at the local
Offices of the Pullman company yester-
day from Chicago asking for all the
cars that can be spared. This is the
third order of this kind that has been
received here within the last week The
Continued on Page ?.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
HILL Is evAsIvE.

Nav York. Oct. Recommending upon
a published interview with T. L. 1ar-
riman, President James J. Hill Of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
iowa TOWN RuRNEp.

Muscatine, Ia. Oct. 3.-Amsworth Ia.
was swept by fire today. The business
district was destroyed. Loss. $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-10-29
RAILROADS NEED
ADDED WATER
]. Ross Clark Tells of Importance to
Growth of Salt Lake.
HAS GREAT FAITH IN CITY
ADMINISTRATION OF MORRIS
GIVES CAPITAL CONFIDENCE.


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Now that the quantity Of water =
= is to be Increased so that the sup y
= ply viii be equal to the demands =
= of much larger population, Salt =
+ Lake is most enviably situated in y
y having solved a problem which =
y usually perpleXes cities less for =
N@tunately located. Besides settling y
= the question Of health and comfort. y
= the provision for a large water y
= supply will be an important force y
= for the growth of the city in other y
ways.
zone of the first questions =
: in considering railroad centers /.
= is the water supply. Without
= it, no great shops are possible, :
: no large number of employees =.
! can be maintained. No success !
= full operations of any kind on :
: large scale can be concentrated
= in a city without good water
I and plenty'of it, :
= Interview in Los Angeles with J. =
y Ross Clark. vice president of the =
= San Pedro, Los Angeles d Salt =
y Lake road.
The American party is bacing its =
= campaign in large measure on =
y opposition to the plans now being =
= carried out by Mayor Morris TO en- =
= large the city's water supply. II is ,
y seeking to block these improve =
= ments if possible The admins ,
\ tration of Mayor Morris and his =
' solution of the water problem has =
= given capital confidence in the =
= city.