davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
VERY uTTlE LEGISLATION
While a large Number Of Bills Have
Passed, Most Of Them Are Local
and Charter Bilis--very Little
Needed Legislation.

ever convened in Oregon the session
of 1906 viii go down into history with
head raised and tail over the dash
board. over 700 bills were introduced
In both houses, not over 50 Of which.
aside from local and charter bills pos
seszed any merit. More bills were
indefinitely postponed at this session
than in any previous one, the lillipu-
tian demagogue from Josephine county
securing first prize for attempted in
iquitious legislation. He introduced
81 bills, all but three of which were
either indefinitely postponed or killed
in the committee.
The Astoria charter bill defeat was
directly due to the actions of the
house on the Port of Portland COM
mission. 1t was thought at first that
the infantile journalist in the Saliva
tion Army barracks was responsible
for its defeat. but later returns dis
approve this assertion. This is GER
tainly a calamity for an influential
journal which has done so much to
mould public opinion in the state leg
islature should have its tail feathers
clipped. And its name was Maud
He-haw
The general appropriation bill which
carries over s1.00o.00O and includes
the normal school graft, viii be ve-
toed by the governor. The veto mes.
sage win not. however, be considered
until the next session Of the legisla-
ture.
The bill provides money for the
penal, reformatory and charitable in
stitutions at Salem. the normal schools
and the State university and Agrfcul-
tural college. There Is no doubt what
ever that the governor means what he
says. E M9
The bill has lain in the senate three
days and will be passed tomorrow
days and viii be passed. Republicans
governor was trying to run a bluff
and that he would not dare to veto the
MEASURE after adjournment, because
that would throw on him the respon-
sibility Of loading up the state with
large warrant Indebtedness for main
tainance of the institutions provided
for In the bill. For this reason the bill
will not be passed until the last hour
of the session, and the legislature win
leave II behind for him to act on aft.
erward.
His excellency denounces the coup
ling of normal schools with other state
institutions, and asserts that they
should be provided for in a separate
bill, not alone so that he may veto
them il he chooses, but also that the
people may call referendum on them.
Leading republicans say that the
governor will be digging a political
grave for himself by vetoing, but his
advisors aver that he can face the peo'
pie in that issue Tonight he said that
the interest on warrants would cost
less than the sums appropriated fol
normal schools and the state univer-
sity and the agricultural college. He
believed 100000 would carry the ne
cessary institutions two years, where
as the bill appropriates $1,O42,OOO.
THE normal schools are objects Of
the states charity" said the governor,
"and can receive from the state only |
such money as is appropriated for
them, and cannot demand subsistence
on the credit of the state |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
WOLVES sLAY HILLS SHEEP.
careakers Have Fierce Conflict Viii
Animals in Niaht.

careakers Have Fierce Conflict Will
Animals in Night.
St. Paul Feb. 17.--Starving timbe,
wolves made a raid on the fiock of
prize sheep OF North oakes farm
which Is owned by James ]. I'm.
The animals came out of the woods
to the fest last night. and In the early
hours of the evening prowled about the
sheep corral Dogs and men in the
employ OF Mr. HUI guarded the place
until midnight, when il was. supposed
the wolves had been frightened OF.
The men withdrew. and about 8 o'clock
this morning a fierce battle began be-
tween the wolves and five hounds be-
longing to the Hill pack
The men rushed to the rescue and
arrived In time to save three of the
dogs. while four Of the wolves were
either killed by the pack or shot be-
fore they relinQuished the battle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
Eiahter a Gutter.

Havre, Mont, Feb. l7.-Kid Fred
ericks of Havre, and Kid Scaler of
Spokane. fought last night at Fort AS
siniboine what was to have been a 20
round bout Fredericks secured the de-
cision in the 18th round. Scaler quit on
account Of the severe punishment re-
ceived on his kidneys.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
STRIKE EXTENDING.
Over Two Thousand More Men Join
the Strikers.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE strike
is extending. About 24OO employees Of
Nevsky thread works Joined the move
ment today. The total number Of
strikers now out is 10000 The temper
of the men is more threatening. A
large number of Cossacks and other
troops have again been drafted into
the city. The police are arresting the
leaders. Employers regard the situa-
tion as critical.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
OPPOSE THE BILL.
Montana Legislature Against the Dix
on Law.

Montana Legislature Against the Dix
on Law.
Helena, Mont, Feb. 17.-The com
mittee appointed to ascertain and re-
port to the house the sentiment of the
house toward the homestead bin in.
troduced in the national house of rep
resentatives reported that after a care
full canvass of the members It has been
found that 70 per cent were unfayor-
able to the measure. Several repre-
sentatives took exception TO the report
of the committee, declaring that they
had not been consulted and the report
was not adopted. On motion Of john
son Of Yellowstone, the federal rela-
tions committee was instructed to draft
a resolution expressing the disfavor Of
the houes toward the Dixon bill.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18
STRIKE THREATENED.
Employees Of Interboroush Rapid Tran.
sit Company Hold Session.

New York, Feb. 17.-After a pro-
tracted meeting behind closed doors
at which 1000 employees Of the Inter.
borough Rapid Transit Company were
present, 1t has been determined to
again make sweeping demands. failure
to grant which, 1t was declared by
some of those present, would result in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18

Trips marked include Ft. Candy.
Wash.
Tuesday and Thursday mornings the
boat will lay at Ft. Columbia wharf
for one hour. Subject to change.
The boat will leave Astoria Mondays
and Wednesdays for Ft. Stevens and
Ft Columbia at a. m. Returning,
leave IT. Stevens at 10 a. m, remain
Ing at Ft. Stevens until s:4O.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-02-18

and take no other.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
CHAPTER xiv.

The island of Grande Terre. of the
coast OF Louisiana. runs parallel with
,he mainland; and at its western end
IS secure harbor, reached by the
Great Pass OF Barataria. whose water
is from nine TO ten feet in depth.
here, on Grande Terre, were sold
the captured cargoes and prizes: and
psopie from al parts of Louisiana
came hither to purchase them. with
no apparent attempt or desire to con.
ceal The object of their mission.
Jean Lafitte was, with Pierre. sit.
ting in the dining-room of his own
house. OF which. however. the latter
was nominal master.
And SO Laro is dead. and the Barra
de Hero in English hands" Pierre
was saying.
Tell ME OF thy plans, and what is
TO become OF the lovely Senorita La
zalie."
AT this, Jean. putting aside his for
mer mood, sketched out clearly all his
intended operations. telling in detail
OF his interview with Philip La Roche.
who with his widowed sister, Madame
Riefet, would take the Spanish
beauty into their charge
II was now some two months since
the governors edict had been issued
against the introduction of African
slaves, and he had followed this by
an address ITO all whom IL might
concern in the territory" stating that
II had come TO his knowledge that
weil-laid plans existed 10 defeat and
evade this edict by way Of Barataria:
and. as Jean now learned from Pierre.
a rumor was afoat that the governor
contemplated setting price upon the
head of Jean Lafitte, smuggler. slave
trader. and pirate.
1T is only a rumor as yet" an.
swercd Pierre. with no sign of anxi.
ETY.: "and. together with the stories
of bad feeling growing between these
states and England, II gives the people
little of the excitement they ever
seem to crave"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11

"Aa. that is pleasant for me to hear
and to know. Captain JEAN" she re-
piled. with childish frankness. releas-
ing her hand and laying it on his
arm. but" now with some anxiety,
how can You ever be able to do much
for me. should | need you? 1t is long
since I have seen you. or known
where You were; and now you tell me
you are here but for few hours. and
will then go away again, | know not
wher."
Although seemingly "'twixt snilen
and tears. she spoke with an arch
naivete thar affected Lafitte most curl
ously.
You Know Zeney, the one called
witch, your grandpere's slave," he IN
quired with apparent irrelevance.
Yes, OF course" answered Rose'le.
surprise showing in her voice. she
is d dreadful looking old woman. with
big black eyes. At first | was afraid
OF her. bur new am not. for she knew
and love- my mother. and has talked
to me OF her
"Sog Well. that is quite as it
ShodtN Shtl. iiWs hit4t
again taking her hand. remember al
ways wsat say to you now: Should
you ever wish to tell me anything. or
need am service you think / can rem
der, all you need do Is TO tell Zeney.
and then allow three days To pass in
which To see me or hear from nee.
viii you promise to do thisT'
He bent toward her with an earnest
ness In bis manner that caused her to
wonder At the time and afterwards.
Yes. ! promise. and | thank you"
she ansW cred softly. and left him.
A few moments later the Count de
Cazeneau entered the room and greet
ed Lafitie with a cordiaiity he accord
ed " few men; but the Island Rose
did not return.
Ito be cnntinued)
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
Hard ON Foreigners In Mexico.

once while sojourning in the City
Of Mexico ! happened 10 call upon a
friend at one Of the principal hotels of
that capital" said Representative
Souihard OF Ohio
While in his room ! noticed n very
ane revolver. and. making some com
ment upon II. he picked II up and be-
gan 10 explain how. although IL was of
single action. he could fire II as fast
as ihough IL were double action. In
some way his hand struck the ham
mer. causing the weapon to explode.
In a second my friend turned deathiy
pale aud became so agitated that he
could scarcely speak.
Having noticed that the bullet
struck a rug and took a downward
course, didn't see and cause for ex-
element. and. lifting up the rug.
showed him where the lead took
Judgement. He became calm pretty
soon and then he explained his agita-
iion Had that bullet gone into the
court all the hotels down there open
into a court, instead of the floor. and
had it struck any Mexican. my life
would not have been worth a ten-cent
piece ! have lived down here long
enough to know how swift is the pun
ishment meted out TO foreigners. even
In case of accident, where a native is
in jured. Indeed. had | been unfortu-
nate enough to have caused the death
of one OF them. 1t is quite probable
that YOU. as well as myself, would
have been executed. The fact that
You lad nothing to do with the shoot
ing would have been OF no avail. for
your presence here would have con-
demned YOU Washington Post.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
r. AFITIE ~
VI lI0UISIANA
| d' BY MARY DEvEREUx
- ILLUSTRATIONS BY OOS c. va. SON
097~ssAe na3 g~x7eo
BY MARY DEVEREVX

where the evening sky was glitterirg
in the days gray ashes.
1t was the Island Rose: and the
song was one her mother had taught
her-one Lafitte had heard the girl
sing during their journey from the
Choctaw country.
HMademoiselle Rose" he said.
speaking very softly. as the sweet
voice died away. breathing the final
words like sigh from breaking
heart.
who is it-what 90 you wishg" she
inquired tlmidly. and not a little
startled.
1T is I. mademoiselle. Do you not
remember gsc?'
~Ahi"
1t was cry of joy; and two small
hands. white as her snowy draperies.
were held out to him.
1T is my Captain Jean. And oh,
how glad am to see you,'
Are you?' was all he was able to
say in reply, as he took her hands.
and wondering to himself for being so
tongue-tied In the presence of this
mere child.
Surely | am. So often have |
asked myself during this long summer
where you were and what doing Oh,
Captain Jean. | am so very glad you
have come back. And now you will
stop IN New Orleanss"
She spoke eagerly. fearlessly. as II
happy In showing her liking for him.
Il fear not. ma m selle. | am here
for few hours only. on business. and
came to see your grandfather. You
speak of the summer being long.
Were you not happy. ma seller"
She moved uneasily. and her head
dropped but she did not reply.
Tell me. little Island Rose, were
you not happy" he asked again, TAX
ing her hand. Remember that II was
who brought you here-I, who loved
and revered your mother. And | must
feel the deepest regret to have been
the means Of bringing her child to I'M
happiness. Is not your grandpere
kind TO you?"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11

"Oh, yes" was her hasty reply.
He has been-means to be. very
kind. | am sure. He has given me
many pretty things-clothes and Jew
els. and books-things of which /
never knew before in all my life"
Yet. little Rose. I feel that some
thing is troubling you" Lafitte de-
c,ared confidently. Il wish you would
tell me what 1t is: and perhaps | can
find the way to make you as happy
and contented as | want to feel you
are in this new home to which I
brought you"
His voice. with its gentle insist.
ence; the firm pressure of his hand
upon her small fingers-these i'm
PEELED her after a brief hesitancy. to
say. speaking very softly, There
seems to be some mystery about my
surroundings - something in my
grandpere's life | cannot understand;
and this makes me uncomfortable
And he has such strange associates" :"
1t was well for both the girl and the
man that the darkness hid the look
of the face when he heard these
words.
"On the island. where we spent the
summer. such rough. dreadful-looking
men came to see him, and then disap-
peared suddenly. never spoke with
them. for he bade me keep out of
their way: but they frightened me. for
they looked wicked and cruel. and
many of them were as dark-skinned
as our slaves Some of them were
dressed SO oddly. with red caps on
their heads. and rings in their ears.
could not but wonder why he should
permit such men to enter his house.
and what could be their business
with him"
There are many strangers and
rough-looking men about New Orleans.
| little Rose, and we are Obliged to
come into contact with them In bus!.
ness matters" said Laftte. Il know
those OF whom you speak. and know
they would never harm you" And he
pattcd reassuringly the hand she had
not offered to withdraw.
But" he added. you had better
keep away from such men, as your
grandpere bade you: for you must be-
| lieye that he loves you, and knows
what is best for you Remember. too.
that SO long as l live you can rely
upon me to keep you safe from what
ever might harm you or make you un-
happy"
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11

'T wish there would be war declared
against Great BRITAIN" declared Jean.
with sudden animation. as he nodded
his acquiescence in Pierre's reason
ing. "She has been sneaking around
this county ever since her whipping
here. trying. without appearing to try.
to obtain another hold upon IT, She
never seems to really know when she
Is well thrashed."
II was now Pierre's turn to nod.
IF war came" continued Jean, his
eyes sparkling as IL with satisfaction
at the idea. do you know ] think
should go to the governor and offer
all have for his assistance"
"Ah?" said Pierre, with slight
elevation OF his heavy eyebrows.
Yes: for you and !. with our men
could then fight like any respectable
citizens In defence Of this country
against the English.
..That might be-" was Pierre's spec
ulatiye remark. But his tone changed
as he added. bending his eyes. filied
with a meaning look. upon Jeans i'm
passioned face. aglow with a new and
better entnuSidstn, mr. f<hoi"nS
hates Bonaparte."
"Hates-yes; but fears, as we'll
oh. IL can but help lay low his most
hated enemy. shall feel. in dying for
/, the greatest happiness ever
knew"
Pierre whistled softly. and reaching
for a f,agon Of wine, filled two glasses.
Here. jean" he said. lifting one OF
them. s.let us drink to the overthrow
OF English power in any land wherein
we may abide. and long life and pros
perity to him you love"
Twilight was coming when Jean La
Atte took his way to the house OF
Count de Cazeneau.
Up the avenue Of live oaks. upon
whose branches the gray moss draped
6laments looking ghostly in the twi-
light. he passed to the pillared portico
of the counts residence. and, as was
his privilege, entered its wide door
unannounced.
The low strumming Of guitar from
a nearby room drew his footsteps to-
| ward it, and he was soon standing on
| its threshold.
No candles were lit, but . woman's
white drapery cleaned from the far
l ther end, in an alcove-windowed re-
| eess looking out to the western sky
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
OERAHGED NERVES
DISTRESSING TROUBLES LEFT BY
ST. VITUS AND GRIP.

Woman Afflicted for Years by strsur-
smell. of Numbp-s. aud weakness
Receivers Perfect Health.
When she was fourteen years old, Mr..
Ida l.. Brown lad st. Vitus' danes
She finally got ovey the most noticeable,
features of the strange ailment, but wa.
still troubled by very uncomfortable sen.
sations, which she recently described e
follows:
..One hand. half OF my face, and half
q, my tongue would get cold and uuml.
These feelings would come on, last for
sbout ten minutes, and then go away,
several times day Besides would
have pa,pitation of the heart, and nv
hardly breathe. As time went on there
spells kept coming oftener and growin.;
worse. The pumbuess world sometime,
extend over half my body"
"How did yon get rid OF them?"
at seemed fo- long time us if neve.
caull get rid of them. Ii was not until
about SIX years ago that I found remedr
that had virtue enough in it To reach M
- That was DIR. Williams Pink Pill,
Itr i 'stit 4 Ntptts sA4ltA lit A.ANe huCt Ell
tirely cured me-"
Did it take long to effect cure;"
mol / hadn't taken the whole Of the
frs, box before saw great improve
nent. So kept on using them, growing
better all the time. until had taken eight
boxes and then was perfectly well, All.
have remained in good health eve-
since with one exception"
What was thaf:"
"Oh that was when I had the grip
was III bod. under the doctors care
for two weeks. When got up / has
dreadful attacks OF dizziness had tc
grasp hold of something or would IA,
right down l was j1st miserable. ans
when l saw the doctor was not helping
me, began to take DIR. Williams Pink
Pills again. In short time they cured
me Of that trouble too. and have never
bad any dizzy spells since"
Mrs Brown lives ut No. 1905 Dewitt
street. Nation. Illinois. DIR. Williams
Pink Pills are without an equal for the
rapid and thorough cure of I-ervous pros
tration. They cxpei the poison left in the
system by such diseases as grip and are
the best of tonics in all cases OF weak.
ness. They are sold By every druggist.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time. because II
never sticks to the iron. but because
each package contains l6 oz.-one full
pound-while all other Cold Water
Starches are put up In x-pound pack
ages. and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from al; injurious chem
icals. II your grocer tries to sell you
a 1903. package 1t is because he has
a stock on hand which be wishes to
dispose OF before he puts In Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
ters and figures "l6 ozs." Demand De-
hance and save much time and money
and the annoyance of the iron stick
DnS. Defiance never s.icks.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
WRITTEN av MARSHAL eLucHeR
interesting Letter From Great Soldier
to His Wife.

Interesting Letter From Great Soldier
to His Wife.
There has just been discovered in
prietor ia Mecklenburg hitherto un-
publlshed letter written by the cele-
brated Marshal Blucher TO his wife
on the eve of the Battle OF Waterloo.
The letter Is couched in the unique
style and spelling peculiar to the old
lost in the following translation from
the German.
"Comprenne. June II. 1915.
Here J sit in the room in which
Mary Louisa spent her bridal night.
II Is hard TO imagine anything more
beautiful than Comprenne. What =
pity thai | must part from here to-
morrow. because within three days
must be In Paris.
'lt Is possible. and most probable.
that Bonaparte will be handed over
to me and Wellington. DO not think
can do anything better than to have
him shot I 1nis would be a service to
mankind. In Paris he is wholly de-
serted, everybody hates and despises
him
Il believe this will all be over In a
short while, and then I shall hasten
home There are many pretty things
here but | must not take anything
away. "BLuCHER."
Dundee Advertiser
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
c.tarrh Cannot Re Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. a. they cannot reach
the Of the disease. catarrh n btssod
,utfons disease aud in order t you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catsrrtl Cure IL taken tn
teruasly. and directly the blood and mucous
surfaces. Hairs CRtarrh Cure Is not quack med
cine. ItwA- prescribed by ~ the h-- ;s.,
In th's ~e..Ty and Is regular prescription
Ii composed ~ the best ,onics known. combined
with The best blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mpSous surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful re
suits In cutns catarsh. send for testimonials free
F.J, CHENEY & CO. Props, Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. price T5c.
Taxe uaIls Family Pills for constipation.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11
Three Balls and Out.

so you refuse to give me the
money. eh?" said the profiigate son.
YES" replied the stern parent.
Not another cent Of my hard-earned
coin for you"
Then here goes" cried the youth as
he seized q silver-mounted pistol from
his fathers desk.
Unhappy boy" exclaimed the old
man as he sank helplessly into a
chair. what would you do-take your
life?"
Not so you could notice IT," re-
Piled the hayward offspring as a dia-
bolical grin chased itself over his
beardless phiz. I'm merely going to
loan this lead pill dispenser to my
.uncle:' see?".
Idaho Springs siftings., 1905-03-11

5000 farms of 100 acres each. situ-
ated in the Uintah Indian Reservation
in Utah. Will he open for occupa ncy
very shortly. Don't you want to home
stead one and make yourself home +?
This land is the best adapted to stock
raising and farming of any land In
Utah. Send % cents for book and ma p
telling about the country. how to
homestead and route to get to the land.
THE UINTAH COLONY CO.
Box 4gS Denver Colo