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MIDGET AN AWFUL FIGHTER.
ELiCKED RiLIET GfRL'S EYE ~
GINNING SItiRS.

fccnr Behind the scenes NJ Murray I'M
Theatre Us Pound Man Rcncntani Ia
Court for striking Lady Rr, citation as
TO stage Sun No Lovers scrap.
Louis Mcrtle a midget weighing IS pounds,
was IN the Yorkvlln poicH court Yesterday
20 answer complaint Of assault made
by Miss Beatrice Wilson, a young woman
or average feminine height and wei ght.
She declared that the little man had black
ened her left eye and had landed several
other blows with his fist upon her body
on the stage OF the Murray Hill Theatre.
The complainant is n chorus girl and
was engaged in the "IIliputians in Sinbad
company. which appeared at the Murray
Hill during the last week. There are SIX
little people in the company, and Merke
Is one of the men and plays the part Of tie
Secretary.
Where il the detendant?' asked Ma gia-
trate Moss as the chorus gifl began 10 teI'
her story,
Here he is. said the defendant lawyer;
pointing downward The dwarf > head
did not reach the level Of the top OF the
desk, and the Magistrate had TO stand up
to got a look nj MIN ,,r.,-
DO you really mean to charge this little
fellow With ASA ultlng you; the court
+ certainly do. Just look at that black
,nark under my eye lac gave me He may
bo little but he's an awful fighter she
REPLIED
How did he mana &c to do 1t
We'll YOU SEQ wo are engaged"
-Hal a lovers quarrel Blackened eyes
usitnlly come after marriage the Magls-
trate interrupted.
We're not engaged to be married. we're
nnganed in the same theatrical company
Tho voung woman explained
She went on to say that the trouble oc-
CURED on the theatre stage last tuesday
evening before the regular performances
bocan.
Hero. little man" said the Magistrate
10 he defendant stand in front Of this
Young woman Now raise your olonchcd
f-t A. high az YOU can
The dwarf did as he was ordered His
fst reached "a high az tho girls chin, and
the Court remarked that it did not seem
likely that the defendant could punch the
complainant in the eye, as alleged.
But he got up on the stairs and threw
his arms about my neck and beat me, p
the chorus girl declared
II didn't punch her. She slapped me in
the face and that made me mad, but !
wouldn't strike a lady Merkle inserted.
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THE vORCE SALE.
Pair OF Incense turner's OF Fine Design
bring $1,000.


The attendance at the Vorce sale at the
American Art Galleries yesterday was the
largest yet. William Randolph Hearst was
there, and ives more Interested in buying
pottery than in the happenings at Wash
lngton yesterday. -,
A pair OF incense burners. 40 inches in
height, brought forth the briskest bidding
Of the afternoon They were Chinese
cloisonne and openworll in brass, ground
color Of varying shades Of peacock green.
The body was decorated in archaic Dc
signs in dark blue, red end yellow, with
the base bearing a conventional tower
design The cover was decorated IN a
combination OF the flower and archaic
designs.
Each had three feet Of elephants heads
of hand wrought brass with Cloisonne
decorations. and each had twelve pan els
Of fine hand wrought brass in openwork
design in which bats and the antique form
oil the square We're conspicuous.
These pieces were made from special
designs for the Summer Palace in the reign
of the Emperor Chien-LunR, A. y. 1880.
and formed a part Of the plundor when
j. was looted by the armies of Great Britain
and France in 1861 They are said 10 DO
the most complete and remarkable speCi-
mems Of Chinese ciOisonne TO be found
to-day. They were sold 10 L. A. Lanther
for s. 900.
AIR Lanthier also bought cloi-onnt
garniture consisting Of an incense burner
two candlestick5 and two beakers Tor $3.50
This set had a pale blue ground, archaic
decoration in colors. IL was of the CHA
Ching period. 4 ID. 1890
Some other. articles sold were;
Pair Of II inch oyoid vases Of the Chen
lung period, sold to W. Y. Hearst for 500.
Pair OF 20is inch bottle shaped vnses Of
Kang-Hsi period sold 10 Miss T. A Bliss for
$500
Pair OF 81 inch ginger lars Of the Chien-
Lung period. sold TO Isaac Untermeyer for
tllO
Blue and white ginger lar, 10 inches II
height. OF the Rang Hsi period. sold TO c. /
hudson for $500.
Twenty-Five inch wine Jar Of tho Kang lis
rArInd Gold 10 Anna L Emo fnr A..n
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and fell into the black hole
The following day persons passing the
shaft heard quacks coming from some
suhteTanean souroe. and the problem
arose a. TO how the goose was 10 be rescued
The hosting apparatus was out OF business,
but Albert said he would accomplish the
rescue If the neighbors would help. He
tied rope around his waist and selectinga
group Of husky miners. bade them lower
him down into the mine
He was down about two hundred feet
when loud quacking was heard and
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Nurses to Hold a Euchre Party.

The Alumne Association Of City Hospital
Nurses is endeavoring to raise money for
a clubhouse and registry and 70 that end
will hold a euchre party at the Tuxedo.
Madison avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
on Tuesday March = a large number Of
VOL known physicians, their wives and
friends have consented 10 act as patrons
and patronesses for the occasion This
association has been most active for several
years in the effort 10 put the calling Of
nursing on the highest PsssA-le professional
basil.
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DOWN zoo FEET TO SAVE GOOSE
Oxford y. j.. Furnishes story Or the
Heroism ,f Engineer Albert.

MADISON, =. j., March g. From Oxford.
Warren county. comes the story Of how
lewis Albert. an engineer az eSEmpire
Steel and Iron Company mines, yesterday
saved the life Of goose. Tho bird got over
the fence Of it, coop in the yard Of william
Kemple and waddled to the mouth Of the
mine. 1t tapped its wings. few over the
opening Of the shaft, which is 700 feet deep
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noch Indicted for Murder.

CHICAGO. March Among the indict-
men,s returned by the Grand Jury to-day
was ono against Johann Hoch, charging
him with the murder Of his wife, Mira. Marie
Welker Hoch, who died last JaREary In
EngIewood. supposedly by poison.
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EPILEPSY

successfully treated by specialists A. GLFNN'
a high grade Institution In the famous .
the GeneSer. Rates low. No treatment O.. -
Booklet free. TIE HEALTH RESORT '' ~
6lol. Rochester. y, Y.
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signal TO pull up quickly followed A,+y3
soon appeared with the struggling DIV
In his arms, and the crowd cheered.
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Al,scrarcr to Replace Gcbhard Residence

Plans have hccn fled for n firoproof fifteen
story commercial building 10 be erected for
jacob Rothschid at tho northwest corner
81 Fifth avenue and Fifteenth street on
the site Of the Gebhard mansion. It's cost
e. estimated at $500 600.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
Idaho Governor Gives Praise TO
Ills State.
PROUD OF NEW BATTLESHlP
Governor Gooding Visits New York and
Tells Of Idaho-Says the State Is
Worthy Of the New Battleship Ida.
no, Recently christened.

New York, Dec. l2.-Governor Frank
R. Gooding of Idaho is in ohis city
talking Idaho. He came here from
Philadelphia, where he had the satis-
faction of seeing his l3-year old daugh-
ter Louise NJ, the youngest girl who
ever christened battleship. break a
bottle of wine over the bow of a war
ship.
The governor is here as sort of
commercial envoy from his state, dis
seminating information concerning Ida
hos great opportunities for agricultural
and industrial development
Were all proud, of course" said the
governor yesterday, Ito have the larg-
est and most formidable ship in the
navy named after our state. At the
same time we know and don't mind
saying that the state is worthy OF the
battleship
"In sugar beet culture for instance,
Idaho win soon be the leading state.
~In the Northern part of the state
we have the largest tract of white,
pine in this country and we also have
extensive forests of yellow pine"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
Mr.. JOHN NORDSTROM
FOR CITY TREASURER

Here j. the cut of an honest, capable
citizen, Who. this day aspircs to, the
office of City Treasurer for the next
two wears. II is not essential To 20
into heruic> over John Nordstrom;
nothing that can be- said in hi> behalf
viii hc new OF novel to any clectur in
this community. He is able, eonscien-
tious. and a. honest man a. ever
lived. here or elsewhere.
There j. nothing to h. said that he
has not alrrady proven by his long
wears of useful public and private life
in Astoria. II may be interesting to
many In mark the high estimate in
which he was held when he left the
Common Council a. the representative
of the Third Ward in December of last
year. Here are few Of them;
John NorlstOm has retired from
the city council Many other men have
served terms in the council aud re-
tired again to private life. hut few
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IiS genuinely regretted, Mr. Nol.l-
,tom could have been returned 20 the
council by the apprcciatise voters Of
his ward hut for the press OF his own
business affairs While he is sue
rcrdcd by u WORTHY man, his loss 10
the city government will he kcrnly ielt,
for hi, record has at all times heen an
curiablc one, Astoria has been blessed
with few councimen of more ability
than John Nonl,trom, aud none more
honest, - Daily News. Dec. 20. lani.
"Nor,l>trm said as this was the last
regular meeting in tt- official term he
desired TO express his thanks to thu
mayor, the members vi the council. tho
city attorney, auditor and Representa-
tiycs of the pres inr the courteous
treatment he had received Mt their
hands during the time he served as a
member Of the council. lie said his
relations with all had hen most pleas.
ant aml while there had been some
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
TO SETTLE DISPUTE.

Rome, Dec. IA semi-ofIicial com
munication issued yesterday refers to
the several questions pending between
venezrela and Italy through the re-
fusal of tie form,r to settle Ialian
claims. 10 says the italian government
proposes to the Venezuelan government
that he points in dispute be submitted
to arbitration. The answer to this pro-
osal was ,vasivi an, therefore the
Italian government has ordered Carlo
FilipPo ZeITat III consul g9leral at
San Francisco. to proceed to Caracas to
continue the negotiations in just
manner. Signor Zera is given the rank
Of minister plenipotentiary for this pur-
pose.
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st. Petersburg, Dec l2--Although
the government is making efforts to re-
lieve the famine in the provinces where
the crops failed last summer, the work
is being greatly embarrassed by the
unsettled conditions, and already pitt
ful tales OF distress are pouring in
from remote districts. Peasants and
their families are starving and private
; relief is being organized and appeals
being sent out not only through Russia
but to foreign countries. The situa-
tion in the province of 0rel is partieu-
larly acute, and the marsha!s of the
nobility have requested the Associated
Pnss to make particular appeal to
the charity and humanity of Americans
whose haryests have been SO bountiful
this year They ask that donation.
should be sent 10 Alexander Alexando-
witch Stakovich. one of the prominent
liberal leaders at Eletzt government or
Orloff, in care of the Northern bank of
that place. The committee is arrang-
ing to institute dining rooms and bak-
cries where the starving Mujiks and
their families can be fed during the
winter and also to arrange stations for
the distribution of fodder for the hors-
es and cattle of the farmers. the death
of which would be an untold calamity
TO them. The women of the district
have been put TO work making lace and
peasant embroidery by the sa ale of which
it is hoped to increase the funds at
the disposal of the committee. In Orel
province especially the famine promises
to be much more severe than in 1891,
when the American people generously
sent shipload Of wheat and corn to
the starving.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
Torture of a Preacher.

The story of the torture of Rev. o.
d. Moore, pastor Of the Baptist church
of Harpersville, Y, Y, viii interest you.
He says: II suffered agonies, because Of
persistent cough, resulting from the
grip. / had to sleep sitting up in bed.
l tried many remedies, without relief,
until / took DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption Coughs and Colds,
which entirely cured my cough, and
saved me from oonsumption."A grand
cure for diseased conditions of Throat
and Lungs. At Chas. Rogers druggist;
price 60c and sl.O0, guaranteed. Trial
bottle free.
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aN~ Hzzzz.

heated arguments in discussing matters
that came before them. there had been
no personal animo-ity and the best Of
good feeling existed. Mr.. Nordstrom'
remarks were in happy vein and elicit
ed hearty applause. Both the mayor
and city attorney responded and warmly
expressed their appreciation OF Mr..
Nordstrom u, a councilman and express
ed their sincere regret that he is about
10 sever hi- connection with that body.
TN motion oi Robinson vote of thanks
was rendered Mr.. Nonistrom for his ef-
iici1nt services as member OF thel
council. The council then adjourned
until Tuesday evening Of next week =
Daily Budget. Dee. 20, 1904.
ut is to be regretted that John Nord-
strom i TO retire from the common
council on thu first Of January. liz has
made an honest. conscientious public
servant and has served his con-titu-
ents with marked ability lie has been
chairman OF two OF the most important
committees. and il is due to his busi-
ness sagacity and thorough under
standing Of the business interests Of
the. city that the city has grown and
progressed more during the past three
years than in any ten preceding years
During his entire term he has not only
been actuated in an honest administra-
ton Of city affairs, but in the upbuild-
ing of the city and the making Of many
needed improvements. Mr.. Nordstrom
retires with the respect Of everyone in
the city."-Astorian, Dec. 81, 1904.
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went out with the widespread good
will that has all along been manifest.
ed toward the capable representative
Of the Third ward Every member oi
the governing body of the city. every
man who ever had official busine-.
with Councilman Nordstrom, has ad-
mired what City Attorney Smith mos,
properly designated as his rugged
honesty and his intent at all times Ia
sub-erve the interest Of the city.
Mr.. Noulstrm has served rather a
remarkable term in the council lie
was appointed to the important chair
manship Of the street committee in
the first year Of hi, service. and for
two year, has held the chairmanship
Of the committee on ways and means.
In both positions he ha- shown him
self to he capable public official,
More tnan this. perhaps, he has been
willing and anxious TO commend the
good deeds OF others. Mr.. Nordstrom
is not an orator. nor will he ever be-.
but what he has hail 10 say in the
council ha- been to the point and has
rung with the tone Of sincerity. le
has taken those little dcfeat- in the
matter Of city legislation which come
to all eouncilmen with the grace Of
veteran. and has smilinglS s"knowl-
edged the superior judgment Of the
majority. lie has not been afraid to
voice his horfst coayicbonl, but he
has RETAINED from abuse. Inviting
" he has endeared himself 10 those
whose business puts them in touch
with city affairs, and his retirement
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

Ihere Is not the least danger in giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy TO small
children as it contains no opium or
other harmful drug. 1t has an estab.
lished reputation Of more than thirty
years as the most successful medicine
in use for colds, Group and whooping
cough. It always cures and is pleasant
to take. Children like It. Sold by
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
BRIcRLAYERs SUSPENDED.

New York, Dec. l2.-The members Of
the Is bricklayers unions with the ex-
ception Of Local No l. numbering more
then 10000 workers, were suspended
esterday from the national body of their
organization for refusing to work only
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13

for such sub-contractors a have fire
prooGng contracts with the National
Fire ProoGng Go. TO have done this
the brickhyers would have violated an
agrCema1t with the Building Tradei
Employers Association.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
Fixing Tally sheets-city A,

Fixing Tally Sheets-City Auditor
Anderson was busy yesterday making
ready the tally sheets for the differ
ent precincts. The sheets were too
small to contain all the names and so
il was necessary to take two sheets
and paste them together.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
]. II. Griffin
BOOKS STATIONERY MUSIC
APPEARING OLD
Acts as a Bar TO Profitable Employ
ment.

Acts ne a Bar to Profitable Employ
ment.
You cannot afford TO grow old
In these days OF strenuous competition
II is necessary to maintain. as long as
possible ones youthful appearance.
1t Ia impossible to do this without re-
talning a luxurious growth Of hair.
The presence Of Dandruff indicates the
presence Of burrowing germ which
lives and thrives on the roots OF the
hair until Il causes total badness.
Newbro's Herpicide Is the only known
destroyer of this pest. and II is as effec-
tive as Il Is delightful to use
Herpicide makes an elegant hair dress
ing as well as Dandruff cure.
Accept NJ substitute-there Il none.
Sold by leading druggists Send 10c. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicids Co..
Detroit. Mich.
Eagle Drug Store, 35l-353 Bond St.,
Owl Drug Store, $40 Com. St., 7. F.
Iaurin, Prop. Especial Agent"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13

Try one drop Of Schilling's
Best lemon extract in half-a-
glass Of water.
Try how many drops of some
other extract it takes to flavor
as much.
ATsur Erses'si ass.yb.sk
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
FIRE ARMS MAN DIES.

Norwich, Conn, Dec. l2.-Wiliam H.
Davenport, aged IS, the founder Of the
W. H. Davenport Fire Arms Co., died
esterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
XMAS AT
GRIFFINS

Our store arrangement Of goods is
complete although we have much more
TO get ready than ever before Come
-arly and we will be able to give you
much better attention than the "day
before Xmas. In our windows this
week CALENDARS, Games, Toy Books and
Framed Pictures-EVENINGS ONLY
we display fancy Brass, Glass and Met
81 Ware-Eyenings only.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-12-13
STATE IS WEALTHY TO RELIEVE FAMINE
Russian Government Trying to
Help Sufferers.
STRICKEN PROVINCES

Pitiful Tales Of Distress Pouring in
from the Remote Districts Where the
Crops Have Failed-Russians Appeal
to America to Send Aid.
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perstition, incidence and the Hindu re- Iigion-the most vicious and degrading. MT. Perrine said that when he was in Assam the nearest stores were SOO miles away, and he had to order a year s supply of goods in Calcutta. The mail took two weeks to be sent from Cal cutta, and five weeks from America. He spoke of the excellent work that was being done by the missions, of the schools and other institutions of ciilization, and said the outlook for the conversion of the people of India from heathenism was very hopeful. MT, Perrine exhibited a number of Indian implements. His address was listen- ed to with wrapt attention and inter est.
 If the weather is suitable there will be number of trotters out on the Clinton avenue speedway this after noon. There were several good races last week, and there ought to be a number of interesting brushes to-day. The horsemen are hoping for good fall of snow, so that they can speed their horses attached to sleighs.
 The following pupils of Strong dis trict have each received prize book from the MacMillan company for ex- cellence in penmanship: Ada Porter, Woolsey school; Ruth Griswold, Wood ward school; Elizabeth Romann, Woolsey school; Joseph Hines, Wood ward school; Burdell Williams. Wool sey school; Margaret Kane, Woolsey school
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-13
THE FRENCH FAIR,

The French fair for the benefit of the new St. Louis church, corner Chapel and Chestnut streets, opened last night at Music hall and will continue until next Monday night, inclusively. Every thing has been done to make this ba- zaar one of the most pleasant of the season. The ladies and gentlemen of the parish have been at work for the past two months. The booths have all been arrange in tasty manner and are replete with suggestions of the so-. cial and artistic character of the peo- pie of French descent. The decorations of the hall are also most beautiful
 A booth that is sure to excite the in- terest of many is the "rayou des otlv4 rages de fantaisie'' booth where exclusive designs of merchandise suitable for Christmas gifts are exhib- ited and sold at moderate prices. Then, besides, others, there is 'I'etang de la peche miraculeuse" - fishing pand- where one can sit in real canoe and Is guaranteed good fishing in the form of useful presents. There will be no genuine or artificial gypsies in the French fair, but instead a myriad of charming and elegant ladies will serve refreshments in the 'tbocage d'orangers' orange grove-and, with the gayety and gentility inherent to their race, converse with you ad libitum about America and France in the beautiful language of the mother country.
 Tonight has been set aside as "Queen's Daughters Night" when a great number of the ladies of this be- nevolent organization will attend in 8 hnd1r
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-12-13

The annual inventory is being taken of the books at Strong school. There are several hundred volumes in all.
 The attendance of pupils in the Strong district is very good for the season, and there is but little sickness in any of the schools.
 The schools will close Friday, Decem- Der P, for the annual holiday vaca- ton and will reopen Tuesday, January ?.
 The annual Christmas sale by the Ladies' Aid society will be held in the chapel of the Grand Avenue Baptist church this evening. Many useful and fancy articles suitable for holiday gifts will be on sale. One booth will be set apart for taking of subscriptions for various ladies journals. There will be several other booths and a great va riety of goods will be on sale.
 The annual ball of the Quinnipiac Fire company will be held at Polar Star hall this evening. Visiting fire men will be present from Westville, West Haven, Derby, Wallingford, Nau gatuck and several other towns.
 Mrs. Breslin and daughter, Miss Mary Breslin of New York, have been visit ing MT. and Mrs. John Breslin of Grafton street.
 Gottfried Dommer of Popular street has sailed for Europe to remain three months.
 There are many entertainments this week, and, with the preparations for Christmas, the time is pretty well talk en up.
 A partnership has been formed be- tween Frank Miller of Bridgeport and Frederick F. and Frank D. Brown oi