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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-06-02
CHAPTER xxi.

4" HE time passed rapidly, and
Jack soon began to get ready
for school. But he had gained
an Accomplishment during the
holidays. Blocks, the butler, was q
ventrlloquist, and Jack, finding out the
quality, asked him If he could teach
him to throw his voice into any place
he pleased. Blocks thought 1t was q
natural gift. but he would try him.
Jack and the butler went into a mead.
ow at the back of the house and prac-
ticed ventriloquism. Oddly enough,
Jack did, In some measure, possess the
gift. By the time Jack went back to
Pomona House he was a pretty good
imitation of his master, and Blocks
was delighted with him. saying that
he would in time become a first rate
ventriloquist
"I'll astonish the natives" he said,
when | get back"
Mrs. Bedington and her husband
lived together very happily, seldom, II
ever, going out or receiving people at
home. They loved Jack dearly and
told him if he had any complaint to
make of his treatment at Mr. Craw-
! cour's he was to write to them at once,
or come over ia the Hall. and they
would zee into the matter.
So he went back with plenty OF pock-
ct money, box full Of clothes and a
hamper OF good thugs, determined to
be as good boy as circumstances and
his own inherent love of fun and mis-
chief would allow him.
Ii was arranged that he should re-
tain the names he had hitherto been
known by, adding to them his fathers
name; SO he was called Jack Hark-
away Bedington.
He found few alterations In the
school when he returned. and there
were only two new boys who require
any mention One was n quiet. unob-
truslve young fellow named Turner,
who, from his gentle manner, became
at once a subject for bullying The
other was Huhston senior. This was
Hunston's brother, and he had been In
the royal navy. but at sixteen he was
court martialed and obliged to leave
for bad conduct His father had sent
him to Mr.. Crawcour's to be prepared
for civil service examination.
Jack had not been at Pomona House
ten minutes before Filmer said to him
maliclously, That's Hunston's> big
brother. and he says be Is going to be
cock OF the school and kick you to
start with"
He'd better try II on" answered
Jack, struggling his shoulders.
Colllnson and Harvey both assured
Jack how gisd they were to see him
back again, ~ did several other fel.
lows
Mr.. Mole. who had had q holiday at
the seaside, was radiant, and never al
luded TO- the past.
Jack thought things were going on
too PLEASANTLY and quietly. and one
morning In class he resolved to aston
lob Mr. Mole, to- whose division he had
been promoted.
The subject before them was GeOaogy,
Abd the boys had been reading q nee
Itrs upon the crust q the globe upsn |
Which they were to'bs examined.
Now; eots," saidl Mr. Mole. "open
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-06-02
conduct would lose you your place"

conduct would lose you your place"
IL don't mean any HARM" said Jack.
Look how you have treated Mr..
Crawcour today"
He is fair game"
80 you might consider your en-
ployer tell you 1t won't do"
II will try to be more careful. but l
can't help playing a trick when l get
chance"
Think over what l have said to
you. You are getting a big roy now
and ought to know better"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1905-06-02
TWO INDICTED.
Pr'"e'Ps' ofiiesrs of Big Mexican Lot.
terry Arsat City Of Mexico.

San Antonio. May 2s.-IrlIsse Raa-
sette and EMIL Berthier OF the CITY a,
Msxieo the principal officers OF the
Big Mexican lottery. are among tho
men indicted by the Federal grand
9ury. which investigated the LOTTERY
business In this city.
These two men are now in Mexioo.
ana VIII probably remain there az the
crime with which they are charged 4
NOT one for which they can be extra
aited under the treaty now In force be-
Mesh Mexico and the United States
me indictments, how sver. will have
we enect OF barring these two mar,
nc1a entering the United states. 70
- soon a. they put foot acrorr chs
border they would bs promptly nahbed
by tho United StatsT ogI,cers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
The Flood Gates Were Open.

All Astoria seemed to be there. The
big store was surely the center OF at
traction. People will take advantage
OF genuine money saving opportuni-
ties. The big sacrifice sale of $4,000
worth of fine suits, overcoats, crave
nettes, pants, hats, shoes and FURNISH
ings appeals to every person. for no
such opportunity ever occurred in this
city. We saw many out Of town faces
In the crowd. as the news OF TINS true
blue sale has travelled in every direc-
tion. The announcement that s. Dan
zlger & Co. would sacrifice $4,000
worth of their finest and best goods
was a signal for rush. and It VIII
continue for weeks. as the stock must
he reduced to such size as will allow
the workmen to commence alterations
on the entire building early in Febru-
arv. The work will be pushed with all
sneed In order to have the store ready
for Spring trade. Don't miss visiting
the big sacrifice sale now going on, for
vou will never have such money saw
ing opportunities again. This Is the
hest week, as the stock Is complete
In all departments.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
Rudolph and Adolph."

Broadhurst and currles viii present
the merry musical farce comedyq, 'Ru-
Lolph and Adolph." at Fishers next
Thursday evening. This viii be strict
ly a flrst- class attraction In the musi-
cal farce line and one that will prove
most satisfying to the theatrical as
well as the general public. II the Welt
seasoned judgment Of capable critics
may be taken as criterion. Rudolph
and Adoiph" has been one Of the great
est laughing successes in all the large
cities during the past three seasons
and the same standard Of excellence
fixed by It's production In New YORK
Boston. Chicago. Philadelphia. will be
continued. All the appointments fot
n high class performance are carried
en- tour, and the cast has been chosen
with great care and judgment. Seat
sale opens Wednesday morning at
Griffn"s book store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
PERSONAL MENTION.

T.. w. Langdon of Albany was In the
city yesterday.
M. r. German OF cathlamst was II
the city yesterday.
Timothy Richards OF skamokawa
was In the city yesterday.
Mrs Captain Ingram OF cathlamet
was in the city yesterday.
II. II. Nelson and wife OF Deep River
were In the city yesterday.
c. r. Peterson Of Tacoma was IN
Astoria yesterday on business.
Harry Hamblet of Portland was In
the city yesterday on business.
Miss Maggie shanks has returned
from a visit with friends at Victoria
Robert Lindenburger left yesterday
on business trip to San Francisco,
Dan. J. Moore Of Seaside passed
through Astoria yesterday from Port
land, en- route home.
Miss Todd, teacher In the Adair
school. returned yesterday from a visit
with friends In Portland.
Paul Wessinger OF the Weinhard
Brewing Company OF Portland was In
the city yesterday on business.
Senator Jay futile and Represen-
tatives Burns and Laws left last even
ing for Salem for the 40 days session
OF the legislature.
Mrs. Johnson OF Portland is In the
city visiting her son, ~ d. Johnson
Mrs. johnson will leave next week for
a visit 10 California.
Ben Hawkins Of San Francisco was
registered at the occident yesterday.
NJ. Meyer OF Chinook was a visitor
in Astoria yesterday.
c. r. Palmer. representing Blake,
McFall Company Of Portland, who has
been In the city the past few days In
the interest OF his firm. returned to
Portland last evening.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The usual row occurred In the
Worlds Fair saloon yesterday morn
Ing. A man named Evans put up a
dollar for round OF drinks and the
bartender insisted that he only put
up so cents A disgraceful row occurred
in which Evans right arm was brok-
en-. He appeared before the county
court yesterday morning. A warrant
was sworn out for the arrest of his
assailant. This saloon has been consid-
cred a disreputable Joint and when the
new charter is passed 1t will be i'm
possible for such places to secure a
license.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
A BIG RusE.

A large number of Bargain hunters
have already crowded Herman Wise's
Clothing Store; fortunately Mr.. Wise's
stock of fine overcoats and suits for
Men and Boys is so large that a great
many more smart buyers can get suit
ed without trouble; this Is certainly
the greatest sale Of fine goods in Ore
gon. Don't walt too long and be sorry
later. NOW is the time to get spe-
eial Bargains at Herman Wises big
Clothing shop. WISE knows how.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
RATES CHANGED.
Alaska Is Opened to the Newspaper
Corresp ondents.

Washington. d. c., Jan. THE sec
retary of war has approved the recon-
mendation of the chief signal officer
reducing the press rates between Seat
tie and points in Alaska to one-half OF
the present tariffs. The cable rates re-
main unchanged. but the land taritrt
between stations in Alaska VIII De
changed somewhat at an early date,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Considerable trouble has been ex-
perienced with the wood pipe from
Bear creek to the reservoir. and at the
Bear crek to the reservoir, and at the
meeting of the water commission the
superintendent was instructed to or
der 1000 feet of lS-inch steel pipe to
replace the wood pipe when necessary,
1t was also decided to extend the mains
to the wharf of the Calendar Trans
portation Company.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Bids were opened yesterday by the
county court for printing a tax regist-
er and tax receipts for the 1904 tax
roll Two bids were submitted ns fol-
lows: News $3.50; Astorian. sS2
The contract was awarded 10 tn Az
torian.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Al the session OF the county court
yesterday the drawing OF the petit Jury
was completed. Reports from the var
ious road supervisors were read and
the bondsmen exhonorated. The court
adjourned until January IS. at which
time the tax ievies win be fixed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The o. II. * n. Co. have a force Of
surveyors In the field surveying the
water front preparatory to extending
Its Sharf out to the harbor lines. As
soon aa the survey In completed and
the report filed. work on the proposed
extension will be- commenced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

II is reported that j Bruce PoIworth
recently elected prosecuting attorney
for Wahkiakum county has rendered
his resignation to the county court and
that Mr., Fuqua has been appointed TO
succeed him. Mr.. Polworth win move
to Astoria and open ap Office for the
practice OF law.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The charge against w. II. Davis for
embezzling money belonging to Ross
Higgins 4 Co. was dismissed yester-
day. He has paid all the costs and
made satisfactory arrangements to re-
imburse the firm for all moneys due,
Davis was released from custody.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
REwARp-we shall give $40 in gol,

REWARD-We shall give $40 in gold
as first prize. and S. as a second
prize to the boy or girl under IS years
OF age. writing the best poem OF two
or more verses, using the MONARCH
RANGE MS subject of the poem All
poems to be handed in before p. m.
on February 1s, 1906. Charles He'll
born a Son, Complete House. furnish
ers, 590-592 Commercial Street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

II IL claimed that Mrs. Saylor
reported drowned at skamokawa, wat
not drowned. but that she left on tne
morning boat for Astoria and took
the boat for ilwnco In company with
u young man. and that they were go-
Ing TO Seattle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

II ls reported that James McClarney
will be appointed pound master and dog
catch next week. Last year only 42
licenses were paid on dogs and II Is
claimed that IL does not represent the
actual number OF dogs In the city. and
that large revenue IN lost TO the city
by the non enforcement OF the ordi-
nance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The Ralston Physical Culture Club
VIII resume work next Monday evening.
January o. at Fishers hall. Members
are requested TO be on hand promptly
at 8 o'clock. All interested persons are
cordially invited to attend this meeting.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Mrs G. A. Gearhart declined the ap-
pointment Of county superintendent Of
schools and the county court appointed
Miss r. G. Warren. Her bonds were
fixed at $1,000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Water consumers are notified that
water rates must be paid at the Office
of the water commission on or before
next Tuesday. and all dellnquents will
be subject TO the usual penalty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Mr.. and Mrs. +. d. Keutner enter
talned a number OF friends at their
home last evening. lee cream, but M
egg nog was served A very enjoyable
evening was spent. the guests being
royalty entertained.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Arrangements have been consumatei
whereby the Astoria Sash and Door
Factory at Smiths point will soon re-
sumo operations. The plant has not
been running for some time. but COM
pany has been organized which has
purchased the plant, and as soon as
the details have been completed work
will be resumed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

There is no complaint atout business
nj the Star saloon. Good goods and
courteous treatment will draw trade to
any first-class saloon. That's what
makes business good at the Star. The
best In none too good for our customers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
STORM RAGING.
Dixie at Mouth Of Elbe May crumble
and Fall.

and Fali.
Berlin, Jan. IA storm Is raging
on the north coast of Germany that
excels in intensity that of week ago
A flood is threatened that may de-
stroy the protected dixie near the mouth
of the Elbe, and large detachments
from the neighboring garrisons are at
work STRENGTHENING 1t. The damage
already done is heavy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The Methodist church has organized
new choir which will sing at the
morning and evening service. Mrs
George Watkins VIII sing at the even.
Ink service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

our large stock of fine dry goods.
clothing. furnishing goods and all will
be placed on reduced sale prices dur
Ing the next 30 days. G, II. Cooper.
the leading house OF Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Rev, chus r. weigeie, notid singer
and evangelist OF Newport. KY, Will
begin series OF meetings at peniel
Mission February 2,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The Columbia rive: lightship was
brough, into the harbor yesterday by
the lighthouses tender Heather and viii
be taken 10 Portland for repairs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The report OF Road Supervisor d. II.
Blount was filed yesterday In the ccun-
~ court. II showed that ,Il53 had
been collected In poll taxes. all OF which
had been turned over to the treasurer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

our annual sale commences on Tues
day, January 50; every article In the
store reduced with few exceptions,
c, II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The common council viii meet In
regular session tomorrow night. An
ordinance providing for advertising for
the city printing may possibly come
up for action.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The school board met last evening
The resignation OF Mrs Barnes was ac-
ceptcd and Miss Violet Bowlby was
appointed TO MI the vacancy
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Special inducements offered In dresH
and walking skirts this week at Foard
q Stokes Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
LOCaI BrevItieS.

Homemade Hauerkrau,. &c per ID
Astoria GtJcer. Co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The winter term OF the public schools
will commence next Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Special inducements offered In cook
stoves ana air-tlgh, heaters this week
at Foard 4 Stokes Co,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Fred Amundaon OF the Tlllamook
iightHhip is In the city on his semi
lfnual vacation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Mr.. Fuqua. a prominent attorney of
cathiamet. Was married this week to
Miss Peterson OF cathlamet. They will
make cathiamet their home.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

There viii be services In all the
churches today TO which the public "
cordially invited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The water rates nrc due ana payable
next Tuesday. January TO- II not paid
the usual rule will be enforced,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08
NAHcoTTA NEWS.
Appointment Of Postmaster Meet With
General Approval.

Sheriff -elect A. B. Mcdonald and
his estlmable wife will shortly leave
us to take up their residence In South
Bend. Mr.. Mcdonald will take his Of
fee the first of next week and Mrs.
Mcdonald will leave as soon as POST
Brown receives his commission,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

Great reduction In dry goods and
clothing will be made during the month
OF January at our annual sale. now 60
ing on. c. II. Cooper.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

A marriage license was issued yea
tcrday by County Clerk Clinton to j.
u. Grotting and Miss Margaret NJ.
Wahl
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

our large stock OF Reliable Footwear
win be sold this month at a great re-
duction. Don't miss Il. Wherity. Raj
ston a Co,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-01-08

The chamber Of commerce viii meet
In annual session Monday night. Elec"
ton OF officers will take place A fun
attendance IN requested.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-02-23
MuM owKoehne

Nervous exhaustion invites disease.
This statement is the positive truth.
When everything becomes a burden
and you cannot walk a few blocks with
out excessive fatigue, and you break
out into perspiration easily, and your
face Pushes, and you grow excited and
shaky at the least provocation, and
you cannot bear to be crossed in any
thing, you are in danger; your nerves
have given out you need building up
at once To build up woman's nerv-
GUS system and during the period Of
change of life we know of no better
medicine than Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Here is an
illustration. Mrs. Mary L. Koehne, 371I
Garfield Avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
"Ihaveused Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound for years in my family and it
never d~isappoints SO when | felt that / was
nearing'the' change of life commenced treat
ment with it. l took in all about six bottles
and it did me a great deal of good. 1t
stopped my dizzy spells, pains in my back
and the headaches with which I had suffered
for months before taking the Compound. I
feel that il it had not been for this greatmed-
icine for women that / should not have been
alive to-day. 1t is splendid for women, old or
young, and will surely cure all female disor-
ders."
Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass, in
vitesall sick and ailing women to write
her for advice. Her great experience
is at their service, free of cost.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-02-23
WRECK ON THE ROCK ISLAND.
Two Persons Killed aud Fourteen
Injured in the Wreck of the
Flyer Near Wiota, Ia.

Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 21.-Two killed
one dying and fourteen wounded
was the result of an accident to the
Rock Island flyer, which took place al
1855 a. M, Monday, a mile and a hall
west of Wiota, this state, and so miles
east of Omaha. 1t was caused by a
broken rail.
The dead:
Henry Mehler, Des Moines.
Rev. ]. H. johnson. of the Christian
,hurch, Harlan, la.
The injured:
George West, Geneseo, H.; cuts on
arm.
]. ]. Brown, Harper, Kas.; ankle
hurt.
A. E. smock, Atlantic, Ia; arm
bruised.
Albert Brady, Sullivan, Ind; ankle
hurt.
George Leventure, San Francisco,
head cut and legs bruised.
l.. f. Kent, Morris, ILL.,, scalp wound
and serious internal injuries.
Frank Brady, Des Moines, state fac
tory inspector; bruised.
L. J. Courtney, Des Moines; dining
car conductor; hip hurt.
A. E, Cobb, Des Moines, scalp wound.
G. L. Todd. Davenport, Ia; back and
head hurt.
John Raymond, Davenport, Ia; back
and neck injured.
Henry Hughes, Davenport, Ia; cook;
head and back hurt.
w. P. Kerwin, Des Moines, collar
bone broken and back hurt.
E. f. Diffenbaugh, Des Moines; back
and arm hurt.
Three cars were ditched. the smoker
combination and chair cars, all of
the sleepers having escaped the disas-
ter. Johnson was in the forward end
of the smoker, and was hit by the
chemical from the wall of the coach
and his head crushed. Melcher was
in the back and was hit by a seat in
the ov~erturning of the car. A stranger,
who sustained a fracture of the skull,
occupied a seat in front of Melcher.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-02-23
FIRE AT CHARLESTOWN, MASS
Immense Loss Occasioned to Dock Prop
erty and S~hippIng--The Fire
Under Control.

Boston, Feb. PA fire causing i'm
mense losse broke out on Pier 4 of the
Hossac tunnel docks, Charlestown,
early this morning. Its origin has
not been determined, but is believed to
have started from spontaneous com
bustion. Five alarms brought the
great part of the apparatus of the city
to the scene. The flames spread with
startling rapidity, communicating with
the Furness-Leyland line steamer
Philadelphia, which was tied alongside
the pier, and in a few moments was in
flames from stem to stern. 1t is
feared that two Of the sailors have
been lost. When the flames were dis
covered most of the crew jumped over
board, Capt. Dickinson himself hang
ing by a rope over the boats side, until
he was assured that no one remained
or board.
From the Philadelphia the flames
jumped yer to the steamer Daltonhall
of the Antwerp line, which was soon
aflame.
1t is thought the crew of the Dalton
hall escaped.
The flames were got under control
at 2:45 a. m. The loss will be about
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