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The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12

These children re4ofcs because they
all study from the same big book, the
book of nature. A book whose leaves
are numberless. but are never tire
some; whose stories rival fairy tales,
as absorbing as though each one began
with once upon a time" And best of
all, these stories are true No more
dreary reading to painfully spell
through, no tiresome tax upon the
Imagination to understand what it Is
all about. No more poll-parrot knowl-
edge for the Golden Gate Park school
children. They are learning to observe
for themselves. No fat pictures IN
books, but live illustrations surround
them Sometimes the illustrations are
rather feetng when they consist of
cottontails or quails or birds, that beat
double quick retreat when they find
they have wandered upon the school,
room floor. This floor usually consists
OF a rolling velvety lawn or a soft car
pet OF pine needles. No stufy rooms
for these children in imposing struc-
lures of wood or brick or stone. Their
school building has for its roof the
blue sky and its walls stretch and
stretch until they inclose beautiful
Golden Gate Park. Truly princely
schoolhousei
And the lessons that the children
study in it7
They are not lessons that could be
learned from any book They are les
sons that will last them throughout
their lives. To live and let live has
been one OF the first taught them.
They must be kind to animals. They
must not kill garter snakes, because
they eat the gophers. They must not
kill the lizards, as they are not poi
sonous and have been created for
purpose. Instead of destroying, they
watch for themselves and find out all
they can about these live things. They
know the names and habits of all the
creatures in the park.
Everything that breathes and walks,
crawls, fiies and swims is well known
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12

ana then sbfed FOR the admIrataon Il,
the pupils within BY deli hsrHt61y a1d
e1aborate1y pulling nunbfe bee ara =
live frog to pieces Much 10 zhe young
savage's surprise this exciting exhtbf-s
ton occasioned neither consf ernat3bna
nor disorder He saw no envy IN the.
boys eyes. and the girls didn't Give ths
scared squeals be had expected Neither
did ttse teacher. shfveztng With disgust,
come after him. utterly devoid of all
sensation was WHY'S carefully planned
soene. unless IT was the new sensation
that Willy himself was experiencing.
His act had niserably failed, and he
was Luzzled to know the reason why.
Wont you come in and join thss
class?" asked teacher.
Willy accepted the invitation, the
very thing of all things he had not
meant to do. His act had been planned
to show his defiance. He might get
caught and get licking, but. IKE;
many other eyildoers. he was sure he
could get away; and, anyway, the sem
sation he would create was worth the
chance. He did not know tha& HEX
ings" were not included IN the Golden
Gate Park School curriculnm. Stunned
The San Francisco call., 1906-08-12
~Who are


San Franciscow
A HUNDRED childish voices
4, - yelled in chorus:
A loud. lusty, ear-splitting
noise. but only the echo OF
others that reverberate upon the crisp
morning air. From all directions Of
Golden Gate Park the Joyous shouts
are heard. Nine hundred little throats
and stout lungs pour forth their glad
ness
Miracle OF niraclesl Children trans
ported with delight because they are
permitted TO go to school again after
e weeks vacationl Throughout the
grounds they form IN lines preparatory
70 marching to their different tents.
Nine hundred glad childrenI
OF all ages. ranging from the tot
learning to walk up to the boy and girl
OF fifteen Just beginning to realize re-
Eponsibilities that years can bring,
each small face rejects the happiness
that only children can know.
And such chtldreni
Not youthful prodigies Of marvellous
precocious le@-1ing; no little Fauntle-
roys IN velvet trousers and lace; no
pampered darlings with bows on their
curls the width OF sashes-
Far. far different
This little army OF nine hundred rep
Tesents the children Of the refugee
families living in the park They are
the offspring OF parents whose lives
: have been long oreary struggle for
mere subsistencei the progeny, many Of
chem. Of crime.
And such as these love to go to
school,
Are they craving learning? Are they
Clsmoring for study? Are they yearn-
ing 70 know how long it will take a
stupid old snail TO climb dull old wall
50 many feet high If he crept up a
certain distance in the daytime and
then sleepily slid back part Of the way
ste eniEht2n. Have they really a fond
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
MIS-. Rebecca Huffman Dead.

Mrs. Rebecca Huffman, native of
Bourbon county, died Friday at Paris,
No. after lingering illness of stoamch
trouble. Mrs. Huffman was aaugh-
fer of RozelEe P. Stivers, and was born
on Strodes Greek, this county. and at
the time of her heath was u years of
ace. In 1857 she was married to Jacob
Huffman, and after the wedding Mr..
aod Mrs. Huffman loaoed their belong
ines in q two horse wagon and drove.
through to Champaign county, Illinois,
then a vast expanse of wild prairie
country. They were forty-one days
making the trip and after their arrival
purchased 40 acres of land in Hensley
township. In 1892, Mr.. Huffman sold
his farm and moved to Monroe county,
Mo-, where he bought 600 acres of
land. where he resided till his death,
two years ago. Mr.. Huffman in l854-5
worked for the late John Gaper, who
conducted a shoe store in this city,
and then moved to North Middletown
where he was engaged in the shoe bust
ness at the time Of his marriage. Mrs.
Huffman is survived by three sons and
one daughter, Messrs. Edward Huff
man, of Los Angeles, CAL, w. T. and
George Huffman, of Paris, Mo-, and
Mrs. Sherman Stivers, of this city,
who was with her mother when the
final summons came. Mrs. Stivers will
arrive from Missouri Monday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
PARIS KENTUCKY FRIDAY, DECEMBER p. 1906
The .sPink Tea " Entertainment.

The Grand was comfortably filled
Wednesday night by select audience
to witness the performance for the
benefit Of the Paris Hospital fund.
Considering the short time for rehear-
sails and the inexperience of those par
ticipating it was a very creditable per-
Torrance. The hundred or more little
tots acquitted themselves splendidly,
and indeed could teach a lesson to some
of their companions of more maJu~n
years who were inclined to be a little
''kittenish. About $75 WAS added tn
the hospital fund.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
me Minstrels Tonight

The Dandy Dixie" Minstrels at the
Grand tonight is first-cIass attraction
and is generally conceded to be the best
all colored organization. 1t is owned
and managed by Messrs. Voelckel &
Noaln, the managers of Black Patti, =
and their name stands for the very
best. Their numerous attractions are
all high class and they cater to the best
class of theatre goers. No one need be
afraid of attending this performance,
as it will be clean, new and altogether
up-to-date.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
AT Baptist Church.

Pastor Geo. w. Clarke will occupy
the Baptist pulpit Sunday as usual.
Morning subject. Jesus Christ Came
into the World to Save Sinners :" even
ing, Opening the Windows of
Heaven. (" Every member of the Sun
day School is requested to be present
promptly at 9 80 o'clock.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Santa's Headquarters.

Ny stock of bananas and all other
fruits, nuts, etc., are the best ever
seen on this market. In fact, my
store is headquarters for Santa Claus
when it comes ITO the eating line. He
takes his hot lunch at my lunch coun
ter daily.
1t JAS. E. CRAVEN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
OYERSTOCKED

A backward season has
loaded Price * CO. with tOss
many mems and boys suits
and OVerCOats, and they must
be sold, cost no objcCt.
PRICE & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Hospital Circle.

Owing to so many holiday events to
take place, the meeting of the ladies
of the Hospital Circle for this friday
afternoon, has been postponed till
Saturday, January 5, 1907, at 2 O'Clock,
at the Court House.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21

will have fine roses and carnations
in stock for Christmas.
1t 10. S. WARDEN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
A KODAK makes a nice
Christmas present.
Daugherty Bros.
Cost and Below.

Have you seen those beautiful hat
racks that McPheeters is selling so
cheap. If not, you should call IN and
have lock, they are beauties and are
going at cost and below. 1t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Fruits of all kinds at Roche's. 1872
Hoooe,s Choice Christmas Goods.

uUUSU , OIIUICO OIII 10 IIt'R' u OOS''''
Our stock is now complete and in
cludes everything to be found IN first
class jewelry house. Diamonds of
great beauty, rich cut-glass, umbrellas,
sterling silver, hand-painted china and
Christmas novelties. Headquarters for
bracelets, etc. No goods misrepresent-
ed. Don't miss the place.
HOOGE'S,
Opposite Agricultural Bank,
7-tf Paris, Ky.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
For the Ladies.

We have a swell line of ladies' fur
trimmed Juliets. Just the thing for
Christmas present. Call and see them.
14-3t GEO. M'WILLIAMS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
AGENT For ldonaker.

Let me furnish you cut flowers for
weddings, parties, funerals, etc. am
agent for Honaker and can guarantee
satisfaction. Orders attended tc
promptly. Your patronage solicited.
7-5t BRUCE HOLLADAY
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Stopping I75 Head

R. 3. Hutchcraft sent LIS head of
cattle to the Keller distilleTy, at Gym
thiana, Tuesday, where they will be
stopped during the winter.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
A Box supper.

The Ladies Aid Society of the Rud-
dells Mills Christian Church will give
a box supper at the church this even
ing.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
If it comes from Winters
You know It's ALI right.
Stocking Filters.

We are stocking filters of experience
and personally selected our stock. None
better.
1926 BAIRD & TAYLOR. 3
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21

Our housekeepers say Spears & Sons
Red Cross Flour has no equal. Sold by
all grocerS. 24-tt
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
BARGAINS in SideboartTs.

Call at McPheeters' corner Fourth
and Main and see those handsome side
boards he is selling. They have been
reduced from $50 to S27 and must be
sold at once. 1t
Safety razors, all kinds. for Christ
mas. WARDEN & SON.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
AZ Christian Nhurch.

Christmas services will be held at the
Christian Church, in this city, both
Sunday morning and evening. Special
Christmas music at each service.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
At Low Cost.

Big toys for little money at
l4-3t TWIN BROS.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21

The best .JeweIry service
in the world, at winters.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Millinery at Cost.

b All millinery reduced to cost for cash
Tor the next ten days to reduce our
large stock We have an elegant line
of combs and fancy articles that are
going cheap.
21-2t CORNE WATSON BAIRD.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
NEcKWEAR.

beautiful line of silk neck
wear i'm all shapes and cOlOrS,
at rs cents and so cents, on
sale at
PRICE & cos.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21

How would gas heater for your
bath room suit you for Christmas
present. 90
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1906-12-21
Wanted.

We are in the market for limited
quantity of corn.
Aft E. F. SPEARS & SONS.
Fifty Cents
For Hand Painted Plates.
Il-4t FORD & CO.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

An ordinance providing for an extern
sion Of time in the improvement Of
Duane from Tenth to Sixth streets was
passed on a suspension Of the rules.
An ordinance appropriating $3.50 for
the construction OF drain on Mel
bourne avenue was passed.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
To repair sidewalk on Bond from west
end OF Bond street; to establish grade
on Columbia avenue from Lincoln TO
Melbourne; to repair Bond stNt from
Forty.second to Forth-fourth streets, by
replanking; to repair Commercial from
Ninth to Fourteenth by replanking; to
re-establish the grade on Harrison ave-
nue. from Ninth to west line Of Shiveley's
Astoria; to establish grade on Franklin
from Fourth to Third; to establish the
grade on Grand from Third to west line
of McClme's Astoria; to make assess
ment for Eighteenth street sewer, sur
veyor's estimate of cost, $735; to accept
bids of +. A. Gerding for improvement
of Fourteenth from Franklin to Grand
at $l305, for improvement of Niagara
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

gallons within the city limits, and giving
80 days from the passage OF the ordi-
nance, in which to remove all such
tanks, was read the first and second
time.
An ordinance extending the time to
complete the improvement Of Alameda
avenue from Columbia to Ilwaco avenue
was passed on the suspension Of the
rules.
An ordinance accepting the improve
ment Of Tenth street from Commercial
to Duane was passed on suspension Of
the rules.
An ordinance appropriating $sl7 for
the improvement Of Tenth street from
Commercial to Exchange for the benefit
Of i. A. Gerding was read the first and
second time.
An ordinance appropriating $640 for
the construction of sewer on Eigh-
teenth street was read the first time and
second time.
An ordinance appropriating various
sums for the return of liquor licenses
to the following persons was read the
first and second times: Frank Lind
strom Axel Jacobsen, Matt Sandstrom,
and Charles Niemi
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

that it had been intimated that there
was some kind of graft" in the tran
saction. This he strenuously denied
He affirmed that he did not seek for
newspaper notoriety."
A vote was then taken ON the question
of the rollers purchase which was pass
ed by vote OF seven to one, Kaboth
voting no.
An ordinance authorizing the leasing
Of the roller at SIS day and the ap-
pointment Of an assistant engineer to
operate the machine at salary Of $40
a month. was laid over until next meet :
ing for further consideration.
After the reading OF the minutes the
following petitions for liquor licenses
were read and later granted: A. b.
Papadopedo, Victor Carlson, p. A.
Peterson. and J. A. Borchard.
A petition from the regatta committee
asking permission for the use of the city
streets during the regatta, was referred
to the street committee, street superin-
intendent, and the chief Of the fire de-
partment.
A petition for the construction of a
sewer on Thirty seventh street from
Duane to Commercial was referred to
the street committee and the city sur
surveyor.
A petition from H. Speilmier to build
sidewalk on Twelfth street from
Franklin a certain distance was granted.
A petition from Henry Humble asking
that the dog pound be removed from it's
present location back to the city hall
was referred to the committee on health
and police.
A petition from the property owners
on Bond street to make a fill between
Sixth and Seventh street with dirt in
stead of concrete as at present ordered
by the council was referred to the com
mittee on streets and the city attorney.
A petition asking that the grade be
established on Fourteenth from
Jerome to Lexington avenues was re-
ferred to the street committee.
A petition for the extension Of a
sewer from the east side OF Fourteenth
to Lexington avenue, was referred to
the street committee.
A petition from property owners on
Grand avenue between Eleventh and
Seventh streets asking that the council
allow John Leahy to inspect the i'm
provement of that street was left to
the discretion Of the city surveyor.
The petition presented at the last
meeting by Karl Knobloch and l30
others, asking for an additional ward
to be created, was Indefinitely postpon-
ed or in Councilman Lebeck's words,
who made the motion "put off forever"
A petition asking for the repair Of a
sidewalk on Bond street was ordered
placed on file.
A petition from d. H. Welch asking to
be reimbursed for over-assessment was
referred to the committee on ways and
means, and the city attorney.
The committee on ways and means re.
ported on the bill of Ferguson & Hus-
ton for $5 which was ordered paid.
The following bills from the commit
tee on health and police were reported
on and ordered paid: Portland Seal &
Stamp Works, 1926; J. II. O'Neil, $50;
II. Humble, $500; G. c. Utzinger, $lS;
L. H Henningson, IS cents; F. G.
Berg, so cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

Bills from the committee on streets
were allowed as follows: Superintend /.
ent OF streets tpay rolll, sl45; city sur
veyor, $27T.50; Foard 4 Stokes, $500;
Astoria Lumber Co.. $225; Astoria
Electric Co., s37092; City Lumber /
Box Co, s5422; Uppertown Transfer
Co, $5.75.
The committee ON fire and water re-
ported the following bills which were
ordered paid' Uppeltown Transfer Co.
$l3.25; Foard Il Stokes, rs cents; Pacific
Iron Works, $l00; johnson Bros, 1896;
is. Williams, SIS; w. Nudge, sls; G. w.
Holmes, $27.
Bills from the committee on public
property were reported on and allowed
as follows: A. s. Tee, $3.50; Foard 4
Stokes, 30 cents; A. V. Allen. 65 cents;
Astoria Electric Co., $2345. The bill OF
Charles verschuen for S27 for painting
the engine house was referred back to
the committee on Hansen's objection
that such work as this should have been
advertised for and bid upon. The bill
was signed only by Councilman ka-
both, the other members of the commit
tee being ignorant Of the transaction.
The report Of the auditor and police
judge showing that the sum of $1,000
had been turned over to him from chief
OF Police Gammal was filed.
The report Of the city surveyor and
street superintendent in regard to the
condition oi certain streets was re-
fegg,d to the street committee,
A. S. Tee reported that the bell tower
on the chemical engine house was in
bad and unsafe condition and that the
stalls for the horses in the building be
moved forward in order to give the men
more adequate quarters. The report was
ordered filed.
The city surveyor submitted prior
assessment Of Irving avenue property at
$2365, which was filed.
Quite discussion again ensued when
the bids for exporting the city books
were read There were three bids ~
follows: Victor Hayn and A. +. Finell,
$l75; A. Leberman and w. p. 0'Brien,
$40; A. i. Clark and A. C. Ro-s. Sl7O.
Lebeck asked permission to introduce an
other bid Of $40 in place Of Hayn and
Finell's bid Of Sl75. This he thought
was fair, and his expressions were siren
uously objected to by Councilman Lin
enweber. The matter was argued at
length until both Iebeck and Linenweber
grew rather warm under the collar.
Robinson finally settled the question by
amending motion Of Stangland's that
the Leberman- -O'Brien bid be accepted
so that the whole matter was post
poned until next new year day.
An ordinance providing for extending
the time for the completion Of the
Bond street improvement from Sixth
street to McClure's Astoria was passed
on suspension Of the rules.
An ordinance introduced for the first
time providing for the extension Of time
in the improvement of Bond street from
Sixth to Nintr streets, was passed on
suspension of the rules.
An ordinance accepting the Eighteenth
street sewer improvement was also
passed on suspension of the rules.
An ordinance prohibiting the erection
or maintainance of oil tanks and other
means of storage, for petroleum and its
products in greater quantities than 5000
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
Busy Session Of Astoria City
Fathers Last Night.
NEW STEAM ROLLER BOUGHT
Council, After Long Argument, Approve
Street Committees Action in
Purchasing Sssoo Steam Roller
viii Tax the Theatres.

4 The much talked of purchase of the
new steam roller by the street COM
Imittee of the city council without the
permission of the council by ordinance,
was settled last night when the council
lpassed the ordinance authorizing the
purchase of the roller, and another
specifying that the sum paid should be
$500. This last ordinance was passed
with the express understanding that the
company from whom the steam roller
was purchased, should buy the old
roller from the city council for the sum
of $3.50 which amount should be de-
ducted from the price of the new steam
roller. On this condition an ordinance
was introduced and read the first and
second times authorizing the committee
on public property to sell the roller
for q sum not less than $3.50, IL would
undoubtedly have passed on a suspen-
sion of the rules, except for the objection
of Kaboth, who opposed the entire
transaction as being over-expensive.
Councilman Kaboth spoke vigorously
before the passage OF the ordinance
against the city's paying so much money
for roller. "We have pretty nearly
reached the limit of our expenditures"
said he. "The taxpayers of this city
are entitled to some consideration. |
believe that if the committee had used
proper discretion in the matter it could
have bought one much cheaper. For these
and several other reasons oppose this
measure"
Councilman Stangland in reply to
Kaboth and in support of the street COM
mittee's action said that the committee
had used the utmost care and considera-
tion in the transaction and that Kaboth's
objection was made at late time. II
should have been made according to him
when the matter of buying roller first
came up, and not after the roller was
already on the ground. "The committee
is in a serious position" he continued,
:and the council ought to stand behind
our action"
At the conclusion of Stangland's re-
marks, Kaboth arose and reiterated his
position and at the same time asked the
city attorney whether or not the COM
mittee's action in buying the roller
without informing the council of the
price, was legal To this Attorney Smith
answered that it was not, in a strict
sense of the term, and that under the
charter could not be so construed.
Robinson, a member of the street
committee, stated that he believed that
the council should not go back on the
committee, which had acted in good faith
all through.
Councilman Hansen, chairman of the
street committee, followed his colleague
Robinson, and devoted some time in at
tempting to justify the committees ac-
tion, showing that number of cities
in the state had purchased the same
roller for the price as Astoria. He
thought that the press had misrepre-
sented the facts in some degree, and said
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07
French Ship Laennee Arrives from
Antwerp.
SCHOONER RSANJOsE CRIPPLED
Alumna Sails in to Knappton--caterina
Accame's Crew Deserts--Big Fleet
of Vessels Comes in--Harvest
Queens Big Tow--Notes.

Captain Gunderson, in command Of the
State schooner San Jose was compelled
to leave the Columbia bar yesterday
with the craft, and put her in the
shelter of the bay, owing to the snap-
ping of her foremast-head. The stick
has only been in service for four years,
and as there was no sea on to strain
her in any way, the accident is hard to
account for, except upon the hypothesis
of poor material or workmanship. ow-
ing to this mishsp, rush orders were
telegraphed to the drydock people at
st. Johns to put the Pulitzer through
in the quickest time possible. If these
orders are carried out the bar boat viii
be down in a few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-08-07

The Telegraph came down on time
yesterday with fair list of people and
went back to the metropolis with the
biggest crowd she has ever taken out of
Astoria, aside from excursion work.