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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

New York.-Can a man be sane in
one state and insane in another?
So it would seem. But John Arm
strong Chanler, cousin of the AStorS,
chum of the late Stanford White, col
lege graduate, student of psychics and
ex-husband of that brilliant, cratic
woman, Amelie Rives, now the Prin-
cess Troubetskoi, is not going to take
such a decision as final.
Next month his case comes up in the
federal courts here in New York Mr..
Chanler, who has fortune of 81 ,OOO,O 900,
wants to get control of it, But the
courts of New York say he is insane
and not competent. His legal resi-
dence is in the state of Virginia.
And there the courts have decided
that he is perfectly sane and able to
manage his estate.
There are forty-f1ve states in the
Union. Mr.. Chanler can visit forty
four of them without the slightest
danger to his personal liberty. But
should he set foot in the sovereign
state of New York he will promptly
be clapped into a lunatic asylum, be-
cause he. is still held to be mentally
incompetent.
1t will be desperate legal battle.
Mr.. Chanler has retained the best of
counsel. So has the custodian of his
81 100000, T. T. Sherman, who says
he is insane. 1t is very much like
Charles Reade's Very Hard Cash" all
over again.
1t will be more than legal fight.
1t will be a trial in which a man
who has delved deep into psychic
phenomena will try to prove that he
is not insane just because he knows
something more than the mere every
day things of life. Because a man is
possessed of a Xfaculty, Mr.. Chanler
contends, does not prove him mentally
incompetent. Because he has solved
the mystery of graphic automatism"
does not prove him a lunatic.
Writing of Fiction Outdone.
One might search fiction high and
low for a case like this one in real
life
1t is one of the most remarkable
stories of modern times. Here is a
man of independent means, a man
of affairs, a brilliant writer, an ardent
sportsman, a clever raconteur, sent to
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

A French experimental, named Yer
cier, has succeeded in keeping certain
kinds of peonies more than three
months in cold storage, with the flow
ers in fair preservation to the end OF
that period. Red and white China
peonies, for some unknown reason,
stood the long tests better than any
other blossoms
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Curiosity sometimes proves fatal. A
new railroad line was opened in Ecua-
dor by an American company To the
natives the cars were objects of great
interest, and one of them. ignorant of
the mechanism. tempered with 9
brake, as a result of which the car re-
away and was overturned and seven
persons were killed. Guilelessness of
chat sort is too likely TO have tragic
conseQuences.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

An English paper expresses SYM
pathy for the duchess of Connaught
because a boy ran into her automobile
and was killed. 1t would naturally
have been less regretable if the car
had run into the boy with the same
result.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

James J. Hill is to turn literary
critic. Recently he offered $4,000 to
farmers writing the best essays on
agricultural subjects. The essays have
been reviewed by Prof. Thomas Shaw
and Prof. Hooverstadt. Mr.. Hill, how
ever, requested that prizes be with
held and not finally awarded until he
could peruse the essays.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Brig. Gen. Thomas H. Barry, acting
chief of staff, has left Washington for
Cheyenne, where he will join Secre-
tary of War Taft, and together they
will make inspections of several of the
large western military posts, with
view of making selections for the es-
Establishment of brigade posts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

opens his book, quoting from voltairs.
And here is the way be- begins:
Stop theft 1 hereby raise the hue
and cry-stop thief
The above extraordinary announce
ment is called forth by the cold, hard
facts about to be collected
And his excuse for the book is this:
Now the sole and only object on
earth in bringing out this book at this
time is a desperate. forlorn hope upon
the part of plaintiff to bring the crime
that is being attempted against plain
tiff's property to the ear of the court
that appointed said referee, in order
that said court may prevent said
crime by setting aside the Ubiquitous
decision, as above foreshadowed, of
said referee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Lightning is reported to have twice
stricken a former st. Louis physician
Most of US anxiously await the first
stroke.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

In competition with several arcnaeo-
logical societies, ]. Pierpont Morgan
has acquired a remarkable Greclan
scent box, which was unearthed at
Brugg, in the canton of Aargau.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

1t is easy to appreciate the points OF
q sermon when they are sticking the
other fellow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Something great has died IN MIN
whose heart can not be fired D5
heroic sacrifice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

When a girl falls in love she begins
to read poetry and when a man falls
I'm love he begins to figure on whether
Aa can afford it
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Sherman F. Denton, of the bureau OF
fisheries, has presented to the Agasslz
museum, Harvard university, a val
liable collection of Hawaiian fishes,
representing 140 species.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

1t is not a religious use of the 1magf
nation to have an imaginary religion
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

People of many deficiencies always
talk about their difficulties.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

The bars that bind men most Ell
fectively are within and not without
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08
Complains of Injustice.

The book recites with bitterness
what the writer calls the injustice of
the proceedings leading up to the judg-
ment of the New York courts and to
his Incarceration in Bloomingdale.
How Stanford White got him to
B1oomingdale is told in this wise:
Il received a telegram from my
friend, Mr.. Stanford White, proposing
to visit me in company with mutual
friend. AS I was on rather unfriend-
ly terms with Mr.. White at the time,
owing to an abusive letter he had re
Gently written me, 1 did not look for
ward to a visit from him with pleas
ure. I therefore sent him a telegram
to say that 1 was not well enough to
see him. A few days later Mr.. White
walked in on me in company with
physician. 1 shall not attempt to pic
ture my surprise. Let it suffice to say
that 1 was struck dumb.
Mr.. White hastily excused his in
trusion and implored me to accompany
him to New York for plunge in the
metropolitan whirl.' AS 1 had some
business which needed my attention in
New York 1 consented
OF New York Mr.. Chanler says:
In other words, a citizen of the
state of New York can be condemned
and imprisoned without a hearing. All
that is required to deprive a citizen of
the Empire state of his liberty is one
or two false witnesses, two dishonest
doctors and a Judge who can swallow
sworn conflicting statements without
a qualm. No defense is allowed to the
accused.
This is truly the Empire state. 1
sometimes wonder, as 1 look through
the bars of my cell, how such things
can be outside the Russian empire.
Calls on Virginia for Rescue.
fortunately for myself, however,
1 am no longer a citizen of the Empire
state, but am and have been since
1895 a citizen of the sovereign state
of Virginia.; which title to sovereignty
1 propose to see Virginia make good
by rescuing me-"
Graphic automatism" he defines
thus:
In a word, the writing is, as the
name implies, automatic. So far-but
so far only-as conscious thought, i.
e., conscious mental action is con-
cerned, the hand does the writing
without the help of the head. In other
words, it is as though one had a magic
pen-or. pencil, since a pencil is
smoother and easier to operate than a
pen-that started out to write so soon
as the operator took it into his OF
| her hand.
1.-THE operator has no more linking
| of what the next word will be before
| the said magic pen has written same
than the onloOker.
"All the operator has to do is to
| hold the pen firmly in the fingers, DIP
| same into the ink, and see that said
| graphic automatism. After writing
said letter, said graphic automatisn
will write ad 1ibitum for plaintiff
| plaintiff must see to it that the per
I is not allowed to wander off the line.
| This Napoleonic trance is vouche6
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

Entrance Into Trance.
.tMr. S. G. expressed keen interest in
seeing me in a trance. 1 then took
under the direction of my 'X-faculty' q
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1906-12-08

for by a physician Mr. Chanler thus
describes it:
In communicating with my X-fac-
ulty' by means of vocal automatisn-.
which is also ONE of my trance-like
states. I was informed by my sX-fac-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

A Happy Wedding-Last evening at
0 o'clock there was an immense social
gathering in the A. 0. U. w. hall in
this city, hailed there by the happy
summons TO witness the marriage Of MT. sMfT
Emil Rasmus and Miss Fanny Jacob
son, two hundred or more kinsmen and
friends OF the young couple respond
ing 10 the generous invitation. The
pleasant ceremonies were conducted by
Rev. G. +. Rydquist. pastor Of the
First Lutheran church OF this city, un-
der the beautiful and impressive ritual
Of that faith. Mr.. Richard Rasmus, a
brother of the groom, acted as best
man, and the bride was attended by her
sister. Miss Sophie Lou Jacobson, as
maid. The groom Is the well known
manager of the branch house Of A. Y.
Allen, at Uniontown. and the pretty
bride Is daughter Of the prominent
contractor, William jacobson, of the
firm of Birch & Jacobson. The young
people leave this morning for the me
tropolis and after honeymoon trip,
will return and settle down in their fu-
ture home at Astoria.
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r. E. jackson Of Portland spent the
day in Astoria yesterday.
r. E. fremont, Of New York, was a
business visitor in Astoria yesterday.
Roger Fl. Moore Of Seattle spent the
day in Astoria yesterday on a business
quest.
G. X. Swayne of Butte was among
the business visitors in this city yes
terday.
L. M. Sovey departed last night for
a few days. soiourn at the Washington
metropolis.
Fl. Gaxrud Of Portland, was in the
city yesterday and guest at the ho-
tel Merwyn.
Z. A. Crossan, Of Portland, came down
on the Hassalo yesterday morning on q
business trip.
A. P. Sprague Of Portland, was in
the city yesterday and was registered
at the 0ccident.
G. b. Andrews. Of The Dalles spent
the day in Astoria yesterday on mat
ter of business.
Captain and Mrs. Percy Willis of
Fort Stevens, were in the city yesterday
on pleasure quest.
c. A. De Lancey of Sacramento was
among the many travelling men present
in this city yesterday
w, p FISHER Of Seattle, was among
the crowd of tourists tlocking about
Astoria yesterday on business bent.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. /. Lyons Of The
Royal Chef company, were in the city
yesterday and domlciled at the 0cci-
dent.
William +. Burke of Seaside, was a
business visitor in the city yesterday,
returning to the coast on the evening
train.
G. w. Smithson of Chicago was do
ing business in Astoria yesterday for
the house that has the gool fortune to
possess his services.
Frank L. Crang, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. G.. Fl. George, and by II,
G. Van Dusen, have returned from For
est Grove, whittier they went to at
tend the funeral of the late DR.. Crang.
Mrs. Van Dusen remained at the fam
ily home for while longer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30
ONE-MAN RIOT ON.
AT CLIFTON
JOHN cLARrcH, FISHERMAN, TER
RoRrzEs yHE ENTIRE NEIGH
BoRH00D WHILE DRUNK--BEsT
or FELLOWS WHEN SOBER.

Late ON Friday night, the quiet lit.
tle settlement of Clifton, up The river,
was thrown into the widest confusion
and dismay possible for any one man
to stir up by bis own unaided mean.
ness. II seems that one John Clarich,
a fisherman on The seining grounds
close by. came ashore and filled up on
the stuff that makes more kinds OF a
fool Of man than anything else on
earth. and being d powerful and skill
fnl scrapper proceeded to do up the
neighborhood, singIy, In squads, pla-
toons or crowds, just as he happened
TO meet them, with the result that by
daylight be had the whole countryside
terror.stricken and altogether snbdued
10 his fcree dominance.
Yesterday morning, about noon, word
was sent here to Sheriff Pomeroy Of
the one-man riot up there and request
ing bis official presence and interfer-
cnce IN the interests OF peace. The
sheriff could not leave the city before
late in the evening, when he started
for the scene Of disturbance, accompan-
led BY Deputy Mclean, on launch.
II Il said BY those vino sent the
message here, that clarich under nor
NAL conditions, 10 one OF the pleasant
est and jolliest Of men and good.
ntighborly fellow. but liquor seems TO
have perverted him entirely In this in
stance, for be has a record Of having
whipped, or beaten, or knocked down,
about twenty people, and exhausted the
vocabulary on insult upon the whole
lot Of them, not even sparing the Ia
dies Of the place.
II Il not known at this writing just
what the sheriff has done on his trip
there, but 1t 10 safe TO say he has eff.
fected change Of program on the part
OF Mr.. Clarieh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Distinguished visitors.~The steamer
Alliance which arrived here yesterday
morning from Coos Bay points, brought
TO this city the Very Reverend Arch
bishop Alexander Christy. of the Cath.
ollie archdiocese of Seattle, who was
accompanied by the Rev. Father Don
nelly, and Mr.. De Lorraine, all from
North Bend, where the distinguished
pNlate has been confined at the hospital
for some little time with passing all
ment, from which he Is happily reeov'
ering. The party will leave for Port,
land on Monday mornings train.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

lust Twenty-four Hours The tax
payer # Clatsop county who still owes
the second half Of his or her 1905
taxes is due at the Office OF Sheriff Nj.
r. Pomeroy between s O'Clock a. m. and
5 o'clock p. IN, tomorrow in person
or BY qualified representative, vita the
necessary cash to cover the unpaid bal
ance; in default of which, the penal
ties provided by law, will fully and
instantly apply, to the cost and dis
comft Of the delinquents. The tax
money is finding its way to the treas
ury via this Office in good shape these
days, but there are still those who
put things Of that kind off to the last
moment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Certificate Filed---A certificate has
been filed In the Office OF Auditor An
derson showing the completion Of the
improvement Of Eleventh street from
Harrison avenue to Kensington ave-
nue. by w. A. Goodin, the contractor
and places the cost Of the work at the
sum 81 $e,7s3.eo. This Is due to ap'
near before the council at its regular
session on Monday night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Not Decided Yet--Eyer since the an
nouncement was made Of the proposed
retirement Of Charles II. Cooper, the
we'll known dry.eoods merchant, the
occupancy Of his big store has been a
mooted question, and a number Of mer'
chants have been credited with the To-
cation, Mayor Herman Wise included,
but fie fact remains that no deal has
been closed by anyone as yet FOR the
place.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Do You feel sleepy and not bit
like working in the afternooni Per-
haps it's because Of the kind of lunch
you're eatingtoo heavy an dtoo hard
to digest, Why not try the Palace
restaurant on Commercial street, where
all the baking is done in those famous
slow-process ovens, which turn out light
appetizing. wholesome thingsf You'll
save money, too.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

In Police Circies--Judgc Anderson
faced light docket when he assembled
the police court bench yesterday and
he quickly dispatched the waiting
bunch Of dclinqnents made up Of one
drunk who failed to appear and suf.
fered forfeiture Of his bail money;
one drunk, who paid his tribute to the
treasury in the sum OF 50, and one va
grant who escaped the delicate atten-
tions Of his honor upon mere techni-
cality; and thus the judicial mills grind
out their grist day by day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Has Changed Hsnds--The dykIng
dredger belonging TO Irwin Bros. has
been purchased BY L. H. Aberrombie.
who will use II to reclaim bis tide lands
on young's River by erecting q dyke
around the property. Reclaimed land Of
this character Ii the most fertile land
In tho county and Mr.. Abemrombie ex.
poets soon to have the lahd dyked and
ready TO convert into model faru,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

After Much Suffering Yesterday
morning after long months OF suffer.
Ing from IN irradicablc malady, Mrs.
Rose Sorbye died at her home, No.
100 West Bond street, in this city, at
the age OF 10 years. She has been a
resident Of Astoria for many years and
has a host Of devoted friends here; and
was an appreciated member Of the not.
ed order OF the Rebekahs under whose
auspices she win be buried tomorrow
morning. She leaves a family 10 mourn
her demise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

A. & C. Extension--The cheerful word
comes from Seaside that Chief Engineer
Root of the Astoria 4 Columbia River
Railroad company, is pushing the work
OF the southern extension Of the com
pany's lines, in the liveliest sort Of
fashion, from his headquarters office
opened there recently. just % soon
as the survey is completed it is the
purpose to put out the construction
gangs, and begin the real operations
that mean 50 much for the line and the
country, Two extra crews were sent
out to the front on Friday last, to
expedite the work in the field.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30
To Return Home--The many friends

To Return Home-The many friends
OF Captain and Mrs, ]. w. Babbidge
will regret most sincerely to learn Of
the pntracted and dangerous illness Of
Mrs. Babbidge, despite the recent oper-
alton performed upon her at Portland
and that she will be brought to her
Astoria home today. Her condition is
accounted very grave, and it is the
universal hope that She may rally to
safety and good health after her ar
rival here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Change Of Officers -Dr. McKeon, who
has been In charge Of the federal quar-.
antine station at this port for some
months past and who has made n host
Of friends In Astoria, who viii sin
ceNly regret to lose him, has been re-
licyed by Past Assistant Surgeon j.
NJ Holt, U. =. A., who arrived here
yesterday. and win depart for his new
post at San Francisco, as soon az The
usual formalities Of the transfer shall
bN made.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30
Northshorc Flamcs--All day ycste

Northshore Flamcs--All day ycster-
day the people Of Astoria were more
or less interested In the big fires burn
Ing along the margin Of the river on
the northshore opposite here and mar
yelling as to the cause. II develops that
the gangs Of workmen clearing che
right Of way for the railway extension
Of the l. r. l. n. from llwaco TO Knapp
ton, are responsible, as they are burn
ing tine brush aud ;ras..; .:sH,ss!!sa.en. !e
their clearance Of the right.of.way.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30
NOTICE.

All members Of Gateway Rebekah
lodge are requested TO meet at their
hall on Monday. tomorrow, morning at
0 o'clock, at attend the funeral of their
late sister Mrs. Rose Sorbye. BY order
OF the Noble Grand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

on for Europe--on next Wednesday
afternoon the members OF the koinigan
Louisa lodge will be the especial guests
OF Mrs. Martin Foard In pleasant
farewell event prior TO her early de.
partme for Europe, whittier she goes
TO visit her aged father At the old home
In Germany. She will be absent for
several months. Mr.. Foard does not
accompany her on this trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Miss Nellie Sherman. Miss Maude Van
Dusen, Miss Ruth Garner, Miss jack
son Of Florida, Randall Reed, Nello
johnson. John Garner. Prof. Gannan,
M. Hawthorne, L. Mcleod, Donald
Stuart and Tad Carruthers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Good Work is always appreciated.
Frank j. Donnerberg, the up-to-date
Matchmaker and ieweler, will repair
your watch and do it right; carries a
full and complete line Of watches, jew
elry, opera glasses and umbrellas. 10
nth St. 9-27.tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Now ID The Time-Dr. Klaugmann,
expert chiropodist, late from Berlin,
Germany, treats corns. bunions, ingrow.
Ing too nails, callouses and warts with
out pain. sure cure. Offices All Bond
street. 0.20-et
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Rasmus- JacobsonA marriage license
was issued yesterday afternoon by
County Clerk ]. c. Clinton in behalf
Of Mr.. Emil RasInus and Miss Fanny
jacobson. both well known young peo-
pile Of this city and county.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Lost His Leg--At o'clock yester'
day afternoon, at 81. Mary's hospital.
Che physicians In charge Of the case
operated on August simi, the man who
was 30 badly hurt at the Tongue Point
mills recently, and divestcd him Of the
injured leg the left one. He stood the
operation in good shape and was rest
ing easily last night Mt 10 o'clock when
Inquiries were made as to his condition.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

wanted--Two thousand dollars, gilt
edge security, from anyone who thinks
I per cont Is better than . per cent.
Cnl at No. 430 Commercial street. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Miss Betsy Enberg entertained the
Dorcas society on Friday evening at
her home in Alderbrook.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

Al Eleven Months--Ycsterday the
baby son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Ranta,
Of aes2 Birch street. Arthur by name,
and Just eleven months old, died OF
stomach disorders after short illness.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

The vsxy bcst board to bs obtained Ia
We dty 10 At "Ths 0ceidsnt Hotel :
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

For Rsnt--Nicely furnished front
room and board In private family. 20s
Bond 81. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30
IElsE TALES Of THE TOWN
0rkwits covers umbrsllasI
New souvenir postais It svenson's.

Doll T. scully, Notary Public. at
scully's Cigar Store. Any Old houri
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-30

To Review Report-The Astoria Wa
ter Commission Ia In possession Of the
report heretofore ordered from ex.En'
gineer Adams, upon the best and most
cxpcdieut methods Of improvement to
inaugurate upon the system here, and
a special session OF the commission has
been called for tomorrow. Monday. eve.
ming for the review Of the same.