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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-04

rho August number Of Country, !, ~,
In America makes agreeable iili9aslMin Mn
mer, reading. A doscr,pliom 7, ~ n.,a s "a
nTnnnuility." Is given by E z ,dayI IS
Freeman Lloyd Other writer's ts,,p y
ore scrwIn liawey. ~ O. s I1a,r,s
II. Holder. Walter Dyer. I, 4 'S anra
IotsfOrd COmstOgk y5yi,s 5.4t 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-04

sS5 1,he broadway 4 for 4 August is bright,
S,,,is - ond 4 rendablc, as usual. Norman
Duncan I, mas has drawn It's ontlspiece. The I,
tToil OF the Cities,"s sombre. powerful Z.
piece lee OF work. N strong contrast n the
principal pictorial feature e .n1 may
l ~ noted q II, ''Types a OF Metropolltan
ae 1xu' lions Of many well known New York
Society LEADERS, An excellent y, article EN-, py
George G. jerks bears the tit tls, e ~ ~
Month In New Y 0 rk. J" $stss rs Ms -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-04

rho Issue Of tho Muslcal Ago, anpeHIss
.its eigit pnges Of pictures taken ~ "
Robert i. Dunn, etaft grapaer ,,,s 81
tho Musical Ago, Illustrative q me VS., -
OF tho Edson phonograph 5obp : y,s T.
tops ,cnvnr tle Waldorf Astoria for the
ferryi on board tho ferry the Eais o.,
faotories nl,d going e West Po PM, 81. p,
board q tho Cophcus. A cable 70 h Snt
;sa,,, Axe g golyyr,a te bii Which
Americaii' B COMPOSERS ana publishers. afe
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N snec,nl tol lures OF the August num-
Der Of the Review of fFeYlewa isEs cAsptF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-08-04

Outing for August Is q iiction m, nn m
MtR snartM s,ns'e clarenee
Ford t5 Adele shawand Ernest Knss91svin,,tn MIC
q Jq tSs m9 aHaalna 4 rene
d 1nea most attractive by, a number Ct
colored rate Other potnbe articles !, y aTe
written az Dillon s,n Wa ra chariea Bel.
mont Davis and ot Tiers.
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mo man In twenty-slx could be foun1
n favor OF voting aga in on the question:
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INSTRUMENTAL.

Thc editorials III the August Outlook
nra u,iitD ui, 20 their usuhl high stand.
ara |, NM ~ arc tto contributed articles and
tho comment on current books. me \,
midsummer issue IL excellent In every over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19

that van Hupfeldt was Strauss, and he wrote:
3" Mr.. David Harcourt has unfortunately not been
able to the certificates of which he had the
honor of speaking to Miss Mordaunt; but believes
that her fiance, Mr.. van Hupfeldt, may be in a
position to give her information the SUBJ
ject. However Mr.. Harcourt has other matters
OF pressing Importance to communicate to Miss
Mordaunt for her advantage, and, in she lacks
the leisure to be alone the of the day, he
will be pleased to be at her sisters grave this
ing about five, if she will write him line to that
effect
went off to seek his old charwoman in Clerkenwe
breakfasted outside, came home, and set to work
afresh upon the pictures
And that proved day of days for him. For, be-
fore noon, opening the back of mezzotint of
the Fighting Temeraire, he found book, large
He could not within, yet he understood that it
printed book, but in manuscript and that
here was the diary of Gwendoline Mordaunt He
still eXultng over it, searching now with fresh
zeal for more treasure, when he received a note
Miss Mordaunt hopes to lay some flowers her
sisters grave this evening about five.
Her paper had scent of violets, and David, in
putting it to his nostris. allowed his lips too
to steal a kiss; for happy men do sometimes kiss
scented paper. And he was happy, thinking how
when he presented the diary to her, he would see
her glad and thankful.
rejoicing, van Hupfeldt going up the stairs
at 90 A. Dorchester Gardens. He 1imping and
leaning his valet and his dark skin so
much paler than usual that his entrance into the
drawing room Mrs. Mordaunt cried out:
why what is the matter?"
do not distress yourself at all, said Hup-
feldt, limpng on his stick toward her. "Only a
slight accident fall off stumbling horse in the
park this morning-my knee. 1t is better now"
Oh am SO sorry! But you should not have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19

It is man-no, don't be unduy alarmed; l
don't for moment suspect that their intimacy
has proceeded far but it has proceeded too far and
must go no further l may tell you that it is my
them, and to my knowledge they have met at least
once by appointment in Kensal Green cemetery
for | have actually surprised them there. Now,
pray don't be distressed. Don't now, or shall
regret having told you. Certainly it is serious
matter but don't think it more serious than it is
face:
The facts as have stated them" proceeded
van Hupfeldt land when the knowledge of them
came to me- l at soIae pains to make inquiries
into the personality of the man in question He
turns out to be named Harcourt.
"Oh, you mean Mr. Harcourt, the occupier of
the fiat in Eddystone Mansions? Why, he was here
yesterday Violet herself told me-"
Here? Yesterday?" Van Hupfeldt turned
suddenly, greenish. But why sol What did the
Violet did not seem to wish to be explicit
answered Mrs. Mordaunt; but | understood from
her that he is interested in Gwendo1ine's fate"
He? By what right does he dare? He is inter
ested in Violet! That is whom the is interested
in, Mrs. Mordaunt, l tell you! And do you know
what this is? l have been at the pains to dis
cover-a scribbler of books, of VIGOROUSLY
How awful! But Mr. Dibbin, the agent, had
references"
References quite useless. 1t is as l say,
and | am not guessing when l assert to you that
Violet has penchant for this mana most danger
Gus penchant which can lead to nothing but disaster
my right, and beseech it friend that she never
see him again'
yet it is all most strange l think you exag~
gerate Violet's fances not Grant"
We'll, say that l eXaggerate. But you will at
least sympathize, Mrs. Mordaunt with my sense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-19

come; you are evidently still in
pain. So distressing! Sit here; let
me-
mo, really" said he, 1T is
nearly all right now, dear Mrs.
Mordaunt. l have so much to say,
and SO little time to say it in.
Where is Violet"
She is in her bedroom; will
soon be down. Let me place this
cushion"
"She is well, 1 hope?"
Eyes; a little strange and rest
less to-day, perhaps"
What is it now"
"Oh, some little fall of the spirit
ual barometer, suppose. She has
not mentioned anything specific to
me-"
you received my telegram of
this morning."
Saying that you would come at
one-thirty? Yes"
Well, am lucky to have found
you alone; for in what | have now
to suggest to you, do not wish
my influence to appear-let it seem
to be done entirely on your own
impulse-but | have to beseech
you, Mrs. Mordaunt, to return to
Rigsworth this very day."
To-day? Rigsworth? But there
are still host of things to be seen
to before the wedding"
:" know, l know. Even at the
cost of putting off the wedding for
a week, if you will do all that is to
be done from Rigsworth instead
of in London, you will profoundly
oblige me. | had hoped that you
would do this for me without re-
qtriring my reason; but l see that
I must give it, and without any
beating about the bush. Only
give me first your assurance that
you will breathe not one word to
Violet of what l am forced to tell
you"
Good gracious! What has hap
pened7"
Promise me this
We'll, / shall be discreet"
Then, l have to tell you that
Violet has made an undesirable ac-
quaintance in London, one whom
it is of supreme Importance, if our
married life is to be a success,
that she should see not once again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Porcine Smartness

GONE years ago famous pig of almost
~ superporcine Intelligence was attached to
the imperial circus at St. Petersburg, where it
basked in the sunshine of fashionable favor
throughout two gay winter seasons This
creature was a ready reckoner, fortune teller,
and def executioner of card tricks.
In many countries the pig has served the
purpose of a beast of draft, and has actually
been harnessed to the pillow in company with
COWS and horses.
The pig is one of the few four footed animals
that is not expert swimmer. The reason
for this is that the pigs front legs are set so
closely under them that they often cut their
Threats with their sharp hoofs when striking out.
Not long ago Kentucky pig suddenly de-
veloped genius for gymnastics and engineer
ing which eclipses the proudest previous
achievements of his race. This eminent pig
was placed by its owner in pasture sur
rounded by high wall and ornamented by
elm trees festooned with wild grape vines.
The walls, however, could not confine its bold
and vagrant spirit. Selecting tree standing
near the western wall of the pasture, it care
fully bit loose the lower end of a stout grape
vine, which was attached by it's tendrils to a
limb on tree, and taking this improvised
rope in its mouth swung itself in the air
until it had gathered an impetus that sent
it over the wall and landed it in the next
field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Weather Wise Animals

THE household cat, seated at ease before
L the fire, carefully applies her tongue to
her paw and then her paw to her head. The
cat is washing her face; we shall have rain, r"
some one is sure to say.
Many are the ideas concerning cows and the
weather. Rain may be predicted when COWS
lie down early in the morning, when out at
pasture Not everyone, however, could give
satisfactory reason for their belief in this
notion; yet there is a plausible inference.
The COWS, feeling rain in the air, lie down to
keep dry at least as much grass as their bodies
can cover. When the rain is over and gone,
they can rise and enjoy dry feed.
Dogs show few signs of weather wisdom.
The weather affects the average dog as it
affects human being. Hot weather makes
it sleepy, cold braces, wet depresses. Com
ing to wilder, freer animals, there is no diff
Guilty in supposing that they are highly SEN
sitive to the changes in the weather
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Odd Fate of a Soldier

A GEORGIA soldier, in nearly every en-
"A gagement from Richmond to Gettysburg
and back, was killed by the accidental dis
charge of his pistol the day of Lees surrender.
A Union cavalryman from Iowa, in all the
important battles under Sherman, was killed
by kick from his horse a week after he
arrived home with a pocketful of bounty
money.
Captain John Smith barely escaped in war
with the Turks, was nearly killed by his Turk
ish master, was in danger from Barbary pi-
rates and from many other perils by land and
sea- from Powhatan's ak, from starvation and
privation in Virginia, but died only after his
retirement to private life in England.
James Bruce, the first great explorer of the
sources of the Nile, escaped from fever drown
ing starvation, attacks of lions, tigers, serpents
crocodiles, and cannibals, to die by tum-
bling down the steps of his own house at home
George Rogers Clark, one of the most daunt-
less and skilful Indian fighters, was for years
exposed to death in battle or by treachery, by
drowning hunger, exhaustion, and hardships
but finally died from falling into the fire at his
home during fit of epilepsy or intoxication.
Thomas Jefferson, who had broken many a
colt without breaking his own neck, galloped
headlong down mountain roads, swan swollen,
rushing streams, and navigated them in frail
boats, broke his arm by falling down on a Paris
sidewalk.
David Livingstone, for years an African
traveller and missionary, was many times In
danger from savages and African fevers, and
once was barely rescued from lion that had
struck him down and stood ready to devour
him. He was carried off at last by an attack
of dysentery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Some Peculiarities

MANY peculiarities prevail among different
1V1 animals. For instance, the eyes of rabbits
are never closed, even in death. The reason
for this is that the hare has no eyelds. Instead
the eye is provided with a thin transparent
membrane which during sleep entirely covers
it and shuts out the light.
The stork is partial to diet of young kittens,
and cats reciprocate by fondness for baby
storks.
compensate for this the muscles in the neck
of the bird are so arranged that it can turn it's
head in almost complete circle without NOV
ing its body.
Sheep have no teeth in their upper jaw, and
in some countries the tails of the fat tailed
sheep are said to grow SO large that they have
to be tied fast to a little cart which the sheep
draw about after them, SO that they will keep
from bursting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
A Dog and a Pig

HERE is true tale of dog and pig They
l. were both passengers on the same ship and
became warm friends. They used to eat their
cold potatoes off the same plate, and but for
one thing would never have had any trouble.
This was the fact that the dog had a kennel
and the pig had none. Somehow the pig got
it into its head that the kennel belonged to
whichever could get into it first; so every
night there was a race.
One rainy afternoon the pig found it rather
unpleasant slipping about on deck, and made
up its mind to retire early. But when it
reached the kennel it found the dog inside
Suddenly idea flashed upon it, and
trudging off to where their dinner plate was
lying it carried it to part of the deck where
the dog could see it, and turning its back to
the kennel began rafting the plate and MUNICH
ing as though at a feast. This was too much
for Toby. A good dinner, and he not there!
Piggy kept until Toby had come round in
front of him and pushed his nose into the
empty plate. Then, like shot, it turned and
ran and was safe in the kennel before the
dog knew whether there was any dinner on
the plate or not.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
ANIMAL ODDITIES
Rabbits in New Zealand

EVERYBODY has read of the efforts put
II forth by the farmers and the Government
of New Zealand to get rid of the pest of rabbits
whose rapid increase at one time seriously
interfered with the crops.
But the tables were turned and the pest
has been made source of profit. In 1893
more than seventeen million skins were ex-
ported; in 1904 over six million skins, valued
at two hundred and four thousand dollars,
and nearly four and a half million frozen
rabbits and hares, worth half million dollars,
were exported, showing that rabbits now can
hardly be looked upon as wholly worthless.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
The End of Cortes

CORTES, the conqueror of Mexico, after
- half lifetime of desperate fighting, hated
by those he had subjugated and tortured, died
in Spain of typhoid fever, neglected and
despised by those whom he had benefited.
William the Silent survived numerous con-
ficts and campaigns, only to be assassinated
after he was victorious; and nothing was to be
gained by his enemies from his death.
Washington survived the perils of the wilder
ness, the dangers of Indian warfare, all the
bullets and balls of score of Revolutionary
battles, and the hardships of seven years
campaign, to be bled to death by his doctors.
Napoleon apparently bullet proof and be-
lieved by his followers to bear charmed life,
died almost alone of a cancer.
Lord Give, the English conqueror of India,
twice escaped self murder in his youth by his
pistols missing fire, which led him to say that
he was destined to something great Though
he was bold, active warrior, exposed to death
in scores of desperate battles and by several
plots, he fell victim after his return to Eng
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21

LEW are the great soldiers, sailors, and adj
i venturers that have not survived almost
every kind of peril from battle, murder,
and sudden death, to being carried off by
some petty accident or miserable disease.
Among the handful of distinguished persons
who have fallen in battle by land or may
be mentioned Gustavus Adolphus, King of the
Swedes, who was killed at Lutzen, probably
assassinated by one of his own subjects; Cen
eral Wolfe; Napoeon's marshals Lannes and
Desaix: Admiral Nelson, and Captain Law
renee; General A. S. Johnston at Shiloh; and
Stonewall Jackson at Charlottesville.
On the other hand, Alexander the Great sur
vived scores of battles and a severe wound,
only to die of debauchery and malaral fever.
William the Conqueror passed long life in
battles and exposure to the hatred of the Anglo
Saxons whom he ensaved, and to various con-
sPiracies including those of his own household.
He died of a rupture caused by the plungng
of his horse as it stepped on hot coal in the
city of Nantes that he had just burned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
STRANGE DEATHS OF
HISTORIC PEOPLE

land to the opium habit, and committed suicide.
Grant, who time and again stood untouched
amid a hail of bullets finally died of cancer,
a Connecticut soldier, during the Civil War,
took part in hundred battles, without
a scratch, and died at the close from blood
poisoning caused by the slight cut of piece of
glass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
Brunettes Use
CARMEN POWDER

WITH eyes black brown and tresses of like
w color your skin requires Carmen Powder.
Every woman knows that powder
is suitable for all skins, but she does know the
why. Carmen Powder is made for you ; it
is good for bondes-their skin is dierent-but
it is just what you
Fine soft, adhesive, delightfully."- perfmed. 1t doesn't
show unpleasantly. does blow off, Very little is
needed give your complexion the refinement you desire
Price, so Cents per Box.
Made in four tnts-white. fesh pink and cream, by
STAFFORD-MILLER CO.. ST. LOUIS, MO-,
who will send any part of the United States postage
paid. on receipt of price
Write to the makers for generous sample box of
any desired tint, sent free by mail.
For sale by the following well known druggists and many
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

but two conclusions available to the
ordinary human mind, mocquainted
with the REAL REASONS ACTUAT.
ING those who thus smmmarily dispos
ed Of it. They are; First, that the
action was, pure and simple, childish
ebuillition, as undignifed as it was un-
expected Aud second. that there were
ulterior and personal interests to be
served by the extraordinary action.
Either is a distinct repNach to the
eouncilmen and the council responsible
for the record, There are some things
amenablc to explanation and an under.
standable Interpretation. This matter
is beyond either, The good faith of
Councimen Logan and Morton stand
out with remarkable and commendable
clarity in this shady transaction,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Orders have been issued by the
postmaster general instructing the
postmasters at New York and Brooklyn
to refuse to admit to the mails the ad.
yedrtisements of fifty.two illegal
medical offices" located in those cities,
and also to refuse to deliver mail ad-
dressed to the fictitious and assumed
names, under which the persons con.
Quoting these concerns hide their iden.
tity Some of these fake doctors make
$4,000 per week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
THE SAN FRANCISCO HORROR.

The City of Astoria. with the Who'll
world, stands aghast before the tremen
dous cataclyism that has overaken TIN
metropolis of the Pacific slope. No
alone for the individual interest held
there by Astorians, but from the sheer
weight of sympathy and distress insep'
arabic from such visitation. Profound
sorrow marks the comment on all sides
and the pride of the entire coast is
aroused. The prevailing phase of CON-
plant here is that Astoria is SO far
from the stricken center as to be helpless
in the rendering of aid of any sort
but if there is any virtue in the pos
session of remarkable and genuine in
terest and its expression, the burdened
sister-city may know of our deep and
lasting concern and have note of its
generous scope.
San Francisco is a world-city. There
is nothing of meagreness in the esti-
mate the peoples of all lands hold of
her, for the history and growth of San
Francisco is interviewer with the social
and commercial prestige Of every coun-
try in the broad world and none are
without fixed interest in her and her
future The present vital crisis will
arouse a sentiment as universal as ii
will be concertedly compassionate.
This is inevitable and as it should be,
for overwhelming disaster to such
magnificent places as San Francisco in
vites the utmost and farthest reach of
human regard in its kindliest forms.
The inherent and living forces that
have built her up and put her on the
list of the worlds greatest cities, is
still alive and burning in the CONNER
cial veins of the devastated metropolis,
and the warm breath of the coming
spring will blow over her rejuyenated
thoroughfares and her re-habilitated
marts and homes and she will soon be
the same, splendid attractive, and com
pensating place she has ever been.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

Some weeks ago during the severe
winter weather both my wife and myself
contracted severe colds which speedily
developed into the worst kind Of Ia
grippe with all It's miserable symptoms =
ays MFR, ]. 8, Egleston Of Maple Land
ing, Iowa. Knees aud joints aching,
muscles sore, head stopped up, eyes and
nose running, with alternate spclls Of
chills and fever. We began using
Chamberain's Cough Remedy, aiding the
same with double dose OF Chamber.
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and by
It's liberal use soon completely knocked
out the grip Sold by Frank Hart and
Leading Druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
CHILDIsHNEsS, OR WHAT?

When eight men, supposedly, imbued
with definite sum of business acumen,
which is, supposedly, at the service of
the city, know of a pending measure,
such as the recent Oil Ordinance be-
fore the common council of Astoria;
hold a meeting to confer on its merits,
and unanimously approve its terms and
provisions; take it into a regular ses-
sion and report it favorably. without
dissenting voice; receive, consider,
adopt and merge therein, two import
ant amendments offered by recognized
elements of the community; unanimous
ly recommend its passage, with the
amendments, to the council, and six of
these men deliberately, vote against it
in open session and kill it, there are
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19
FOR STATE PRINTER.

The undersigned announces himself a.
a Republican candidate for renomlna.
tion for State Printer. subject to tho
decision Of the Republican voters at the
primary election, April 90
Now serving first term. The same
courtesy that has been accorded 10 State
officers generally, that OF a renomlnA.
ton, would be greatly appreciated.
j. r. WHITNEY,
Albany. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

There is no element of the coming
primary ticket to be voted on the goth
of the present month that requires so
much deep and deliberate thought as
the selection of candidate for the long
term federal senatorship. 1t is, obvious
ly, the most important phase Of the
long. list of aspirants that will be sub
mitted for popular approval and de-
termination; and the man who desires
to see this distinguished office filled by
man of acumen, Of power and dis
cernment, who shall confer dignity and
honor on the office itself and on the
state, viii consider very carefully the
potent claim of Hon. E. B. Watson of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-04-19

Dr. Wiley, the scientist, is credited
with saying that most of the whisky
sold over the bar is merely prune juice.
That helps explain what is meant by
the saying that "a man is full of
prunes." =