davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14
BUILDING INLAND SEA
Colorado River Rapidly Fill
ing SaltOn Sink.
COURSE OF STREAM CHANGED

Instead of EmptyinE Into the Pacific
Ocean, As It Once Did, This Great
River Now Flows Into n POpuIOus
VRIIey-EROrts to Bring River Into
Original Course SO Far a Failure.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

ST., soO.oO-FoR sALE-OR EXCHANGE FOR a
SMALLER HOUSE
A splendidly located corner boarding house Of
about 20 rooms.
Owners made $500 and paid on debt in . years.
A FINE OPPORTUNITY.
ROOMS ALWAYS FILLED.
WI rent for S.ga.0 q year
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

sHO006o-A northwest corner on Heights lot
0Xlo0 to alley: u large rooms and bath; every
room is bright; one Of the best-Duit houses On the
Heights, and In hrstclass condition
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

s. 600 oo-S0uthWest: investment; Broom brick
colored tenants rent. $50 month should Be more.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

SO. 5O0.Oo-Splendid house on Washington Heights;
finished at extra expense for home. and in first
class condition; II looms. baths; hotwater heat
lsteO0r kitchen; unusually well built double floors
highly polished. Don't fail % this if you are
looking for 4 home II win bear careful inspection.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

SZ.lO000-NorthEest inveytment: good 7-room and
Sth. bay-wiadow brick one square from car line;
euted TO good tenant az SI75.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-14

The spreading of Salton Sink at the
rate of a foot day until more than 800
square miles OF country have been sub
merged has carried destruction and trem-
bling in its wake. Great salt works have
been annihilated, valuable farms ruined
and the valley threatened with depopula-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
ONLY RUMoR YET.
Whisper That Astoria Is To Have Com
mon Point Rate on Wheat.

Yesterday evening rumor was cir
culating about the city, and in the
mouths of men who might be supposed
to know something of the sort If it
were fact, that Astoria had been grant
ed the common point rate on wheat, the
only thing she lacks to equip her evenly
with the balance of the coast in COM
mercial sense; and so plausible and so
persistent was the report that the Morn
ing Astorian wired on inquiry to the
Associated Press, whence all vital news
first comes, as to the real facts. Some
hours later despatch arrived saying
that President A. b. Hammond, of the
A. & G. had been interviewed on the
subject and that all he would say about
it was "that he did not believe there
was anything in the rumor."
There is nothing in that particular
statement to either disprove, nor confirm,
the story. 1t is barely possible MFR. Ham
mond was not ready. nor in position to
make further, nor more definite declara-
tion in regard to it.
At all events, there is the rumor, and
all that could be learned as to its au-
thenticity, and he who reads, may draw
his own conclusions.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
AUTo-ToURIsTs HERE.
Two Fine Cars Reach This City at Sun
down Yesterday En- Route to Coast.

just about sundown last evening two
fine ears were disembarked from the Lur-
line and the Nahcotta, respectively. with
touring parties on each, and all bound
for the interior of Clatsop and the coast
resorts.
r. s. Barker. capitalist Of Roseberg,
with his family. came in on the Kamm
steamer from Portland, whittier he had
driven his machine, stopping at Albany,
Salem, Oregon City and other valley
points, en- route, and after an hours stay
here, for certain equipment, left for Sea-
side, where the party. will soiourn for
month returning to their Roseburg home
on their ear They report delightful
trip and an outing par excellence.
A Mr.. Hopkins of Seattle, accompanied
by gentleman friend. whose name could
not b elearned, came in on the Nahcotta,
and drove directly to the business house
of Foard & Stokes, old friends of Mr..
Hopkins, and laid in variety of sup
plies, edible and mechanical, and left al
most Immediately for the Nehalem;
whence they win go out by Jewell, on
to mist and to Portland, and from the
metropolis, they will strike back north
to Seattle. They came in the other way,
by the wetserly route, across country to
Gray's Harbor, thence down the beaches
and to Ilwaco, where they crossed to
this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
rer Th.lr Own Good. : County Judg

FOT IHsit UWb bVOu. - iDnHIy JuuKt
1'rcnchafd and the County Board Of In.
qniry, Of which DR.. a. A. Finch IL chair
man. was In session yesterday morning
investigating the moral status Of sey.
eral young girls and boys, who have been
more or less given 10 late hours and bad
company. as well az questionable actions,
lately, and the result of the inquiry re-
suited In commitment of Clara and Flor.
ence johnson, aud MyiIda Petersen. 10
the Boys 4 Girls Aid Society, at Port.
land, whittier Sheriff NJ X. Pomeroy
took them on the evening express Of yea
terday Tie ease of Hazel Bidwell was
looked into. hut nothing Of serious
nature being brought 10 light the matter
was passed for the time being.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
HOUSE is FILLED.
Lee Willard and His Company Play
Southern Romance" Last Night.

"a Southern Romance" is undoubtedly
the best of the many of the Willard
company's repertoire of splendid pro-
ductions and the hearty applause which
the audience gave to the efforts of the
actors, il testimony enough Of the plays
popularity.
Mr. Willard, as Gerald Weston an
Arkansas traveller, eXcelled, if one may
say i, his inimitable acting in the for
mer bills which have been presented
here. He was ably supported by the
remainder Of the company. "a Southern
Romance is drama which appeals to
the heart, with plenty on comedy inter
mingled. 1t is something which no lover
Of goot acting should miss.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Crackers and Kids. Yesterday about
II o'clock a. m. vehicles were swinging
down Commercial street both headed for
the depot. One was loaded with boxes
oi crackers; the other with newsboys; a
box Of crackers fell oif the one. and
smashed open In the middle Of the street.
Before one could catch hi. breath. those
kids were on top the debris filling pock-
eta and shirt bosoms with the scattered
goods, and serapping like lot of mon
keys 10 see who could capture the most.
They were correspondingly Gest-fallen,
when the driver of the cracker wagon
pounced on them and made them dis
gorge their treamrc.trove. But they
grinned, and gave Il up.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
A NEW LAUNCH LAW
IN EFFECT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSPECTORS
or HULLs AND BOILERS Ed.
WARDS AND FULLER ISSUE AN
IMPORTANT CIRCULAR.

Local Inspectors Of Hulls and Boilers
y. n. Edwards and Geo. r. Fuller, have
Just issued the following important cir.
cnlar relative 10 the regulation and
kmaintaiDenanc Of launches Of Is tons,
or less. under instruction from the gov.
ernment:
Vessels Of IL gross tons or less pro-
pelled by gas, gasoline petroleum
naphtha, fluid Or electricity and carrying
passengers for hire, and others con.
cerned:
"Your attention IL called TO the act Of
Congress approved May 10, 1905 and
u. \. Inspection laws which require the
following;
motor boats Ii tons gross and under.
and carrying passengers for hire shall
be equipped ~ follows; ! licensed ldual
license for pilot and engincer) ! whistle
operated by compressed mir, or some
mechanical means. capable Of giving a
continuous blast OF not less than four
seconds duration. life preserver for
every person on board; these life preser.
yers TO pass Y. s. Inspection the same as
on steam vessel each life picseryer to
I've marked with the name OF the boat. ]
cight.inch fog bell. Regulations side
lights properly fitted with screens)
after range light to be not less than
seven feet above the forward light.
Open vessels Of under ten (l0)
gross tons. carrying passengers for hire,
may have six.inch fog bell in lieu OF
an sineh fog bell, and may carry a
Ecombination side light in lieu Of the
regulation side lights In all other re-
spects she must comply with all the
requirements OF q boat Of 10 tons gross
and under.
CLOSED vessels Of any tonnage lone TO
fifteen tonsl must be equipped the same
as vessels Of Is tons gross and under.
Pleasure yachts leas, gasoline, petro-
leum, naphtha, fluid, or electricity, must
comply with all the above requirements.
with the exception Of the licensed officer
and the life preservers.
"Your particular attention is called to
section of law which reads as follows:
Boards Of local inspectors shall suspend
or revoke the license Of operators or
navigators Of motor vessels Of Is tons or
less, referred 10 in this act, for miscon-
duct, gross negligence, recklessness in
navigation. intemperance. or violation OF
the law on part Of holder; and II re-
voked, the person holding such license
shall be incapable of obtaining another
such license for one year from the date
OF revocation.
"A penalty Of $500 is provided in
Section $500 Of the Revised Statutes for
a violation OF the law for not carrying
life preservers as required by this act.
"tSignedl,
az. S. EDWARDS,
"GEo. +. FULLER,
"Local Inspectors
aa tnnp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

N. P. at Work.-It is reported that
engineers in the employ of the Northern
Pacific are at work both at Brooktield
and Oak Point, making surveys and buy
ing rights Of way Mr.. Savage of Ia
coma, of the Northern Pacifc's land de-
partment is said to be in charge and is
stationed at present at Cathlamet. From
the same source it is learned that the
10. r, & N. il about to make surveys
along the north bank.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
Case Is Dismissed The case Of larcer

Case Is Dismissed case Of larceny
pending against the city poundmaster,
j. H. 0'Neil, in Justice Goodman's court,
was dismissed by that officer yesterday,
after consideration, the court holding
that 0'Neil was not really guilty Of the
real net and intent Of larceny, though
he had exceeded his duty in taking the
animal from the private premises of its
owner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
EVERY SUNDAY.

Special round trip excursion rate to
Portland, commencing Sunday, July 30,
and continuing every Sunday thereafter,
until further notice. the A. & G. R. will
sell special excursion tickets from As
toria to Portland and return at rate Of
$3.50, good going and returning on date
of sale only.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Are Prepared For It.--i, Ii said that
the O. X. 4 n. excursion TO the beaches
on the northshoc, for next Saturday
tomorrow, will be nearly 500 strong
They will come down on the A. 4 C..
regular excursion train ont Of Portland.
and many. perhaps, on the noon express,
aud Il may be the A. a G. will send on.
special to accommodate both their own
and the O. II. 4 n. crowds. BE this as
II may the O. II. 4 n. people here are
making all preparations 10 handle the
big gang and land them in good time and
comfort. at Ilwaco, and other points on
the Washington shores,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
July %. 1905.

Cleaning House Alright!--The passen-
ger depot of the A. & C. railway in
this city is undergoing thorough over.
hauling and vanishing. The woodwork
in the waiting rooms which had become
dingy and almost disreputable in years
past, has been scrubbed and rubbed, and
treated to coat or two of varnish, all of
which makes the place look like brand
new house, and much pleasanter for the
hundreds that flock there every day, and
four times day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
ARE YOU A BON vIvANT?

The pith of life, after all, is good
feed. The good things of this life are
not as rule easily found, so that it is
a pleasure to find so close at hand a
first-class up-to-date establishment,
whre one gets those good things at
every meal like the Palace Restaurant
on Commercial street. The home of the
bon vivant. If
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Paid Fines.--Two fishermen giving the
names Of j. X. Desero and i, Mercurio
were arrested yesterday on complaint
sworn TO by Deputy Fish Warden Web
ster charging them with fishing without
having the number OF their licenses on
their boats, They appeared before JUS
tice OF the Peace Goodman. and were as
sessed $40 and costs each, which they
paid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Return Home.--Mr. and Mrs. H. A.
Wells and daughter Of the Dalles, passed
through this city yesterday on their way
home from spending few weeks in
Long Beach. Mr.. Wells is proprietor of
the Dalles Daily Chronicle,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
Evidences Of Earthly Tiue.-The +,

Evidences Of Earthly Title.-The fol.
lowing deeds were filed for record in
Clatsop vounty yesterday, along with \
lot Of other valuable instruments: The
Columbia Harbor Land Company to w.
u, Radtke. warranty, $3.50. lots IA, Is
and 10. In block Is, Warrenton Park.
Thco. Kruse Catering Company to ]. NJ.
Miller two deedsl, warranty, 1850. lots
rs and 3, In block 3, Gearhart Park.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Two "Honkers" Coming. g.-It is rum
ored about the city that two fine auto
mobiles are to be added to the Astoria
at an early date, G. G. Fulton
and Frank L. Parker both having plac
ed orders for the modern and convenient
vehicles and that they are expected to
arrive here hourly.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Pharmacists throughout the world
have devoted their lives 10 the pcrfecting
of HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. II
contains the choicest medical roots and
herbs known to modern medicine. Tea
or Tablets, 35 cents. Frank Hart, drug.
giat.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

No Increase. THE run Of salmon Is
still somewhat slack, which IL partly ac.
counted for BY the muddinesa Of the
water. For some reason the river Is
still quite muddy, and this Is thought
to be one reason why the run Is no
greater.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

N. A. Acksrman, AL Bond g.. does an
manner OF tsxiderny, furniture uphol'
stsring. carpet cleaning and laying, mat
tresa making . speciality and ~ worh
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Minor Got Liquor.--The police yester-
day arrested minor by the name Of
II. Rokiel Tor being drunk. II was aserr'
tained that he obtained HIS supply Of
"boose" from two fishermen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Will Entertain, Miss Laura Anderson
entertains the Dorcas Society at her
home on Thirty-fouth street this Fri
day) evening Members and friends in
yited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Light Rainfall The rainfall at Astoria
20 far this month has been very slighs n
total Of .l2 Of IN Inch having fallen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

] live and let my brethren live
With all that's good to me;
Unto the poor some cash ] give,
The balance I give Rocky Mountain Tei
Frank Hart, druggist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

How DO look.--To really Iee your
self as others zee you, get one Of those
new style mirrors at Hart's Drug storei
oil prices. A new supply Just received.
H..
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Ice Cream made from full cream, l5e
per pint. Special prices for lodges and
churches, at Tagg's confectionery. T-ie'tf
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Ths very best board 70 b. obtained In
the city 10 at aThs oceidsnt Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Hotel Irving. corner Franklin avenue
and Eleventh street. European plan;
best rooms and board In the city at rsa.
sonable prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
New Rate to Portland. The "a. (

New Rate to Portland The "A. & c."
railroad people have published new
special rate between this city and the
metropolis for use on Sundays. The
round trip rate, beginning, and after,
next Sunday, win be $3.50; and 1t is
likely many people will avail themselves
OF the concession,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Goes Fishing. Rev, w. &, Short left
yesterday for q fishing trip up the
kccanicum.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Why don't you have your work done
by the Eastern Painting & Decorating
Company, rs Ninth street1 They do
the work cheaper, quicker and better
than any other firm. The Parker
House which Is being papered and
painted from cellar to garrot Is being
done by them. Go and inspect the work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
TERSE TALES Of THE TOWN
Sea shell souvenirs at svsnson's.

0rkwits Repairs Bicycles on short
notice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27
A. A. sAARI.

Photographer, frst.class work, salts
faction guaranteed. ara Fourteenth St.,
opposite Foard g. Stokes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-27

Morning Astorian, 65 cents per month.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-02
By ELLSWORTH KELLEY.

farm and come TO town for ;he purpose
Of taking life easy" But .loann'
around soon got very tiresonlc TO the
two old men, who had led active coun-
try lives until old age came. Their idea
OF "enjoyin' themselves was 10 wander
out along the river on day ike this.
fishing. hunting anything TO Kill the time
and TO be in the country.
They had been boys together They
were raised on adjoining farms They
had swapped work in hay harvest and
traded and made money together In
their old days the bond Of companion
ship grew stronger. and the day rarely
went by that they were nos together.
They differed in politics and in religious
views Uncle Billy was a Republican and
had been a standby in the Methodist
Church for nifty years. Uncle Joe. when
Intercepted. would say. "Oh. ] belong TO
the big church" IN politics he called him
self a Jackson Democrat. In his earlier
days no was profane, but as his grand
children grew up around him he quit
swearing and contcnted himself with
those mild expletivcs which even church
people sometimes CLEAN from the Bible
Both men seemed to have tasted Of the
spring OF perennial youth, and their
daughters often referred to them afec-
tionatcly as them two old boys"
After inspecting the edges Of the corn
fields to their satisfaction and finding
plenty OF ears that had been attacked by
the squirrels. they wandered through the
timber. locating the nests. Then they
visited Uncle Billy's berry patch and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-02

Copyright by S. S. Mcclure Coz
One day when summer was not grown
Old she paused to take a backward glance
at spring and 10, upon her face there fell
the quiet radiance Of the bygone June.
Through all the long forenoon the woods
beOkoned, and hin and valley and river
called to Uncle Joe. So lie thought in
his soul. But after his twelve O'Clock
dinner when be had wendell his way
across the street and was seated with
Uncle Billy on Tho back porch. he only
said:
BILL what say to trampin' down to-
wards the river this evnin'2 It's fair
shady long the hedge row an want %
see il the squirrel crop amt sittin' ripe.
It's a leetle bit airly, but the corn's in
good roasun' car, an itll be mighty easy.
to locate the nests"
Jest as lief as not, Joe. Fact is. I've
got a wild blackberry patch located down
in the timber an Ia like 70 see T they
amt gittin' ripe"
\ little later Uncle Joe and Uncle Billy
were vending their way toward the river.
As Nancy Ann watched them climb over
the orchard wall she said aloud:
II them old boys amt two OF a
kind there never was any" and, with a
smile, began her afternoons ironing.
They ioitered along, watching the edges
OF the corndelds by the timber for squirrel
signs, and discussing crop prospects. past
and perspective. Each owned a comfor-
table faEm and each had money on in
terest" Each was q WidOWer, living with
= married daughter Each had left his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-02

a squirt runnin' up tree Yes. saws
] TO Dobbs. its squirt We eat it all
up-an' I amt wanted any sence."
Generally that way when man makes
a hog Of hisself"
But ! didn't make no hog o myself"
How can you turn agin' squirrel th.,, %.
"Weh you sec. it was like ulis: After
dinner I went to pokfn' around the horse
lookin' at the scenery an other ct Gerry
an run on the place, where tbev,d hi,
skinnin, them squirt They had the fresh
hides stretched over boards-heads left on
an they want squirt whatsumever
They was-young Monkeys
"Jumpin Jehosaphatr'
Fact Since then I've never keorea
partickler fer squirt But Hes log alon,,
down the river. We amt been down there
fer a whole week"
They crossed the road. climbed another
rail fence. and soon were under the
shade Of the old sycamore by the swine
ming hole
biii' when was YOU in smimmin last?'
Las summer
The two looked at each other in silence.
Then each looked out wistfuuy at the
placid running river A rain-crow broke
the silence with its "Kow. kow. kow."
Coin TO rain inside o. three days.
Never knew the sign TO fail this time .
year. remarked Uncle joe
sure sign" agreed Uncle Billy
Silence for another minute.
Then Uncle Billy said:
Joe. lets so swimmin'."
IS pose the waters warm enoughF'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-02

f,, A.,
i'p'''s '' ms
way IneS CUT "oi oS9 ''''''
io"o' o''iiiOeu UP oi' d '"'-
anu sat 'iisie uilueI ''4e S'iaue %
~ 's'.
squirrels II do 10 shoot in bout ten
days remarked Uncle Joe. Il don't
wish my life away, but that ten days can't
git here any too soon. Ny mouths fair
~ waterin Tor mess OF young fried
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-02
is the time set -


The lawyer rose to his feet He understood implied
ana ior an instant appeared There something
wlnsome about Roger Ransom; expression which
appealed especially
Il wish might help you OF your difficulty" he But
clients wishes Mrs secrecy She
had every right demand it Of me-"
Mr. Ransoms face fell Hope had flashed upon him. to
disappear again The lawyer of his
his mouth working slightly he walked
desk and the door,
Mrs Ransom will always feel herself hampcred by sister,
If prefer brother who has nconvenieny
from the dead You will have the pleasure day.
There doubt about her affection for YOU"
But that isn't it,! exclaimed thoroughly discouraged
husband Il afraid for her reason afraid There
something decidedly somewhere Don't
nave an immediate interview with her only satisfy myself
she aggravates her danger? Why should
TINS undeand way? Does she fear opposition from
fortune equal TO her 1t something
feel that ought to know protect against herself
would even promise not to show myself o speak,
i have say good Ransom Have
You any commands that for your"
None but 70 give her my is not a more
unhappy man in New York; YOU may add
ton"
The lawyer bowed. Mr. Ransom Gerrdge withdrew At
the loot OF the stairs they stopped by
boy behind them.
say mister did drop something's: down coming
meanwhile rapidly after them scepness the flight
allowed Mr. Harper he found gentlemen
sitting"
Mr. Ransom somewhat startled took paper offered
him 1t none Of his property but he same
In the middle OF torn bit of he had words writ
in his wife's hand: