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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-13

In moment she appeared in tho
doorway at the foot OF the stairs with.
out hesitation or fear. She had slipped
on dress. When she perceived the
state Of affairs, she frightened almost
mlschleyousIy.
Would you just as soon, Ina'am, II
II amt troublln you too much, just
sort OF naturally unite BillyT request.
ed the stranger.
She did 80. The hotel keeper stretch.
ed bis arms.
"Sow pick up them guns, please"
The two set about II.
Where's that internal old repro
batter howled Billy suddenly, looking
about for Charley.
The patriarch had quietly slipped
away.
"You cnn drop them arms" advised
the stranger. lowering the muzzIes OF
bis weapons. The leader started to
say something.
"You shut uD!' said Billy, selecting
bis own revolvers from the heap.
The stranger suddenly picked up one
OF the Colts single action revolvers
which lay on the floor and, holding the
trigger back against the guard, ex.
ploded the six charges by hitting the
hammer smartly with the palm Of hls
hand. In the thrusting motion Of this
discharge he evidently had design, for
the first six wineglasses on BllIy's bar
were shivered. 1t was wonderful work,
rattllng fire, quicker than self cock
er even. He selected another weapon
From a pile of tomato cans he took one
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-13
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JRlNG one spring OF tho early
seventies Billy Knapp ran 8
species Of road house or hotel
M tha pragaiuu ~ fha paat.


- NJ the crossing OF the Dead
wood and Big Horn trails through Gus
Ter valley. Travellers changing from
one route 70 the other frequently stop
ped there overnight. lie sold accom-
modatlons for man and beast, compris
Ing plenty OF whisky and plenty OF hay
That was the best any one could say
OF H. The hotel was OF logs. two sto
ried, with partitions OF shceting TO In
sure a certain privacy OF sight II moi
OF sound; had three beds and q number
OF hunks and boosted Of u woman cook
pne OF the first In tho bills. Billy did
not run II long. He was too restless.
Tho personnel OF the establishment
consisted OF Billy and tho woman al,
ready mentioned and an ancient Pistol
by the name OF Charley. The latter
wore many firearms and had good
deal TO say, but had never. as Billy OK.
pressed II, made good" This In tho
west could not have been for lack OF
opportunity, lils functions were those
or general fnciotnm.
One evening Billy sat chair tilted
against the logs OF the hotel. waiting
for the stage By and by II drew In.
Charley bobblcd out carrying buckets
OF water for the horses The driver
tiuDg the rcins from him with the lord.
ly inHolencc OF his class, descended
slowly and staggered 10 the barroom
for his drink, Billy followed TO serve
IT,
Tuck" said the driver and crooked
his elbow.
Anything newf" querled Billy.
"Sope."
Held upT'
Nope"
That exhausted the situation. The
two men putfed silently for n moment
at their pipes. In an instant the driv.
or turned 10 20,
II got you tcnderfoot." be remark.
cd casually. II reckon he's outside"
Guess | amblcs forth and sees what
fer tenderfoot II IT," replied Billy.
fastening from behind the bar.
The tendcrfoot was seated on n small
trunk Just outside the door A he beld
his hat In his hands Billy could sce his
domelike bald head. Beneath the dome
was n little pink and white face. and
below that were narrow. sloolng shoul-
ders, fiat chest and handy legs He
wore light check suit and a flannel
shirt whose collar was much too large
for him. Billy took this all In while
passing Az the driver climbed 10 the
seat the hotel keeper commented.
Say. Hen" said he. would you stun
II or put II under glass cnscf"
"fd serve II lay Tooioose," replied
the driver briefly. and he brought his
long lash s.shapcd across the four star
tied backs OF his horses.
Billy turned 10 rcinspectlon OF his /.
guest and met deprccntlng smile
"Can | get shakedown here for TO.
nightT he inquired In a high. piping
voice.
"You kin" replied Billy shortly and
began TO howl for Charley.
That patriarch appeared around the I
,orner, as did likewise the cook. O
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-05-13
MscL U r. CO.

eyes on his plate while she was In the
room. He perched on tho edge Of the
bench with his feet tucked under him
and resting on their toes. When she
approached, the muscles OF bis shout.
dcrs and upper arms grew rigid with
embarrassment. causing strange. awk.
ward movements OF tho hands. He an.
swered Ia monosyilables.
Billy ate expansively and earnestly.
Toward the close OF the meal Charley
slipped into place beside him. Charley
was out OF humor and found the meat
cold.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

its profusion, but not to confus on.
The history of a millennium was sketch
ed with IA master hand Detail was mot
wanting where it could illustrate, as
in his sketch of the prohigacy of Cath
crime the Great. Broad strokes were
used with magnificent effect, as when
he spoke Of Peter the Great and his
influence on the liberties OF the Rus
sian people.
Withal there was an engaging mod
GRAFTON Of tone, that not only convinc-
ed but captivated.
DR.. RussePs address last night was a
notable one. The. Research Club is to
be congratulated as furnishing the c?-
portunity for its delivery, and the hosts
Of the evening that it was within their
doors and under their roof that 1t was
given.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

The maid-"Do you think the auto
mobile will ever supplant the horse?"
The Man-"No; but it may supplant
the mule in the course of time. One
is fully as unreliable as the other"
On the whole, the biggest liars in
America are, apparently, those gentle
men who have lately filled magazines
and weekly periodicals with accounts OF
the perfect sanitary conditions under
which the packing business is carried
on IL abSttoirA Buffalo FVening News.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

1t would indeed be interesting to
know, as the Advertiser suggests, "whe-
Their the miscarriage of justice in the
case of Murderer Edward Jones of
Honolulu had anything to do with the
decision of his brother in San Fran
cisco to risk the consequences of q
SIMILAR crime" 1t might. But still
anyone who would reason on that basis
would be likely to carry his logic a lit
tie farther and might arrive at diff
ferent conclusion. In the first place
what might happen in Hawaii might
not happen in California; though for
encouragement of this sort, no one need
leave California. Then the murder
meditating logician would have to con-
slider that perhaps the lawyers were a
factor, and would have to count on
his ability to secure the services of
Messrs. ]. ]. Dunno and A. C. M.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

THE RISING TIDE OF BRYANISM.
MIR. Bryan's friends have turned out
another batch Of circumstances calcu-
lated to make him consent to be can
didate for President.-Toledo Blade.
In certain democratic circles in New
York any mention OF MI Bryan is I'M
derstOod as a signal to give three
cheers for Hearst-Portland Advertiser.
What Bryan is waiting for is not so
much the voice Of Folk of Missouri, but
of the folk of the Union-Chicago Ev-
ening Post.
Col. Bryan is coming home, and it is
said that he will occupy only one ship.
Charleston News and Courier.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07
: Poverty And /
!; Riches j


himself rich poor nowadays only the rich who attracts
attention this theme The world has become ndoctrnated with
philosophy, that will have nothing do with deductions Hence
in frame mind subject will listen only the
potentially experienced both riches and poverty
Every while rich breaks forth the subject
poverty side of the hemeand the world
expresses its interest and the mad rush tor
the dollar Andrew Carnegie attracted attention by his an
rolling up wealth in spite OF his libraries and his hero
medals beginning fear that he hasn't very just appreciation
Senator EIins of Virginia. Steve EIdns OF too
thoroughly established reputation twenty grown
respectable the latest descant the subject
before the Virginia bankers he confessed that wealth
reached point burden The Senator oberv
whistle sing any token OF
There intermediate between excessive riches
abjec poverty which mankind reaches the summit of hapP
dollar good friend Millions OF dollars are load which
few carry with light heart
There is some truth in this philosophy there in
Probably has ovedrawn the of
Millionaire Obviously great wealth burden grevous to
would aside frequently than it is The in
distributors their white robins the
tabled Carnegie has been benevoen and audaby
conspicuous wealthy amOners who distributing their
sessions while they the yet they keep making money
The habit acquon strong that the great majority OF men
well fixed cannot cease to accumulate Some nave the magic
Midas which everything they touch into gold The
and by the irresistible bent OF his genus Like the coDbe ne
overwored The supervision of has
its and the uncomfoab rich is not always quite sure
sincerity so-called friends.
The money undoubtedly the very much evil yet
the desire for wealth is deeply implanted in The ability to
obtain varies and there guilt in obtaining IN devious ways FL
nanca independence desirable thing, and it ones duty to
achieve it, ALL honoab. Senator Elkins theory that poor
may find enjoyment life than the rich and wh
tie" has grain of truth it. Happiness may and does exist
the rich and the poor Such the buoancy of human in diff
ng environments Even Slaves sometimes sing at their work And
Ahe abandoned gaey sometimes stock exchanges
Bacon touched the of the matter THE personal uon in
any reach feel great riches there custody them
power Of dole and donave OF them fame of hem but
thou maye get justly obey distribute cheeruy and leave
conentedy Yet have abstract rary contempt for them
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

A large number of people are finding
fault because there was not more of a
celebration of the Fourth here in Ho-
nolulu Most of those heard to com
plain so far, were among those who did
not attend the very excellent Fourth Of
July exercises held in the evening on
the Young building roof garden
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

1t is hoped that no one viii take ad-
vantage of the departure Of two COM
panies of troops to bring out, exercise,
and groom his fears Of an uprising of
the japanese, or a foreign invasion of
the islands. Col. Jones and the Ma
tional Guard are still here, and the Rifle
Association is in training.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07
The MishaP TO
The Thomas


almost its inception the outbreak the Spanish
he has been dangerous and difficult expeditions But
this the first time vessel OF which he command had
the slightest msiap OF the In nearly all the difficult military
petitions about the Philippine Islands the groups the
he has been chosen by the commanding the
because OF his recognized skill navigator careful
master Following the Boxer troubles he up
the Gulf of Pec with the Sumner dangerously the season.
order get supplies for the troops region
fore the winter made it impossible
No the is better liked than he
with the QuemasterG General of the Army the transport
vice be taken for granted that the mshap which
taken the Thomas which due wholly unfouous
cumance and could have been by the highest skill
or the most careful navigation.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

Los Angeles fifty celebrated the
Fourth. She had a prize fight. 1t is
satisfactory to know that Abe Atten
won the decision over Franklin Neil. 1t
would have been equally satisfactory,
at this distance at least If Franklin
Neil had won the decision over Abe
Attei.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

Though it has only a trihe over four
dollars in the fund, the monument for
the summit of Mauna Kea is probably
not any further off than some other
monuments for which q Areat deal more
has been collected.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

Robertson. On the whole. it seems High
" improbable that il the san; RcAA-
cisco Jones really committed the nanr-
der he is charged with, that any con-
siderations of his brothers good luck
influenced him.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

1t would be a joke if those Hawaiians
who went up to San Francisco as strike
had to remain up there until they were
engaged to break a strike down here.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

There is likely to be a difference Of
opinion as to whether Hearsts an
nouncement regarding the presidency
is dictated by old feet or a long head.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07
DR.. Russell
And Russia

1lSked his life and suffered exile Happily hmhappy for
Russian peoPecondons have developed
certain that the hopes Dr. Russell has lived which so
many OF his comPatiots have died. about realized
The present and the future hope and promise After life
time OF struggle he sees working out just he has always said it
ought and must work the eternal principles Justice when
piled to the racial characteristics the environment of his
people.
The occasion offered Dr. Russell advocacy of cher
hed views ouburst patriotic Events have justified
his views and outrun the most patriotic erOr 1t op
Forunty to view from the posopc standpoint thousand years
history in its relation to the quickly moving reaching
events of the immediate present It philosopher
enthusiastic participant that he treated the subject
treated we'll The wealth Of material he possessed was displayed in
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

At any rate Mr.. Patterson is getting
considerable advertising of the fact
that he wants to sell his Nuuanu Valley
ho6se.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

There is one thing about a quiet
Fourth of July, there are fewer anxious
days and funerals, and less hospital ser
vice afterwards ".,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

Few shares OF following stocks for
sale: Pioneer Mill Co., Oahu Sugar
Co., Eva Plantation Co., Hawaiian
Sugar Co., Waialu Agricultural Co.,
Etc.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

The address of DR.. Russell, be
fore the Research Club last night,
was a notable one. 1t was on a
subject which DR.. Russell has had
at heart throughout his entire life.
1t was on a subject about which he
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

The mishap to the transport
Thomas at Guam, regretable be-
cause Of its consequences to the
transport service, vii be regretted
especially by the legion OF friends
OF Captain Z, V. Lyman, her mas
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

Office, Campbell Block. =. MeVaha amt st.
Honolulu, T. n.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-07-07

The old theme of the relative
happiness of the rich and the poor
is perennial. Still there is a differ
ence. Formerly the essayist secur-
ed a hearing according to whether
he had something to say or not,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
DRENNEN UNDECIDED
 AS TO SAL AIRY CASE
Former Mayor Said He Had Been Busy and Had Not Consulted
 Ills Attorney.

W. Melville Drennen, former mayor of Birmingham, was asked yesterday after noon if any further steps would be taken on the part of the defense in tine matter of the return of the salary which 1t Is al- legged that he drew in excess of the stat utes of the state when chief executive of the city.
 Mr. Drennen did not make a positive reply. q have been so busy" said ne, that l have not had time to discuss this matter with my attorney I am unable. therefore, to say just what steps l will take"
 As Is known, some months ago suit was brought against Mir. Drennen for the re- covery of that portion of his salary which was alleged to be in excess of the amount which the statutes of the state allow. It was a question then as to whether or not the City Council had the right to raise he mayors salary to an amount which exceeded that stipulated by, the state. The matter through various tri- bunals was subsequently carried, and 1t was finally decided against the defense. Judging from the statement of ex-Mayor Drennen yesterday afternoon 1t all de- rends on what advise his attorney gives him as to whether the suit will be carried still further, or whether it will be ended by the payment of the findings of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
LOW ROUND TRIP
Excursion Rates Via Atlantic Coast
 Line.

Tuscaloosa, Ala.-Rate one frst-class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June ls. 1s. IS, IS, 2S. 25. July g. '. 9. final limit 15 days. Extension can be secured to September 30. 1906.
 Nashville, Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June no Il, 12. IS, 19. 2o July 5. G. 2. final limit l5 days in addition to date of sale. Ex tension of limit can be secured to Sen tember 30, 19O6.
 san Francisco and Los Angeles, Calf Low rates account National Educational association, July g, 13 Dates of sale luna 24 to July 6. inclusive Final limit Sen tember 15 19O6 Stop-overs and side trins Lexington, Ky.-Rate one first-class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale July 2s. 3O and August l. Final limit August E. iaOs Knoxville, Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare plus S cents. Dates of sale June n 1s 1s, g3, "A, 30, July !. 14, 15, 1906; final limit can be secured to September 30. 1908 Asheville, N. C.-Rate one first-clas ss fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale Julv 25. 2e, 27, 1906. final limit August 8, 1908. Extension September 30. 1906.
 Monteagle, Tenn.-Rate one first-class fare plus 25 cents. Dates of sale June cs. 30. July 3, 5, 19, 20. 21, 2S, 29, 3O 31, Au- gust 16, IT,, final limit August 3l. 1906. For rates or any information see ticket agent or communicate with
 T. c. WHITE, 6-6-tf D. P. A.. Savannah. Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
OPELIKA WANTS
 10000 POPULATION
Commercial Association Will Take Up the Work and Do Everything Pos
 sible to Advertise the City.

Opellka, June 2S.-(Special )-The great est movement that was ever on foot In this city is the establishment of a perma- nent Commercial association for promot- ing the interest of the city. The one idea
 is to advertise the city and place it's great advantage of situation, climate and other
 things favorable to the city's growth. The idea of making the census reach 10,
 coo people by the year 1910, has taken
 firm hold of the citizens. secretary
 will be employed whose sole duty will be to judiciously advertise and publish the advantages of Opelil1a.
 The following officers were installed last night in the Lee Lodge of Masons,
 No. 454 for the ensuing term: w. o.
 Brownfeld, w. M; C. M. Warner, S. w; P P. Brooks, J. w.; w. E. Hudman.
 treasurer J. M. Frazier, S. D.; Julien Phillips, J. D.; c. Shearer, tiler The Lee lodge numbers 60 in it's membership.
 The new hotel which will soon be built in this city with the Commercial Travel
 CTS association holding the controlling
 stock, 1t seems now will be built on the
 site of the old Cooper hotel. The loca-
 ton is a most desirable one, and if placed
 to the rear of the lot with terraced lawn
 and paved walks will be beautiful place.
 Damon Lodge, No. IA, Knights of Py-
 thias of this city is recognized as one of
 the strongest lodges in this city; it has
 d membership of over one hundred and the treasury The election of officers and the treaSurq The election of officers and the installment of the same last even ing was as follows: H. D. Peacock, C. C.; s. s. Strong, V. C.; J. w. Crosby, prelate: Charlie Shaefer, M of w; w. M. Hopson, K of R. and S.; J. H. Smith, M. of E.: Henry Hawkins, M. at A; George Smith, I. G.; J. s. Whlttlesey, o. C..
 MT. and Mrs. Scott Roberts with their family have removed to Anniston, where Mir Roberts has invested in cotton oil mill.
 A congenlal party of fishermen left this city yesterday for the lake of the Coun- try club near Maroyn, Ala. Among the number were: Dr. J. F. Purser, D. D. of Atlanta, the Rev. W. A. Taliaferro. Capt G. w. Cherry, w. F. Chester Joe H. Smith and s. S, Strong of this city. Company H of which c. P Stowe is the efficient captain, Is having practice drills
 every evening. preparatory to going in camps with their regiment, the Second
 Alabama on July g. for a ten days outing Y. D. Sanford. J. K. Watkins C. A.
 l.. Sanford and Charlie Jernlgan went to
 Selma vest erday to assist a large squad
 of Montgomery Knights of Pythias to or ganize the D. O. K K, which was to l take place In that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-29
HOUSE STANDS PAT ON
 MEAT INSPECTION BILL

Washington, June 2S.-Mr. Wadsworth called up the partial conference report on the agricultural appropriation bill in the House today and it was agreed to with out discussion.
 Mr Wadsworth then moved that the House insist on it's disagreement to the item in disagreement of the meat inspec- tion amendment.
 After some discussion over the parlia- mentary situation Mir Wadsworth's mo- ton that the house further insist on its disagreement was adopted on a division, 175 to 43
 Then Mr. Wadsworth sprang a surprise on the House by sending to the desk a resolution that it is the sense of the House that the conferees do not recede from it's amendment known as the meat inspection amendment, and the House was face to face with the proposition of having a contest with the Senate. MT. Wadsworth after referring to the disagreement about the date going on the cans and insisting that it was necessary passed to the legal questions involved. His platform was simple and expressed in two propositions. The passage of this bill was necessary for the protection of our foreign commerce, and for the benefit of public health
 Mir. Davis of Minnesota, favored wha. Is known as the Proctor substitute which he said had been the substance of his minority report It provided that s3,OO0OOO be appropriated annually, and that tax of 5 cents a head on cattle and cents on sheep and hogs be collected and be paid into the treasury. This item It was asserted would produce an amount equal to half the cost of inspection. This posi- ton was also advocated by MT. Bowie of Alabama.
 A vigorous protest against placing any charge on the packer was made by MT. Burleson of Texas. The packer. he said, would immediately shift the burden on the cattle growers.
 MT. William of Mississippi said the situation is this:
 '"These people dhe packers) have been and are voluntarily endangering the pub lie health, and now they want the public to pay them for quitting it.
 MT. Henry of Texas wanted to be right on the question, and said he would vote that the government should pay the tax. He called to the attention of MT. Wil- Hams the quarantine bill which provided that the government should pay the cost and that the gentleman had voted for it, and now he wanted to put a like cost, a sanitation cost. upon the packers.
 Rally round the conferees." was the slogan of Mir Payne of New York, stand by the judgment of the House. Put the inspection on the government where 1t belongs, and make this inspection a model for the world" ><ere among MT. Payne s impassioned sentences.
 The resolution that it was the sense of the House that the conferees refuse to recede, was then adopted. 193 to 45 The advocates of making the packers pay for the inspection endeavored to secure a roll call. hut only nineteen members demand ed A roll call. and the chair appointed MT. Wadsworth, MT. Scott and MT Lamb as the conferees on the part of the House.