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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
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"And this reminds me" eays Uncle
BY. "of an experience had in 1888. I
was fireman on a limited train In
Kansas. and one foggy night we had
b head-end collision with a freight
train carrying 4.97S dozen eggs to
Wichita. That was the greatest egg
shampoo OF my life Why, the engine
( coughed scrambled eggs for week
and the fireman was so slippery we
had to sand his clothes to get hold OF
him.
'In the melee my watch stopped
and | took It TO the man with the
monkey-wrench at the sign Of three
balls.
II guess there's some dirt in It,
said. apologetically, as ! handed him
the watch.
oh. never mind he replied, bland
iy, I'll find IL in timer
SIS there woman in the case?'
he asked. as he prepared to open the
watch. Are you married.?
mo. replied, thankfully, this
wreck is the worst thing that ever
happened mel
well, l called for my watch next
day and the man was mad.
Watcher givin me-? he de-
manded
Why l asked.
Because. said he. this is no
watch: this is an egg-beater!'
Don't that beat tlme!' l moaned.
eyes. he added, feelingly, ten dol
lars. please
"'Ten dollars7' I gasped.
Eyes. the watch had a bed-bug in
"a bed-bugf'
"'Yes. sir; between the ticksl'
Fl didn't have the $40 and l told
him so.
"'All right. he declared, I'll hos&
the watch in escrow!
SIN escrow | shouted. All. ha!
Now / know what was the matter
with that watch all the time. Some
pf those eggs were bound to have
been roostersl
you know baby with crow in
lt ia all right, but watch! Neverl"
CHRISTMAS MORNING.
4 wish that ! could find the Joy
In writing prose and sonnets,
That Willie finds in his new sled
With race horse pitchers" on It.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

IL is claimed by a Nebraska pap
that the real reason the whale
coughed up Jonah was because Jonah
had a plug OF tobacco in his hip
pocket. Sunday school teachers please
take notice.
Willie's Sunday school teacher
asked him how many commandments
there were. He replied there were
but nine as Henry Jones had broken
one just before school was called.
Poor father counts the cash they spent
For Christmas presents dear,
And knows that for month he must
Eat handouts with his beer;
And as he stands beside the bar
And sadly grabs a bite.
Sic swears with vicious vow to kin
One Santa Claus on sight
An old maid OF Kalamazoo refused
TO go skating with the only beau she
has had in 20 years because the skat.
ing rink was fenced with undressed
lumber.
ne uldH WIZ HidIlicS WOHld0
who can cook win never have to
spend money at the delicatessen when
the cook goes on a strike.
The hired girl may break a valuable
piece of wife's china and still retain
her place. but it is "twenty-three" for
her when she let's fall the husbands
meerschaum pipe.
Manifestations of friendship do NOT
always mean an open sesame to a
friends pocketbook Sometimes ouI
best friends are those who refuse tC
loan us money
Rsu-v,> uo1s4ya
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
The scruhhlnn Rrnsh

Do not lay The scrubbing brush
with the bristles upward The water
is allowed to leak into the wooden
part and the bristl0s 7ery soon he.
come loose Always place ii with the
bristles down.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
Summary crltlclsm.

When the people of our town out
west discovered that the mayor had
been Incorporating the public
money, did they suspend him from Of
fice7"
mo; from a tree" Baltimore
American.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

quet She quietly drew a line around
the words 'for the first time" put
question mark on the margin and sent
the proof up to the editor.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
Eagles Rapld E,,,A.

an AN eagle has been observed to rise
IRON the ground and completely , dis
appear into the sky within thuo.' us
us Se1s, Eagles sometimes soar n
heights OF $4,000 feet or more "
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

Price Of Wife In New HebrIdes.
After 33 years of service in the New
Hebrides, Rev. Dr. Armand has re-
turned to Canada for vacation.
Comparing Canadian conditions with
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

/, The man who does not love a clean,
pretty child, is At for strategies and
trusts. never see such minion OF
humanity without wanting to hug 1t.
This Is merely more proof that have
mo connection with the hydra-headed
monster Of modern times, the trusts.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
Productive cooOnn,,. t..

A large cocoanut tree via,a,
ma many as 100 nuts a year, Natives use
'ne nuts Tor dishes as well as for food
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05
MoLi PITCHER HOUSE,
As II Is and as II Was.

has sleeping beneath
the the old
her
original home,
l.
the The
the french
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

II some men owned the earth they
would begrudge the tax collector his
stipend. :
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1907-03-05

CHRISTMAS MORNING.
wish that ! could find the Joy
In writing prose and sonnets,
That Willie finds in his new sled
with race horse pitchers" on It.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
NOTABLE IS FAMILY
REUNION
MRS. c. VAN DUsEN SURROUNDED
BY HER CHILDREN AND GRAND
CHILDREN AT YULETIDE DINNER
PARTY.

Happy indeed was the Christmas day
for Mrs. e. Van Dusen, one Of AS
toria's oldest and most respected citi-
zens. when looking over the gathering
at her residence on Franklin avenue,
she bcheld her children and grand chill
dren surrounding her some Of them
coming from long distances, and one, a
favoritc daughter having journeyed from
the fnr.off Philippines. that once again
she might behold the aged mother whose
span OF life Ii nearing the end.
Notable indeed was the family re.
union and proud must have been the
aged lady a. she beheld and conyerscd
with her children. and the ones dear 70
them as husbands. wives. sons and
daughters, including as the company did
n captain In the service Of this great
country, mn official OF the sovereign
State OF Oregon. u juris OF ability oi
this county and business men Of the
fair city OF Astoria.
Happy indeed was this venerable
mother on whom the touch OF W years
has silvercd the bowing head, and N
her heart rang back the anthem as from
angelic song, peace on earth, good viii
to men" An enjoyable day was spent
IN this family reunion and a delicious
rcpast partaken OF. The gathering In
cluded. Mrs. G. Van Dusen. Mrs. Flor
cncc Westdahl and Capt. Ferdinand
Westdahl. OF the United States Geodeti'
Coast Survey service; Mrs. Cora Tfen
chard and Judge c. J. Trenchard. count
Judge OF Clatsop; Mrs. Mary A. Stro
bridge of Oakland. CAL; Brennan Val
Dusen and Mrs. Fannie L. Van Dusen
II. G. Van Dusen, master fish warden 0
the State of Oregon and Mrs. Jane Vai
Dusen; and the grand children, DIR. ans
Mrs. AiIlard Wadlcigh. who journeye'
from Ely. Nevada; Misses Anita Tren
chard. winifred and Maude Van Dusel
and Arthur and Lloyd Van Dusen, ais
Chas. Iieilbon, wife and baby, and MI
and Mrs. Smith and son.
The Van Dusen family Is one Of th
Oldest and most respected in Astoria
and Mrs. Florence Westdahl has th'
distinction Of being the oldest livins
white child born at this place. Con
gratulations and many souvenirs Of th'
happy occasion were showered upon tn
venerable lady
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
A Powerful Play

The people Of Astoria, or az many OF
them as could get into the Astoria opera
house on Christmas night, found the
presentation OF the famous college play
.Strongheart." by Mr.. Ralph Stuart and
its splendid company delightful medium
for filling the closing hours Of a very
happy day. The play itself, one OF the
most powerful in scope and text now be-
fore the country, was most thoroughly
appreciated, delineated as it was, in
every detail. by troupe whose last mem
member was singularly eonscitious and
amply equipped for his or her part. The
serious elements Of the story we're hap
PLY balanced by the measure Of fun that
pervaded it, and neither transgressed the
realm of the other, but lent effect and
charm to each. of the most pronounced
sort. Mr.. Stuart's work was simply I'M
impeachable; and he was most cleverly
and delightfully."- supported by Miss
Evaline Vaughn, his leading lady; nor
was there, so far as individual work
was concerned. any lack Of professional
interest and execution anywhere
throughout the caste. The crux of the
play. the real vivid moment, and para
mount expression of it all, lay in the
compass Of its thrilling climax its last
line and gesture; and this revealed the
actual substance of the tale; and aside
from this, the tremendous work of Mr..
Stuart, in his remuneration of the woman
he loved, and her acceptance Of his edict
against their lives, was scene to be
remembered for all time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
STRIKE MAY RESULT.
Carpenters Refuse to Accept Reduction
In Wages.

NEW YORK, Dec, 26.--There is pos
sibility that New York may within a
short time experience a widespread
building strike. Recently the master
carpenters association announced that
wages OF carpenters would be reduced
from $5 to $3.50 a day. The carpenters
union has refused to accept this cut in
wages and committees from both orga-
nizations are now trying to reach a
compromise. In case the master carpen-
ters insist on the reduction it is likely
that the 10000 members OF the union
will strike. other building trades are
waiting the outcome Of the conferences
between the carpenters and employers,
In case the carpenters strike comes it is
to be more than likely that similar
strikes viii follow in practically all
other building trades.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

w. J. Brumbach and wife are in the
city from Fort Candy.
j. w. Hatfield, of Portland, is in As
toria.
w. B. Chase. Of Portland, is registered
at the Occident.
]. G, Driscoll is visitor from Port
land.
Mr., and Mrs. Ed Lewellyn spent
Christmas in Portland. Ed returned yes
terday but Mrs. Lewellyn remainded for
a few days.
Captain Joe Church, of the steamer
Geo. H. Wentworth. is visiting his sister
Mrs +. Cole. for few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
II Was a Mistake

1t was said, editorially, in this paper
lately that during MIR. Garlands recent
visit and conference here. Tom Richard
sou, of the Oregon Development League,
had suggested to that gentleman that in
case negotiations failed here, he might
well come to Portland and submit his
propositions; and now this Office is ap-
prised by letter from the genial star
booster OF the Beaver State, that he did
not make any overtures whatever to
Mr.. Garland, and the Astorian hastens
to cornct what at the time had very
tangible sound to it. and to accentuate
Mr.. Richardson's denial.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Here On Official Business

Travelling Agent ]. Teuschcr, Jrp Of
the Boys and Girls Aid Society Of Ore
gon. arrived In the city yesterday on
official business and viii be here for sew
eral days. MFR. Tcu@her is an indie
iatigable worker in the interest OF be-
nighted little people and an excellent
representative Of an excellent instisu
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
At The seamen's Institute

A pretty little Christmas tree was
rlsged up by the seamen at the Institute
Christmas Eve. There were quite few
boys present including some from the
British ship Ralore.. A few presents ex-
changed hands. songs. music and refresh
mcnts was served out 10 the boys and
a general good feeling Of Christmas Joy
seem TO III every heart
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Christmas Visitors

Fort Stevens was well represented IN
Astoria on Christmas day. Several Of
the mon CONS" and piyntes were on
hand. most Of whom returned Wednes'
day night. sergeants sellinger. Stanton.
liockinss and Rowan. Corporal Acker'
man. Chef La Flemc and Priyates
Church. Cox and lIusam were in evi'
dence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Finnish Concert

Finnish Concert
The concert at Suomi Hall in Union
town was largely attended by Astoria's
Finnish population last evening and the
audience was delighted by the manner
in which Miss Esther Sundquist render,
ed the four selections set opposite her
name on the program. Miss Sundquist
is violinist of marked ability and her
rendition of the several numbers. drew
forth hearty applause. Vocal selections
by Hannes Rintala, and choir Of male
voices, as well as a mixed choir, aided
in furnishing pleasant evenings en-
tertainment.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Christmas Wedding

On Christmas day at $3.50 P. M,
Aleck Harold Hayberg and Rose Larson
were married at 90 Exchange street.
Rev. VIM, S. Gilbert officiating. Chas.
L. johnson was best man and Mrs. Fred
Coles, mation of honor. Mr. and Mrs.
fTayberg win live at % Exchange street
and after January 18th will be at home
TO their friends,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Attempted Burglary

On Christmas eve. an attempt wal
made to enter the saloon of Swan Viii
son. corner OF Fourteenth and CONNER
cial streets, after the closing hour. A
hole was cut In the rear door, AMI II
IL thought that the marauder was dis
turbed at bis work and frightened away
before he could secure an entrance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
SHIP ARRIVES.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec, 26 The over
due German ship R. G. Rickmers, 50 days
out from Sydney, arribed here last night.
Reinsurance on her was quoted at 10
per cent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Verdict Of Suicide

The ooroners jury, composed OF W. u,
Macbeth, J. V. Burns, Angus Cor, Wm'
Dcvlch. Erik Thompson and +, W. Gar
diner. yesterday brought In verdict Of
suicide In the case OF Matt Kekkonen
who was found hanging in the woods
a few days ago.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
IERyt TALES o. THE TOWN
installation Of Masons--

Temple Lodge, No. 7. A. T. y A. d.
win hold an installaiion Of officers o.
their hall this evening at 1880 o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
New Donkey Engine.

A large donkey engine was received
by y. A. Gcrding, yesterday. and is be-
ing moved TO Irving avenue, when 1t
will bc used on contract which
Mr. Gerding has to improve that
thoroughiare. II Is the largest engine
OF its kind ever brought to Astoria. II
was built in Seattle, and brought by rail
to Astoria and unloaded at the foot oi
Fifth street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
win Be Ready

The engine house being prepared for
hose company No, / will be In readiness
for the housing Of the apparatus by the
first Of the year the work Of prepare
,ion progressing fayorably.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Thanks Are Given

The sisters In charge Of ~. Mary's
hospital desire to extend thanks TO those
persons who 40 literally donated gifts
10 the institution on Christmas.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

When we talk to you newspaper space, we
try to talk Interestingly enough to induce you to come
to our store
We speak Of the high standard Of our stock Of
the variety offered and tell you Of our prices which
are brought as low as may be for goods Of quality.
Then--when you to us--it remains for
US to prove all that we have said and promised.
If we fail, the penalty is loss Of your patronage.
Our list Of customers steadily increases. Be
cause our newspaper announcements are backed
by the deeds Of our store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

But one deed was recorded in the
county clerks Office yesterday. ]. II,
Dccktnan received patent from the
4. 4, for the NE Ia Of sec. %. I, NJ
II. 10 W.. 100 acres,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Mrs. j. A, Gilbaugh returned from
Portland last evening after several
weeks visit In the Rose City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Wood--Wood--
The Tongue Point Lumber Company
are now booking orders for short (stoss
lengthy wood to be delivered during
January and later Get your orders d
now. phone Main 277l. l2-lS-H.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

o. II. McNairy yesterday received Al
letter from Earl Siebcrt, who Is now IN
Hammonton. Cal. wherein he states
that hc Is doing we'll lie has just land
cd a contract Tor the construction of a
dredge which will keep him busy for
a while
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

School District No. 80, Elsie, has
levied a ,ax OF mill and District No,
20 made levy OF 4 mills. Road Dis
trict No, | levied road tax Of . mills
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Don't forget the Masquerade Ball Il
be given at Logan's Hall, New Years
Eve.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Morning Astorian. 90 eents per month
delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

You Don't Need to Send to Portland
G. H. Orkwitz, 1877 Tenth street, can
cover your umbrellas just as good a.
they can any place on the northwest
coast.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27
Herman Wise
Reliable Clothier and Halter

Hon. William H. Holmes, Of Salem,
leading member Of the Oregon bar and
one Of the soundest Of the Democrats
lineup in Oregon, is in the city. tho
guest of his daughter, Mrs. Raphael
Bonham. Mr.. Holmes has many friends
in this city who will be glad to meet
him again.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-27

Another johnson appeared as drunk,
and pleading guilty, was fined $5.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-22

.feud. Alarid was indicted on three
counts, one for assault with intent 10
kill and two charging assault with a
deadly weapon the prisoner being
convicted on one Of the latter.
The conviction of Ricardo Alarid
recalls the peculiarly atrocious muir
der of his victim by Nazario Alarid, a
cousin Of the man convicted today, on
the night of April 3, 1906. 1t was
the night following the city election,
and 1t seems that the men had some
difficulties during the day. At about
midnight Martinez, who was a police
man. was standing at the bar of the
Claire hotel drinking a glass of water.
when Alarid walked in. and APP
preaching the officer. placed the muz-
zle of his gun against the back OF the
~policeman's neck and pulled the trig-
ger. The bullet went through the
base of the brain. clear through the
skull and struck the wall behind the
bar. Martinez dropped without a
sound. and was left dying on the floor
until an officer was summoned TO take
the preliminary steps for holding an
inquest. Alarid was arrested and
placed in the territorial penitentiary
for safe keeping. He was later
brought To trial and, to ave his neck,
pleaded guilty to murder in the sec
ond degree. He was sentenced to lie
Imprisonment by Judge McFia and Il
now sewing his term In the territorial
penitentiary.
The conviction of Ricardo AlariG
for the old crime came as 4 surprise
in Santa Fe. The New MrNican this
evening predicted tina, the case would
end IN a mistrial I'm the es3nt tat the
prise ner was not acquitted.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-22
DIAMOND IS
SUBJECT OF LITIGATION

simla, Sept. 21.-The Shah suja
diamond. which IS worth $4,000 and
is a gem of ill-omen, was the subJec'
of an interesting litigation between
the heirs of Amir Uddowiah' an Al
CHAN chief who recently died ana VINO
had owned the diamond for about 70
years.
The famous stone was stolen III
1872. at the time of the first BrltlS'
war against Afghanistan, from Shah
Suja. the reigning Amir. The present
Amir, hearing of the stones WheIe-
about on the death of h Chiet Va
dowah, has presented a claim, whlch
the Indian government has refused 90
consider.
Complicated legal processes are go
ing on towards settlement Of the dis'
pute among Uddowah's family. Mean
while native seers are prophesNlhE
evil things for whoever Is successful
in claiming the diamond. which p
said TO bring misfortune upon each
successive wne
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-22

Rough and reckless riding in all its
varied forms is seen with the Pawnee
Bill Show, which will be here on next
Monday. Cossacks. Indians, cowboys.
cowgirls, vacquerOs. gauchos, Arabs
and cavalrymen Of many nations show
their equestrian skill. All have their
admirers N all their styles have
champions of superiority.
In daredevil intrepedity, probably
none of the horsemen equal the Cos
sacks. who Joined the Pawnee Bill
forces straight from military service
for the ear on the Siberian border.
Prince" Luca is their chief. He has
lone duty as a member of the royal
guard of Russia, selected for the post
for bravery in war and riots. He and
his score of comrades perform eX-
PLOTS a-horse which kindle the blood
of every beholder. Limb and even life
are at stake every time they circle the
Pawnee Bill arena. Not a week passes
hat one or more is not carried to the
emergency hospital the Snowman
maintains.
Straight poised on the saddle. pros
trate on their mounts launches dang
ling by one stirrup or from the POM
mel, head up or head down or astride
the neck with inverted face, they
sweep I'm broad circles. in apparent
keen enjoyment of their feats. Amer
lean and other foreign horsemen look
on aghast.
Expert as are the Cossacks I'm their
own peculiar native equestrian ex-
pluits. they will take no chances with
the ~'bucking'' brunchos of the show.
The broncho busters" with the Paw
nee Bill Show are a class Of brave and
hardy cowboys whose specially Is sub
DUNG the equine desperadoes of the
plains. Busting horses Is their
trade. A bucking western horse can
never be permanently cured. His
grudge against man grows with each
ordeal for mastery. h most sue
cessful of the men Pawnce Bill
cages rarely last more than a few
years in the desperate daily battles
with the brutes under canvas. Some
times their lungs are torn loose by
the violent joltings Of the wild casts
Fails and bites are accepted as a mat
ter of course. A broken leg or arm Is
a slight calamity. taken philosophical
" with the feeling that ii might have
been much worse. Horses have beeh
killed in the process and often b
buster has been the victim.
The struggles between man ana
horse are always of a quality to make
the heart of the spectator stand still
in excitement. Yet the cowboys q"
about II steadily and m|ethodicallN.
with no thought that they
are doing anything extraordinary, Tor
they have never lone anything else
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-09-22
IN THE DRESS GOODS AISLE

You VIII find an uurlyaied variety Of fac most Of.
fecflfe combinations.
a Few 90 those deserving special mention are
oar suitings at a. u.25 and $3.50 per YARD
Never before have we shown such frirnsIte Tines
nf these popular prices. They include n"lfIf every
fabric or weave that iH desirable fr Haisia skirts
dresses. suits ur coats Plain tHnr fancy Welt"s
novelty mixtures two aud three tome rherhs and
ulalds
Pine yarn pnuamns nHff striped sergef and
f~affrtas. novelty eatsrfa suhIusI cloth pitiia. in
fact amy style ~ weave fhaf 5000 may desiro are
represented iu This great variety at ST. Size, nhh
$3.50 ufr rard.