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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

OMAHA, Neb. Dec. ls.--It Is now
possible 10 sce the effects Of the efforts
ma,lb by the northwestern railroads TO
prevent another fuel scarcity. All dur
Ing the summer and fall the transcon.
tincDtal railroads have been carrying
coal to the west. There II has been stored
in enormous quantities. in the hope that
thus coal famine will be averted.
Though there are rich deposits Of coal
In western states, IL was almost imposs.
iblo to get miners 10 work them until
tho closing Of metal miners sent the
men into the coal regions.
The Union Pacific and its allied lines.
last Spring, began to make preparations
M eq % psuiass qoWm oSulLoqs aql acJ
eyitable. idundrcrs Of thousands Of
tona have been stored at Omaha, Conn
cil Bluffs. Grani Island, North Platte.
on the Union Pacific, and at many
points on the Oregon Short Line, Oregon
Railroad and Navigation Company and
Southern Pacific lines. There has been
a heavy movement OF commercial coal
from Utah ausi Illinois under the low
emergency rates offered by these lines.
The use OF oil as fuel. began on small
scale. will eventually alleviate the sit.
uation considerably.
In May circulars were sent 10 all Har-
riman line freight agents, urging them
10 impress upon their several localities
the necessity Of laying up large sup
ply during the summer or "off' months.
The company offered TO store. at its own
expense. all the coal the mines could
spare in order TO permit rs large p
quantity as possible TO be devoted TO
commercial purposes during the fall and
winter. A detailed record has been kept
of the results Of these efforts so that
the responsibility for another fuel scar
city can be placed
AT the same time. the Hartman roads
have been making great efforts TO open
up new coal territories. by building
branch lines and spurs to mines. Ten
miles north OF Kemmerer, in Wyoming,
are to be opened two mines which are
expected TO produce 1900 tons Of coal
a day. Another territory to which viii
be built a branch from the Union Paci'
flo main line, is north OF Rock Springs,
All the new properties will
be developed by independent interests
not connected with the railroad.
All along the Hartman lines there
will be consistent effort to help deve.
lop coal mining. for it is realized that
the promotion Of this industry is vital
TO the prosperity OF the eutire west. As
has already been announced, the rail.
road companies will retire from the
coal business.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
OCEAN YACHT RACE.
Proposition Of Sir Thomas Upton TO be
Accepted.

NEW YORK, Dec. ls.-rSpecial meet
ing Of the board Of governors of the
Brooklyn Yacht Club will be called for
the purpose of accepting the offer OF
Sir. Thomas Upton Of a 1000 cup for
an ocean yacht race. The race will not
be to Bermuda as the members OF the
Brooklyn Club think this would be con
ilicting with the Corinthian Club which
has already on its progmm a race to
that port. An open sea course which
may be from Newport to Cape May and
thence to the Clubs house in Grayeseni
Bay will be proposed. The distance for
the race viii be approximately 500 miles.
The International Cup Committee Of
the Brooklyn Yacht Club has issued
preliminary rules for the international
race for the cup which 1t has offered.
All nations wall be invited to enter the
race. The conditions oil the challenge
for the cup are as follows:
That the race shall be open to any
yacht enrolled in foreign yacht club
Of not more than so feet waterline, If
q schooner, or of not more than 65 feet
water line II q sloop.
That the challenging yacht must
proceed to the place of competition on
her own bottom and under her own sails
NlnA nL.I ~ AL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

4 d y :. . /
10 kitten caused Iast night the death oil
four years old I'nncico Chessa. The
child was left alone with the kitten IN
The house and when her pot escaped
from her arms, the little girl chased II
about tho kitchen stove.
Little francesca followed II as far o.
she could and In doing 40 Jared the
stove In such q way that Goals were
shaken ont and vet fire 10 her dress.
The clhId's screams aroused the neigh
bors who broke open the door Of the
flat and extinguishcd the flames, but
not until the little ore had been 10
badly burned that slie dtcd few hours
later.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
New Route East.

The new Canadian Pacific Spokane
route 10 the short line between Portland
and ST. Paul. Their time the fastest.
The line Ia equipped with the finest
dining. sleeping and observation cars in
the world, being tho latest design Of the
car builder. 1t Is To the interest Of
the travelling public to investigate this
service. Through tickets from Astoria.
Local Office, 377 Commercial street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
PUBLIC SPEAKER INTERRUPTED.

Public speakers are frequently inter-
rupted by people coughing. This would
not happen II Foley's Honey and Tar
were taken. as II cures coughs and colds
and prevents pneumonia and consump.
dcn. The genuine has no opiates and 10 in
q yellow package. Sold by 7. r.
Laurin Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19

orino Laxative Fruit Syrup. the new
Laxative stimulates, but does not r.
rate. It IL the best Laxative. Guaran.
teed or your money back. Sold by 7. r
Laurin. Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
STOP FUEL FAMINE
Northwestern Railroads to Make
Preparations.
OPENING COAL DEPOSITS

Hartman Lines Putting Branch Roads
Into Wyoming Mines - New Coal
Properties Will be Developed--Indus-
try 10 vital to Prosperity Of the West.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-12-19
PET CAUSES DEATH.

Small Child Playing with Kitten Strikes
The newspaper., 1907-03-08
Frank Lambertson and daugh-

Frank Lambertson and daugh-
ter left for Murray. Iowa, last
Monday morning for visit to
Mr.. Lambertson's parents. While
there they will attend the golden
wedding OF his father and mother
Few sons are permitted to attend
the celebration of their parents
golden wedding, and Mr.. Lam
bertson is to be congratulated on
his privilege.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

R. F. Wentz, late of Wichita,
KS, but more recently from Salt
Lake, has located here and will
do cement and concrete work for
the public. He has secured a
contract from the town for a ce-
ment crossing from the Stockham
store north and expects it to
prove the superiority of cement
crossings to such an extent as to
bring contracts for Others. OBJ
serve Mr.. Wentz' lad" in another
part of this paper.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

John Bruce is commencing the
construction of two houses on
Main street, which will be rented.
The buildings will be duolicates,
26x2S feet with kitchen in ad-
dltion. They will be BUILT of con-
crete, Mr.. Bruce being very
friendly to that material.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

FOR SALE:-Twenty acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under fence;
three acres Elberta peaches: twenty
inches OF perpetual water; $1,000 on
easy terms. Now IL the time to take
advantage OF low prices as prices
will double with the next crop.
/. ID. MCFADDEN.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Miss Emma Hudson left Tues
day for Olathe where she will visit
for time and then go over to the
San Luis valley and join her moth
er and family.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Ned Roberts lett for Denver
Wednesday morning accompanied
by A. L. Roberts little daughter
who will remain with her mother
for a time.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

All kinds of conveyance papers
quickly and promptly prepared;
abstracts of title furnished on
short notice. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Mr.. Hester reports that he
cleared over one hundred dollars
for their building fund with the
Oriental lectures last week.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

I. K. Hester sold to Leroy
Tolle the new house just COM
pleted on the lots purchased of
S. o. Rickard. The old buildings
were torn down.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Misses Mary and Margaret Ali
son went to Reading last Thurs
day to visit friends for a few
days.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

specially invite people who
have cement or concrete work to
do to call on me and get figures
and suggestions. can help you
on any sort of Cement work.
K. +. WENTz.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Insure your property with me,
all old line companies. best is al
ways cheapest. See c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

At the Peoples Meat Market
you will be able to get the most
delicious maple sugar and Canada
maple sap. Give it trial and
be convinced.
Phil EIsENKRAMER. PROP.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Mr.. Russell and family, from
near Grinnell, Iowa, have been
visiting friends in Paonia for the
past week.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Mrs. F. E. Lewis started for
Earlham. Iowa, on Friday, to
visit her mother who is reported
very i'll.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

The best spray tank ever made
in the valley. Call and see them
A. 5. DAVIS.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

limo Cowgirl spent few days
last week with her sister Ethel
who is teaching on Rogers mesa.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Mrs Mamie DAVIS is having a
Colorado phone put in her resi-
dence this week.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

S. Couch was a visitor to Craw-
ford last Sunday.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08
PHIL EISENKRAMER, Prop.

Samples of the red pressed
brick which are to be used in the
new Christian Church are now on
exhibition at the Office of the In
dependent Lumber Company. 1t
will take 25,0OO OF them for the
outside brick. The balance will be
secured of Barney Orth.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Tell your friends about the lee
ture by Prof. Paddock, Saturday
night, in Bruce Hall.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

lectures by Rev. J. K. Hester,
Chairman Robert Curtis presented
the following resolutions of
thanks and commendation which
were unanimously passed:
REsoLvED-That we, the audi
ence here assembled, on the oc-
casion of the closing number of
the Oriental Lectures delivered
by Rev. K. Hester, do heartily
thank Mr.. Hester and Miss Ault
for the entertainment and in
struction we have received.
REsoLvED-That we can earn
estly recommend this course as
one that will be profitable and in
structive to any audience or COM
munity.
We believe these lectures have
been as favorably commented on
by the audiences as any thing of
the sort we have ever attended.
They will be repeated at several
other points we understand.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Ersenkramer Lard is just as
pure sweet and unsdulterated as
ever it was. Be sure and get it
while il lasts.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Seed Potatoes-Early Eureka, also
Swadley Seed Corn. just what you
want. Inquire of J. Neiman. on
Pitkin mesa.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Old papers for sale at this Office,
25 cents per hundred.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

One of the best business loca-
tions on Grande Ave. for sale if
taken soon. Apply at this Office.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Ten acres, all in cultivation, only
one mile from town. Cheap. See
c. G. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Frank Douglass was up from
Hotchkiss Monday and paid this
office a call.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Nels Friberg and Mr.. Purtee are
pruning for G. H. Merchant this
week.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

DIR. E. G. Powers spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Crawford.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

II in need of Power Sprayer see
Nielsen Bros. Fruit Co. before
buying
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

. Paonia Steam Laundry now
open. Leave orders at any barber
shop.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Come in and we will show you
our HAND MADE harness at
$500. CRADLE & GRASsE.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Carl Davis came up from Cory
Sunday.
VIM. Cummings returned from
Arizona last Sunday.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08
LOCAL ITEMS.

C., E. Lewis returned from Den
yer last Wednesday.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

Miss Emma Bruce accom-
panied by Mrs. Jeanette Grant,
came over from Cedaredge last
Sunday.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08
SOME BARGAINS.

lxxxxRx*&x&&&&
Get your Abstract of Title from
c. c. HAWKINS.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

See our S3S 90 HAND MADE
harness. CRADLE & GRAssE.
The newspaper., 1907-03-08

The Association carries full
line of insecticides of the best
quality obtainable. Insure good
results by purchasing of them
your arsenate of lead, White
Arsenic, Copper Sulphate, Lime
and Sulphur Solution, Tobacco
dust, Stems, and Scrap, Soluble
Oils, Paris Green, etc.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
THEY VOTE TO STRIKE
Fifty Thousand Train Men West %
Chicago Have Rejected the Offer
Made by Employers

Chicago - Trainmcn and Conduc-
tors on al railroad lines vest OF Chi
cago have rejected the reoen offer
OF the general managers of the sys
TENS for an increase IN wages &C
cordinE 20 Information reaching the
Becord-Herald The official canvass
of the referendum vote which has
been in progress Cor a fortnight, viii
begin Wednesday. i is stated further
that the traiumen have voted 70
strike if their demands ara not grant
ed. Unless the railroad managers Of
Ter futher concessions a strike Of So
600 men Is likely 10 result
Whom the conferences between rep
rcsentatives of the employees and the
companies adjourned February % h.
was with the understanding that an
other conference would he held after
the men had voted upon the managers
offer. This second meeting ~ expect.
cd 90 be held next week
The managers have alrgady Offered
e. submit the entire controversy 20 az.
bitration. but e Is stated that this
proposition has also been rejected by
the voting members OF the unions
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
coolsr wsather Soon.

Washington. - The weather. bureau
Sunday night announced that the hot
wave has been broken in the east and
throughout the Ohio valley. through
the summer like weather will continue
In the south and southwest for seye
raj days. According 10 official ad'
vices received at the weather bureau
It was showing Sunday In Albany. ".
Y. and IN many parts OF New Eng.
land. The highest point reached by
the thermometer here Sunday was IS
degrees at 8 o'clock in the afternoon
and at 9 O'Clock Sunday night the
mercury had dropped to 50 degrees.
Prof FraRkenfield predicts there now
viii be some sever weeks Of cold
weather.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
A STORY OF CORRUPTION
Grand Jury at San Francisco Finds
IS Indictments.
ed at Broker-Worse Than ST.
Louis Or Minneapolis.

San Francisco. Calf - The long
looked for Indictment en- the mu-
uicipal graft cases were returned
Wednesday night shortly after 6 o.
clock the grand Jury filed with tho
presiding Judge Coffey OF the SUI
perior court G5 Indictments charging
bribery which were found on evil
denCc presented TO the grand jury az.
ter six months probing into the mu-
nicipal affairs Of this city by Assist.
ant District Attorney Francis J. Hency
and Secret Service Agent VIM. J..
Burns and which reveal an amazing
story Of alleged graft and corruption
that surpaascs the Doodle cases OF St
Louis. ranks with the Minneapolis OK.
pose and IS only eclipscd In the
amount o. money passed but not in
It's qualifications and organization by
tho famous Tweed ring Of New York
or the indictments returned 90 are
against Abraham Rucl. for years tho
political boss Of san Francisco.
charging him with hrib.ng the board
Of supervisors 20 grant franchises 90
the United Railroads. the Homo Tcle
phone company. the san Francisco
Gas & Electric company and the en-
called "przodghtiug trust Ten
are against r. ". HalsCy. former gen
eral agent Of the Pacific States Tele
phone g. Telegraph company. Who Is
charged with having bribcd the super.
yisors not 10 grant "a franchise TO tho
rival company. one indictment
against Ruof and four moro against
Halsey. which II ls understood. were
also returned Wednesday. were not
filed IN open court Several more ia.
~dictmcnts. the exact number md
against what person Honey aud Burns
refuse 10 diyulso uHtl the accused
parties have been arrested. were re-
turned by the grand jury but not filed
The money in all these casea Is at
legged 10 have been handled by Ruef.
Who according to Honey and Burns
va the agent aud broker between the
public service corporations and the
board of supervisors and a sort uf gen.
erai distributing agent Tor all who do.
sired the privilege from the suporyis
ors.
Judge Coffoy fixed the bail az $4,000
on each indictment or a total Of yGto,
900 for Ruot and 100000 for HalSoy
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
The work Goes on.

San Francisco. - The coming week
promises 20 be as productive as the
past n In sensations relating TO the
investigation Of municipal corruption
that is being prosecuted by the grand
jury. Il IS expected that the decision
will be rendered Monday by the Unit.
ed States supreme court on the pc
tition Of Abraham Ruof for a writ OF
error. Il Ruers petition Is refused the
prosecution will proceed tn superior
Judge Duuue's court Tuesday with
the Impeachment OF a jury 10 try Ruei
on the charge % extortion In what Is
known as the French restaurant cases.
II It Is granted the trial OF Ruet Will
be postponed a while
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
Not ooIng TO Philippines.

San Antonio, Texas Preparations
relative 20 the movement Of uhe Tween.
U-dfth infantry 90 the Philippines
have been suspended. Chief Quarter.
master Stevens a been notified 20
cancel ala contracts for the movement,
which was 90 have begun at the end
OF this month The departure is de-
layed. it is said through the Influence
Of Senator Foraker. who cOnteuded 10
would not De for the good Of the ser.
vice 70 send the regiment short of Of
ncers. Many of the officers win re-
main here iu connection with the
Brownsville inquiry.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28
ALARM IN cHINA.
Governments Inability 10 Relieve SUI
ferlno From Famine May Overthrow
pynasty-Livea Endangered.

Washington. From Shanghai ad.
vices received at the state department,
Il appears that tho ruling dynasty IN
China IS seriously alarmed over the
effect of the spread Of famine through
the country ana the opportunity It
offers to seditlonary societies 20 en-.
list converts to the cause directed
against the government. The govern.
ments inability to relieve suffering
It is said, has been magninod and the
hardships OF the people attributed to
lack Of sympathy by the government
for the poor classes.
That any movement threatening the
overthrow OF the present dynasty in
China gives alarm to the United
states and every European nation
which has interests and people In
China is not denied. The life Of ev.
cry white person in China is believed
by officials Of the state department to
depend upon the continuance of the
Chinese government as it stands.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28

II don't believe they DO any shoot
ing. Mr Glenarm It's a pretty strict
school / judge, sir from an accounts
And the teachers--they are all
women
They're the Sisters Of 81. Agatha.
/ believe they call them. I sometimes
see them walking abroad. They're
very quiet ncighbors, and they so away
In the summer usually. except Sister
Theresa. The schools her regular
home, sir. And there's tho little
chapel just beyond the wall; the young
minister lives there; and the garden
er's the only other man on the
grounds"
SHOW me my CELL" l said. rising.
"and I'll go 20 bed"
lie brought from somewhere a great
brass candelabrum hat held a dozen
lights, and explained:
This was Mr.. Glenarm's habit. He
always used this one TO go to bed with.
I'm sure he'd wish you to have it. sir.
He led the way, holding the cluster
Of lights high for my guidance up the
0roau stairway.
The hall above shared the generous
lines OF the whole house, but the walls
we're white and hard to the eve. Rough
planks had been laid down for a door,
and beyond the light Of the candles lay
a dark region that gave u ghostly
echoes as the loose boards ratified IN
der u feet.
Il hope you1l not be too much DIS
appointed, sir, said Bates. pauslng a
moment before opening a door, ITS
al quite unfinished. but comfortable, I
should say. quite comfortable"
"Open the doorl"
He was not my host and I did not
relish his apology. / walked past him
into a small sitting-room that was, In
a way, a miniature Of the great library
below. open shelves filled with books
lined the apartment to the ceiling on
every hand. save where r small hre-
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28

hndlhg an unimpedod right Of way
through 50 dense a strip OF wood. I
found Il dimcult 10 get rid Of the idea
that some ono had taken a pot shot
at me.
The woman's mocklng voice from
the lake added to my %perpleuty. It
was not. ] reflected. such a voice as
n might expect to hear from a coun.
try girl; nor could / imagine any
errand that would Justify a woman's
presence abroad on an October night
whose cool air inspired first conf.
dences with fire and lamp. There was
something haunting In that last cry
across the water; II kept repeating t..
self over and over in my ears. 1t "a
a voice OF quality, OF breeding and
charm.
Good night, merry gentlemen"
In Indiana. / reflected. rustics. young
or old. men or women. were probably
not greatly given to s|alutations Of just
this temper.
Bates now appeared.
beg pardon. sir; but your rooms
ready whenever yon wish to retire"
l looked about in search of a clock.
There are no timepieces in the
house, Mr.. Glenarm. Your grandfather
was quite opposed to them. He had
a theory. sir, that they we're conducive.
as he said, to idleness. He considered
that a man should work by his con
science. sir. and not by the clock,-the
one being more exacting than the
other"
l smiled as ] drew out my watch
as much at Bates solemn tone and
grim. lean visage as at his quotation
from my grandsire. But the fellow
puzzled and annoyed me. His unob-
trusive black clothes, his smoothly
brushed hair, his shaven face. awak-
ened an antagonism in me.
Bates, II you didn't FIRE that shot
through the window, who did-wiI you
answer me that2"
Eyes. sir; Il / didn't do il, it's quite
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28

Washington. Extraordinary eN
pensos TO the United States up-todate
caused by the sendiug OF an army or
pacincation 90 Cuba aggregate about
81, SOC. 600. according 10 figures which
have been prepared by the war de-
partment The navy has made no ex.
t|ra0rdlnary charges FOR the part u has
taken 90 the maintenance Of peace Ia
the island but the marine corps has
charged extra expenses Tor the organ
ization OF "a brigade 90 marines 20 as.
sist in preventing trouble.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-03-28

place and a cabinet broke the line Of
shelving. In the center Of the con
IA a long table with writing mate.
rials In nice order. I opened a hand.
some case n found that II contained
a set Of draftsman's instruments.
/ groaned aloud.
Mr.. GlenaTm preferred this room
for working. The Instruments were
his very own. siri"
THE devil they wore," I exclaimed.
~irascibly. / snatched a book from tho
nearest shelf and threw f. open on the
table. u was The Tower It's Early
Use for Purposes OF Defense london
1916"
] closed n with a slam.
The sleeping-room IS beyond, sir. I
hope
Don't you hope any more'' !
growied and it doesn't make any dif-
ference whether I'm disappointed or
not
Certainly not. sir" he replied In a
tone that made me ashamed OF my
anger
The adjoining bedroom was small
aud meagerly furnished. The walls
were unlimited and were relieved only
by prints OF the English cathedrals.
French chateaux, aud like suggestions
Of the best things known 10 architec-
ture. The bed was Of tho commoneEt
iron type. and the other articles OF
furniture were chosen with a strict re.
gard for utility Ny trunks and BAGS
had been carried in. and Bates asked
from the door for nay commands.
"Mr Glenarm always breakiasted AZ
s~eventhirty. SIR. as ear is he could
lift d without a timepicco; and he was
quite punctuai
"My grandfather's breakfast hour
will suit me exactly, Bates
III there's nothing further. sir"
That's all land Bates
Yes. Mr. Gienarm'
"Of course you understand that
didn't really mean 20 imply that you
had fred that shot az me?'
CTo DE CoNTfHUED)