davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22
NATIONAL CORN EXPOSITION.
Greatest Ever Held is Planned Fo
Chicago Next Summer.

Greatest Ever reid is Flanneo TOT
Chicago Next Summer. &.
CHICAGO, Feb. 21.-The greatest
corn exposition ever neld in America
will be opened in Chicago next Au-
tumn, under the auspices of the Ma
tional Corn Exposition Association, or
ganized recently in this city.
Plans for the exposition were formu-
lated last night at dinner Of the ex-
ecutive committee of the Association,
1t was decided to expend $4,000 in
carrying out the enterprise, which 1t Ia
estimated, will bring between 100000
and 100000 visitors to Chicago from ali
parts OF the country.
The snow will last from October
to october 10.
There will be a corn palace, corr
fields, showing how the grain should
be raised for the most profit; corn pro-
ducts, showing what farmers have
done in the various states and foods
Signalling the utilit yof grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

"nont you know mo, Captain
chanceyg"
Captain Chancoy studied long and
earnestly but could not rocogniso his
forty seven years ago" The page had
grown into the prosperous business
man and II was little wonder that
Chancey did not recall tho features Of
one ot the boys" OF half century be-
fore, The man proved 90 be w, II,
Kingman, who was appointed page
In the House from Michigan and now
lives IN Boston, Visiting Washington.
he at once looked up hls old chief,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22
NOTED SCIENTIST DIES.

PARIS Feb. 21.-Professor Henri
Molsenne, who recently received the
Nobel prize for his experiments in the
isolation of Flourine, his researches
into its nature and the application OF
the electric furnace to the scientific
uses, is dead.
Professor Moisenne, who died yes
terday, following an operation for ap-
pendicitis, Is the second Nobel man
to die within a week, the other Giossue
Carducci, who died at Bologna Feb
ruary II.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

Captain John F. Clancy, who has
been an employee of the House Of
Representatives for more than half a
century, and is still hale and hearty
and apparently able to go through an
other half century Of public service,
was standing In the House lobby few
mornings ago, when he was approached
by stranger, a portly gentleman with
white hair and mustache AS the
stranger extended his hand he said:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The steamer Homer followed the El-
der down the river closely yesterday
morning and went to sea ana san
Francisco, lumber laden, just ahead OF
the coast liner.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The steamer Geo. w. Elder came
down from Portland early yesterday
morning, with good manifest OF
freight and number of passengers
ana went to sea on the early iioood.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The barkentine Makewell. from san
Francisco, brought SIS tons Of coal
from san Francisco, for S. Elmore &
Company and will dock their bunkers
for delivery at once.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22
Skin Disease of Twenty Years Stand
ing Cured.

want you to know how much
Chamberlains Salve has done for me
1t has cured my face OF a skin dis
ease Of almost twenty years standing
I have been treated by several al
smart physicians as we have in thiI
country and they did me no good, but
two boxes of this salve has cured me
Mrs. Fannie Griffen, Troy, Ala
Chamberlain's Salve is for sale by
Frank Hart and leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22
BAR, BAY and RIVER
Coast Liner Elder Leaves tor
the South.
NUMATIA IS NOT REPORTED

Towing Steamer Diamond o. Awaiting
OIL Tanker--Homer Goes to Sea-
Rufus X. Wood and Irene Leave Out
--Manchu Maru Up for Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The Steamer Diamond o, of the Or
ron Bound Lumber Company, is dock
ed at the Calender pier, awaiting the
arrival of Oil barge No. 81, coming up
the coast on the lines Of the steamer
Atlas. She will probably arrive today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The American ship Sintram, twen-
ty-two days out from San Francisco,
crossed in over the bar yesterday. and
is at anchor in the city channel await
ing towage to ST. Helens.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The big, fine liner Numantia now
due from China and Japan. for this
port and Portland, is still unreported'
but will likely show up today. She Is
heavily loaded with general cargo, De-
side carrying 1000 tons OF coal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The ship Rufus X. Wood went out TO
sea yesterday on the hawsers OF the
San Francisco sea tug Sea Rover, In
command Of Captain G. B. Thompson.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22
TO HONOR THE DAY.
Young Mems institute Al St. Mary's
Hall 10 Night.

George washlngton's birthday viii be
commemorated this evenings enter
tainment to be held at st. Mary's
Church Hall. at 18th and Grand Ave.
under the auspices OF the Young Mems
Institute, and an intellectual treat Ia
promised In the address OF the prln-
cipal speaker OF the evening. Mr.. John
o'Hart., the hrAllignt editor OF tae
Catholic Sentinel. OF Portland. who Ia
TO take his auditors back to tho days
OF the patriot trials, In his address
The Spirit Of Valley Forge
Young America, viii be represented
by the children. under the capable d.
rectorship OF the Sisters OF the Acado-
my OF the Holy Names will be heard
and seen In an interesting programme
and n number OF popular musical mum
bers will be given by prominent local
talent.
PROGRAM.
Childrens Flag drill. by small boys,
assisted by little girls--with incl
dental patriotic airs.
columbia the Gem OF the Ocean" and
Star Spangled Banner" under direc-
tion Sisters OF the Academy of Holy
Names.
Star Spangled Banner, Key. Mixed
Chorus
Bass Solo Solo. MY Own United
States" Edwards, Mr.. Struntz.
Patriotic Address, "The Spirit of VAL
ley Forge" Mr.. John o'Hara.
Glee: There Little Girl Don't Cry"
whltcomb Riley, Ladies' Glee Club.
Forever" Sousa.
Mixed chorus: Stars and Stripes
Baritone solo; THE Good Old U. S.
A.. Mr., James Vernon, assisted by
Mixed Chorus. Mrs Minnie Brooks.
Pianist.
Singing by the audience: Anthem, "a
merica.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The schooner Irene crossed out yes
terday en- her way to San Francisco
with her big load Of lumber.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The American ship Elwell entered
this port yesterday from San Pedro,
twenty-three days out. She will go to
Stella for a cargo
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The Japanese steamship Manchu
Maru went on up the river yesterday
morning and win load grain out for
the Orient without any loss Of time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

The four mastei schooner Maole
Gale came in from San Francisco yes
terday afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-02-22

BAR, BAY and RIVER
Coast Liner Elder Leaves tor
the South.
NUMATIA IS NOT REPORTED
Towing Steamer Diamond o. Awaiting
OIL Tanker--Homer Goes TO Sea-
Rufus X, Wood and Irene Leave Out
--Manehu Maru Up for Portland.
The steamer Geo. w. Elder came
down from Portland early yesterday
morning, with a good manifest OF
freight and a number OF passengers,
ana went to sea on the early floood.
The steamer Homer followed the FL
der down the river closely yesterday
p,orninr and went TO sea and San
Francisco, lumber laden, just ahead OF
the coast liner
The barkentine Makewell, from San
Francisco brought SIS tons Of coal
from San Francisco, for S. Elmore &
Company. and will dock their bunkers
for delivery at once.
The Steamer Diamond o, of the Or
gon Bound Lumber Company, is dock
ed at the Calender pier, awaiting the
arrival of Oil barge No, 81, coming up
the coast on the lines Of the steamer
Atlas. She will probably arrive today.
The big, fine liner Numantia now
due from China and Japan. for tnis
port and Portland, Is still unreported,
hut will likely show up today. She IS
heavily loaded with general cargo, be-
side carrying 1000 tons OF coal.
The American ship Sintram, twen-
ty-two lays out from San Francisco,
crossed in over the bar yesterday. anu
is at anchor in the city channel await
ing towage to ST. Helens.
The ship Rufus X. Wood went out to
sea Yesterday on the hawsers Of the
San Francisco sea tug Sea Rover, In
command Of Captain G. B. Thompson.
The schooner Irene crossed out yes
terday On her way to San Francisco
with her big load Of lumber.
The American ship Elwell entered
this port yesterday from San Pedro,
twenty-three days out. She will go to
Stella for cargo
The four mastei schooner 'Mable
Gale came in from San Francisco yes
terday afternoon.
The japanese steamship Manchu
Maru went on up the river yesterday
morning and win load grain out for
the Orient without any loss Of time.
NATIONAL CORN EXPOSITION.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
THE CITY IN BRIEF
Butterick's patterns. Morris & Co.'S.

Butterick's patterns. Morris & Co.'S.
Mrs. Tilly r. Stout has returned
from Covington, KY.
Mrs. AdeEa Walters of Chicago is
the guest of Mrs Tilly Stout.
Mrs. Corwin Larsh of Dublin, is
spending a few days in Richmond.
A. H. Vogt. of Dayton is spending a
few days in the city, visiting relatives
and friends.
All school books except the State
books-and ali school supplies at
Nicholsons, 729 Main st. 14-2t
Miss Gertrude McWhinney of Rich
mond is spending a few days at Rose
Hill, near Cambridge City.
A. A McRoberts. who has been Wis
iting his mother and sisters in Dallas,
Texas, will return home tnis evening.
Mrs. Lew Martin and daughter Luz
la and Miss Margaret Rummell of Cam
bridge City, visited in Richmond, Fri
day.
w. H. Webster of Webster, n. Y,
will arrive Sunday to visit his daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. L. White, North Nineteenth
street.
Mrs. Anna Vogt of Piqua, Ohio, who
has been visiting relatives and friends
in this city for several weeks, has re-
turned home.
Hokendauqua tribe of Red Men held
meeting Friday evening. Nothing
more important than routine business
was transacted.
Mrs. l.. II. Bunyan returned today
from Indianapolis where she had been
attending meeting of the state board
of the Methodist hospital.
Mrs. NJ. Hobson. and boys. Castle,
Roy and Winton. will arrive home this
svening. Mrs Hobson has been visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Ellison,
uear Bedford, Ind.
Mrs VIM. Williams and daughter,
Mrs Mote, of Richmond, were calling
on Milton friends Friday. Mrs. Will
liams lived there prior to the removal
of the Hoosier Drill company to Rich
mond.
Myron Hopkins, of Union City,
Mich. is in the city the guest of his
son, William Hopkins. whom he has
not seen for twenty-five years. He is
taking charge of the building of
house for his son.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
Roadside We.

He who matched wits with the au-
thor of The Ancient Mariner had in
deed lively task before him, for Cole
ridge was never caught mapping. The
poet was so awkward horseman that
his riding often attracted comment of
anything but a complimentary nature.
One day he was riding along the turn
pike road in the county of Durham
when a wag who met him fastened
upon him as an excellent subject for
sport Consequently he drew rein ana
said in an fmpertinent drawl:
My graceful friend. did you happen
to meet tailor on the road.
I'm inclined TO think l did, SAID
Colaridge meditatiyely. Il was not
sure at the moment, but he said some
thing about my meeting goose far
Their along the road
The wag put spurs to his horse, and
the poet logged calmly on his way.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
War Department Complies
Data on Discipline as
Means of Defense.
CRITICISM Is ASSURED.
BECAUSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH Me-
GRO REGIMENT OF INFANTRY
TO CERTAIN POINTS.

Washington, Sept. 1f.-Anticipating
the probability of criticism and pro-
test because of the assignment of the
Twenty-fourth (negro1 regiment of in
fantry at Madison barracks and FIT.
Ontario in New York State on their
return from the Philippines, the War
Department has compiled data show
ing the service of the organization.
Except two months spent in Florida
and four months following in Cuba in
1898, the regiment has never been
stationed east of the Mississippi river.
The officials of the department say
the four negro regiments, two govern
ment cavalry and two infantry, with
but unimportant exceptions, have had
no service east of the Mississippi riv-
er or north of Mason and Dixon's
line.
General Oliver, the acting secretary
of war, today said the question OF
color did not enter into the assign
ment of the regiments and the Tween
ty-fourth had simply taken its regular
turn in relieving the Twenty-third.
The army was the creation of con-
gress and if people feel they are being
Disseminated against in having neg
70 regiments in their locality, the
remedy, he said lies with congress.
Speaking of the negro soldiers tie
acting secretary declared that there
are less assertions, with better disci-
pline and more re-enlistments among
the men of the black regiments than
in the average white regiments. II
ordinary treatment is given to the me-
groes such as is accorded the white
soldiers, he fest sure there would not
be any trouble.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
Real Use of the Bees Sting.

''The bees sting is a trowel, not a
rapier.' said a nature student. 1T Is
an exquisitely delicate little trowel
with which the bee finishes of the
honey cell, injects little preservative
inside and seals 1t up. With its trowel-
like sting the bee puts the final touches
on the dainty and wonderful work.
With the sting it pats and shapes the
honey cell, as mason pats and shapes
a row of brick. Before sealing up the
cell it drops a wee bit of poison into
the honey. This is formic acid. With
out it honey would spoil. Most Of us
think the bees sting, with its poison,
is weapon only. 1t is a weapon sec
ondarily, but primarily 1t Is a magic
trowel, trowel from whose end. as
the honey cells are built up, wonder
full preserving fluid drips.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
EX-AMBASSADOR DE-
NOUNCES WAR SCARE
Declares That Such DriveI Is
Not Even Respectable
Nonsense.
JUST FROM THE ORIENT.
He WAS IN TOXIC WHEN THE SAN
FRANCISCO INCIDENT RAISED
THE FIRST CLOUD-JAPAN is
TOO BUSY.

Washington, Sept. 14-"Not even
respectable nonsense" was the way
former Ambassador Luke Wright, who
has just returned from Toxic to re-
sumo private life, characterized the
war talk between the United States
and Japan The Ambassador had a
long talk with Acting Secretary of
state Adee and called to close his Of
ficial position prior to going to his
home at Memphis. Tenn
Governor Wright was in Japan as
the representative Of the United States
when the assault upon Japanese res
taurant keepers was made in San
Francisco. He had not left Toxic
when the announcement was made by
the secretary of the navy that the At
1antic fleet was being transferred to
the Pacific coast He said the voy-
age of the Atlantic fleet did not stir Of
ficial circles in Japanese to dverse COM
ment, as 1t was understood that the in
terests of the United States in Pacific
waters made 1t natural for this govern
ment to desire to transfer part of its
naval force there The San Francisco
incident was not so peaceably viewed
Mr. Wright said. as the action of the
school board in San Francisco was of
an official character and provoked
much discussion. He thought the
prompt action taken by the admins
tration in attempting to smooth over
the situation appeased the Japanese
wonderfully.
But Japan does not want war with
the United States. nor with any ma
tion.'' declared Mr.. Wright. THE
country is ridden with debts and heavy
taxation. The rate of taxation has
been increased since the war with
Russia Further than this. she has
Korea on her hands, and that is no
easy problem. China, too. demands
her attention. Further still, Japan
looks upon the United States as her
best friend She always has so re-
garded this country
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14

It's Development From the Markers
Used by Tire Aneients.

Used by thc Anoients.
Ii is difficult 20 Gcfernine the exact
period in which black lead" was first
utilized as an instrument for writing
or drawing. as it has been confused
with other mineral bodies to which ii
bears no relation. The ancients used
lead. but TIE metal was formed into
fat plates and the edges of these plates
used to make the mark. If an orna-
mental design was desired, the tran
scriber drew parallel lines and traced
therein illuminated designs, usually
with a hard point. but also with soft
lead. That lead was known to the an
clients Is also proved by the fact that
1t is mentioned in the book OF Job.
During the year 1915 there was n de-
scription OF the black lead pencil writ
ten by Conrad Gesrer. He says that
pieces OF plumbago were fastened In
wooden handle and mixture OF fossil
substance, sometimes covered with
wood, was used for writing and draw
ing about half a century later very
good account of this mineral was Civ
~, and it was then used in Italy for
ufacturirg crucibles.
We are informed in Beckman's His
tory of Inventions" that the pencils
first used in Italy for drawing were
composed Of mixture Of lead and tin,
nothing more than pewter. This pen
ell was called a stile. Michael Angelo
mentions this stile, and, In fact, IT
seems that such pencils were long used
in common over the whole continent
Of Europe. At this period the name
plumbago or graphite was not in use
but instead the name molybdena or
molybdolds, which Is now applied to
an entirely different mineral.
Graphite or black lead is formed in
the primary rocks. In the United
States it occurs in feldspar and quartz.
In Great Britain In greensboro rock
and gneiss and in Norway in quartz.
The mine at Borrowdale, England, has
supplied some of the finest black lead
in the world. but the quantity varies
owing to the irregularity with which
the mineral occurs.
The Jews were for awhile the only
manufacturers of pencils. 1t required
great skill to perfect the manufacture,
according to the degree OF hardness or
softness required. or recent years the
manufacture of pencils has increased
to such an extent that the price of
these articles has decreased proper
tionately. Graphite and pure clay are
combined and used in the manufacture
of artificial black lead pencils, and, on
the other hand, the greatest perfection
is attained In the making of the higher
class pencils. Graphite is exposed to
heat to acquire firmness and brilliancy
OF color. Sulphur is also used to secure
a more perfect color.-Scientifc Amer
lean.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
A FAMOUS ROAD.
lndia's Tree Bordered Highway 1900
Miles In Lenoth.


Miles In Length.
The road l have in my mind is In
India and stretches 1000 miles from
Lahore to Calcutta. 1t is the famous
Grand Trunk road. Let me explain its
nature, though one cannot do so by
comparison. for there is no road of five
miles in England that is anything like
it. 1t is level. Indeed. there is not
above a mile the whole distance where
even a lady need dismount to walk
The material with which it is made is
called bunker and if you care to turn
that word into concrete you have an
idea of what ii is like. 1t is exceeding
" hard and as smooth as a prepared
pavement. There is no dust. When
first got on this road and enjoyed the
luxury of easy travelling / said, This
is magnificent. but in a little time !
suppose it will become gritty and I'M
even" / went 80, 100 miles. 200 miles.
500, GOO. 700 miles. and it was always
the same, with not even small stone
to give jog. Nearly the whole of the
way is lined with a double row of ma
jestic trees.
With two friends | rode across India
during the hottest time of the year. In
April and May. and was never serious
ly Inconvenience by the heat. for at
pace of fifteen miles an hour one could
create a draft.-Chambers' Journal
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14
-.
AN EXTINCT ANIMAL.
The Saber Toothed Tiger Was a For
midable Creature.

The Saber Toothed Tiger Was a For
midabe Creature.
The most remarkable of all the ex-
tinct feline animals are those known
to naturalists as the saber toothed
cats or tigers, group comprising the
greater part of all the fossil forms.
They date back to the earliest times of
which we know anything about the
family in North America and reach
down to the time of man himself. A
large and powerful species described
from ne Indian Territory by Cope
lived contemporaneously with the
hairy mammoth, as evidenced by the
commingling of their skeletons. There
can be little or no question but that
the hairy mammoth was contempora-
neous with man in North America
as we'll as in Europe. Its geological
range is from the close of the eocene
to the latter part of the pleistocene.
The chief popularity of the animal
is the extraordinary elongated canine
teeth The tail is of unusual length
and the legs are short. The animal
measures about seven feet in length
aside from the tail The lower jaws
have downward projection in front,
due to a fangelike widening of the
jawbones, which doubtless served as a
protection to the teeth, preventing their
injury or loss. In some of the larger
forms from South America this fiange
was not present, while the canine
teeth were even more elongated than
is the case with this species, attaining
a length of over six inches and pro-
truding far below the jaws when
closed
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1907-09-14

SN.T -ss-ff .sai~tn0.
The celebrated DR.. Tronchin, friend
OF voltaire. Rousseau and Diderot. was
the inventor Of walking. In France
until his epoch QT00-SD the leisurcd
class never walked either for health
or recreation. Walking was only prac-
ticed by the Tiers Etat Folks footed
ii from one place to another simply
because they possessed neither coach
nor sedan chair. DR.. Tronchin, m
initiator in many other respects, in
duced "les elegants ct les eIegantes,"
writes historian. to take what Ii now
called constitutional. To stroll
abroad was named "tronchiner" after
the inventor. and for their airings both
sexes had special costumes and shoes.
the latter being more especially neccs-
sary. The verb "tronchiner." by tho
way. has not had the fate Of our ito
boycott" having passed into disuse
long ago.-Westminster Gazette.