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c.nt.n.rv of.Iottsrv Town.

In 1907 Daniel Miller laid out 200
building lots on a large tract Of land
which he owned along the Susquehan-
ma river near the mouth Of Wiconisco
creek. He numbered tickets to CORE
spond with the numbers Of the lots
and, placing them In a hat charged
$3S a draw. The drawer became the
owner Of the lot indicated by his tick
ct. The town was called Millersburg
In honor of the founder. It is located
In DauphIn county and will celebrate
its one hundredth anniversary on Sept
1, 4 and next-Philadelphia Record.
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Laada 70 Confuaion.

The late A. J. Cassatt at a dinner at
the Philadelphia Country club was
once asked his opinion Of the fashion
Of women riding horseback astride.
81 don't altogether favor this fash
ion," said Mr.. Cassatt, smiling. Il
think 1t leads to confusion
81 was driving one afternoon on the
Lancaster pike when a rider was
thrown violently from a spirited bay
horse. Luckily the accident happened
In front Of a pharmacy.
'SThe pharmacist ran forth with his
clerk. He propped up the head Of the
unconscious rider, and, seeing a gold
cigarette case lying In the road, he
took it up and read the address, p. s..
Browne, 1917 Walnut street
"Jack,' the pharmacist shouted to
his errand boy, telephone to Mrs.
Browne, 1917 Walnut street, that her
husband has
"But Just then a tiny gold hand mir
rcr with a powder pun attachment fell
from the riders trousers pocket, and
the pharmacist called:
az mean. Jack, to telephone to Mr..
Browne that Mrs. Browne has fallen
But at this point the clerk, who had
been burning a feather under the rid
er's nose, tickled her lips with II, and
she smiled and murmured, Jim
Telephone Mr.. and Mrs. Browne
that Miss Browne has fallen on her
horse'"
The broad ax., 1907-06-15
An Admiral as Three and q Hall.

The present Marquis Of Donegal,
who Is now three and a half years old.
q by heredity high admiral Of Lough
Neagh, a naval command dating back
to the time Of Queen Elizabeth. The
little admiral derives no pay or emolu-
ments from his ONCE, but he has sever
al notable perquisites, among others
the right to wear the uniform Of an
admiral Of the feet and to receive an
admiraPs salute. In addition the young
marquis Is hereditary governor Of Car
rickfergus castle and Is at all times en-
titled to free quarters in that ancient
fortresS.-Reader Magazine.
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Fr.neh ARMY and NavY Pay.

The curious fact has come to light
that while French army officers have
had their pay raised to meet growing
prices, the pay Of naval omcers re-
mains Just where It was thirty years
aeo. The naval officer draws now con-
siderably less at home than his brother
Of corresponding grade In the army.
and the inequality becomes more giar-
ing outside France, since the army Of
ncer serving abroad has his pay dou-
bled. while that Of the naval oficer re-
mains stationary.
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Int Lesson.

81 wonder If the BimbIes are getting
poorT'
Il should say not! What makes you
think sof'
"Why, I saw Bimble turning the
wringer yesterday morning. They al
ways used to have a washerwoman."
"Oh, 1 understand that"
Then please explain"
"Well, Bimble told me he expected
to buy an auto, and he's taking lessons
In cranking. Plain Dealer.
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Looaa Eaatina.

DR.. Edward Everett Hale at the d.
yorce reform congress In Washington
said of certain divorce laws:
'@The apologies put forward for these
laws remind me Of the apology that a
gourmet bishop once made during
Lent.
'The bishop happened to sit at din
ner beside an irreverent young woman.
He ate his oysters, and then, with
flashing eyes, a heightened color and
every indication OF enjoyment he fell
to upon a plate Of rich turtle soup.
'sThe young woman, watching tne
bishop swallow this costly food, could
not restrain q sneer.
GT thought she said, that you fast
Cd during Lent, bishopr
The bishop put down his spoon and
allowed his face to become passive.
".Ah, I do fast In Lent he said l
subsist chiefly on fish, he swallowed
a lump Of meat worth about half q dob
lar. Turtle he added, Is q kind OF
nsh.'"
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How. IL Haooana

81 have a great admiration for these
public men who are constantly fgur-
ing In anecdotes. They appear to be
bright enough to say something clever
whenever they are interviewed"
mot at all. They are merely bright
enough always to get themselves in
terviewed by clever reporters."-Cleye-
land Leader.
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Mhsrs the Difficulty Law.

A Brooklyn man has a little girl
named Ethel, who not long since gave
q birthday party. at which there was
some slight delay in providing seats
for her small friends.
Said Ethel. You see. IT isn't that we
have not chairs enough, but that I
have asked too much company."-Wo-
mans Home Companion.
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Proper Eootaear.

For a clergyman, cloth.
For a tourist. rubber.
For an explorer, arctics.
For a Caucasian baby, white kid.
For a negro baby, black kid.
For a mllkman, pumps.
For a book agent, canvas.
For q waiter, tipped.
For collector Of the port, custom
made.
For country lovers. overgate-ers.
For a cheeky person, bronze.-Bohe-
mian.
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Didn't Blame Him.

Farmer Hayrix-I hear yore son Ze-
dekiah air maxim a name fer hisself in
the city.
Farmer Oatcake-Yaas, and ! amt
blamin' him fer 1t neither. 1 amt
powerfully stuck on his ole name my
self, by grsss!-Detroit Free Press.
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NY son, did you take anything at
ths freshman dinner?" asked the stern
parent Of his youthful offspring
'Yes, father, I cannot tell a lie. !
took two spoons and a napkin" he ear
nestIy replIed--Harvard LampoOn.
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Spending His Wealth.

81 can't last much longer, my DEAR"
said old Mr.. Kloseman, who was near
ing his end; "but. ah! It's good to
think that even after death I'll be near
you and watch over you"
"Well-er-really," replied the soon
to be young widow, ''if that's true,
Silas, I'm afraid my extravaganza win
pain you terribly."-Philadelph Press.
The broad ax., 1907-06-15
TALE OF A FISH.

He whipped the stream with pract3osd
hand.
There came q whirl and swish.
And then from up the waters cool
He drew q modest
h
He told the tale to all his friendA
Described the tempting dish.
And entertained them with the length
OF that peculiar
h.
Il grew q little day by day.
According to his wish.
Until his whole connection knew
OF that gigantic
The tale would stin be going round.
But on one reckless night
He drew II out 50 very long
II strung clean out OF sight
Wilson In New York
Sun
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He Wa Fired.

The railroad president was hearing
complaints.
what is the charge against this
brakeman?" he inquired
"Please, SIR" responded the spotter,
'T have frequently heard him calling
the names Of stations 30 clearly that
people could understand what he said" :"
'This Is a direct violation Of one OF
our chief rules" observed the president
warmly. Fire him."'-Bohemian-
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Not Be q Good Match.

%why is your daughter going to talk
against the permanence Of a republic
In that college debate, Mr.. CynicusT
Because she thought the advocacy
Of a republic would not 60 well with
her new empire gown" - Baltimore
American.
The broad ax., 1907-06-15

He says 1 am the only girl he ever
loved" said the sentimental miss.
'well," answered Miss Cayenne,
perhaps he means 1t. Don't insist on
knowing whether you are the only girl
to whom he has made the same re-
mark."-WashIngto Star.
The broad ax., 1907-06-15
NEW SHORT STORIES
aatlafed wien smaII R..uIt,.

T. V. Powderiy at the informal con-
ference Of capital and labor that An
drew Carnegie held In bis Fifth avenue
mansion recently told a story about
contentment.
"Contentment Is a good thing" Mr..
Powderly began, but 1t should never
be carried too far. It Is discomfort,
we must always remember, that brings
about Improvement.
Let me tell you a story about q too
contented Scranton farmer.
This old man might have had a
good modern shotgun, but he was con-
The broad ax., 1907-06-15

when your pa was licking you did
you sass and fight backT
''whatl With the circus comm next
week. You must think I'm crazyr'-
Kansas City Times.
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young Mr.. Jones Is so touchy."
"In what wayT
'SYou know he has been refused BY
20 many girls that now he gets mad II
one hands him a lemon In his tea
Baltimore American
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The Away, AiIina Kind.

Friend-Why did you pass that man
a. q good risk? heard him tell you
he had over ten different kinds Of
ehES diseases.
nee Doctor-Yes; but you
know, those kind Of fellows never die.
Judge.
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Nat Ashamed Of rhsm.

~Oh, yesl He's been in jail half
dozen times, and he doesn't hesitate 10
admit It."
You don't say? Has the courage OF
his convictions, ehT'-Houston Post
The broad ax., 1907-06-15

Mrs. Phelps Stokes In an address in
New York said Of the servant ques-
ton:
HAre there not too nNEy misresses
who treat their servants as tne IAoy
did In buying eggsl
'ThIs lady entered a shop and sa1o:
sHave you eggsr
@Yes, madam said the shopman-
~weIl,' said the lady, I want :
dozen absolutely fresh eggs for myseii
and (she touched the arm Of her maid.
who stood beside herr half dozen not
ouite 90 fresh for my maid here.
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Human unraat.

Everybody has more or less tou-
ble."
YES" answered the observant wo-
man. "Tf a man can't find anything
else to worry him he goes to a ball
game and gets highly indignant at the
umpire. Star.
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Her First Thought.

When an automobile runs over man.
He rants and swears a. loud az he can
Ana feels for the slEin that - peeled from
HIS face
And Vows that his ribs are out OF place.
But q woman don't hunt for bruises or
Just shrIeks. you ehump. you've mussed
my hairr'
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my daughter" said Mrs. Nexdore.
Is very fond Of music"
"Oh, veryF' replied Mrs. Pepprey-
"She even appears to be fond OF her
own.-Des Moines Register.
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Far From t.

Dora, dearest, love-
"OhI Ohr'
do you interrupt me, Dora, because
you don't want to hear it?"
THAT wasn't intended as an inter
rupton, George. Go ahead" - Des
holnes Register.
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Exhaustins the Supply.
Il hate Q gossiplng woman Ike MIS-.
TalkatiS>."
"she dOCS seem to know everybody
else's business"
@Yes. she never leaves anything for
another single soul to tell. Il.p-Baldmore
American.
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Nok For Fuel.

%What does his auto burnT
Il guess 1t must burn up the ground
he gets arrested every few days nor
ueedfn1 Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
Zion Has Until May the First
10 Act.
MOST STOP cRl1IslzEINe
On Anniversary Of His Election BY
Dowie Present Leader veliva Threa-
tens Drastic Action Unless People
Rally To His Support.

CHICAGO. April 1.--Wilhur Glenn
voliva Issued an uitimatum in Zion
City yesterday. Unless the people
subject TO him by May /, ne wintake
radical action, he said. yoliva denoun-
everyone who has opposed him. He
took as the occasion for his ultimatum
the anniversary Of his election Of
John Alexander powie from the
church, having expelled the late lead
er one year ago yesterday.
Il say to you officers and people
that one month more will give You.
on May /. II you DO not make radi-
cal move, l shah make one. and put q
stop to this CRITICS moi me"
He then recited his own deeds
claiming he had made Zion what II
wasI He said ne would make the
community the wonder Of the age. and
set 1t strongly on its feet financially
OF the 1900 persons present 1900 said
hey would follow him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
COMPROMISE REGISTERED,
Minnesota Legislative Committee Turn
Railroads Down.

ST. PAUL Aprii. i.--offer OF COM
promise by the railroads on the pend
ing rate legislation was Submitted to
the legislative committee tonight and
was quickly refused The committee
quickly agreed TO recommend an en-
actment OF two cent a mile pas
seuger rate law and no compromise
on freight rate reductions ordered last
December by the state raidroad and
warehouse commission.
The offer OF the railroads consisted
Of two and half cent passenger
rate, with mileage books on practically
no more advantageous terms than they
are at present issued; reduction in
the freight rate on lumber amounting
to 50 percent OF Commissioners sche-
iule: reduction of so percent Of state
schedule on coal and 10 to II percent
on grain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
INDUSTRIES WRECKED.
Four Men Drowned During Terrific
Storm, Trying to Launch Beat.

LONDON Aprii LA thrilling en-
counter in storm at sea. in which
four men lost their lives and the Ital-
ian steamship Industrial Jared badly,
is related by two members Of the crew
who have arrived at Plymouth. The
vessel was bound from London TO Bu-
enos Ayres when overtaken by ter
rife gale. The pumps became ehoked,
the masts loosened and the decks torn
and twisted, Boats were launched.
One Of them was dashed against the
steamships side rendering four boats
useless and occupants unconscious
The men went overheard and were
drowned.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
BANKER GOES TO PRISON.
Harvey w. Salmon, Found Guilty Of
Grand Larceny.

WARSAW, MO, April 1.--Major Har
vey W. Salmon, one Of the owners Of
the Salmon and Salmon Bank which
failed at Clinton, June 21, 1905 with
liabilities amounting to $1,0OO,0OO was
found guilty by the jury tonight on a
charge Of grand larceny, on the alle-
CATION that he received deposits when
ne knew his bank was in falling con-
dition. Punishment was fixed at three
years in the penitentiary. Salmon was
formerly very prominent in politics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
HAVANA FLOODED.
Sea Rising In The Cuban Capital En-
danqerinq The Inhabitants.

HAVANA, April 1.--That portion Of
the city along the waterfront is, inun-
dated. High waves are dashing over
the seawall outside of the harbor and
man streets are flooded The famous
Prado is a sheet Of water almost as
far as Central Park. The police are
rescuing the people from buildings in
boats. At Vedado the water Is report
ed as endangering lives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
AMERICANS OMITTED.
A Number of Cardinals To Be Created
This Month.

ROME, April 1.-The disappoint-
ment Of large number Of Americans
over the fact that there is not an Aneri
can among the prelates VINO are to be
created cardinals at Consistory April
Is, has been brought to the attention
Of the Pope, who has said In this con-
nection: let them have patience they
will be satisfied later, the number
red hats Is limited, while the candidato
are many"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
QUEEN OF SPAIN.
King Edwards Visit To Spain Viii Be
Postponed Until Autumn.

MADRID April 1.-The condition Of
Queen Victoria, who ia expecting con-
fnement. precludes her participation In
any public functions. 1t Is announced
that the visit to Madrid of King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandria will be
postponed until autumn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
DETROIT ELECTION.
Returns Point To A Republican Vic
tory In Michigan Metropolis.

DETROIT, Mich. APR. 1.-The Re-
publican state ticket received major
ity, of about $4,000 In todays election
according to the returns available at
ten thirty tonight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
AN INslploUs DISEASE.

One Of the worst features Of kidney
trouble is that II is an insldious dis
ease and before the victim realizes his
danger he may have fatal malady,
Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first
sign OF trouble AZ II corrects irregu-
larItles and prevents Bright's disease
an diabetes. T. n. Laurin, owl Drug
store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02

making u total of S25, ,63b, q in war
rants that have been called. The re-
ceipts were from the following sources;
Fines and forfeitures, S3.s03. %;
sundry licenses, 1881; retail liquor
licenses, $4,000; wholesale liquor
licenses, 500; rent of steam roller,
$2S.75; sundries, 1854; from county
treasurer, s2,Os7.9o; railway right of
way, $500; interest, S202.6s; street
improvements, l1,676.34. The dis
bursements were payments on the var
ious funds as follows: General, 81, :
Till: warrant interest, $239. "a !:
street repairs, sl,209.72; street i'm
provement, slO,746.l5; bond interest,
SO, 699.22.
Auditors Report
The auditors report shows the city's
liabilities and resources to be as fol-
lows:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
thsr and child are doing we'll.

Mornins, Astcrian. 90 cents . month.
Delivered by carrier.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
KILLING CHICO.
One Killed and One Injured In Shoot
ing Scrape.

CHICO, Calf, April las the result
of dispute in one Of the camps Of
the Valley Counties Power CO., several
miles from this city today James Bar
ry was killed and John Trainer severe
ly injured. The shooting was done by
Charles Allen, who Is now under ar
rest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-04-02
Another cltizonness mrs Joan Kes-

Ter presented her husband with a
bouncing nine pound girl baby early
this morning at two thirty Both mo-
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13

+, fellow mad, and he'll begin to take
notice."
Securing his weight slips from the
scales Turnell went over to the
Northwestern Improvement COM
pany's office and paid the surprised
agent for the coal he had taken.
That happened December 14th.
Thereafter, until the holidays, fair
supply of coal was furnished Yaki-
ma; then the company shut down on
the shipments. On January Sd the
hotel man again found himself in
desperate straits. Again he found
it impossible to buy coal; again he
raided car of railway coal. He had
secured one big dray load, and was
rapidly getting another, while other
teams gathered anxiously around.
Suddenly Agent Meeks appeared.
what are you doing?" he de-
manded.
"Shoveling COAL" replied Turmoil,
pausing to wipe his brow.
you're stealing it; stop or I'll
have you in JAIL"
go ahead and get your warrant;
I'll go to JAIL" returned Turmoil, re-
Stunning work.
STOP shouted the resolute
Meeks, now addressing the drayman,
cor I'll have you prosecuted"
In dismay the drayman dropped
his shovel.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13
EVOLUTION
Dr.. Ganyille LoWther.

About so years ago Charles OAR
win, the worlds greatest naturalist.
and Herbert Spencer, the worlds
greatest philosopher, announced
their belief in the theory Of evolu-
ton as an explanation of the order
of the universe. 1t startled chris
tians and was opposed with logic
learning, eloquence and wit per-
haps unequaled by any discussions
of the past. 1t was an age when
the rack, the gibbet, the cross and
any other form of physical punish
ment for opinions sake had passed
away, and the appeal was made to
reason. After fifty years of the most
careful scrutiny, the severest crit.
icisms, the most eloquent and learn.
ed discussions, by the best scholars
on both sides, it has won its way into
literature, college text books, lee
lures, sermons and the thought of
the masses, so that but few who lay
Just claim to scholarship deny the
truth of its claims and the effort
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13

Now put back what you have on
your wagon"
The drayman hesitated.
Drive off," ordered Turmoil, "I've
got enough, anyway
Don't you dare to do So, cried
Meeks. Again the drayman hesitat-
ed. Thereupon the lawless and
square jawed Mr.. Turnell jumped
upon the box and drove the team
away to the scales himself. The fol-
lowing Sunday morning, rising very
early, he discovered that the COM
pany was about to set car of COM
mercial coal upon the siding. With
out waiting for line to form, or the
agent of the coal company to arrive,
he helped himself to six drayloads.
What" cried Mr.. Hessey, when
Mr.. Turnell rendered payment, you
got away with six loads when there's
hundreds waiting their turn at it?
III sOu hAOW WudL LINK Oh you
you're a hog-that's what you are"
Mr.. Turnell smiled.
Perhaps you don't care what
think of you" persisted the indig-
nant agent
Young man." retorted Turmoil,
be calm--I wanted coal" After
wards he remarked, "If other peo-
pie were willing to be put of and
be doled out to until they were ruin
ed or frozen. l was not. l know
there has been no legitimate excuse
for the coal shortage and car short
age everywhere. believe that greed
and acknowledgement from headquar-
ters back n sfN4aul and New York
are AZ the lotion it. Every sub
ordinate official has>d Jim Hills
motto, Maximum load With mini
nam haulage expense. led into
hem until It has become lime to
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13

/. B. Turnell was a refreshing
exception. A big, tall, two-fisted
American, very square of jaw, very
wide between the eyes, and very
wide across the shoulders, he looks
you in the face with a jolly smile,
and gives you his views evidently
without reservation because of man,
God or the devil. The son of pio-
neers of Wisconsin-that state of
La Toilette and railway legislation
he became brakeman in his
youth. Having been slightly Grip
pied in an accident, he studied tele-
graphy, and thereafter continued in
the transportation service as station
agent and telegraph operator. At
one time he managed a railway coal
mine in Illinois.
They were succeeding beyond their
expectations when the coal shortage
began to threaten them with ruin.
Having invested their all, they did
not secure a large stock of coal in
advance of the famine, not dream
ing Of being unable to get what they
wanted as needed. Using from one
to one and half tons a day, when
coal arrived In single carloads and
consumers had to wait all day in
line, only to get sometimes not more
than 500 pound portions, the Tur-
nells became anxious. To be with
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13

Shortly after o'clock a freight
pulled in from the west and shunted
a couple of coal-laden cars upon the
coal company's siding.
Look at that" cried the crowd.
there's only a sackful apiece for
u.s."
But the teams peacefully lined up
for loads, and Coal Agent Hessey
had just set about it's distribution,
when the shout went out:
There's coal train up the
track"
Scores of wagons Immediately rae
ed for it, but as the train proved to
be long one, there was room for all.
Every dray, express and lumber wag-
on in town was pressed into service.
while men and women ran from one
teamster to another to engage the
hauling of small portions of the pre-
scious loot.
TIE engineer and fireman had un-
coupled the engine from the trai1
and run it down to the station while
they went to lunch, so the rapidly in.
creasing crowd was making the coal
fly almost before the railway people
were aware. Says the Yakima Her.
aid:
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1907-03-13

pulled to the yards shortly after the
first had been stalled at the station.
1t, too, was raided with whoop! and
eleven more cars were dumped up
on the track.
The news had spread all over town
and the people come a-running.
Business men and laborers, rich AMI
poor, young and old, labored with
quite enthusiasm and thorough good
nature. Some people were in a pan
ic lest the hundreds of tons would
be gone before they could get a
share. One man was seen to remove
his overalls, tie a cord about each
lower extremity, then filing the i'm
provised sack to the waistband, hurry
home joyfully with the load.
Early in the raid a quick-witted
railway employee turned in fire
alarm, and the Yakima department.
dashed out across the tracks. Scarce
one of the busy looters looked up
from his work, however, and the ruse
was without effect. At last, after
dark, the authorities took charge.
and thence on coal was weighed and
accounted for. That night saw cheer
in every Yakima home and farm
house round about.