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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-02
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heir.
John Phillips turned to his desk. with
the consciousness Of an unpleasant cpl
sode cleverly closed. 1t was not unit
the next morning that his eyes wer
opened. Mabel had run away. q
have gone with Dam" she wrote. q
want a husband, not valuable addi
ton to the firm of Phillips & Kent"
Phillips shrugged his shoulders and
went his way. Deep In his heart her
desertion hurt, but with several big
operations pending he could not afford
to waste time He shut his ears to the
talk of his associates, but as the days
, went on and Dan and Mabel did not
appear to ask parental forgiveness his
anxiety grew. He had supposed that
when the honeymoon was over they
would come back. He was almost
tempted to delay his trip to Gamar,
But there was no one else In the firm
who spoke Spanish well enough to be
trusted with the negotiations, and 80
the Mabel, his luxuriously appointed
yacht. slipped down the bay and In
due course OF time anchored In the
landlocked harbor OF Porveda.
1t took him two days to gain an audi
ence with the president OF the tiny re
public, for there had Just been revo-
luton, and matters We're slow In
strengthening out. Alvadora. the new
president, spoke English haltingly, bur
English he would speak, and Phillips.
tactful. but impatient chafed inwardly
at the delay. He spoke Spanish iu-
entity. and in ten minutes he could
have approached the subject had the
president held to his native tongue. but
this was precisely what the president
would not do.
Il spik the English. Is II not sop he
cried. "Bonato not one word could be
spik--he who would be presidente. It
is to chickie, Is II notg'
another language makes another
man." quoted Phillips from an adver-
Using card he had seen in the street
cars. Il compliment your excellency."
MY thanks" said Alvadora. "You
are my friend. Is ii not soy'
But about this concession" pressed
Phillips. ''of course railroad would
not pay very much, but we are looking
into the future, when the road shall
have made Camar great
"Ah, yes, the railway" said Alvadora
For him you shall see my
business manager"
"Your prime ministerY' suggested
Phillips correctingly.
rs it that spik the English so badT
demanded the president repruachfully. |
mon. 1t Is you who do not under |
stand"
"But business manager Is not an !
official Of state, but Of eommerce.S pr. |
sisted Phillips.
MY frien,," pleaded the president,
''let us not argue See my business /
In the morning. Look; I shall
send him to you. Yesr'
thank you" said Phillips. But
meanwhile let me show you the advan-
tage Of such proposition"
Alvadora waved him OF. Business
matters were for the business mana
ger. He was the president. 1t was
not well that he should interfere.
Phillips went away thoroughly dis
yusted. and his bad temper held the
next morning as he waited at the hotel
,or the advent of this mysterious Off
.ial. nor did his wrath cool when
.ard was brought to him and he read,
Daniel Carter Curtis, Business Man
---. - Ca-.axO
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-02

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-02
COFFEE

The best name for coffee
is one that tells where the
moneys to come from, if
you don't like it.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-02

Your grocer returns your money II you dont
like Sehilling's Best: we pay him.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

No r. 100 acres, 100 acres in culti-
vat,on, 80 fenced in pasture; 2 room
house, good we'll granary, stable; Z
= lcs from railroad town. Price $22. 80
yer acre.
No. 7. 100 acres, 40 acres in cultiva-
ton, so fenced in pasture, balance in
grass; orchard, good well. $50 acres
tillablc 10 acres timber, ] mile TO school
miles TO railroad town. SO per acre.
No. "a. 1853 Iacrcs, l5O acres tillable
smooth land, 40 acres in cultieation, bal
ance in grass; house, orchard stable;
fenced and cross fenced; in good neigh
borhood: mile to school, Z to town.
Price So, 500. Could sell adjoining farm
and make fine half section farm.
No. 95. 100 acres. 20 in cultivation,
100 tllable, 30 in pasture; new Broom
house; 100 acres valley land good well,
8 miles to town. Price SO, 500.
No. 96. 100 acres, 60 in cultivation,
valley, 100 acres tillable; 1-room house,
stable good WELL orchard; go acres pas
ture, plenty timber for fuel, miles TO
town Price $40 per acre.
No 85, 100 acres, 100 smooth land,
timber for wood, water in pasture.
Price $500.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

No. 76. l6O acres, 100 in cultivation,
so acres bottom in cultivation, 50 acres
in pasture. creek runs through place,
good well, fenced and cross fenced, l.
room house, barn l4X32. Price $1,000.
No. lO2. A nice clean stock Of gro
ceries, will sell right Also No. lob is a
stock of dry goods will sell, worth the
money, with a business property to
carry on the business in, in live little city
No. ll2. 100 acres smooth land, 80
i'm cultivation, all tillable, small house
and barn, z miles Of a railroad town, 3
miles of town. This is a bargain for the
money invested. Price Sl6.5Oper acre.
No. 90 100 acres, 100 acres in
cultivation, 3 room house, good well
and windmill r. f. ID. and close to
school. 2 miles of ginn and store. This
will undoubtedly beat renting, and will
make good home, if sold soon the
price is $500.
No SO 100 acres level plow land,
so acres in cultivation, fenced and
cross fenced, room house, stable and
shed for II head of stock, hen house,
wells and windmill. Good orchard
hog pasture X. f. d. ! mile to school,
z miles TO town. Price $500.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19
Bond Notice
First pub Is last pub

First pub Is last pub 26
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that school
District number 1872, of Caddo county,
Oklahoma Territory, will on the 25th
day of February, A. D. 1907, at 2
O'Clock p. M. of said day, by its duly
elected, qualified and acting board of
directors, go before the probate court
of said county and Territory, at the
Probate court room in the city of Ana
darko, and there make a showing and
have the court hear and determine the
amount of the legal outstanding warrant
Indebtedness of said district and issue
the bonds of said district in lieu thereof
and any and all persons desiriug to pro-
test against or object to the issuance
of said bonds will be given "a hearing at
said time and. place.
Dated this 25th day of January, A.
ID. 1907.
DYKE BALLINGER, Attorney.
School District No. 1872
BY G. S, KNOX; Director
VIM. RECKER, Clerk
G. r. SHELTON, Treas.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

WANTED-Lo a gent
Lady or Gent, for best and acoi
dent Insurance Company in the
world. Good pay. G. w. TAL-
MAGE, Gen. Ag'., Southern Hotel
10 If
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

There is still some of the Bryan
hotel stock Of furniture for sale
at Shaw's place. Better price it
before you are too late. 10 II
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19
N~~~A~A~%~~~H
< LOCAL N OTES =
AAAAAHANNAA


A. d. Brown is in Lookeba to.
day.
Prof, J. H. Findly is in Chick
asha today.
B. d. Fits is buying cotton in
Gracemont today.
f.. Fowler is a business visitor
IN Chickasha today.
Otto Wells is recovering from a
severe attack of LaGrippe
J. NJ. Mitchell Of Hobart is a
b Isiness visitor in the city today.
Jas. Menefee OF Carnegie is a
business visitor in the city today.
Mrs. Joe Smith left today
for n several week 5 visit in Neb.
raska.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Fisher
left last evening for their home
in Shawnee.
Knox Harris went TO Lawton
this morning for a few weeks
visit with friends.
Frank Ward is improving his
home by building some porches
and additions to it.
c. G. Mcknight left this morn
ing for a several days business
visit in Oklahoma City.
A good business property on
Broadway for rent or sale. See
Driskell, the land and loan man.
26 5t
Mrs Blackerby, who has been
confined to her home for some-
time with LaGrippe, is reported
to be recovering
Father Platicus, of Saint JOS
eph's Academy of Guthrie, is in
the city for a few days visit
with Father Isadore.
Walter Miller and wife, who
have been visiting in the city for
several days, left this morning
fJr their home in Lawton.
A good farm 7}a miles south.
east of Anadarko for money
rent, See Driskell, the land
and loan man. 26.5t
Miss Nina Potter, of CovingJon
who has been visiting in the city
for several weeks, the guest of
Mrs. w. H. Starkweather, re-
turned home today.
j. H. Hardwick, living on Hog
creek, has sold his farm, and in
tends to remove to New Mexico.
Mr. Hardwick is a successful
farmer and we do not like to see
him leave, but wish him succe IS.
A nice clean stock of Grocer
les for sale. Having a fine trade.
Call on or write D. G Driskell E.
The Land and Loan man. Office
front part of Democrat office
Anadarko, Okla. 26 5t
Ar hur Wooden, of Swan LAX e
who was arrested Saturday by
Deputy Sam Ray, was arraigned
this morning, charged with Ex-
tortion of Property from his faith
ar. His bond was fixed at $500
which he furnished.
The greatest satisfaction is
always obtained from the best Of
anything. This is particularly
true of laundry work. If you
appreciate the truth of these
statements you will most certainly
send your washing to the Ana
darko Steam Laundry. Phone
No. 90 % ii
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

WANTED-Oats that will do for
seed Will pay high for them.
j. f.. HARRINGTON. 81 If
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19
FO Sale

If you want to buy a farm,
school lease or city property
don't fail to see us, We have
some of the best bargains on the
market. WOOD & MCKNIGHI 8 If
Stop j. E, Farrington's red
cob wagon or call phone 176 t, r
cheap fuel. 36tf
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

just in at Jeff Ford's Silver
Side White fish, smoked halibu,,
rolled and keg herrings, and n.l
kinds Of fish for the Lenten seas
on, Olives in bulk. The only
place in town where you can buy
them. II Vi
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

Full line of lumberger, brick
and fun Cream cheese at jeff
.Ford's, az attractive prices. See
him today. III IT
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

Scott & Son have four Colum-
bus bugRies, best hand made
which they are selling at bar.
gain prices. You will save money
by seeing them. II If.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19
FOR CITY OFFICERS
Insurance

Baldwin & Gibbs Agency con.
sists of ten old line insurance
companies, including the Contin-
entail, of New YORK and the Con
necticut Of Hartford. The Con.
tinentaPs assets are over seven
neen million dollars. Their loss
at San Francisco was nearly two
million dollars,and yet they were
the first of all the companies to
complete the adjustment of their
losses. This agency insures
against fire, lightning and torna-
dos. also writes plate glass in
surance. 10 II
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-02-19

home certainly
ed These only samples Of what have you 90 not what you
looking call Office, pooce front
of Democrat Office c. d. LRlSkEll+
The Land and IoanM Anadarko, Okla.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
NORTH SULLIVAN.

Miss Mary B. Shea, Of Bangor, is the
guest Of Miss Cassie Orr.
Ralph Springer has gone to Providence,
r. l., to accept position.
Miss NJ. E. Moon spent last Thursday
with Mrs. Eugene circuit.
Frank G. Robinson, OF Lynn, Mass, ar
rived Monday for his vacation.
Miss Lillian Grant, OF Bar Harbor, Wis
tied her cousin, Mrs. H. B. Gordon, last
week.
Eva and Agnes Butler we're in Franklin
last week, visiting their sister, Mrs. Wal
Ter Fernald.
Arthur Hall went to Harrington last
week, for . visit with his grandparents,
Zemro Hall and wife.
Mrs. Theo H. Peters, who has been the
guest OF Miss Martin at The Florence, Bar
Harbor, arrived home Saturday.
Merton L. Gordon and wife, OF Wal
than, have been visiting their aunt, Mrs.
A. NJ. Moon. They are now at Tunk pond.
Mrs. Charles A. Gordon, who went to
the Eastern Maine general hospital a
short time ago for an operation, is gaining
as rapidly ss can be expected.
Aug. 10. NJ.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
DINING TABLES.


The Transition Froa the Festive
Board Of Primitive HAS.
The first dining table was probably
inst block Of stone or a log of wool.
but even primitive man must soon
have discovered that these devices did
not provide for the comfortable dis.
posal Of his legs and have set about
taxing nl] lis ingenuity to invent some
ta'E2 else. 1t IL probable that as the
res'll; OF his cogitations rough hewn
piece Of board supported on two big
stonaf came into fashion among the
elite in these far prehistoric times
The early trestle table which was
used in the beginning Of the fifteenth
century consisted OF parsllelogram OF
wood. fashioned into board. resting
nron two or more pe,lestal-lke sup
ports. And we have a "Reminiscences OF
this movable kind Of table In the ex.
preston. "A seat at the board" today.
while that Of taking the chair Is OBJ
vionsiy survival Of the time " hen a
chair was the place of honor reserved
for the master Of the house or given by
the grand seigneur to the guest whom
he wished TO honor, the other diners
sitting rpou rude benches placed at
the side OF the table.
One can imagine the inventor seated
nj th. head Of his new dinner table.
clad In his hes: bearskin and surround.
ed by select aud admiring company
! of his int'mates. who ate roast flesh
literally or the festive board and who
drank the first toast at this first prime
vol dinner party in his honor In cool
water from stream hard by. From
this stage 10 planks resting on rude
trsstlcs woui3 be an easy transition.
and civilization had Of course made
considerable progress before the sup
ports and the board were Joined as one
piece OF furniture.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
A Specimen of Italian Humor.

The following story is typical OF one
kind of Italian humor: Fasolacci was
young idler. He had been spending
money right and left. and one day
found himself unable TO pay his hotel
bill. His father being very close with
his money. be appealed to his uncle in
this wise:
Dear Uncle-If you could see my shame
while write. you would pity me. Do you
know why? Because have to write for
100 francs and know not how to express
my humble gratitude.
No. it is impossible to tell you: prefer
to die
/ send You this by messenger who
awaits an answer.
Believe me, dear uncle, 20 be your most
obedient and affectionate nephew.
FASOLACCI.
p. S.-Overcome with shame for what
have written. I have been running after
the messenger in order to take the letter.
but could not catch up. Heaven grant
that something may happen TO stop him
or that this letter may get lost.
Touched by this appeal. the uncle re-
piled:
MY Beloved Nephew-Console yourself
and blush no longer. Providence heard
your prayer. The messenger lost your
letter.
Goodby. Your afectionate uncle.
ARISTIPPO.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
BROWNSVILLE.

Professor Roberts and wife are visiting
his mother, Mrs. L. ~. Roberts.
Mrs. Abbie Grindell is quite i'll. Mrs.
Susie Campbell is caring for her.
All were pleased to see the Everett Doug
lass family home again, after years sb :
seuce.
w. 8. Walker has sold his cottage by
the lake to Lynn parties, who are now &C.
cupying 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prim, OF Boston, are at
Rocky Crest lodge, the home Of Miss Mar
gsret Walker.
Miss Mabel Babson n, OF Bluehill, 10 Wis
iting her grandmother and aunt, Mrs. and
Miss Billings.
Mrs. HALEY and children, OF Washing
ton, ID. c., are spending the summer with
Mrs. J. W. Babson.
Frank Hooper picked two barrels OF
biueberries yesterday for the factory, but
then, he had a scraper.
A party OF twenty-five New York
friends came in buck boards from Haven
to picnic dinner with Mrs. Morris.
Nv. Tibbetts and bride, OF Washing
ton, ID. C., are visiting his old home after
their tour TO the jamestown exposition.
Aug. 10. SPEC.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
BAR HARBOR.

The largest and most daring robbery
which has been known at Bar Hsrbor for
many years took place Monday night at
Donaque, the summer residence Of
Howard Hinkle, OF Cincinnati. The thief
entered three rooms in the second story Of
the cottage, climbing in by means OF the
porch on the side. The entry WAS made
while the family was at dinner at about
80. The intruder removed many articles
Of value, mostly jewelry, TO the value OF
from =, 1000 to 10000.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21

Studio" Ia one Of the many foreign
words that have acclimated them.
selves in the English language. 1t is
a recent import from Italy. unknown
to Johnson's Dictionary and apparent
~ not occurring before the nineteenth
century. but it has supplied want.
Study" which is the real English for
studio" suggests a room for reading
and writing, and "workroom" lacks
dlstinctiveness. The French get along
with "atelier." which literally means a
place in which small planks are pre-
pared-in other words. q carpenters
workshop.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
A FAMOUS DIAMOND.
Curious Incident In the History Of
the kohfnOor.

The Kohiiocr fell into the hands Of
the ruler of Lahore and on the con
quest of the I'unjab became posses
sion OF ouees Victoria in the year
1850. The first authentic mention Of
this matchIess gem is by an eastern
monarch. who refers to u jewel valued
at one-half tlse daily expenses of the
whole world" A century or two later
the Persian ,>)aguesor Of India. secia !
the diamond glitter In the turi,an OF
the unfortunate rajah. exclaimed. With
rough and somewhat costly hunor
Come. let us change our turbans in
pledge of frienlship," The EXCHANGE
was promptly effected. The stoae fell
at last into the hands OF the Britisa
anI pending its delivery to the crow1
Sir John Lawreace. afterward Lord
Lawrence. was made its guardian.
His biographer. Bosworth Smith. re
hates curious incident Of its custody
Iialf uuconsciously Sir John thrust IL.
wrapped up in numerous folds of cloth
into his waistc9at pocket. the whole b..
iay in an Insignificant little box. Ee
continued the work upon which he was
engaged aud thought no more OF his
precious treasure. He changed his
clothes for dinner and threw his waist
coat aside. sti.! forgetting all about the
little box contained In IT,
Some weeks afterward message
came from the viceroy saying that the
queen had ordered the jewel to be i'm
mcGiately transmitted 10 her
In moment the fact OF his careless
ness flashed across Sir John. but he
slipped away 10 his private room
AM with his heart in his mouth sent
for his old bearer. OF whom he asked.
''IIave You small box that was IN
my waistcoat pocket some time agoy'
Yes. sahib." the man replied. Il
found il and put it in your chest o.
drawers"
Bring It here" said Sir John. open
it," he ordered when the little box had
been produced "and see what is in.
side"
He watched the man with tense aux
iety as fold after fold Of tie rags was
taken or
There Ii nothing here. sahib.- said
the old man at last. but q bit Of
glass."-Suaday Magazine.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
COUNTY NEWS.
EAST BLuEHILL.

Schooner Annie and Lizzie arrived FRI
day with coal.
NJ. II. Long was in stonington recently
ON business.
The Willing Workers have purchased
new chairs for the library building.
A. b. Leach spent Saturday and Sunday
in Penobscot.
Mrs. A. b. Leach and son Earle visited
last week in Penobsco;.
Harry Wright. Of Biilerica, Mass, is the
guest CT l.. B. GrindIe and wife.
Fred Williamson, wife and family
returned TO their home in waltham,
Mass. Friday.
A. /. Long, wife and little son irwin, of
Portland. are guests of Mr.. Longs par
ents, Z. C. Long and wife.
Mrs. p. W. DeBeck and two children. OF
West Franklin, are guests of Mrs.
DeBeck's mother, Mrs. 8. A. Long.
Carlton ssrout. who has been the guest
Of ". NJ. wardweii and family few
weeks, returned to his home in Spring
field, Mass, Monday.
The musical and literary entertain xent
Monday evening at the Baptist church
was great success. Although little time
was spent in preparation, all the parts
were well rendered and greatly enjoyed by
all. Mrs. Wright's solos deserve especial
mention. The Willing Workers thank Mrs.
l.. b. Grindle, OF this place, and Mrs.
George Hussey, OF Everett, Mass, and all
who so cheerfully contributed towards the
success OF the entertainment, also Mrs. A.
z. Long for the use OF her piano. Pro-
gramme: Piano solo, Mrs. Mabel Ward
well Ssrout; reading, Aivrs Gray; solo,
Miss Gladys Williamson: piano duet, Mrs.
Mildred Long and Miss Marjorie Ioag;
duet. Misses Lena and Margaret Ward
well; piano solo, Miss Marjorie Long;
reading, Mrs. Nellie Hardy; soprano solo,
Mrs. Emma Twining Wright; reading,
Miss Susie Long; bass solo, A. j. Grindic;
reading, Harry Leach; trio, Fred William
son, Mrs. Emma Wright and Miss Mar
jorie Long.
Aug. 10. X.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
DEER ISLE.

Frank Marshall spent Sunday at home
with his parents.
John McGornel and wife, OF Fairfield,
ere visiting at Judge SpofIord's.
Rev. Mr.. Bosworth exchanged pulpits
with the Sunset minister Sunday.
Mrs. Sarah Burns and Mrs. Blanche
Joyce, Of Atlantic, were in town . few
days this week.
Mrs. Ed A. Richardson left Sunday for
Boston to visit Capt. Richardson aboard
the four master Medford.
Capt. c. A. Haskell, in the three master
Mary J. Hall, and Capt. George Torrey. in
the Elm City were in the harbor over
Sunday.
The Martha Washington society held
its annual spinning bee at the chapel
Thursday. 1t was well attended and pro-
ceeds satisfactory. The old-fasbioned
spinning wheels were an object of inter-
est to the summer people. Novelties Of
all kinds were on sale. An excellent din
ner was served.
Aug. 49,. Rec
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1907-08-21
WEST EDEN.

Mrs. Leila Trip is at Northeast Harbor,
the guest Of Jerome Knowles and wife.
Thomas Knowles expects to move his
family to Ellsworth the first OF next
week.
Quite large number attended the mid
summer sale at Hiilcrest house. Over $50
WAS realized.
Mrs. Arvilla Boyce, OF Haverhiil, Mass,
has been spending the past week with her
sister, Mrs. Lottie Knowles.
Charles Kittredge and Miss Marion Kit
tredge left to-day for Waltham, Mass.
Fred Haynes will 60 to- morrow.
Malcolm and Arden Peach, OF Northeast
Harbor, and Clarence suminsby, Of Bar
Harbor, spent the past week with their
grandparents, T. B. Knowles and wife.
The pulpit was supplied Sunday by Rev.
Mr.. Fields in the absence Of the regular
pastor. Miss Margaret Koch, who Is at
Charleston during the summer c. E.
school.
Vida Lurvey, the little daughter OF
Murray Lnrvey, met with quite an acci-
dent last Monday, fracturing her arm
below the elbow. The bones did not sep
arate, and the child is doing nicely.
Aug. II. M.