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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-21
A SEA IDYL.

Written for Morning Astoran).
The sends down its silver beams
To the deep, dark caves;
But, when each moonbeam strikes the deep,
Awhile in the surf it plays
And the restless waves wash to and fro
Pursuing the CLEANS of light
And the loud sing and the deep caves ring,
Awaking the echoes of night.
And the great, white horses that live in the sea-
Which the merboys love to ride,
Come up sport in the surf awhile
And toss their white in the tide
In the shoals by the silver moonit strand
The schools Of dolphns play;
And the fishes leap in the pale white light
Leaving silver trails the bay
And the pearly shells, washed up by the tide
Sing soft as the retreat,
And to the moonbeams which paint them bright
The song of the surf repeat
Eleanor Palmer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
TOOK WOOD ALCOHOL
YOUNG MAN MAKES TROUBLE FOR
 MOBILE POLICE.
John F. Dupky Tries Suicide Because of Unrequitted Love and Will
 Not Stay at the
 Hospital. ..

Mobile, Oct. 1-(SpeciaL)-T Tossing on a cot in cell at police hearquart- CTS and threatening to take his life John F. Dunky, a young German of Buffalo. N. r., lies tonight following an unsuccessful attempt to take his life by drinking wood alcohol at an early hour this morning
 Dunky was in a room over a saloon early this morning and following quarrel with a woman whom he says he is in love with. he emptied the con- tents of a vial containing wood aico- hol He broke up pitcher and bowl and the disturbance attracted the at- tention of the police who sent Dunky to police headquarters.
 Here he was seen to be in a serious condition and he was hurriedly placed in the city ambulance and taken to the Hospital. He was in the hospital but a short time when he recovered from l the effects of the alcohol and threat ened to kin himself. The hospital authorities fearing that the man would do some rash act notified the police and Detective Murphy went to the hospital and took Dunky back to the police station where he was locked In cell.
 Dunky said that he was in love with a Mobile woman and they had quar- relied.
 Early in the morning he insisted that he wanted to die and was going to kill himself but later today he had changed his mind and was begging for his freedom. He will answer a disorderly charge before released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
LIFE'S ROAD.
smOothed by Change of Food

SmOOtneu ny CnAnSc Ot FcO0
 Worry is a big load to carry and an by indigestion 1t certainly is cause for the blues.
 But the whole trouble may be easily thrown off and life's road be made easy and comfortable by proper eating and the cultivation of good cheer. Hear what a Troy woman says.
 TWO years ago made the acquaint- ance of Grape-Nuts and have used the food once a day and sometimes twice, ever since.
 At the time began to use 1t life was a burden. I was for years aff1ict- ed with bilious sick headache, caused by indigestion, and nothing seemed to relieve me.
 'The trouble became so severe I had to leave my work for days at a time.
 My nerves were in such a state I could not sleep and the doctor said l was on the verge of nervous prostra- tion. l saw an adv. concerning Grape Nuts and bought a package for trial.
 What Grape-Nuts has done for ma is certainly marvellous. l can now sleep like a child. am entirely free from the old trouble and have not had a headache in over a year. I feel like a new person. have recemmend- ed it to oth CTS. One man I knew ate nothing but Grape-Nuts, while work ing on the ice all winter, and said he never felt better in his life"
 There's a Reason"
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Rattle Creek. Mich. Read The Road to We'll ville." in pkgs.
 Ever read the above Ietterf A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full Of human interest. ....-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
MOBILE PUBLIC WORKS.
Two New Members sit with the
 Board.

Two New Members sit with the
 Mobile. Oct. 1.--tSpeciaL)-The Board of Public Works met in regu- lar session tonight at o'clock
 Commissioners Schley and Schwarz, the newly-elected members of tue bers and participated for the first time in the deliberations. The new mem bers were welcomed by President Brooks in the name of the Board, as we'll as the people of Mobile. The oaths of the new members were sign- ed several days ago.
 A general review of the work now on hand by the Board was given by President Brooks for the bencnt of the new members. and several matters Of routine nature were discussed.
 It was the unanimous voice of the Board that new quarters are neces- sary. Mayor Lyons suggested the old rooms formerly used by the Back Tax Commissioner be arranged as meeting rooms. On motion of Commissioner Schley. the President and Mayor Lyons are to look into the matter and ar- range for holLing meetings and suit able and safe place for records and books, the same to be provided at the earliest possible moment.
 The Board. after handling few matters. adjourned until Tuesday Af. -ternoon next at o'clock. the mem. bers going into a conference on work now contemplated in the new paving venture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
READY FOR TROOPS
FLORIDA SOLDIERS WILL CAMP AT
 FORT PICkENs. ~
Special Tralas Bearing National Guard WiIl Reach Pensacola Monday MerninE-september Ex-
 ports Were Llght.

Pensacola. Fla. Oct. i.--(Special)-- Active preparations were begun thie morning al Fort Pickens to receive and care for the Florida state troops. who are to arrive here Monday morn ing for ten days encampment with the regulars at the fort.
 Supplies for over 1000 militiamen. in addition to the four companies of regulars who are to participate in the drills. are being shipped to the fort. while the grounds are being prepared so that tents can be pitched and every thing be in readiness for the arrival of the men.
 The four companies of regulars have been moved from Fort. Barrancas. the headquarters of the district, across to Fort Pickens. and they have pitched tents at that point.
 The companies of the State militia will come here in special trains. about five fin number. and upon arriving In the city the trains will be switched to Comma andancia wharf. where the troops will go aboard the army steam CTS and be transported to Fort Pick ems.
 A plan of work and drills has been mapped out and the troops will find nothing but hard work during the ten days they spend on Santa Rosa Island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
FIRESWEEPSHACODA
BUSINESS PART OF SOUTH ALA
 RAMA TOWN DEsTROYED.
Masonic Hall and Several Stores Are Leveled by Flames--The Loss Is S60,0OO, Partially
 Insured.

Samson, Oct. 1-(Special.) )-Practical. ly the entire business portion of Ha- of Samson. on the Central Railroad was destroyed by fire late last night
 The loss is estimated at s60,000. par tially covered by insurance.
 The origin of the fire is unknown. The Masonic hall, Hacoda Drug Com pany, Hacoda Mercantile Company and c. A. Parker Mercantile Company. were destroyed. the two latter firms carry ing a large stock of goods.
 The fire is the second to visit this little town within the past year anc leaves no business house of any pre- tensions. It is thought in Samson that the stores will soon be rebuilt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
WORK ON THE DEPOT
l.. q N. MAKES GOOD ITS PROMISE
 TO MOBILE.
Structure VIII Be Erected on Site of old Depot at Foot of Govern ment street--To Cost
 RlO0.OO0.

Mohiie Oct 1.-(Special. )-Work was started this morning on the new passenger station to be erected at the foot of Government street by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company and according to men super intending the work 1t will be rushed with all possible speed.
 The material for the new depot is arriving and the old station which has long been an eyesore to Mobile people and travellers will be torn down and a handsome new station to cost s10e,0oo win take its place.
 The station. while not an elegant or beautiful structure, is regarded by local men on committees having the matter In charge. as an entirely ade- quate depot and certainly a great inn proyement over the present depot.
 The plans call for the station to be 216 feet long and 26 feet wide. The northeast end of the building will resi on Government street. Passing from the general waiting room toward the south end of the building the ladies waiting room will be entered. This is to be large and comfortable room and will have retiring and toilet rooms.
 Between the two departments, men and women.- and on the west side of the building will be the ticket office. while beyond this will be the lunch counter.
 The baggage, mail and express rooms will be on the south side of the building and will be fitted with all requirements.
 All the waiting rooms will have tile floors with marble wainscoting about Tour feet high Access to the tracks Will be gained on the east side of the building and passengers will be pro- tecte0 on going to the trains bv long sheds extending over the entire depot.
 While many contend that the depot VIII not be as handsome as should be erected here. everyone rejoices that Mobfie Is at last to get a new Louis Fils and Nashville passenger station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
FEDERAL BUILDING SITE.
tpostof,.. in Columbus Will Be Erected
 nv Bradford Street.


 Columbus Miss, oct. 1.-(SpeciaL)- Charles Sherrod. fiscal agent Of the Bradford estate. has received com munication from the supervising arcnl- feet of the Treasury Department at Washington, stating that the money Tor the site purchased for the government buildinR to be erected here, has been ailowed. and the auditor instructed to issue a warrant for the purchase price S4,50o.
 erection of a government building here was allowed by Congress more than two wears ago but the first site se' iected by the inspector was in the six feenth section, and as all such lands in Mississippi are set aside for school purposes. the owners could not give a fee simple title to the property, and the Attorney General refused to accept a deed conveying their leasehold rights, which expire August list, 1920. After inc Attorney General refused to accept the site originally selected. the gov ernment sent to Columbus another in- snector, who recommended the pur- chase of the Bradford property, which Is just outside the sixteenth section line. This property was accepted by | the Attorney General and now that the matter of site has been definitely set tied, Columbusites hope that the erec- I ton Of the building will soon begin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
FIRE AT PETREY.
Prompt Action Saved Great Loss of
 Property.

Petrey. Oct. 1.-(Special. )--Fire originating in the condenser of the Petrey gin for time threatened the entire town early this morning.
 The flames were first discovered In the press partially filled with loose cotton. the lint blazing up rapidly and quickly spreading the flames to other portions of the gin house,
 Quick action on the part of the gin hands and a ready response to the fire alarm by the men about the town Is all that saved the saw mill adjoining the gin. as well as the gin house it. self.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
TRIAL or SARAH BUsBY.
Mobile Girl Who Assaulted Her Father
 Is DtsmiHned

Mobile. Oct. 1.--(Special.) )-Arraigned in the inferior court this morning on charge of assault and battery with baseball bat upon her father Sarah E. Busby a young white girl, was dis missed by Acting Judge Bailey after evidence had been brought out showing that the girl was defending her moth CT when she struck her father
 Joe Busby. the father of the girl, who swore out the warrant, testified that without provocation his daughter struck him.
 The mother of the girl took the stand and testified that her husband had her down and was threatening her life when the girl struck him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of Vessels 4
 Southern Ports.

Arrival and Departure of Vessels A,
 Southern Ports.
 Port Eads, La, Oct. Arrived Steamers - Viator, (Nr.). Thorsen Ceiba: Sicania, Qtal.), Ziniti, Palerbo Antilles. (Amn.), Woodward, New York
 Sailed Steamers General Gordon (Br.). Marr. Hamburg. via Bremen; At lanta, (Aust), Paravich, Triest, via Barvelona and Naples; Mercian. (Br.) Harrocks. Liverpool; Morgan, (Amn.) Thompson, Tampa via Mobile; Excel. sion, (Amn.), Birney. Havana; Proteus (Amn.), Hopner. New York: Ellis (Nor) Irgens, Livingston, via Belize Puerto Cortez and Port Barrios.
 New Orleans. La., Oct. L-Cleared-' Steamers-Nyanza, (Br.), McAllister Hamburg; Imperator, (Nor). Pedersen Bluefields. via Cape Graeios.
 Mobile. Ala. Oct. 1-Arrived None.
 Cleared: None.
 Galveston. Texas, Oct. Arrived: Steamers-Galveston. (Nor.), Bryde diff; Fl Paso. (Amn.), nnowles, New York.
 Cleared: Steamers-El Siglo. (Amn.), !, Williams. Rotterdam. -.
 Sailed: Steamers-Luigi CIampa, (Ital.). Cosarullo. Barcelona and Ge- noa: Japanic. (Br), Thompson. Ham burg; Bavaria, (Ger.), Bode, Port Ar thur: SatilIa. (Amn.), Mason. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Judge Bailey of the Inferior Court when he was convicted of stealing timber chains from the boom house of the Hunter Benn Lumber Company. Several witnesses testified against Lasker and to the effect that he had stolen the timber chains.
 Lasker testified that someone gave him the chains to sell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
FOR VETERANS REUNION.
Plans for Entertainment Discussed al
 Commercial Club.

Mobile. oct. l.--(Special.) )-At a meeting held in the Commercial Club rooms tonight. the work of outlining plans for the entertainment of the veterans reunion here next November was carried out.
 Judge Saffold Berney, chairman of the General Arrangement Committee. presided and after the plans were ar ranged, committees were appointed to take charge of the different branches of the work in order to make the re- union success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Q. P. STEWART DEAD.
Well Known Barbour County CittzeE
 PnaNea Away.

Well Known Barbour County Citizen
 Passes Away.
 Eufaula, Oct. 1.--(Special)-C. P. Stewart. one of the most prominent and influential citizens of the county who resided near White Oak died at his home today.
 MT. Stewart was over sixty years old, was O veteran of the war and ranked among the best farmers in the county He suffered for the past month from diptheria and although all that medical skill could do he gradually grew worse He Is survived by his wife and two grown sons. some grand children and other relatives.
 The funeral will occur from his late residence tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
THE MOBILE SCHOOLS.
rear Begins With Large EnroIiment fin
 Departments

Mobile. Oct. 1.-(Special.) )-The school year began this morning when every public school in the city was opened with an exceedingly large attendance at every school.
 The children were prouerlv enuipped on reaching school today and active work and the taking up of studies will begin Monday.
 The teachers have been in conference with Superintendent Murphy and tn air work outlined SO that a most success full year is looked for.
 Superintendent Murphy said today that the enrolment was very large and both the kindergarten and other grades expect a most successful year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
The Mobile Police Board Goe. Into n.
 6ce

Mobile, Oct. l.-(Special.)-E. V. oConnor and E. D. McGraw. police commissioners for the short and Iong term. respectively elected at the Ia st general election took oath of office and were sworn in this morning before act = Ing Judge s H. Bailey. in the absence of Judge Alfred. who is i'll.
 The question of when the commits is the question of whether or not thev will immediately start to work placing officials and -electinR new officers as the city attorney has not as yet given his opinion outlining the duties of the commissioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Governments Monthly Statement
 Shows an Increase.


 Shows an Increase.
 Washington, Oct. 1.-The monthly statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business Septem- Der 30. 1908. the debt. less cash In the Treasury. amounted to $968,263.- $50, which Is an increase for the month of s4.377.0s2.
 The debt Is recapituIated as follows: Interest bearing debt. .. $S97.253, 990 Debt on which interest
 has ceaser, since ma
 turity $S,SZS.lyb Debt bearing interest .. $396.239.037 This amount, however does not in- clude $1,335, ,020,S69 in certificates and treasury notes outstanding which are offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury. held for their redemp- tion.
 The cash in the Treasury is classi- fed as follows:
 Gold reserve .... .. $150.000. 900 trust funds .... ..-... ..$l.335.020.S69 General fund. .- ..ss... $160.001. .S4s In National Bank depos-
 itaries .... $129, 1925, 200 In Treasury of the Phii-
 ippine Islands !. ...... s4.6S7,1O4 Total ..... .... $1,77s,635,0 OPS against which there are demand lia- bilities outstanding amounting to S1,- 45O.5S2,450. which leaves a cash ball. ance on hand of $32s.052.573 Total receipts for the
 month =. l3..sT as..... $4S320ll4 total expenditures. .... s52,s04.0s5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
MIsTREATED HIS WIFE.
Frank Tremer of Mobile Warned b,
 Court.

Mobile. Oct. 1.-(Special.) )-Frank Tremer. well-known white man of this city. was arraigned before the Inferior Court this morning on a charge of threatening his wife. and atter promising the court that he would hereafter let his wife alone, he was dismissed.
 Tremer was arrested on a warrant sworn to by his wife. Annie Tremer. who alleged that he threatened her life.
 When the case was called, the at torney representing Mrs. Tremer sAld that he and the defendant had reache ed and agreement in the matter and that Tremer had promised to let his wife alone, the attorney stating that on this ground Mrs. Tremed wanted the case dismissed.
 Judge Bailey reminded Tremer with the seriousness of the charge and told him that he would dismiss him on the promise to let his wife alone. Tremer had agreed and he was dismissed.
 Judge Bailey told Mrs. Tremer that If her husband worried or threatened her to come to the court and get an- other warrant and he would be prose- cuted.
 Lasker Took Chains.
 Mobile. Oct. Especial )-Tom Lasker, a negro, was given five months in the comfy tail this mornfp~ h.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Public schools Open.

Public schools in the city and coun- ty opened this morning for the term of 190S-09, and according to reports from the city schools. the. attendance shows a large increase over previous yearss .-.. .. .-ae 7. ..-....-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Exports |. september.

Exports from the port of Pensacola during the month of September did not reach a large valuation. due to the small quantity, of lumber and timber shipped to the various foreign coun- tries.
 In fact there has been but few months in the history of the port where the exports of lumber and tim Der have been smaller than the past month. Charters. however. for this month show that the shipments will be about normal, as the foreign markets have advanced to a considerable ex- tent, and many cargoes have been sold.
 The valuations of shipments to the various countries during the month of September. according to reports com piled by custom house officials. are as follows: France. $40,4ss; Germany, s406,466: Italy. s35,090; Netherlands. s27,3S7; England. $379,137: British Honduras, $1,470; Argentina, $14,o0o; British South Africa, $9,0S2; Portu- guest Africa. $3l,152; total. ss44.242.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Oxster Boats start.

With the arrival of Oct 1, the fleet of oyster boats, which have been at their moorings during the summer months. weighed anchor this morning and started out for Escambia and Easy Bays to start fishing for oysters during the winter months.
 While the oyster season opened on Sept. l, under the laws of Florida no oysters can be taken and offered for sale in this State before Oct. l, and as consequence the local oyster fleet could not commence work until this morning.
 A majority of the boats leaving this morning started for Escambia Bay, wh ere the oysters are more plentiful. and bring much better prices in the market. Oystermen who have been going over the oyster beds report that the oysters seem to be pIen ..ful and that the season will be a profitable one. unless rough weather Is encoun- tered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Cities was the subject today at the first session of the twelfth annual con- vention of the League of American Mu- nicipalities. Officials of several cites read papers on the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
RIchard Croknr r1om,ur

New York, Oct. I.-That Richard Croker. the former Tammany leader, will come to New York shortly after the election announcement Is made by his son, Richard. Jr.. on his arrival from Europe today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

The first meeting for the coming season was held today at the Sea mans Bethel with the new chaplain. MT Moseley who comes from Portland. Me. Only routine business was trans acted and a committee appointed foi the concert. which will be held the third Thursday in each month. The off, cers for the ensuing year are: Presi- dent, Mrs. J. Strachan Barrett; Vice President, Miss Virginia Thomas: Treasurer, Mrs. H. A. Stanton; Secre- tary. Mrs. Daisy Harlee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Mir and Mrs. k. L. McGowan ano family will arrive here this week from Hattiesburg, Miss. and will make their home in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Malaria Causes Loss of Appetite. The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and children. 6ee. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Mrs. John Kennedy is expected home this week from a visit to her sister Mrs John R. Hopkins. in Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
rAeatre Party at Lyric.

Mobile, Oct. Especial )--Some or sthe attractive m embers of the Excep- ton Club enjoyed a theatre party at the Lyric tonight to witness the ex- ceilent performance of The Man on the Box"
 The guests. who were chaperoned by Misses Elaine Eichols and Zerline Well, were: Misses Ethel Schwarz. Lu- cille zelnicker. Pauline Lichtback, Flu genie Marx, Melaine Marx, Doris Well and Ruth Rosenbaum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Thnrsllax Hrfage.

! The last meeting of the Thursday Bridge, until November, was held this afternoon with Mrs. Richard Sadler as hostess The struggle was reduced to one table of members, Mrs. Henry Hail, Jr.. Mrs. Cary Butt. Mrs. Goode and Mrs. Tebbitts, and the prize was A drawn work tray cover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
MOBILE MEDICAL COLLEGE.
Students Have Begun to Enroll fo
 Fall Term.

Fall Term.
 Mobile. Oct. Especial. )--Students began enrolling at the Mobile Medical College at noon today, and it Is ex- pected that the attendance this year will eclipse all former years, as the enrolment so far is regarded as heavy. pr. Goode, dean of the college, acted as the enrolling officer and students from all parts of the country will at- tend the college this year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

League of Municipalities. Omaha, Oct. 1.-"Home Rule for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Rsrtbday Party.

John Emmett Powers celebrated his third birthday yesterday afternoon al the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Max Hamburger. with q party from to 5 o'clock.
 The little folks found endless amuse- ment in a number of games. arter which they were marched into the din- ing room, where the table was lovely in pink 2nd white flowers and beau tiful birthday cake, with three pink candles and streamers of pink ribbons. which were carried to each plate, ana when pulled by the happy young guests, there was found a pretty sou yenir attached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
RESURRECTION DAY.
COMMISSIONERS SWORN.

Hesurrect last falls suits today and send to HOlt's Dye Works. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Mr W. M. Marshall will give a yachting party tomorrow afternoon in honor of Miss Florence Davidson.