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The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Some OF our republican friends have
been placed in an embarrassing posi-
tion in relation to advocating a law to
guarantee bank deposits. Their candi-
date for president ridicules the idea.
but the recent state convention of the
republicans in Denver endorsed this
idea of Mr. Bryan's. Mr.. Taft says that
he favors the election of senator's by
the direct vote of the people, but for
some unaccountable reason. the late re-
publican convention in Mesa county. as
well as the state convention in Dem
YER failed to refer to this popular idea.
Can it be possible that Brother Horace
entirely forgot the subject. or was the
omission Intentional? Perish the
thought
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18
TROOPS TO LEAVE
Especial to The Sentinel }

Havana, Sept. 17.-It is now APP
parently decided that the United
States troops will evacuate Cuba on
January IS of next year, President
Roosevelt having agreed with Cuban
leaders on that date. AS the day
will mark the birth anniversary of
lose Marti, the Cuban patriot, as
well as the return of self-govern-
ment, great celebration will prob
ably be held
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18
LOCAL POLITICAL NOTES.

The Morning yellow admits that the
county ticket put up by the democrats
is good one and for that very reason
concludes. from a republican stand
point that the people will not support
H. Had the Big Five in times past
shown little more consideration for
the wishes of the rank and nle OF
their party and always put up good
ticket. their party would not have suf-
fered the loss of confidence now so
apparent
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18
Hi HENRY VERY ILL
Especial to The Sentinel.

Boise, Idaho, Sept. 17.-Hi Henry,
the veteran minstrel, lies at his home
in Horseshoe Bend, twenty-five miles
from here, in critical condition
from apopleXy. He was stricken last
Sunday and has steadily grown
worse until now practically all hope
for his recovery has been abandoned
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

You will need something more
than a refreshing Merry Widow
these sultry days. Consult Hilbert
& Kicks.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

NJ q. Delaplain. f.. NJ Slocomb and
]. IL. Rankin returned from Montrose
last evening. where they attended the
session of the Colorado State CONNER
cal Association and also visited the
Montrose fair Mr.. Rankin was made
a member of the executive committee
of the association.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Are your clothes al ready? Don't
they need some cleaning and pressing
thing. We will remove all spots and
dirt 125 South Fifth street. Phone
Black G62.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

We have just received a car of the
old reliable Front Rank furnaces,
and are now prepared to do your
heating work promptly. j. II. Lane.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

we've sotteR INTO the naDTt Of do
az high plumbing at low grade pr
80 can -nd sae f Mckenzie
s4S Colorado avenue: phone Red
asN
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

with DE Taft Parker sitting on the
lid the Guggenhcim barrel will be in
danger of spriuging a leak.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Full line of drugs, patent medi-
cines. perfumes, soaps. toilet articles
cigars, tobacco, etc, at Vantlorn
Drug Company, SOL Main.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

We clean and press iadies' white
'ool skirts and Jackets and guarRn-
avery garment The Suitorium
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Johnny Fry can now come home au'
exhibit his dome of thought The Vot
crs will do the rest.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

1t would be too bad to deprive the
citizens of our sister city of the genial
winter months. y hard frost is pre-
dicted in his vicinity early in Novcm
her,
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Drop in and get cigar at Van
Horns drug store. SOL Main.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Something new in orchard cult
vators. Come in and see sample
Rhinehart.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18
PRACTICAL TAILOR
Have your Fall Suit made by
SPIKA, THE TAILOR.

Style and perfect fit guaranteed.
Also Cleaning, Pressing and
Repairing.
Under Grand Valley National Bank.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

No iLsLaH conpreis patn ron
shipment. J. r. Mckenzie, b45 Co
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

We have had fifteen years expert
ence in the drug business. You can
trust us with your prescriptions.
VanHorn Drug Company. 551 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

The fair is here. If you have
skirt or suit you want cleaned an'
pressed. phone Black 662. Work calle'
for and delivered.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Call US up ~nop yus WANT
plumber on tnat rush job. J. E. No
Kenzie. phone Red 1hI: s+s Com
RADIO
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Nicoll f. johnson. travelling passcn
ger agent for the Santa Fe. was in the
city yesterday on one of his regular
trips in the interest of the system he
represents.
The daily sentinel., 1908-09-18

Tonight the board of directors of thu
Chamber of Commerce will meet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
Sadie, Flipper's niece. ...s
Miss Winifred Higgins
Mrs Barton. Miss Amy Rannells
Agnes, her daughter, .....s,.
.........,.... Miss Matte Gregory
Patsey, maid at Flipper's.
......... Miss Henrietta Glaser
Susan, maid at Barton's. s...
,s.,M Miss Henrietta Glaser
Water Commission

AT the regular monthly meeting Of
the water commission last night all
OF the members were present except
Messrs, Fisher and Trenchard. The
meeting was dvoted mainly to a con.
sidration of routine matters, though
the question Of the proposed new
metal-pipe line was discussed more
|or less. Nothing definite will be
done with this matter, however, UNI
til the engineers plans and specihca-
tions are received. It was voted last
lnighg to change the regular meeting
might from the FIRST Tuesday in the
month to the FIRST Monday. The re-
port Of the clerk, Mr.. Lounsberry,
for the month Of September showed
a total business Of $4l55.2s The total
cash collections were $442ls5. The
|treasurer's statement showed a bal
ance on hand in the general fund on
September 80 Of $4l.4o7.ls. The re-
port Of the assistant superintendent,
Mr. Johnson, was read and placed on
file. The regular pay roll for Sep
tember amounted to $So5.7s. and the
September bills aggregated $4,000,
City Surveyor A. S. Tee reported
that Contractor Chris Larson had
completed the work Of improving
the grounds at reservoir No. !, with
the exception Of the fences. and it
was ordered that he be paid $500 on
account. The chairman and clerk
were authorized to pay the Fat Buck
Greek pay roll for the current month
when the work shall have been COM
pleted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
eathsrlna Roses.

I've gathered roses and the like In
many glad and golden Junes, but now,
as down the world | hike, my weary
hands are filed with prunes. I've gath
cred roses DER and DER, and some
were white and some were red, but
when took them to the store the
grocer wanted eggs instead. gather
ed roses long ago, in other days, In
other scenes, and people said, "You
ought to 90 and dig the weeds out Of
your beans" A million roses bloomed
and died; a million more viii die to-
day. That man is wise who lets them
slide and gathers up the bales Of hay.
-Emporia Gazette.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
Ono Tronhla Aftar Anothar.

II have Just found out about the
woman opposite me after two years Of
mystery and anxiety" said the fat
dweller. "She is a pretty, fat, rolly
poly woman with a white complexion
who sits at her window half Of her
time doing nothing. She has q boy Of
about ten. Her life seemed so simple
and still ! didn't see how she lived
Evidently she didn't support hus-
band, but who supported herr The
thing worried me, but last night I
found how it was. Her husband Is a
violin player who plays all night long at
some concert hall and sleeps heliyeIong
day. I'd rather work for my living
than keep the house quiet for a hus-
band who has to sleep all day, then
gets up just at the time you want to
60 out for little rolllcking and plays
the violin somewhere" New York
Press.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
A Bad prsam.

1t Is not likely that any English
speaking people understand 80 keen
and punctillous devotion to the nice
ties Of language as that which charac-
terizes the French grammarlans. We
may help ourselves to understand 1t
perhaps by reading a story told Of III.
Lamany.
One night he awoke and sprang out
Of bed with a wild cry. His wife came
running. He was in alarm and de
spair.
why, what is the matter" she
gasped.
II dreamed" said the professor.
"oh, had a horrible, a heartrendlDg
dreamw
What was itT'
II dreamed I was talking, and dis
tinctly heard myself utter sentence
which had a grammatical error In itl''
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
FOOLED BOTH WAYS.
This Experience 81 Visitor Ii I'M
nAslo Asylun.


This Experience Of Visitor II L.u-
nAtlo Asylum.
II was staying" says a writer Ia the
Liverpool Mercury, with an uncle who
was on very friendly terms with 4
doctor who kept d private asylum and
who occasionally gave a dance for the
patients, while also inviting somo o.
his friends. M
During my visit we received an In.
vitatlon, and on the appointed evening
we arrived to tlnd the room crowded
with people all In evening dress.
my FIRST partner was q man whom /
thought looked decidedly queer, such d
restless, hunted expression In his eyes.
and occasionally during the dance
he stopped and glanced searchlngly
around. Dear me, how glad | was
when the dance was over, and, making
some excuse. hurried away. only to
run up against my hostess and to be
introduced to my second partner.
"Ah, me. what d handsome man, and,
girl-llke, / fell head over ears In love. !
put out my most bewitchlng ways and
hoped looked my best and took care
that helped him fnd d cory corner for
the sit-out.
1T was delightful, and I was Just Ia
menting that 1t was about time for the
next dance when, horrors, clutchlng
hold Of my hand and frantically way.
ing his other hand. he started roaring
out texts, when suddenly, to my relief
and astonishment, who should come up,
followed BY two men, but my first part.
ner, whom I found to be a doctor, while
my handsome partner was a religious
maniacl''
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
AUSTRALIAN RAIN.
When It Does Fall It Pours Down In !
Perfect Flood.

When 1t Does Fall It Pours Down IN .
Perfect Flood,
How different things are In the old
world trota what they are In the far
away tropicc.
''They had no rain here for a fort
night, and they called II a droughtF'
wrote an Australian from Scotland In
a scornfully superior tone calculated
to induce the belief that It never rains
In Australia and that droughts last a
hundred years, Not so. Australia Is
the land Of contrasts. A drought has
lasted for seven years But what II
there even In Scotland to compare with
the persistency Of Australian rain
when 1t does see fit to falIi
For eleven weeks without stopping
did the rain continue to moisten the
dry places OF Sydney some years ago
washing out most cruelty the brief.
bright season Of winter, when the Aus
tralian looks for living instead OF ex-
istence and peace instead of pressure.
And what rain! II shot from the clouds
like arrows, and the whole world was
a battlefield during that July. AS the
arrows darted into the earth the. earth
rose and dashed into the afr. and rain
and mud met and grappled with each
other day after day, night after night,
week after week. And the battle was
neither to the rain nor to the mud. A
strange and horrid situation arrived.
Sydney ran clean out Of galoches.
For two weeks not galoche was to
be had in the rain drenched city for
love or money. Then a fresh shipload
arrived from somewhere or other. And
shen-the rain stopped!-London Mail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI
IN TREATR|CALS
aTHE TRIALS OF Mr.. FLIPPERs
WILL BE PRODUCED AT
ASTORIA THEATRE

On next Friday evening at the
Astoria Theatre, eThe Trials Of Mr..
Flippera will be given at the AS
toria Theatre, BY number Of young
ex-students Of the Astoria High
School, This is being given for the
benefit Of the High School Football
team, the proceeds from which will
GO to outfit the team and pay the
necessary expenses incurred during
the season.
"The Trials Of Mr.. Flipper" is a
three-act farcial comedy, keeping the
audience in a continual uproar Mr.,
Rives Emerson in the title role ard
Miss Fanny Gregory as Mrs Flipper
are all that can be desired and their
presence insures the success Of the
play
The case Of characters are as fol-
lows:
Mr. Valentine Flipper, a retired mer-
chant with a second wife and subtle
secret Mr.. Rives Emerson
Wilmington, his son by former
raarriage Il. Mr.. Yvon Guilliume
Professor Barton. Mr. Joseph Leahy
Geofrey. his son. . Mr.. L. Rogers
Burton, the stranger. C. Schmidke
Peter Jones, the new groom
,.......,..,.... Mr.. T Whitman
Adam Quick, a detective. ..
..............Mr Mfr. Lvon Guiiliume
Shorter, the cabman. ......
................ Mr.. Henry Skibbe
John, 4 footman retained. .......
....-...........Mr. VIM. Wooten
Mike, a servant discharged ...
....,.Mr. Joseph Leaby
Black, lawyers clerk. Mr. H. Skbbe
Mrs, Flipper, aged so, left an or
phan at IS. Miss Fanny Gregory
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
Setting Il Riqht.

'In your paper this morning, sir,
you called me bum actor want
an explanation"
II shall be happy to explain, young
man. That word actor was inserted
by the proofreader, who thought / had
omitted 1t accidentally. | shall take
care that 1t doesn't happen again" -
Chicago Tribune.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

q single feature Of the modern toni
serial parior at that house; and every
new device in the way Of perfect
comfort and service Is constantly add.
cd as II develops. The latest Is an
expert bootblack, the best in the
business; qualification that makes
his employment really modern.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
couIdn,t Miss tha Chance.

One scarcely looks for humor in an
undertaken, but that this, like most
rules, has its exceptions was proved
recently in Scotland. A tract distrib-
utter had affixed this text to a tree on
the highroad, ut % appointed to man
once to die" This was too good an
opportunity to be missed by the local
puTveyor OF cofins, who promptly
added the following announcement:
Funerals economically furnished by
Blank"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
The Palace Restaurant.

ANY phase Of hunger can be daintily
gratifed at any hour Of the day Or
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
of the positive best. Private dining
rooms for ladies. One call inspires
regular custom. Try H. Commercial
street, opposite Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

NAME MEANS SOMETHING.

When A. +. Petersen built and
named the Modern" barber shop, he
meant that It should stand for what
it was called. No patron has missed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

Women" declared she, "have big
ger intellects than men"
Il won't dispute It," responded be.
"a man can't wear footgear that has
to be kept on by mental power alone"
Kansas City Journal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
important Meeting.

A special meeting Of the stockhold-
ers and members of the Astoria
Amateur Athletic Association is call
ed to meet at the CIatsop County
Court House, Circuit Court rooms,
on Thursday, October 18th, at 7:30
p. m, for purposes Of reorganization.
The presence Of each stockholder
and member is necessary in order to
transact business Of vital importance.
G. G. FULTON,
President.
H. F. PRAEL,
Vice-President.
l0-l3-3t
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
The Clean Man

The man who delights in personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo, haircut, and bath, in AS.
toria, always goes to the Occident
barber shop for these things x and
gets them at their best,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
Halrbreadth.

Stella-I suppose you have had many
hairbreadth escapes? Knicker- Yes; a
woman's coiffure was all that kept me
from seeing play once. Harper's
Bazar.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
NEW TO-DAY
COAL AND WOOD

II you want a good load Of fir or
boxwood, or Of coal, ring up Kelly the
COAL AND WOOD DEALER
Good houshold and steam coal deliy-
cred at $3.50.
Phone Main 21ol, Barn, 18th q Duane
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

The very best board to be obtained
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

Try our own mixture Of coffee-the
j. r. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co., grocers Phone Mai
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14

The amity that wisdom limits not,
folly may easily unite Shakespeare.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-14
Ont Ear Snnsrintendent.

H. E. Steffens hereby makes for
NAL announcement Of his candidacy
for the nomination for the Office Of
street superintendent Of the City Of
Astoria, before the Republican
primaries Of said city, to be held on
the 9th day Of November, 1908.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For the Legislature.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Legislature from Lexing-
ton county, and I will abide by the rules
governing the Democratic primary.
Joseph L. Amick.
William W. Hawes is hereby an
nounced as a candidate for the House
of Representatives from Lexington
county and pledges himself to abide the
result Of the Democratic primary.
I hereby announce myself candidate
for the House of Representatives from
Lexington county and will abide by the
result of the Democratic PRIMARY elec-
ton. w. h. Lowe.
J. Brooks Wingard is hereby an
nounced as candidate for the House
of Representatives of South Carolina
from Lexington county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
The friends of R. L. Shuler hereby
announce him a candidate for the
House of Representatives and pledge
him to abide by the result of the Dem
'ocratic primary election.
hereby announce myself as a can
didate for the Legislature for Lexing-
ton county, subject to the rules govern
ing the Democratic primary.
Isaac Edwards.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17

The withdrawal of D. G. Hayward
from the senatorial race and the en-
trance of Mayor R. Goodwin Rhett of
Charleston, has caused great deal of
discussion among the voters and poll
ticians of the state. In this issue Of
The Dispatch will be found the an
nouncement of Mr.. Rhett. He may
not be the equal of Mr.. Hayward
when it comes to shaking hands, but
that he is the peer of any man in South
Carolina when it comes to ability and
manliness, is not questioned. AS
mayor of Charleston he has managed
the affairs of that city i'll manner
that has attracted wide attention and
caused much favorable comment. He
is identified with many business en-
terprises in Charleston and is recog--
nized as one of the leading citizens of
that progressive old city.
Mayor Rhett is a gentleman of
charming and attractive personality
and no doubt will give a good account
of himself on the stump.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For the Senate.

Recognizing the ability and fitness OF
MI. G. A. Guignard, of New Brookland,
we hereby announce him as candidate
for State Senator from Lexington county
and pledge him to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
Many friends.
The friends of Col. G. T. Graham
announce him a candidate for the State
Senate and pledge him to abide the re-
suits of the Democratic primary.
I thereby announce myself candidate
for the State Senate from Lexington
county and will abide by the result OF
the Democratic primary.
w. II. Sharpe.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For Supt. of Education.

thereby announce myself candidate
for County Superintendent Of Education
and pledge myself to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary election and
support the nominees thereof
Barrett Jones.
The many friends of Prof. John D.
Farr, recognizing his distinguished ser
vices as an educator, hereby announce
him as candidate for the office OF
County Superintendent Of Education OF
Lexington county and pledge him to
abide by the result Of the Democratic
primary.
A. D. Martin hereby announces him
self a candidate for the Office of County
Superintendent of Education and will
abide by the result Of the ensuing pri-
mary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For County Commissioner.

thereby announce myself candidate
for County Commissioner of Lexington
county, subject to the rules and regu-
lations of the Democratic primary.
S. Isufus Smith.
The name Of J. T. Sawyer is an
nounced as a candidate for County
Commissioner and is pledged to abide
the result Of the primary election.
Old Veteran.
The friends of J. Y. Gunter announce
him as a candidate for County Commits
sioner, and pledge him to abide the re-
suit of the primary election.
The friends of Henry W. Taylor an
nounce him as a candidate for County
Commissioner, subject to the rules of
the Democratic primary.
Upon the solicitation of my many
friends I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office Of County Com
missioner of Lexington county subject
to the rules of the Democratic primary.
w. Toland Craps.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For County Treasurer.

respectfully announce myself can
didate for the nomination for the Office
of Treasurer of Lexington county, sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic pri-
mary. j. M. Malpass.
The many friends Of Esaias L. Wing
ard, recognizing his integrity and abil-
ity and faithful services in the past,
hereby announce him as candidate for
County Treasurer of Lexington county
and pledge him to abide the result OF
the Democratic primary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1908-06-17
For County Supervisor.

The many friends Of John W. Frye
knowing his qualifications, announce
him as a candidate for County Super
visor, and pledge him to abide the re-
suit of the primary election.
Isaiah Hallrlan is hereby announced
a candidate for the office Of Supervisor
of Lexington county, and Will abide by
the result of the Democratic primary.
The many friends of Mr.. n. H. Hite
announce him as candidate for Super
visor and pledge him to abide the re-
suit of the primary election.
The many friends Of Geo. H. Koon,
recognizing his valuable services as
Supervisor, announce him as cardl-
date for reelection and pledge him to
abide the result of the ensuing primary
election.
James W. Shealy is hereby announced
a candidate for Supervisor of Lexington
county and will abide the result OF the
Democratic primary.
Recognizing the faithful services OF
G.. A. Goodwin as county commissioner
for two terms several years ago, his
friends announce him as candidate Tor
Supervisor and pledge him to abide the
result of the Democratic primary.
thereby announce myself candidate
for Supervisor of Lexington county sub
iect to the rules and regulations govern
ing the Democratic primary.
Azariah Taylor.
hereby announce myself candidate
for County Supervisor subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
T. Fl. Rawl.
The friendsof Louis j. Langtord, rec
ocnizing his faithful services i'll the past,
hereby announce him as candidate 1oi
Supervisor Of Lexington county, ano
pledge him to abide the result OF the
primary election.