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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09

Captain and Mrs. Phisterer OF Fort
Columbia, were visitors in Astoria yes
terday, returning to the post on the
evening run of the Major Guy Howard
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09

The man who does not advertise be-
cause he tried it and failed, should throw
away his cigar because the light went
out.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09

The man who does not advertise be.
cause it coss money, should quit paying
rent for the same reason.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09

The man who does not ADVERSE be-
cause he doesn't know how himself,
ought to sop eating because he can't
cook.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09

The man who does not advertise be-
cause his grandfather did not, ought to
wear knee breeches and queue,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09
A DOLLAR SAVED
NxyE,gtisS is A DOLLAR EARNED

We pay interest twice n year in our
savings department, You receive a
passbook on which you can deposit
and draw out as is convenient.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-01-09
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, 1908-01-09

Your grocer returns your money II you don't
Ike Schilling's Best we pay him.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
CHAPTER XII.
! Receive a Call.

Going to bed at three o'clock on a
winter morning In a house whose
ways are disquieting, after a duel in
which you escaped whole only by
sheer good luck, does not fit one for
sleep. When finally drew the covers
over me 1t was to lie and speculate
upon the events of the night in con-
nection with the history of the few
weeks had spent at Glenarm. Larry
had suggested in New York that Pick
ering was playing some deep game,
and !, myself, could not accept Pick
ering's statement that my grandfath-
er's large fortune had proved to be a
myth. II Pickering had not stolen or
dissipated 1t, where was it concealed?
Morgan was undoubtedly looking for
something of value or he would not
risk his life In the business; and it
was quite possible that he was EN-.
ployed by Pickering to search for hid
den property. This idea took strong
hold of me, the more readily, I fear,
since | had alwaye been axious to see
evil in Pickering. There was. to be
sure, the unknown alternative heir.
but neither she nor Sister Theresa
was, | imagined, person capable of
hiring an assassin to kill me.
On reflection I dismissed the idea
of appealing to the county authorities.
and | never regretted that resolution.
The seat of Wabana county was 20
miles away, the processes of law were
unfamiliar, and | wished to avoid pub.
licity. Morgan might, of course. have
been easily disposed of by an appeal
to the Anmandale constable, but now
that | suspected Pickering of treach-
cry the caretaker's Importance dwin.
died. I had wanted all my life for a
chance at Arthur Pickering, and in
this affair / hoped to draw him into
the open and settle with him.
l slept presently but woke at my
usual hour, and after tub felt ready
for another day. Bates served me
as usual, breakfast that gave a fair
aspect to the morning. | was alert
for any sign of perturbation In him;
but | had already decided that |
might as we'll look for emotion In a
stone wall as in this placid, colorless
serving man. had no reason to sus-
pect him of completely in the nights
affair, but hat 10 faith In him, and
merely waited until he should show
his hand.
BY my plate next morning found
this note, written In clear, bold
woman's hand:
sThe Sisters of st Agatha trust |
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
OFFICE PERSONALITIES.

The Observation-Disclosures; absorbs a
great deal
The Desk-Receptive, sympathetic;
likes to be leaned on.
The k-Well-Extremely versatile.
can write wrong or wrong write.
The cissors-Sarcastic and ma
licious; very cutting and ever willing
to separate.
The te-Pot-Persistent, persever.
ing; possesses the faculty vi sticking
to things.
The Pen-Enterprising, ambitious;
ever waits for an opportunity to make
It's mark.
The asket-lntemperate, ag,
gressiye; frequently gets full, and Is
fond of scraps.
The Writing Paper Diminutive
quiet; can easily be covered, and al.
ways remains stationery.
The Calendar-Contemporaneous,
but lazy; always up to date, but fire.
Guently takes month off.
The Revolving Chair-Retrogressi
but philanthropic; goes backward, but
Is always ready to do good turn
Judge.
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Il fear there's big joke involved In
the hidden treasure" I replied. I'm
so busy staying at home to guard II
that | have no time for social recrea
ton"
He looked at me quickly to see
whether I was joking His eyes were
steady and earnest. The Reverend
Paul Stoddard impressed me more and
more agreeably. There was sugges'
ton of quiet strength about him that
drew me to him.
Il suppose every one about here
thinks of nothing but that I'm at Glen
arm to earn my inheritance. My resi-
dence here must look pretty sordid
from the outside"
Mr.. Glenarm's will is a matter of
record in the county, of course. But
you are too hard on yourself. It's no
body's business if your grandfather
wished to visit his whims on you. l
should say, in my own case, that |
don't consider it any of my business
what you are here for | didn't come
over to annoy you or to pry into your
affairs. | get lonely now and then
and thought I'd like to establish neigh
borly relations"
THANK you; appreciate your COM
ing very much, and my heart warm
ed under the manifest kindness of the
man.
And hope"-he spoke for the first
time with restraint hope nothing
will prevent your knowing Sister
Theresa and Miss Devereux. They
are interesting and charming--the
only women about here of your own
social status"
My liking for him abated slightly.
He might be detective, represent
ing the alternative heir, for all / knew
and possibly Sister Theresa was a
party to the ,~>spiracy to drive me
away.
I'm time, no doubt, in time, shall
know them" | answered evasively.
ooh, quite as you like"--and he
changed the subject. We talked of
many things-of outdoor sports, with
which he showed great familiarity, OF
universities, of travel and adventure.
Columbia was his alma mater, but he
had spent two years at Oxford.
<To BE CoNTINUED.)
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
AN ADVERTISING TRICK FoF
WESTERN FARMERS.
Real Estate Agents" Go After
Men with Land for Sale and
Reap Rich Harvest.

A smooth scheme for separating
farmers from their money has been
worked with much success In South
Dakota An oily CRATER calls on a
farmer and makes a bid for his land.
The figures are absurdly low at first,
but by degrees are raised as high as
$50 an acre, and the farmer consents.
Then the visitor explains that he Is
only an agent, but that he can sell the
land at the price named If the owner
Will agree to pay for advertising at
the rate of fifty cents an acre. The
agent promises orally that the adj
vertising money will not be payable
until the land is sold, but this stipula-
ton is not contained In contract
that the farmer signs.
In few days he receives copy of
an ad and not over-courteous demand
for money 1t is said that twenty
two agriculturists were caught with
this bait in Brown County and that
one of them gave up ss2O. Others de-
clare holly that they will not pay but
they will make fight In the courts.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
changeabIe Weather.

Maine Man (finishing story
Yes, sir killed that bear with
nothin' but this little jackknife.
Guess you never he'd a tussle with a
bear, did We?
New York Liar-Oh, yes. / was
out fishing one day on Staten island
when big bear made rush for me
and knocked the pole from my hand,
leaving me without even that means
of defense. Well, sir, / grabbed that
bear, threw him down, and held him
there until he froze to death.
Maine Man (gasping)-I might "a
done that many time myself, but
the weather up our way don't change
so quick as 1t does here.--New York
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
RSERlAIQ
THE HOUSE OF
A THOUSAND
CANDLES
By MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Author Of THE MAIN CHANCE" ZELDA
CAMERON" Etc.
Copyright 1905 by Bobbs- Merrill Co.
CHAPTER discontinued.

CHAPTER x.-Continued.
gathered up the fragments of Nor
gan's lantern and went back to the IL
brary. The lights in half the candle
sticks had sputtered out / extin-
guished the remainder and started to
my room.
Then, in the great dark hall, heard
a muffled tread as of some one follow
ing me-not ON the broad staircase,
nor in any place | could identify--yet
Enthusiastically on steps of some sort
beneath or above me. My nerves
were already keyed to a breaking
pitch, and the ghost-like tread in the
wall angered me. Morgan, or his ally,
Bates, undoubtedly, o reflected, at
some new trick. | ran into my room,
found heavy walking stick and set
off for Bates room on the third floor.
1t was always easy to attribute any
sort of mischief to the fellow, and
undoubtedly he was crawling through
the house somewhere on an errand
that BODIED no good TO me-
1t was now past two o'clock and he
should have been asleep and out of
the way long ago. crept to his room
and threw open the door without, |
must say, the slightest idea of find
ing him there. But Bates, the enigma
Bates, the Incompatible cook, the per-
feet servant, sat at table, the light
of several candles falling on a book
over which he was bent with that
maddening gravity he had never yet
in my presence thrown off.
He rose at once, stood at attention,
inclining his head slightly
yes, Mr.. Glenarm."
Eyes, the DEVIL" I roared at him.
astonished at finding him-sorry,
must say, that he was there. The
stick fell from my hands. | did not
doubt he knew perfectly well that l
had some purpose in breaking in upon
him. | was baffied and in my rage
fioundered for words to explain my
self.
Il thought | heard some one in the
house. don't want you proving
about in the night, do you hear?"
Certainly not, sir" he replied in
grieved tone.
| glanced at the book he had been
reading. 1t was a volume of Shakes
peare's comedies, open at the first
scene of the last act of Winters
Tale"
Quite pretty bit of work that,
should say he remarked. 1T was
one of my late masters favorites."
Go to the DEVIL" | bawled at him,
and went down to my room and
slammed the door In rage and
chagrin.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
.-rne reverend Paul stoddard, sir"

Tine reverend Paul Stoddard sir"
The chaplain of ST. Agatha's was a
big fellow, as I had remarked ON the
occasion of his interview with Olivia
Gladys Armstrong by the wall. His
light brown hair was close-cut; his
smooth shaven face was bright with
tho freshness Of youth Here was a
sturdy young apostle without frills,
but with vigorous grip that left my
hand tingling. His voice was deep
and musical-a voice that suggested
sincerity and inspired confidence.
I'm afraid haven't been neigh
borly, Mr.. Glenarm | was called
away from home few days ago after
heard of your arrival, and have
just got back. | blew in yesterday
with the snow storm"
He folded his arms easily and
looked at me with cheerful directness,
as though politely specializing as to
what manner of man might be.
at was a fine storm; got great
day, out of it," | said "An Indiana
snow storm is something l have never
experienced before"
This is my second winter. | came
out here because | wished to do some
reading and thought I'd rather do it
alone in a university"
"Studious habits are rather forced
on one out here, | should say. In my
own case my course of reading is all
cut out for me-"
1.-THE Glenarm collection is famous
the best in the country, easily Mr.
Glenarm, your grandfather was GER
tainly an enthusiast. l met him sew
eral times. though he was trifie hard
to meet!"-and the clergyman smiled.
"My grandfather had his whims;
but he was fine, generous-hearted
old gentleman" | said.
You haven't been on our side of
the wall yet? Well, promise not to
modest your hidden treasure If you'll
be neighborly," and he laughed mer-
rily.
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that the intrusion upon his grounds
by Miss Armstrong, one OF the stu
dents, has caused Mr.. Glenarm no an,
noyance. The Sisters beg that this
infraction of their discipline will be
overlooked and they assure Mr.. Glen
arm that it will not recur."
An unnecessary apology! The rote
paper was of the best quality. AT
the head of the page st. Agatha's,
Annandale" was embossed in purple.
One of the sisters | had seen beyond
the wall undoubtedly wrote it--possi-
bly, Sister Theresa herself. A clever
woman, that! Thoroughly capable of
plucking money from guileless old
gentlemen! Poor Olivia! born for
freedom, but doomed to a pent-up ex-
istence with lot of nuns | resolved
to send her box of candy sometime
just to annoy her guardians. Then
my own affairs claimed attention.
Bates" / asked, do you know
what Mr.. Glenarm did with the plans
for this house?"
He started slightly. | should not
have noticed it if | had not been so
keen for his answer.
mo, sir. can't put my hand upon
them, sir"
That's all very well, Bates, but you
didn't answer my question. Do you
know where they are? I'll put my
hand on them If you will kindly tell
me where they're kept"
II fear very much, Mr.. Glenarm,
that they have been destroyed. ! tried
to find them before you came, to tell
you the whole truth, sir; but they
must have been put out of the way"
That's very interesting, Bates. VIII
you kindly tell me whom you suspect
of destroying them? The toast again,
please
His hand shook as he passed the
plate.
Il hardly like to say, sir, when it's
only a suspicion"
"Of course / shouldn't ask you to
incriminate yourself. but I'll have to
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
damn Your Pardon, and Go onI"

insist on my question. 1t may have
occurred to you, Bates, that in sense
in sense, mind you-I'm the mas
ter here"
well, should say, II you press me
that fear Mr.. Glenarm, your grand
father, burned the plans when he left
here the last time. | hope you will
pardon me, sir, for seeming to reflect
upon him"
Reflect upon the devil! What was
his idea, do you SUPPOSE"
Il think, sir, if you will pardon
Don't be so fussy!" I snapped
Damn your pardon, and go on"
HE wanted you to study out the
place for yourself, sir. 1t was dear
to his heart this house. He set his
heart upon having you enjoy it"
81 like the word-go ahead"
And | suppose there are things
about it that he wished you to learn
for yourself
"You know them, of course, and are
watching me when I'm hot and cold,
watching me to see when I'm hot and
cold. like kids at a child's game"
The fellow turned and faced me
across the table.
"Mr. Glenarm, as ! hope God may
be merciful to me in the last judg-
ment, don't know any more about it
than you do"
you were here with Mr.. Glenarm
all the time he was building the house,
but you never saw walls built that
weren't what they appeared to be, or
doors made that didn't lead any
where"
summoned all my irony and con-
tempt for this arraignment. He lifted
his hand as though making oath.
"As God sees me, that is all true. /
was here to care for the dead masters
comfort and not to spy on him, sir"
And Morgan, your friend, what
about him."
Il wish | knew, sir"
Il wish to the devil you did" and
flung out of the room aud into the IL
brary.
At IL o'clock | heard a pounding
at the great front door and Bates came
to announce a caller, who was now
stamping the snow from his shoes
audibly In the outer hall.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
An Object Lesson.

Miranda" said the mistress, you
are a good cook, and just know that
you are too good for us to keep. Some
man will come along one OF these days
and induce you to marry him."
20, no, num-" answered Miranda,
iervently. 1--WE lived with you and
your 'usband too long to want ever to
get married"
There are two conclusions to be
drawn from the reply of the faithful
servant; one is that she was loyal to
her employers, the other Is as 1t
may be.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
cuTicuRA CURED FOUR
Southern Woman Suffered with Itch.
ing, Burning Rash--Three Little
Babies Had Skin Troubles.

my baby had running sore on his
neck and nothing that did for 1t took
effect until | used Cuticura My face
was nearly full OF letter or some sim
liar skin disease. 1t would itch and
burn so that | could hardly stand 1t.
Two cakes of Cuticura Soap and a box
of Cuticura Ointment cured me. Two
years after 1t broke out on my hands
and wrist. Sometimes / would go
nearly crazy for 1t itched 30 badly I
went back to my old standby, that
had never failed me--one set OF Cuti-
cura Remedies did the work. One
set also cured my uncle's baby whose
head was cake of sores, and another
baby who was in the same fix. Mrs.
Lille Wilcher. ITO Eleventh ST., Chat
tanooga, Tenn, Feb 16, 1907"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
Understood Both.

Indulgent Father-My son, your ed
ucation has cost me $4,000. | have
spent oil have and you must now go
right to work and earn living at
something you understand
Finished Son-Well, father, which
would you rather have me be, base
ball pitcher or billiard marker?---
New York Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
The Old "Bjrch "

Church, see 1t Is said that Juniper
Is said to be the most durable OF
woods.
Gotham--And yet, SO far as my
recollection goes--and 1t stretches
away back to little red country
charlottesville birch Is the first
wood I came in contact with, be-
lieve.--1onkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
COMPLAINTS MANY AND VARIED.
Complete Harmony Had to Obtain
In Organizations.

"All clubs" said the secretary, keep
complaint books, and some of the COM
plants set down In them are funny.
In our book yesterday member COM
planned that the hot water was al
ways cold, and moreover, there never
was any
"A novelist last week had the nerve
to complain that his last new novel
hadn't been added to the club library.
Young swells sometimes complain
about the club wines and cigarettes
and cigars In order to introduce brands
that they are touting for on the sly.
Sometimes anonymous scandal soils
the complaint books pages. Thus. last
year, appeared this entry about very
popular member:
Maj. Hawkins Is flirting with too
many of our wives. BY the way, he
still owes that tenner--he knows to
whom"
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
GOOD Jokes


home Life.
Mr.. Widdle-Well, my dear, you've
made so much fuss because ] don't
spend my evenings at home, like a
good husband and father, that / have
resigned from the club. Does that
suit you?
Mrs. Widdle-lt's just splendid!
Now, hurry through dinner and get
dressed, so we can go to Mrs. High
ups ball; and tomorrow night Wen
go to Mrs. Tiptops party; and the
next night, you know, Mrs. Wayup
has a musicale, and We mustn't forget
the Globetrotter's reception the night
after.--New York Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
His Little Joke,

1.-THE run on the bank is over,
isn't it,"
20, yes; 1t petered out as soon as
the crowd saw there was more money
coming In than was going out"
"You knew it to be a perfectly sol.
vent bank. didn't your"
"Of course"
Then why did you join in the run
on it,"
20, just for fun. Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
His Guess.

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I see ton of oil
has been obtained from the tongue of
single whale
Mr.. rimsonbeak--I'llll bet 1t was a
gentleman whale. l never knew fe-
males tongue to need oil-Yonkers
Statesman
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

"They say that he married her for
her money"
And what did he do when she lost
her wealth."
He lost his reason. Harvard
Lampoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
Promptly Furnishing an Example.

Miss Hope-What fools some young
men make of themselves when they
are In lorei
Mr. Sp@onamore-They do, indeed.
Dora, wiz you marry me?--Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
Wanted to Give Demonstrations.

do you know what should be done
with liquor?" asked the total absti-
nence Judge to the hard-looking man
at the bar.
mo, judge, can't exactly explain
it here" replied the hobo; "but If
you've got dime and will come out
side with me, think can show you'll"
--Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

Talk is cheap--unless lawyer is
handing 1t out
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

Benham-I saw you and Molle vii.
liams talking for all you were worth
on the street this afternoon. What
was the burning issue?
Mrs. Benham--We were talking
about an old flame Of mine.--Chicago
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
Many Old People Suffer from

Bronchial Affections particularly at
this time of year. Browns Bronchial
Troches give immediate relief
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

PILES CURED IN TO Ia DAYS.
PAZo OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case
Of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protrudlng Piles in
6to Ia days or money refunded. 50c
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

It's sweeping assertion to say that
a new broom sweeps clean.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12

Brown-Well, you've got the quar-.
ter; is your sister coming down?
1--WE arranged it beautifully, old
chap. | told her 1t was you, first, and
she said to tell you she was out, and
then | said was fooling, and that 1t
was Charley Jones, and You ought to
have seen her hustle to get into a
clean shirtwaist! She'll be right
down" -Chicago Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1908-03-12
No Great Loss.

fSO 1EGdt Ios5.
He had just been introduced to the
widow Of man who had married for
money.
What kind of man was the late
lamented?" he asked.
We'll" was the suggestive reply,
che was just an expense. Chicago
Daily News.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-10-22
MORMON VOTES
MAY DECIDE It.
LATE CANVASS REVEALS
PECULIAR CONDITIONS
Former Governor Osborn of Wyoming
Says Mormon Hierarchy VIII Con-
trol the Electoral Vote of Idaho.
Utah and Wyoming and That This
Vote VIII BE Cast for Candidate
Showing Winning Qualities.

Denver, Col. oct ga canvass of
the probable electoral vote for presl-
dent by John Il. Osborn, former gov
ernor of Wyoming, now in charge of
the branch headquarters of the ma
tional democratic committee here. has
developed the interesting political fea-
ture that the Mormon vote i'm Idaho,
Utah and Wyoming might determine
the election. The electoral vote in
Utah. Idaho and Wyoming is absolute
ly in keeping with the Mormon heir
archy, according to Osborne.
Should II be made clear to Joseph
Smith and other Mormon leaders that
1t is reasonably certain that Bryan
will win, the Mormon church leaders
can be depended upon to throw the
weight of their influence to him. Os-
borne says these votes were thrown
to Mckinley over night to defeat
Bryan by an agreement between the
church and Mark Hanna.
"The church gives its vote to the
party showing winning qualities"
said Osborn.
Giving the republican party the
states conceded to II, with New York,
and Wisconsin, the republicans would
total five short of a majority, accord
ing to records here. Giving the DEM
ocratic candidate the conceded DEM
ocratic states and others not in the
Colmun tho total Uould fall
eight short Of a majority. In either of
these events the Mormon vote may
decide.