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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The third annual dance given a
week ago at Deep River, Wash''
was a very successful affair. About
200 people were present and joined
in the festivities, The steamer Cen
eral Washington carried her full
quota of Astoria passengers on pleas
ure bent and all going from here
speak in the highest terms OF the
kindness and hospitality extended by
their Washington neighbors. The hall
was prettily decorated with ropes and
punches Of evergreen and many
Chinese laterns swinging from the
ceiling. Very good music was furn-
ished by the orchestra and every one
had a good time. AT midnight a
sumptious supper was served ana
dancing continued until the We sma'
hours, the Astoria contingency ar
irving home at broad daylight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

by the contracting parties. Only the
immediate families OF the happy
couple and few invited friends wit.
messed the ceremony, Mr., and Mrs
Moore left on the $40 train for a
trip through California and on their
return will make their future home in
Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Miss Rose O. West, daughter of
Hon. and Mrs. Josiah West, Of Vests
station and Mr., Johan Sefren John
SON, OF Seaside. we're united in mar
rage by the Rev.. Seymour Short in
the parlors OF the rectory OF the
Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Feb
ruary llth. The newly married pair
left for Seaside. on the evening train
and will make their home in that city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

At 7 O'Clock Wednesday morning,
February 18th, in St. Mary's Church,
occurred the marriage OF Miss Hilda-
gard Brunold and Mr.. J. L. Moore.
The Rev. Father Waters performed
the impressive ceremony which united
the lives of these young people and
used the solemn occasion to deliver
a sermon on the beauty and import
ance of the step in life being taken
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

On Thursday Miss Minnie Della
gave very pleasant children's after
noon Valentine party at the home OF
Mrs. NJ. Della in honor OF little Miss
Annie Siverts who was her guest.
About 20 little folks were present and
ioined in the fun. Games were played
and the children spent very enjoy
able afternoon. Mrs. Gallo and
Mrs. Della ably seconded Miss Min
MES efforts in entertaining the little
folks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16
GAS FUMES KILLS THREE.

ERIE, Pa, Feb, l5.-Gases from
an open gas stove caused the suffoca-
ton of three Hungarian laborers at
boarding house here today.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The preparations for a dance to be
given on next Saturday evening, Feb
ruary 22nd, in Logan's Hall, by the
members of the Astoria football
team have been completed and those
contemplating attending expect an en-
joyable time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The members OF the Redmen's
Lodge held very impressive initiation
exercises in their hall on Exchange
street on Monday night. Over 100
visitors from neighboring lodges were
present and joined in the exercises.
AT the close OF the business meeting
a sumptuous banquet was served and
the remainder of the evening was
spent in being sociable, the festivities
lasting until nearly morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Last Saturday evening dance was
given in the Redmen's Hall at Ham
mond by the Maccabee Lodge mem
bers of that place. Those attending
report pleasant time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The members of the class in musi-
cal Research, met with Mrs. J. h.
Gratke at her home on Duane street
on last Tuesday evening. The time
was spent in attentive study and dis
cussion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Miss Maud Van Dusen will go to
Portland the coming week to COM
plete the musical course term of FIVE
months at St Helens Hall. While
there she will take part in a Greig
memorial concert which will probably
be the last recital given at the hall
before Easter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Mrs. L. A. Mansur entertained at
an informal dinner Wednesday in
honor of Miss Hislop who is visiting
with Mrs G. H. Ohler.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The missionary society OF the First
Presbyterian Church will meet with
Mrs. Aubry Garner on next Tuesday
afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16
The Week In
Astoria Society

All Items Of Social or Personal Ma
ture VIII Please Be Sent to Miss Al
ert. The Astorian Office. Phone Main
66l. No Communication VIII Be Re-
ceived Later Than Ten O'clock Sat-
urday Morning, Except in Case OF an
Eyetn Occurring Later Than That.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Miss Anna Grass, of Portland, and
Mr.. Patrick Lawlor, OF Seaside, were
out OF town guests in attendance at
the Moore Brunold wedding We'd
nesday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The Native Daughters OF Oregon
met on Monday afternoon with Mrs.
Clyde Fulton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Mr.. William Ambrose Barker, son
Of VIM. H Barker (formerly OF AS
toria) and nephew OF Mr. Fred Bar
ker. manager of the A. Booth can
merry, graduated from West Point
Military Academy on Friday, stand
ing seventh in class of 10y.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Mrs. Robert Dunham, of Portland.
was the over-Sunday guest of Mrs.
Belle Huden and Mrs. Fernald this
week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

The Liberty Bell Social Club gave
another of their popular dances on
Saturday evening in Logan's Hall
There was good attendance and all
enjoyed themselves heartily. Excel
lent music was furnished by a five
piece orchestra and dancing continu-
ed until midnight.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Mrs. Walter Morden and little
daughter Ivah, of Ilwaco, are soJourn-
ing in Astoria. Mrs. Morden is TAX
ing osteopathic treatment from DR..
Rhoda Hicks.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-16

Miss Mean West, of Salem, is the
guest of Miss Nellie Utzinger arriv-
ING in Astoria in time to attend the
Valentine ball on Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07

two be any criterion, the amount of a mans wealth increases in inverse ratio with his brain thatch. Douglas lost most of his hair and is about the rich est man in Massachusetts. Rockefeller lost all of his and is the richest man dn the world. The proposition is also proved by the fact that there are so many men who have hair and nothing else. Another proof is that Populists do not like millionaires. It is remark able the number of things man can find to support any idea he really wants to demonstrate. A chap in Chi cago once started out to prove that the world is hollow and that we live on the inside of it and made a strong ease.
 The general idea concerning Gov ernor Douglas is that he is an incar- mated advertisement This concept, however. does him injustice. He was . sentient being before he ever knew the delights and profits of printers Ink. But his full glory had not then burst upon the world. He had not be- gun to sell shoes OF run for president. It was only by the employment of the engraver's art and of display type that he reached the full stature of his use. fuIness
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Secret of His Strength.

Those closest to the man whom many Democrats regard as their most promising candidate say that the secret of his strength is the ease with which he does the apparently impossible. He is one of those favorites of success who have sufficient faith, will. energy and insight to enable them to surmount difficulties at which the average soul stands appalled,. This faculty he has shown again and again in his busi- ness ventures as well as in his canvass for governor.
 While in no sense a politician, Mir Douglas has been a member of both houses of the Massachusetts legisla- ture and mayor of his home city of Brockton. He is not only Immensely popular with the workingmen, who point out that he has had no strikes or lockouts in his shops, but with the business men, who admire his integ- rity, his common sense and his genius for overcoming the difficult. s..#
 William L. Douglas is the son of a shoemaker, but where his father turn ed out one pair of shoes he turns out millions. In advising young men to stick to the last he gives the motto new application. He says in effect that if cobbler changed his last every few minutes his shoes would have no more shape than a toad. That is the way with the life work of q young man who switches occupations. In advising everybody to follow the shoemaker's motto the ex-governor practices what he breaches The Doug las family has stuck to the last and prospered.
 There was time in young Douglas youth when he deserted the waxed ends, however. He went to Denver and afterward to Montana in search of gold Like the man who hunted for treasure around the world and after ward found it at his own doorstep, Mir Douglas returned to Massachusetts and discovered a gold mine in the shoe business that he had temporarily neg lected
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Capitalized His Features.

Ii was Barnum who suggested to Governor Douglas the way to make his face his fortune. Barnum was about the homeliest man ever seen out side a museum. but this did not pre- vent him from capitalizing his fea- lures. By plasteriug his pictures on barns. trees and fences he convinced the American people that his circus, like his uglineSs. was something out cf the ordinary.
 Douglas was not as ugly as Barnum. but sOwed his picture with a more unsparing hand. Wherever people wore shoes there was his ad. in the midst Of them. He grew as celebrated as the measles ur the multiplication table. Presidents might come and gn. but Douglas went on forever. His forehead so nearly approximating in- fnfty. gieamed and glisteuesi from ev- err page. Everybody came to deal with him because he seemed an old friend.
 When he ran for governor of Mas eaEuA-r-Ac A Wal AAG -alA-aI tla SA4-s He simply advertised his opponent 0yIt of all his n1siorities- One year hef0Tg Roosevelt had carried the state by more than S.c00. DouxIzS. running on the Dem0cratic ticket reversed this and piled ID plurality of 55.gsl H. plsstered the Bay state from end to ed with scenes from his life and with hn fdeas ca pubiic questions One of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
By JAMES A. EDGERTON.

]" HERE are a whole lot of men in
 this country who are presiden-
 tial possibilities and don't
 know it. Conversely, there are lot who are not presidential possi- bilities who don't know that either William L. Douglas, the Massachusetts ex-governor and shoemaker, belongs to the first class. Everybody knows Douglas. His face is almost as fa- miliar as that of Lydia Pinkham. He Is deservedly popular with newspaper publishers. Any man who will pay real money for having his picture printed deserves boost from editors. Most public men expect the papers to run their portraits because. of per sonal pulchritude Douglas doesn't. He has shoes to sell and literally faces the world with that announcement. He ought to be president, and if the press of the country has a scintilla of gratitude it will make him so. The politicians also could do worse than nominate Douglas. He would prove a great drawing card. Every man in supporting him would feel as if he were voting for one he had known all his life. But, whatever we may say for the politicians, the duty of the press is plain. Every newspaper that is ready to practice what 1t breaches should place at the head of its editorial col umns this ticket: ....
 For William L. Douglas bf Massachusetts.
 Platform-It pays. to advertise.
 Like John D. Rockefeller, MT. Doug las has more money than hair. If these
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Admired by ToiIerS.

There were other reasons, however, for his popularity among the working people, He had treated his men with justice, believing that policy to be good business. When the Association of Shoe Manufacturers opposed labor unions he had withdrawn. He believed that labor and capital should work as friends, not as enemies. On account of these novel attitudes he had gained the unbounded admiration of the toll CTS, not only of his own toilers, but of those all over the state. It is not i'm possible that other employers of labor might learn lesson from Governor Douglas.
 Despite the fact that MT Douglas forehead seems so tall, he himself is short and slight man and is much more timid and retiring than his pie lures. It often requires shy man to be a good self advertiser People close to him say even w. R. Hearst is modest. What eXcruciating agonies some of these shrinking souls must go through in the noble task of acquaint- ing the world with their virtues,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07

of the political machine could not un- derstand it, Whether it was disgust at this selfish and factional view of the bosses or for some other reason, Gov ernor Douglas refused to be candi- date for reelection. The Republicans returned to their ascendency in Mas sachusetts from that day, although they despaired of beating Douglas if he had been il candidate
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
SUIT CASE FREE!

So great was the respotse to our SUIT CASE Gffer of last week that we have some more ready for those who did not get one, and we urge you all to take advan- tage of this offer while it lasts. FREE with every purchase of $1O.O0 or over in our MEN'S and WO- MEMS clothing depart- ments. a.--as. s...-=+
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
New umhreIla HandI..

Even though summer weather is sup posed to be nerfect. umbrellas are sometimes necessary. and for the very newest is made a detachable circular vanity box about one and a half inches fin diameter. which may be fastened Ia the handle Thus in clear weather the box may take it's pIsee among the dan giinz triies on the wrist. but in wet weathsr t may he instantaneously at tached to the umbrella The tiny aid to heauiy includes the pputler and pun. and in the Iil is fastened a tfmfnutive mirror uhich maEnffes the fzce-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
BOYS CLOTHING.

Young men, attention! We clothe you in clothing made by some of the coun- try's best makers, and do it for q small wcs sk1y pay ment. Have you an ac- count with us: If not, come in and open one as soon as possible and enjoy the benefit of OUT easy pay ing plan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Moves Straiuht Ahead.

Governor Douglas cannot be includ- cd in this category, however, for the reason that he has not made this sac
 rltice for the purpose of informing the public of his own virtues, but rather
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
MISSES CLOTHING.

Why not be well dressed when you can do so by our easy paying plan? We let you wear the clothes while you are paying for them, and the weekly payments are so small that you will hardly notice the expense. Come in and op.n an ac- count to-day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Douglas. l friend of WorkInemsn Qualities of the Massachusetts Ex-Governor and Shoemaker Who Is a Presidential candidate-A Favorite of suc-
 cess, With Genius For Overcoming Difficulties.
 One of the Worlds Greatest Home Men,

his most effective pictures was of him. self as d penniless small boy begging shoes. That caught the eyes of the mill operatives
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07

makes the martyrdom all the greater.
 But, like q hero, he moved straight ahead. He would slaughter his own
 modesty rather than leave the people in ignorance.
 Up to the time he struck the scheme that has made his lineaments better known than those of anybody except the president and the peerless" Mir. Douglas accused his hated rivals of stealing his ideas. The moment he adopted q new lead in advertising they made it their own. But when he began printing his picture they admitted themselves stung They could not steal his face.
 The year Mir. Douglas was made gov ernOr of the Bay State practically the entire north was swept by a Republic an wave similar to that which Obliter- ated Parker and landed Roosevelt. All the rest of the Republican ticket was elected in Massachusetts. Douglas alone kept the Democratic party on the northern map. No wonder he be- came a presidential possibility the day after election.
 One welcome departure in his fight was that Governor Douglas paid for the advertising he received. Other can didates expect the papers to advertise them flor the good of the cause"
 Despite this method of self exploita- tions. the governor elect revealed his innate mOdesty by ascribing the result to the tariff He took no credit for his original ways of conducting a cam paign. In his posters. his page ads. and at his barbecucs he had told the people thas American manufacturers under the pretense of boosting Ameri- canism actually sold goods abroad at a much less price than at home. He further insisted that the tarif costs the people Of Massachusetts several times as much as it gives them in re- turn SO deep an impression did he make that Massachusetts has remain ed hOtbed Of tariff FevisiOnisti to this day.
 He not only took q new departure in his canvass. however. but in Oficp He ou making his appointments from the most fitting material regarI- ess of rarty. It is SD unusual for an lf7ciaI to show himself an American before he is a partisan that members
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07

You're losing money every day that tenement is idle. Find a tenant by placing a 2Je adv in the Demo crsG-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07

Save money and get the EvenInE Democrat and three monthly maga- zines by paying subscription in sd- vance The price of paper and tfIres Democrat. Spare Moments. Dress making at Homs. and The NctIBer-s Magazine. all for 42 cents a month. This is not cbofce of the three mag szineS. remember. but the whole combination for 42 cents . month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Great Home Man.

In determining that the secret of wealth is at home he found the kin dred truth that the secret of happiness is also at home In consequence he is one of the greatest home men in the world.
 It is an inspiring fact that, however the affinity" craze and divorce manias may obtain in our midst, the American people will trust no man to look after their public business who is not clean and wholesome in his domestic life. If he does depart from the white way he loses his hold on the respect of the masses the moment he is found out. Say what you will, the instinct of the many is for moral health.
 Just as his business methods are along the lines of integrity and fair dealing by ali, MT. Douglas home life is simple, kindly, unaffected and pure. AS might be expected in the case of man who shows such private integrity, the public career of Governor Douglas is without blemish. A really honest man is just as honest in his relations with government as he is in his deal ings with his neighbor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Pri1s Pol th. s.ss AppI. si.ooo.

One thOusand dollars in gold will be awarded as a speciaI prize to the grow CT of the best single apple eIhIbIted al the national apple show in the spa kane fWashl state srm0ry Dec. : te 1A The competition is ope1 to the world In addition prizes szzrezatlns s14oo0 and nunsrous trophies. medals. banners and ribbons viH be hung up for sxhfhltz h ether classes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-07
Not Successful Until He Married.

There Is a reason for Governor Doug las delight in his home. He had no success until he married. At that time he was penniless shoemaker who but year or two before had tramped through Nebraska and Colorado and almost starved on the plains From his wedding day he began to prosper. His wife, who had been Miss Naomi Augusta Terry, brought him no money, but she did bring him hope, faith and spirit. which, after all, are the real substances out of which the success stuff is made
 While not an orator Mir. Douglas has a good appearance on the platform and speaks in such simple, sensible and direct manner that he wins his hear CTS. He reads his speeches, which is usually the most effective method of murderlng them. He has caught the knack of 1t, however, and does it in such a way that his talks are still alive even though dressed in manu- script funeral clothes.
 It was great surprise to Mir. Doug. las family, friends and newspaper supporters when he was elected. Doubtless the surprise was shared by himself. He had probably figured only on reducing the mountainous Repub- lican majority in a way to do him cred. 1t. The American public. however. has a surprising faculty of divining the in nermOst spirit in q public man. The people of Massachusetts concluded that this man had honesty without pre- tense and ability without OStentation. That was the sort of governor they wanted. If more of that kind of men would run for office there would be more of these pleasant surprises in politics. Some day the American voter will learn enough to measure candi- dates by the standard of character rather than by that of noise.
 The four things that elected Douglas were his popularity with the workers. his advocacy of tariff revision and reciprocity. his original campaign meth o,is and the peoples confidence in his Integrity. All of these would be valua bic qualities in a presidential contest.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-15
Cash in Advance.

BY January lst we hope TO have
the Tribune book, in shape TO run
a strictly cash inadyance bust.
ness, and to do this we must
collect fom deiinquents. Ifyou
get a statement from as please
attend TO the matter az once Il
Is a business matter and should
be attended TO ia a business like
way.
Where we send a statement
aud receive no reply, we viii be
compelled to send the account TO
a collecting agency. This applies
only to those who have absolute
~ ignored our letters. Please
attend to this matter,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-15
MyerIey 10 Move.

The Myerley Jewelry Company
viii move from their present 10
cation into the building occupied
by the Cheap Store about NoY.
iaG The Cheap Store will con.
euuc in the building, the Jewelry
lumpany occupying half. This
move sin give Mr.. Myerley
much more room and he win add
20 his already large stock.
Dall on them for tine jewelry,
" acaes and clocks, repair work
e g TIN
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1908-10-15

The Butler Democrat says Il e
Republicans are disguised with
Hadley and his stunts. Now tile
sensation of disgust originates
in the inner man, usually from
something seen that creates +
shock TO the inner self. IL is
certain that q man is net disgust
ed just because some one else
tells him he is. The Repubi
cans are not disgusted with Had
ley but are more than Disguised
with the disgusting talk OF dis
gust. II does not disgust us T.
read the Democrat. In one sen
tence the Democrat win tell how
big a majority Cowherd will have
Chat is the only way 81 can boo I
him) aud in the next viii boos {
Folk IN big letters. Now. it 8
known that Folk and CQwhera
are alike, just as ice is ike steam.
Ice aud steam are both water.
but just the opposite. Folk and
Cowherd are both Democrats but
just the opposite. Folk dowbed.
the old guard Cowherd IS re
viying IT, Cowherd is ia with tire
Stone gang; Folk is opposed toll
Cowherd and Folk are the mel
the Democrat is suppoFtin 3.
What do sensible Democrats
think OF that combinations