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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
ORGANIZE OFFICE HELP


NEW YORK, June 24.-For the
second time within three or four years
an attempt is being made to organize
the stenograpbers and typewriters
The bookkeepers, stenographers anC
Accounts Union which has been form
ed has issued circular to all book.
keepers, stenographcrs and type
writer's in Greater New York urging
them to join the new body.
The circular says the hod carriers
and teamsters get $3 day because
they are organized while the office
workercs who require greater skill
receive much lower wages.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
MILLION DOLLAR ESTATE.
Of Michael Mcdonald Tied up by
Judge K. M. Lands.

CHICAGO, June 24,-Judge X. M.
Lands; yesterday issued a restrain
ing order in the y. S. District Court
tying up the million-dollm esate Of
the the Michael Mcdonald. The order
is the result Of petition filed by the
creditors Of the Mcdonald estate
which Mrs. Dora McDonal's as a
widows dowry claims, The petitions
represents and indebtedness Of $1,000
the actual amount to be sought in the
u. S. Circuit court is in excess OF
$400,000 This amount represents at
torney fees and other liabilities in
Cured by the Mrs. Mcdonald in
which she was charged with the mur-
der Of Webster Guerin.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
COngressman's Condition AbOui
the Same
NO ONE ADMITTED TO ROOM
Necessity For Operation is Still De-
MED by the Physicians-He is Very
Restless and Complains of Severe
Headaches.

CLEVELAND, June 25.-At ! a
m. Congressman Sherman rested
more comfortably. The attend
ing physicians are in the opinion that
the necessity for an immediate oper-
alton has passed. 1t is not expected
that Sherman will be able to leave
the hospital before next Sunday.
CLEVELAND, o., June "a
James Schoolcraft Sherman, repub-
Fican nominee for the vice presidency
passed comparatively restless night
at the Lakeside hospital Both pulse
and temperature Auctuated, tempera-
sure going as higt as l02 $40 during
the early hours. At times the heart
action became greatly increased. The
early morning found the patient as
near normal as at any time since his
arrival at the hospital His respira-
lion remained steadfast at 28 during
the entire night. He was very rest
Tess early in the evening and COM
planned of headache and backache
but expressed a desire for more nour-
ishment. After midnight the congress
man dozed off at intervals and re-
mained in a restful state until dawn
when he again become little rest
less.
Upon the advice OF the attending
physician, DR.. F. P. Carter, all per
SONS were excluded from the con-
gressman's room. Among the early
night callers were Ex-Gov Herrick
and others none of whom was admit
red to the sick chamber
Mrs. Sherman and son retired early
to their apartments to seek much
needed rest after their long and
anxious journey. Early in the even
ing Mrs. Sherman expressed desire
that a specialist be sent from New
York. The congressman's secretary
made an effort to communicate with
DR.. Bull. An hour later attending
Physician DR.. T. P. Carter communi-
Gated with Johns Hopkins University
Of Maryland in an effort to locate DR..
Morrison but it was explained that he
had departed for Europe This activ-
ity in seeking alien advice was ex-
planned to be only a precautionary
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
A Trade Stirring
Sale

compare prices with the goods appreciate the oos
be made this sale,
No one money It's
chasing power will miss this opportunity
II it's only OF curiosity what magnificent chances
money offering
Bear mind that this sale is imtcd-we continue day
longer than July 4h
The price absolutely relative proportion the yaue-n max
guided only by desire to make space
for goods.
utterly impossible appreciate what marvellous bar
gains goods the prices together
you've waiting the favorable time 10 buy YOU better
prices possibly be made this Think tor
what these marvellous price reductions and you
will lose time in taking advantage of them.
This is the economy the year when thousands will
pond o remarkable offerings
There double satisfaction for in mrannu sales
surplus stock making for goods and give
friends the opportunity large amount OF
The been persistent has been throngd with
thousands OF attractive bargains here awaiting
$4,000 worth Of the finest Of hshsade
clothing OF quality Hats OF the styles
which have been before the
this great SALE frnds-those who are
regular take advantage Of this great money
saving which the end Of the season offers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25

grade, every station, every culvert,
bridge and switch on his division, and
for an average OF 225 miles he and his
conductor vii have the duty of safely
sending the special through space
From July Popular Mechanics.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25

quiry from Washington gains head
way, that new light may be thrown
on the smuggling ring, but at the
same time he is positive that what
ever smuggling may be taking place
the operations are confined within a
limited area and involve only few
Chinese at most.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25
ENGLISHMAN CAPTURED

TANG1ER, June 24-An English
man named Clark Kennedy has been
captured and imprisoned by the
House tribes near Tetan, 38 miles
southeast of this city. The tribe de-
mands ransom for his release.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25

When the doctor Is caHfed he asks:
"How are the bowelsH" They are gen.
orally wrong. His visit might have
been saved by timely dose Of Lanes
Family MedScire.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-25

Lanes Family Medicine cannot save
all doctor bills, but can save a good
share Of them. One two-shilling pack
age has kept whole family in good
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Jack had taken Prince out to get
a drink of water, and when he brought
him back to the barn to tie him in
his stall he noticed a friend waiting
for him at the gate. He tied Prince
very quickly, as he was in a hurry
to accompany his friend. The friends
name was Walter. Walter had ridden
his pony up to the gate, where he
alighted and tied him. Prince saw the
pony and became very anxious to play
with him. He kept pulling on the rope
until it came united, and as the barn
door was open, Prince was free and
he ran out to where Walters pony
stood. Mary and Jessie were sitting On
the lawn. When they saw Prince they
jumped up and ran to the gate to see
If they could catch him, but Prince
would not let them get hold of him,
he ran down the street with the girls
after him. Jack was talking to Walter
on the corner of the block when he
heard the dogs barking, which were
also chasing Prince. Jack and Walter
started after Prince, but e pony was
far away from them. Mary and Jessie
still chased Prince until Mary fell and
hurt herself. Prince turned the corner
of Fourth street and that was the last
they saw of him. Mary and Jessie
went home after the falling occurred,
and Jack and Walter gave up the
chase, saying, "He will come home
when he gets hungry" Jack said il
Prince did not come home that even
ing MABEL PRICE,
Sixth grade, Plaza school, Ventura, Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

one day Jack had just got home from
riding with the girls. He was In hurry
to get to play ball, and so he did not tie
Prince as securely as he ought to nave
The girls were playing with their dolls
when they heard the pony going out
into the street They ran out, but lost
SIGHT of him as he went around the
corner of the block They ran as fast
as they could to Jack to tell him about
it. They soon reached Jack, VINO was
in a vacant lot playing. They all ran
after the pony as fast as they could, out
the pony went too fast for them to
catch him. They called the dog TO go
with them. They followed him a long
way. Once the pony went into park,
and they went after him. He went on
the lawn and so they went too. A po-
liceman came and made them get off
of It. At last it got to be quite dark,
SO they went home. Their father told
them he would get the policemen to
look. EVELH NNE ItiOMF
164S State street, San Diego; grade
6B. a. e 10.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

After Mary and Jessie came home
from school they went to the barn and
united Prince, their pony, to giTe him
a drink, and, forgetting to tie him
again, they went into the house.
Prince, finding himself loose, thought
that he would go out and take run;
so off he started. Just as he turned
the corner Mary and Jessie came out of
the house and saw him running away.
"Prince!" they cried in one breath,
and started after him, over fences,
fields, vacant lots, down streets. up al
leys and across bitches. crying ''Prince!a
Prince!" Still he would not stop.
wen go and get Jack" said Mary.
Jack jumped on his wheel and rode
to the place the girls last saw Prince.
There stood Prince, as peaceful as could
be, eating grass. but when he saw Jack.
off he started. Jack kept after him
until dusk; then he went home for fear
that his mother might be worrying
about him. When he got home his
mother told him not to chase Prince,
but leave him alone and he would come
home. But Prince did not come home
that night, so Jack and his father
started to make plans for his capture.
WILLIAM LIE ROY SIRINGO.
749 East Forty-first street, Los An
geles; Mckinley Ave. school, grade BIG.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE
Honorable Mention)

n RINCE was very thirsty. Jack
had forgotten to water him hat
n afternoon. He jerked on his rope,
which vas easily ! oxen, and walked
out to the water trough and drank
lis fill.
He thought: II am at liberty now
and will do as l like for once, anyhow.
L believe 1 will take some exercise.
He trotted down the lane. "Oh, it
feels so nice" he thought.
Mary and Jessie. were watching Jack
fly his kite when they heard Princes
mischlevious feet galloping down the
lane.
"Jackl Jack! Prince is running
away" cried Jessie.
Jack threw down his kite and ran
after Prince.
Prince slackened his pace as Jack
gained on him. whoa, Prince called
Jack. This only frightened Prince, who
quickened his speed.
Chickens and cats cleared the way
for fear of their lives while dogs bark
ing with excitement ran after the run
away pony.
Jack was getting very tired and was
almost ready to drop. He hal reached
the top of a hill when he saw Prince
dash into 'Tangled Woods" forest
very dense and a place easy to get lost
in. Jack gave up the chase, for he
knew it would be very hard to find
Prince in Tangled Woods so he
judged YEARLY homeWard.
He rose early, ate his breakfast and
got his friend, Tom Harris
BERTHA MICHEL,
Age IA. Graduate from Bolsa school,
Santa Ana, Cal. r. f. D. No B.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

When Mary and Jessie came home
from school they thought it would be
fine fun to take Prince out on the
lawn, where they were at play.
Prince shifted the grass, threw his
head up and snorted, for just then
terrible noise startled him and a mo-
torcycle came by blowing and buzzing
like something alive.
Prince kicked up his heels just to
say he walnut afraid, but he ran with
all his speed the other way without SO
much as a glance at the girls.
They called to Jack, who was in the
bicycle house mending his wheel, and
he quickly Joined in the chase after
Prince.
The dog followed, too, and pretty
soon other dogs Joined the chase.
Jessie, you follow down that street
and I'll cut lots and try to head him
Off" said Mary.
20, do hope mamma and papa will
not get back till we have him safe"
said Jessie. But it was no easy mat
ter to find Prince, for he ran so fast
he was soon lost to sight. They kept
I'D the hunt tin 1t began to grow
dark and then in great fear of finding
a scolding mamma and papa await
ing them they turned back, the moon
lighting the way.
Prince, gay and free, saw the moon,
too. and kicked up his heels at it as
IL to say BEULAH MILLER,
122 Ditman st.
Belvedere school, grade 3. Age 10.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Mary and Jessie had pony and
cart all their own; but Prince (the
pony was entirely too frisky for little
girls to drive, and their father had
forbidden them to ride unless he or
their brother Jack was along to drive
for them, and they had promised not
to; but one day when Jack and his
father and mother went visiting leav-
ing the two girls at home alone, they
went back on their promises.
They had played all the games, when,
Mary exclaimed. "Oh. Jessie. let's har-
ness Prince to the carriage and drive
for a little ways"
"Oh, no." returned Jessie, you know
father said we must never. never drive
him alone"
81 know; but let's do just this once.
Father will never know the difference"
coaxed Mary, land l know how to har-
ness him, for 1 have seen Jack do So"
Jessie was used TO giving up to
Mary's ways, so she yielded and they
went out to the barn, got Prince and
harnessed him to the carriage.
Just as they were turning the corner
in front of their house. however, Mary,
who was driving, dropped one of the
reins to the ground.
1t grazed the pony's foot as it fell
and frightened him, so he jerked loose
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29

faster. When he reached the lake ne
STONED short and looked about him.
Then seeing Jack and the dogs he
plunged into the lake. -
Just where the lake turned a bend
by the woods, the pursuers saw "a
man preparing to cross the lake in ms
boat. IT,
The children begged him TO take
them across but he refused.
cause they did not catch Prince. Jack
comforted them by telling them they
would find him the next day, for
Prince would be hungry and would not
go very far. There is no use to Try
to catch him tonight" he said, Tor
we would only get lost
HELEN BRYANT,
Age II years. Grade 6. Tayaha
school, Watts, Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
First Prize)

ONE afternoon Mary and Jes-
sic wre swinging on the
" barnyard gate. They would
open it wide and ride back. on it
as it shut. They were just ready
for ride when the little girl
next door called to them to come
and see her rabbits. They ran
off, leaving the gate wide open.
Prince, who was at the other
end of the barnyard, saw a load
of very tempting hay down the
street. He found the gate open
and started after it.
Jessie cried, Jack Jack !!
Prince is out" Jack dropped his
marbles and all the children
chased the runaway pony.
Prince had now reached the
hay load, but finding that he was
pursued he turned and dashed
up the road, running right
through a back yard where a
washing was hanging out. He
became entangled in sheet and
could not free himself. The wo-
man came out and set her dog,
Bruno, on him. The poor pony
was nearly distracted and with
the sheet over his head and the
dog barking at his heels, he ran
wildly up. the street, crashing
over fences and flower gardens
At the next corner two boys
on a donkey were trying in vain
to make their balky animal go,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29

and fell into mud puddle and was
stuck. She called for Jack to help
her out, but he did not hear. Then
she called for Mary. Mary came and
helped her to get out. In the mean
time the other boys and Jack Were
coming back. They had given up the
chase because it was getting dark.
where is Prince?" asked Jessie as
Jack came to where thew were.
when we last saw him we were at
the crossroads and Prince was run
ming toward Centerville," said Jack.
Centerville was five miles from where
they lived.
How will we catch him?' asked
Jessie.
I'VE will ask papa for his big horse
and buggy and drive to CenterYille,'
said Mary.
And I'll ask one of my schoofriends
to come and help me try to lasso
Prince if we find him." said Jack. Then
they all went home.
BERNICE BENSON,
San Fernando.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
Remarkable Adventures of Mary Jessie and Prince
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE
(HonorabIe Mention)

TV HAT afternoon, after Prince had
dumped the girls out of the buggy,
n he was put in the stable by Jack.
But the COW that stands beside Prince
bumped his head against the beam
that separated the two stalls, and that
frigh -ened Prince. He jerked back
and tor, his rope, and then he ran out
of the barn door into the yard.
It happened that the two girls were
playing in the back yard and saw
Prince break out.
The girls called to Jack, who was
reading his favorite book up in the
library.
Jack came running down and the
three children tried to drive Prince
back into the barn again, but he ran
out In the street, then down South
Park avenue. He then went down
Jefferson street. Sport was helping
the three children to catch him, but 1t
was all in vain.
So the children went on home and
wondered how they could ever find
their Prince again, but at last Jack
said, VIOLA SPENGLER,
Age r. Mckinley avenue school,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
The ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Prince was tied in front of the house,
and something scared him. He broke
the rope and ran away. When the
Girls saw the pony running away they
called for Jack to catch him.
Jack was in his bedroom, dressing.
In the chase there were some dogs
and cats There was man running
and he was looking at the pony so he
ran into a fence and hurt himself.
When the people last saw the pony
he was going over the hill, running as
fast as he could. In the morning the
girls father went out in the country
ELWOOD PROUD.
Grade four age TO-.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE EscAPE or PRINCE

After Mary and Jessie had come out
of the house to see how Prince was
getting along, Mary went to get some
hay for Prince She had to go in the
shed, and went out the side door Of
the barn. When she came back with
the hay she left the door open. Jessie
went and got some water for him;
then they went to the house. After
while they went back to the barn to
hitch Prince up. They looked around
and then they saw the strap lying to-
ward the open door. They went and
looked in the shed. Just then Prince
jumped out and knocked the girls
down. They got up and saw Jack chas-
ing Prince. They started off, too. They
saw three dogs chasing the pony. Jack
stumbled over one of the dogs. He
gave it up and went home.
When they got in the house they
planned it over how to get the pony.
ARTHUR WARD.
Occidental college, box 1875; Griffin
Avenue school; aged IA.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
Grade four; age 10.
The ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Mary and Jessie went out to the
barn to see the pony They watched
him eat hay, then Mary said, Jessie,
where he can eat some fresh green
grass"
"All right" said Jessie. Just as they
had united him he suddenly turned
around in his stall. He jerked the rope
out of Mary's hands and ran out of
the barn.
Jack, who was splitting wod, saw
him and ran after him. Mary and
Jessie and Jacks little dog ran, too.
The neighbors' dogs barl1ed and Joined
in the chase. Prince ran toward the
woods. People came to see why the
dogs were barking. Jessie stumbled
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
THE ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Prince was stamping and paving in
his stall. He longed to have a scam
rer in the fresh air. Just then Jack
came in with his dinner and when he
went out of the stable he forgot to
close the door Here was a chance
Tor Prince.
Finishing his oats he walked out of
the stable and down the driveway to
the road. At the sound of hoofs on the
driveway Mary and Jessie stopped
their play to see who it was. AS they
reached the window they caught a
glimpse of Prince turning the corner.
They called to Jack to help them catch
Prince.
Jack got on his wheel and started
after Prince with the girls follow
ing. but Prince had the start of him
and would not willingly be caught.
Prince plunged on toward the lake
with Jack after him. A little terrier
and a shepherd dog joined in the
chase.
Prince galloped onward faster and
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29
The ESCAPE OF PRINCE

Mary and Jessie Denny lived with
their parents in a small, newly settled
town, which is now called Seattle.
One day their father came home and
told the girls he had lovely surprise
in store for them. At that very mo-
ment Jack, their hired boy, came up
the path leading a small Shetland pony.
This is your horse, Prince" he said
bowling to the girls.
rs it, really" they both cried at
the same time.
Their father nodded.
May we ride Prince?' they asked
eagerly.
Not now. 1 have to go away just
a moment. Jack, you put the pony In
the barn and go ahead with your
work." Mr.. Denny said, and walked
down the lane.
Jack did as he was told and left the
girls talking about the pony.
Lets ride him." suggested Mary.
eve had better not" answered Jes-
sic.
Papa wont care if we only ride
Prince a little in the yard" Mary
pleaded on.
Jessie consented and they both ran
to the barn to get the pony.
They hurriedly united the pony and
Mary climbed on Prince to have a ride,
while Jessie led him.
As soon as the pony came out IN the
yard Mr.. Dennys large dog commenced
to bark and this frightened the pony
s. that he turned around all of sud-
den, and this made Mary fall off. Then
the pony ran out of the yard.
Jessie called for Jack, who, seeing
the pony running out of the yard,
started after him.
Mr.. Denny was just coming home, so
Jack hurriedly told him and they both
started after the pony, now running
toward the forest, with children shout
ing Runaway" after him and dogs
barking.
In the meantime Mary was brought
into the house, but was not hurt any
She had been only stunned.
Mr.. Denny and Jack still kept run
ming after the pony. =.
ITS no use running any farther,
Mr.. Denny painted, me has struck the
forest and we will never catch him to-
night It is growing dark"
SO they started back and soon ar
rived at the cottage, where they all
sat down to eat their supper. Mary
was there, too, but was still pale from
her fall.
1.-THE first thing tomorrow morning
we will harness the other horses and
ride after him, girls" Mr.. Denny was
saving, "and l think we will catch
him yet"
While deep in the forest the pony,
Prince, was enjoying his evening meal.
LYDIA ANDERSON,
1905 North Michigan avenue. Belve-
dere district school, grade 7. Age 10.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29

Complete this story, relating in what
manner the pony was caught, who di-
rected the capture and who assisted.
Describe the process of the search and
the course the pony had taken while
running away, what he was doing
when found and the circumstances at
tending his final carturJ.
One prize, a handsome book, will be
given for the best conclusion to this
story.
Write from $50 to 800 words on the
subject, using one side of the paper
only. Sign with name, address, school
md grade, and be sure that it reaches
this office not later than Saturday af-
ternoon next.
Address ali mail matter to AUNT
LAURIE. Herald Junior, care The Her
aid, Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-11-29

m HAT afternoon, after Prince had
dumped the girls out of the buggy,