davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

At 7;30 o'clock last evening, just as
all Astoria had started out on its
daily downtown stroll to the docks,
the theatres and such social engage
ments as had made for the day, a
FIRE alarm rang out and in an instant
1t was known, almost by intuition, that
the seat Of trouble was at the famous
and popular drygoods house of the A.
Dunbar Company, 500 Commercial
street, in the Fulton Dement, block.
Public interest was centered there
at once, because 1t was in the very
heart Of the city aud the chance of a
conAagration was iminent. The streets
were densely crowded and the people
swayed in masses toward the point
OF concern, and only the on-rushing
teams from the four fire stations
to break the compact hosts
everywhere and keep them separated,
while the thousands OF feet of hose
that were laid, did the rest.
1t is conceded on all sides that the
work OF the department was admir-
able, not alone in the promptitude
with which 1t got on the ground but
the celebrity and efficacy with which
every man worked. The fire started
in the rear of the Dunbar store, but
Just where, or how, is still a mystery
and will be solved only by crucial
examination of the premises by ex-
pert agents and under proper condi-
tions OF examination.
The part of the stock subject to the
iames was the bulk or wholesale di-
vision, and it was soon solid mass
of fire which, breaking through the
.oof, sent its vicious tongues high in
% the evening air. 1t was seen first
rom the apartments OF Mrs. Lash,
who keeps an apartment house or
he second floor OF the Shanahan1
two doors away, by little
Sracie Goodell, the seven year
laughter Of Frank H. Goodell, engi-
leer of the steamer Lottie, who was
listing playmate at Mrs, Lash's.
The child tried to get to the tele.
hone, but was too excited to master
his detail, and rushed down stairs
nd flew to the alarm box at the cor
er OF Twelfth and Commercial
1here she broke the glass on the in
trument with the heel of her Oxford
hoe and turned in the alarm,
BY the time the fremen got to the
Gene, the fire, which must have had
raging start before it was discov- !;
red, had not only involved the entire
ear premises of the Dunbar Com
any, but had eaten it's way along the
oors toward the south wall of the
ohnson building on Twelfth street
nd penetrated that structure, Luck.
y, Chief Foster and his whole force
ad centered their energies in that
eighborhood and the fight was made
n this new province with quick and
nal success. His whole campaign {
as swift and direct and he never lost t
'ntrol Of the situation for an instant {
Id his men were quietly and perse d
'ringly at his elbow carrying out his
fery order with dispatch and a sure 5
'ss that soon conquered what p
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

Threatened to be one Of the gravest
situations Astoria has faced for a
long time.
The big and handsome stock car.
ried by the Dunbar people is prac-
tical loss. What of it was not burn
led, fell to the lesser, yet destructive
elements OF water and smoke, and
what is left of the retail division, will
have TO be sacrificed to the exigencies
Iof forced sales at the unconscionable
prices always prevailing in such
cases.
One feature of the exciting occas-
ion was the pluck OF the Hello
girls in the telephone Office Of the
Pacific States Company next adjoin-
ing ths Dunbar store. Not one Of
them left their. boards, though the
Office was sitting with smoke and at
one time on fire, with the flames
plainly in view of the plucky crew,
who at the word of Manager Brunold
stuck fast to the work, taking his as
surance that there was no danger.
Overhead, there was good deal OF
apprehension, as a number of really
sick people were rooming in the
apartment house there, and it is
known that one or two of the in
valids left the building wrapped in
their bed clothes, some on foot and
others in carriages called for the
purposes, but later all returned and
were made comfortable in their old
quarters, which were not invaded BY
the flames.
In the course of conversation, after
the fire was out, Mr.. Dunbar said to a
reporter for the Astorian, that he had
no possible idea of how the fire start
ed;he could not even form satisfac-
tory conclusion; the room in the rear
of he store where the pressing of
garments was done, and commonly
known as the "bushelling" room, had
not been used by the ladies assigned |
to the work there, since Saturday |
night; there was no fire there over
OF any sort; none of the |
male employees, nor the proprietors,
smoke; the electric iron used in that
department. were found to be detach-
ed from the current when looked to
asst night, and the mystery is,so far,
still unsolved,
Mr.. Dunbar, speaking in the most
way estimates his loss at
almost any figure between $4,000
md $4,000, it being impossible to
make a calculation under the wild
disorder that prevails throughout the
establishment; the stock was covered
~ insurance, and was concurrently
written in all the leading agencies of
he city; one policy would have ex-
'ired at noon tomorrow Mr. Dun
,ar, while deeDly depressed by the Ii
leluge of loss and trouble that has Il
vertaken him, spoke feelingly OF the
.ood will the house has enjoyed at t
he old stand where he has been sue
essful for the past ten years, and n
eclares he must start all over again. $
lie was the recipient of many express a
ions Of good will and friendly sym I
athy last evening, and appreciated a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
DUTCH GET BUSY.

AMSTERDAM, Aug. l0.-The
Dutch cruiser Fieskland was today
ordered to prepare for foreign serv.
ice. 1t is assumed the instructions are
connected with the Dutch Venezue-
Ian dispute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
RECEIVERS IN CONTROL,

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug, l0-The
receivers for the Pillsbury Washburn
Flour Mills Company, appointed last
Saturday took charge today Under
bond. Manager Little Of the company
has resigned and the receivers are in
full control
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
LITTLE oracle COODELL TURNS IN THE ALARM
Rear Of the Establishment Involved and the Bulk Stock Of Con-
cern Consumed to Ashes-Reta Goods Ruined by Smoke
and Water Cause Is Still Mystery
FIRE-cHIEF FOSTER AND HIS MEN DO SPLENDID WORK

SPITE OF FLAMES AND SIN oKE-LoSS BETWEEN $4,000
AND So0oO-FULLY COVERED BY INsURANcE-pREMIsEs
UNDER GUARD.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11

Continued on page 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-11
FOUR BLUE CAPTURED
Reported That the Outpost Of the
Brown Was Attacked by
the Enemy
ARMIES CHANGE POSITIONS

Colonel Mcdonnell Of the Brown
Army Holds Defensive Position
About Four Miles From the Lake,
Camp Will Disband Soon.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12

Instructions to beginners free from
10 ~to-1 la. M az the Roller Rink
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
LETTER TO t. NJ. KENNEDY
CIarlssbnrg. w. Va.

Dear Sir: We shall feel obliged II
you write us how you came-out on
your first few jobs Devoe, as to gal
Ions expected and used.
Take Job A. You made your price
expecting to use % gallons Devoe,
and used Is. Job b. You expected
to use 10 and used 10. And tell US
what paint you had used before. OF
course, you Judge Devoe by what
you have used before.
Here's how a few came-out.
NJ. A. Thompson, painter, Lynch
burg, Va, writes: My first job with
Deboe, estimated 81 gallons. 1t
took 20. Since then 1 have used
nothing else.
G. B. Edwards, Raleigh, N. c.. had
used 80 gallons past paint on his
house, and bough 30 gallons Devoe;
A. E. Glenn, his painter said it
wouldn't be enough. Had 16 gallons
left.
Mayor w. w. Carroll, Monticello.
Florida, writes: Painter estimated
SO gallons for my house; took 20 gal
Ions bevoe.
Gilmore & Davis Co., contractors
and painters. Tallahassee, Florida.
say gallons of Devoe spreads as far
as Of any other paint they know,
and covers better.
S. A. Billiard. painter. Sanford.
Florida, estimated so gallons for Odd
Fellows and Masonic Halls; they took
% Devoe.
Jones & Rogers. Merkel, Texas.
estimated 10 gallons Devoe for Mr..
Pratfs house and bought 8 gallons
for first coat; 1t painted two coats.
Erb-sprlngall Co, San Antonio,
Texas painted two houses same size
for D. ]. woodward, one lead and oil,
the other Devoe. Devoe cost $12
less for paint and labor.
Tom Masey's painter, Walnut
Springs, Texas. estimated for his
house 10 gallons; he had 4 left.
You see how 1t goes. Even the
best painter can't guess little enoung
at first
Yours truly,
6 F. w. DEvoE & co.
New York.
P. s.-cost & Holden sell our paint.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
SH|NNSTON
Correspondent Writes of the
Happenings in Simpson
District Town.

SUBMISSION. Mar. 12.-Dr. ]. S,
Maloy returned home yesterday eve
ming from Cooks hospital at Fair
mont, where he underwent a severe
surgical operation several weeks ago.
Miss Emma Mathie McIntire died
last night at O'clock from perito-
nitis, aged Il years. She was the
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs +.
+. McIntire. who live near town. Fu-
neral arrangements have not been
made.
Miss Leila Snodgrass, of Monongah.
and Luther Shingleton. of this place,
were married last night by the Rev.
W. K. Stalnaker at the ME- par
sonage.
Mrs. Lawrence Hawkins was shop
ping at Clarksburg yesterday.
Mrs. Leslie Hawker has been quite
i'll for the last few days.
Harry Thompson left Yesterday
morning for Salem, where he has ac-
cepted a position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Lyons attend
ed the funeral of the latter's sister.
Mrs. Nellie Wilkinson. at Bridgeport
yesterday.
Mrs. George A. woofter was a
Clarksburg visitor Wednesday.
-. ~ 49,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
SATURDAY SPECIALS.

Are you interested in new veil
ings? Porter's millinery offers the
following for Saturday specials:
Dotted chiffon, value $1.25, spec.
ial, SOC.
Embroidered wells. value $2.25,
special $3.50.
All 75c veilings. special SOC.
All Csc veilings, special. 4oc.
All soc veilings, special SOC.
Porter's Millinery.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12

James NJ. Morris. of Bristol, spent
Thursday in the city on business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
PUBLIC SALE

At old Duncan farm on Simpsons
creek, three cows, one COW and calf.
calves. hogs one gray team 81
horses weight about 100 each. i
match sorrel light driving team. i
road wagon. / moving machine. l.
hay rake and asine lot Of standard
bred chickens. Sale win begin al /
o'clock Thursday. March -.
A. II. sroTLER.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
state Of r, oa.:, s CITY q :: Eelsae,

= Frank j. Cheney makes GATH that he
is senior partner of the arm, of E. y,
Cheney & Co, doing business In the CITY
of Toledo. County and State aforesaid,
and that said 6rrn will nay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case OF Catarrn that cannot
be cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
A. d. 1885. A-sW. GLEASON.
lSeaL) Notary Public.
Hairs Catarrh Cure Is taken internal
". and acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Send
for testimonials free.
f. ]. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Wills for constipa-
tion.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12

SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
ELECT AND INITIATE

The election OF one candidate ana
the initiation of similar number
took place at the meeting Of the
Woodmen OF the World last night
Charles Tanner was elected and L.
r. Ellis initiated.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
GUNNERS SHOOT
Local Marksmen's Club Mem.
bers Break Pigeons at
Union Heights.

The Clarksburg Gun Club held its
first shot of the season on its
grounds at Union Heights Wednes-
day afternoon and the following
scores were made:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
fine dress trimmings

Imported Novelty Trimmings, includ-
ing fancy silk ..Fillets," gold opalescent
and fancy sponged -medallions,
'braids and sali-over rFillets."
Priced l2gzc to $500 yard.
hair goods
New assortment, switches, pufs, rolls,
&c. All prices.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
new wash goods

Thousands of yards of Dress Fabrics
good kinds that women want Ginghams,
Mulls, Batistes, Voiles.
Sheer printed muslins, superior quail
ity in beautiful stripes, checks and floral
designs.
silk-fgured mulls, dainty and lust
rous in newest stripe efects-all color
combinations
Priced from loc to soc I'd.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12
SWEET MELODY NouR.
LADIEs. INTENTION!

Go to Porter's Millinery on Satur-
day for the following yelling Spec
ials:"
All 75c veilings, SOC
All 65c veilings. 4Oc.
All soc yeilings, 30c.
For Saturday and this day only.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12

See the new dressmakcr at the Ro.
zaar, Smith Building End street.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-03-12

A new dotted chiffon veil, val.e
S1.25, for soc. Embroidered wells,
value s2.25, for $3.50.
PoRTER's MILLINERY,
1928 Main Street.
Special Saturday sale for one day
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08
resontative Howell will head the del
egation to tho Chicago convention.
CANON CITY OPERA
HOUSE ORDERED CLOSED

An investigation of the public
buildings Of Canon City, inolud ing
the churches and places Of amusement.
by "A committee OF the Civic Improve.
ment League. has been made aud the
report submitted to the Canon council
As result of the investigation the
Canon City opera house was con.
denied M not being provided with
the necessary exits aud facilities for
escape In case Of disaster from fro
or panic. Tho churches and school
houses were all found to comply with
tho ordinances In this respect. but
tho opera house will remain closed
until the necessary improvements aro
made.
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08
UTAH REPUBLICANS
ARE FOR ROOSEVELT

Salt Lake City, May s. When
Temporary Chairman Daniel Houtz.
OF the Republican state convention
said in his opening speech that he had
met many 'who believed In retiring
President Roosevelt from office four
years hence" he opened the flood
gate Of Republican enthusiasm.
It WAS evident that the nsscmblsge
was In accord with those whom the
temporary chairman had met. E"
Willie ths delegation to Chicago will
favor tho nomination of Secretary
Taft president. 81 will not be so in.
sti uctcd, as tho Utah Republicans
will close no avenue that mig bt be-
opened for tho denomination of the
president.
A contest IL promised on n resolu-
tion fnvorinR tho nomination of n
candidate for tho United States scna
tor by referendum vote OF tho party.
II is not likely to carry. There Is
little interest ia tho platform. Sen.
atoru Smoot aud Sutherland and Rep.
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08
WATER
""'-R RIGHTS
SECURED

Col. Macdonald returned last night
from Denver aud gives out the in
formation that the Kelley ditch and
the Fremont County Supply com
pany's ditch is secured.
The Importance of this news will
be more fully Appreciated when it is
understood that these two ditch COM
panies held the right to tn irty cubic
feet of water and the question of Sc
curing the absolute control of this
amount of water. sufficient in guam
tity to irrigate the whole of Fremont
county, il enough to make optimists
of more pessimistio organizations
than this company has ever appeared
to be ~ we. the people who are so
closely in touch with the plan to
make the desert blossom like rose :,
should cry all hail to the men who
have perfected the plan.
1t does not take very vivid fight
of the Imagination to picture this
county advertised throughout our
land for the wealth of its soil. as the
years go by 1t will be proclaimed AS
the vinyards of Italy. tie gold fields
Of Cripple.
The development of the res ources
Of any country are brought about by
the faith of the man at the helm.
While many of us may not reap the
benefits derived from the records that
today are filed In the county seat. yet
that document contains n heritage Of
wealth for posterity.
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08
LECTURES AT CONFERENCE.

Baltimore. May s-As tho FIRST of "a
series OF lectures In connection with
the Methodist Episcopal qundren-
ninl conferences. Bishop Charles b.
Galloway of tho Methodist Episcopal
church South, will deliver an address
tonight on IL. Q. O. Lamar, the
Great Pacihcator. Dr. James Buck
ley. editor OF the New York Christian
Advocate. will Introduce the famous
Southern clergyman. Az marking "a
tendency toward conciliation b tween
tho two great Methodist bodies OF
America. divided on sectional lines
by tho civil war. the appearance of
the Bishop Galloway IL awaited with
great interest.
William Jennings Bryan has accept
cd MI invitation TO address tho con.
ference on Mny 10, whom ho will re-
peat his lecture on '"The Prince of
Peace"
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08

NEW OIL COMPANY-Tbe Natur.
al OIL company Of Pueblo. county has
been Incorporated under tho laws Of
Colorado. Tho capital stock Is
1900. 600. Tho incorporation arc J.
d. Hoffman, J. J. Lansing and W. +.
Drake.
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08
MEDCALF
REVIEWS
FLEETS


dreds of thousands Of people Razed
upon the spectacle from every point
of vantage along the water front,
Secretary Of the Navy Ketcalf today
reviewed the combined Atlantic and
Pacific fleets in San Francisco bay.
The review was by all odds the most
impressive exhibition Of the strength
and power of the Am erican navy
ever witnessed and 1t was small won
der that tho eyes Of the naval secre-
tary, the executive director of the
great sea fighting machines, glistened
with pride and that his fellow Cali
fornians expressed their appreciation
in deafening cheers. Spick and span,
with cleaning paint and shining
brass, with every man at his post of
duty, the vessels of war passed before
Secretary Metcalf and doomed forth
at hunderous salute in his honor.
This evening Secretary Metcalf
and the admirals Of the feet will be
the guests Of honor at the San Fran
cisco banquet at the st. Francis,
which promises to be the greatest
function of its kind ever held on the
coast There will be more than 600
at the dinner, which will cost SEQ
per plate. While the officers are
dining the sailors will continue their
athletic carnival in the naval pavil.
ion tonight.
Today's review of doubly mem.
orable as marking the official close of
the naval career of Rear Admiral
Fighting Bob" Evans. Although
Evans will not reach statutory age for
retirement-62 years-until August
lS. the condition Of his health Cor
bids further activity. Rear Admiral
Thomas will be in command of the
feet during its stay on the coast, but
to Rear Admiral Sperry will BIZ given
the honor Of taking the "big sixteen"
back to the Atlantic coast by cir
ciling the globe.
The Pacific feet, which took
part into days review will sail to-
morrow for the south to carry out
program Of drills, mauoeuvres and
exercises.
Tomorrow will be Oakland today,
when the festivities incident to
the visit Of the feet will be tenn.
porarily transferred to that city. On
Sunday there will be special services
in all the churches and in the naval
pavilion.
In addition to grand ball for the
enlisted men on 7 Tuesday night. daily
athletic meets and other amusements,
a number Of trips are scheduled for
next week. The program Of the sight
seeing committee IL an extensive one
and includes the following events:
Monday. May ll-Automobile run
through the city for Secretary Met.
calf, distinguished visitors and officer.
of the fleet. Observation car rides
for 1000 enlisted men, starting
from Ferry building at $3.50 "A. M. II
a. m. 80 p. IN. and 4 p. m.
Tuesday. May l2-Excursion to Val.
lejo for 800 officers and men OF the
feet.
Wednesday. May I3-Trip to Mount
Tamnlpais and Muir woods. with
luncheon ut Mount Tamalpris. FOR 2Ot
officers Of the fleet. Car rides fol
900 enlisted men as on Monday
Trip to San jose for 800 officers OF ths
fleet, with grand ball IN the evening.
Thursday. May i4-Berkeley day.
Friday. May i5-Cnr rides for /. .00t
enlisted men as on Monday and Wed
nesday.
Saturday May i6--5anta Rosn day
Excursion to Santa Rosn for twenty
five officers and I76 men. Second trlI
TO Mount TAmnlpais and Muir wood,
for 200 officers.
NEW nTT. GONNA MI
The daily tribune., 1908-05-08

Don't forget to make
Florence more beautiful.
A little effort may be re-
warded by l of the 3 prizes
we are offering besides
the pleasure of helping to
beautify your city.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-11

the police force and civil list of New
York city. Our military budget, how
ever, is bigger than that of either
France or Germany. while in each Of
these countries there is over half
million men under arms, besides ac-
coutrements for 2,000Yo 600 more.
Gentleman, the approaching polit-
cal campaign will be no hippodrome.
1T will lbe man against mammon.
Human rights on the one hand, the
concentrated power OF all the wealth
draining monopolies on the other.
I'm closing | wish TO quote the In
spring words spoken last month ut
Newark by that dauntless leader OF
men. that ever true Democrat. that
modern Observation-Disclosures ]. Bry-
an. He said: The only kind OF an
army that can fight their forces is an
army OF volunteers that can neither be
bought nor coerced, and will make up
In enthusiasm what the others make
up In cupidity.'"
The candidacy OF VIM. Jennings
Bryan for president on the Democratic
ticket was endorsed.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-11
MAN ASSAULTED AND
ROBBED IN A CAB

With his eyeglasses broken and
bent. his clothes disarranged. and his
collar torn, Hiram s. Crosby, aged go
a shoemaker from Romulus, Mich,
drove to police headquarters in q
cab. early Wednesday evening and re-
ported that he had been assaulted
and robbed of nearly $40 by two arm
ed men with whom he had spent the
evening. His story was corroborated
by Robert Sharkey, the driver of the
cab.
Mr.. Crosby came to the city to at
tend the funeral of his late brother-in.
law, Police Sergeant Lyman Blakely.
After the services he fell In with two
young strangers and they visited sew.
eral saloons. About 1880 the trio
called cab from Prouty's livery, and
drove to the Union depot, where eros.
by was to take train for home. On
learning that he would have to wait
more than an hour the strangers sug.
gested that they take a drive.
At Howard-st. and the West Grand
boulevard Driver Sharkey says he
heard Crosby cry for help. He jumped
down from his seat and opened the
door. when one OF the strangers poked
gun In his face and told him to keep
his distance. A moment later both
men jumped from the cab. ordered
sharkey to mount the box and drive
like -" Sharkey obeyed and
headed straight for the station.
The robbers overlooked SIS and a
gold watch Mr.. Crosby had on his per.
son.
The Detroit times., 1908-03-11
ATTEMPT TO WRECK
"PENNSY" FLYER

CHICAGO. March Il.-What is be
lieved 10 have been an attempt %
wreck and rob fast Pennsylvania ~
er which reached here at 1890 last
night, was discovered ar One Hun
dred and Nineteenth-st. and the Penn
sylvania tracks, when six ties were
found on the tracks. Thomas Yorrick
a Waterman, found the ties on the
track few minutes before the train
was due 10 pass the place. Unable e
get assistance, the Waterman tugged
at the heavy ties and pulled them
from the tracks just az the train, fill
ed with passengers. dashed past. Had
TIE Waterman been 10 minutes later
it is probable that one of the worst
wrecks OF years in Chicago would have
occurred.