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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

AT Fridays session Of the Gateway
Rebekah Lodge that fraternity enter
tanned its sister members Of the lodge
of Ilwaco and Hammond and 4 most
delightful evening was passed by all.
Music helped the guests 70 have q
delightful time and also. a delicious
lunch was served.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

tionably the limit of any mechanical
effect ever undertaken upon the popu-
Tar priced stage, surprising in mas
siyeness even the great productions
Of the worlds most prominent play
houses Various superbIy painted
scenes are presented during the four
acts. It is in no way similar to the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mr., and Mrs, Charles H. Calender
celebrated the tenth anniversary Of
their wedding on Monday Of this
week BY inviting . few Of their
friends from this city and the Wash
ington side to their home who be-
slowed upon them many beautiful and
suitable presents for the occasion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mr.. Hugo Henry Hellgren and
Miss Helma Julina Carlson Of this
city were married on Thursday even
ing at 8 o'clock al the parsonage Of
the First Lutheran Church BY the
Rev. Gustaf E. Rydquist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

A very successful apron sale and
social was given At the A. @. y. M
hall on Ninth street Tuesday after
noon BY the ladies Of the Queen
Louise lodge and auxiliary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mrs. Earle A. Fisher entertained
the members Of the Thursday after
noon euchre club this week at her
cory home on Franklin avenue. It
was decided to change the name Of
the club to the Five Hundred Club.
The prize winners at cards were Mrs.
Charles Humphreys and Mrs. Sweet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

ceiving The prize after which games
we're played, Mrs, Sweet of Portland
Maine, being tile winner ~ The prize
The parIors we're prettily decorated
with sweet peas, roses, pinks and
nasturtiums The hostess was III.
sisted BY Mrs Earle Fisher, Mrs.
IO. b. Estes, Miss Estes and Miss
ifoard.
Miss Rose Earl Whalen VI Seaside
and John n. Vehaaratos III san Fran.
cisco we're married N Grace Epiyco-
pal church Thursday morning. tie
Rev Vim Seymour Short officiating,
An The presence of their immediate
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
First Lutheran church held its semi.
annual entertainment last evening in
the parlors Of the church in Upper
town. Like the other events these
ladies have had charge Of it was a
decided success.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

relatives and i few intimate friends
They Ieft III thc evening fof i short
Tip 10 British Columbia ana thc
Sound CITIES and upon their return
viii make tlleir home Ii San fran.
cisco,
The first regular meeting ior she
year oi tIie T'rukabatchec Club II she
Presbyterian church was held on
Tuesday evening IL THE home of Mrs.
|A p Gamer The following were
elected officers of NE club Prcsi.
dent Miss Winnie Ewart; uce.presi-
dent, Miss Grace Knapp; secretary.
Miss Lem Smith; treasurer, Miss
Isabel paulsen
MI Edward S. siykrcy and Miss
Christina SetterIund, both III Ports
land, we're united III marriage oii
Thursday evening Al the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Peter Befgcsoni
the home being prcttily decorated ior
the occasion The Rev Gustaf Ryds
quisl ofiiciated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Calender Of
this city left on the boat this morn
ing for combined business and
pleasure trip to Marshfeld and Coos
country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

The Misses Mabel and Irene Sim
ington entertained at a six-handed
cuchre party on Tuesday evening Of
this week at their pretty home Mr.
Walter Stokes won the prize for
holding highest cards About l8 were
present,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

| ~S--~-~s@-- & fsEl
/ A very successful apron sale anc
social was given At the A. Q. y. M
Ehall on Ninth street Tuesday after.
moon BY the ladies Of the Queer
Louise lodge and auxiliary.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Calender 81
this city left on the boat this morn
ing for combined business and
pleasure trip to Marshfeld and Coos
country.
| Miss Hazel Kennedy Of Skano-
kawa is in the city for an over
Sunday visit as the guest Of Miss
Blanche Heron.
Mrs. F. r. Blair entertained the
members Of the Thursday afternoon
club at her home at Tongue Point
this week.
Mrs. G. G. Fulton was given sur
prise on Friday afternoon BY few
friends the occasion being her birth.
day
Mrs. G. VIZ Wood entertained the
members Of the Whist Club On Fri
day evening and very nice evening
was spent by all
Miss Grace Stokes, Miss Mabel
Taylor and Mrs Frank sanborn are
attending tile horse show in Portland.
Miss Alma Holmes entertained the
ID, N. G, p. club this week al the
regular meeting On Tuesday evening,
Miss Clara Munson Of Warrenton
was II the city for few hours yes-
terday
Mi and Mrs Samuel Elmore and
Miss Elsie Eimore ate III Portland at
tending the horse show
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mr. Harry + Flayel and bride have
returned from their honeymoon which
was spent III Seaside and Portland,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

The Astoria Hive, No, A, u o, q.
'Ms will hold an apron and rug sale
Tuesday afternoon October 20, at Red
Mems Hall A New England supper
will Be served IN the evening from
$50 to 8 o'clock which will no doubt
pc enjoyed BY ALL
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

The Ladies Guild Of Grace Episco-
pal church will Be entertained on
Saturday afternoon by Mrs Robert
Cafruthers with d tea al her home on
Exchange street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Miss Hazel Kennedy of Skamo-
kawa is in the city for an over
Sunday visit as the guest Of Miss
Blanche Heron.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

Mrs. F. R. Blair entertained the
members Of the Thursday afternoon
club at her home at Tongue Point
this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-18

| Mrs. G. G. Fulton was given sur
prise on Friday afternoon BY 4 few
friends the occasion being her birth
day
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Are you In for an adventure"
Surely. With whom?"
with the locksmith's daughter"
Vidocq made a grimace as if mock
| ing and said:
Il don't believe I ever had the honor
of the lady's acquaintance"
All hands laughed loudly at this
| sally. Constantine put his hands down
into his pocket and produced a big
brass key. He handed it gravely to
| the detective.
Permit me to present you to the
mink"
Vidocq, keeping up the spirit of the
thing, bowed gravely, acknowledging
the introduction and inquired when he
would have the pleasure of going out
with the lady.
'It might be tonight" he said grum-
bling, "if it were not for that in
fernal Vidocq."
The detective pricked up his ears
at the mention of his own name. He
! preserved the gravity of his counter
ance, however. as he remarked care
| lessly:
ooh, l don't mind him if can keep
clear of the informers. They tell me
Paris swarms with the parasites"
That's true" said Constantine, "but
if you can keep Vidocq from guessing
| at your business you are safe enough
| with me. AS for these informers, l
don't fear them. can smell those
beggars as sssily as crow scents
powder"
WELL" said Vidocq, 81 cannot boast
of so much penetration, yet I think,
i too, that from the frequent description
I have heard of this Vidocq his fea-
lures are so well engraved in my recol-
lection that should pretty soon recog-
nize him if came Unexpectedly in his
| way"
God bless you!" cried Constantine,
cit is easy to perceive you are stran-
ger to the vagabond; just imagine,
now, that he is never to be seen twice
in the same dress; that he is in the
morning perhaps just such another
looking person as you; well, the next
hour so altered that his own brother
could not recognize him, and by the
evening l defy any man to remember
ever having seen him before. Only
! yesterday l met him disguised in a
manner that would have deceived any
eye but mine, but he must be deep
hand If he gets over me. know these
sneaks at the first glance, and if my
friends were as knowing as myself his
business would have been done long
ago."
Nonsense" cried Vidocq; every
body says the same thing of him, and
yet you see there is no getting rid Of
him."
Constantine was on his feet at once,
with an oath. He cried out:
ITO prove that can act as well as
talk. If you will lend me helping
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07
1T SEEMED INCURABLE
Body Raw with Eczema-Dischareed
from Hospitals as HopeIess-cutl-
cura Remedies Cured Him.

From the age of three months until
fifteen years old, my son Owens life
was made intolerable by eczema in its
worst form. In spite of treatments the
disease gradually spread until nearly
every part Of his body was quite raw.
He used to tear himself dreadfully in
his sleep and the agony he went
through is quite beyond words. The
regimental doctor pronounced the case
hopeless. We had him in hospitals
four times and he was pronounced one
Of the worst cases ever admitted.
From each he was discharged as in.
durable. We kept trying remedy
after remedy, but had gotten almost
past hoping for cure. Six months
ago we purchased set of Cuticura
Remedies. The result was truly mar
velous and today he is perfectly cured.
Mrs. Lily Hedge, Camblewell Green,
England, Jan. II, 1907"
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EDOCQ RCYZD ZHEZZ I'D IND .NCRzZZD

these obstacles. Days were employed
In perfecting the likeness. First he
attained seven days growth OF
beard. Then he dyed his hair and
beard black. By the generous use OF
white walnut liquor he attained most
unhealthy complexion. The original
was snuff fiend. Vidocq garnished
his upper lip with a mixture of coffee
grounds and gum arabic. He made
blisters on his feet by rubbing in a
composition with which he was ia
miliar. He made the marks of the
letters on his ankles, and DRESSING
himself in suitable garb was ready
for his enterprise.
After that he became regular fire
quenter of the thieves dens of Paris
He drank cheap gin, tossed off alb
sinthe, cursed the police, showed the
marks of the irons on his legs and al
together made himself general ia
vorite. Night after night he visited
cheap concert hall in the Fauboure
st. German, where he met most of the
disreputable characters of the French
metropolis. He became very friendly
with most of them and made them
drink his health in sundry glasses OF
bad wine. The resort was veritable
clearing house for the gossip of the
underworld. A man or woman who
had not served time" was out OF
place in that assemblage. Talk OF
burglaries past and prospective was
as free as remarks concerning the
state of weather. Vidocq told of his
experiences with great vividness and
with degree of exaggeration that
would have won medal from the An
anias club.
Among SO many little thieves there
was one big thief. His name was Con
stantine, a former fencing master, who
having run the gamut of dissipation
had now reached the closing stages OF
crime in his ill-spent life. His com
panions looked upon him as man OF
enterprise-bold in execution and on
all occasions possessing the most I'M
blushing effrontery. The attention OF
more than once, but they had never
been able to secure the least scintilIa
of evidence against the man.
Vidocq, knowing this, moved eau.
tiously. He knew that mistep might
mean his own life, for he was in the
midst of desperate characters who
thought nothing of murder. He put
on sad face, bemoaned his own fate
and bewailed the fact that he had no
means Of recouping his fallen for.
tunes. He became friendly with one
OF the intimates of Constantine, and
that worthy, being piled with liquor
gave the detective full particulars OF
the habits of the big thief. They passed
the night together, and before morning
Vidocq knew all about the haunts OF
Constantine.
On the following day he again met
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his voluble informant in the dance hal
on the Faubourg st. German. He was
quite excited.
would you like to meet Constan
tine?" he asked Vidocq.
Most assuredly!" replied the detect
i've
| They remained in conversation fol
some time. Presently the door opened
and a smart-looking fellow came in
Vidocq's companion plucked at his
sleeve.
Now is your time if you wish tc
speak to Constantine-he is here"
The detective looked up and saw 9
neatly-dressed man of 80, with good
broad shoulders. He was about five
feet six inches high, extremely good
looking, fine black hair and regular
teeth. Vidocq only waited long enough
for the newcomer to be seated wher
he went up to him carelessly and
said:
would you kindly oblige me with 9
little tobacco from your box?"
The famous thief looked the detect
i've over from head to foot before re
plying. After an embarrassing inter
val Constantine passed his tobacco boz
to Vidocq. Then he said abruptly:
"You have heen in the army?"
The detective could have fallen tc
the floor Had all of his carefully
contrived disguise counted for moth
| ing? Did Constantine know who he
was? In any event it would serve his
interest to answer the question truth
fully. So with pretended nonchalance
| he said:
why, yes; how did you know it?'
Simply because no man can con
ceal it. Once in the army you carry
the badge of it with you through life
in your walk, in your shoulders, in
your talk, in your manners"
Vidocq laughed uproariously, as il
he considered this a good joke, and in
the confusion invited his new-found
| friend to take drink. He accepted
and in the course of their conversation
the detective was delighted to find that
the other had not penetrated his dis
guise.
Il like YOU" finally cried Constan
tine, "and l want you to take dinner
with some friends of mine"
That night Vidocq dined with party
of charming cracksmen, every one OF
them noted in his profession. Con
stantine was the chief, Joubert his
able lieutenant, and the others faith
full followers. The wine flowed freely
and the best of feeling prevailed. One
of the company said facetiously that
he had just come into a fortune and
was celebrating the event AS a mat
ter of fact he had cracked a crib
the night before and was spending
part of his ill-gotten wealth. Con
stantine. turning to Vidocq, said:
"hcw's your nerve?"
| Fine"
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Cause and Effect.

young Fallow follows Miss Belle
about with logged devotion"
That's quite natural: you know, his
is case of puppy loye."-Baltimore
American.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Vidocq spent all morning in going
over the reports that had been placed
In his hands. After that he returned
to his lodgings, and throwing himself
On the bed lay awake all night de-
vising plan of campaign. When day
light arrived it was completely blocked
out in his mind-not detail was over
looked.
The first step was to discard his
own personality and take up that of
another. 1t would have to be a thief.
The honor of being impersonated fell
to one German, alias "the Captain"
H. was fugitive galley slave. Vidocq
had known him in the days--well, in
the days before he became detective.
German had dark brown hair, that of
Vidocq was light; he was thin, Vidocq
was stout; his complexion was sallow,
that of Vidocq was clear. But the re-
sonrcefuI detective overcams all Of
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

"a - tlHNp1, Ine project OIL lHc
RAM Paris police, sat at his desk
~ 81 in his private Office, his
4V4@ face picture of perpleXity.
He picked up a paper that
lay before him and read it care
fully for the third time. 1t was
an official report of a desperate
robbery that had occurred in
the heart of the French capital
the night before. Moreover, it was
one of many similar reports. There
had been an epidemic of robberies and
the police seemed powerless to stop
them. M. Henry summoned M. Ber-
taux, famed as cross-examiner of
criminals, and M. Parisot, the gov
ernor of prisons, and the three men
talked long and earnestly but without
coming to any conclusion Presently
look of qualification overspread the
countenance of NJ Henry. He turned to
his colleagues.
Gentlemen, / have it."
What is it?" they called in chorus.
BE seated" he responded, "and
wait"
They did as they were bid and the
project touched button. A messenger
responded.
''Tell Vidocq to come here at once"
said M. Henry.
In few minutes the door opened
and a strong, well-built man with
square shoulders shambled into the
room. He had gray hair, thick nose,
blue eyes, smooth face and a per-
petual smile. He glanced about him
In furtive way and realized that he
was in the presence of the triumvirate
OF talent that ruled the underworld of
Paris. He squared himself as a man
would who was preparing to be on the
defensive. But the first words of the
project treasured him. "Vidocq, we
need your assistance"
The man bowed low.
M Henry, l am at your service alb
solutely."
The project handed him the report.
Take that and read it carefully.
1t is one of many. The criminals are
having carnival. l want you to can
<AAS ILLS 6ohS. M regular DOLCE
have failed. They bring me only ex
cuses; l wish you to bring me the
prisoners"
Vidocq smiled that everlasting smile
and bowed again.
1t shall be as you wish, M. Henry"
He left the room with three bat
teries of sharp eyes leveled at him.
M. Bertaux shrugged his shoulders.
"A qualk doctor sent to caputre
burglars"
M. Parisot spread out his hands in
disgust.
"A showman's clown, a petty thief
on the detective force"
M. Henry smiled blandly.
Gentlemen, You are not alone in
your disapproval Do you see these
papers" pointing TO high pile on the
side OF his desk, these are all pro.
tests and complaints against the en-
ployment of VidocQ. Some are from
honest men; some from thieves. But
he shall have his chance His past is
behind him; his future in his own
hands. 1 shall judge him solely by re-
suits"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Even a drunken man doesn't care to
be held up by footpad.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

WE PAY TOP PRICES FOR CREAM.
Miller & Holmes, St. Paul, Minnesota.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Many a man is lonesome because
other men are particular about their
associates.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Stack Covers, Awnings, Tents.
Flags etc. For information and prices, write
American Tent & Awning Co., Minneapolis
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

A coat of arms doesn't always hide
the family skeleton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

WE PAY HIGH PRICE FOR CREAM.
The Crescent Creamery Co., st. Paul.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

ROOFS; HOW TO PRESERVE THEM.
Valuable information sent free on re-
quest Marie Paint Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Buy U. s. Dip and Disinfectant
ind ship your Hides, Pelts, Wool, ETC., to
Y. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

We want your CREAM ship us to-day.
MILTON DAIRY CO., st. Paul, MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

The next best thing to knowing how
to get a thing is knowing how to get
along without it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Conviction of ignorance is the door.
step to the temple Of wisdom.-Spur-
geon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

It isn't a secret If woman hest.
tates in the telling of 1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

If Your Feet Ache or Burn
get a Csc package of Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t gives
quick relief. Two million packages sold yearly.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

eugene Francois Vidocq. who has been
called the Father of Detectives was born
at Arras, July %, 1775, the son of
baker. He became in turn an acrobat with
travelling circus, a soldier in the French
irmy, Vagabond, a forger and a con-
lict. He was sent 10 the galleys for
right years but escaped and Joined
band of highwaymen. He turned states
evidence on some of his companions and
In 1872 was made chief of the secret po-
lice of Paris, eXemplifying the phrase
Set thief to catch a thief" He was
remarkably successful but finally lost his
place in 1925 He opened private detec-
live agency and also published four vol
times of his memoirs. He died in poverty
n 1851
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

Be careful not to stumble over your
own bluff.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-08-07

HENRY, the project of the
Paris police, sat at his desk
in his private Office, his
D face a picture of perplexity.
He nicked m q manor that
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18
Reddine.
A NEW BUSINESS FIRM.

Greenbaun & Klein, who have pur- chased the store business of J. M. Sul- livan on the Ridge, took possession on Monday, August "A, will continue to carry on the same line of business as MT Sullivan did. The new firm has purchased all of MT Sullivan's stock in the store and has taken a five year lease of the store property. MT Sulli- van will live at his place in the Ridge until fall, when he expects to move to Bridgeport for the winter. It will be the aim of the new firm to look after the wants of their customers and de- liver the orders promptly and they will always try to supply the best goods the market affords at reasonable prices. Messrs Greenbaun and Klein have fit ted up the upper part of the store for tenement and are making their home there.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

large pond just back of his tenement house and will stock it for fishing. H. c. McCollum had the contract for building the dam.
 Sneak thieves stole Mrs Catherine Deming's pocket book with sum of money in it from her home, one day re- gently, while she was busy in another part of the house.
 Last Saturday as c. E. Warehouse was unhitching his horse at Frank Favereau's blacksmith shop on the Ridge, the horse sprang out of the shaft just as it was unhitched, knock ing MT Morehouse down and quite bad ly bruising him. The horse ran to Mir Greens place, where he was captured and he escaped without injury.
 William H. Miller and family, who have been spending a few weeks at their pleasant summer home in San fordtown, left, last week Wednesday, tor their home in Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Newtown bee., 1908-09-18

the way from Brookdeld Junction and from Brookfeld, small way station. These three Brookfelds tthey are practically one) confuse the new com CT, if he or she has not been warned in advance. The "center" is about q mile from Brooktield Junction. and some feet more than q mile from Brookheld. But let it be recorded here that the Center" is the place of places.-[ Emma L. Trapper.