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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
DAYTON WANTS RACES.

DAYTON, Wash, July l4.-The
effort OF local racehorse men to have
Dayton placed on the Spokane, Lew
iston. Walla Walla racing circuit is
meeting with encouraging success
Waitsburg is strongly in favor OF the
proposition. Work will probably be
commenced in a few days on the
racetrack and fair grounds here which
are to be placed in frst-class condi-
ton for the county fair in October.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15

IRVING AND MONTAGUE.
One Of Their Practical Jokes That
Scared Their Friends.

In scottS "Thc Drama OF Yesterday
and Today" the author tells OF prac.
tlcal joke played BY Henry Irving and
Harry Montague upon n number Of
their friends, and ''in It's execution was
seen tho first dawnIng gllmmer OF that
tragic force that was ultimately 10 fnd
expression In Hoods Dream OF Eugene
Aram' and The Bells" irving and
Montague. hitherto the best allies, be.
gan TO quarrel on their way TO picnic.
and their friends feared some tragic
consequences. After luncheon both OF
the men disappeared.
Smale'B face turned deadly pale. Iie
felt that his worst fears were being
realized. With one Wild cry, They're
gone what on earth has become OF
themi" he made dash down the Oar
gle over the rocks aud powders, with
the remainder OF the picnic party at his
heels.
At the bottom OF dreadful hollow
behind the little wood fearful sight
presented itself TO the nstonlshe1
friends. There Oh q stone sat Henry
Irving In his shirt sleeves. his long hair
matted over bis eyes. his thin hands
and white face all smcared with blood,
and dangling 40 open clasp knife.
He was mutterlng to himself In
savage tone: "I've done itl I've done Il!
| said would ! said l wouldg'
Tom Smple In an agong Of fear
rushed up to irving, who waved him
on one side with threatening gestures.
"For Gods sake, man." screamed the
distracted Smale, tell us where no isl"
Irving, scarcely moving a muscle,
pointed to a heap OF dead leaves and
In sepulchral tones cried: He's there.
there! I've done for himl I've mur.
dered .him| "'~, =. -
Smale literally bounded to the heap
and began nInglng aside the leaves In
every direction, Presently he found
the body Of Harry Montague lying face
downward. Almost paralyzed with
fear, Smale Just managed to turn the
head around and found Montague con.
vulsed with laughter, with a pocket
handkerchief In his mouth TO prevent
an explosion. Never was better acting
seen on any stage,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
TANNING or LEATHER.
Il 10 Probably the Most Ancient Of Al
the Arts.

the Arts.
Tuning OF leather IL probably the
oldest OF all arts Agriculture Is the
only one that would have chance Of
competition. but the probabilities are
that cold weather taught the first Intel.
Iigent anthropold ape to move south or
cover himself with skins Without tan
nlng the raw hides would soon stlIfen
and IN damp weather would rot and
become unbearable because OF their
pdors Probably abont the period OF the
trogIodytes. or cave men. the art had
It's inception. and right here Is to be
stated one OF the most curious fea.
lures Of the artrnamely, that. while
every other art has advanced. the
methods employed by most tanners to.
day are quite similar to those used In
the time OF TIerodotus. writer who
has told us more about the world as
he found i than has any historian who
succeeded him. .~..Hy.te ee
Herodotus says he found the Afri.
cans wearing skins for clothing, re-
markable statement about the people
Of a country In which the thermometer
rarely goes below 100 degrees r. The
PhoenicIans used tanned leather for
the outsides OF ships with which they
fearlessly naylgated every square mile
Of the sea Of all antiquity. Babylonlan
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
BUSINESS SECTION BURNS.

LOS ANGELES, July l4.-The
business section of Daggett, small
town on the Mojave Desert, was
practically destroyed by fire last
night. The blaze, which is supposed
to have started in barber shop,
quickly burned the main business
block, there being scarcity OF water
Among the buildings destroyed were
the postofice, Harris Hotel and Nc
Rae's Cafe. The loss is about $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
NEGRO STRUNG UP.

MIDDLETOWN, Tenn, July IA.
Hugh Jones, a negro, was strung up
to a sapling limb near here early to-
day by a mob of 100 men. Jones had
attempted to assault Miss Ora
Yoppys, aged H. He was being
brought to Middletown by special
deputies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
'LocKJAW CAUSES DEATH.

HILLSBORO, Or, July l4-Frank
Susbauer, the ll-year-old son OF
Henry Susbauer, near Cornelius, died
Sunday from tetanus, as result OF a
silver, which he ran into one OF his
toes two weeks ago
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
THREE DIE OF HEAT.

CINCINNATI, July l4.-As re-
suit OF yesterdays intense heat, three
deaths we're recorded and today open
ed with the temperature little less
oppressive than yesterday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15

A few doses of this remedy will in
variably cure an ordinary attack Of
diarrhHa.
1t can always be depended spon,
even in the more severe attacks of
cramp collie and cholera morbus.
1t is equally successful for summer
diarrhea and cholera infantum in
children, and is the means Of saving
the lives Of many children each year.
When reduced with water and
sweetened it is pleasant to take.
Every man of a family should keep
this remedy in his home. Buy it now.
PRICE, 25C. LARGE SIZE, 60C.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-15
"ORYS" IN SESSION ARREST DYNAMITERFOR GIRL STUDENTS
Dary william Taken San Houses aUnersy
Opens Today Francisco OF Oregon
ARREST DYNAMITER
Dastardly William Taken In San
Francisco
REFUSES TO CONFESS ALL

Blew up Gallagher Places in Oak.
land. But Refuses TO Tell Who the
Men Are Who Paid Him For the
Job.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
Whoopins Cough

"In February our daughter, had the
whooping cough. Mr. Lane, of Hart
land, recommended Chamberla n s
Cough Remedy and said it gave his
customers the best of satisfaction. We
found it as he said, and can recommend
it to anyone having children troubled
with whooping cough says Mrs. A.
Goss, of Durand, Mich. For sale by J.
J. Sherwin.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
Msthodis, Church

Sunday, May 3: Rev r. r, Adams,
pastor. Services: morning at 1000,
evening at 7:3o. Topic:-"The Ordered
and Diciplined Life" Glass meeting
at 10 O'Clock. The Sabbath school at
2;3o. The Epworth League at $50.
Suitable music at both services. All
welcome.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

For burn or scald apply Chamber
lain's Salve. 1t will allay the pain al
most instantly and quickly heal the in
jured parts. For sale by j. J. Sher-
win.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Postmaster Tratnen turned the bust
ness over to bis deputy, Mr.. King, and
went to Pueblo Tuesday to represent
Clear Creek republicans at the state
conx ention
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
Skating Challenges

CHALLENGE:-The undersigned here
by challenges any skater of Clear Greek,
Gilpin or Jefferson counties to race,
one or two miles, for the amateur
championship of the three counties.
Race to be skated in the Idaho Springs
rink, WILL BURKE
Address Edw. Schoelkopf, manager,
Idaho Springs, Colorado.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Coroner Smith was a visitor to Dem
yer the first of the week and in return
ing expressed regret that he could
not stay for full week OF Masonic
festivities
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

The championship pool game at Rus
sell Gulch last night between Fred
Mellow and William Harper resulted in
victory for the former by score of
ten balls. This closes the champion
shin series
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

The electric theater on Miner street
is developing into a most popular re-
sort, the pictures being distinct and the
music all that could be desired. Last
night the place was overcrowded at
each performance.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Assistant Cashier w. A. Roberts, of
NJ. & Nj. bank, accompanied by Dick
White. the insurance man, went to
Denver Friday afternoon to enjoy the
Masonic festivities.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

President W. L. Bush, of the First
National Bank, has been in Denver
several days this week, attending
Masonic ceremonies.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Ice delivered daily. G. H. Curnou
phone Black 772 and Forks q.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Try US for ranch eggs, vegetables
poultry and meat THERo & CO.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Fred Wiley turned the sampler over
to the employees TUESDAY and took a
reserved seat in the early morning train
for the stat 5 e.. tai.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Sam Grammar. the tailor, 1914 Miner
Street. Phone Black Sal.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

AGENTS wANTEp-To sell new sensa-
tional mining book, Rocks in the
good pay. Henry Orpen, Sole State
Agent, 3l7 Charles Block, Denver.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

" On tomorrow Afternoon Miss Lila
Powell, of Georgetown. and John Haw
gust of this city, will be united ~
marriage at the residence of the groom
mother, on Miner street, Rev. r K
Adams will officiate
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mrs. Geo. f. McClelland was q
Denver passenger Tuesday morning
Ed. Rhoner relieved himself from h s
ally duties and went to the state met
ropolis the first of the week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
LADIES' SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP

The undersigned hereby challenges
any lady skater of Clear Creek, Gilpin
or Jefferson counties to race, half mile
or mile, for the ladies championship of
the three counties. Race to be skated
in the Idaho Springs rink.
Miss EDITH HOBBS.
Address Edw. Schoelkopf, manager,
Idaho Springs, Colorado.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mrs. Bertha McManus has been EN-.
ployed by Druggist Elliott to fill the
vacancy caused by the absence OF
Dee" Bird.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Miss Opal Oxley and Margaret kautf
man spent Sunday with Denver friends
eturning on the evening train.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Attorney K. K. Graham has been II
attendance as a delegate on the re.
publican convention at Pueblo this
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
A Musical asst

The Colorado Conservatory of Music will give fine musical
teramment the Methodist church Wednesday evening MAY
Mrs. Gertrude Phillips pianist ~adore, violnis
the Berlin Mr. Ruher
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mrs. Geo. A. Patten has been in the
city for several days, looking after her
numerous real estate interests.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mrs. F. E Angoye was passenger
for the chief city Of the State last Mon.
day.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

DR.. Allen G. Frazier put in couple
Of days at Denver the first of the
week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Druggist J. j. Sherwin attended Ma
sonic ceremonies at Denver this week.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Mrs. J. ]. Kane departed for Denver
on this afternoon train and will remain
there a week or SO visiting with friends.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

The High School base ball team went
over to Central City this morning to
wallop team from the schools of that
city.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
H. o. Allen the dentist.
Dentistry

DR.. w. T. Cain over Merchants and
Miners National bank.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Hauling and express Curnow the
ice man, phones Black 772 and Forks
81.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Justice wilkins turned the affairs Of
his office over to Squire Griswold and
has put in the entire week enjoying the
Masonic doings at Denver, The Judge
asserts that life is ,too short to make
all things business, and believes that
a little relaxation is good for both the
body and mind.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
I he Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian church, f. Edwin
Jones, pastor. Services, Sunday, May
3. 190S.-11 a. m. communion; I'm,
Sabbath school,; $3.50 p. m., Junior En-
deavor; $50 p. m. Senior Endeavor;
80 p. m., sermon, The Unrecognized
God" A cordial welcome.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

Tomorrow on the local tball ground
the Eagles Of this city will engage IN
battle royal with the fast Central Clu
picked nine. This game has long bee'
arranged, but inclement weather ha
nece STATED postponement.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

.Fddie' Thomas returned from
Cripple Creek Sunday evening where
he has been engaged in work on the
big drainage tunnel. An intimate
friend asserts that the lodestone that
brought Eddie home was the pros
pect Of an early opening of the nata-
tariurr1
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02

The Ladies' society of the Swedish
Mission church will have its regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. Olof
Dahlberg, on Colorado street. Thurs
day, the 9th inst. On Saturday even
ing, the 10th, the society will have an
auction and bazaar in the church, where
a number of useful and valuable arti-
cles will be disposed OF and refresh
ment served. All are invited to attend.
The following is the report for the
month of April showing the average o.
attendance to have been 925 per cent
the largest for that month in the pas
| five years:
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1908-05-02
SHORT SIFTINGS.

SHORT SIFTINGS.
Sam Grammar. the tailor, 1914 Miner
Street. Phone Black SAL.
| Druggist j. j. Sherwin attended Ma
sonic ceremonies at Denver this week.
Mrs. F. E Angove was passenger
for the chief city of the State last Mon.
day.
DIR. Allen G. Frazier put in couple
| Of days at Denver the first of the
week.
Mrs. Geo A. Patten has been in the
| city for several days, looking after her
numerous real estate interests.
Mrs. J. j. Kane departed for Denver
on TINS afternoon train and will remain
there week or SO visiting with friends.
The High School base ball team went
over to Central City this morning to
wallop team from the schools of that
! city.
Attorney K. X. Graham has been in
attendance as a delegate on the re-
1 publican convention at Pueblo this
week.
Mrs Bertha McManus has been en-
/ ployed by Druggist Elliott to fill the
vacancy caused by the absence OF
Dec" Bird
President W L. Bush, of the First
National Bank, has been in Denver
several days this week, attending
Masonic ceremonies.
Fred Wiley turned the sampler over
to the employees TUESDAY and took
reserved seat in the early morning train
for the stat &c. tai.
Coroner Smith was visitor to Den
yer the first of the week and in return
ing expressed regret that he could
not stay for full week OF Masonic
festivities.
Postmaster Trathen turned the bust
ness over to bis deputy, Mr.. King, and
went te Pueblo Tuesday to represent
Clear Greek republicans at the state
convention.
Assistant Cashier w. A, Roberts, of
NJ. & Nj. bank, accompanied by Dick
White, the insurance man, went to
Denver Friday afternoon to enjoy the
Masonic festivities.
The electric theater on Miner street
is developing into a most popular re-
sort, the pictures being distinct and the
music all that could be desired. Last
night the place was overcrowded at
each performance.
The championship pool game at Rus
sell Gulch last night between Fred
Mellow and William Harper resulted in
victory for the former by score of
ten balls. This closes the champion /
ship series.
" On tomorrow afternoon Mss lliiaH /
Powell, of Georgetown. and John Has +
gust, Of this city, will be united IA
marriage at the residence of the groom /
mother, on Miner street, Rev. r. K. T
Adams will officiate.
Tomorrow on the local sball grounds T
the Eagles Of this city will engage m
battle royal with the fast Central City
picked nine This game has long been
arranged, but inclement weather has
nece STATED postponement.
Eddie" Thomas returned from
Cripple Creek Sunday evening where
he has been engaged in work on the
big drainage tunnel. An intimate
friend asserts that the lodestone that
brought Eddie" home was the pros
pect of an early opening of the nata
torium.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
For Facilities for Caring
For Consumptives.
Over 100000 Are Now Re-
ported in United States.
The Hospital Accommodations for
These Are Inadequate.

New York, Dec. 1S.-1n a statement
issued by the National Association for
the Study and Prevention of Tubercu-
csis after an investigation of the need
of beds for destitute conSumptiveS III
the United States. it is declared that
there are only 5000 beds for 100000 pa
tieNts. or 40 ConsumptiveS for every
bed.
Statistics gathered from every state
in the country show that the total
number of beds provided by both prl-
vate and public sources is less than
Is 100, while the number of living cases
of tuberculosis in the United States is
shcwn to be over 100000.
The investigation also shows that
there are only 5000 beds In the entire
United States which are available for
advanced cases of tuberculosis, which
the National Association designatcS as
the cCntcrS of infection and spread of
the disease. 1t further shows that there
the United States in the advanced
stages of the disease. who should be
provided for in hospitals and for whom
TO provision has been made The Ma
tional Association says that consump-
ton will never be eradicatod until the
advanced cases are isolated and when
this is done. there will be an annual
saving of lives in this country of 100,-
900
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
sAGADAHOC.
BOW DOINHAM.

Christmas at the Baptist church,
Bowdoinham, as follows: Sunday, Dec.
20. at 1880 A. NJ, sermon by the pas
tor. subject, Goods Gift in the Full
ness of Time" Galatians iv:45. Sing
ing will be led by q chorus. Bible school
at 12 NJ: att O'Clock p M. services APP
propriate to the occasion. The public
cordially invited Christmas concert
and tree at 7.30 Thursday evening. An
instructive exercise "The Prince OF
Peace" will be provided by the chill
dren and young people.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
THE SPIRIT OF A CHRISTMAS GIFT
mot it's prceoften determine it's value to the receiver
At the same time it should be in good TASTE
Our Popular Novels

bv the hest known American Au-
thors. late copyrighted books that
were put upon the market at 3N
IL copy-now selling at only ao
CENTS A COPY.
We have a very large stock Of
these books, and they constitute
the most acceptable Holiday Gilt
that can be bought anywhere for
the money. Among the popular
ROCKS LATELY ADDED 10
THIS FAMOUS LIST are:
SATAN SANDERSON, by Halle
Ermine Rives.
BEVERLY OF GRAUSTARk,
by George Barr McCutcheon.
THE FIFTH STRING, by John
Philip Sousa, illustrated in colors
bv Howard Chandler Christy.
THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE. by
Robert Aitken, with beautiful
full-siZed colored poster by Harri-
son Fisher.
THE BATTLE OF THE
STRONG. by Gilbert Parker.
These are only a few of noted
works in this series. There are
hundred others. Not only does 1t
include books for older people, but
also books for younger people as
well.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19

DR.. F. II. Wilson, chairman Of the
Board of Pharmacy, Friday announced
the result Of the examination taken in
Bangor, Dec g. Only four of the II
candidates passed. James M. Seaman
Of Portland, J. William Boyle of Old
Town passed the examination for reg
istered pharmacists. Howard NJ. Sew
all of York village and Blake McKen-
ney of Old Town passed the examina-
tions for qualified assistants.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
BATES GRADUATES ORGANIZE.
Connecticut VALLEY Alumni Association
Formed at Hartford, Conn.

Hartford Conn, Dec. 1S.-About 35
graduates of Bates College, Lewiston,
Me-. met at the residence of DR.. w. \.
Thompson of this city last night and
organized the Connecticut Valley
Alumni Association Of Bates College.
G. A. Stuart. ~, of Hartford, was
chosen president. The guest of the
evening was President George E. Chase
of the college
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
Books for Girls.

published by the well-known house
of John G. Winston, and including
authors.
DON'T FAIL TO SEE THESE
BOOKS for they are the best value
for the money to be found in the
market today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
AS IN years past, the
QU|MBYIARTAST STORE
will again be the headquarters for
holiday buying.
It has the Goods and
The Prices

to meet all desires Call and see
what it has to show you.
enormous stock of pictures, includ-
ing a large supply of Nutting's fa-
nous hand colored photographs.
1t has all kinds of fancy china,
leather goods, box stationery, cam
eras and supplies, art calendars.
toilet articles, diaries, fountain
pens. mirrors. cut glass, the IA
nous Dennison Holiday Goods
nearly everything in fact that the
Holiday purchaser can wish.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
SIDNEY CENTER,
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

After fleeing from justice for five
months Jerry Staples has returned to
tee Waldo county Jail at Belfast and
surrendered himself to Sheriff Amos
F. Carleton and will serve out the bal
alce of his term Of so days for selling
liquor
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
KENNEBEC.
SIDN EY.

WEST-Within few days symp-
toms have developed for the worse in
the case of Mrs. Edwin Trask and
there is very little hope of her recov-
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Corson of this place and
Mrs. Nathan Grover of North Augusta
We're callers on Mrs. Mary Swift Thurs
day.
Mrs. j, w Penney of Belgrade pass
ed the day Wednesday in the home of
{. II. Lovejoy.
Mrs. Laura Freeman is reported in
poor health.
Miss Abbie keene has gone to Lake.
shore to care for Mrs. Anson Bracket.
Benjamin Smith and family of North
Augusta have moved here and are oc-
cupyng the house of Reuel Robinson.
known as the home of the late Henry
keene.
SIDNEY CENTER.
Rev. Francis Grosvcnor of Augusta
Viii preach at the NJ. E. church, Ba-
cons Corner, at 2.30 Sunday afternoon.
Social serN ice at the close.
LITcHFiELD.
Mrs. Ellen Berry. aged S.. died at 9
F. NJ Friday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry WaIdron Another
daughter, Mrs. F. K. Jack Of Bow
doinhan. also survives Funeral at .
F. NJ. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19

AS IN years past, the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-19
Live Books for Live BOYS!

What boy would ever have sup
posed that he could secure the fa-
nous books of Edward Strate-
meycr-the most noted of all the
writer's for boys in this country
for only 80 cents each? They are
beautifully gotten up too-fine
cloth bindings, excellent paper, fine
clear print, and the original illus
trations. They are without ques-
ton the BEST BOYS BOOKS
EVER SOLD IN THIS COUNTRY
FOR THE MONEY.
In the same series we have some
FAMOUS
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1908-11-14
CUBA'S THIRD
PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION TRY
No Serious Disturbance or Dis
order Expected to Mar the
Event
HEAVIEST VOTE EVER CAST
WILL MARK THE CONTEST
Two Tickets in the Field, Each Garry.
ing q Candidate for President and
Vice President-Election Day Was
Bright and Warm.

Havana. Nov. 14.-Election day
dawned bright and the third contest
at the polls in the history of the Cuban
republic to elect president promises
to pass without any serious disturb
ances or disorder. Two tickets are
in the field, the Liberal, headed by
Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfred e.
Zayas, candidates respectively for
presidency and vice presidency. and
the Conservative with Gen. Mario
Menocal and Dr. Rafael Montero as
candidates. 1t is probable that the
day will see the casting of the heavi-
est vote ever recorded in Cuba.