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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05

Portland may never again have TO
face such scathing turn-down as
she has suffered in this matter, And
yet, considering her frequently avow-
ed preference to send everything in
commercial way over to Seattle
rather than have it center at this
end OF the river, perhaps her chagrin
may be mimihed by the fact that
the beautiful squadrons soon to pass
her doors, are bound for that same
port OF Seattle lat least, we are wish
ing her what OF comfort there may be
in the conclusion.
And while we are at it, we wish to
offer our deep regrets for the recent
humiliation the Portland Chamber OF
Commerce underwent, in having, as
a body, to decline the cordial invita-
ton OF the Seattle Chamber to come
over there and participate in the re-
ception of the feet and, incidentally,
inspect real, frst-class harbor. A
circumstance, by the way, that the
Oregonian failed to publish syllable
about, so far as we have sought for
it; which fact does not detract one
whit from the adroit satire of the
Sound city nor from the modification
of the Oregon metropolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
THE PASSING FLEET.

With all the Pacific world we had
hoped that the great fleet of warships
would enter the Columbia and go as
far inland as possible, but the hope
was always accompanied by the doubt
of the feasibility, and even the safety,
of the visit here. Uncle Sam does
not permit his costly navy to use
negligible depths under its keels;
there must be water enough to as
sure free and secure movement at all
times in all places, and this could
not be guaranteed here.
Had Portland and her press striv-
en- for the Columbia bar and the Co
lumbia river, all these years, as they
should have done, instead of holding
things back, and down, to the levels
that made for the river commerce OF
that city alone; if they had used their
wide and pregnant influence for the
steady employment of the dredges
on both bar and river, Simultaneous
ly, and constantly, there would be no
question now, and no disappoint-
ment; and it is with this smashing
lesson we'll learned that they are,
at this time, so eager and urgent for
the completion of the jetties and
the service of the dredges. They have
simply bitten off their nose to spite
their face" and are praying Justify
for the only relief that shall ever
come to them. We are glad they
have realized the situation, and trust
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
More News From the New England
States.

If any one has any doubt as to the
virtue OF Foley's Kidney Cure, they
need only TO refer to Mr.. Alvin II.
Simpson, OF Willamantic, Conn,
who, after almost losing hope OF re-
covery, on account OF the failure OF so
many remedies, finally tried Foley's
Kidney Coure, which he says was
"just the thing" for him, as four
bottles cured him completely. He is
now entirely we'll and free from all
the suffering incident to acute kidney
trouble. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug
Store
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05

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Morning Astorian to either residence
or place OF business may be made BY
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mediately reported to the office OF
publication,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05

II Mrs. S. Joyce, 180 Sullivan ST.,
Claremont, N. H., writes: About a
year ago | bought two bottles OF
Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t cured me OF
a severe case OF Kidney trouble Of
several years standing. 1t certainly
is grand, good medicine, and |
heartily recommend il"
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Oregon. under the act OF Congress OF
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
IL You Don't Get Good Cigars
Now, It's Your Own Fault

All you have to do to stand up like man and ask the
dealer for cigars identified by the Triangle A. the box.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

She was perfectly self possessed now
and in command of the situation. Mil
lar was frankly afraid that she had
taken his meaning literally. Karl was
mad with rage and jealousy. Olga was
unruffled.
Madame, 1 was afraid" Millar said.
"You will take it off," Karl cried,
still held back by Millar IF you do
not, I'll find your husband, and he shall
have the pleasure"
Olga turned to him sweetly.
Karl, will you help me off with my
cloak?" she asked.
Karl almost leaped toward her. But
when his hands nearly touched her
cloak he drew back, afraid. Slowly
he backed away from her, while she
smiled.
DIR. NIillar, will you help me remove
my cloak?' she asked sweetly.
Millar put out his hands as If to &c
so, but quickly folded them over his
breast, bowed very low and smiled
| cynically, shaking his head.
| Olga looked first at one and then the
other with her tantalizing smile. The
three might have been carved of stone
so still We're they when Herman en-
| tered.
"Hello, Karl! lost you when
went to find Elsa" he said. '"Wha
are you talking aboutY
Il think we have been discussing
cloaks," Millar said.
''Oh. see Olga is wearing one. Ism
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
FEEBLE OLD LADY
Has Strength Restored By
Vinol

Mrs. Michael Bloom Of Lewistown,
Pa, who is 80 years of age, says: For
a long time have been SO feeble that
/ have had to be wheeled around In
an invalids chair. / had no strength
and took cold at the slightest provoca-
ton, which invariably settled on my
lungs, and a cough would result My
son learned of the cod liver prep
aration called Vinol, and procured a
bottle for me. 1t built up my strength
rapidly, and after taking three bottles
am able to do most of my work, and
/ can walk a quarter of mile easily.
Every aged or weak person who re-
quires strength should try Vinol. l am
delighted with what it has done for
me-"
AS a body builder and strength crea.
tor for old people, delicate children
weak, rundown persons, and after
sickness, Vinol is unexcelled. If II
fails to give satisfaction we will re.
turn your money.
HARPER HOUSE PHARMACY.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

peared going into the ballroom. Karl
evidently reluctant 70 be taken away.
Then she turned 70 MilIar.
What did you tell him about my
cloak?'' X
about the cloak? Nothing"
You did not tell him
'What?"
He stared at me as if he thought
thought had on only this cloak"
'That is exactly what l told him."
Millar assured her.
"Oh, how could your"
"Now. don't be shocked" AIillar said
cynically. You knew it. The moment
you entered the room you realized that
had told him. and, what is more, you
liked it,"
How dare you!" Olga gasped. eff
had UNDERSTOOD
If you had understood. would you
have taken off the eloak?"
"Yes"
"Well, now you understand, why do
you not take it OFF,"
| Olga raised her head and looked
straight into Millar's eyes She said
not word, but drew her cloak more
closely about her with a movement
that sent thrill of suspicion and sur.
prise through him.
Madame, you didn't reallyw he
cried in amazement.
do you think l am a child:" she
asked. do you imagine that I did
not understand. your suggestion. from
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
A Healthy Family,

(To Be Continued.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

head, "never to speak to me again.
never want to see him. He must leave
town Immediately. To think he be-
lieved me capable off,
"Of what?''
"Ah, it is all over" Olga cried. ig-
| noring him. Il never want to see him
again BECAUSE
Because you love him.
ooh. DO. After what has happened /
| hate him.
Il am, very sorry, madame" Millar
said contritely.
"You need not be- Olga assured
him Il am glad it happened. With all
your cynicism you are clever, and you
have done me great service. When |
know that this letter is in his hands,
again l shall be perfectly happy" she
went on, dipping her pen in the ink
| well.
You say have helped you. Let me
render you one more service" Millar
Urged.
What can that be-" Olga asked
II have begun this Let me finish
il. Let me dictate this letter. You are
excited. You cannot think of things to
say. 1t must be firm, strong"
Eyes, firm, strong" Olga acquieseed.
Undoubtedly" Millar went on. Let
me tell you what to say"
| YEARLY Olga yielded to his spell.
She seemed under hypnotic influence as
she replied:
"very well; 1 shall write whatever
you tell me to say"
Millar stood behind her chair. hover
ing over her like an evil spirit. His
singular, expressive hands twitched.
Good ! shall try to express your
thoughts" he said; cold. formal"
Yes, it must be so,' Olga said
at is finished foreverT'
Forever"
"Then write" he ordered.
She settled herself to her task
Leaning over her. Millar suggested 3
sinister hypnotist bending a helpless:
victim to his will. He dictated while
Olga wrote:
Il have found out what dreaded t
learn-that you love me. Your be
havior tonight convinced me. l coult
not place any other Interpretation OF
1t, and my own heart answered.
cannot, dare not, see you again. Got
knows / want to. l long for the hap
piness that might find with you, bu
must not. Only the certainty that
am not to see you impels me to thi
confession. Goodby forever
When this was finished Olga droppe,
her pen and stared at the letter. Be
: fore she could do anything Millar ha'
: taken the sheet of paper, blotted II
/ folded it and placed it within the en-
velope, which he deposited in hi
9 pocket.
. what have l written:" Olga cried
bewildered.
1 "The last letter." Millar replied, wit
l.. smile of triumph. Il will deliver
j to Karl" he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
HE DICTATED WHILE OLGA WROTE.

the very first? You wanted me to fool
Karl. Perhaps 1 have fooled you.
How do you know I am not nude be-
meath this cioak?"
"Madamer' Millar cried in wide eyed
amazement
"Now let US see if you will take a
chance" Olga said. Give me your
arm. my dear doctor, and we will walk
together through the ballroom"
Millar was at loss for moment.
His imperturbable calm was broken.
Olga had matched her woman's in
tuition against his cunning and had
won But his bewilderment gave way
to uDdisguised admiration, and, bow
ing as CALAMITY as youthful sweet.
heart, he gave her his arm.
As they were about to leave, how.
ever, Karl suddenly barred their way
coming hurriedly. in from the ballroom
Are you coming in with US. Karl?'
Olga asked as they paused.
NO" Karl almost shouted, land vol
ere not going! You stay here!'
"What do you mean?"
81 mean what said. You stay here
And you, too" he added to Millar.
He turned and closed the ballroom
door. Then he faced them again.
1--WE will settle this thing right here
Take off that cloak"
II will not"
"By heavens, I'll tear it off" h
cried furously, rushing at her.
Olga stood unmoved. Millar caugh
Karl by the arm and stopped him.
"Why did you stop him?" Olga asked
smiling
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
RECORD OF COURT HOUSE
Real Estate Transfers.

Esther S. Eells and others to Sara E.
Richardson, lot II, block 2. Smalley's
First subdivision, lot 5, southwest quar-
ter section 2, II, Wv, 1925.
John G. Scheuermann TO Ruth Trent,
lot 5, J. g. Scheuermann's Fourth addi
ton, Rock Island 5000.
r. A Smith to John Hermann, lot f.
block ], Smith & Whites addition, Mo
line Heights, $500.
Cornelia E. Hubbard to Maria H
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

it rather warm for that, dear?'
''Yes, it is. But felt chilly awhile
ago." Olga answered. "Will you help
me off with it, Hermann
Herman stepped to her side as she
loosened the clasps and lifted the beau
tiful fur lined garment from her Shout
ders. She stood before them again in
the beauty of her shimmering evening
gown, her white arms and shoulders
cleaning, her lips parted in dazzling
smile.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

what he might say. cried
lightly:
Nov, have devoted too much time
to you two. My guests are departing
l must 60 Come, Herman"
Herman took his wife's arm, and
together they returned to the ballroom.
Karl watched them disappear and
turned ON Millar as if to attack him.
There was such menace in his manner,
the frenzied appearance of his face,
that Millar put his hand behind him
quickly and half drew his revolver.
Before either spoke, however, Elsa
entered from the ballroom. She was
In her cloak. ready to leave, and said,
holding out her hand to Karl:
Il wanted to say goodby."
| Her voice seemed to awaken Karl
as from bad dream. He took her
hand eagerly, stepped forward i'm
pulsively, as II he would take her in
his arms and kiss her, but Millar inter
posed himself between them, and a
servant entered at the same moment
Checked in his advance, Karl said:
/ II shall take you to your carriage"
The servant announced that Elsa's
aunt awaited her. She took Karl's
arm, and Millar directed the servant
to follow them.
''The sidewalk is very slippery" he
said. take Miss Elsa's other arm"
He was determined not to give the
beautiful girl chance alone witt
Karl. In the young artists present ex
cited state almost anything might oc
cur to wreck his plans.
AS the two went out, followed by the
servant, Olga came in excitedly. Sht
looked around to see that Millar wal
alone and said:
"Your plan worked splendidly."
"What are you going to do now?
asked Millar anxiously as Olga sat a
table and took out writing materi
ais.
81 am going to write to him." she an
swered. addressing an envelope.
"But what will you sayY
81 shall tell him." Olga said YEARLY
with her. hands clasped to her fore
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

which she and Millar had been seated.
She saw the wild rage stamped on his
face, and her woman's intuition made
her know that Millar had told him
what she had OWNED he meant. The
situation frightened her, and she felt
on the point of fleeing from the room
or casting aside the cloak, but she re-
solved to see the game through.
Karl stared at her, rage giving place
to amazement, then to despair. For
full minute no one spoke. The music
fioated in softly from the ballroom,
mingled with the hum of voices and
laughter. Olga was the first to break
the stiffness, but she did not look at
him as she spoke.
Karl. this is the first time I have
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Dimock, lot 2, assessors plat, 1861,
|sectiOn SO, IS, 1w, 81.
Henry E. Krell and Louisa Krell to
Cherries F. Degen, lot 10, block 8, Col
lege Heights addition, Rock Island,
$3.50.
Emily Stenrose and Peter Stenrose
to Andrew P. Erickson, east half of lot
| 2, block 4. Pitts, Gilbert & Pitts First
addition, Moline, 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, three years ago." says
L. A. Bartlett of rural route 1, Guilford,
Maine. They cleanse and tone the sys-
tenn in a gentle way that does you
good % cents, at all drug stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14

Thud.
Green-I shaved off my mustache
yesterday.
Brownies; I noticed. Quite a
downfall, wasn't it?-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
CHAPTER XIV.

S Olga entered she gave one
glance at Karl and then
moved away from him and
stood beside the table at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-10-14
CHAPTER XVI.

lARL could not speak. He half
involuntarily made a step to-
! ward Olga, and she, fearing
j what he might say, cried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Franklin #. Sanner, for one three
story brick apartment at 1865 1.anler
place northwest: architect, A. il. Beers
builder. owner; estimated cost, $4,000.
To Kennedy Brothers & Co., for four
three-story brick residences at 1905 to
1909 Lamont street and 300 18th street
northwest; architect and builder is
owner: estimated cost, $4,000.
To Robert l. Carr for one two-story
brick dwelling at 4l25 9tI. street north
west; architect and builder is Conrad NJ
Cheney; estimated cost, $500.
To II. G. Freitas. for twelve two-story
brick dwellings at 800 to 80 10Th and
1903 c street southeast: architect. J. Sim
mons: builder, owner; estimated cost
$50 600
To Miss Carrie Harrison for one three
story concrete dwelling at 1891 Newton
street, Brookland. D. c.: architect, F.. A.
Fletcher; builder, r. A. Fletcher; estimat-
ed cost, $1,000.
To Mrs. Maggie Burgdorf for one two
story brick bowling alley at 2011-2O13 ~
street northwest; architect, N r. Grimm
builder. A. Burgdorf & Co.; estimated
cost. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
PLAN AN INNOVATION
Local MethodistS to Procure
Portable Churches.
DETAILS OF PROPOSITION
Structure Will First Be Used in
Saul's Addition.
START MADE AT A BANQUET
Representatives of Various Congre-
cations Pledge q Total Of IS, 100
to the Cause.
START MADE AT A BANQUET

Portable churches constitute the very
latest innovation in this city.
The District had portable schools. Why
not portable churches? That is what
local Methodists asked. Answering the
question in favor of the innovation. they
| have taken steps to purchase Immediately
at least one portable church.
So much in earnest are the MethodiSts
| In regard to the project of establishing
portable churches here that the several
congregations of the denomination in the
District have pledged themselves to give
5000 for church extension, particularly
for the purchase of portable buildings.
The project for portable churches was
launched at a banquet in Foundry NJ. f
Church last Monday evening. About 200
members and friends of the Methodist
Union and City Church Extension Society
were in attendance After the guests
had generously partaken of the repast
served by committee of ladies. under
the leadership of Mrs. d. B. Street. they
sat back in their chairs and listened to
several speakers.
President Of Union Explains.
George w F. Swartzell. president of the
Methodist Union. presented the plan for
portable churches. One of the enter
prises which the organization has on foot
he declared. is the establishment of q
new Methodist church in SAILS addition
14th and Emerson streets. AS only homes
have been built in the neighborhOod. he
added. there is no hall in which to hole
sessions Of the church and Sunday school
That Is why the portable church building
was suggested.
The plan is to erect a portable struc-
| ture. organize the congregation and Their
| consider the construction of a permanen,
| building. When that Is accomplished thu
| portable. building will be moved to a
locality in need Of a Methodist church
and the process repeated. For how man,
congregations the first portable church
will serve as a cradle was not estimated
| by the speaker.
After the plan had been outlined ant
had been approved with enthusiasm. Rev
| DR.. H. s. France pastor of Trinity NJ. Z
| Church, suggested that about 5000 i:
needed during the next two years t
carry on the work Of the union. Repre-
sentatives of the various churches of the
District responded by outlining what pro
| portion Of the total amount could b,
| expected from their congregations. Be
fore adjournment 800 had been pledged
| to the cause,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03

ing municipal campaign Atlanta has ever
experienced. Although Woodward was
declared the nominee of the democratic
primary election. held in September. he
did not receive the support Of the demo-
cratic organization in the city, and many
of those who supported him in the pri-
mary cast their ballots in yesterday s
election for Maddox, who was proclaimed
the citizens nominee at popular mass
meeting held November o. as a public pro-
test against alleged immoral conduct of
Woodward subsequent to his nomination
at the primary.
Atlanta's three daily newspapers took
up the fight of Maddox against Wood
ward. declaring 1t campaign for civic
virtue in Atlanta's official life.
Woodward issued a public statement i'm
mediately after Maddox was placed in
the race, withdrawing. and declaring that
he did not desire to precipitate a heated
political campaign. believing that 1t was
necessary at this time that harmony
should prevail in the political factions OF
the city. Subsequently. at a mass meeting
of his supporters called for the purpose of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-03
DIES WRITING IN AGONY
MRS. MARY A. GREEN. WITH
CLOTHING AFLAME, PERISHES.
Aged Woman Makes Dash for Hys
drant-Passes Away Before Ar.
rival of Ambulance. /

Enveloped in flames and shrieking fov
help, Mrs. Mary A. Green, seventy years
of age. dashed down the stairway at her
home, 219 E street northeast. about 10
o'clock last night Although well nigh
crazed by pain and almost suffocated by
the smoke from her burning garments,
the aged woman ran toward the hydrant
in the back yard. where she fell.
A short while before Mrs. Green ran
down stairs. her son, George Green, who
was asleep in a room adjoining that Of
his mother. was awakened by agonized
calls of his mother
George, George, come quick I am on
fire."
The son seized blanket from his bed
and dashed out in the hallway to find that
his mother had already descended in an
effort to reach the hydrant. He heard
her shouting:
Bring water. quick I'm burning to
DEATH
Finds Mother Writing.
The son found his mother wr.thing on
the ground in the back yard. and wrap
ped the blanket about her. Mrs. Green's
daughter Mrs. Annie Watson, who was
in the dining room. ran to her mother and
endeavoFed TO smother the nre. MIS-.
Green was dead before the ambulance
from the Casualty Hospital reached the
scene.
Coroner hewitt today gave certificate
of accidental death, following an inves-
tigation by Capt. John c. Daley and his
policemen into the circumstances OF the
affair.
1t was said today that the fire which
resulted in Mrs. Green's death last night
was the fourth experience she had with
CONGREGATIONS in her home. One OF the
blazes occurred while she resided In Lau-
rel another when she resided on the
south side of E street near Sd street, and
still another at Hyattsville.
Mrs. Green was reputed to have been.
wealthy She was born in Germany.
Several children, most OF them grown
survive her.