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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-28

moved during the fiscal year 1908. -.
A race war between Americans and
Italians broke out at Natalbany, La,
Tuesday, as the result of the killing
of Walter Simmons while he was at
tempting to separate two boys, one an
Italian, who were engaged in INST
fight. The rioting lasted several days
and troops were asked for by the sher-
iff to preserve order. An Italian
bandit was killed in Forest Hill Gem
etery near Boston on Thursday morn
ing, as the result Of fusillade from
the revolvers of 100 policemen who
had been looking for him since Tues
day. During Tuesday and Wednes-
day the desperate had shot and more
or less seriously wounded nineteen
men. .... VIM. ]. Bryan has turned
over the publication of his weekly pa
per, The Commoner, to his brother
Charles w. Bryan, while he is engag-
ed in campaigning for the presiden-
cy. The Wade Mecum springs no.
tel in Stokes county, n. c., was de-
stroyed by a lightning fire early Fri
day morning, ..... The guests had
narrow escapes and lost all their per-
sonal effects. .... Mrs. John b. Stet-
son, widow of the millionaire hat
manufacturer, was married in Phila-
delphia on Thursday to Count Santa
sons were killed and forty-three more
or less seriously wounded at Bombay
India, Friday, during a riot among
1000 striking mill employees. .....
Twenty-Five men were drowned in the
Loetschberg tunnel in the Burmese
Alps tunnel Friday morning when the
workmen pierced a wall which separ-
ated the tunnel working from an un-
derground river" David Shellard
a Brooklyn, \. Y, policeman, is un-
der arrest in that city on the charge
of having murdered Barbara Reig
Shellard claims that the girl was
counting him and that she committed
suicide after he told her that he
could be nothing but friend to her
as he had a wife. .... DR.. w. A
Hemphill was on Friday convicted al
Troy, Mo-, of second degree man
slaughter on a charge of causing the
death of a woman patient in Febru'
ary last by wrongful practice, anc
was sentenced to three years in pris'
on. The conviction was upon the tes'
timony of the dying girl. Mrs
Anna Lynch of McKeesport, Pa. /:
dying of elephantiasis. From a wo'
man of 165 pounds her weight has in
creased until it is now $40 pounds
For the year ending June 81
the total of imports into the United
States from foreign countries wa:
s1,194,341,792 while a year ago the
total was $1,434, 4,421,425, showing
decrease this year of $24O,O79,633
..... "A special term of the Fedora
court is to convene at Jackson, Tenn.
on November 8 to hear a case agains
the Standard Oil company which in
cludes 1924 counts. .... Governor
Chas. E. Hughes of New York, las
Friday gave out a letter in which HI
says that he has received so many re-
quests to stand for denomination fol
the goVernorship that he has decided
to do so, although some time ago he
had said privately that he did not de-
sire another term as governor.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-28

turn, for when the great distance
race was held at st. Louis 1t was
Hicks who was proclaimed the Win
ner, his time being hours 2S min
utes SO seconds. Two years ago Sher-
ring carried the maple leaf emblem
of Canada across the line first at
Athens, much to the disappointment
of the thousands of Greeks who filled
the marble stadium in the hope OF
witnessing another victory for their
countrymen. Sherring's time was the
best ever made in a modern Mara
thon race, being hours 81 minutes
% 3-5 seconds, and since it was MADE
over the true Marathon course the
fact that he cut 3 minutes Sc 2-5 sec
onds off Loues's 1896 record added
credit to the Canadians feat. Hayes
made the run in two hours and fifty
five minutes
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-28
The 4torkrille Gnqltirrr.
Entered at the Postofflce in YorkVille
as Mail Matter of the Second Class.
YORKVILLE. s. c.,
TUESDAY, JULY %, 1908.

REV. G. H. Waddell has commenced
the publication of a weekly newspaper
at Fountain Inn. called News and No
tions."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1908-07-28

The Marathon race was the great
feature of last Friday in the Olympic
games being held in London. The
first Marathon race was run $500
years ago, by a nameless Greek, who
after the defeat of the Persian hOrdeS
under Darius, ran distance of twen-
ty-siX miles to Athens in three hours
and expired as he uttered the word
Victory" Upon the restoration of
the Olympic games four years ago
this became one of the great features,
as ii had been a great feature Of the
original games during many centuries
after the event referred to. The en-
trants included fifty-eight men from
all over the world. the pick Of all
who applied. The race began at Wind
sOr Castle, twenty-SiX miles away and
wound up at the great stadium. filled
with more than hundred thousand
spectators. There were six American
starters in the great race and of the
first ten to reach the goal, four Amer
leans who came in first, third. fourth,
and ninth. John F. Hayes, 81 years
old. a clerk in a New York depart
ment store, was the winner of the
race Lewis Tewinna. a Carlisle In
dian was ninth An Italian DOrandO
was ahead up to a few hundred yards
of the finish; but came i'm deliriOuS
and exhausted, and had to be guided
and drugged, which was against the
rules 1t was a pitiable sight, and at
the same time most heroic. The
Marathon race has been the feature
event in every Olympiad since the re-
vival Of the games at Athens i'm 1896.
The distance has varied from time to
time according to the possibilities of
the course selected. but has always
been between twenty-five and twen-
L -.
LOues who covered the course in 2
hours 55 minutes 20 seconds. Four
years later. at the Paris meeting, Tea
TO, a Frenchman, was first to COM
plete the grueling struggle over the
dusty roads. His time was 2 hours SO
minutes In 1904 came Americas s
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
MUST PAY FOR BOOKS.

CHICAGO, Feb. lo-Albert G.
Frost, former president of the Chi
cago and Milwaukee Electric Rail
road, will have to pay $ll4 for Mon.
Monedespanes, Historic memoirs of
Courts Of Europe" under a verdict
rendered yesterday by jury in Judge
Williams court.
Mrs. Frost, who bought the books,
testified that she refused to pay for
them because they were immoral,
The jury decided otherwise on the
theory that the volumes were historic
narratives. In Oct. 1900, Mrs. Frost,
who is of French descent, entered
into contract with Barrie and Son
for the purchase Of the first series OF
the books, Later she wrote asking
that each book be inscribed with the
monogram of her husband and this
was taken by the dealer to be con-
were sent and when Mr.. Frost refused
to pay $240 he was sued.
Four suits were begun before Just
ice Martin against Mr.. Frost and his
wife, Judgment was given against
the defendants but on appeal in three
of the suits they won,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

thinkers and workers Of the day and
q man Of large affairs and numerous;
being editor Of the Jewish Journal, of
San Francisco, which post he has held
for over half d century; and for 80
years he has been at the head and
front Of Beth Israel Synagogue in
the Bay City. besides being q prolific
and profound writer in many lines.
He was able to devote but few
hours 70 this trip. but il is hoped he
may be in Astoria again on the home"
journey from an extensive itinerary
over the coast states 10 which he Is
now devoted; and il Is hoped when
he comes again. the public OF the city
may have the opportunity 70 know
and hear him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Distinguished Visitor Here

The ii40 express yesterday morn
ing brought to this city from the me
tropolis one Of the most distinguish
ed Hebrews oi the coast, Rabbi NJ.
S, Levy, OF San Francisco. who has
just been raised to the presidency OF
the Independent Order of B'nai Birth,
the grand convention Of which fam
ous order has just closed in the city
OF Portland. Or. Levy came down
to Astoria to meet and greet his
cousi. l., r. Selig, and the host Of
friends and fraters OF his race in this
city, and !, is needless to say he was
made most heartily welcome. This
gentleman is among the foremost
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
The Palace Restaurant.

The ever-increasing popularity ct
the Palace Restaurant is evidence of
the good management. and the serv-
ice, at this popular dining room. For
a long time the reputation Of the
house has been of the best and IL
does not wane as time progresses
The system used. that Of furnishing
the finest the market affords, and an
can be obtained, in season. is a plan
that will always win, coupled as il Is
with the best Of cooking and prompt
service. A common saying nowadays
is Get the Palace habit"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Herman Wise
Astoria's Reliable Clothier.
DONE IN THE CIRCUIT
COURT
ORDERS MADE IN SIX CASES
YESTERDAY = COURT APPRE-
cIATES COMFORT AND CON-
vENIENcE OF NEW LODGE.

Hon. Thomas A. Mcbride took
judicial cognizance Of half a dozen
cases in the Circuit Court yesterday
making the following orders in re
lation thereto;
In the case OF J. M. Hughes versus
Sam Ness, an order was made strik-
ing the matter from the docket for
want Of prosecution. A similar or
der being made in the case OF Ira. E.
Gates versus Anna N. Gates, for
divorce.
In he matter OF Anna N. Gates
versus Ira E. Gates AN order was
entered directing defendant to pay
plaintiff certain moneys.
In F. l.. Darling versus Minnie
Taylor ct. al, demurrer was over
ruled and defendant allowed until
Monday to file an answer
The case of the State OF Oregon
versus Robert Wilberg was set for
trial on Monday next.
A demurrer was argued and sub
mitted in the case Of the State of
Oregon versus Sam Nigo ad 4.
Nigo. The court then adjourned for
the day.
The handsome habitat of the court
in the new building is most thorough
ly appreciated by Judge Mcbride and
all the officers Of his court and the
comfort and convenience at hand on
all sides is manifest in the transac.
ton of every detail of the business OF
the session.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
The Commercial.

One OF the coziest and most popular
resorts in the city is the Commercial
a new billiard room, pleasant sitting
room and handsome fixtures all 60 to
make an agreeable meeting place for
gentlemen, there to discuss the topics
OF the day, play a game Of billiards
and enjoy the fine refreshments serv-
ed there. The best Of goods are only
handled, and this fact being 50 wen
known, large business is done at the
Commercial on Commercial street
near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Army Engineers Busy ..

There are two corps Of Army en-
sineers running lines in and about
the government reservation at Fort
Stevens; one party being at work in
back OF Morrison's station and the
other further up the coast on the
land-ward side Of the fort Just what
II means Ii conjectural at present,
and has TO do with military matters
most likely Its significance will de-
velop in due time, that is. when Uncle
Sam gets good and ready 10 advise
the people oi his purposes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
PERSONAL MENTION

w. J. Warren. representing the Pa
eihc Coast Syrup Co, is on busi-
ness trip to Astoria.
JOS. Zimmerman of Mt. Angel,
Ore, Is registered at the Occident.
Henry Ruby, OF Milwaukee, Wis,
is in Astoria.
VIM. McKinsie of Deep River, is
visiting Astoria.
+. J. Hutchings, OF San Francisco
il in the city.
J. II, Walker, of the Bay City, is
registered at the Occident.
G. S. Persons, OF Sohomish, is an
Astoria visitor and domicilcd at the
Occidcnt.
Hayner Anderson. from Deep River
Is visiting in Astoria.
Hjalmer Janson, OF Cathlamet. is in
the city.
james Ndsty lett iuf Achditih yes
terday.
Frank l.. Sheehan "a popular drum.
mcr out OF Seattle, was in the cit,
yesterday on business for his house
Moore & Lane, Inc, and left up OF
the 6:l0 train last evening.
Mr., and Mrs. A. X. Johnson. OF thi
city, who are making a winter tou
oi Southern California and enjoying
themselves immensely, have just re
turned TO Los Angeles from pleasan
jaunt in Old Mexico; and will star
for there northern home in abou
two weeks,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

George S. Shepherd, a we'll known
and successful lawyer OF Portland,
was in the city yesterday on still
hunt for knowlcdgablc data in rcla-
tion to the attitude OF Astorians on
the Congressional outlook, and was
pleased with the friendly manner Of
his reception. He intends to arrange
a date for public expression Of his
aims and ambitions here about the
18th Of the present month. His
strong suit is the Columbia Bar"
and he will talk on this popular sub
ject at that time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

Mrs. 0. S. Fowler, OF New York,
will deliver course Of six free lee
lures at Astoria Theatre on the
deepest life principles of man, eman-
ating from her recent discovery OF the
functions OF the brain. She unveils
the deep-hidden mysteries of life.
from a divine standpoint and relates
to the natural man in most compre-
hensive manner. She has devoted
the last rs years of her life to the
work Of solving the most intricate
problems OF human existence. Her
first lecture viii be Tuesday, Feb
ruary 25th at 8 p. III.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

interest, Of. and IN, the matter Of the
lease, or purchase, Of the Bond street
property, reported in these columns
yesterday morning, as having been ac-
eomplished by the Union Meat Com
pany, of Portland. This does not af-
feet the fact that such deal was
closed in that behalf, however.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
ASTORIA THEATRE.

The Clay Clement Company that is
to appear at the Astoria Theatre on
Saturday evening, February %. 10
direct from New York and Astoria
will have the distinction of being the
opening city for this company, which
is a most excellent organization and
the same play and company that
played New York last season for 8
will be seen here for $l.s0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
DONE BY DEEDS


w. c. Smith and wife to G. B.
Schweiger, lot IL, block ~, The
Plaza $22
J. G. Harvey to J. R. Harvey,
six lots in O'Hara's addition to
Warrenton -. ............,..
Geo. Hilbert to Astoria A. 7.
& T. Co., lot 2, block 46 in Seal
Rock Beach .............
William Medley and wife to
James Jameson, 50 acres, sec.
4-5-/ So. .....,.'.,... ...'...''... AA'
Jas. Jameson and wife to E.
G. Younce, 80 acres, sec. 4-5-7.. II
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
A Historic Success

On Saturday evening last. at the
Assembly Hall OF Stanford univcr-
sity, the s,uden, body gave fine
rendition OF Henry Arthur Jones;
masterpiece entitled "Maneuvcrs Of
Jane, in which Miss Winniired Hig-
gins Of this city took the part Of Con
stan,ia Gage. one OF the leading fig
ares IN the fascinating play. The af-
fair was a splendid success and Miss
Higgins share in il was very pro
.nounced, according 70 the press Of
San Francisco,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Looking Ai,er His In,erests--.

u, D. Tongue, OF Hillsboro, is in
the city, arriving on, yesterday noon
train, Mr.. Tongue is a prominent can
didate for the Office Of prosecuting
attorney for this district and so far
seems TO have Il all his own way as
he Is the only candidate that has an
nouneed himself for that Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Heaviest Ever

Al fve o'clock yesterday evening
there were 1870 voters OF Clatsop on
the registration books At the Office Of
County Clerk Clinton. the largest
number ever known since the law re-
curing il has been in force. l,00s Of
these were OF the City OF Astoria and
SIS from the outlying precincts.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
FATHER SHULAK DEAD.

CHICAGO, Feb. l9,--News was
receives at St. Ignatius colleges yes
terday Of the death OF Rev. Father
Shulak, for many years professor in
the college and widely known among
the Poles and Bohemians Of Chicago
and the Northwest, Father Shulak
died in Cracore, Galicia, on January
28 last He was 81 years old and had
been in i'll health for some time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Getting In Readiness

The Booth cannery people are con
the eannery q, Seow Bay. 30 fee, wide
and "a feet long, for service during
the coming salmon season. and other.
wise preparing for the big business Of
the year.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Citizens to Be

Declarations Of intention TO become
citizens OF America, were fled yes.
terday with County Clerk Clinton, by
Oscar Anderson, Of Sweden and by
Nicles John papagianakis. 4 native o!
Turkey,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

Complaint in lunacy was fled at the
court house yesterday in which Mrs.
Adolfinna Tuikonen, Of Uniontown.
was named as the victim, and the un-
fortunate lady will be examined be-
fore Judge Trcnchard and q physician
at 10 o'clock this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Opening Up

Preparations are being made forI
the opening OF More's logging camp
at Svenson. Quite crew are all
work getting everything ready and III
Ia expected that soon full force will!
be at work and things be reunning asI
they did last season
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

G, Saunders, suffering from SC.
we're Gu, on the arm from contract with
a saw was admitted to the hospital
yesterday. Mr.. Saunders is employed
a, the Leonard & Armstrong Logging
Camp.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Smoker Tnoight-

A smoker-soeial will be given this
evening by the men OF Grace Episeo-
pal parish, at Masonic banquet hall
in the interest OF the church. and II is
certain to be pleasant and entertain
ing affair, and thoroughly we'll attend
cd.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Hc Declares Himself

Nels P. Sorenson, Of this city yes.
,eFday filed his formal declaration as
q candidate for the Office Of justice Of
the peace for the Astoria precinct
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Notice.

Regular meeting Of Beaver Lodge
No .3s this (Thursday) evening at
7;30 o'clock. Work in second degree.
Visitors welcome, Olof Anderson, sec
retary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
IERsE TALES W THE TOWN
Mayor Wise lii

His Honor. the Mayor. Is confined
to his house lighting on q threaten.
Ing attack Of the grippe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Kodak Supplies.

A full line of films, papers, cameras,
kodaks, etc, just received at Hart's
Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

Disclaims All Interest
D, II. Wclch desires II understood
that he disclaims all knowledge and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20
Ships and SAILORS
Captain keaiing's New Launch
a Fine Success.
BREAkwA1ER SAILS TODAY

Survivors Of the Emily Reed Due
Here Today--Jules Gommes Goes
Up the River--Waidon Abbey Gets
to Sea--Waterfront Notes.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

Captain James Keating, the owner,
and party Of friends, including the
builder OF the boat, X. NJ. Lcathers,
and the builder Of her engine, n
Troycr, took the fine motor launch
Pilot No. 2 out on her trial run yes
tcrday forenoon, and without crowd
ing her any, got II miles out of her
easily; SO easily that she may be
counted safe i2-mile boat. The
carpenters and upholsterers have a.
bit Of work to do on her yet, and BY
the first Of the week she will be
placed in commission by Captain
Keating and put on the bay as gen
cnrai utility craft, such as her pre-
dccessor, Pilot, has always been and
II goes without saying, with all her
accommodations and comfort and
speed, she will be prime favorite
with excursion parties and individuals
who are in any sort of hurry to reach
a given point in default Of regular
transportation that has been missed
or other any circumstances where
good boat may be needed for lively
service, She is the finest Of her class
on the lower Columbia, despite the
fact that this bay and river is full
OF spanking good launches.
The steamship Breakwater is due
down from Portland this morning
early and will leave the O. r. & N.
piers for the Coos Bay country
shortly after her arrival
Captain Kessel, with his wife, and
the survivors OF the crew of the
American ship Emily Reed, wrecked
on the Nehalem beach on the morn
ing OF Friday last, are due to arrive
in this port today on the steamer Sue
Fl. Elmore, from Tillamook City.
The master comes to adjust the busi-
ness OF the ship and straighten out
her affairs from beginning to end.
The French bark Jules Gommes
went up the river yesterday morning
on the tow lines of the steamer
Oklahama.
The German ship Nordsee arrived
down OH the hawsers of the Okla
hama at 9 o'clock yesterday morning,
loaded with wheat for Callao, Peru,
for which port she cleared from here
yesterday, and will sail, the first
available moment
The steamer Atlas arrived down
yesterday and went to the lower har-
Dor to await the afternoon flood upon
which she went over the bar to San
Francisco.
The French bark Vile de
Mulhouse, Captain Partequin, will
reach this port from Portland this
morning on the hawsers of the
steamer Harvest Queen, and take the
first opportunity to leave out for the
United Kingdom with her big cargo
Of wheat,
The British ship Waldon Abbey,
Captain Campbell, wheat laden for
Europe, left out yesterday noon, on
her long voyage.
When the o. r. & N. steamer Nah
Gotta left the ways in Portland for
her trip to this port on Monday last,
there was found to be something out
Of gear with her machinery which
necessitated her going back for read
justment, and she will not be down
until tomorrow.
The steamer Santa Rita arrived off
the Columbia bar late yesterday af-
terdooy and will not cross in until
today sometime,
| The steamer Lurline came down in
good season yesterday evening with
a fair passenger list and plenty oi
freight; leaving up at o'clock well
| fixed above and below stairs.
| CASTORIA
! For Infants and Children.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

The steamship Breakwater is due
down from Portland this morning
early and will leave the o. R. & N.
piers for the Coos Bay country
shortly after her arrival
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

The steamer Lurline came down in
good season yesterday evening with
a fair passenger list and plenty of
freight; leaving up at o'clock we'll
fixed above and below stairs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

The steamer Santa Rita arrived off
the Columbia bar late yesterday af-
terdooy and will not cross in until
today sometime,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-02-20

The French bark Jules Gommes
went up the river yesterday morning
on the tow lines of the steamer
Oklahama.