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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-05
He Had Ridden Winners

Thought you was an officer" he
said. Well, what's doin'2 Oh. that's il.
How much is in il for me? Rather shy
about havin my picture tooken. you
know. They might recognize me back
east-some o. my lady friends, I mean.
How much2 Well, Pm in a tight box
just now'-then suddenly drawing up
HIS sharp. beetle like face and laugh
ing giddily out of his pinhead eyes
Say, I am in a box. ANT l? Three
hundred bucks when l left New York
made ii on the ponies. Not a red now"
pulling out his pockets melOdramati-
cally, lost it on the ponies. Bunko
tracls that Emeryville. But I'm on now.
sure. I am. Say, If I only had fifty.
How are you on a loan, anyway.
friend2 I could make a thousand easy.
I'm no lowdown, you know. I'm gen
tleman. Ridden winners in my day.
They called me Billy the Bug then,
you see, cause the worst sort of a
tumbler couldn't throw me-"
But I hadn't the fifty, and Billy the
Bug sank back IN his box with little
sigh so that the papers rustled even
more vexedly. There was a pouty, half
creduIous look on his face.
Nov" would Job do?" asked,
pleasantly.
he iooked up at me sharply. then
down again as he picked his fingers
in the glare Of the moonlight. Would
you have to work at it?' he inquired
seriously. You know I never did any
thing outside the ponies"
I controlled myself with an effort. but
he noticed me. And suddenly his face
gathered itself up again to culver
needles of laughter at the eyes. That
was funny, wasn't it?" he exclaimed.
And I didn't know it. Say. 1t often
happens like that with me, tool am
alwus sayin' somethun. I wonder
wonder"-kicking himself TO his feet
and leaning over the edge of the box
Il wonder If maybe 1 shouldn't have
been an actor"
And I left him there, impossible
broken down that he was, discussing
the question in HIS own soul with the
university at large.
1t was the second night that met
the square jowled fellow WITH the
fountain pen TO sell-a native son he
was, according TO his tale. "Just
wanted enough to get bed and a bite
to eat" Happening to state my busi-
ness he had me buttonholed in an in
stant I know where there's three o.
them" he said, hid away from the
crusties. Take you around for two
bits"
The coin was forthcoming. and we
sailed up the hill a piece. then down
a lonely alley, swung into still
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-05

There's no hope he whispered
after me, but / hardly heard him.
Next night l crawled into the stage
entrance at $50, and held onto my hat
while I sized up the bunch before me.
There were fat ones, and slim ones.
and few skinny ones. There were
jolly ones. and gloomy ones, and a
few soreheads. L knew that the latter
had been on before. 1 was little
nervous, but l wouldn't show it-I was
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-05
Was Once an Actor

Was Once an Actor
He smiled tolerantly. They! The
theaters of course. Didn't you know
1 was an actor once?" There was a
world of challenge in the tone in which
could make no denial.
Yes, I had guessed il. of course. He
rose on his knees. whispering a name
in my ear wholly unknown in the
dramatic world, but 1 nodded my head
brightly in recognizance. ''Ha, har'
he laughed "It was 80 years ago that
led the 'soubrettes.' 1 was a hit
then-a hit, sir, But 1 was a fool.
When things got poor I went into
vaudeville. One never gets back out
of vaudeville, sir. It's a weight on
your neck. And 1 had learned to
drink and gamble, too. But they
were good days-they were good days
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-30

SO inch brown sheet
ing we sold for TIC
now
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-05-30

SO in. bleached domes-
tic the kind you paid
10c for a while back,
now
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
The Week in Realty

Fannie G. Ford and husband to ia
cob Edison, lot 3, block l32, Nc
Clure's Astoria; $l0
Thomas Wtihers and wife to Re,
becca Morrison, the west IS feet oi
lot 10, block /, Long Branch.
Northern Pacific Ry. Co. to Charles
M. Lanning, Sc. IA of Sc. IA Of S
9 and w. IL of NV. IA of S. II, T.
4, R g., comprising l20 acres; $500.
Charles M. Lanning to Grand Rap
ids Oregon Timber Co., same lands as
above; $1,000
Frank Bohnart to N. D. Balm, lots
l and 2, block 7, Crimes Annex,
Ocean Grove,
United States patent to Alfred NJ.
Brunick, NV, IA of S. 81, T. 4 N, R.
10 W., containing 100 acres.
Alfred N. Brunick and wife to Glad
stone Oregon Timber Co., same lands
as above; $1,000
M. ]. Kinney to D. A. Miller, lots
| and 2, block 2, Gearhart Park; $780,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
PERSONAL MENTION

M. Bredemier OF Portland who has
been in the city for several days left
up last evening on the 6:l0 express.
Percival Tagg departs this morn
ing at $40 o'clock for Berkeley,
where, at the University of Califor-
MIA, he will pursue his studies in den
tistry,
The Harper trouple will leave out
on Sunday morning next, via the
steamer Alliance, for Coos Bay,
where they will Gll an engagement at
Marshfeld.
Hon. and Mrs, Mrs. J. G. Megler
were in the city yesterday, spending
the day with friends.
Dr. A. A. Finch returned last
evening. Mrs, Mcconnell, of Wood
land, Cal, mother Of Mrs Finch, also
arrived here last evening, and will
make quite a lengthy visit.
Victor Lindbeck leaves this morn
ing for Raymond, Wash, on busi-
ness trip,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
EEAvY BOND ISSUE.
Atrhinsorr Topeka & Santa Fe Be
mind a sana0c,ooa Deal

NEW WORK, Aug, Git was an
InlulicedI Yesterday that arrangements
bad been conplered by the Atchin-
son Topeka and Sante Fe railroad
with = E Morgan g. Co, for an issue
.of sITQ01glG bonds oF ! subsidiary
company Of the 4schinSon system. the
bonds being part al an authorized is
sue Of Ss4NGooo 1t is understood
that the issue VIII be secured by =
first mortgage On the Belen cut of,
whish is . part os the mail line Of the
Atchinson and other properties. and
by first mortgage on the Pecos val
ley and Northwestern railroad.
The bonds. which will be guaran-
teed both as to principal and interest
by the Atehison. Topeka and Santa
Fe, will, it is understood be put out
in the neighborhood of "a or 81 IL
and will have preference over the At
Gibson convertible issues.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Soldiers In Action

Five soldiers from Fort Stevens
came to town Wednesday for an out
ing and al an early hour yesterday
morning several Of them were keyed
up 10 a pretty high pitch. Ii; fra
cas- one Of them got a rap on the jaw
that was supposed to have broken
that useful part Of his face, but the
city physician who was called an
nounced after examination that the
jaw was not broken. The police got
their hands on another one OF the sol
diers. At 2 o'clock yesterday morn
ing one Of them was just starting to
walk back to the Fort from this city
as he averred that he simply had to
be there in time for roll call
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
.ASTOkIANS BUNCOED
CLEVERLY
SCAMP OPERATES WITH
FORGED MONEY ORDERS
AND SECURES QUITE A
HANDFUL OF READY CASH

II developed here yesterday that
several bf Astoria's merchants have
been done out Of various sums oi
money, lately by scamp whose
cleyerness has baffied the Seattle
police and the government secret
service men to date.
He operated with bunch Of forg-
ed postal notes stolen from one oi
the Seattle sub-stations and which
have been advertised for some months
by the authorities by way Of warning
against their negotiation and for the
apprehension Of the thief.
Those who suffered at the hands OF
the original rascal, or the man work
ing In the second, or third instance,
are Herman Wise, $3.50 in cash,
garnered by the bunco-man through
the purchase Of $3.50 suit Of clothes
in payment for which he rendered a
$50 money-order signed by J. ]. Nor
gan as remitter with one E. Williams
as payce, the mayor yielding up the
difference; Herman Ekstrom. the
jeweIer, being mulcted in the sum Of
800 in change, and SIS chain. fol
which he received s32 postal note
Nathan Schlussel, the clothier, .
small sum, given in change for So
order; and Judd Bros, SIS in cash
through deal in which $40 order
and $22 suit figured.
With the exception Of the chain
bought" from Mr.. Ekstroni, the
smooth operator left the other good:
for subsequent call. which he nevel
made. Some cf the orders were
drawn on the Seaside post-ofice and
one OF them on the Office here. The
attempt to cash the local note at this
Office and its rejection for the want
OF proper adyices, led to the discov-
cry Of the whole fraudulent action.
and the losers, here. have no re-
course, save the ultimate satisfaction
Of knowing the seoundrel has been
brought to book" and even that
may be denied them if he is allowed
to get far enough away before he is
caught and tried.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
HERE FOR BUSINESS.
and DOING IT
SPECIAL AGENT M. ]. DILLMA&
OF PACIFIC STATES COM
PANY, IN ASTORIA TO AC-
CELEBRATE IMPROVEMENTS
NOW PROJECTED.

Special Agent NJ, J. Dillman. Of Sha
Pacific States Telephone Compaar
with headquarters in San Francisco,
arrived in the eity yesterday and III
mediately associated himself witt
Manager A. ]. Brunold of the com
pany's local office, in the task Of pre-
pairing the way for the introduction
of all the projected improvements
due Tor installation here, and will re-
main for several days bringing the
details to focus, so that they will
be carried out successfully and COM
pletely after he has left
Mr., Dillman, in conversation with
an Astorian reporter said, yesterday,
the people OF Astoria woud have no
more room for doubt as to the extent
and thoroughness OF his company's
purposes and that his orders in this
behalf were ample and mandatory;
that they covered the erection of
the new telephone building, the cabl-
ing Of the system and the installa-
tion Of the latest, most modern
switchboard; that the central service
would Be equal to anything in any
city Of kstoria's size and Importance
on the coast, and that his visit here
was an initial phase of the orders and
plans Of his people in this relation.
He talked straight and pleasantly
and confined his remarks strictly to,
the interests he represents, having
nothing 10 say in reference to the
invasion Of the Northwestern Long
Distance Company here, being salts
fed, apparently, to declare his own|
errand and its bearing on the future
and better service the people of As
toria would enjoy at the hands Of the
Pacific States people, when the last
Of their projects for amendment are
carried out,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Mr.. Keezel Resigns

Mr. heezel Resigns
At the session Of the county court
yesterday morning Z. l.. Keezel, who
was elected county superintendent Of
schools at the recent election, ten
dered his resignation. II was accept
cd, and the court thereupon appoint
cd Miss Emma c, Warren to the po-
sition. 1t will be source Of graft
iication to many throughout the
county who are interested in the wei
fare OF the Clatsop schools that so
efficient and pleasant a person as
Miss Warren now takes the place.
Mr.. Keezel is principal OF the Seaside
schools and the good wishes Of many
will be extended to him, though he is
not to continue in the county office.
For many years Miss Warren has
been leading figure in educational
matters in this part of the state, and,
OF course, from her experience in the
Office OF county superintendent, is
familiar with its needs
and its workings,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
New Athletic Building

The new Allen building at the cor
ner Of Eleventh and Duane streets ].
already beginning TO take shape, and
as a result there Is renewed interest
in the Athletic Club, which Is TO oc-
cupy a part Of the structure. Charles
II, Abercrombie, who is the present
official head OF the Athletic Club,
says that already there is member.
ship OF approximately 200, and that
new applications are coming in every
day. Every care is being taken to
secure the right kind of members and
all the indications point 10 fine sue
cess for the organization. The club
exists in the form of private corpo-
ration, with the usual officers and
board OF directors, the latter being
virtually the controlling body, The
structure will hardly be ready by the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Bids Opened Yesterday

AT 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at
the Office OF Judge Charles H. Page,
bids were opened in the matter OF
the purchase Of the stock and fixtures
of the furniture business heretofore
conducted in this city by Charles
Heilborn & Company, as advertised
for by Trustee in Bankruptcy G. O.
Moen They were as follows; Frank
Patton, $6046.s0; H, H. Zapf, $5207;
Hilderbrand & Cor, $4So0.l7; and J..
I, Wilson, of Portland, $4559.06.
These bids were for the stock and fix
lures, upon an appraisment of $500
So. Bids for the real estate, (Which
was appraised at $405, were as fol-
lows, and were, severally, accepted;
for lot in Seaside, $3.50, by D. H
Wilson; lot at Silver Point Cliffs,
$3.50, Frank Spittle; for lot in High
land Park, S.; DR.. P, S. Knowles bid
Of SIS for II pieces of furniture, was
accepted also The result was fully
and finally approved by Judge Page
as referee in bankruptcy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
To Meet His Colleague

Postmaster John Hahn has gone to
Portland 10 meet the other 3S presi-
dental postmastcrs Of Oregon In q
two-day annual session, and will re-
turn 10 Astoria on Saturday night or
Sunday U. $. Senator Charles w.
Fulton. Congressman Ellis and Tom
Richardson are among the prominent
speakers billed TO address The Asso-
citation, and number Of postal Dig
nitaries are expected 10 be present,
IA fine program has been arranged for
the 4s hours covered by the assem-
blagc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Mayor Signed Warrants

Mayor Wise signed all Of the war.
rants yesterday that had been passed
upon by the city council at its re-
cent meeting, and also signed ell oi
the ordinances passed upon except
the one granting a fran chise to the
automatic telephone company. The
mayor has no objection to the ordi'
nance, but will refrain from signing
Il until the Chamber OF Commerce
has an opportunity to express itselI
on the proposition. The delay ir
signing arises only as matter Of
courtesy on the part OF the mayor
and that the Chamber Of Commerce
will express itself as we'll satisfied
with the terms OF the grant is vir,
mally certain conclusion
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
The Cement Sidewalks

The sidewalks TO be placed around
the county court house, on Seventh,
Eighth and Commercial streets are to
be u feet in width. according TO the
specifications stated in the calls for
bids. They are to be Of cement and
with this Width should make a hand
some showing quite in keeping with
the court house itself. The grounds
have been filed up in an excellent
manner, with gentle slope from the
court house to the streets, and when
covered with growing grass will add
much 10 the a,traetiveness Of the
place,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
PRIZE WINNING DOG DEAD.

CHICAGO, Aug. 6.-The loss IL
little Anna, seven year old Bosrum
terrier, which had been the winner III
many first prizes in dog shows in va
rious parts Of the country, has 50 al
fected Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thomas
the owners of the animal that they
have been unable to sleep or eat regr-
larly since the death Of the canine Juf.
yy 26 Mr.. Thomas placed the fot
lowing advertisement in mornfnS
newspaper this morning: Little An
ma, one of the most beautiful Boseoe
Terriers in the country died Of heart
failure Sunday evening July 26. 1875
She was sweet hammered and love
" companion Her master Is deeply
grieved at his loss. Many offers were
made for her She was priceless ana
not for sale"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Strictly An Agriculturist--

Ex- County Commissioner William
Larson was in the city yesterday
from his fine Lewis & Clark ranch
Mr.. Larson is busy haying and says
he is absolutely without complaint
Of any kind; healthy, happy hopeful
and determined to make a fine show
ing from his well-appointed farm
when he strikes his yearly balance on
New Years Day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
His Funeral Yesterday

The funeral Of the late Rurti Pekuri,
the fisherman who was drowned in
the Columbia Friday. was held yes
terday afternoon, the intermsnt being
in Greenwood cemetery, The burial
party went there on the steamer
Wenonah. The Finnish Brotherhood
attended in a body.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Time Is Extended

A, the meeting Of the county court
yesterday morning Alex Duncan was
granted an extension Of time for the
work being done on the Elk Creek
road TO September !. The sum oi
SlO0 was also appropriated to be used
In improving the beach trail 10 the
Tillamook county line.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Benefit Tonight

benent Tonight
A large attendance is anticipated at
the Astoria theatre tonight at the
benefit Of the Women's Relief Corps
when the Georgia Harper Company
win present the drama entitled For
Her Sisters Sake" Quite a mum
Der Of the ladies Of the relief corps
have been hard at work for the past
few days selling tickets for the bene-
it, and have met with considerable
success. and IL might be well 10 sug-
gest that any who are dcsirious Of
seeing the performance should secure
their seats early today, and help
along the worthy cause and at the
same time get the full value for their
money,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
compe,itive pnll On

Because some Of the members OF
the First Company, Coast Artillery,
who wishe to take the competitive
drill are out Of town or were other.
wise not able to appear yesterday
the competition will be kept open a
time longer. Last night it was an
nounced that the names OF the win
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Dead At u Years.

John Willougbby, aged " years,
died at St Mary's Hospital yesterday
and the funeral will be held Sunday
afternoon. with interment in Green
wood cemetery. His son is an engi-
neer in the mills at Knappton. It is
probable that the funeral viii be held
from the Pohl chapel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Tine, Place and Price

The time IS now. the place is c. ".
Browns shoe store The price is far
ard AWAY the best ever put before q
sstrCfaser Of shoes in Astoria, Mr.
Brown has made sweeping reduc-
aen Of practically 50 per cent on his
sntlre hue a Eadses' and gentlenen'a
alnssarcts and the lines are incompar-
ably the best ar this market.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Street Needs Fixing

Complaint has been made Of the
bad condition Of the stree, imme-
diatcly north Of the city hall, /. II
said the foundations need repairing.
The matter has been reported to the
street authorities.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Little child Dies

The iuian, son OF Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas MtNeryc Of Gray's River
died yesterday The body will be
taken TO Rainier on this mornings
train for inicrmcnt there,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

ncrs would not be given out before
Tuesday. Those who make the best
showing IN the competition will be
appointed either on the list 81 ser.
geants or corporals,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Notice.

Gateway Rebekah Lodge will meet
this evening at the usual hour in I. 0,
o. F, hall. Installation Of officers.
Mamie Clinton, secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
1ERSE TALES U THE TOWN
Water Commission

The regular monthly meeting Of
the water commission win be held
tonight in the city hall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

time 6rst announced, as there Is de-
Iay in securing timbers required in its
construction, but in all likelihood will
be ready by September !.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07
Notice.

Special meeting Of United Artisans
at A. O. " w Hall this (Friday)
evening Very important.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-07

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The state herald., 1908-10-16
Feeding Hens In Colorado.

In investigations made by the Farm.
ers' Institute force Of the Colorado Ag-
rleultural College II was found that
while the Colorado poultrymen who
Were making money from egg produc.
ton fed various combinations OF
grains, all had similar methods In sew.
eral particulars
All the successful poultrymcn con.
suited gave all feed dry. Not one was
found who is feeding wet mash at
any time during the year. Grains.
vegetables. alfalfa and meat are at
all times fed dry.
All the successful poultrymcn feed
alfalfa; many OF them every day In
the year. Some feed alfalfa meal:
some alfalfa leaves. and others al.
falfa hay. allowing the hens to plcl;
off the leaves and reject the stems.
While alfalfa IN growing. the green
plant IL preferred for feed
Alfalfa colors the yolk the dark or.
angc that the high priced market de.
mands. II furnishes an appctizlng
nealthful ronghngc. supplies material
needed In the formation of the egg.
In mild laxative. aud II good aid In
keeping the hen In active, working
condition.
All our successful poulirymcn feed
meat meal, Many Of them keep Il In
Solffeodlng hoppers, always before
the hens. where they can eat II at will.
Meat meal seems to be essential TO
profitable egg production In Colorado.
A few use green bono instead, An
ample supply of animal materials In
some form II necessary. Some OF our
poulirymcn may fcei limited quanti'
~ Of meat meal and liberal supply Of
skim milk or curd
A variety Of grain IL fed. Wheat
forms from onethird To onohnlf the
grain feed by most Of our poultrymcn.
Many feed kaifir corn. nrid barley
IL used considerably. and field peas
Improve the flavor and quality OF
both eggs and meat
DR., j, W. DOwney states that nine,
tonths Of the total grain feed given hin
hens during the year In oats profcs
nor Chambers feeds wheat. corn. bran,
alfalfa, shorts. linseed meal. and meat
meal. Most poultrymcn find that the
largest EGG yield and the most money
are secured when u variety of grains
IN fed
The state herald., 1908-10-16
DIDN'T WANT TO WASTE TIME.
Colorcd Fisherman Most Satisfied
When the Bites Were Few

Riding across the country one day,
DIR. Blank noticed an old negro who
had been for quite a while perched
motionless upon little bridge, fish
ing silently from the stream beneath.
For some time he watched him from
n distance, but finally, overcome by
the old fellows unmoved patience. he
rode up and accosted him. :
Hello, WASH What are you doing
up there?"
'Fishin", sah.' came the reply.
Not getting many, are your
NO, sah."
We'll, it seems to me you'd get
tired fishing so long without Site. >"
Il doesn't want no bne, :ap'n.-
We'll, that's funny. why don't you
want bite, WASH"
Hits this.a-way, cap'n: when gifts
a lots o. bites. hit takes all meh time
TO git the fish off'n meh line, an
doesn't have no time foh fishln'"-
Success Magazine.