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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01

In the erection of a railroad bridge
over the Susquehanna River at HaVre
de Grace, the American Bridge COM
pany will make use of what is prob
ably the largest wood block ever
made. 1t has been made especially
for the work, and weighs 1850
pounds, measures thirty inches across
the shell and is rated at sixty tons
capacity. The shackle is a solid forg-
ing three and half inches thick.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01

Water pipes of terra Gotta were
used in Crete forty centuries ago.
Those supplying drinking water con-
sisted of series of subconical tubes
socketed into each other, with collars
and stop ridges" so constructed as
to give the water shooting motion,
thus preventing accumulation of sedi-
mpnt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01

About $500 different kinds Of ami
mails are known on earth-that is,
warm-b blooded, milk-giving creatures,
like our common domestic animals.
To avoid confusion with other Great
ures, one ought to call them NAM
mails, meaning milk-giving animals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-07-01

Bats were the only family of native
mammals found on the thousands of
small islands in the Pacific. These
islands are so far away from the great
continents that no mammals but the
flying bats could reach them. The
variety of bats known on earth Is
about 400.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

terday said that there didn't seem to-
be much likelihood Of much activity
here, and the slight efforts made TO.
get some ''big speakers have ended
in fiat failure. Prominent speakers
are almost impossible to get, this
year, and Oregon has only had.
Beveridge. Senator Fulton, however,
is scheduled to speak here the last
night Vi this month. The Astoria
democrats seem to be in even worse
plight, for they have no club organ
ized and, as far as has been announc-
ed, there is no speaker retained to
help eniiven the campaign. IN this
section there is apparently a feeling
that Oregon will give its usual re.
publican majority for the Presideni
tial ticket. and that Is probably the
reason why neither side IS @whooping
il up"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
IA Needed Improvement


For some time the Calender Navi-
CATION Company Of this city has real
lied the urgent necessity Of a deady
resort for the repairing and berthing
Of Its Acct Of scows and barges here
at the seat Of It's principal business
and also to meet the demand Of a
similar nature from other and ont
side sources; and 70 this end, it has
leased d Big waterfrontage. lying be-
tween the westerly line Of the Kin
ncy Cannery property and the casts
criy line OF the Leathers' boat yard,
and are now installing thereon the
necessary gridirons and structures in
cident to the business Of overhauling,
caulking and repairing such craft Of
saeir own and other peoples as may
need the place and service. II will
also be turned to account as bone
yard for the safe keeping Of their
idle barges. II is said that some Of
the rock barges now in the jetty
service will be among the first yes-
sells to be hauled onto the new ways,
whcih viii Be completed IN a few
days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Operation Performed

d
Mrs. Bjorge, residing near Cath
Iamet, was brought to st. Mary's hos
pital Tuesday BY her family physi-
clan, Dr. Fred Peacock Of cathiamet.
to be treated for an affection for
which she has suffered almost con-
stantly during the last twelve years.
DR. Henderson was called 10 operate
and with the assistance Of Dr. Pea,
cock and DR.. Reamcr he performed a
surgical operation which viii likely
relieve her Of much suffering The
patient is at this time in excellent
condition with every prospect Of
speedy Recovery. The number 81 peo-
pie who come to ST. Mary's Hospital
for treatment Ii really surprising
That institution is presided over by
Sister Andrew, who was for many
years in charge Of the surgical de
partment Of St. Vincent Hospital in
Portland While there she acquired a
reputation as surgical nurse that
made her famous all over the Pacific
coast, and it is said that as good
work can be done and IS done here,
as in any city or any hospital in the
western country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Money IN Ginseng

Money TN Ginseng
The PostIntelligencer Of Seattle
had story in its Sunday issue of
the raising of ginseng Oh iogged-off
lands, and according to this account
one man whose name and address
are givenhas made several thou
sands Of dollars this season Of from
half an acre. The article says he
will clear from $4,000 to 5000 from
this little patch. Manager Whyte Of
the Chamber of Commerce yesterday
wrote to the man in an effort to as-
certain Il there is some truth in the
statements credited to him. He grows
his ginseng in sort Of hot house,
eheaply made. Ginseng il Of value
as an article Of export because Of its
comparative rarity. The Chinese
value ii highly for medicinal pur-
poses, and as It has become exceed
ingly scarce III that country consider
able quantities are shipped from this
country each year. II grows wild in
Tennessee and George, but never in
any prolific manner there The mar
ket for ginseng IS limited, presumably
Ito the Chinese. and if it can be raised
lin This country on logged-of lands
with the abundance indicated BY the
article in the Seattle paper i prob
ably would at once drop to market
valuation Of virtually nothing It was
Its scarcity that heretofore gave it a
market value.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
For Rirhta d way

Al a meeting 81 the directors Of the
electric street car company yesterday
afternoon il was decided that efforts
should be made al once 70 secure the
rights 81 way for tie line between
this city and Seaside Nothing has
been done in this relation thus far, as
Il has been somewhat difficult to get
business men TO give their time 20
the matter. However, H. G. Van
Dusen was selected for the purpose
and has agreed to take up the work
at once, II Is hoped to have all the
rights 81 way formally secured with.
in ten days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

Truancy cases
Investigation BY A. 4. Clark the
superintendent 81 schools, shows that
there are apparently about 800 ehil
dren cHt III school WHO, Under the
terms of The STATE law, should be At
tending classes daily II II possible,
however, that tuis number should be
Icssened somewhat, inasmach al some
of TIE children have moved cnt of
town Or are ii present absent from
the city These Hgrrss were obtain
ed BY comparing the list o. children
in attendance with the school census
taken last November The census
showed that there Are 2686 children
of school age In The city, and of these
about 400 are not accounted for now.
The law requires that All children be-
tween the ages Of 9 and IA must go
to school, and between The agcs of
n and 10, must attend school unless
engaged III some employment The
police chief ii the truancy officer but
heretofore no satisfaction has been
secured BY appealing 10 the police il
the truancy cases, nevertheless strong
efforts will Be made this fall to zee
that the sruanss are compelled 70 30
to school If necessary, efforts viii
be made to have special officer EN-
ployed for the purpose. Some sug
gested that woman would give sat-
isfaction as a truancy officer
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
CAMPAIGN FINANCES

LINCOLN, Oct l4-In Response
to a demand from the republican
newspapers Treasurer Lindsay Of the
republican state committee today
opened his contribution book with
permission to publish everything
found therein. The bulk Of $li000
collected since June 1 Is made Up of
small contributions from postmas
ters. Alt contributions Of $50 og over
are from state officers Governor
Sheldon gave $3.50, The largest amount
Of any single individual The nationaa
committee contributed $500 Larry
ii the campaign books show commit
tee had to borrow $500 from . IocA
bank
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Eggs High and Poor


An extreme scarcity oi Oregon
ranch eggs has caused q jump IN the
prices which yesterday were quoted
at 1l cents, this being the whole
sale quotation, Of course III Seattle
the prices went even higher. and
Tuesday III Seattle they we're priced
Al from 8 to SO cents These prices
soon dropped, however, as they we're
Inanifeshy too high III Astoria the
retail prices are high and not only
that. but II seems difficult to get good
eggs no matter what ID paid. Some
dealers have been selling what they
claimed 10 be "ranch eggs" ii 50
cents, though these eggs were very
poor and hardly III for the table. AS
a matter Of fact they were evidently
candlcd eggs and not of d good quail
ity at that II Chicago and other
eastern markets the cgg prices are
reasonably low. AL two Of the local
hotels It is said to be almost impos-
sible 10 get good eggs now, and a
strange part Of the matter seems to
be that very little effort u made in
this locality to Keep hens for market
and egg purposes,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Candidates Are Busy

Tom Loughery candidate for the
Office Of street superintendent, is
busy handing out cards announcing
his candidacy. H. E. Steffensen is
also another man who will make a
strong run for this position. Fred
Sherman has also announced his can
didacy, and these with Mr.. Kearney,
the incumbent, give promises that
there will be considerable activity for
the peoples favor for this Office. Mr.
Kearney has made no formal an
nouncement Of his candidacy, but It
Us understood that he will run again,
and he also has many friends who
would like to see him retain the place
with whose duties he is so familiar
Generally speaking, however, there
seems to be tacit understanding
That the activities Of the municipal
campaign shall be kept in the back
ground as far as possible until after
the national election on November 8,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Company Drill

Company Drill
After the drill Of the First Com
pany in their armory in Foard &
Stokes hall last night, all the various
minor accessories that had not been
heretofore been placed ii the hands
Of the men were issued out, and now
each member has his full equipment.
A short session was held Of the com
pany meeting, also, and various mat
tiers of interest taken lip and passed
upon The lockers were all assigned
last night, and orders given that for
the future the members must leave.
their clothing and equipment IN their
lockers. The second section will go
out 10 Youngs Bay Sunday after
noon for target practice, under the
command Of Second Lieutenant Sut-
ton. Members Of this section are to
assemble at the armory at 1890
o'clock Sunday
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

T. H. Larke, Of Seattle, is in the
city, guest at the Hotel Occident.
Guy W. Phillips, the well known
travelling man Of Portland, was IN
the city yesterday.
X. ". Kruse Of North Bend spent
the day here yesterda on business, a
guest at the Hotel Parker.
A. G. Klopf, Of the Clatsop mill
service, will depart on this morning 5
train for Minneapolis on business
trip.
Mrs. S. Weinerd will leave tomor-
row morning on the $40 express for
her home in distant Arizona.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Change II ProprIetorshIp

The well known house furnishing
business conducted for some years
past at No sO4 Bond street Ii this
city, BY Lawrnee II Henningsen,
has been sold By that gentleman To-
his brothcr.ip.law, Martin Nelson,
president Of the Zapf Furniture &
Hardware Company, and the latter
IS now IN possession Of the business.
Mr.. Nelson win have the best wishes
o. many friends for a success in his
new venture.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
win Erect Cottage

VIII Erect Cottage
AT a meeting Of the park commits
sioners last night the city surveyor,
Mr.. Tee, was authorized to 90 ahead
and construct cottage on the City
Park for the use Of the keeper, and
for incidental use of the public. Mr..
Tee had already prepared plans for
the cottage, and according to the
plans the building viii be quite a
handsome little structure. The cost
is to Be 1925. The commission em-
ploys man to work around the park
Nick Wisner-and he will be per-
mitted the use Of this cottage as a
residence, II will have only two
rooms. A broad veranda will be
built which will be place Of refuge
for visitors in case of rain. The city
owns upwards Of l3 acres in this
park tract, and II Is hoped to have it
In handsome shape after q year or
two more, The commission also pass
ed upon several bills last night, Com.
missioners G. @ Fulton, Gratke, Hill.
debrand, Tee and Mayor Wise were
present,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
A Tin Anniversary

This day marks The passing 81 the
tenth anniversary Of the marriage Of
Mr. and Mrs, August q. Carlson who
dwell al No. iiS Franklin avenue in
this city. They were married at the
metropolis on the 18th Of October,
1898, and have many friends in As.
toria. Mr.. Carlson is foreman Of the
big Lindenberger cold storage plant
here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Injuries Not Serious

Frank Horn, the man who was
hurt At Msserye's camp ona Gray's
River, Is improving very fast At St.
Mary's hospital. That he was not
killed Or seriously hurt seems almost
miraculous. VI IN addition to three
or four broken ribs and a bad bruis.
ing ne Is in good shape already Yes
terday he was able to walk around.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
browns KINsMAN.

SAN BERNARDINo, Cal. Oct
l4E. Akiyama, japanese helper j.
the Santa Fe round house at Bar
stow. was arrested at japanese
lodging house ii Los Angeles yes-
terday for the murder Of his cousin.
K- X Akiyama, at Barstow hy
drowning him in swimming tank
Ishe body was found Sunday morning
Considerable money that is known 70
have been in the possession Of the
dead man IS missing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Fine Fish And Plenty

II Il learned from the most reliable
sources, that tie hsh are running ii
plentiful quantities and of the finest
quality known IN years especially IN
SiIycrsidcs, none better having Ell.
tered the Columbia In 4 long while.
II II said that Manager Kankoneu, of
the Coop" reports that had not the
storm of Monday night interycned he
must have been blocked at the big
cannery
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

NEW YORK, Oct IA The demo
cratic national committee tonight IS
sued statement quoting Timothy
Healy, president 81 the International
Brotherhood Of Stationary Firemen
as authority for the allegation that
Daniel J Keefe had been promised
al appointment By the President az
Commissioner General Of Immigra
ton IN return for Detroit labor lead
er's support Of TAFT.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Some Fine Grapes

There are a lot of excellent grapes
in the local market now, and they
seem TO be as wholesome and sweet
as they look, During the summer
there was much complaint Of inferior
fruit offered for sale here, but just at
present the stores apparently have
some fine fruit on hand The Cali
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Name Left Out

by an inadyertance the name Of
Miss Margaret Taylor was left out
Of the cast of eThe Trials Of Mr.
Flipper" as published in the Astorian
Of yesterday. Miss Taylor will take
the part 81 "Patsey," the maid al "Mr.
Flipper'se house The play promises
to Be d very successful one and much
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
DOUBLE MURDER

OAKLAND, Cal, OF. IA. Loren
20 Rogers this evening shot his wihe
through the breast. fatally wounding
her, and few minutes later blew ouf
his own brains The couple hala
been separated. Rogers went to her
house to get their fouryearTpld son.
Mrs. Rogers resisted him and her
husband shot her
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
REALTY TRANS FERS

Kruse Catering Go. 70 John Ty-
berg, lots :, 10, II, IA, Is, block |,
Kruse's third addition to Cearhart
Park; 800.
Alex Moody and wife to John
Luoto and Tillie Lupto. n 10 of
NE. ia Of S. IS, I. 9 NJ. R. z WI;
also farm property $24O0
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Quartette TO Sing

One 81 tic features Friday night
ii "The Trials Of Mr.. Fiipper," at
the Astoria Theatre, viii be a spec
ialty in the form of d quartette BY
Messrs, James Johnson. ]. 7. Ross,
w, Smith, and John Garner This
quartette has been practicing all sum.
mer and does some very clever
work. II will Be their FIRST appear
ance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Sells His Farm

Alex Moody 81 Knappa has sold
his farm and the farm stock to John
Luoto. the price being S2400, There
are 50 acres IN the farm and with the
land went seven cows, a steer, bull,
three pigs. horse, and some farm
machinery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
n Town On YIslt-

Frederick William Bjork arrived IN
Astoria yesterday for few days
yisit. He was the hrst foreman oi tbs
Finnish paper, 'sl.anncn Uutiset,
but resigned last summer to gc IN
business for himself on the Sound
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

interest Is taken ii II BY members d
she IIigh School and their friends A
rattling good entertainment Is expect.
50, and II viii probably Pay every one
who likes ID pass an evening III tiiis.
way 10 steure tickets for mr.. Flip
per' The last High School play was
an unqualified srccess, and this one
win doubtless prove lust ~ entertain.
Ing and nieritorious Friday night Ii
the date
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
FOR Final Account

An order confirming certain sales
and other transactions made by the
administrator Of the estate Of Joseph
Greget was made N probate court
yesterday afternoon November 4
was SET as the date for the hearing Of
the final accounting IN the admins
tfation.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Sale II Ratified

Z IN the matter 81 the sale Of real
estate belonging 70 the estate II Jafat
Niemi, deceased, an order was made
IN probate court yesterday ratiiying
and confirming THE sale
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
No Political Clubs

IFU = 9EAN4N0A N1tNVa
Apparently the efforts to organize
political clubs for the presidential
campaign have ended in something
like fzzle, for the Taft club that
was to be organized BY the Republi
cans, and the Bryan Club that was
10 have been organized By the demo.
Gratis, are both still in mere embry
onic state One Of the members Of
the conuty republican committee yes
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
~ cure 4 Cold " Gane Day

70 Cure Cold mi One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine
Tablets Druggists refund money if
it fails to cure f. w GROVES
signature is on each box rs cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
Agtorlans Abroad.

Mr. and Mrs Harry Tlavel and
Messrs. ], II. Seymour and g. A.
Palmberg III " this city, are guests
at the Hotel Danmoore. in Portland.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15
IERSE IlLES " Tx I0NN

Baby Girl Born
n baby daughter was born u the
wife Of Louis KinkelIa Tuesday
weighing nine pounds
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-10-15

fcruia grapes come packed beautii
fully and are reasonably cheap BY the
box.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
RUNNING DOWN A RUMoR.
Local Police Searching for Rev. Jere
Knode Cook.

The Anacostia police have been securing
the adjacent country today in search for
Rev. Jere knede Cook. the pastor of ST.
Georges Church. Hampstead. L. l.. who
IS alleged 10 have deserted his wi.e and
run away with a girl named Floretta
.Whaley. several months ago, as told in
The Star at the time. August Belmont Is
senior warden of the Hampstead church.
Great indignation was expressed at the
time of the clergyman's departure with
the girl. the elopement naturally resulting
In a scandal
The activity of the Anacostia poIjce MO q
due to letter received by the postma ster
of Hampstead from a person who signed
himself "A. J. Oakny Hamilton ROAD
Washington, ID. c.. The writer claimed
that he knew Rev. Cook. and that he
came to Oakpy's home on Hamilton roa 4
near Anacostia, ID. C.. several davs ago
and asked for food and shelter
Oakny took him in and then wrote tn
the postmaster that he had Cook closely
confined in a cellar. and that n. mad
possessed himself of rope and a black
snake whip and would use them on the
rrratic pastor In any manner his congre-
would either hang Rev. Cook with the
rope, tie him for delivery to the author
tiles. or horsewhip him. The Anacostia
police had not up to a late hour this after
noon located a person named Oakny, but
are continuing the search. They do not
take much stock In the story, 1t Is said.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
COMMENT BY OHIO MEN.
Some See an Olive Branch, Others
Think the Fight Will Continue.

Deep interest was manifested by politi-
clans today in Senator Foraker's state
ment given out last night regarding his
contest with Secretary Taft. There was
general desire to know whether Secretary
Taft would make comment upon the For
aker interview Senator Foraker's state
ment was construed by politicians to be
in the nature of an overture for harmony
in Ohio Reading between the lines Ohio
republicans thought they could perceive
tender of the olive branch. and some OF the
republican representatives who are fear
full of the possible effect of this fight upon
their chances for reelection were hopeful
that Secretary Taft might see his way
clear to meeting the senator half way
Secretary Taft made no comment today
upon the Foraker interview and 1t could
not be learned whether he intends to reply
to II or not. One of Secretary Taft's
friends In this city said this afternoon
that the opinion was held by some of
those very close to the Secretary that It
would be impolitc sor the Taft people In
Ohio to agree to indorse Senator Foraker.
This Ohio man ventured the prediction
that the situation would not be changed
and that the fight in Ohio would continue
along existing lines.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
FOR ANNUAL BALL.
Committees Named for University
Students Social Function.

\ meeting of all the committees having
in charge the arrangements for the stu
dents ball, to be given Friday. February
~ at the New Willard was held recent
" at the Woman's Building, 1888 / street
The ball is given annually under the
auspices of the board of lady managers
for the benefit of the hospital.
The members of the entertainment COM
mittee having the ball in charge ara
Mrs. Charles ]. Bell, chairman; Mr..
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Dangerous Weapon Assault Charged

Moses Sinsheimer. proprietor of livery
stable. was arrested shortly after
O. clock this afternoon by Detective ARM
strong of the 9th precinct upon a charge
of assault with dangerous weapon. The
assault is said TO have been dire cted
against Charles II. King of 6l3 street.
According to the police, Sinsheimer
visited the Office of King incensed because
of difficulties between the families of the
two men. Sinsheimer is accused of draw
ing .3S caiiber revolver and pointing it
at King. The defendant was released
on bail.
Evening star., 1908-01-18
Charge of Non-Support.

Charles IL. Metcalf. formerly member
of the Metropolitan police force, was ar
rested in Baltimore today at the instance
of the local authorities on charge Of
the warrant being sworn to
by Mrs. Bessie l.. Metcalf. his wife re-
siding in this city. II was ascertained
that Metcalf was employed in Baltimore
by drug firm, and telegraphic request
was sent to the Baltimore police to arrest
and hold him. The defendant is expected
back this afternoon In the custody Of
Detective Barbee Of the central once.