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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
HOLMES TRAGEDY
Body Was Found in a Down
Town Alley
THE POLICE STILL BAFFLED
Solution Of Mystery, Will Disclose
it is Believed, the Operations OF
Experts - Was Last Seen Shortly
After Midnight.
THE POLICE STILL BAFFLED

CHICAGO, May 22.-Solution OF
the mystery surrounding the murder
of Robert p. Holmes, purchasing
agent the the Commonwealth Edison
Electric Company, whose dead body
was found in a downtown alley early
Yesterday will disclose, it is believed,
the operations Of experts in crime.
That the killing and robbing OF
Holmes was not the work Of ordinary
thugs, but was perpetrated by men
who probably mingled with their
victims friends at the Auditorium,
represented themselves to be dele
gates to the Electrical Convention and
then followed him as he left the hotel,
police authorities agreed after work
ing all day on the tragedy.
Holmes is known to have lett the
hotel IS or 20 minutes after midnight.
lust before departing he told friends
he thought he would get a cab and be
driven home. Working on the theory
that Holmes murderers got him into
a cab, slugged him into unconscious
ness, and then threw his body into a
dark corner as the vehicle was driven
through the alley, patrolmen and de-
tectives were last detailed to conduct
a thorough search for clues among
downtown cab drivers and to search
leading hotels for suspicious char
acters.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
BARON ENTERTAINED.
Schiff Extends Former Minister Of
Finance Hearty Welcome.

NEW YORK, May 22.-Baron K.
Sakatani, former minister Of finance
of Japan, who was the guest last
night at dinner given by Jacob H.
Schiff, the banker, at the Hotel St.
Regis, heard sentiments of the
friendliest character toward Japan
and her people expressed by the host
of the evening by President Nicholas
Murray Butler, of Columbia Uni
versity, and by others of the guests
among whom were included many
bankers and railroad men of prom
inence. Mr.. Schiff, in welcoming
Baron Sakatani told his guest he
would bear nothing but good will
and friendship for the people Of
Japan. "You will learn" he said
that no such sentiment exists as a
small number of agitators on the
Pacific Coast tried to arouse even il
we do send battleships to the Pacific.
Baron Sakattani, in replying express,
ed his thanks for the honor paid him
and spoke ftting1y of the friendship
felt in Japan for America and Amer
leans.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
UNIQUE FARM.

CHICAGO, May q. Turtles,
guinea pigs, gold fish and mushrooms
will be the products Of unique farm
which H. S. Miller proposes to
operate at Darlington, suburb OF
Chicago. Mr.. Miller has purchased
200 acres of rolling timbered land for
his odd venture. He has begun the
construction of numerous ponds and
lagoons. These will be used for the
propagation of turtles and gold fish.
His mushrooms will not be of the
cultivated kind, but will grow wild
in the woodlands. His guinea pigs
yards will be the largest, it is con-
sidered, in the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

CLEVELAND, May p, - Distin-
guished men will be guests OF the
city today and tomorrow, called here
by the meeting OF the Associated
Western Yale Clubs and the unveil-
ing OF the Hanna monument Satur-
day.
This afternoon, President Twining
Hadley OF Yale will reach Cleveland.
Later in the day Secretary OF War
w. H. TAFT will arrive, President
Hadley will address the schoolmas-
ters' club this evening, The meeting
of the Yale clubs vii be held Satur-
day evening,
Arrangements for the dedication OF
the Hanna memorial monument in
Univrsity Circle have been COM
pleted and hundreds OF prominent
people from all parts OF the country
have signihed their intention OF be-
ing present. The local committee has
received notification that President
Underwood OF the Erie Railroad,
John Milburn, at whose house in
Buffalo President Mckinley died, and
Isaac Seligman, the New York bank
er, will arrive early Saturday morn
ing.
Mrs. Augustus St. Gaudens, widow
OF the designer and Henry Bacon OF
New York, the architect OF the monu-
ment, also will be present.
Members OF the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, numbering
1000 will visit Cleveland tomorrow,
The entire delegation Of the organiza-
ton which is holding its convention
in Columbus is expected to attend
the unveiling OF the Hanna mont,
ment as compliment to Grand Mas
ter Stone, who is one of the speakers
of the day.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

One of the coziest and most popular
resorts in the city is the Commercial.
A new billiard room, a 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 hne refreshments serv-
ed there. The best of goods are only
handled, and this fact being so we'll
known, large business is done at the
Commercial, on Commercial street,
near Eleventh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
TO DESTROY FLY PEST.
Professor Compere Discovers Natural
Enemy of the Mealy Bug.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22-Geo.
Compere, entomologist, arrived here
yesterday on the liner China after a
tour of India and the Far East in
search of the natural enemies of the
pests that infest the orchards OF
California. His quest was successful
and when he left Western Australia
three months ago the parasite that he
found in India was reducing the raw
ages of the fruit fly to a noticeable
degree. This parasite was discov-
cred FIVE years ago but previous at
tempts to introduce it into Australia
failed on account of the opposite sea-
sons. By putting the bugs to sleep
in India with ice Compere got 100,-
900 of them to Australia alive. He
woke them up in the heat of Austral-
ian winter and thinking they were
still in India the parasites went to
work with a will. Three generations
of native born bugs saw the light be-
fore Compere left the Antipodes. He
also took to Australia a parasite
which swept away the cabbage aphis
like fire. He has brought to Cali
fornia a parasite to destroy the mealy
bug, a pest that causes great grief
to the orange grower. He discover
ed this friendly bug in Japan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

Kidney complaint kills more people
than any other disease, This is due to
the disease being so insidious that it
gets good hold on the system before
it is recognized. Foley's Kidney Cure
will prevent the development of fatal
disease il taken in time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
The Palace Restaurant

The ever-increasing popularity OF
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 all
can be obtained. in season, is a plan
that will always win, coupled as 1t is
with the best of cooking and prompt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
LADY MAN1cURHsT ENGAGED.

THE Modern" A. E. Petersen's
beautiful tonsorial establishment, has
been further modernized by the per-
manent engagement of highly train
ed young lady manicurist, who will
also serve the house as cashier
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
Notice to Our Customers.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
colds and lung trouble is not affected
oy the National Pure Food and Drug
law as it contains no opiates or other
harmful drugs, and we recommend il
as a safe remedy for children and
adults. r. +. Laurin, Owl Drug
Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
The Clean Man.

The man who delights In personal
cleanliness, and enjoys his shave,
shampoo. haircut, and bath, in As
toria, always goes to the Occident
barber shop tor these things-and
gets them at their best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
Notice to Mariners.

On May Is, 1908, San Francisco
Light Vessel No. 20 was withdrawn
for repairs. The position is marked
by a gas buoy painted red with
Light Vessel Moorings" in black
letters. Buoy shows a fixed white
light John McNulty, nautical ex-
pert.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is best
for women and children. Its mild ac-
ton and pleasant taste makes it prefer
able to violent purgatives, such as
pills, tablets, etc. Get the booklet and
a sample of Orino at T. F. Laurin,
Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
SHIPS THAT PASSED
YESTERDAY
MELVILLE DOLLAR DUE DOWN
AT KNAPPTON- ROANOKE
AND ROSE CITY SAIL TO-DAY
WASHINGTON IN NOTES.

The steamer Melville Dollar arriv-
ed down last night at a late hour,
from Portland, and went to the Co
lumbia mills dock at Knappton, where
she will load on half million feet OF
lumber in addition to her hold cargo
taken at Portland. She will then sail
for San Diego.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

It IL better to cure the little cough
than to take chances Of consumption.
The best cough cure is Kemp's Balsam.
Druggists sell it at rs cents and 80
cents O bottle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The steamer Nome City, now in
Portland, will leave down today II
she can clear herself of the several
libels that have been sworn out
against her on alleged excessive rates.
She will probably get down this even
ing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
NEW TO-DAY
---s--=-a4a-ss---s-s'4s--as
GOOD WOOD.

If you want good load Of fir wood
or box wood ring up KELLY the
WOOD DEALER,
The man who keeps the
PRICES DOWN.
Phone Main 21o1--Barn, Cor. l2tb
and Duane.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

Constipation, or irregularity. is very
often the cause Of headache. Lanes
Family Medicine 10 the great preventive
and cure Of headache. Druggists sell II
for 25 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

Lanes Family Medicine will give you
digestion that will permit you to eat
good things instead Of "health foods" Of
various sorts that are as palatable as
hay.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

at the Calender pier at $50 o'clock
yesterday morning, from San Fran
cisco, and went on to the metropolis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The very best board to be obtained
in the city Is at "The occident Hotel"
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
service. A common saying nowadays
is Get the Palace habit"
New Grocery Store.

Try our own mixture OF cofFee-the
J. p. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables.
Bacollet & Co.. grocers. Phone Main
1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The steamer Asuncion arrived from
Portland at II p. m, last night, and
out this morning at 4 o'clock.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The steamer Yosemite is due down
from Portland sometime today, en-
route to the Bay City.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
HANNA'S MONUMENT
Distinguished Men Will View the
dwelling Saturday


Secretary Taft and Other Celebrities
to be Present--2ooo Members OF the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers Will Attend--Hardley Speaks
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23
Boy Wanted

To learn printing business. Call at
Astorian Office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The steamer Shoshone cleared IRON
the custom house here yesterday for
San rancisco, with 675,0O0 feet OF
lumber, loaded at Linton, Rainier and
the Tongue Point mills. She will
leave out this morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

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The French bark Bretagne went to
sea yesterday afternoon on the haw-
ser OF the bar tug Wallula, bound for
Europe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The Roanoke will be down and
out, at 8 o'clock this morning, and
the Rose City will do likewise at 4
o'clock this afternoon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The oil steamer Asuncion got clear
of the Desdemona Sands alright, and
went on to Portland early yesterday
morning.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-23

The steamer Washington docked
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15
Attend Rally at Fort Pierre

A number of local republicans
attended the big rally at Fort
Pierre last Tuesday night. They
came home on the Wednesday
morning train, and report a big
time. In the party was Scotty
Brown who addressed the meeting.
F. W. Warner, candidate for
representative, and Byron l..
Glow, candidate for county treas
urer, we're also in the party.
Several Kadoka people left the
train at Wokama. w. O. Hop
kins of Cottonwood, candidate for
county commissioner, was also on
the train.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15
The Great Empire of Stanley

Last Saturday another special
train left here for Chicago with
cattle belonging to Dan Powell,
r. S. Reber, Dick Mattheson and
Nichols and Smith. This makes
over 1000 head shipped from this
point in the past few weeks. -
Wokama Leader.
The political situation is warm
ing up bit in the Great Empire.
Van Meter proposes to have a
bridge across Bad river.
The county commissioners were
in session all last week. It. was
their regular October meeting and
lot Of business was transacted.
Mr.. Hughes. the states attorney
and legal advisor of the board was
absent SO that it Vas not possible
to take any definite action in the
matter of apportioning the assess
ment between the recently organ
lied town of Philip and Philip
township. The final order in the
organization of the town was
signed. The board seems to be of
the opinion that . proper appor-
tionment Of the assessment and
levy for this town can be made at
this date or later, though they de-
sire to have the states attorneys
advice in the matter.
Mr.. and Mrs. F.. E. Morrison
were down from Philip last week
and visited the Fairplay family.
At a meeting # the county central
COMMITTEES Mr.. Morrison was made
the candidate of the republicans
for commissioner from the fourth
district. -Fairplay.
Albert Rifenberg, IN old timer
and 4 we'll known stockman living
some 8 miles up the river has in
course OF construction Z commodi:
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15
Republican Rally at Fort Pierre

The republicans of the county
held a rousing big rally at Fort
Pierre last Friday night. Fort
Pierre is the democratic stronghold
of the county, and will no doubt
poll large democratic vote, but
the meeting of last Friday night
indicates that the republicans are
not in such hopeless minority as
our democratic brethren would
have US believe.
Scotty Brown. who resides
eight miles south of Philip and is
the republican candidate for state
senator from this district made the
principal address Of the evening.
He spoke at length concerning
state and local county issue. Con.
siderable time was devoted to an
examination Of Fred $. Rowe's
record, when in the senate OF
1901. Following Mr.. Browns
address, Alvin Waggoner of Philip,
spoke briefly on the national
issues.
There was a large audience in
evidence, comfortably filling the
hall. There was an occasional
outburst of democratic enthusiasm.
but on the whole everything passed
off smoothly, there being general
manifestation of good feeling oh
the part of everyone.
OF course Fort Pierre democrats
resent any suggestion even of
criticism concerning Mr.. Rowe's
legislative record. But Scotty's
frank consideration of that matter
will bring about more or less dis.
cussion, and the people will get
better acquainted with the candi-
dates. Mr.. Rowe will likely in
augurate speaking campaign in
his own behalf. He will be ut
Cottonwood next Saturday night.
The republicans will continue
their campaign with renewed
yigor. Scotty Brown and the edi-
tor of the News held meeting at
Midland Tuesday night and Scotty
at Pheba Wednesday night. A
meeting will likely be arranged
for Wokama and Philip sometime
in the near future.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15

the foregoing article with full
knowledge of the part that the
democratic party in general and
Hon. Fred S. Rowe in particular
had in the repeal of the old com
missioner law. There are worse
crimes in the world than ignor-
ance, and an editor commits one
OF them. when he wilfully and
deliberately attempts to mislead
and deceive his readers.
Mr.. Jefries knows that demo-
Gratis have not always been op-
posed to this kind Of business. -
He knows that members of his
party were active in the legisla-
ture of 1901 in bringing about the
repeal of the old county commits
sioner law. More than that, he
knows that Fred S. Rowe, then Il
senator from this district, voted
for the repeal of the old law and
the enactment of the law as it now
stands. Mr.. Rowe was evidently
at that time not very bitterly op-
posed to this kind of business. =
1t is kindness indeed to recon-
mend to the voters Of Stanley
county and the entire state, and
especially the editor of the Re
publican" to vote for Fred Rowe
for senator on this county COM
missioner issue. We shall not
presume to speak for the editor of
the Republican, but so far as we
are concerned the democrats of
Stanley county may resolute until
they are black in the face, we pre-
fer to base our judgment not on
their promises, but on the record
of their candidate.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15
N. t. Ladies Aid Meet With Mrs,
Gee

One of the most enjoyable oc-
casions of the season occurred
Friday Oct. 8, when the Ladies
Aid Society of the Methodist
church met with Mrs. Gee and
Molyneux. At ten o'clock good
ly number had gathered at the
hall. After a beautiful drive of
nine miles we arrived at the pleas
ant home of Mrs. Gee on North
Fork. At half past twelve we
were ushered into the dining room,
a bower in its decoration of autumn
leaves and berries and seated at
the table loaded with the good
things these ladies know so we'll
how to prepare. The afternoon
seemed to fly all too fast, and
when at d late hour we started
home, in the gathering twilight of
that most beautiful autumn day
we we're as one in our wish that we
might come again.
The next meeting of the Aid
will be in the evening, Friday
Oct. %, with Mrs. Kumm and
Rainey at the home of the latter.
Every lady interested in the
Methodist church is invited to IT.
tend. Mrs. Linn, Sec.
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15

For Sale or Trade. .-45 head of
yearling, two and three year old
steers. Will sell the steers at 81
cents pound or will trade for fat
cows and heifers from 3 to 6 years
old. In the trade the steers will
be figured at 81 cents a pound and
the cows and heifers at 3 cents 4
pound. City Meat Market. tt
The Bad River news. [volume] (Philip, Stanley County, S.D.) 19??-1912, 1908-10-15

GUS new residence building. Its
location and the surroundings are
picturesque and would make an
ideal summer resort. Midland
Star. -s
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-04-24
Samson and Louis XVI.

Three letters written by Samson, the
executioner Of the terror" are printed
in the Paris Gaulois. One Of the most
interesting of them is short enough to
be quoted in full:
.sCitizen-I have just learnt that the
rumour is current that | am selling or
causing to be sold locks OF the hair of
Louis Capet. If any have in fact been
sold, this abominable trade can only
have been carried on by impostors- The
truth is that | have not allowed any
one in my house to carry away even
the smallest relic"
Samson, it appears, had in his private
capacity much sympathy with the
king whose head it was his duty in his
professional capacity to cut off. In
another letter he attributes the courage
with which he met his death to the
firmness of his religious principles,
and when he himself died in 1906 he
bequeathed money to pay for masses
for his victims snni
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-04-24
Rarest Of Trades.

milne is the rarest of all trades"
said an Englishman. II am maker
of instruments of torture. | suppose
that at this moment. in Siam and China
yellow men are bleeding and bowling
in the clutch of machines of my make"
He lighted his pipe. Pleasant
thought, Ell? But we must make our
living somehow. In Birmingham mines
made. There for seventeen years
have been turning out racks, hair and
nail drawers, thumbscrews, SINNERS,
needle beds, soaring irons, bone break
ers and what not.
s'Shm and China have bought their
instruments of torture from Birming-
ham for generations. Some of these
contrivanceS are very costly and in
genious There's water dropper
which works by clockwork that costs
$500. There's a. But that's too terri
BILE to talk about The Chinese instru-
ments, by the way, are a million times
crueler than the Siamese. New York
Press.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-04-24
RI. onIv HMerrymakinu."

The school record kept by an old
time teacher of mo- 81 in New Eng
land village contains at least one item
which moved chance reader to smiles.
It is this:
special honor badges were given to
Flora and Minetta Lovett for the best
attendance. During the entire schooi
year they were not once absent to at
tend any picnic, reunion, excursion or
merrymaking, the only exception be-
ing the afternoon of May 10, when
their twin brothers we're i'll from the
effect of something they had eaten and
not expected to live, although they
soon recovered"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-04-24
An Unconscious Meal.

Once John Muir, author and ranch
man, was dining with a friend. They
sat down, and Muir began to tell
story. The waiter came around several
times, but the story was so good moth
ing was ordered. Muir talked and talk
ed, and in between he would reach
over and break off piece of bread
from a French loaf on the table. This
he did good many times. The story
reminded him Of another, and so he
talked and ate bread until finally, being
very hungry, his companion broke in
with:
''Well, what shall order for you, Mr..
Muir?'
"Order?' he repeated in his abstrac-
ton.
eyes, Order-to eat"
He looked over at the last little re-
naming piece of bread on the plate
and said, as if waking from dream:
EAT? Why. I've had all | want.
That bread was bully."-Bookman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1908-04-24
HUNDRED DEAD AND HURT
Two-Score Killed in a Railway Crash
ION the Other Side of the3
Earth.

Two trains from Ballarat and Ben
digo. in Australia, collided late at
night at Braybrook junction, about
eight miles from Melbourne, forty-one
persons being killed and sixty injured
The Bendigo train, with two heavy
engines, crashed into the rear of the
Ballarat train. Five cars of the latter
train were wrecked. The wreckage
took fire and was almost completely
consumed. Many of the bodies were
unrecognizable when recovered.
The Bendigo train suffered but lit
tie damage, but the two engines were
piled on top of the rear coaches of the
other train. Terrible scenes followed
the accident, many of the injured be-
ing caught in the wreckage and with
difficulty rescued. 1t was a long time
before doctors and nurses arrived at
the scene, and as a consequence in
tense suffering prevailed among the III
jured.