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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12
CHATTER II.

N. I.wYN BENNETT turned sharp
IAN Ii toward the window, angry
ii ire Interruption, but Perry
a ~ wainwright. ushering two Ia
dies ii from the veranda, met bis
scowl with wink OF triumph.
.Not so bad. eh;r called the boy
ssAIet them ~ they We're turning intc
the drive. yoa seer- %
saOh.. observed the younger OF the
two women "A pretty, flower faced girl
who since her entrance into the room
had been engaged IN exchanging de'
lighted greetings with Dallas, 80 you
came to meet Us. You said You Just
happened
s,Did I?' asked Perry In deep amaze
raent well, welI. The fact y, !
wanted TO 10 something startling IN
honor Of meeting you, SO ! told my
first lie. r.
.Don't mind him, CynthiaT' laughed
Dallas. Hes taken that way quite
often" !.
..Oh. it's his usual pace. theny
dueried Miss Garrison innocently. y
thought perhaps he was Just warming
up"
aAnd now pursued Dallas, takins
possession Of Cynthia, much to Perry's
disgust, .'tell me all about yourself
A
Have
ssThere isn't much to tell. But there's
going to be. I'm going to work"
.sWork? What fori'
"For a living, of course"
'sNot really"
eyes, isn't 1t ridiculousY broke IN
Mrs. Bennett. a sweet little old lady
who now found her first chance t.
edge in word amid the general vol
lev Of talk. "But Cynthia is set on
doing IT,"
.'Why shouldn't 7? | haven't . dol'
lar. and there's d theory that one must
live"
aBut what are you going to dor ask
Cd Dallas.
Il don't know. have a pretty good
education. | shall find something. l.
Dallas, think your brother is giving
us high sign Of some sort"
81 amp' declared Perry. Il jus
wanted to tell you there's a surpris'
waiting for Won. Two surprises in on
kennel. Want to see 'em? I?
aWhat is be talking aboutf" queries
Cynthia. appealing to Dallas for ligh
on the mystery.
"About Betty and Prince Charlie" re
torted Perry. 'Your two Boston ter
riers that bought Want to see emf
"Oh, the darlingsl OF course DO
Where are theyy
"Come along and I'll show you. 'Th'
darliDgs.' Ell? Talk like that make
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12
ss,hha thIs ia Alderman phelan.'

| C3ibba. this ia Alderman rhclan."
"Of tho Eighth amcnded Phelan'
aOnly man to carry his ward last cleo
lion runnln' independent Pleased %
meet you. Yes. slr, 1 ran independent
ana win. as Wainwright here can tell
YOU. HorrIgan's out against mo this
year, and he's cot carried away by
some fool Idea that he can down me
next campaign"
"Can heY" asked Gibbs politely
bored. MN
Can her roarcd phelan, his close
clipped halr a-bristlc. Can hef Can
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

wouldn't you try 70 be cordial 90
iimT
M suro would--as cordial ~ . bank'
upt ID rent collector. H6d 30 ns
pretty near a. welcome ~ . prokon
leg"
arm sorry you look at II that way,
alderman, because rye asked him To-
day"
ITO come hercf Quit your joshin'V
"But he doesn't know he'll meet
you"
aAn. hen never iind II out. for I'm
on my way. ia sooner meet a p'rade
| from th' contagion hospital"
"0f course. II you're really afraid ot
him.
"Afraid of himr sncFtsd Phcian.
coming to full stop At the door and
then returning 10 the middle of me
room. "Afraid OF Dick HorrigAnl
show me the man I'm afraid 10 meet
and I'll meet him with pleasure just
TO chow you It's lie. An for
"Mr. Horrlgdnl'' came tho buffers
announcement from the threshold.
The man who followed tho announce
ment was one who carried In his beaf'
| ing the chief reasons for his success
Tall, stout, square Of Jaw. square Q
brow, hard Of mouth. he seemed =
dominate hIs very surroundings and =
exhalc rough forccfuincas that chi
ried alI before II. His physiognom'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

from first to
last. Little As 4
understood foot
ball. l could see
you were play
Ing a clever,
hard. conscien.
tious game. But
1t wasn't light
Ing game = not
the sort or game
that carries cv-
erything before
II. Then, In the
second half, In
oneof the scriw-
images I saw q
Princeton man
strike you. Oh,
II was a das'
tardly, cowardly
biowl Hestruck
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12
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ii 1le5


trait Id yourselfi'
aWhy, no. don't quite understand.
.Then here's an instance that VIII
show you what I mean: In yonr senior
ycar at Yale when you were playing
halfback on the varsity elcven ! saw
my first football game. II was against
Princeton. You were the only man on
either team | knew. so watched you
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

was cwkeutihyI
that OF the born
fighter as we'll
as leader - the
man that mel.
ther gives nor
asks quarter.
From the days.
when M n ferry
ticket seller he
had laid the
foundations OF
his later for
tunes by
knocking down
fares" up
through his va
ried career ilh
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12


would as soon think of putting but
terfy into harness. Is it true she has
no money Ieft?'
"I'm afraid it's only too true" an
swered Mrs. Bennett. ''Her father lost
everything in speculating. he was
cashier of the Israel Putnam Trust
company and afterward president
Hev- ST
She paused as the Office door opened
and Thompson, the secretary, came
into the room. At sight Of Mrs. Ben
nett be seemed about to turn back; but,
changing his purpose, crossed to the
table and began to look for some docu-
ments he had failed to gather up.
"What was the rest Of the story
about Mr.. GarrisonY asked Dallas,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

tractor. politician and boss. he had
tough. his way ever to the front byI
that same force. backed by bulldog
pluck, a genius for organization ani Q
mentality wholly devoid OF scruple ana
conscience.
II could not be said OF Richard iior',
rlgan that his morals were bad He
simply had no morals at all. By con-
tact With men Of higher culture than
hIs own BIZ had lost bis early incorrect
ness and ynlgarity OF speech. His dom
incerlng ronghness OF manner he had
no wish 10 lose. II was by far too val
liable an ASSET. !.
aGood morning. Mr. Wainwright"
began Horrlgan. with breezy Ia
mlliarIty. ns he strode into the library,
quite unabashed nt finding himself IN
the presence OF the. dreaded finance
king. 'I'm Bit ahead OF time, but
lie stopped short with q grnnt OF
rage. His eyes had fallen on Phclan-
BrIstlIng like a plucky terrier ~ the
onset Of mastiif. the alderman stood
bis ground. giving the boss glare for
glare.
And 80 for moment the enemies
faced each other.
10 be continued.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

me WlSn l was
a dog"
I'd Don't de-
spair," suggest
ed Cynthia.
Maybe you'll
grow =
Still puzzung
vaguely as to
the meaning Of
this cryptic ut
terance, Perry
followed Miss
Garrison from
the room, a grin
Of satisfied am
bition wreath
Ing his tanned
face.
ITO think or
poor little Gym
thia having to
90 to work."
sighed Dallas,
looking after
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-04-12

Miss Hook Of Holland now in
the fourth month Of its engagemynt
at the Criterion Theatre, viii in1two
months end its New.York career for
this year and begin q Spring and
Summer season at Powers Thcater,
Chicago.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

PLENTY GOOD WATER
TELLS READERS HOW TO CURE RfiEU
MATISM AND The KIDNEYS.
Gives Readers Advice; Also a Simple
Prescription to Make Home
Made Mixture Said to Give
Prompt Relief.

Now is the time when the doctor gets
busy, and the patent medicine manu-
facturers reap the harvest, unless great
care Is taken to dress warmly and keep
the feet dry. This is the advice OF an
old eminent authority, who says that
Rheumatism and Kidney trouble
weather is here. and also tells what to
do in case OF an attack.
Get from any good prescription phar-
macy one half ounce Fluid Extract
Dandelion, one ounce Compound Kar-
gon, three ounces Compound Syrup Sar-
saparilla. Mix by shaking in bottle
and take teaspconful after meals and
at bedtime, also drink plenty Of water
You can't drink too much Of it.
Just try this simple homemade mix-
ture, and don't forget the water, at the
first sign of Rheumatism, or If your
back aches or you feel that the kidneys
are not acting just right. This is said
to be splendid kidney regulator, and
almost certain remedy for all forms oil
rheumatism, which is caused by uric
acid in the blood, which the kidneys
fail to filter out. Any one can easily
prepare this at home and at small cost
Almost any druggist in the smaller
towns can supply the ingredients nameC
as they are commonly used in the pre-
scription department.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
PubIIcations for Farmers.

The following publications Of interest
to farmers and others have been issued
by the Agricultural department Of the
Federal government and will be fur
nished free, so long as they are avail
able, except where otherwise noted,
upon application to the Superintendent
of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D. c.:
Farmers Bulletin No. 116.-Irriga-
ton in Fruit Growing By E. J..
Wickscn, M. A, professor of agricul-
tural practice, University of California,
and horticultural Of the California ex-
pertinent station. PIP. As, figs. 8. A
statement Of the relations Of irrigation
to fruit production, and of irrigation
methods as they have been demonstrate
ed by Pacific coast experience.
Farmers Bulletin No. 13s.-Irrigs-
ton in Field and Garden. By E. j.
Wickson, NJ. A. PIP. 40, fgs. Is. This
bulletin discusses the subject from the
standpoint of the individual farmer,
and contains instructions on the deter
mination of ditch levels, the measure.
ment of small streams, sources OF water
supply and their use, the distribution
of irrigation water, methods of apply
ing water, the choice of an irrigation
method, and the time for the applica
tion Of water.
Bulletin No. 147.-Report on Drain
age Investigations in 1908. By G. G
Elliott, drainage expert, irrigation in
vestigations, office of experiment sta
tions. PIP. So, pls. 8, figs. IL. Price
10 cents. This is report Of the worl
done by Mr.. Elliott during the yea
1908. 1t includes discussions Of PLAN
for drainage near Fresno, CAL, in th'
Yakima and Ahtanum valleys, Wash
ington, in the Grey Bull valley, Wy
oming. in the Missouri valley and IL
Hancock country, Iowa, and OF drainag
as preventive OF hillside erosion il
Georgia.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
GRIPPE FASTENS
ON GREAT CITIES
Nearly Every City East of Mississippi
River Affected.
Mild, Open Weather Held RESPONSE
bIe-Epidemic May Surpass That
of 1889 9O-Sireet Gar Serv ,
in Pittsburg CrippIed-Chicsgo is
Apprehensive.

Chicago, Dec. 3l.-Deadly grippe,
which has already fastened itself upon
nearly every city east Of the Mississippi
river, is spreading westward with APP
palling rapidity. Not since the terri
lie epidemic of 1SS9-90 have there been
such ravages by the fearful malady as
at the present time, according to special
dispatches gathered from many sources.
Mild, open weather, highly unseasona-
BILE, is held responsible by health au-
thorities.
Pittsburg is the chief complainant
So many people there are i'll that the
streetcar service is crippled and Office
buildings are practically empty. Be.
sides Pittsburg, New York, Baltimore,
Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Cleveland,
Boston, Milwaukee and other Eastern
and Western cities were reported to be
wrestling with the disease, number o.
deaths in each city occurring daily.
'La grippe, as the French call it,
said DR.. Herman Spalding, of the Chi
cago Health department, "travels will
the speed OF prairie fire. 1t travels
along the lines of transportation, as i
is carried by travellers fbom one city tt
another. 1t is decidedly contagious
and there is no effective way Of check
ing its spread. II other cities become
badly affected, Chiago is sure to be hit
because Of the thousands of traveller
who arrive daily in Chicago from every
point of the compass"
From New York word comes that tn
grippe has begun devastating crusade
in that city and that among its victim
have been opera singers and man,
actors and actresses. There we're g.
deaths in the metropolis last week
Besides this there were many death
from pneumonia, influenced by tn
grippe bacillus.
Physicians in Boston say there are a
least 10000 cases now in that city
Cincinnati has 1000 cases and physi
clans say that new cases are developin
by the score every hour.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

Prof. Jolly, who made a geological ex-
animation of the stones and the debris
collected during the construction OF the
Simplon tunnel, reports that he has
found rich traces OF radium, indicating
larger deposits than have yet been dis
covered elsewhere in Europe. He be-
lieves that the existence Of so much
radlum caused the abnormal heat de-
ysloped in the construction Of the tun-
mel. He is continuing his researches.
Although scientists believe that ra-
dunn, discovered by Nine. Curie in
1902, is widely distributed over the
world in minute quantities. the present
principal source is the pitchblende OF
Joachimsthal, North Bavaria, where q
few grains Of radium appear In a ton
Of pitchblende. A pound Of radIum. II
1t could be bought, would cost about
5000. 900.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

Very commendable is the zeal dis
played In recent years In the effort to
put an end to the obnoxious habit Of
expectorating in places frequented by
the public. Still, the ofense would
probably be classed under the head Of
''venial"-and. 1t might be well to ad-
Just the punishment to the crime.
After crossing on one Of the ferry
lines that convey passengers over the
North River to New Jersey points, and
carefully considering the possible logi-
cal connection between the two parts
Of the Notice to Passengers" hanging
In conspicuous place, enc wonders II
perhaps the reforming zeal Of the ferry
company may not have carried it toe
far.
The signs read: Splitting on the
floor is prohibited. Life preservers are
provided for all passengers"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
BORAx IS NATURES
NINE OF PURITY FOR
DAIRY UTENSILS

Borax is rst, acleanser that remove,
AIT and grease with surprising ease +;
second it is sweetener that makes fra
grant any surface that has grown musty
o. stale from neglect third, it is an an
tseptic or destroyer OF germs. 1t prevents
tho development of bacte ia OF mouldy
growths. With all this tits perfectly free
hom harm in its re sulting effects.
The farm churn is kept free from that
ptaIe odor if it is washed with borax in
ne blowing proport.ons-one table
spocnful of borax to a quart of water.
Tho dairy room has nothing about il
bat the pleasant aroma fir sn milk and
exeam and sweet butter If it's kept clean
Nth borax. There will beno soaIy smell
and no lurking hint of something gone
wrong.
Tho cream crooks take on an extra
iro<hness when washed with borax and
water in the following proper tions-one
tablespoonful Of Dorax to quart OF
water. This preserves the fresh flavor Of
The cream.
The farm cream separator can be kept
thoroughly sweet and clean by wash
Of borax and water in the following pro-
portons-one tablespoonful Of borax 10
quart of water.
Be sure that you get pure borax To be
Dure, you must get 80 Mule Team Borax
II you are unable to get go Mule Team
brand send us your Dealers name and
No will arrange to supply you.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

There were some doubts In the COM
munity as to Homer Floyd's fitness for
a position on the school board. owing
to certain lapses In his early educa-
ton but his first speech In his official
capacity sllenced the tongues Of all
critics.
He listened to several recitations
with a grave and interested air, and
at the end Of the last one he rose to
address the school, "by request"
"Some things are In my province as
member OF the school board. and some
are not" he said, with a renial smile.
tits within my province 70 say that
I never heard scholars answer up more
promptly than you children OF District
Number Three.
"As to whether your answers were
or were not correct, 1t is not my place
to say. Your teacher knows, and in
her hands | leave the matter"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
ON SECOND STAGE.
BattIesh'p Fleet Leaves Trinidad for
Rio Janeiro.


Port of Spain, Dec. 31.-The Ameri-
can battleship feet weighed anchor at
4 o'clock Sunday afternoon and steamed
for Rio Janeiro. Accompanying the
feet were the supply ships Culgoa and
Glacier. Early in the morning the
signal went up from Rear Admiral
Evans flagship Connecticut to prepare
for dearture at a. M, but owing to a
delay in the coaling of the battleship
Maine from the collier Fortuna, it was
necessary to change the time Of sailing.
Long before the hour set myriad o!
small craft, chiefly launches and steam
yachts, moved up and down along the
lines of anchored battleships, the mer-
ry parties aboard shouting faIewells to
the departing visitors. Thousands Of
residents climbed the surrounding hills
to view the great ships as they moved
outward on their journey of 5000 miles
and more, while boatloads OF excursion
lists went to the small islands in the
gulf and others to the floating dock tc
catch the last glimpse of the ships.
The feet presented a magnificent ap.
peaIance as it steamed out in four Col.
umns with the supply ships trailing, q
distance of 400 yards separating one di.
vision from another. With the Con-
necticut in the lead the battleships
headed for the Booas and steamed ma
jestically through the grand Booa and
thence along the northern coast Of Trim
idad. An average Of from 10 to II
knots an hour will carry the feet to the
end OF the second lap of the $4,000
mile journey in about IL days, and il
was announced by Admiral Evans be
fore his departure that he expects t'
reach Rio Janeiro on Friday evening
January 10.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

New York, Dc. 31.-Ex-PIesident
Grover Cleveland, under the title Of
''Our People and Their Ex-Presi-
dents" has contributed an interesting
article to the Youths Com panion for
January 5. Referring to the poverty OF
Jefferson after he left the presidency as
blow to national pride, Mr.. Cleveland
declares definite and generous provision
should bs made for the maintenance Of
chief magistrates. He deals with the
subject at length, and explains that he
feels he can do so without his sincerity
being questioned.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Natives Facing a Famine .

Hillsdale, Mich, Dec.31 Secretary
Fl. s. Myers, of the general conference
of Free Baptists, said today: SAC
cording to advices just received by me
from our missions in Bengal and Oris-
sa, India, four months Of rain is the
usual allowance in Lucknow. India, in
a year, but during the year 1907 it has
rained only four days. The result is
famine everywhere. Thousands OF the
population are suffering and before re-
lief comes next August hundreds Of
thousands must die unless relief comes
from Christian lands"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

Slice a peck Of green tomatoes and
six large onions Sprinkle rhem with
one cupful Of salt and let them stand
until the next day. Then drain and
cover with two quarts OF water and
quart Of vinegar. Boil for fifteen min
utes and drain again, throwing away
the liquid. Sprinkle with two pounds
of sugar, two quarts Of vinegar, two
tablespoonfuls each OF cinnamon
cloves, allspice, ginger and mustard
and tablespoonful of cayenne. Boil
for fifteen minutes. Keep in ston'
lar.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

Wash and wipe firm tart apples and
cut, without peeling. into pieces Put
over the fire with as little water as
possible to prevent their scorching. and
simmer gently until reduced to a soft
mass. Rub through a colander, re-
turn to the fire, add lump OF butter,
sugar to taste and dash OF cinnamon.
As soon as the sugar is dissolved stir
In the juice of lemon and take from
the fire.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Fatal Row over s Gents.

San Francisco, Dec. 81. = Arthur
Sassman, conductor of the United
Railroads, was shot and killed today at
the intersection of Twelfth and Folsom
streets by Bonaventura Arcieri, pas
senger. Previously Arcieri had ten.
dered transfer which Sassmsn had
refused to honor. He then paid cash
fare and began to argue the matter
Sassman slapped Arcieri in the face
and the latter drew revolver ant
shot Sassman.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Physicians Recommend Castoria

ASTORIA has met with pronounced favor the part physicians phama-
ceutca societies and medical authorities It used by physicians with
results most gratifying The extended Of Casto unquonaby
result Of three facts faTh ndisputate evidence it
stIhat not only ays stomach pains qets nerves.
es the food THRIFT agreeable and perfect substitute
absolutely SAFE does not contain any Opium Morphine
and does not stpe unlike Soothing Syrupa Drops Godeys
Cordial This good deal for Medical Journal say Our duty
expose danger and record the advancing health day
for poisoning innocent children through greed ignorance ought
knowledge Casoa remedy produces pose and health by
regulating the system by Supplying iand entitled
the information Jo1vnaJ of ReaAh.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

THAT WATCH said the jeweler, hand
ing it back, "is one Of the kind that's
made to SELL"
''Durn !" exploded Uncle Josh, who
had bought the timepiece at State street
auction establishment, I've showed that
there watch to leven different jewellers
They all tell me it was made to sell an
yit l can't git blamed cent fur it no
where's -
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

"You Wish to employ one Of our de
tectlves to watch your husbandT"
II do"
MAY 1 ask what has aroused your
suspicion OF himT
"He sent me a bunch OF violets and
box OF candy from town yesterday.
Kansas City Times.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Beware of Ointmeits for Catsrrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell
and ompletely derange the whole system when
entering 1t through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except on pres
criptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. HslpsCatarrh
Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh cure be sure you get the gen.
edo, Ohio. by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c, per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

what are you going to do now. colo
nel?" inquired the intimate friend.
II expect to spend the remainder Of
my days" said the retired statesman,
"living down the lies that have been pub
lished about me in fourteen political cam
paigns."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

A dainty book in colors, called the
''JingIe Book" will be sent free to any
Mother sending name and address OF her
baby, and the tops from two one-pound
cartoons of 20-MuIe-Team" Borax and
sc in stamps. Address Pacific Coast
Borax Co. Oakland, Ca.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Hoods SarsapariIla
yane Could Cook.

never understood why Mllly fan.
- b land husband. She was very
Sracofl1 at the billiard table and the
queen Of the bridge whist table"
'sQh, but she couldn't equal her plain
sSster Jane"
Jane? Why, what were James ac-
supplementary
why. she was queen of the kitchen
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04
Earthouake Breaks Company

Hamburg, Dec. 81. - The Trans
Atlantic Fire Insurance company has
voted to liquidate on account OF the
fact that more than half OF its capital
was lost by the San Francisco fire and
earthquake.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1908-01-04

Domestic-The idea O. your thinkin'
was listenin' to what you an Mr.. Fergu
son said when you an him was wranglin'
| didn't hear the first word O. your talk
M,stress-I wouldn't have minded that
so much. ve-ena. But didn't you heal
the last words Of i'll