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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

OF that city be equipped with FIRST
aid" kits, containing bandages, stimu-
lants, anaesthetics, splints. plasters,
sterilized cotton, etc, for use in case
OF accidents, is. a wise and merciful
one; and is applicable to every rail
line in the country, and for the mat
ter Of that, to every steamer line as
well.
On nearly every train and steam
er these days there is to be found a
physician, or nurse, or some person
gifted with knowledge of the ready
use these things, and if not, there is
always common-sense individual in
the group Of travellers who will know
what to do with them or find way
to apply them to the very great COM
for, and perhops, ultimate safety Of
injured people.
1t is an expedient that should COM
mend itself to all transportation con7
Germs, and costs but little to maintain;
while its benefits are sure to be pro-
nounced, and gratefully received by
any upon whom the worst OF an ac-
cident shall fall.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

certainly appreciate what Congress
has already done in giving to them d
delegate, but are sorry to relate that
the majority Of our law makers have
looked upon his position as non
entity and an ornament. But right
here | must state that the Alaskans
all agree that President Roosevelt
personally has recognized our dele
gate with proper appreciation. and we
believe ii our delegate has not made
an impression on some Of our law
makers, that at least our President
has given him a fair hearing and ex-
tended to him the courtesies that we
believe his official position should
entitle him.
The best citizens Of the district are
in favor OF territorial government.
While we feel that is may be some
time before Congress win grant us
that status, at the same time would
not feel as though I were doing JUS
tice to the vast business interests Of
the district il did not state at this
time that we are now ready for this
territorial government, and will wei
come the day that Congress will
think as we do about it.-Judge w.
H. Bard in "The Alaska Of Today
February National Magazine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
A DAY OF DESTINY.

Fifteen days hence, towit, on the
10th day Of the present month. the
big, $40,000,000 railway enterprise
known as the Spokane, Portland 4
Seattle James ]. Hills latest and
best achievement in empire building,
viii inaugurate its public service and
take up its particular task OF con-
tribution to the history Of the great
Northwest; and. it is hoped on all
sides, with an abounding profit to its
builders and owners as well as to the
country it will stand for.
Ii is one of the ideal roads OF the
western world; for solid finish, mod
ern equipment, and scenic glory, it
stands without rivalry north OF the
California line; and when its raw new
ness shall have worn of and it is
balanced and adjusted to the perfect
lines Of its bed and course, it will be
accounted the marvel and pride OF
railway construction on this coast.
1t has the good will Of the whole
country, because it is one OF the
greatest and best types OF the work
Mr.. Hill has done in his wonderful
career as an expansionist; because OF
its undisputed prominence in the de-
velopment of this magnificent terri
tory and its commanding place in the
systems Of transportation of the
North as the key-route Of the CO.
lumbia Basin
1t is built with an eye-single to the
saving Of time in freight and passen-
ger traffic. Speed, and moving tom
mage, at their highest attainment, are
the essentials of its operation and #
will make good on both. When its
time-cards and traffic sheets are in
the hands of the business world, It
will be found to offer more in the way
Of despatch than any line west of the
Rockies CAN offer.
Good luck to It'll We do not know
just how Astoria is going to figure
in its destiny, but we do know it is a
superb enterprise and entitled to the
fullest appreciation the live modern
can manifest. March 10. 1908, will be
a day of destiny for the northwest
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

NEW YORK. February %. =
The experience Of q certain express
clerk who at the last sale Of Panama
bonds made a comfortable fortune
through the investment Of a two cent
stamp, selling at an advance the
bonds allotted to him before he was
required to pay for them, has brought
forth host Of imitators. So prevail
ent indeed has the custom become Of
attempting to make something for
nothing that bids in this city are ex-
amined with extreme care nowadays.
But in the recent allotment Of New
York's non-taxablc bonds, two Bos-
ton men, by the investment Of . two
cent stamp and paper sufficient to
contain the terms OF their bid, set a
record by cleaning up the very tidy
sum Of $l2s.00o. They bid for more
than $30,000.000 worth OF the bonds,
and accompanying their bid was a
check for Sl6S,0O0, or two per cent Of
the bid demanded, The check was
guaranteed by a certain loan and
guarantee company Of which one Of
the brothers was president we
didn't know how we could actually
raise $l0," one Of them Is quoted as
saying at the time. But even while
making the bid they were arranging
for the disposal Of any bonds allotted
to them, and this disposal was made
at an advance netting them si2s.000
clear profit. Had the disposal not
been made they would have had no
loss, since the check would simply
have proven worthless and the bonds
would have been allotted to some
other bidder. Having sold them at
an advance, however, il was an easy
matter to get money from the pur-
chaser to cover the $i6S,000 check.
Thus in manner almost laughablc
in its simplicity two men with total
outlay of perhaps three cents cleaned
up $l2s,0O0, incidentally showing
Father Knickcrbocker that there Is
well developed financial acumon out
side his own domain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
APpREcIATIvE ALASKA.

Much to the shame of our federal
government, Alaska still continues
under the primitive government pro.
vided for these Esquimaux, although
there are now thousands of citizens
in that country and every evidence Of
a new civilization, waiting a simple
sign that the Sixtieth Congress will
distinguish itself by giving Alaska at
least the semblance Of rights accord
ed to immigrants coming to the east
ern shores cs our country A1askans
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
aM Mrs. Fowler 5
.3 j Free Lectures

At Astoria Theatre beginning
Sunday, March l, 2:3o p m, Gods
Plan Of Salvation Was Written in
Man from the Beginning" to all.
chronological examinations and
health consultations given daily at
Occident Hotel, from 9 a. m. to 9
p. m, till March 18th. Her classes
on the use Of electricity to cure dis
ease will begin March 3rd at 2:30 and
7:30 p. m.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

Although court plaster is useful in
protecting small scratches or abra-
sions of the skin from harm, it should
not be used over any considerable
cut or wound in process of healing.
This will heal much faster if simply
covered with a bit Of soft linen, held
in place at the ends with strips OF
surgeons plaster.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

A procession Of icebergs sent
against the surface Of the sun would
melt at the rate of 30O,000,000 cubic
miles Of solid ice second, and its
heat is estimated to produce force
of about 10000 horsepower to every
square foot Of its surface.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

The best singers Of the Roman
army were from the Balearic Isles
Boys were trained to early proficiency
by having their dinners suspended
from tree and being required to cut
the string with a sling stone ere they
could dine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
1AE WEATHER

Western Oregon, Western Wash
ington- Rain and colder.
Eastern Oregon. Eastern Washing
ton. Idaho-Rain or snow; colder.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

The Spanish armada, with which
Philip Of Spain attempted to conquer
Britain, consisted of 1870 ships, 3l65
cannon, 8766 sailors, 20S8 galley
slaves, 2l,855 soldiers, 1855 volunteers
and $50 monks. H
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
ASTORIA
DANCING
SCHOOL
Kearney Hall, Exchange St.
Opposite Skating Rink

A special Course Of 10 Lessons for
Ladies. The latest and most approved
ideas in Dancing. $3.50 for full
Course. School opens every after
noon and evening. Tel. Black 24l5.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
EDITORIAL SALAD

Succotash is a dish borrowed from
the Narragansett Indians and called
by them sickquatash.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01

Wanted--A Diamond.
A box of roses every day!
Their meaning well I know;
Such interest in botany
But one intent can show.
Well. botany 10 nice. I grant,
And yet, 1t seems to me,
It's really time we had a course
In mineralogyi
New Broadway Magazine.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
A Fortunate Breakdown.

"Did you see the Alps?'
"Oh, yes. Our car broke down right
opposite them, and do you know I'm
almost glad It did. found them SO
charming and interestlng."-Puck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
3a OF THE
First National Bank

At Astoria, in the State Of Oregon, at
the close Of business, February IA.
1903:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
FIRST AID KITS.

The suggestion Of the New York
physician that all railway trains out
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
Bidding ON BONDS
Bidders Sell At Advance Make
Handsome Clean up
INVESTMENT AZ CENT STAMP

In the Recent Allotment Of New
York's Non-Taxable Bonds Two
Boston Men Cleaned up the Very
Tidy Sum Of $i2soo0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-01
RESOURCES.

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .... $03, 3,5o7.6l
secured ..........-.... i,S0s.ol
culation ............... 100000
Premium on U. S. Bonds. l,40000
Bonds, securities, etc. ..... s6,93000
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents)..... sl,2O4.O4
Due from State Banks and
Bankers ............. 9o,Uo3.lo
Due from approved reserve
agents s. .............. Z0O,595.U3
items ,............... 4s762
Banks ................. i3,9ssoo
Nickels and cents. ........ 322.5l
Lawful money reserve in
Bank, viz:
Specia :. .$lo4,0O0
Legal-tender notes. 120 1o4,l2000
Redemption fund with U. S.
Treasurer Is per cent cir
culation) 1. ............ 2,35000
F@n -----------.-
Total ............. 81 ,0lo.o4587.
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. ]. $500, 10000
Surplus fund ............. 25,OO0OO
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid... 24,408ol
National Bank notes out
standing Il. ............ 100000
Individual deposits sub
ject to check. .$646, ,64886
Demand certificates Of de- 4
posit ....$l76,5l310
Certified checks. $500 823,53696
Total ................Sl, ,Olo.945.H
State Of Oregon, County Of clat-
I, S. S. Gordon, Cashier Of the
above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best Of my knowledge and belief.
S. S. GORDON,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 2lst day Of February, 1908.
E. p. NOONAN,
Notary-Public
Correct-Attest: 3.la' N
w. #. McGREGOR, n
j WESLEY LADD,
@. G. FLAVEIs
Directors.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
IA Rich Strike on
Gold Claim
Minot Parties Interested in Gold Claims at Rawhde New
Are In High Sprts-Untnld Wealth
In the Claim

feet and presents the same character
istics as where opened on the adjoin.
ing acreage. Both walls are in evi.
dence, the ore body between being
about feet wide. This morning
Superintendent c. M. Good placed
force Of miners at work sinking there
on. The Tramp No. 2 was located by
Mr. Good in the early days Of the
camp, and is now owned by him, A.
P. Slocum, J. F. Moore and ]. c.
Simpkins, all OF Minot, North Dakota.
Other claims owned by the men
mentioned are the Tramp No. 1, Rose
Quartz, Mabel Madeline and Silver
Moon. Each is traversed by number
of promising ledges which should
make into pay ore at no great depth.
On the Rose Quartz a tunnel has been
driven length of 130 feet, and with
few feet more of drilling will reach
contact with ledge whose outcrop is
we'll mineralized. It is expected that
once the ore body is entered that pay
ore will be permanency.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
cows BRING PRICE
Herd Of Twenty Cows Sold for $45.oo
Per Head.

Fargo, N. D., March 27-There is
continued and growing demand for
good milch COWS in North Dakota,
which argurs well for the dairy busi-
ness Of the state. The farmers are
beginning to realize that this is a
business which brings prompt and
sure returns all the year round, and
there is growing sentiment in favor
Of the dairying industry. Yesterday
at the auction sale on the Gable farm,
which was conducted by Secretary
Wilson of the North Dakota State
Fair association, twenty head of milch
cows were sold that brought an aver
age price of $47.5O per head. This is
an unusually large price to pay for
an exceptionally good COW, and when
whole herd brings price of that
kind it shows the value that the
farmers are placing on them.
South Dakota is the home of the
largest horse in the world. This horse
is owned by H. r. Carroll, of Doland.
1t stands 20 hands high and weighs
about 5000 pounds and is larger than
the animal owned by the International
Stock Food company of Minneapolis
by six inches. Several circuses have
made offers for the horse, but Carroll
has not yet decided to SELL
This spring when you are breaking
or plowing on new, stony land, carry
log chain on the plow, as we'll as a
pick and spade. Hitch the stone to
the plow and see how much. easier it
is than prying it out with lever and
much quicker than taking an extra
team to do it; besides it is out of the
way of the next furrow When you
find a very large one; mark it. Then
when you want to dig it out; back
the hind axle of good wagon over it
or as near as possible, and hitch up,
short. You will be surprised to see
how large a stone two horses will
roll out in this way if you have never
tried it before.-Dakota Farmer.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02

The Independent received a copy of
one Of the daily papers from Rawhide,
New, which contains quite an account
of rich strike of gold on one of the
claims owned by Minbt parties. We
understand that the local men interest
ed in the claim have refused very
f1attering offer for it but have refused
that amount. Rawhide is growing by
leaps and bounds. What was noun
tain waste six months ago is now a
thriving city of 1000 population, with
some very fair buildings. A railroad
is being built to the city and will be
finished by June 1. Electricity will
be installed soon. Prices are high.
For instance the daily paper which
was sent us as sample copy comes
at ten dollars a year. The article TO
which we referred above follows:
What is unquestionably the rich
Royal ledge was encountered yester-
day on the Tramp No. 2 claim, which
adjoins the Royal on the north. The
deposit was tapped at a depth of .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
A Staunch Democrat.

E. w. Straley, farmer residing
near Des Lacs, announces his candi-
dacy for the nomination of county aud
itor on the Democratic ticket The
Democrats will put up a full county
ticket. this year, and they could not
possibly select better, cleaner man
than Mr.. Straley. He is a dyed in
the wool Democrat having resided in
Missouri until he came to Des Laos
six years ago. In his native state he
held a number of Offices OF trust and
for the past five yearshas been clerk
of the townshipboard ofhis home town
ship. DesLacs. His townships in ex-
cellent financial condition, having on
hand at the present time $1,000 and
every cent Of Indebtedness has been
paid besides.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02

The savings bank habit is not SO
bad as the cab habit-not so costly to
your thinkery and wallet as the Gig
arctic habit. The man with the saw
ings bank account is the one who
never gets laid off; he's one who can
get along without you, but you can
not get along without him. The saw
ings bank habit means sound sleep
good digestion, cool judgment and a
manly independence. The most health
full thing know of is savings bank
book-there are no miscrobes in II
to steal away your peace Of mind. II
is a guarantee of good behavior.-El
bert Hubbard.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
Names Have Been Sent In.

The Independent is having peck
of trouble over some of the SUD-
scriptions which we received in the
combination offer which we advertls-
ed a few weeks ago. Several of the
subscribers have called us gratters
and terms not so mild, because they
have not vet received some OF the
papers which we promised to send
them.
Now in fairness to ourselves and to
those subscribers we want to explain
the situation. The st. Paul Daily
News gave us a combination oner
good for five papers including their
own. We added our paper to the list
and offered them all for $2.25. we
have sent the names received to the
News and they in turn have sent the
names to the other papers. We have
sent in all the money that was re-
quired of us, and the only reason we
can see why you have not received
the other papers is that those papers
are so swamped with work that they
have not gotten around to place your
names on the list. We have written
to the News and received the follow
ing letter:
March %, 1908.
The Independent,
We wish to advise you that If any
mistakes have occurred, 1t lies with
the other publications. as all the
names have been forwarded promptly
upon receipt. II you desire however,
to have those sent IN again, 80 -
to be sure they receive them, kindly
send US the list of people complain
ing and We will send them in again.
Very sincerely yours,
The st. Paul Daily News.
We would say that II those who
have not yet received the other papers
would drop US line, We viii send
them In again. We will guarantees
that you get the papers, but 1t may
take little time.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
Long Drawn Out.

The Russian horse poisoning case
is long drawn out. It began last week
and was not concluded until Tuesday
The Russians living in the vicinity Of
Velva have taken sides on the ques
tion and there seems to be lively
fued between the two factions. Two
brothers named Hekel, or Hegle OF
Heko or Hago (names which have
been given in court) were arrested
charged with poisoning horses be
longing to neighbor named Kazemo
Thomas acted as an interpreter, and
is often required five minutes to Sc
cure an answer to single question
Attorney Lambert defended the Heke]
brothers.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
A Wonderful Record.

The following article taken from the
Quincy Qll.) Whig, concerned the
mother Of John Drummond. Burling-
ton farmer, and will be read with
a great deal Of interest. Mr. Drum
mond's mother died recently at the
age of nearly 80 years and was the
mother of II children, thirteen of
whom lived and married.
OBITUARY
Deborah Graham was born May
30, 1918, in Clement county, Ohio;
was married to John Drummond of
same county and state, Sept. 20, 1885;
died at the residence Of her daughter,
Alice. Feb. 4, 1908, aged nearly 80
years.
She was the Oldest resident, immi-
grating to the state in 1912, and
about ten years ago thereafter settled
on the W half s W 30, where her father,
John Graham, had laid a land war
rant for which he served in the war
Of 1912, and it is said that this tract
of land has never been decided to any
one else. She and her husband were
members of the M. E. church and
always lived quiet christian lives.
The fecundity and longevity of the
family of the family are truly remark
able. She was the mother of II
children, 10 sons, and daughters; 10
of them having been born on the old
home place. Four sons and four
daughters, 76 grand children, 107 great
grand children, and 10 great great
grand children are all living descend
ants of this faithful and devoted mo-
ther. Her mother died at the age of
95, leaving children,S38 grand child
rem, 50 great grand children, and 3
great great grand children: and her
great grand mother passed away a&
the advanced age Of 1o5 years. Hee
ldest daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers.
is herself a great grand mother. with
children, 13 grand children and 10
great grand children. constituting q
living race Of descendants for four
generations, by which the lineage Of
her mother has been well extended
into the fifth generation. One brother
Henry, is yet living.
Her husband, whose father was q
lsolGssIf in the Revolution, died about
Is years ago. She was of quiet and
retired disposition, fond wife and
mother, good neighbor, and died as
she had lived, quietly and peacefully
and in full possession of all her fac
ulties. The funeral was preached at
the residence, by the Rev. Geo. Maple
Eof Rockport, and the remains were dis
posed in the Hornback graveyard
Thursday noon.
Feb. II, 1908.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-02
Jones Held for Murder.

LEEDS, N. d., March 3l.-AL MS pre-
liminary hearing held here, Paul Jones
was bound over for trial at tho June
term Of the district court in Minnea-
waukon, for the murder Of Hans Hal
vorson last Thursday. He was taken
to Minneawaukon and lodged in he
county Jail. Many witnesses were
heard in the hearing and large
amount of evidence against Jones &C
cumulated. The evidence tended to
show that the gun used was that be-
longing to Walter Ryan, the farmer
for whom Jones worked. Shot taken
out Of the body Of Halverson was iden-
tical with the loading size used in the
other shells owned by Ryan and wads
found in the vicininty Of the murder
also corresponded with those in Ry.
ans shells. These shells were, bought
some time ago and were all Of kind.
A measurement Of the foot prints lead
ing to and away from the scene Of the
crime, Tailed with the size of the
overshoes worn by Jones.
One Of the most interesting pieces
of evidence during the hearing was
that Of an II year old boy who testl.
fled that the day before the crime,
Jones had asked him concerning Hal.
vorson's money and he had replied
that he didn't know anything about
it. The boy made even better wit.
ness than many of the adults.
The conflicting stories told by the
defendant were also brought out. To
one person he stated that he was away
with the Ryans at the time of the
murder and to another person he said
he was out after the cows at the time
When called to the stand, Jones de
cared that he was at Ryans all the
time and didn't know what he was
saying when he spoke otherwise.
The defendant conducted his owr
defense without the aid of lawyers
and was the coolest person in The
court room. The officers were amazed
at his coolness and are Of the opinion
that he has been in court before.
Sheriff Lee Of Minot had a merry
chase after Max Heyko, west of Bene
dict, last week. Max got wind of tn,
sherf6's coming, and hitching hi
team to a-'sieigh, made ardash across
the prairie for seven miles. but wa
captued at the Anton Sowich place
Max had his sleigh wecked, as he fe
quently colided with ocks.
We recently read a horrible story o
a nice young girl who thotlessly Jerk
ed her head back suddenly to avoid be
ing kissed and broke her neck. Thi.
should be terrible warning to othel
girls not to jerk back. In fact j
would be better to lean forward JUS
little.