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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
THIEF RANSACKs THE
+. A. FISHER HOME
FAMILY WAS ABSENT, BUT
VERY LITTLE OF GREAT
VALUE rs TAKEN.

= 'nici h;ns- into the residcnSe u
Ferdinand a. Fisher at the northwest
corner \. Ora, { avenue and Tweiis,
street during the absence OF the fam.
and ransacked the house from top to
bottom, though very little of value
was taken.
The family has been out OF the
city since Monday and returned last
evening, and upon their arrival at
the home found everything in con,
fusion. The police were notified and
Patrolman Linville answered the call,
As far as could be ascertained last
evening nothing had been taken ex-
cept talking machine and num-
Der of records. and two shotguns each
Of considerable value, Investigation
showed that entrance had been gain
ed through rear door, The thief
had first entered the cellar and there
secured an axe, with which he first
tried to prise open the rear door of
the house, and failing in this, he used
the axe in chopping and breaking out
a part of the panel. With the panel
broken he evidently thrust in his
arm and turned the key The whole
job Of gaining an entrance indicates
the work of an amateur.
The depredator must have known
that the family was away, for other
wise he presumably would not have
attempted his bungling and noisy job
Of effecting an entrance with the use
Of the axe.
Once inside he worked at his lei
sure. Drawers were opened and the
contents thrown out, and everything
was pretty thoroughly gone over. A
gold dollar was also appropriated, it
being necessary to break the glass
door of sideboard TO get at it. The
thief might have filled bag with
costly articles, and the fact that he
took nothing but the talking machine
and the shot guns, besides the gold
piece, may be taken to indicate that
the work was merely that of some
boy who was attracted by such
things, or the work of skilful thief
who was in search of something valu-
able and took certain means to make
the work look like that of bungling
amateur. Where the work was done
Monday or Tuesday night is not
known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
The popoina Stone.

'"The popping stone" marks the spot
where Sir Walter Scott asked Miss
Carpenter TO marry him. 1t Is situated
In the beautiful valley Of the Irthing.
at Gilsland, an Inland watering place
near Carlisle. The popping stone Is
visited by many thousands during the
summer months, and II is said many
laggard lover has had his courage
screwed up to popping point at this ro-
mantle spot. In the immediate neigh
borhood may also be seen "Mumps
Ha." which Scott lmmortalized In
Guy Mannering." while little fdr-
ther aaeId the Isoman wall and Laner-
cost priory prove attractions to Wis.
itors to GilsIand. London Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
FAN CAPTAINS DAUGHTER.
Dorothy Anson, of Chicago, Quietly
Weds Man OF Her Choice.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-Miss Dor
othy Arson, .the 1o-year-old daughter
Of Adrian c. Arson of Chicago, the
former baseball captain, and until last
May the county clerk of Cook County,
quietly left the home of her sister,
Mrs. Walter H. C1ough in Montclair,
N. j., last night and was married at
Hoboken to Arthur S. Dodge, cleri
in a Montc1air bank. The marriage
took place at the office of Justice of
Peace Samuel EngIer early in the eve
ming.
Captain Arson has four daughters,
Dorothy being next TO the youngest.
Mrs. Clough is the eldest daughter
and the second is Mrs. Adele Cherry
of Chicago The youngest daughter,
Virginia, lives in Chicago with her
father
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Break In Pipe

Several good sized holes we're dug
in the street at the corner of Franklin
and Eleventh streets yesterday by
workmen who were seeking break
in the water pipes. How a break
council occur there is difficult to con-
lecture, as at that point there is no
movement of the ground 1t is said,
however, that the pipes put in there
were not OF a good quality when
laid These holes in the street will,
OF course, be filed up as well as pos
sible, but experience proves that such
repairs are seldom if ever as good. as
the original work and il seems unfor-
tunate that such repairs are necessary
with the consequent bad places in the
streets to mar the comparatively
new Improvement.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
A crab Hnblt.

Catch a fresh crab mash the end or
one Of It's claws and watch with what
fierce wrath 1t will tear Off the mutt
lated member. Is II pride that causes
him to do this bit Of surgical work. or
Is he afraid Of blood poisoning, or Is II
because thu MANNED clay might Oh
struct his speed or entangle him In the
submarine botany? The crab Is an In
teresting creature and, like his big
cousin. the lobster, Is as scrappy as o
game bantam, often losing limb in
40 Exchange.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
KoLB AND DILL.

A welcome announcement to local
theatre -goers will be the forthcoming
engagement OF the well known and
popular German dialect comedians.
kolb and Dill, in their New York an
San Francisco success Lonesome
Town" These clever German dia.
lecticians will appear at the Astoria
theatre next Sunday night for a
limited engagement OF one night.
Lonesome Town" was an unm; TAX.
able success not only on this coast
but in New York, Chicago and all Of
the prominent cities Of the east, II
ran for four months al the Circle
Theatre, New York city, playing to
crowded houses and this has been
the rule wherever Kolb and Dill have
since appeared in this laugh-produccr
There are more than 40 people in
the company and the cast numbers
among others the Broadway prima-
donna, Maudc Lambert and Billy
Clifford, Charlotte Vidot, Carlton
Chase and Edith Whitelcy, J. A,
Rayncs, Ernest Van Pelt Miss Lam
bert has been a Broadway idol for
several years and her song hits in
Lonesome Town" are still being
whistled in the great metropolis.
Messrs Kolb and Dill promises us
the New York production in every
particular from principals to chorus,
as well as the same elaborate scenery
and gorgeous costumes which were
one Of the many features OF the long
run at the Circle Theatre
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Ear Wauaina.

Only animals with long and dropping
ears are able to wag them. A rabbit
fCe instance, can Go what 1t likes with
Its ear, dropping one or both and lay
ing them fat along its back when
dashing through thick cover. Iares
are still more brisk in ear movements.
But short cared beasts, like weasels
and stoats, are unable to wag their
qars in any degree, although they have
enough ear to wag If they had the
power
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-Cap-
tain Samuel D. McAllister of the
Thirty eighth Company, Coast Artil.
lery, has been ordered to appear be-
fore retiring board at Washington
D. G., and according to announcement
made to-day will in this manner es-
cape court martial on charge Of
being morally unfit for service in the
u. S. Army" Captain McAllister who
is well known in social circles, is said
TO have absented himself from the
Preside without leave, He has twice
been obliged to appear before court
martial on similar charges and in each
case was dropped few files.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Trolley Cars Clash
Continued from page y

The Baldwin "tripper' had waited
on the siding for the regular phila-
lelphia inbound car to pass, and then
proceeded toward the Baldwin works,
the crew being unaware that an ex-
ira car was coming toward them on
the same track. As heavy fog pre-
vailed, a collision was inevitable,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
The Bitter an.

Hewitt was that fellow who
in a fit of observation-disclosures tried to
light his cigar from the electric lighti
IAwett-He's a Joke writer who makes
specially of jokes about countrymen
blowing out the gas.-Eew York Fress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
tlardships Of the Very Poor.

Little Marion, having few real play.
mates, has supplied herself with sew
eral imaginary ones, with whom she
has many surprising experiences. Her
mother recently overheard her playing
with her large family Of dolls and ell
tertalniDg visionary caller.
Yes. Mrs Smif." she said. heaying
a deep sigh, I'VE are poor, terribly
poor. We are so poor that have to
spank my babies to keep them warm"
-Wonian's Home Companion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Costs Sometimes.

There's no use talking about tia
chronic disease Is an expensive thing
to have"
"That depends. Mine never cost me
anything"
whats your troubleY
"Kleptomania. = Cleveland Leader.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Additional Terse Tales
Bad Fire AT Aberdeen

Word reached this city yesterday
morning Of d bad fire that took place
ii Aberdeen late on Tuesday night,
The cold storage plant and ice ma
chimes OF the Alexander Fish Com
pany were practically destroyed IN
the blaze and the loss Is estimated at
$4,000, The plant was used for the
preserving Of salmon and the manu-
iacture and sale Of ice, Details are
lacking, and what is known Of the
affair was sent in via the United
Wireless station on Smiths Point,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
WEEK END ADJUSTMENTS
At OPERA HOUSE
BoSToNIAN MINSTREL MAIDS
FRIDAY; UNCLE JOSH"
SATURDAY; KoLB AND
DILL. SUNDAY.
JUNGLE Josh"

Uncle Josh Perkins will undoubt'
edly attract . large audience at the
Astoria Theatre when il Is produced
there Saturday night as the piece ha
proved one OF the most popular
all rural comedies that have beer
produced in recent years, While
Uncle Josh Perkins" has a most in,
teresting plot, the lines are well writ
ten the characters well drawn, an
the action natural and not forced, To
add to the production, II. II. Fraze,
has equipped It with a complete
scenic environment, while the actin
company is made up OF the very best
metropolitan talent and includes
well known local iavorites,
The next offering at the Astoria
Theatre will be the Bostonlan Min.
s'rel Maids, composed entirely Of
young ladies who are indeed a novel.
,y as an organization. To see this
performance, FIRST you smile then you
grin, then an explosion OF laughter
prevails, The performance Is refined
IN every respect and one OF the
greatest novelties OF the season,
They sing the latest songs. dance the
dainticst dances and spring the clean.
est Of jokes, The ST, Paul Dispatch
says: They are m organization Of
young ladies who are individually and
collectively, performers Of merit
The Calgery Albertan. says; "The
Lyric Theatre was packed TO tn,
doors last night when the manage
ment presented the musical novelty
the Boston Minstrel Maids and
they certainly are maids, and the
made great hit All the songs are
catchy and Of the latest variety. This
performance is undoubtedly the bes
attraction Manager Willis ha
brought to Calgery in many moons.
The company viii be seen NJ the
ocal playhouse tomorrow, Friday
night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
Accurate.

"See here, landlord" said an angry
tenant after he had signed the contract
for a year, "this house is full Of sewer
gas"
Eyes, that's what l told you."
"Told me?'
Eyes. You asked me If there was
gas in every room, and l said there
was. London Answers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
BASEBALL GAMES.
National League.

-E
Boston 7, 4, St. Louis 2, !.
New York 2, Chicago !.
Philadelphia 0, Cincinnati l.
Brooklyn !, Pittsburg 2.
American League.
Detroit !, Boston 4.
Chicago 3, Philadelphia 2.
St. Louis 5, Washington 4.
Cleveland 9, New York 3.
Pacific Coast League.
Portland 6, Oakland 8.
San Francisco 0, Los Angeles S.
Aberdeen 4, Seattle 0.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-24
MAY DUST HASKELL.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-It became
known that at the democratic head
quarters tonight that several commit
tecmen are preparing to use every in
huence to bring about the removal
of Governor Haskell as treasurer OF
the national democratic committee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
WHAT COLQUITT SAYS.
international Is Amply Able to
Make improvements

Austin, Feb. 2S.-In an authorized
interview concerning the international
and Great Northern railway receiver.
ship, Railroad Commissioner Colquitt,
among other things, says that in 1898,
Just after this road came out of re.
ceiver's hands. the report for that year
shows II earned an average OF s5.113
gross per mile OF road At that time
the road ran from Longview to Laredo
and from Palestine to Houston. Since
then has extended from Spring to
Fort Worth, paralleling other roads.
Inis latter extension was constructed
under another name, but was subse-
quently consolidated with the Interna.
uonal and Great Northern and mort.
gage bonds were issued to paw for the
construction of the same. Under the
terms of the mortgage and consolida-
ton act the amount of bonds that
could be issued was $4,000 per mile.
First and second mortgage bonds were
selling for 1877, or a premium of s27
on the 800; second mortgage bonds
We're bringing $40; hence an issue of
$4,000 would make bonds bring S2S..
500 per mile
Mr.. Colquitt says that the commits
sion's report for 1907 shows that the
gross earnings per mile since 1898 was
increased more than so per cent.
These figures are to show that the
road is in much better financial condi-
ton than II was when il came out OF
the hands of the receiver in 1898.
Commission has been receiving a num-
Der of complaints about physical con.
ditons which prompted the order.
Concluding, Mr.. Colquitt says: "The
physical condition of the road justi-
fled the railroad commission in is
suing its order requiring improve.
ments."
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
HANGED TO LIMB.
Nesro's Body Found Suspended
From Elm Tree.

Conroe, Tex. Feb. 2S.-"Warning TO
Negroes Found Prowling in White
Folks Houses" This placard was tied
TO the feet of negro, Charley Scott,
whose dead body was found swinging
to big elm tree at this place. The
negro, who was eighteen years old and
was regarded by many as feeble mind.
ed, was quietly lynched by unknown
parties No noise was made and no
shots were fired and nothing was
known of the lynching save by those
taking part until Friday morning.
when the sun revealed the gruesome
sight of a dead body dangling and
waving pendulum fashion by the
breeze,
A neighbor named Willett heard
Mrs Powell Alley, wife OF leading
white citizen, scream before daylight
Thursday morning. He rushed over
In time TO catch Scott emerging from
the house. The negro could give no
explanation OF his presence. Mr.. Alley
was away from home. A warrant
charging criminal assault was sworn
out. but the negro was released on
bond. He was last seen alive at 8
o'clock Thursday evening at a local
hotel seeking his grandmother, who
cooked there.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
ORA
TORS CONTEST

New York, Feb. 2S.-The picked de-
baters of Columbia, Cornell and the
University OF Pennsylvania met in
forensic tits tonight simultaneously
in this city Ithaca and Philadelphia
These contests are held by the Inter
collegiate Debating League formed by
the three institutions concerned in
1904 and renewed last year for another
three years.
For the first time since the triangu-
debates began, a woman student, in
the person of Miss Elizabeth e. Cook,
Of the Cornell Law Collge, participat-
&c in the league contests. One Of the
ColImbia teams was likewise inter
osting from the fact that II has a full
blooded Cinnamon as one of its mem
bers. He is V. X. w. Koo, a junior in
tie college Koo is the son of Chin
ese mandarin and was brought up in
Shanghai. He prepared for college in
Chlna and entered Columbia In the
fal! of 1906.
The three collges selected as the
question for debate: Resolved, That
al corporations doing an interstate
business should be licensed by the
Federal Government. constitionality
conceded"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
INITIATIVE AND
REFERENDUM

Portland. Ore, Feb 2s.-The case
Of the State Of Oregon against the Pa
cific States Telephone Company and
the Sunset Telephone Company, in
volving a dispute over the constitu-
tionality Of Orsgon's famous initia-
tive and referendum law, came up
fci argument before Judge Cleland
in the circuit court Both sides were
represented by eminent counsel.
Owing to the important issue in
yolved the decision in this case is
awaited with mush interest. The suit
Is to collect $500 in taxes said to be
due from the telephone company in
this county under the franchise tax
law. The company is resisting the
collections on the ground that the
iniative and referendum plan, under
the provisions of which the tax was
levied. is in violation of the constitu-
tion of the United States.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
SHAFTS CLOSE CALL.
Three PerSians Killed by Bomb
Intended For Ruler.

Teheran. Feb. 2S.-An attempt was
made in this city TO assassinate the
shah by bombs. His majesty was not
hurt Three out riders who accompan.
led him We're killed. The bombs were
hurled Friday afternoon.
The shah owes his escape to the
precautions taken to protect him from
just such an attempt as was made. He
was on his way TO a nearby town,
where he intended to pass few days.
The procession left the palace travel.
ing on a narrow street, when two
bombs were hurled down at it from
the roof of house. One exploded in
the air, but the other struck the
ground near the shah's auto. This mis-
sile IN exploding killed three outriders,
wounded the chauffeur and a score OF
bystanders and shattered the vehicle.
The shah, however, was not in his
auto. He had taken the precaution to
send his motor car on ahead and ride
himself in carriage further in the
rear of the procession. The motor
car was closed one, and II was
thought the sovereign was inside.
AS soon as the shah heard the explo-
sion he alighted hurriedly from the
carriage and entered neighboring
house. Here he remained quietly while
while attendants sent word for a de-
tachment of troops. Soldiers hurried
to the scene and formed in front of
house where the shah was. He then
came out and surrounded by big body
guard returned to the palace. The
house from which the bombs we're
thrown and buildings nearby were
searched by the police. but no arrests
made
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Haupt Loses Suit.

Washington, Feb 2S.-Professor
Haupt of Philadelphia lost his suit in
the District of Columbia court to re.
strain the secretary of war. General
Mckenzie and Contractor Pidon from
prosecuting deep water work at Aran-
sas Pass, Haupt claiming patent rights
in single jetty system. Justice Gould
refused the injunction on the grounds
that it Is an indirect attempt to sue
the Federal government without con.
sent of congress.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
REPUDIATEs STATEMENT.
~ Did Not XIII the Priest, He Fell
Dead" SAYS AIio.

Denver, Feb 2S.-Guiseppe Alio. the
slayer of Father Leo Heinrichs, after
comforting with Robert H. Widcombe
the counsel. appointed by the court TO
conduct his defense. repudiated the
signed statement made by him in Jail
at Colorado Springs as we'll as other
confessions. Il did not kill the priest
he fell dead" Alio declared. Il am a
Catholic and had gone to church to
pray. did not go there to receive the
sacrament. While I was kneeling the
priest came along and put the sacra.
ment in my mouth. II is against the
rules of the Catholic church to take
the hest without first having been to
confession, so spat it out The priest
fell back and heard everybody Jump.
II being strange place to me. was
afraid and ran out"
Alio is in poor condition physically.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
CHICAGO Man Shot Twice.

Chicago, Feb. 2S.-Charles Koehler
was shot twice and severely wounded
in what the police say was a labor
quarrel" John Terry was arrested as
Koehler's assailant Frank Shuschug
Is held as a witness. Koehler is q
member of one faction of the Team
sters' union, the two others belonging
to another faction.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Experimental Farms.

Cameron, Tex, Feb. 2s.-George
Bangohf, who is assisting Government
Director Campbell in establishing ex
pertinent farms in Milan county. re
ports that they have succeeded in fit
ting about 125 for this year. They are
In different portions of the county.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Fire DESTROYS Warehouse.

Waxahachie, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Fire de
stroyed the large warehouse belonging
to the Waxahachie Planning Mill com.
pany. Two or three carloads of lum
Der burned Loss is about $4,000; in.
surance partial
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Elve Years For VIII Grant.

Mckinney, Tex, Feb. 2S.-Jury in
the case Of VIII Grant, charged with
the murder Of r. F. Hamilton near
Prosper, returned a verdict of man
slaughter, with penalty of five years
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Favorable to Fowler Bin.

Washington. Feb. 2S.-House com.
mittee on bank and currency voted
to report favorably the Fowler cur.
rency bill
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29
Tackles Dlshwater.

New York, Feb. 2S-Purification Of
lishwater is to be undertaken by the
Womens Municipal league.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-29

Helena, Mont, Feb. 2S-Owing to Ill
health. Governor Tools. who is at Los
Angeles. Cal. viii resign April l.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-20
PRESTO


Miss Ida Sage of Delphos, Kansas,
spent several days last week visiting
friends at this place.
James Reid Of American Falls,
spent several days this week with his
son, R. E. Reid Of this place.
The Wilkie- Williams thresher
pulled into winter quarters Monday,
after a most successful season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ell Twitchell Of Mon
ida, Montana, were guests at the
Twitchell-Just ranch the greater part
of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Brown and Mr..
and Mrs. Lewis lockwood, promi-
nent Blackfooters, spent Sunday at
the Just ranch.
Mrs. Fred Bennett went to Shelley
Monday to do some shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. s. Sage and Mr..
Wells, were all Sunday visitors from
Agnes Just Reid.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-20

GRovELAND
: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS


The party given Friday evening for
Mr.. Rupp was well attended and the
neat sum OF $50 raised for him.
Mr.. Stevens has quite a crew Of
men at work on the new school
building, and It Is going up very rap
idly.
There are a good many frozen po-
|tatoes through the country this fall
owing to the very cold nights.
Stella Alfred and three youngest
brothers, have gone to Lewiston
Utah, to spend the winter with their
grandmother.
Miss Butt went to her school at
|Woodville Monday morning.
N. Sorenson and Jesse Wixona had
quite chase after a large deer Fri
day morning which was feeding in a
|neighboring field, but were unsuc-
cessful in capturing the prize.
Mrs. Seaman lost her purse con-
tanning $40 check and some change
while on her way to town Monday.
Fortunately an honest boy, Emery
Barrus, found It lying In the road in
front Of the schoolhouse and gave 1t
to his teacher, who returned it to the
owner.
Mae Croskrey.