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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
Bits of Humor

There is a fve-year-old New Jersey girl,
who belongs to an Episcopalian family. The
other day she came home from church and
criticised the music.
ct was very bad, she insisted
"How do you know? asked her mother.
Because all the people said So"
"But they didn't, Kittie," urged tn,
mother.
Eyes, thev did, too, mamma Didn't hear
'em keep saying. Lord have mercy on us
miserable singers"
Persons, like tools, are useless when they
lose their temper.
Visitor-Your little boy doesn't seem to
be very cheerful. Isn't he we'll?
Broker-Yes he's well enough; but he is
feeling pretty blue just now. You see there
was great drop in leather this morning
Visitor-Bless mel You don't mean to tell
me that child knows anything about the mar
ket?
Broker-Well perhaps not, generally speak
ing; but, YOU see, the particular leather that
dropped this morning was his mothers slip
per.
AN auctioneer should have forbidding
face.
"A popularity of the rooster is this: That
though it was simple chicken ON going to roost
in the evening. in the morning it always turns
to crow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
CONTINUED FROM PAGE FIVE

The wriggling, Topping animal splashed wa
ter over the chums until they were nearly
as completely soaked as if they had fallen
overheard
The alligator was trying to reach the line
with its teeth and bite it off.
I'VE must pull it up higher" cried George,
''or it viii get awayl'
"Well, up with it. then' his chum exclaim-
ed "Now; yohee-y-o-ol"
Taking advantage Of a moment when the
alligator was comparatively still, they drew
it up as far as the boom would let them,
which left only little of the animals nose
submerged; then they Delayed the line.
During one of the allgator's writings it
nearly swung itself on board the Idler. 1t
would indeed have done so if Bruce had not
sprung forward and bent his strength against
thu boom, while George used the pike-pole.
Thec the alligator seized the pole and crunch
ed it 10 a way which showed the boys that
they were handling a dangerous prisoner.
George" said Bruce, as he nervously
watched their prize, II fear that line will be
worn off! This jerking and pulling on it is
sure to tell sooner or later
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

section of the grove to others, over the mat
ted and interlacing vines.
Recently what was supposed to be this
long-hunted lynx was seen by some strolers
to leap into sycamore near the Arroyo
Seco and was shot. 1t was fine specimen,
powerful animal, and, standing upon its
hind legs, it could almost have reached my
face with it's well-padded and clawed paws. :.
There is some confusion in the minds OF
many naturalists on the subject of the lynx,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
6mzM3 M4Mf

The dogs vainly endeavored to climb the
tree Some, old at the work, scrambled up
the half-recumbent sycamore, and one dog
made its way twenty feet or more from the
ground, fearing to bark lest it lose its bal
ance and fall to the earth
branch, its short but expressive tail twitch-
ing nervously to and fro-the only evidence
of alarm, though where / stood, directly be-
meath, 7 could see the wild glare of its eyes,
that did not bode well for the dogs.
ii was now necessary to dislodge the ami
NAL, which was attempted by sending boy
up the tree.
AS he approached the lynx drew out upon
the limb, snarling and twitching its tail
faster. Finally the new enemy was almost
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

within touching distance. The animal look
ed around quickly, gave a glance at the bay
ing. red-mouthed horde beneath, and then
sprang into space. :.
1t was plucky jump, at least fifty feet
down, and confess / would have gladly
seen the game escape.
The lynx sprang for bit of brush, but
fell short, and, with a snarl of rage, dropped
into the midst of the pack.
A roar of voices. howls Of pain and. fury,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

ed out the hoof and bound it up in
a handkerchief to keep out the alkali dust.
He had halted on Che edge of thick clump
OF trees and lettering his horse, pushed his
way through the underground in search of
water Suddenly he heard a growl and snap,
and, looking down, saw a coyote with a litter
of cubs. Thinking that if he shouted at the
beast she would skulk away, as is the habit
of coyotes, he hallooed at the top of his
teeth and never budged. Then the man drew
his revolver and fired, but just as his finger
touched the trigger she few at his throat
The revolver was knocked out of his hand
and the coyote fastened her ugly claws into
his clothing, and buried her teeth in his
shoulder. In fact her attack was anything
but cowardly. and for time the man was
too astonished to fight; but he recovered his
senses when the furious animal began biting
and scratching like fury. The revolver was
ten feet away in the brush and it took most
desperate struggle before he could reach it.
The coyote downed him more than once, but
finally he got-the revolver, placed the muzzle
against her ear and fred. Theh he tainted
from pain and loss of blood, and it was
month before he fully recovered from the en-
counter. Now he advises his friends to be
not too bold when they meet the "cowardly
soyote."
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01
Fighting Coyote

FIGHTING coyote is something of
a curiosity, but a Cheyenne man
met one to his sorrow. He was rid
ing across the prairie when his horse
went lame, SO he dismounted, scrap
ed ont the hoof and hound IL IN In
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-01

Copyright by James Elverson.
y PUGNACIOUS lynx is not to be
despised. Not long ago, friend OF
y the writer, comrade in many
III. hunts after the pluclSy animal, was
= strolling through one Of the beauti-
fni liue-nak marks that nestle be-
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20
Office:

Notice is hereby given that the
Common Council of the Town of
WinslOw has levied a tax on all
property situated within the
corporate limits of said Town
for the purpose of all salaries,
contingent and ordinary ex-
penses of the corpora ton, the
construction and repairing of
streets. sidewalks and cross
walks and for the purpose of
defra ying any and all other ex-
penseS Ot whatsoever Chara Cter
or description.
The levy shall be 8 mills on
the dollar: all taxes are at once
due after he publication Of this
notice and must be paid within
60 davs after the date hereof,
or else be deemed delinquent.
Taxes payable to Town Mar
shall.
Per order of the Common
Council.
w. H. Burbage.
Mayor.
E j Wolff,
Clerk.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

Herbert T. Cooke, a wealthy
banker of Goldheld New, where
he also had large mining interests,
died at 2S5 Congress street, Pas
adena today. He was assOc1a
ted with the banking firm of ohm
S. Cooke & Company, of Gold
field, the largest bank in the state
OfNeyada. and held much mining
property in both that city and
Tonapah. He had lived in Gold
field for FIVE years, being one of
pioneer capitalists of the terri
tory. Mr.. Cooke, who was born
August 13, 1875. was a native
ofOhio, and before going to Gold
field was associated with DR..
Hartman, the manufacturer OF
Peruna. He had lived here ten
months. His widow will take
the body to Columbus on Tues
dav Los Angeles Examiner,
June 18th.
Mr.. Cooke was nephew ofthe
late w. R. Campbell, and resided
in Winslow for nearly year in
1898.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20
Notice..

Your annual Street Tax of
$500 is now due and must be
paid IN cash or labor on the
streets and alleys. All male per
sons between the ages of 21 and
so years are subject to this tax.
Please call and pay same to
Theo. H. Shuhin,
Supervisor of Streets.
Office:
c. L. Finn Store.
Notice.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

The w. {. T. U. held a very
interesting meeting Thursday,
Iune 1S The President Mrs.
Dav, had a Union Signal pro-
gram in which all the members
took part. Miss Kennon sang
two beautiful solos. One new
member was secured. Plans are
being made whereby the boys and
girls may be interested in temper
ance work. Already fund has
been started to offer prizes for
ESSAYS on subjects on which boys
and girls are interested. An
nouncement be will made soon of
prizes offered.
All the ladies interested inraising
the moral standard of Winslow
are invited to be present at the
w. c. T. u. meetings which are
held the first and third Thurs
day Of each month in the Meth
odist Church.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

The entertalnmentat at the Opera
House last Tuesday evening, Civ
en- by the Pasmores, under the
auspices of the Santa Fe Reading
Room, was one of the very best
of these entertainments given
during the present season. Mr..
Busser, superintendent of this
branch of service, announces this
TO be the last of these entertain
ments for the time being, his
tours" being at an end until
next Fall, and he chose well when
the Pasmores were decided upon,
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

each member of the family beng
musician of note. A crowded
house turned out to greet them
and the musical treat was great
ly appreciated by all present.
Miss Ellen M. BrOadbooks,
matron of the Florence Critten-
den Rescue Home at Phoenix
spoke at the Methodist church
last Sunday evening to an appre-
ciative audience. Miss Broad
books is woman ofmany years
experience in that kind of work
and witnesses many pathetic
scenes IN the lives of the unfort-
unate and downtrodden girls of
the "other half" While here she
secured some liberal gifts to be
used in her noble work.
On Monday last while going
IN on the siding at Adamana,
engine SAL, in charge ofEngineer
J. N Harper, pulling an east
bound freight train, broke the
journal on a pony truck necess-
itating the return OF the engine
to Winslow for repairs, Engine
845 picked up the train and took
it through to Gallup.
George D. JeWett who has
been out with survey party
engaged in locating a route tor
the new railroad to be built south
from HolbroOk, came to town
Sunday morning and expects to
stay here for the summer.
Mr.. George c. Reed, one of
WinslOws old time residents,
who has been in Los A eles fO1
the past two years, where he has
been engaged in the real estate
and insurance business, is visit
ing Winslow this week and shak-
ing hands with his many trends
E. L. Huff, for some time past
operator for the Santa Fe al
Grants, arrived here Sunday and
will visit with his sister, Mrs. O
Sellsted. Mr.. Huff was one OF
those who were relieved on ac
count of the reduction of ex
penSeS, two operators having
been taken off at Grants.
General Superintendent Hib
bard, of the Santa Fe. visiteC
the Grand Canyon this weel
where he was met by Superin-
tendent Gibson, and togethe,
they made a trip of inspection
over that branch.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

Stomach troubles are very
common in the summer time and
you should not only be very
careful about what you eat just
now, but more than this. you
should be careful not to allow
IOur stomach to become diSOr-
dered, and when the stomach
goes wrong take Kodol This
is the best known preparation
that is offered to the people to-
day for dyspepsia or indigestion
or any stomach trouble Kodol
digests all foods. 1t is pleasant
to take.
Sold by Winslow Drug Store,
A. E. Gillard, Prop.
The Winslow mail., 1908-06-20

each member of the family beng
a musician of note. A crowded
house turned out to greet them
and the musical treat was great
ly appreciated by all present.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
PREPARE FOR WAR.
Salvador Revolutionists Prepare to
Attack Honduras.

SAN SALVADOR, July H:-An
official statement which has been IS
sued regarding the revolution OF
Honduras sets forth that on June IL
the Salvadorean government inform
ed President Davils Of Honduras,
that preparations were being made
for an invasion of that country from
Salvador in favor Of former Presl-
dent Bonila and Salvador advised
that the frontier be guarded closely
On July p Cen Garlic was worsted
while proceeded to the frontier. A
proclamation announcing himself as
leader of the revolutionary forces
and asking the people to rise was
found in his possession. Gen. Garlic
was imprisoned and is still being held
here
Salvador then issued orders to all
military governors to imprison all
found proceeding in the
direction of the frontier. A few days
later details were furnished to Hon
duras regarding the reported proba-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
May Yet Catch the Murderer Of
Or. W. N. Wilson
WAS SENT POISONED ALE
The Suspected Mans Wife Died Sew
eral Weeks Ago Under Peculiar
Circumstances - Typewriters May
Solve the Mystery,
PHILADELPHIA, July l7.-It

PHILADELPHIA, July l7,--It is
reported tonight that the police are
gradually closing in on the murderer
OF DR.. w. II, Wilson who died on
June 70 from the effects OF poisoned
ale, sent him by express The man
under suspicion is a printer whose
wife died about eight weeks ago un.
der peculiar circumstances He is a
typewriter operator and at the place
where he is employed he had access
to four or five different kinds OF ma
chimes, The letters in the case are
all written on a typewriter. The only
link in the chain Of circum-
stances is the fact that he is said to
have been at work on the morning
the poisoned ale was expressed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
Definition Of a Daehshund.

This is what the boy wrote about the
dachshund:
THE dockshound is dorg notwlth.
standin appeerencis. He has fore legs,
two in front an two behind. an they
amt on speekin terms. wunst made
a dockshound out OF a cowcumber an
fore matchIs. an II lookt as nacheral
as life. Dockshounds Is farely Intelli-
gent conslderin thare shalp. Thare
brains bein so far from thare tales. II
bothers them sum to wag the lattur
| wunst noo dockshound who wuz
too impashunt TO wate till he could sig
nal the hole length Of his boldly when
he wanted TO wag his tale. so he maid
1t up with his tale thet when he want.
ed 1t to wag he would shake his rite
ear. an when the tale seen 1t shake it
would wag. But as for me. gimme q
bull pup with a peddygree. ."-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
Has Even Lost Faith in Bryan's
Integrity
HARD BLOW TO DEMOCRATS
Hearst, the Leader of All the Dis
contented" Classes, Makes Formal
Break With Democratic Party in
Letter to Gompers.

NEW YORK, July II. "A cable
gram has been received from William
Randolph Hearst in reply to mes
sage transmitted to Mr.. Hearst from
Samuel Gompers, stating that in view
OF the Democrat stand it would be an
"act OF greatest patriotism for the
independence party TO endorse the
Democratic platform" and urging
him not to run third ticket as it
would elect Mr.. Taft. Mr., Heast's
cablegram follows:
PARIS, July IS.
Tell Mr.. Gompers that / am not
authorized to speak for the members
OF the independence League, but ac-
cording to my personal standards, a
Nlrer patriotism consists in laboring
to establish new party which will be
consistently devoted to the interest
OF the citizenship and particularly to
the advantage and advancement OF
the producing classes. ! do not think
the path of patriotism lies in support
ing a discredit and decadent old party
which has neither conscientious con-
viction or honest intention, or, en-
dorsing chameleon candidates who
change the color Of their political OPP
inion with every varying hue OF op-
portunism. ! do not think the best
benefit of laboring men lies in support
ing that old party because Of a sop OF
false promise when the performance
of that party while in power did more
to iniure labor than all the injunc-
tions ever issued before or since. |
have lost faith in the empty profes-
sions OF an unregenerate. ! have lost
confidence in the ability, and even in
the integrity Of its leaders. ! do not
consider it patriotism to pretend to
support that which, as citizen,
distrust and detest, and earnestly
hope the independence party will
give men an opportunity to vote for
candidates that are both able and
honest and for a declaration of prin-
ciples that is both sound and sincere.
"WM. RANDOLPH HEARST"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
JAPAN FOR PEACE
So Ayers Marquis katsura, the
New Premier
INTERVIEW IS GIVEN OUT

New Secretary Says the Prime OBJ
ject of His Rule Will be World
wide Peace-Natural Finances win
Receive Attention.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18

bic secession OF government support
ers and officials at various points in
Honduras, as we'll as information on
the plan OF attack which was to
take place on July 5.
Honduras soon after this reported
that the frontier town OF Garcias had
been captured by the insurgents un-
der Daniel Lopez and after that the
town OF Cholueo Lopez explained
that he had the support OF Salvador
but President Davila has been as
sured from here that this is false.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18

| TOXIC, July Marquis Katsu.
ra, the new premier and minister ol
finance OF Japan, today granted an in.
tcryiew 10 the Associated Press out.
lining the policies TO be carried out
during the governments administra-
ton, The entire tenor OF the inter
view showed determination to inn
prove the political and commercial
relations between Japan and all for
eign countries, TO remodel the
finances OF the country and to build
up the industries OF Japan,
Marquis Katsura said;
THE recent change in the cabinet
was caused simply on account OF the
continued i'll health OF Former Prem
ier Saionji, although there may have
been other unessential reasons. ne
cessitating change Of policy. to.
ward foreign countries, ! need hard
ly say that my policy will be peaceful,
the prime object OF il being to main
tain peace throughout the world.
With this end in view, will do my
best TO cultivate and increase the
present good relations existing among
the powers Japan must not be mis-
understood in her sincere desire TO
maintain peace. Anything calculated
in even the slightest degree to dis
turb the peace of the world shall be
most scrupulously avoided by me.
The national finances also will com
mand my utmost attention, The dis
turbance OF Japanese finances on ac-
count OF the recent war between ia.
pan and Russia must be allayed with
in the shortest possible time.
Redemption bonds, more especial
ly those that are unproductiye, will
receive my first attention, hope to
be able to readjust Japan's finance
and thus dispcl the abnormal condi-
ton now .existing. The upbuilding OF
Japan's economical and commercial
development will be one OF my most
serious endeavors, but in carrying out
this policy ! shall be most careful to
avoid anything calculated to disturb
the peaceful relations Of the powers.
These are the principal objects to be
pursued. The adjustment OF the ma
tional finances and the development
OF the national resources arc two in
separable measures, and therefore
shall command my utmost attention
and the utmost attention OF my gov
crnment,"
The entire tenor OF Marquis Katsu-
ra's utterances showed sincere de-
termination to bring conditions in
Japan within the most practical scope,
and retrenchment will undoubtedly
be the watchword. The Associated
Press understands that Marquis Kat
sura has agreed to reduce the expen-
ditures for armamcnts ito the lowest
possible, without destroying the pres
ent establishment"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
FROM PORTLAND TO
ASTORIA
PROJECT FOR AUTOMOBILE
ROAD FROM METROPOLIS TO
THE SEA rs FAST TAKING
DEFINITE SHAPE.

Lous Russell, vice-president Of the
Portland Automobile Club, and one
of the enthusiasts for good roads in
the metropolis, came down to Astoria
last night for the purpose OF endeav-
oring to stir up an interest in Clat-
sop county for the good roads move
ment
Mr.. Russell is interested mainly in
opening up an automobile road be-
tween Astorian and Portland, and
particularly in seeing that Clatsop
constructs frst-class road from As
toria to Vesper, on the Columbia
county line. Already the project for
q road clear from Portland to the sea
is. more than a mere project. 1t is
almost a reality.
Accompanied by F. A. Fisher and
T. L. Parker, Mr.. Russell will go out
on the road beyond Olney today on a
tour of inspection. The party will go
in the Fisher car A report had reach
ed Mr.. Russell that sthe road run
ming east TO the county line is in
fairly good shape except in the vicin-
ity Of Olney. There it is reported
that the mud-holes are bad, and that
stumps have been left in the middle
of the thoroughfare.
AS matter of fact the county com
missioners of Clatsop have been do
ing much in the way Of making good
roads and it is probable that, upon
the whole, Mr.. Russell will be pleased
with the aspects OF the roads here.
There is little doubt that Clatsop will
do its share in the fullest measure OF
making a road from Portland to the
sea.
The most difficult part OF the pro-
posed route lies through Columbia
county There the population is small
and the county is not very rich.
Therefore ii has been agreed that il
Columbia county raises two-thirds OF
the required sum, Portland automo-
bile men will secure the other neces-
sary one-third for building the road
with fairly good road from
Portland to the sea" said Mr.. Russell
last night" there would be hundreds
of machines that would make the trip
down through Astoria to the beach
every summer. The need for such a
route is imperative, and ! am glad to
say that it now seems only a matter
Of time before it is brought about.
We hope that Clatsop county will do
its share, and there is no doubt that
it would mean much to Astoria. We
could hold our summer races at the
beach, and that event would bring
down at least 300 machines from
Portland alone"
Mr. Russell says that if the roads
out Olney way are found to be in
fairly good shape today, that he will
make the trip down to Astoria from
Portland some time next week The
trip has been made some half dozen
times, but heretofore it has always
been slow and laborious journey.
The new route as proposed would not
go near Rainier, but would touch at
the following towns:
Portland, Linton, Holbrok, Soap
poose, Warren, Yankton, Pittsburg,
Mist, Fishhawk, Vesper Jewell Olney
and Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
MILITIA MEET.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July II,
The militia OF Louisiana, Aarkansas
and New Mexico yesterday arrived
for the joint maneuvers camp at Leon
Springs, 18 miles northwest Of here,
They will remain until July rs.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-07-18
An Ideal Guest.

She was most accommodating old
lady. as this incident at an afternoon
tea proved.
"Will you have sugar?' she was
asked.
"If it's in. leave 1t in" she replied.
"and If it's out, leave it oct. 1t doesn't
make bit of difference 10 melon
don Punch.
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II you will make inquiry it will be
revelation to you how many sue
cumb to kidney or bladder troubles
in one form or another. If the patient
is not beyond medical aid, Foley's
Kidney Cure will cure. 1t never dis
appoints. T. F. Laurin, Owl Drug
Store.
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Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1908-06-05
rs YEARS OF SUFFERING.
Burning, Painful Sores on iess-,
Tortured Day and Night-Tried
Many Remedies to No Avail
Cured by Cuticura.

"After an attack of rheumatism,
running sores broke out on my hus-
bands legs, from below the knees to
the ankles. There are no words to
tell Ill the discomforts and great SUI
fering he had to endure night and day.
He used every kind of remedy and
three: physicians treated him, one after
the other, without any good results
whatever. One day I ordered some
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment,
and Cuticura Resolvent. He began
to use them and in three weeks all the
sores were died up. The burning fire
stopped, and the pains became bear
able. After three months he was quite
we'll. I can prove this testimonial at
any time. Mrs. v. V. Albert, Upper
Frenchville, Me-, July 81, 1907"