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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
HAS THE SANCTION OF
GOOD WONANHOOD
INTERESTING LETTER FROM A
wELL-RNowN ASTORIA
MOTHER.

The Morning Astorian is in receip
of the following interesting and mag
unanimous endorsement Of the lcgisla
stion proposed BY Dr, h, 0wens-Adaa
IN the matter of the legal sterilization
Iof all manner Of human pervcrts ans
weaklings; and II is peculiarly valu
Iable testimony since il comes from
one Of the very best Of Astoria's good
women, one who, daring 10 think
dares to declare her conclusions for
the good Of humanity, 1t reads as
follows;
Editor Of the Morning Astorians
Dear Sir; !, as reader 81 your valu,
able paper, was greatly pleased to see
the fearless way in which you, with
terse and graphic editorial comment.
recently published the communication
Of DR.. 0wens,Adair, and in which
you proclaimed your advocacy OF the
betterment Of human society along
the lines prescribed by her
Nov in regard to this law of her
edity Of which Or. Adair speaks and
seeks to make good upon, we know
that the sins Of the father are visited
upon the children from generation 10
generation and remain with us inter
minabIy, while we do but little. in a
scineti6c and logical way, to minimize
and Danish them; and actually foster
them instead, by too slavish devo-
ton to tradition and custom.
"All Of our public institutions, asy-
lums, penitentaries, reformatories. are
literally menaces to human advance
ment, when looked upon from a hu-
manitarian standpoint; and this fact
Of itself is one OF the stoutest pleas
that may be offered for DR., Adair's
proposed route to human freedom.
None Of these blasting ills are new;
they are old as time itself The poor
human entity can only break itself
against the solid law Of moral nature,
and so we must revert to the laws Of
men wise in their generation for the
only relief, which, in the larger sense,
IS available Therefore, why not try
this certain expedientl 1t is always
we'll to face the truth, especially when
we are on the quest Of worldwide
good such as is bound up in this tre-
nendous problem. And think Of the
ever accumulating burde's of taxation
involved in the useless curses we
have pursued to relieve and protect
he helpless and the vicious
@The world is peopled with criminals
who are daily committing klepto-
nanical thefts, suicides, murders in
round about ways, adulteries, lying, |
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
The Palace Restaarant

Amy phase Of hunger can be daintiIy
gratihed at any hour Of the day OF
night at the Palace Restaurant. The
kitchen and dining room service are
Of the positive best. Private dining
looms for ladies. One call inspire,
regular custom. Try II. commerci,'
street, opposite Page building.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
NAME MEANS SOMETHING.

When A. Z, Petersen built and
named the Modern" barber shop, he
meant that Il should stand for what
i was called. No patron has missed
a single feature Of the modern tom
serial parlor at that house; and every
new device in the way Of perfect
comfort and service Is constantly add.
ed as It develops The latest Is an
expert bootblack, the best IN the
business; a qualification that makes
his employment really modern.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

ed. II is for these that armies Of ply
sicians and nurses. attendants and
guards and keeprs, as the keepers OF
wild Gagged beasts are employed at
such enormous expense by enlighten-
cd nations; the contemplation Of
which is so horrible that 1t makes the
soul sick to even try to think Of it.
MRS. OLIVIA REES WEIGH
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
come all the more so

The rooms AZ present occupied bY
the phonograph pariors viii be made
over into an elegant 6ve-room tias.
which viii be rented; in fact, three Of
the apartments are already in beanti,
fui shape under the clever manipula-
ton Of b. r. Allen.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

Husband-May, Just send up some
filtered water. Wife Which was 1t
last night, detained at the Office or
"a friend at the clubT Husband
why? wife Because | didn't know
whether you wanted n tumbler or q
pailful- London Opinion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
Sure of Itl

Customers buying clothes at Wise'l
on the Free Day" get their money
back. But il you don't strike the
Free Day" you're sure Of good goods
at reasonable prices. ms,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
OF He Mind.

"Haye you forgotten that x that you
borrowed Of me some time agoT'
"0h, no. l still have II In my mind =
"Well, don't you think this would be
a good time to relieve your mind Of
ftp
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

Money Deposited now in our Saw
ings Department draws six months
interest July /, 1909. scandinavian
American Savings Bank. n,s
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20
bic cured n 8 70 "A paya

PAzo OINTMENT Il guaranteed
to cure any case Of Itching, Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles in s to
u days or money refunded. 50 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

The sorrow Of yesterday is as moth
fng, that Of today IL bearabIe, but that
OF tomorrow is gigantic because In
distinct -Euripides.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

Try our own mixture Of cofee--the
]. P. B. Fresh fruit and vegetables
Badollet & Co.. grocers. Phone Main
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-20

The very best board to be obtrined
in the city is at "The Occident
Hotel" Rates very reasonable.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens during a trip of the "Ovefland Mail" through tae Rocky mountains Uncle Billy" Dodge. stage driver. Alfred Vincent a young man. and Phineas Gadwallader. introduced. They come across the remains Of a massacre. Later at Anthony.s station they find the redskins have carried their destructive work there also. Stella Anthony. daugh- ter of Anthony. keeper of station. is in troduced. Anthony has been killed. Vincent is assigned his work in unearth- ing plans of enemies of railroad being built. Ee returns to Stella. each show ing signs of love for the other. Stella hears from her lover. Gideon, and Of his phenomenal success. Finds letter of i'm portance involving plans of opposition road. Plot to destroy company's ship Flora Is unearthed and discriminating Phineas Cadwallader faces prison on charge of wire tapping. A perfect chain or evidence connects him with plot 10 blow up Flora Banquet in railroad town is scene of monopoHzation of Alfred by Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Sally Der nard announces riches. Gideon makes threat against Alfred's life. Quickly leaves town on best procurable horse in search of Vincent. Race to beat opposl- non company's stage success. Stella fails 10 hear of Gideon. Stella receives a letter: Promise to marry Gideon In- gram or Alfred Vincent will die" After conference Stella decides to flee. Years pass. Stella becomes known as Esther Anthony. becomes rich woman. edu- cates herself at Eassar and steps into highest San Francisco society. Kidnap- ing changes Alfred greatly and when he and Stella meet in Frisco society she passes him without recognition. Stella's love for Alfred and his for her Is revived However. neither shows recognition of the fact to the other. Anthony romance Ia unfolded. showing Gideon, who loved Stella, to be her own cousin. Alvin Car ter. Viola's lover when the Bernards were poor, visits them and Sally B. consents to their marriage, despite the fact that several sons of rich sires are asking the girls hand. The Bernards lose their riches and Sally B. again becomes q ho- telkeeper. Viola marrying Alvin Carter. Stella visits Sally E. and sees Uncle Billy. Decides to cease waiting for Alfred and says she will devote her life 10 charity. Stella is held up by vagrant ehe betriended but succeeds in escap- Ing. Train bearing iron. which was to De the salvation of the Central Pacific is wrecked Alfred and Stella are reunited when former acts the hero in wreck of Iron train.
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

desert gold so especially if the gold is on young heads"
 At last they touched more serious things.
 "But don't you know how you came to he liberated from that awful place ."
 No" Alfred replied to her question: nor how l came there I only know that after C9dNallader. Gideon and I had looked over Gideonss prospect Ne climbed down the mountain to where the horses were tied Mine was gone "
 Only yours9"
 Only mine. We'll look up yonr nag Gideon said, ynu stay here. Cad wallader came back alone a=iit;ie later to See if my horse had returned. bHt il hadn't; and Cad went awav again It was nearly dark then Perhaps fl was only minutes it seemed haars that l wandered around when samr thtug hit mo en The bend The next l knew l Was in an 0.I fauuef. chained to thc heavy tmbefa"
 Oh oh'9 Esther maanea
 T was well In from fhe ma5b. aad only a little lght came In hY aae al night t was Egyptian darkness sana one brought me food Foad' D. re peatcd with a shiver What i d.sa't eat tasted best
 "oh my poor iatess Esther mar mared unsteadily
 I couEted the days at tirsf. then l1st the count That terufad me maHe thaa all the rest"
 How long was itf Yol learned aftegUard 3+
 Nearly q month.
 Don't you know where tAe place ia %"
 No. Nc one does except the mis. creants who put me there.
 They hasv never fouaa-aana they know?' Esther faltored.
 Not a waru. never saR fny 3affer. He used a dark lantern and came oaly
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25

eeiNed q message to come on to the Front at once, just after arriving at Elko from another trip; took the first train out, which happened to be the iron train; did telegraphing at Toano that used up my dinner time, and you know the rest.
 Esther detected growing weakness in his voice. I must get you some supper-breakfast, l guess it will be" she said deeisiyely.
 He laughed Prom were2"
 From our larder." she answered 5auHttly Fortunately, it is full, and raw cabbage Is dieestible."
 She pulled open a head and shredded some of the crisp center into the hollow Of a large leaf. Now. you are t1 b. fUti dt faffh-'faith is the substance ot thins- hoped ior'-you must believe this an elegant repast. Also be eafImeH,al. fancy the touch af supply sauH own adjectives- enc touch ef my fingers adds a most piqaaui flavor No. l shall feed you"
 m behave T yaau tuck me in asain he sld vIfh mock humility. taking the aa.te lls fran her fingers NhS, its Eaodts
 Certainly intended YOU 10 say thaf B7u7 bs a Hazfe. You were Yerx hansrg Ete des=elt also. tbis Is 8s te eoass. reef She snr. Hreel him with 6az of candy from one ei Der fa Uncle Hslly.s gift. and rlrht ta Slrrameata.- she ex. rlaiaed
 She lal4 tte several Kinds on differ sut ra6Asee leatez. aaf tea.d him aaatails5agls ae s.e slseig daHi,d Nsth het aersiuE
 This ls the thlra lime you've "a si4ed al my eaFly maFainz table. ae aFst as my desert rase. next as Jai.e.. N-s
 as Railroad Brldget-
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
topped for kindling wood" Alfred sur.

stopped for kindling wood" Alfred sur missed
 Esther looked Out. Men were run ming here and there about in the brush, more discernible by ear than by eye. They filled their arms with towering loads of sage and returned with them to the engine, crushing the pungent stuff into the firebox. Slowly the wheels began to turn. The men kept alongside, piling the tender high, till the summit was reached. Three times they had thus to reinforce their small stock of green Sierra wood be- fore the journey was ended.
 The night grew colder. When the car stood still the biting air swept through and chilled the two in spite Of the glow at their hearts. Esther hustled about, chafing his hands. pro- tecting the wound in his head with her handkerchief, and tucking in the blanket more closely, while he surrep- titiously pulled 1t loose, that it might be tucked again. A vagrant lock of her hair brushed his face as she leaned over him.
 Tell me, Stella. what have you done to your pretty hair; something's s turned all it's gold toto dark, au- tumn-tinted brown. It's lovely, though"
 Not I, but the salt Pacific, turned my gold to rust It treats nearly all
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
at night. never heard his voice: hel

at night. I never heard his voice: he always whispered. think he was an Indian. The night he freed me and told me to go gun at my back hur- ried me, warned me neither to look around nor speak. l hastened along steep path that led from the mouth of the tunnel. Dearest, you can never know what rapture it was to see the stars again. l can only guess how far I went before I fell. striking my head. When I recovered consciousness couldn't stand. but crept on slowly in the darkness"
 Esther stroked his hand softly. but did not speak
 T don't know how far, or what hap pened. r."
 And then?" she questioned as he halted
 The hospital at Sacramento. opened my eyes to sanity more than three months after the trip to Gid. cons mine.'
 And you've been in danger since. many times, haven't you?"
 "Oh, no; not often. Don't fancy me charging danger every day. sweet heart. like a modern Saint George
 Yet. your business in San Francisco -I know you had enemies. have them now-company' enemies"
 Well. that need trouble you no more. I'm to have other work to do l did have one escape there: 1t might have been my end. One night a ruf fan caught me from behind on a dark street; and some one else immediately wrenched him away and whispered in my ear. 'Run.' l haven't the slightest idea who either of them was, though I've tried hard to discover the man who saved me"
 Esther listening breathless, knew 1t must have been Gideon; but she was mute.
 A chill hand on her cheek startled her. Out of the blanket against or ders!" she exclaimed When did you eat last? And please keep the blanket snug" she coaxed.
 'This-no, yesterday morning. I re-
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
With Thanka

John Budd was most sedate. pre- else and altogether exemplary young man When he wooed and won susan smiley the belle Of the village. every body reloiced at Johns good fortune However he bore hls triumph wlth Aaiesly and decorum unin he day ai the wedding. Then. for one awfai moment his air of aplomb failed him 8 hen the officiating clergyman asked
 Niii you. John take this woman [. se Hhf welded wife % Jofn responded aiashAgly: Yes. please
The Forrest City times., 1908-12-25
CHAPTER xxxI.-continued.

CHAPTER xxxl.-contnued
 Will the fireman live?" Alfred asked, while Esther helped him into his coat.
 We think so, but can't tell surely of course. Poor fellow, He's con scious now" The sympathy in the mans tones brought Esther's tears.
 Could I do anything? Some" she began haltingly.
 I'm sure l can," Alfred exclaimed, half rising again.
 The brakeman waved him back Miss Anthony don't let him. He had pretty good shaking up himself; but that's nothing to what he did No one knows how he ever prled that wheel off from poor Dooly's leg; but he did, and held it free till we came, the sun froiling him like a beefsteak, and Doely begging all the time to be put out of his misery That's enough for one day. You keep him right here"
 Alfred tried vainly to stop the story. The brakeman finished, prompted by Esther's eager, appreciative face. Yet he left them shortly, and the train started. Then Esther turned toward the cabbages
 What in the world" Alfred began.
 I'm captain now" she interrupted m going to make you comfortable before the last shred of daylight goes :"
 Tt won't be dark; there's a moon"
 Much light four-days-od moon will give" she scoffed.
 But I'm comfortable now. if you will only come and sit beside me
 Heedless of his importuning. she continued piling the cabbages away till one forward corner was bare
 Whats that for?'
 You must sleep; and it will be bit. ter cold. This is"
 Sleep! Sleep tonight, with you here? Neyer,"
 She smiled al him. yet persisted throwing the soft grass in the corner, smoothing it carefully. Come Let iae help you over here. It is too cold there by the door
 Dear tyrant." He smiled happily. and pulled himself up by the door handle. But he was unsteady, and would have fallen had she net sup ported him. For once she was grate- ful for her strength.
 Lie down. 1 think you'll find that a toierable substitute for hair mat tress."
 The worm turns. I won't, I'll sit down. though. and in that corner. if you'll sit beside me"
 She demurred, to indulge him final ly and. seated side by side on the floor, with cabbages tumbling about their feet, they wandered in Arcadia. .Amabei. Esthers hiding. Alfreds cap ture and Illness, his search for her. college and business life-it was tale of the years told by the light of the thin desert moon.
 But Gideon's part in the story Esther modified. allowing Alfred to be- lieYe that her flight from Colfax had been the impulsiye result of fear for him. as was her wild race tc Virginia City.
 "Life begins now where it forsook us years ago when Amabel Hamilton asked me to button her shoe in the ColfaN parlor.
 No. Life does not forsake. it tests us" Esther replied
 The engine wheezed, puffed inef- fecmaly, and stood still
 "Oh. can there be some new trou- blee" cried Eather.
 "l susEs by tae sound they've only
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19

special excursion at the rate of SIPS for the round trip. Manager Bushell is keeping his lineup up his sleeve but says that he will have good bunch to shovel out when the time comes He is figuring on several of the old probationers of the Woodman nine and thinks his bunch will be strong enough for the test at Florence. The people at Florence are taking considerable interest in the visit of the Salt River valley people and have made arrange ments to furnish free transportation across the Gila to the city. Florence won the first game in the twelfth inning.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19
WHEN SPRING IS ON THE WAY.

There are many signs of spring, so called" said the man who works in the sporting goods store, but there is none. I think. so conclusive as the beginning of interest in lawn tennis.
 When the players bring in the rac- quets to have various repairs done think that spring surely Is on the way Some of the players bring in racquets to have new strings put in and others to have the frames strengthened.
 'Then there are others who want to see the new models of tennis rac- quets for the year. They and those persons who want to buy tennis guides all tell me that spring is at hand. But understand that there are sure signs of spring in all trades.'-New York Sun.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19
BASEBALL TOPICS
 CONTESTS SLAIED
One Local Game Saturday, Two at
 Prescott ard Another at Florence

There is considerable baseball on the tapis for the next few days Tn which Phoenix teams will take part Locally there will be a game Saturday at the Indian school grounds between the h. dian school and the Phoenix High school teams. This will be the final game between these two hines for the spring season of 1908, scholastic base ball now drawing to a close. The last game between these hines was by far the best and created more or less ex- citement. The High school was the victor, though it came hard earned. The game will start at 3 o'clock and a good attendance is expected.
 The final game between the Normals and the r. H. $. will be played on March 2Sth at Eastlake park. The series now stands an even break and this contest will be decisive. On April 4th the Prescott High school will come down from the mountains for the first game with the local High school. This should be productive of much enthu- siastic support among the rooters for the High school nine. Return games will be played at Prescott in May.
 The Fraternal Brotherhood nine held another practice last night at the Polk street grounds, in preparation for the coming combats with the Grays at Prescott. The lineup as it now stands looks pretty good to a dopester. though there will be a couple of weak places on the infield. The pitching staff will consist of three twirlers, one of whom when not on the slab will cultivate one of the outer gardens. The question of umpire has not yet come up but is always an important matter when a game is on between these two Citles. The memorable invasion of Phoenix and the banquet which was given the go-by still finger in the baseballist memory. By all means let there be some one competent in the ''unlps position, SO the season may be started off with no unpleasant gabfests and re- sultant bad feelings
 The third game on the slate will be that between the WOodchoppers and Florence at Florence Sunday afternoon for which the P. and F.. will run
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19

Read the letter Mrs. F Hanson, BOA E. Long St, Columbus, Ohio, writes to Mrs. Pinkham
 "I was passing through the Change of Life, and suffered from nervous ness, headaches, and other annoying symptoms. My doctor told me that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound was good for me, and since talk ing it I feel so much better, and l can again do my own work. l never forget to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound did for me during this tfginP period"
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19

Proof is inexhaustible that Lydia F. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound carries women safely through the Change of Life.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19
URGES NtW HOME
 FOR AGED PRINTERS
Union Man Proposes Refuge for Workers and Wives in Southern California.

The following from Ella Wheeler Wilcox in the Los Angeles Examiner urging a new home for aged printers is of interest to the fraternity in Phoe- nix where strong effort is made with a promise of success. to secure a Sanitarium for invalid printers. mora particularly those suffering of tuber- culosis:
 Near Colorado Springs, Colorado, the International Typographical Union maintains a home for its old and sick members. The typographical union was the first labor organization in the country to establish an institution of this kind.
 On eighty acres of land, donated b7 the citizens oi Colorado Springs, the organization has erected a three story building. a three-story hospital build ing. a laundry and steam heating plant, superintendent cottage, twenty tents for tuberculosis patients. barns and other outbuildings, at a total cost of about S150,000.
Arizona republican., 1908-03-19

lumber. coal. coffee, meats, eggs, and breadstuffs of all sorts.
 Sugar importations from the island have grown from a little less than g., 900, ,000, ,00O pounds in 1903 to over 3,000,- OOO,OOO in 1907. and a value in 1903 of $37 100000 to $67,0O0,000 in 1907. Leaf tobacco shows reduction in quantity but an increase in value, the quantity imported in 1903 being 21.500. 900 pounds valued at sl0.O00.000, and in 1907 16.- 333, 900 pounds valued at $l2000.O0 cigars show q slight increase, being S3,000000 in 1903 andN$4 100000 in 1907; copper in pigs bars, and ingots shows an increase from S50,000 in 1903 to s133,- 000, ,000 in 1907. The principal articles forming the $92,500.00O worth of mer chandise imported into the United States from Cuba are sugar. $67 .000,- 900; tobacco, $l2.000,000; cigars, $4,- 0O,OOO; iron ore, $2.50O,O0O; fruits, S1.- SS3. 900 of which bananas amount to about S1,000,000; cabinet wood a little over $1,000,00O; copper ore nearly $500.- GOO. and cacao about s250,000.
 The principal articles forming the S52 .50O,0O0 worth of exports, to Cuba are
  amounting in 1907 to nearly $9, ,O00, 900, against about $3.500, 900 in 1903; boots and shoes. S2,500.0 900. against S75O.00 in 1903; lard, s3,O0O.00 against $500, OGO in 1903; eggs, $1,0O0,OOO against s141.- co in 1903; flour. $3,5OO,0O0, against s2.- 100000 in 1903; corn, s1.5OO.0OO. against a little over S500,0O0 in 1903; pipes and fittings, over Sl,000,000; condensed milk, nearly s1,00O.OO0; vegetables, S1.- 500,00O; lumber s2.333.0O0; coffee Che product of Porto Rico now a customs district of the United States. and therefore chased as an export), s1,5OO,- 900.
 The following tables show the prin- cipal articles forming the trade of the United States with Cuba in the calen- dar year 1903 and 1907, respectively: