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The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
THE TWO SIDES OF HISTORY.
Writer Evidently Not Fond of
Subject.

History is a running account Of how
King Somebody-or-other either did or
did not get to a certain place, which
nobody ever heard Of, before King
Somebody-else got there, from which
we are usually supposed to conclude
that it would have made quite a differ
ence whether he did not not.
Like nearly everything else, history
has two sides. The history OF the
Garden of Eden depends upon wheth-
er it is related by a man or a wom-
an. The history of the American rev.
olution reads quite different in Eng
fish books from the way 1t reads in
our own books. The history of the
civil war depends upon which side OF
the Mason and Dixon line you happen
to be sitting when you write it.
History is bore, not only because
you are unacquainted with the people
who figure in it, but because it repeats
ttself.-Life.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
PAINT EVERY YEAR.
No One Wants to Do 1t, But Some
Paint Will Wear No Longer.

When you have a job OF painting
done you don't expect TO have it done
over again very soon. But to make
a lasting job, several things must be
taken into consideration-the proper
time to paint-the condition of the sur
face-the kind of materials to use, etc.
All these matters are fully covered in
the specifications which can be had free
by writing National Lead Company,
1902 Trinity Building, New York,
and asking for Houseowner's Paint
ing Outfit No. 40. The outfit also in
cludes a book of color schemes for
both interior and exterior painting,
and simple instrument for detecting
adulteration in the paint materials.
The outfit will solve many painting
problems for every houseowner.
Meantime while buying paint see that
every white lead keg bears the famous
Dutch Boy Painter trademark, which
Is an absolute guarantee of purity and
quality. If your paint dealer cannot
supply you National Lead Company
will see that some one else will.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07


tends into the ground to an unknown
depth. Experts who have inspected
this wonderful store of building stone
declare that the mountain contains
sufficient granite to supply the whole
United States with building stone for
200 years.
This mountain of granite came into
commercial prominence at the time
plans were adopted for the construc-
ton of the 100000 state capitol at
Austin. The building commissioners
were charged under the law to select
Texas stone and were casting about
for the necessary material when the
owners of Granite mountain sought to
have their product selected for the
purpose. A geologist was sent to the
quarries by the commission to inves-
tigate the quality of the granite, and
he made report that it was unfit for
building purposes. The owners of the
mountain Immediately sent samples Of
the granite to experts in various por-
tons of the United States, and the re-
ports of these experts were unani-
mously favorable. The state capitol
building commissioners thereupon Sc
lected this stone for the big building.
The owners of the quarries furnished
the granite free of cost to the state,
the contractors for the building pay
ing the expenses Of quarrying. cutting
and transportation. In quarrying the
granite for the state capitol building
300 convicts were employed and in
cutting and polishing the stone 200
Scotch granite workers found employ
ment. The contractor was fined $10,-
900 for importing these Scotchmen in
violation of the foreign contract labor
law
! The jetties at Galveston, by which
means that port secured permanent
deep water, were built of granite from
this mountain. Large shipments now
are being made to Arkansas Pass,
where the stone is being used in the
construction of the United States gov
eminent jetties for that future deep
water port. The great sea wall at Gal
weston, which has a length of more
than five miles, is built of the same
material.
One popularity of this mountain of
stone which makes it different from
all other quarries is that the forma'
ton lies in layers, varying in thick
ness from four inches to 20 feet. In
quarrying, IL large blocks are desired,
they are taken from one of the thick
layers. If smaller pieces are wanted
quarry of less thickness is opened.
1t is said that on account of these
natural seams in the stone the ex-
pense of extracting these blocks is
less than in any quarry in the world.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
JUDGE VIII Wait and See.

An earnest plea was made by Attor.
ney Charles Pettijohn to Judge Pritch-
ard Of the criminal court for leniencs
to client who had entered a plea Of
guilty to larceny. The burden of the
attorneys argument was that his eli
ent was the father of twins and was
tempted to theft in order to feed the
mouths of the infants.
Your honor, l will say frankly"
said Mr.. Pettijohn in closing, that II I
were the father of twins and needed
food for my family, / would not hesi-
tate to go out and steal it."
Mr.. Pettijohn, when you are the
father of twins will consider your
proposition" said Judge Pritchard.-
Indianapolis News.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07

When a person has used coffee for a
number OF years and gradually de-
clined in health, 1t is time the coffee
should be left off in order to see wheth-
er or not that has been the cause of
the trouble.
A lady in Huntsville, Ala, says she
used coffee for about 40 years, and for
the past 20 years was troubled with
stomach trouble.
Il have been treated by many physi-
clans but all in vain. Everything failed
to perfect cure. was Frustrated for
some time, and came near dying. When
/ recovered sufficiently to partake of
food and drink tried coffee again and
II soured my stomach.
II finally concluded coffee was the
cause of my troubles and stopped us
ing 1t. / tried tea and milk in it's
place, but neither agreed with me, then
] commenced using Postum. / had 1t
properly made and 1t was very pleas
ing to the taste.
Il have now used IL four months, and
my health is so greatly improved that
] can eat almost anything want and
can sleep well, whereas, before, suf-
fered for years with insomnia.
II have found the cause OF my trou-
bles and a way to get rid OF them.
You can depend upon It appreciate
Postum"
There's Reason" Read THE Road
to MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever rend the above Ieftert A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are Eenuines true, and full Of human
interest.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
GRANITE MOUNTAIN QUARRIES
Texas Deposit Could Supply United
States for 200 Years, IL
Is Said.

The Granite mountain quarries at
Granite Mountain, Tex, are said to be
the largest in the world. During the
last 20 years there have been shipped
from these quarries 100000 carloads
of granite. averaging $4,000 pounds
per car. The removal of this enor-
nous quantity is hardly noticeable. 1t
appears as If children had been play
ing around the mountains base and
had Clipped off a few pieces of stone.
The mountain covers 100 acres and is
200 feet in height The granite ex-
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07

Gen. Carlos Garcia velez, who sue
ceeds DIR. Gonzales Quesada as Cuban
minister at Washington. The new
Cuban minister presented his creden-
tials with a short address, which was
answered by the president.
Gen. Garcia Velez was born I'm Ha-
vana In 1867, and is the son of Gen.
Calixto Garcia. Cuban general IA
nous in the war for Independence.
Senior Garcia velez took active part
In the different battles in Cuba, win
ming his commission in the Cuban
army as general. He was appointed
by President Palma to be Cuban min
lister to Mexico. which post he held
until two years ago. He is a brother
of Senior Josto Garcia veles. secretary
Of state OF Cuba.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
Fairgrounds in Boston.

Boston women established the first
playground in 1907. Last year there
were eight, and nearly $4,000 was ex-
pended, or about 81 for each child, a
very cheap price for the amount Of
good obtained. The Playground league
is the name of the society of the play
ground boys themselves, who wear
buttons and discipline all bad ooys,
thus making the government easy
enough for those in charge. Not the
least important result of the play
grounds in that city is said to be that
involved in the self-government.
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
NEW MINISTER FROM CUBA.
Gen. Carlos Garcia Velez Is Son
Of Officer Who Won Fame In War
for Independence.

Washington.-Secret Knox the
other day presented to President Taft
The Yale expositor., 1909-05-07
COMFORTING.

Doctor - Most-er-fortunate you
consulted me. I'm just the very man
to-er-cure-you.
Patient-Ah, that's lucky! You are
quite familiar with my complaint.
then?
Doctor-Familiar My dear sir, I've
had it myself-er-this 20 years!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
Truf6 and
Quality

appeal to the Well-Tnformed in every
walk Of life and are essential to permanent
success and creditable standing Accor-
ngy, it is not claimed that Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA is the only remedy Of
SnoWn value, but one Of many reasons
why it is the best Of personal and family
Iaxatives is the fact that it clcanses,
gweetens and relieves the internal organs
on which it acts without any debilitating
after effects and without having to increase
the quantity from time to time.
It acts pleasantly and naturally and
truly as a laxative, and its component
parts are known to and approved by
physicians, as it is free from all objection
able substances. To get its beneficial
effects always purchase the genuine
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co., only, and for sale by all leading drug
gists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW

Hard to do housework with an
aching back.
Brings you hours Of misery at
leisure or at work.
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains come from sick kid
neys,
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys,
Mrs. Clara Geissler, living on Third
street, Hillsboro, Ore, says: 1T af-
fords me great pleasure to give
Doan's Kidney Pills my recommen-
dation. | suffered so long from kid
ney complaint and tried 50 many
remedies unsuccessfully, that did
not think would ever get relief, |
was often confined to my bed, unable
to move without experiencing pains
across my back. My kidneys were
disordered, the secretions being so
frequent as to cause me a great deal
Of annoyance. / finally used Doan's
Kidney Pills, and in less than week
was great deal better. ! have not
had return OF kidney trouble since"
Plenty more proof like this from
Astoria people. Call at Charles Rogers
& Sons drug store and ask what Gus
toners report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name -Doan's--and
take no other.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
TO SHOOT AT NIGHT

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, March 26.
A rife equipped with an electric light
which will enable soldier to aim at
night is being tested at the govern
nent arsenal here. A small battery
i carried on the under side of the
stock, and wires connect with two
tiny electric bulbs at the end OF the
barrel. By pressing a button the
shooter turns on the lights and 10
able to see in the darkness. Two
guns thus equipped have recently
been shipped from the arsenal and it
Is rumored that they were for Presi-
dent Roosevelt on his African hunt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27

at Montreal advising that Benjamin
was there and wanted 70 cross the
border IN his reply the local Com
missioner strongly in,imated that II
Canada desired TO continue friendly
relations with the United States BEN
iamin must not be permitted to leave
Montreal, except for his native coun.
Try But the eighth failure will hard
ly halk Benjamin aud he viii doubt
less try again, since he says that he
likes the voyages anyhow He is
strong in the belief that il he had q
pair OF long trousers he. would be
admitted holding that he is barred
because Mr.. Watchorn thinks he's
kid"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
THOUGHT FRENCH NOV
ELS TOO SHOCKING
YOUNG WOMAN STUDENTS AT
BERKELEY UNIVERSITY
MAKE OBJECTION

BERKELEY caL March 2o,'-
Twenty young women OF the senior
class at the University OF California
went on strike tand gained their
point when they discovered that
several French novels assigned %
them ior reading in connection with
their French lessons were TOO
shocking" They declared thar they
would give up the study entirely Y
the novel feature were not stricken
from the course,
The women sent delegation to
their instructor, Professor :, A,
Chambers. and called his attention 10
some OF the books to which they OBJ
jectcd, The iSt included BalEac
Zola. DeMaupassant Dumas, Ir, and
Augier The fair eomplainants stat
ed that these tales were Entirely
too racy" They would not take
French if they were required 70 read
about affinitics and French hcroinei
OF the Zaaa type
Professor Chambers, after consider
able deliheratjon. decided 10 subsii,
ute as compromise in the specia
course Marcel Provost Ana,ol'
France. aud other siaid aud ptopeI
writers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
2774
BOYS RUSSIAN SUIT.
Paris Pattern No. 2774


There is no diminishing in the pop
ularity OF these Russian suits for the
small boy ard the on,c illustrated
here is particularly attractive and
stylish. 1t may be developed in
chambray linen, duck Or thicker ma.
terial such q, thin serge, mohair,
wool batistc or any ot the pretty
mixed French wor,teds, which are
about the righl weight for early
spring wear, especially Il worn with
out coat The blouse or tunic OF
this model is made with a tuck at
either side OF the 'front.' those in the
back forming an inverted plait. These
tucks are stitched on just above the
waist line, which gives the required
fullness. The center panel formed by
the tucks Is embroidered with mer-
cerized cotton il the suit is developed
in washable material or with gold
bullion If made of any Of the w0rsted
materials The belt, which is slipped
through narrow straps at the under
arm seams, fastcns in front with a
simple button and buttou-holc. The
full-length sleeve, may be plated to
cuff depth at the wrist or gathered
and finished with Wristbands, accord
ing to taste. The full knickerbock.
ers are gathered into the knees by
elastic, run through the wide hem
castings, and the high collar Is stitch
ed at both edges. The blouse closes
at the right side Of the front and
the knickerbockers are finished with
buttonholcs so as to fastcn them
to the underwaist Of linen
cambric, which is worn by both
boys and girls, The pattern is in five
sizes--2 to 6 years For boy OF 4
years the suit requires 81 yards Of
material q inches wide, 2 3-4 yards
SO inches wide or / 7.8 yards 81 in
chcs wide. Price Of pattern, 10 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
NAME ENOUGH, ANYWAY

CHICAGO, March 26-A novel
method OF breaking strike has been
adopted by tile layers imported from
various parts Of the country by Chic
ago tile contractors. The strike
breakers have formed i full fedged
union in opposition to the organiza-
ton Of strikers. A complete set Of
oiheers has been elected and l0S mem
hers signed the roster Of the union,
There is more than the total number
ef men on strike. "Amalgamated
Encaustic, cereamic and Mosaic Tile
Layers and Helpers Union Of Ameri-
q, is the name adopted by the new
mnion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
JUST A BIT DAFFY.

CHICAGO, March 26.-Miss Nina
Pattee, the former school teacher,
who wrote letters to President Taft,
former President Roosevelt, Cover
nor Dcneen and number of promi-
nent Chicago ministers has been ad-
judged Of unsound mind at a hearing
before Judge Williams, Eben J..
Ward, mayor Of Marseilles, Ill, in a
recent Letter to Postmaster Campbell,
says Miss Pettee was struck on the
head with ball in the hands of one
Of her boy pupils and that a proper
surgical operation will restore her
mental health.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27

KTRs. ROSA BOYER, 1921 Sherman
Ltl Ave., Evanston, Ill, writes: "If
Eny one has reason TO praise Peruna 1t
zsurely myself.
~LAst spring I became so run down
from the serious effects of lingering
cold, that several complications united
IN pulling me down. / could neither cat
Eor sleep well, and lost flesh and spirit.
'.I hnally tried Peruna and it did
wonders for me. In two weeks / wGs
like another person, and in a month l
feIt better than ever mad before.
II thank Peruna for new life and
strength | send you two pictures, so
you can zee what Perupa has done for
me-"
Betler Than for Years.
Mrs. Mary g. Jones, Burning Springs,
Ky., writes
II wish to speak q word in praise Of
Yuar highly valued Peruna, as have
Seen blessed With the golden opportu-
atty Of giving 1t fair and impartial
ttst, and can say that have had better
health, far better, since | have been
usingit than for quite snumber of years
sefore.
A0ne Of my neighbors had stomach
srouble. recommended Peruna to her,
and now she is well and healthy, after
having been pronounced hopeless by
several physicians"
Man-a-lin an Ideal Laxative.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
NEW EAST RIVER BRIDGE

NEW YORK, March ao-Qucens.
boro Bridge constitutes The main
topic OF conservation in Long Island
City just now, ard us opening 10
traffic net week is looked upon as
the approaching signal ior great
boom in the little city across the
East River The bridge will be the
third connecting Manhattan with
Long Island and a fourth structure
/ the Manhattan Bridge--is now we'll
under way,
II is now twenty-five years since
the Brooklyn Bridge was completed
aud presented TO the world as one OF
its wonders. II occupied thirteen
years TO complete il, During the
| first year OF its use il was estimated
that 10000 persons crossed Il daily.
In 1898, the year OF the consolidation
of Brooklyn and New York this num-
Der had grown to 10000, and the
figure has since been ineeased TO
about 10000 a day
The threatened exodus 10 Brook,
llyn and the suburbs OF Queens coun.
ty was observed decade ago, and
after the consolidation municipal at.
tention was insistently urged to a
recognition Of this anticipated dis.
tribution OF population and the grow.
ing necessity for providing additional
bridges across the East River with
the result that the Williamsburg
Bridge was opened several years ago
Although its capacity Is $1,000 per.
sons an hour, it has not stopped the
increase Of traffic over the Brooklyn
Bridge.
Between the Williamsburg and
Brooklyn bridges the Manhattan
Bridge was started in 1901. With its
phenomenal capacity Of $1,000 per
sons an hour and $4,000 a day, this
bridge is planned to be the largest
of them all.
Witt ?, 424 foot to its credit, the
new Queensburg Bridge is the larg-
lest Of the bridges now erected in
point of length from end to end. Its
longest span is that over the river
west Of Blackwell's Island. The
length Of this span Is l,lS2 feet
The bridge was planned for the
accommodation Of heavy traffic, and al.
though estimated TO cost sl30O0,0O0
it has already exceeded that figure by
a large amount. Although It's daily
carrying capacity has been stated ,c
be 100000 persons. II is more prob.
able that 10000 persons will be able
TO nse it each day.
The westerly approach to tn,
Fbridgc is at Second Avenue, Manhat
tan, and occupies the block between
Fifty-ninth and Sixtieth streets to tn,
East River. Its casterly approach
faces a splendid plaza in Long Tslanc
City.
Though the bridge is to be opened
to traffic next week, the official open
ing and dedication will not take plac,
until the coming summer, when it i
proposed to hold monster celebra
Ition in honor Of the event.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
This Will Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, certain relief for Fever
ishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regu-
late the Bowels and destroy Worms.
They break up Colds in d hours.
They are 50 pleasant to the taste and
harmless as milk. Children like them.
Over 10000 testimonials of cures.
They never fail. Sold by all drug
gists. 25c, Ask today. Don't accept
any substitute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27

While it may seem somewhat para
doxical for clergymen to demand that
saloons be allowed to open on Sun
days, that is exactly what is taking
place here. The movement indeed
has already developed so far that a
bill legalizing such course has been
introduced at Albany which has the
backing not only Of ministers in gen.
eral but Of the famous Committee Of
Fourteen itself. This committee
made up Of prominent ehurchmen and
workers for civic betterment was
originally organized for the suppress
sion Of the so-called Raines Law
''hotels" and its investigations in this
field have forced on its members the
conclusion that to permit drinking
places open under certain restrictions
for a part OF the day on Sunday IS
the proper solution OF the question
and far preferable to the present plan
under which it is common knowledge
that the saloons keep open in viola
ton Of the law. By legalizing thi:
opening the Committee expects to ac-
complish several things. First Of all
it would be possible to put out ot
business the disreputable resorts
where drinks are served Sundays anc
week days alike, now encouraged BY
the liquor law Of the state. The pro
posed innovation, it is believed, woult
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
CHAMPION SWIMMER

CHICAGO, March 26.-C. NJ. DAN
iels, the worlds champion swimmer
Of the New York Athletic Club, will
defend his national tilt in the 100
yard A. A. U. event here tomorrow
night. Several good men viii be
pitted against him.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
The Health Of Your Horse.

The proper remedy for all horse strains,
sprains or collie is Perry Davis Painkiller.
Be prompt and you'll save the horse suffer-
ing spare yourself trouble and expense
maybe save long time waiting. You ought
to have bottle ready. The new size bottle
costs 80 cents; one larger, so cents. Be
sure your druggist gives you Perry Davis.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-27
COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH FOR

COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPH FOR
sale, SIS with oak cabinet and 65
records; takes long and short records;
has attachment to make records;
many of these records can not be
duplicated; many Spanish and Italian
songs and operas; guitar solos; banjo,
mandolin and guitar solos; mandolin
and guitar SOLOS; mandolin solos;
piano solos; harp solos, either solos;
violin solos; fine band selections from
many opera pieces. Address, t. o.
Astorian office