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About The daily morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1883-1899 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 2, 1895)
ASTCF.IA PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. tiAAAAA jiSo&J A tj TheASTORIAN has the lartrest LOCAL p 2 circulation! the largest GF.NERALclrcula- Si Hon, and the largest TOTAL circulation of jj all papers published In Astoria. , S TODAY'S WEATHER. f j For Washington and Oregoni Fair M weather slightly warmer. & EXCEOSIVK TELEGRAPHIC PRESS REPORT. lie iMttljWg VOL. XLIV, NO. 179. I872 1895 Brothers, Sell ASTORIA, Lubricating OILS A Specialty Ship Chandelery, Hardware, Iron & Steel, Coal, Groceries & Provisions, Flour & Mill Feed, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Loggers Supplies, Fairbank's Scales, Doors & Windows, Agricultural Implements Wagons & Vehicles. NEW GOODS B. F. ALLEN, 365 Commercial Street. New lines for 1895. Japanese Rugs and Matting , Bamboo Furniture, etc. (Direct from Japan.) House Lining, Building Paper and Glass. vVall Paper of 1895 now in with a stock Japanese Leathers, Wholesale in Chicago from tg to i8 per roll of 12 yards. B F. ALLEN'S, 365 Commercial Street. Snap fl Kodak at any man coming out of our store and you'll get a portrait ol a man brimming over with pleasant thoughts. Such quality In the liquors we have to oiler are enough to PLEASE ANY MAN. Corpe and Try Them. HUGHES & CO. IS THERE? Is there a man with heart so cold, That from his family would withhold The comforts which they all could find In articles of FURNITURE of th right kind. And we would suggest at this season, nice Sideboard, Extension Table, or se of Dining Chairs. We have the larges and finest line ever shown in the city and at prices that cannot fall to pleas thn closest buyers. HEILBORN & SON. ASTORIA IRON WORKS ConromlySt.footnf A.n-. General Machinists aoJ 3o'ler Makers Land and Marine Engines. Boiler work. Steam boat and Cannery Work a Specialty. Castings of All Descriptions Made to Order on Short Notice. John Fox. President and Superintendent A. L. Fox Vice Preslent O. B. Prael Secretary They Lack Life There are twines sold to fishermen on the Columbia river that stand in the same relationship to Marshall's Twine as a wooden image does to the human being they lack strength life evenness and lasting qualities. Don't fool yourself into the belief that other twines besides Marshall's will do "Just as well." They won't They cannot. C.J. TRENCH RD, Agent Wells, Fargo & Co. and Pacific Express Co. HOPE and PHOEfllX INSURANCE GO'S. Custom House Broker and Commission Merchant. 503 Bond Street. Kopp's Beer Hall. Choice Wines, Liquor and Clear. KENTUCKY WHISKEY Only handed over the Bar, The largest glass of N. P. Beer. Half-and-half , y.. Free Lunch. Chas. Wirkkala, Proprietor. Cor. Conromly and Lafayette Sti . THOMAS MOKKO, Th-J Blacksmith Those shop to oppos ite Cutting's cannery, is now prepared in do such odd Jobs as making new cannery coolers, repairing old ones, making new fishln boat Iron, and re rralrlns old ones, and all ether black smithing that requires first-class work manship. PACIFIC CCWISSION COMPANY. Brokers and Commission Merchants. Cons!cmB5 Solicited of Poultry, Eges, Butter, Fruit. Flour. Feed. Grain, etc. Returns Mad QulcH. Goods Bold at WHoleeale. No. iaa Twelfth St Astoria, Or. UP TO 1. U OSGOOD, The One Price Clothier, Hatter and Furnisher. 506 and 508 COMMERCIAL STREET, ASTORIA, OR. A NEW Fishing Tackle, Baskets, Flies, Rods, etc. Baseballs, Bats, Masks, Gloves, Mits, etc. Croquet gets, Hammockp, Lawn Tennis Balls, Bird Cages, Garden Sets, Children's Carriages and Iron Wagons. Come and See Us Griffin & Reed. NEW GOODS ARRIVING DAILY 1 Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Shoes. All direct from the manufacturers. Call and see our shoe stock. New Lines of Lacilea", Gents and Children's Shoes Men's Congress Shoes f 1.50 Men's Congress Shoes 2.00 Men's Police Shoes -. 3.00 Men's Kangaroo Shoes - $3 50 The Best Values Ever Known, Inspect oar clothing stock. We have full lines of Men's, Youth's and Boy's Suits. Men's suits ranging from $5.00 up to 815.00. Every one of thom a pennie bargain. We XL in Hosiery, Underwear, Hats, Caps, Trunks, Valises, M.iukets and Com forters, White Shirts, Collars, Cuffs, Suspenders, Eic. OREGON TRADING CO., 600 Commercial Street. THREE LOTS. In a desirable location, 2 blocks from Ilih School. A BARGAIN. CHOICE LOTS IN HILLS FIRST ADDITION. On the new Pipe Line Boulevard J oat the place for a cheap home. A Block IN ALDER6ROOK. STREET CAE LINE will be extended this Bammnr to within B minutes walk of this property Will sell at decided bargain. ACREAGE. In 5 or-10 aore tracts iDside the city limits, also adjoining Flavel. GEORGE HILL,. 471BondSt., Occident Block, HILL'S REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE. F0HBD& STOpS GO. DEALERS IN Picnic Canned Goods, Tents, Camp Stoves, Camp Cooking Utensils, Baskets, And the latest All-Wool Sleeping Bags At all prices. Just the thing for camp ers, prospectors, etc Sure to keep warm at nights. Better than blankets. JMOSIC HALIi. ' . KEATIXG ft CO will open their Music Hnll t ' Amor street, Saturday tbe 1Mb. They will keep numberless good liquors and clean beaidei having good music all the time. ASTORIA, OREGON. . FRIDAY MOKNING, AUGUST 2. 1895. DATE! It costs less to he up to date than being a back num ber if you buy your suits of me, as you get the latest styles, the best fits, the best mode, the best trimmings, the' best satisfaction and the best values. I am constantly receiving new lines in Men's and Boy's Clothing, Fur nishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Etc., that are made for service as well as for appearances. STOCK North Paeifie Bremery . JOHN KOPP.Prop Bohemian Lager Beer And XX PORTER. Leave order with J. L. Carlson at the Surmyside Saloon or Louis Boentge at the Cosmopolitan Saloon. All orders will be promptly attended to. EVERY REQUISITE FOR : first Class funerals : AT POfHi'S Undertaking Parlors, THIRD STREET. Rata Rcaaoustt. EsbaialBf a Specialty USTOip PUBLIC MBiWl READING BOOM FREE TO ALL. Open every day from 3 o'clock to 5:30 and 6:30 to 9:30 p. m. Subscription rates $3 per annum. Soathwest cor, Elcveath and Doss SO. A Plan Revealed to Steal Cruiser. HOLMES, THE "DOCTOR," TALKS Says Minnie Williams Murdered Her Sister-ThievcaGiv Battle The Indian Trouble. Philadelphia, August 1. The evening Bulletin today has the fotlowlnng: At a secret meeting of Cuban sympathizers In this city last night, at which a number of the most prominent leaders weTe present, a daring project was revealed. It was nothing less than a plan, to steal the dyn amite cruiser Vesuvius tfrom the League Island navy yard, to mani her with ja picked crew and send her to Havana to lay Mora Castle in ruins. The more conservative Cuban-Americans denounced it and Its projectors. An en-thusi-aslis advocate of Cuban inde-pt-ndenci said today: "If 'the naval officers don't look out a vessel will toe missing some morning from her moorings at League Island." Within a week a man who has risked his life to obtain gold dozens of times, made the following proposition to certain people: "Give me $i00,000 und I will steal the Vesuvius, Tun her Into Havana and In ten' minutes lay Mora castle In a heap of ruins."1 WHOLESALE MURDERER TALK3. Says That Minnie Williams Murdered Her Bister. Chicago, "August 1. A special to the Post from (Philadelphia says: Holmes, the alleged wholesale murderer, was ask ed today In an interview, "Can you ex- Dlaini how so many bones came to be concealed in the basement and other 'Darts of your Chicago house? "I will answer that in tn.s way," ns replied; "evtTy person who has known me Is aware that I am a doctor by pro fession. It Is also known perfectly well lm Chicago that there was a restaurant in the building during the World's Fair, At the time there were lots of bones from fowls and other cooked animals thrown outside the building. Lots of these bones, no doubt, found their way to the cellar. During the time I brought several cadavers there for scientific pur poses. This may account for the bones the Chicago police say they have found." "Will you explain your relation with Minnie Williams?" "The poor girl was a great friend of mine and I cannot but beCieve that she is still alive. She is a fugitive from Jus tice on account of an awful tragedy which resulted In the killing of her sis ter." "Is It true that Minnie Williams killed her sister?" "ls. It all came about over a Jealous quarrel. During' the heat of passion Minnie threw a stone at her sister and it struck her on the head, one died short' ly afterwards." "It Is reported .that some of your turn, lly were victims of insanity; Is this true?' "It is. My uncle died lnsi.ne at Burling ton, Vt." " "Will you deny or confirm the report that you are a rich man?" "If I was out of here I might be able to turn up $300,000. without much dim culty." "Do you belong to any religious denom inatlons?" "No. I am a believer In the teachings of Tom Paine and Ingersol. - FURTHER DETAILS. Salt Lake, August 1. A special to the Tribune from St. Anthony, Idaho, says The people of this and surrounding towns ere still very much excited over the Indian scare and almost every hour brings forth fresh rumors. Last evening a young man named Paul came into town and declared that an. other small band of Indians without squaws or pappooses were making their way to the -Hole 20 miles north of the town. On the strength of this Capt. Hop kins left Immediately for that vicinity for the purpose of verifying the same. He went aj far -north as Marysville, 20 miles distant, and there -found the set tlers In a state of great excitement. He reports that the settlers have organized and are taking every precaution for their own safety. Guards are out by day and night. Indians has been seen In the vicinity of Marysville for two or three days past, and Ave men were delegated to ascertain what the Indians were doing. The under standing between these men was that they should meet at a certain cabin In the vicinity and at the appointed time, when three of them approached the cabin .hey noticed a number of Indiana sur rounding It who at once began firing. The three men retaliated and returnd- to Marysvitle, but Bishop Gibson- and Capt. Harris, who were among the Ave, have not yet returned and It Is reported they nave been killed. NEW DEPARTURE. San Francisco, August 1. The Southern Pacific wNl shortly put electric lamps on all their passenger locomotives, to take the place of oil lamps. The oil Vamps on locomotives only throw the light 200 reet ahead of the train. The Southern Pacific Is the first road In the United States to fit out their locomotives with electric lights. The dynamo will be In the cab of the engine. THE INDIAN TROUBLES. Salt Lake, August 1. A special to the Tribune from Market Lake, Idaho, says A courier Just in from Roxbury, says that two white me.n were killed by the Indians yesterday, this side of Jackson' Hole. The mall carrier between Jack ton's Hole and Teton -Basin is also thought to have been killed by the Indiana. When last seen he was crossing the Te ton divide. TMTEVE9 GIVE BATTLE. Salt Lake. August 1. The desperate hx-rse thieves and murdervrs, Coughlln and George, r-ere met by th Salt Laki rxiK'e today In the city of Creek Camyo.i eev-ral mlies at of Knit Lake, and desperate battle ensued. During the fu silade the officers fired over 600 shots at the outlaws, who were protected In the rocky ciitta, behind which they crouched on their knees and returned 'the fire. The outlaws were finally driven from .their fortress and mounted their horses. A well directed shot by Captain Shannon caused. Coughlln's horse to fall, after which the thieves abandoned their horses and started oft o foot closely followed by the officers. STATE NEWS. Irjteredilng Items OUHed from Oread's Leaduig Newspapers. A correspondent of the Rosetourg Plain dealer says: "W. P. Gray, In the Ore. gonlan- of July 23d, In speaking with ref erence to the Chinook Jargon, says: 'Prior to. the mining excitements of the early 0's it was unknown east of the Cascade mountains. "-We think he Is in error In making this statement, for in parsing down the Columbia river in 1846 we were frequently accosted by the In dians, who desired to trade with us, mak ing use of the Chinook Jargon in their wa-wa' with us, and on arriving at the Dalles one Sunday we attended a meet ing' of the Indians who were addressed by Rev. Shin P. Waller in Chinook Jar gon, and we well remember one expres sion he frequently made use of, which was 'close mica tumtum, ctosa nlca. turn turn," iwhich, rendered in our language signifies, 'your heart good, my heart good.' We 'had a half-breed guide with us, who In our trading for salmon with the Indians, conversed with them In that Jargon which iwe afterwards became fa miliar with. (Dawn at the little town of Brandon, In Coos county, the woolen mill is running on full time, and the owners are putting in an electric plant to light the building. A large salmon cannery Is under process of construction, a broom factory is near 1ng completion, a new steamer will be built for the Portland, Coos Bay and San Francisco route. The Bandon Recorder says: "When Bandon wants anything for the purpose of building up the town, she gets it because her citizens are wide awake to their Interests, and they unite their efforts for the permanent growth and upbuilding of the town, realizing that their Individual Interests thereby reap a reward, und during all the dull times of the past two or three years Bandon has steadily Improved, and her people have not suffered to the same extent from the effects of the dull times as most other places have, because of the self-sustain lng Industries secured. That California, people 'take Oregon fruits and pass them off for the Califor nia article Is again verified. Air. Lee Perkins, of Trinidad1, Col., Is in Eugene. The Guard says: Mr. Perkins thinks the Willamette Valley the grandest country in- the world. Still he says It needs U vertlsing. In peaking of fruit, he says that Oregon cherries have been sold right along throughout Colorado and Utah, as the California product. He recounts buy ing some Royal Anns at Ogden, Utah, the other day, and the denier assured him they were from California. He was doubtful, as they looked like Oregon cher ries on account of their s.ze. Hence he questioned the dealer, who Anally admit. ted that they came from Oregon. He also Informs us that our hops through out Colorado ure known as ''-Washing-, tons." In the races at Sacramento; Col., last Wednesday, Barrows Bros.' Del Norte, a Linn county horse, won the special pace and a purse of $1,000. The San Francisco Chronicle says of the race: The third race of the day was for pacers, 2:19 class, In which Del Norte was the favorite, sell ing for 20 against $8 for the field, com-, posed of Fresno Prince, Touchot, Bell and Hanford Medium. Del Norte did not disappoint his backers, but he won in three straight heats In 2.16, 2:16 3-4, and 2:16 3-4. At no time was he two lengths In advance of his competitors, from the half-mile to the wire. This was pro. pounced the prettiest race of the meet ing. The Statesman, always enthusiastic on this topic, says: "We are going to have railroads. Now let's have more people to settle up the country and mike them profltuble. Let's advertise for people in every legitimate way good, thrifty, peo. pie, willing to work, make their own op. portunltles or find them, and help us build up the country. We need people nearly as badly as we need more rail roads." Mr. and Mrs. Fruink Brown, of Grant, won the championship of 1885, medals for trout nshlng in Clear Creek, says the Moro Observer. They caught 239 trout In one pool. Every coat brought a fish, and Mr. Brown performed the extraor dinary feat of catching twelve -fish with one grasshopper while Mrs. Brown caught six with another. Peter Belleque, an old fllsherman, living- at Woods, on the Nestucca river, has received notice- that he has fallen heir to JM.0O0 In Canada. Belleque (s alone Irt the mountains. He lost track of his rel atlves and never communicated with them. Since the news of his good luck has beji confirmed, offers of marriage have been numerous. The work of repairing the Oregon Cen. tral Is very far advanced, says the Times of Corvallls. Of the 800,000 feet of lum ber required In the betterments, over 600,000 feet Is already In the 'bridges. A better Idea of the extent of the repairs done is gained from the statement that the bridge timbers so far used aggre gate 110 cartoids. The Dalles Times-Mountaineer Is In- fi-.rmeil that a very fatul disease prevails among horses In the neighborhood of Waulrr t a. and several vaiuarjie ammais have died. It resembles nothing that hi ihpon known in thrt vicinity before, and the state veterinary may be called upon to make a diagnosis. The otter hunters have h-.id very good luok during the past week, Jo Steve hav- In killed two more and Jun wiison one, since our last issue, making five for the two boat crews during the pasi two r three weeks. rw n. rf amltv. in the Halheur coun try, they are raising swine on the crop of crickets that Infest the country, and are making a success of the venture, too, says the Grant County News. Friday the UmatllVa. river at Pendleton tejran to riee, and In two hours gained a foot or two. No one knows the reason but some surmise that there was a cloud burst In tbe mountains. Deputy Assessor Betson, of Jackson county, estimates the population of bis county at 13,000. 'He thinks the total as seseed valuation will be less than last year. A comparison of the salary law with i fee system In Lane county, shows a sav 'r? un4r the former during the past year over the latter in liaH of 37.K7.37. Eugene is io have a ehemlcal fire engine. Still Working on Northern Pa cific Consolidation Bat THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT May Interfere With Its Consumma tion as Well as the Constitu tion of Montana. The recognized railroad financiers of the United States are still wrestling with the problem of the consolidation of the Great Northern and Northern (Pacific rail roads, and that Mr. Hill still feels con fident of success Is evidenced by the fol lowing special dispatch sent from New York July 2lith: "Further conferences were held today between different Northern Pacific reor ganization interests, including the Adams committee, J. J. ill.ll and J. P. Morgan & Co. Three plans are under consideration, In all of which the terms of exchange of securities are practically the same. The point on which they differ is the nominal form In which the agreement between the Great Northern and Northern Pacific shall be effected. Under one plan the two roads could be made nominally de pendent upon a short road of about a dozen miles, owned toy Mr. Hill, which connects them. The two other plans are practically the London plan unchanged. No olMcial announcement could be se. cured, though the interests agreed in saying that the plan would be soon virtu ally settled upon In all details." That J. Plerpont Morgan, the leading bond dealer and banker of New York, has lent himself to the scheme is In Itself proof that every means will be utilized tb consummate the deal. That gentleman, noted for hi) conservative and successful business management, never enters up"on an undertaking without first having care fully considered all the pros and cons of the proposition and Is undoubtedly pre pared to thrtow the weight of his great Influence Into the breach for the success of the combination. Notwithstanding the great minds engaged on the proposition, and the fact that they believe It to be for the best interests of the two proper ties Involved, there is still a question of right and., equity involved which it may be weir to consider. . A . : A -prominent railroad man of Portland, reoentfy herej says that he believes that not only are the laws of Montana, Wash ington and Minnesota opposed to the consolidation, but that It win be found that the United States laws are also against It. Looking at the matter from cne standpoint, no doubt the consolida tion would be of Immense advantage to the two corporations. An army of ex pensive employes would be dismissed, millions of dollars in operating expenses saved, and millions of dollars earnod be cause of the lack of cutthroat competi tion. There aro certain conditions under which such a combination of railroads might be operated with profit Ho their owners and with Justice to the public, but would they be so operated after the gigantic combine was formed? Would the temptation of piling up great profits be kept in check sV that the interests of the public would be served lm equity and Justice? The history of the old Iowa Trunk Line and Tripartite pools would rather point to the iwerse. Proper com petition Is the lit Ktt all business and the lack of It In railroad service Is the Injury of the people. That corporations have no souls Is a truism that needs no comment, and railroad olllcers seemingly at times are as soulless as the companies they serve. The franchise of eminent do main granted railroad corporations makes them in a measure amenable to the will of the people, und while there Is no one but desires to see the railroads make good earnings, as the general prosperity of the country depends largely upon their prosperity, because they permeate every community, and every branch of business under mtodarn methods is more or less based on transportation, yet there are limits which must toe observed. The Northern (Pacific Is one of the land grant roads, with whose history all are familiar. Without entering Into de tails, sultlca it to say that it received mn.'ions of acres of the most valuable land in the West, and many have thought that had that property been properly handled a receivership, even In these hard times, would not have been neces sary. Be that aa It may, the public has a right to expect that the provisions of Its existence as an independent public carrier too carried out. A court of equity would probably take this view, to -say not'hl'ng of the conflict with the state con stitution of Montana alone, which pro vides that competing lines of railroad thall not be consolidated. Suppose re sort Is had to a company organized in New Jersey which shall buy and hold title to those roads, it would be but a sub terfuge which the courts would not b Justified tn sustaining. (Furthermore, Section B of the Interstate commerce act reads us follows: "That it shall be un lawful for any common carrier subject to the piiovlslons of this act to enter into any contract, agreement, or combination Kith any other common' carrier or car riers for the pooling of freights of differ ent and competing railroads, or to divide between them the aggregate or net pro ceeds of the earnings of such railroads, or any portion thereof; and in any case of an agreement for the pooling of freights as aforesaid, each day of its continuance shall toe deemed a separate offense." The underlying principle of this section of the act Is the maintenance of proper competition To consolidate two tines df railroad which are parallel through am Immense belt of territory and In the same sUUes would wipe out all com petition between them and would be the strongest kind of a pool of their net earnings. A prominent lawyer In speak. lng of tbe matter gives it as bis opinion Highest of all in Leavening Power. Latest U. S. Gov't Report 1 1 w cy ArA"f rMfrr?rr nin"7 PRICE, FIVE CENTS that such a combination as the one con templated would not only be an Infraction cf the constitution of Montana, but also a direct violation of the spirit of the interstate commerce act. The doctors having in charge the pro. posed deal might well look into this fea ture of the case, and Oregon, will keep her eyes on the progress of events and the eftct it will have- or htr commerce and growth. THE KING OF SPAIN. Scone months ago I was In Spain and had h opportunity of going in and out of Itihe Royal Pallt.cs each day for up wards of a week. On, 'Che majority of my visits I wasi fortunate emoush to see te little king, wltlh tils mtfther, the Queen Regenit, land sometimes1 the two young princesses. Alfutilso Is a clever-looking! littla Iboy, protemiaturally eharp ovef most tlhlnga. It is quite amusing to watch the dignified, man'nw to -which the) youthful (king responda to the acclama tions' and saJutiatlns of the crowd wihen he is out driving. JuSt about 2:30 every afternoon ifne. royal carriage, preceded by two outTKd;rs, emerges from tlhe gate-" way of tlhe very fine old palace tut Mad rid, Alfonso and his mother eeat-e-d side by side, she wttii her eye glasses, for she Is ntinr-eSg'htod, surveying! everything around, and he, sitting bolt upright, self possesscd and grave. For to young a, dhlld he is well on in his studies, speak ing English, Flrench, Italian and even German wl'Uli the utmost fluency. Un bouUt-etdXy he has a most devoted mother! yet his childhood cannot be so happy as) would be that of one of less exalted sta tion, for the Spanish etiquette is so se vere that he caji have no playmates, and cannot even play with his slaters as boys of humbler blrtlh could do. ToyB, no matter how coetly they are, cannot take the place- of companions. By the by, most of his toys are eent out from Eng land, and 'the young king has also an English govermiaa. In addition) to this the private secrcuary to the Queen Ra gent is an Irishman iby birth. These were facts wthtch much surprised me in the very formal and. rigid etiquette of tho Spandtih court. It is much to be hoped that the youthful Alfonso will not de velop any troublesome qualities, for the court ruUs will not allow of pu-tdEhment for any breach of etlquetite by a royal personage. Lady Mary in the Woman at Home. CHARMED AWAY HIS SENSES, Lewlston Journal. It las been, ea'ld that a pretjty and witiiy young woman is mistress of the world and can. have everything she wants and a sodw-tounitaln operator In -Portltind, be lieves lit. As the Express tells the fttory, . he was busy aibotft the fountain Ithe other evening hen two visions ' of loveliness presenlted themselves before him. One of them demanded an orange - phosphate. The other lan, equally deiiecltalble com pound. As the deck was touBy preparing ithe beverages one of the visions turned to her companion and in Ithe most dulcet tones sild: "I wonder where the other handBoime citric Is t-hiat used- -to be he-re." There was a strong accent on the "other," and the clerk, who heard every" word, atraight'ened hiB shoutd-erst held his head up and beamed as he presented the fair customers with two of the most care fully prepared concoctions ever drawn from a soda fuclL'oiry. They gazed at him. roguelsMy as they drank, with apparent allmlratlon and: then trlppwd merrily out of the store, having the clerk la such a beatific condition that It Wtes at least ten minutes ere he realized thlait the two ad miring damans hod unfortunately forgot ten to leave behind them the price oi their drlnkfc!. DOGS VERSUS GODS. One of the sweet girl typewriters of a prominent assistant general passenger agent of Chicago the ofther day took ac caslon to write, supposedly from dicta- ; tloih in answer to the Inquiry of a hunter whether dogs were carried in passenger cars: ' "Yes, sir, gods under proper restrictions will be carried in all our baggage cars." The blasphemous transposition of let ters has so far cotlt her two pounds of candy and a box of gum in the vain hope that the mistake would not be made known outside - the leaky passenger offi cial's department. WILLING TO BE CONTAMINATED. Rev. Dr. eteenthly Yes, my beloved hearers, money is the root of all evil. And . now a collection will toe taken to make up the arrears In your pastor's salary. The Lord loveth a cheerful giver. PREPARED FOR ANY (EMERGENCY. St. Peter What have you in that grip, young man? , New Arrival Oh, 1 thought I would come prepared for anything, so I Just brought an asbestos suit along. IN THE ART MUSEUM. , He (stopping before ia collection of an cient musical instruments) This is the ancient lyre. She (looking Innocently and inquiringly at him) Which one? . A YOUNG BUSINESS MAN TALKS. Mr. H. Harris, vice-president of the Northwest Syrup Refinery, Is a successful young business man. He says: At the age of twenty I took my first life insurance, and after paying for it for ten years I have no hesitancy In saying that I consider it a serious mistake on the part of any young man to think that he can use his means to better advantage than to place a portion of them in such an excellently managed life insurance company as the Equitable has proved Itself to be. The amount It has cost me Is a mere trifle compared to the satisfac tion It Is constantly giving me. I con sider my life Insurance among3t my most valuable assets, and I shall add to it from time to time." The Equitable Life is the strongest and best managed company. L. Samuel, Ell gene Samuel, special agents; HHf