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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
SLIGHT ODDS.
A Little story with n Large Moral
One Man who Knew hts
Own Business.

"NO. my dear" said the venerable keeper
Of a country store TO timid little girl whose
head scarcely came MP to the level Of the
counter. mo. my dear. we haven't any red
flannel, but we have some FIRST rate New Or
leans molasses." Softly limiting that she
didn't think that would answer the purpose
quite rs well, the child went her way in
search Of the article she wanted.
Have you BENS0N'S CAPCINE PLAS-
TERS2'' asked gentleman Of a certain drug
gist whose name could be Eiven were it de-
sired. Il am troubled just now with touch
Of my old friend. the lumbago, and the Ben
sons Plaster seems to 90 to the spot almost as
soon as it touches the skin"
mot at present" replied the druggist. gen
ially but, We have lots Of plasters just as
good. There is Allcock's, the capsicum and
others-won't one Of them do as well?"
MY dear sir" retorted the gentleman.
with a slight show Of temper. 'I say nothing
against those articles. but I am a business
man, and always ask for precisely what
want. and for nothing else. may enlighten
you, however. whom say that sometime ago,
for another disease, Of which the Capcine has
since cured me, 1 tried all those you mention.
with no apprecisble benefit. They are inefi-
cient, every one Of them. the meanest act Of
the proprietOrs Of some Of them being this
that they make plasters with similar soupd
ing names TO deceive the unwary into beliey-
Ing they are the same Thing. Experience
taught me the difference. III go to the next
man in your line. Good day"
Bo on our guard against limitations. The
genuine has the word CAPCINE cut eleaaly
in the middle Of the plaster. All others are
impositions.
Seabury a johnson. Chemists, New York.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

-IS the coming congress Texas will
use every effort that a united con-
gressional delegation can use 10 pro-
cure an appropriation for the i'm
provement OF the Galveston bar. The
same arguments used in that ex-
IRENE corner of the union apply with
equal force IN this northwestern
section. IL anything the need is
greater for Columbia improvement.
The Lone Star state realizes that con-
centration is necessary, and the frit-
;ering away OF possible congressional
appropriations in an attempt to pla-
cate all portions OF the state is recog-
n;zed as mistaken policy. There is
an example in this thai Oregon would
DO well 20 initiate
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

UNDER date of October 2Sth, the
\. Y. TribURe'S London correspon-
dent writes: Il received last night a
letter bearing the post mark of San
Francisco, October 10, P. M.-fifteen
days from the Pacific coast to the
banks of the Thames.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
NOTICE.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THR
~ partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned, i'm the blacksmith business
under the firm name of Merrill and Mc(Sre-
gOr. in the city of Astoria, Oregon. is this
day dissolved by mutual consent, All ac-
counts due the firm are 10 be paid 10 T. s.
Merrill, and the said Merrill will paw al
debts against the said firm.
4. S. MERRILL,
w. K. MCGREGOR.
Astoria. Nov, 10th, 1888. I7-1wk
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

ENGLISH doctors are entering on a
crusade against the consumption OF
canned goods, inveighing against
their alleged unhealthfulnesS. There
Is little doubt that if not properly
packed. acid fruits and vegetables
may be unhealthful
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

BATH continues to be the great
center of shipbuilding in Maine, and
turns out this year ii ships, barks,
! brig, 80 schooners, Z sloops and 9
steamers, a total tonnage of 10000, or
about the same as last year. The
total tonnage built IN the state this
year is about 60009.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
NOTICE.

A Ii PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
n against the Astoria Box and l. Mtg
Co. of Astoria. Ogn., are requested TO pre-
sent them 10 the Pres't, Il. +. Meade. in AS
tOria. and all persons indebted 10 the Co.
will make immediate settlement. Notice is
also given that said company has by resolu-
tions duly passed authorized the dissolution
of said company and the division OF its prop
erty among its stockholders.
T. r. MEADE, Pres't.
Astoria. Nov, l6. 1888. I7-3t
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

THE idols worshipped 10y the
heather of Africa and India are near
ly all manufactured in England. and
pay a very handsome profit. 1t is
stated that the commercial value of
the brass and cast iron gods shipped
10 heather lands far exceeds that of
the Bibles, books and tracts which
reach the same destination.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

THE Mormon apostles own and run
a bank, street railroads, and opera
house and a mammoth trading post
IN Salt Lake City. control the Utah
Central railroad and collect S500.O0O
a year in tithes from the faithful fol-
lowers Of the Church of the Latter
Day Saints.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

THE Netc York Tribune advocates
q law Tor the collection OF statistics
Of the wealth brought 10 America 10y
immigrants from the old world. 1t
thinks We may be getting more gold
into the country from the pockets of
immigrants than from our mines.
In past years 25,0O0.000 Immigrants
have come to our shores. If they
average $40 in gold for each person
there is an addition OF S5O0,OO0,0OO to
the country's capital. The income
yearly from this source alone would
perhaps pay the interest on S400.000.-
900 OF the public debt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

New YORK papers report that edi-
bles of all kinds are advancing in
price, and that advocates of domestic
economy are melancholy. Good beef
is becoming scarce, and is going
higher.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

TIE Memphis, Tenn, Aoaldncht
says that a census Of southern editors
shows two captains, seventeen majors
seven generals and 1926 colonels.
There are no privates and no officers
below the rank of captain.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20

MIDDLEBURY. Vt, talks of putting
q marble slab in It's new town hall.
with a record of the towns inventions.
Ii claims The circular saw, the wool
picking machine, power looms, saw
lng marble 10y sand. water, and soft
iron. welding cast-steel and making
door and window sash by water
power
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
ASTORIA, OREGON:
An TNwELC0ME ASSERTION.

THE iconoclasts viii not leave a
single cherished belief. Not content
with destroying the illusions OF an
tiquity and settled opinions of later
times, according to cynical Stats
ticiEns who have been rummaging in
the Washington archives, it is now
alleged that La Fayette, when about
TO come TO this country and do battle
against the minions of tyranny,
made Silas Deane, the American min
lister at Paris with Ben Franklin, sign
a contract that he should be made a
major general, and be paid so much a
month from the time he left la belle
France If there is any one idea
more than another in regard to our
history firmly fixed in the American
mind, it is that La Fayette, the young,
impulsive. patriotic La Fayette, few
from France TO succor the Continent
ais. and from the impulses OF a noble
nature gave personal and material aid
10 the infant colonies IN their struggle
FOR independence. The documents
now alleged TO have been produced
place him in the same light as the
Hessians who came over here TO whip
MS back into submission, at so much
a day We do not believe that La
Fayette story; we don't want to be-
lieve it; ii Is infinitely preferable to
retain the first and more fragrant
memory; and to picture Lafayette
as gallant young Frenchman who
came as did hundred -Steuben
and DeKalb from Germany, Kosci-
usko from Poland -toaid the cause
OF liberty, and TO fight, and If need
be. 10 die in her defence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
MEETING NOTICE.

WNHE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
II the stockholders of the Pythian Land and
Building Association Will be held in Pythian
Castle. on Wednesday December 9Th 1855.
Immediately after the adjournment Of AstOr
Lodge No. 6. X. of p, for the election Of OFF,
GERS for the ensuing year, and the transaction
ofsuch other business as may come before
the meeting.
Z. A. MOVES Secretary.
Astoria, Nov. 9, 1883. dtd
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
Stockholders Meeting.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ annual meeting Of the stockholders OF
the Masonic Land and Building Association
will be held at the Office Of Capt. Geo, Fla
vel. in Astoria. Oregon, on Wednesday. Dec.
18Th, 1888. at the hour Of I II. NJ. for the pur-
pose Of electing five directors and transact
ing such other business as may legally come
before the meeting.
J. w. GEARHART.
Secretary.
Astoria. Nov. 18th, 1888. d-td
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
Delinquent CITY Taxes.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT /.
~ the undersigned, Chief OF Police. have
been furnished with warrant from the
City Council requiring me 10 collect the tax
es assessed for the year 1883. and now delin-
quent upon the list and make return OF the
same within sixty days. All parties so in
debied will therefore please take notice and
govern themselves accordingly.
G.. w. LOUGHERH,
Chief of Police.
Astoria. OREGON. October 18th. 1859.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
PLUMBING.
Gas and Steam Eitfina

noNE BY RUDDOCK & WHEELER. AT
IL fair rates. Also a complete stock OF
goods in our liOe. Estimates given and
work guaranteed.
CaSs street, in rear Of 1 o O r building,
next to Gas Co.'S Office.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
Notice of Dissolution.

NOTICE. OF UISS0Iutl0n.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
~ partnership heretofore existing between
Rudolph Barth and Michael Meyers has been
this day dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.
Barth will continue the business in his own
name and on his own account and will pay
AL debts and collect all accounts and notes
due the firm.
RUDOLPH BARTH
MICHAEL MEYER.
Astoria. Nov. I'd. 1888. d-SOd
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1883-11-20
To Rent

HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS. FURNI-
III ture for sale. Apply at Astorian Office
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
T'ELEGRAPHIC
a swindIer Caught.

Boston, 3.-James g. Langley, alias
Dr.. Langley, alias Henry Langley,
known throughout the county as King OF
"Peter Funks," was arrested on the ar
rival of the Fall River boat train. He
has for years been operating in leading
cities east and west as the promoter OF
stock jobbing operations, organized on
paper, io- swindling purposes. One
corporation" is the United States Con
struction and Investment Company;
another is tee Limited Live Stock Ex-
press Company. During the last five
years Langley organized score of bogus
concerns. A BOetenisL named Warrelt,
inveigled into one Of The enterprises, lost
500, 600 All of Langley's concerns
proved worthless, while his victims are
legion. Langley is supposed to have nu-
merous accomplices in various parts Of
the county Langley Is said 10 have
served term in the New York peniten-
tisIy, and also TO have several indict-
ments standing against him in the west.
The costly furniture and trappings Of the
Office of the construction company were
morLg aged SO Ee time since.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
One Experience from Many.

have been sick and miserable so
long and had caused my husband so
much trouble and expense, no one
seemed to know what allied me,
that l was completely disheartened
and discouraged. In this frame of
mind I got a bottle of Hop Bitters
and used them unknown to my fam
lily. 1 soon began to improve and
gained SO fast that my husband and
family thought it strange and IN
natural, but when l told them what
had helped me, they said, "HurIah
for Hop Bitters! long may they
prosper, for they have made mother
well and US happy" The Mother.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Russian Racket.

Moscow, "a banquet was given to
day in honor of Wagsnoff. press censor,
by foreign newspaper representatives.
There will be no ietes at ST. Petersburg
for the present. The Gar will not make
a state entry into that city.
Moscow, 1.-The Emperor and EN-
press drove to Sokolpike to-day to attend
the military fete. They we're not &C.
companied by an escort.
The municipal authorities will give q
grand dijeuner at Solkolniki to foreign
newspaper correspondents who attended
the coronation.
81. Petersburg, 4-Secret inquiry into
the riot which occurred in the streets of
st. Petersburg last monday evening,
shows it was instigated by nihilists.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05

sHILoH'S COUGH and Con,
sumption Cure is sold by US ca i
guarantee. 1t cures consumption.
Sold by z. G. Il. /. Drug store. az
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
A Cyclone.

Chicago, 4.-DatEy NewS Decatur
Ala: a cyclone in Bsrtner County OF
Sunday, demolished the houses on the
plantations of Betronment, Nicely, Will
denstone, Stiles, Turner and Mrs. Nei.
gan. One colored man was killed and
several other persons were wounded.
Galveston, Texas, 4.-Gfeenville spe-
eial: A tornado struck here last evening
in northWesterly direction with terrific
force. There were torrents Of rain fer
twenty minutes and the total destruction
seemed inevitable. A survey Of the city
shows $50 houses were blown down and
O large nun Der of old buildings more or
less Injured. Only one life was lost al
though several were seriously injured.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Lynching.

Des Moires, 8 A crowd Of about 1OG
men assembled at Winterset, Ia, shortly
after midnight this morning, and being
refused the jsil keys, broke in with crow.
bars and sledges. They then led out j
Hammer, held for the murder Of VIM.
Newell ore year ago, and hanged him to
tree in the court house square, bai
while he was struggling one of the moi
shot him through the heart. The party
fred volley and escaped on horseback
Little excitement,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Poisoned by Pie.

Chicago, 3.-Three families, mum ber-
ing twelve persons, pal took Of lemon
cream pie purchased to-day at bakery
and restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue,
and are all low very sick with symptoms
of poisoning. 1t is stated that sixty five
other persons ate of the same pie at the
restaurant during The day, but as all
were transient customers it is not known
whether or not they we're affected IL any
Way.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Desperadoes Done For.

Atlantic, Ia, 4.-Frank Brown and
John Anderson, two desperate members
of what is known as the Crooked Greek
Gang, pursued course ofintimidation in
the little town of Vista for three hours
on Sunday. firing revolvers promiscu-
ously and creating other forms of dis
turbance. Finally they were met by an
armed body of citizens and shot down.
Anderson is dead and Brown will die.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
BROWNS IRON BITTERS Is

BROWNS IRON BITTERS Is
a complete and sure remedy for
Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases requir-
ing a true, reliable, non-alcoholic
tonic. II enriches the blood, gives
new life to the muscles and tone
to the nerves.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Hostile Indians.

Tombstone, Ariz., ga party of seven
hostiles were seen yesterday near John
sons ranch, fifty miles east of Tomb
stone and forty north of the Sonora line.
They were going towards San Carlos
reservation and had evidently been driven
from Sierra Madrea. The hostiles fired
on herders, but the latter escaped un-
hurt.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
SOL N. Fremont ST., Baltimore

Sol N. Fremont ST., Baltimore
During the war 1 was in
juredinthe stomach by piece
of a shell, and have suffered
fromitever since. About four
yearsagoit brought on paraly-
sis, which kept me in bed six
months, and the best doctors
in the city said 1 could not
live. Isuffered fearfully from
indigestion, and for over two
years could not eat solid food
and for a large portion of the
time was unable to retain even
liquid nourishment. I tried
Browns Iron Bitters and now
after taking two bottles 1 am
able to get up and go around
and am rapidly improving.
G.. DECKER.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
Type Stickers.

Cincinnati, 4.-The thirty-frsl annual
meeting Of the Interna 10 nal Typogrsph-
ical Union Of the United States and Can
ada began here this morning. No bust.
ness Wss transacted. The afternoon will
be spent in trips 0 points of interest
aboIt the city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
A Short Course.

New York, S.-Hsnion says the Point
Pines ccurse is not three miles long.
Kennedy says it was a minute short,
Hanlon will wager $1,000 or $40 coo
that he can row the course be roWsd en-
Thursday in seventeen minutes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05

My hands acre co0ered aOitA little
dry ScGbS. They haze disappeared
and I'm better than I haze been tor
20 gears, from 1tSi1lg DR.. Benson S
Skin Cure" a. NJ. Noble, Selma
N. G., July 3, 80.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
NOFthward! Station. Southwark

a Freight Train leaves Ogden dailv
for Butte at sos an, giving daylight
ride through Cache Valley, and regular
freight train arrives daily at Ogden
LOB am. from Butte.
W. B BODDRI0Gg 8dct
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-06-05
new BOOT STORE!
Gee. PAYNE,

Who was for number of years with
James Payne, has just opened out in the
Boot and shoe Business
At No. 1850 First South St.. just west of
DinWoodeY's, where he will be pleased
10 wait upon his friends.
MT, James Payne will be in charge OF
ths Cutting Department.
Custom Work q Specially.
Call and see Mr.. Payne; he will give
you q Good Fit. my6
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-04-05

A DESPERATE GAMRLER.-An oc-
currence has lately transpired at
Nice, France. which Is near Monaco,
the great gambling centre Of Europe.
A notorious habitne Of the Casino
who had made his money principally
there, had set up an English vehicle.
a pair Of horses, tiger and all, and
cut quite a swell driving through the
neighborhood. One day he was rid
ing in the environs of town upon the
fine roads. his servant sitting upon
the raised box behind, who has been
feeling somewhat uneasy at not re-
eelvihg his wages for some time, see
ing his master quite alone, ventured
to ask him through the back window
If he would not make it convenient
to pay him. The master was in .
good humor, and asked:
How much is it, La Eeur p
"One hundred and twenty-five
livres, may it please you, monsieur"
"Very well, here it is, said the
master, spreading the sum in paper
currency upon the seat of the vehicle.
Now, La Fleur, have you a pack Of
cards with you ?"
Certainly" answered the obse-
quious lackey, II always carry them.
monsieur, producing the cards at
once.
THAT is well. Now I will be bank
er and you shall play against me. I
will take the front seat, the back one
shall serve for our table, you can look
through this back window"
The lackey assented to this, amused
at his masters condescension. Luck
was rather on the masters side. but
both men became quite eager in the
game, thinking of that and that only.
Little by little the footman's mon
ey was going until all that was left Of
his wages was FIVE livres. He began
to feel anxious when luck turned and
ae won the whole sum back with eye-
ry sou his master had about him.
Piqued at his loss the master wa
gered horse which the lackey won.
then its mate, next the harness. and
lastly the carriage itself. Luck ran
all one way, and the servant, La
Fleur, won everything. The master
took out his watch and put it down
against given sum. The cards were
shuffled, the lackey won.
II have nothing more, La Fleur;
You, have cleaned me out, said the
half-desPerate gambler.
The servant was il higH spirits at
his strange run Of luck.
Here are a hundred liyres, mon
sieur, stake them against your posi-
tion, if you win they are yours. If
you lose We change seats. 1
agreed"
Then the cards were shufied and
La Fleur won. The vehicle returned
to Nice with its former master sitting
in the servants box behind, La Fleur
inside.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1883-04-05
TAKING BoARDERs.

1T was a great scandal, - the neigh
bors said, that Miss Della should be
obliged to take boarders after all she d
been through gh; and heaven knows
boarders did not help body to work
out her salvation. And so much
money in the family, too, taking it by
small and large Wasn't her Uncle
Eben, over at Dover, we'll to do and
not chick of his own to care for. ex-
cept the boy he had adopted, who
was no credit to him2 1t was odd.
now, that man with poor relations
should take to a stranger when his
own flesh and blood were needy; but
sometimes it did seem as if folks had
more feeling for others than for their
own kith and kin. Then there were
wealthy cousins in the city, forehand-
ed and fashionable who were never
worth row Of pins to Della, and
there was her great uncle John !
widow larking on the continent. a
gambling at Baden Baden and trying
the waters of every mineral spring in
the three kingdoms, for no disease
under the sun but old age. She'd
been known to say that 'her folks
were too rich already, and probably
she would endow some hospital with
her property" Plainly. wealthy rel
atives were of no value to Miss Della.
To be sure, she had never seen her
great aunt since she was a child
when her uncle John had brought
her into their simple life for months
visit, with her French maid and
dresses, her jewels and follals, which
won the heart of her little namesake.
Since then uncle Johns widow had
become sort Of a gilded creation. al
ways young and always beautiful
for though Della had received little
gifts from time to time across the
seas for the last fifteen years, she had
neither heard or seen anything of the
being who had inspired her youthful
imagination, and was quite uncertain
if such person as Mrs. John Roger
son was in the land of the living.
Dead or alive she seemed to have
made no material difference in Delia's
humdrum life. After having nursed
her father through q long sickness.
che found that he had LETT a heavy
mortgage on the homestead, and her
mother and herself on the high road
to the poor house, unless they should
bestir themselves. As her mother
was already bed ridden, the stirring
naturally fell upon Della, and she ad-
vertised for summer boarders;
lT0OD board in the cunntry. bv he river
IL side, a. seven dollars a wesA. Iarve
chambers, broad piazEas, 6ne vices. berries
and new milk. One mile from the station.
address, DHLlA RoGEns0x, Croftsborongh.
Maine.
Cheap enough" commented an
elderly lady, who happened upoo Il
..Delia Rogers0n. An old maid I
suppose. Obliged to look out for her
SELF I've a good mind To try her
broad piazzas and new milk. If i
don't like it thereH be no harm
done"