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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-25

We all seek happiness: that which
brings the most happiness, real or
fancied, that we do: if a man finds
his happiness III gambling he gam
bles, if woman in gadding about she
gads about: if merchant in selling
goods, or mechanic in turning out
good work, or a hotel keeper in set
ting a good table, or canneryman
in packing good salmon, or another
man in making money, or anything
else that any one does whether he
plays poker or breaches the gospel,
he is doing what he is doing because
he takes more pleasure in that than
he would in doing any thing else. If
you who read this and very likely
differ and disagree with what it says
knew of any place where all things
being equal you thought you would
have more happiness, you would leave
husband or wife or business or house
or property or anything else, and go
there. The fact that you stay here
fifteen minutes or fifty years shows
that during that time you didn't
know of any other place where you
thought you could be as happy as you
are here.
People stay where they are, whether
Astoria or Asia, for variety of rea-
sons with which they fool or justify
themselves, but whether from hope
or fear or courage or cowardice or ava
rice or timidity or what the fancied
influence, the real reason applylNg to
all ages, classes and conditions is
the pursuit and desire of happiness;
that phantom that eludes those who
seek it most diligently: that has been
sought by all from Adam down to
Geo. Francis Train, and that will be
followed by the millions who will
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-25
Go to JeR's for oysters.

When You want a Stove OF q Range
call on John A. Montgomery.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-25

Cheaper than ever, at John A. Mont
gOmery's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-25

Ludlow's Ladies' $500 Fine Shoes
also Flexible Hand turned French Kids
AFT 2. j. GooDMAN's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-05-25
Rec
Stoves and Ranges.

And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa-
loon, cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
lr REsrs w1rH ooNaREss.
What Bayard Has to Say About War
with Germany.

NKw YoRx, Jan. 1.-THE Herald's
Washington special saws: Secretary Bay
ard, speaking with friend few days ago
regarding the attacks made upon him for
permitting the Germans 10 occupy Samoa,
said: .The stnte Department has done all
that Il can do IN regard 10 Samoa. All the
correspondence with Germany in relation
70 the situation there. including the alleged
abuse,of the American residents in the is
land. IL now in possession Of Congress.
Some OF IL was sent there more than year
ago Anv further action must necessarily
come from Congress. The American con-
aul several months aeo made a request for
a man.of-vnr and Secretary Whitney has
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
ESCAPE CUT OFF.
Thrilling Scenes About a Blazing
st. Paul Building.


Sr. PAUL, MINI, Jan. 1s.-At a quarter
past three o'clock this afternoon fire was
discovered in the basement of the four
story general Office building Of the Chicago,
St Paul. Minneapolis and Omaha railroad,
on the corner Of Fourth and Wakontn
streets. Before warning could be given,
even TO those on the first floor, the flames
had entered the stairway In the central
part of the building, and the halls
were filed with smoke so that the
only avenue OF escape was through the
windows. The one hundred or more cm-
ployes on tho second, third and fourth
floors were also cut oil from escape by the
stairway, and, as there were no fire.
escapes attached 70 the building. they
were compelled TO await the arrival OF
ropes and ladders. Two or three engines
were on the scene n few minutes after the
alarm was turned in, but IL was twenty
flye minutes before ladder-trucks arrived
and rescued the inmates Of the upper
stories, who were driven out on balconies
and window-sills by the flames and smoke
All OF the occupants Of the upper stories
escaped by means OF ropes and lad
dsrs except two or three who. in their fear
ana hnNiety IOT oatety, Juupeu W tuo
ground before the ladders arrived. Fred.
NorrIshman, a messenger boy, jump
cd from the second floor aud was badly
bruised. Fred. Peterson, telegraph op-
orator. jumped aud would have been killed
had he not alighted on the shoulders OF an
other man. AS it was his skull was frac-
tured. and he was taken home insensible.
William Jones was badly bruised by
jumping from the second story. A.
&. Race, OF the engineers Office had a
leg broken. C. W. johnson, chief engineer,
attempted to slide down a water-pipe,
which gave way, and he fell. receiving
some severe bruises. J. H. Beck, a tele-
graph operator, and Fred 81 ker, clark,
were more or less burned blythe flames while
endeay oring to get out some of the records.
The fire originated in the paper room, To-
Gated in the basement The damage will
roach about $50, 900. Tho insurance is
covered by general policy in the Homo
Insurance Company of New York Of
$50, ,00O in London on the property of the
entire road.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
TURNED TO STONE.
sorange Eject Of AIkaii Water ON a Bur.
led Corpse.

srrange Eject OF AIkali Water ON bur-
led Corpse.
WINNIPEG. MAN, Jan. 1S.-A remarkable
case Of what Is alleged to be petrifaction
has just come to light. Sixteen years ago
a hn.f-breed named Rolade buried his wife
about twenty mics from this city. A few
days ago he, with some friends, exhumed
the remains, intending to carry them to
another burying place Upon opening
the coffin the body was found perfectly
preserved, the eyes and mouth being
partly open and the hair quite black and
natural. When an attempt was made to
lift the remains It was found quite impos-
sible. ms they were completely petrified-
Examination showed that small spring
OF alkali water had been running through
the coffin and the action Of the water on
he remains had caused petrifcation. AS
sistance was procured and the remains
raised to the surface and transferred to
the city, where they were weighed. The
weight was found to be 100 pounds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
sTANLEY's MOVEMENTS
As He Relates Them to the Arab.
Tippoo Tib.
Tho Explorer All Right Up to the Middle
Of August, And Meandering About
Somewhere in the wIids Of
Africa, and In Good
Health.

BRUssELs, Jan. lG.-The following lot
ter. written by Henry NJ. Stanley, has
been received In this city;
BONA or BoNALYA, MuRETfA, Aug. IT.
SHRIKH H6MED- BES- AHoMKD = From
his good friend, Henry II. Stanley. Many
salaams 10 you. hope that yon are In as
good health as l am, and that you havere-
mained In good health since left the Con-
60. have much to say TO you, but hope
l shall see you face 10 face before many
days. ! reached here this morning
with one hundred and thirty Wang.
wana. three soldiers an i sixty-slx
natives belonging TO EmIn Pasha 1t Is
now eighty two days since left Emin
Pasha ON tho Nyanza. only lost three
men all the way. Two were drowned and
tho other decamred. I found tho white
men who were looking for Emin Pasha
quite well. The other white man, Casatl,
Is also we'll. Emin Pasha has ivory in
abundance thousands Of cattle and sheep,
goats and fowls and food OF all kinds.
found him very good aud kind man. He
gave all our white and black men mum.
bors OF things. His libernlity could not
be exceiled. His sol lliers blessed our
back men for their kindness Ia COM
ing 80 far TO show them tho way. Many
OF them were ready 20 follow me out OF the
country, but asked them TO stay quiet
few months that might return and fetch
tho other men and goods left at YAM
bunga. They prayed TO God that He
would give me strength 20 finish my work.
May their prayer be hearl. And now, my
friend, what are you going to dor We
have gone the road twice over. We know
where II is bad and whore IL Is good, where
there Is plenty Of food and whers there
Ia none, whero nll the camp are and whore
we shall sleep and rest. am waiting 70
hear your words. II you go with mo, 1t is
well. I leave Il 20 YOU. | will stay here
ten days aud will then proceed slowly.
will move hence to Big Island. two hours
march from here above this place. There
are plenty OF houses there, aud plenty OF
food for the men. Whatever you have to
say to mo. my ears will DO open, with a
good heart as II has always been toward
you. Therefore. " you come. come quick-
ly, for on the ei ,venth morn ing from this
well, but | left them all behind except my
servant William. who Is with me.
HENRY II. STANLEY.
sheik Hamed Ben -Mahomed, TO whom
the above letter Is addresyed, is the Arab
TIpnoo lib. The letter, which was taken
20 Stanley Falls by n messenger. and
which reached Brussels by post last night,
is tho only one from Stanley that has
reached tho coast OF Africa. number OF
othcr letters which the messenger con-
veyed 10 Stanley Falls still remain there,
but tits expected that they will arrive In
Europe In two OF three months.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
LOUISA, LAWRENCE KY. JANUARY "a, 1899.
APPALLING ACCIDENT.
More Than twenty Men Hurled to .
Horrible Death by the Breaking Of q
Draw Bridge Near spottsville, Ky.

More Than twenty Men Hurled to
Horrible Death by the Breaking Of
Draw Bridge Near spottsviile, Ky.
EVANSVILLE, ISD., Jan. 20.-The diff
culties between tho bridge contractors at
spottsvflle, KY, and the Louisville, st.
Louis and Texas railroad had most trag-
ic termination this aftern oon at O'Clock,
when the draw broke in twain. precipitat-
ing about forty employees into the river,
more tn IN one-half Of whom were drown
cd before assistance could reach them. A
slight retrospect Is necessary to under
stand the accident. Since the completion
Of the bridge, about ten days since there
has been trouble between the
contractors and the road as
to the terms Of the contract and pay
ment for the work. Last week the first L.,
St L. e. 7. train advertised that 1t would
make its mliden trip to Henderson, but
when IL reached Spottsville IL found the
draw thrown open, by order OF the con-
tractors. and the train couldn't pass. The
railroad authorities atonce appealed to the
courts OF Henderson, and an injunction
was granted against further interference
with the traffic Of the road until the full
equities of the case had been decided.
This decision was rendered yesterday,
granting the temporary injunction, and
the road announced that its first train
would cross the bridge to- morrow morning.
This brings the matter down to this after
| noon. 1t seems that the men, to the num-
ber Of about forty, and acting under in
siructions from the contractors, had gath
cred upon the draw, and placed upon each
end Of 1t a number Of heavy rails. intend
ing to obstruct the train in this way to-
morrow, and not violate the courts
instructions by opening the draw.
Just before four o'clock this after
noon the Bowling Green packet "Gen-
ernl Dawes" bound for this city, whistled
for the draw to be opened, that 1t might
pass through. There was a prompt re-
sponse, and. while all of the contractors
men were still standing upon the ponderous
draw, 1t swung open, aad the steamer
passed into the opening. But just as she
| got beneath the bridge, there was dull,
strange creaking, which came from the
| powerful draw, and the next instant the
passengers on theDawes saw the great wing
of the bridge break into two parts. immedi-
ately over the center of the pier upon
which 1t rested, and both wings, with their
weight Of iron and human beings. plunged
downward, distance OF forty feet and in
an instant sink beneath the surface amid
wild shrIeks from the doomed workmen
and lamentations Of the spectators. Many
Of the unfortunates had their limbs and
necks broken before the draw reached the
water, and all being thrown downward
upon the iron track and beams, or, en-
tangled in its debris, were borne down,
| never IN isa aDain
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
An Oil Iank Bursts.

ESGLEwooD, ILL, Jan. 2l-This after
noon q large oil tank at South Chicago,
containing twenty thousand barrels Of
crude oil, burst spilling all the oil on the
ground, and it is now running in every di-
rection, and great fears are felt that the
oil will take fire and do great damage.
These tanks are at the end Of the Lima
pipe line, and five of them each contain
now thirty thousand barrels. The loss on
the burst tank and oil is estimated at
S1O 600
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Jbrsa,ened with Iyrebino.

PITrsBuRGH, Pa, Jan. 20.-A Charleston
wv. Val special TO the Dispatch says:
Frank Dickson, arrested at Luraya few
days ago for wrecking Chesapeake and
Ohio train, near this city, on October 26,
was brought to this city before daylight
and lodged in Jail. Organized mobs OF
railroad men are expected here to lynch
the prisoner, and two military companies
are in readiness to repel them.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
IaIsuraphsrs, SUNDAY School.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Jan. GA novel
Sunday school has been organized among
the telegraph operators Of the Nashville
Chattanooga and St Louis railroad. At
two O'Clock every Sunday morning the
school is called to order by the superin-
tendent Operator Bramblet, who tele-
egraphed his order from Wartrace. After
prayer and the reading OF q chapter from
the Bible, all Of which is done over the wire
questions are asked the class by Operator
Bramblet and the first man to answer cap
lures the circuit,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
.coni,,.s .Il,, R,ioo sen,,ooed IvIce.

WINCHESTER. VA, Jan. IS The jury in
the Ridenour murder case were out one
hour, and brought in verdict of not
guilty. Immediately loud cheers arose
from the great crowd assembled. Ridenour
has been twice convicted and sentenced to
be hanged. Upon the judge discharging
the prisoner, crowds pressed around him
to congratulate him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
freed BY a Bear.

PARKERsBURG, W. VA, Jan. 2o.-sol
English, of Pocahontas County, went bear
hunting a few days since. He came across
huge specimen in narrow mountain
pass very unexpectedly. The bear charged
the hunter, who took to his heels and
climbed tree just in time to escape the
hear. The bear kept English ''up tree
for hours, until he had yelled himself
hoarse. Fortunately hunter heard his
yells and came to his relief about dark
and killed the bear, which weighed over
$50 pounds.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
missionaries n,assacred.

ZANZIBAR, Jan. 1s.-During the attack
on the German missionary station at Tugu
the insurgents massacred four German
missionaries, one Of whom was woman.
Three missionaries fell into the hands Of
the Arabs and nre held for ransom. One
of the prisoners is n woman. The Admiral
commanding the German squadron has
landed force at Dar-es-Salam for tho
purpose Of garrisoning the place.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
,haraed vim WreekInq a Iraln.

JHARLEsroN. W. Va, Jan. la-A man
named Frank Dickson, a former resident Of
Wayne County. was arrested at Roanoke,
Va, Thursday, on a charge Of having
wrecked a passenger train opposite this
city some months ago at which time the
conductor and fireman and train were
burned up Dickson will be brought to
this city soon. He claims that he can
nrove in alfbi t.ts
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Educational Enthusiasm.

WICHITA. KAs., Jan. ia factional
fight is in p gress in this county over the
location OF a school-house. A building
erected at Manchester was burned down
by those favoring county site. An cleo
tion was then ordered, and during its
progress general fight with knives and
revolvers occurred, in which several men
were seriously injured, among them ono
OF the school directors.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
ReuubIIcan Soldier Leaque.

BLOOMINGTON. Ill. Jan. 1.-THE first
local society Of the Republican Ssldiers'
League has been organized here 1t is In
tended to organize local Posts or Assem-
blies OF the order throughout the State,
and to organize departments in every
State and Territory. The organization is
avowedly political, its expressed object
being to further, politically, the interests
OF Republican soldiers.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Conspiracy 10 DeIraud.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 17.-August Weaver
and Catharine Miller, OF this city, were
arrested to-day ON the charge OF conspir-
acy to defraud the Government. A pension
had been granted some time ago to Laura
Weaver and check for 81, 700 was sent to
her in Baltimore, when It was learned that
Mrs. Weaver had been dead for over
year, and that Catherine Miller was per-
sonating the deceased.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
sIeens win His Ewes Omen.

CozApDALE, o., Jan. 1S-Aibert Sears,
eight years old, and a son Of Thomas
Sears. has eyes OF most peculiar kind.
When sleeping he can close his eyes for
only brief period, no longer than any
one does in winking involuntarially.
This, however, docs not interfere with his
sight or work, and he attends school regu-
larly and is a good scholar.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
/. .AIedicine NAV modify som

-. Medicine may modify some Of
your symptoms, my friend, said the
doctor, rs he wrote u prescription,
"but nothing except a change in your
habits will bring permanent relief.
You don't take enough exercise" /"
"Don't take enough exercisee" ex-
claimed the astonished visitor, with his
eyes staating from his head why,
good heavens, doctorl I've been the
chairman of the committee for collect
ing the PASTORS salary for nearly
eleven years. Chicago Tribune.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Boyco.ieu BY a Trust.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 17.-Dealers in wood
enware have formed trust and in con-
nectlon with the Manufacturers' "asso-
ciationn are seeking 70 crush out a firm
which refuses to enter the combination.
The trust affects clothesplns, washboards
and all similar articles Of domestic use.
The object. Of course. is to force mp prices.
John Farley g. Co., the boycotted firm, will
invoke the grand hry's aid.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
The Pope and american Catholics

RoME, Jan. ls-The Moniteur denies
that the Pope has admonished the Amer
can bishops on account Of tho progress of
Socialism among American Catholics. On
the contrary, the paper says His Holiness
has eulogized the religious zeal and activ-
ity displayed by Catholics in America.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
passenuer and FreIoht Collide.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Jan. 2o-A passen,
ger train on the East Tennessee road ran
into freight train at RAIDERS Station last
evening. Engineer zeck Burson and Fire.
man Will Hiser, of this city, and Rufus
Patty, of johnson City, were killed, and
several others were slightly wounded.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
crushed 10 Death Ia a Mine.

NEWARK, O., Jan. 1e.-Mr. Kreager, one
OF the proprietors OF the Camel Coal Mine,
in Hopewoll Township this county, while
at work In tie mine, yesterday, was crushed
by falling rock, aud died shortly after
l,ait, O. r-Asf.uad
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Youna Woman,s strange Choice.

OMAHA. NRB., Jan. 20.-Miss Louise
Zimmerman, aged eighteen years, daugh-
ter of prominent liquor dealer, eloped
with one OF her fathers drivers, an old,
bal -headei man named Darnick. She
was engaged to be married to young,
rich and handsome man. Her father Is on
the trail.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Rand oI IuxsniIa Rurnlars.

MIYxIAroLIs, MINI, Jan. 1s.-Last
night five small boys, in knee pants, the
oldest not yet fifteen years old, and the
youngest barely ten, were caught in an
attempt to burglarize n confectioner's
store in this city. They will probably be
sent to the reform school. -.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24

WASHINGTON, Jan H.--The President
has been petitioned to retire the post
master at Shrub Oak, N. Y, from active
service. and grant him liberal pension
for the remainder Of his life. He was ap-
pointed In 1871.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Sluuusd for Charity Funds.

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 2l-Marion Swofiord
circulated subscription in aid Of Thomas
Cochrane, collecting $40. and also had his
own weeks wages. This morning he was
found lying unconscious in the street. hav-
ing been sand -bagged and robbed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Noted Sinner Dead.

MUNICH, Jan. 17.-Mad. lima Di Murska,
the singer, died here to-day in extreme
poverty. Her daughter who was heart
broken at the loss Of her mother, commit
ted snicide by taking poison. lima Di
Murska was one of the Dest-known sing
ers in the world
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Nav York Chanel al Geltysburo.

GETrYsBuRo, PA, Jan. 1.-THE site for
the New York State Chapel to be erected
on this battlefield. was fixed to-day. 1t
is in the Southern portion Of the Soldiers
National Cemetery, on the hill where tho
summer-house now stands. The proposed
building is to cost 500. 900, 500, 900 of which
has been subscribed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Goes 10 chin.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17-C. /. Gould, chief
engineer ON the Cleveland and Marietta
railroad, has been engaged by Chicago
firm to go to Chill South America, to do
the engineering Of a six-million- dollar
railroad contract.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24

MoNrroELLo, ILL, Jan. 1T.-Harrison
Dawley was terribly lacerated by a dog at
his home in Rochester, and died to-day Of
a fully developed case of hydrophobia in
great agony in spite of the best medical
shill that attended him.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24

WORCESTER. MASS, Jan. 16--At thu
twenty first annual meeting Of the Wo-
mans Board Of Missions here to-day, the
fraasurcr's report stated receipts in lega-
,,ies and donations during the year Of ssa,.
pil u.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24

BAIriMoRE, Jan. 1L-Apr,ther fight be-
tween police steamer and syster pirates
occurred at the mouth Of Chester river, in
Maryland. After lighting two hours the
pirates were routed.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24
Ia prevenl alonopolies.

ALBANY, N. V, Jan. IA bill entitled
'An Act to Prevent Monoplies" was intro
duced in the State Senate to-day. 1t Is
aimed at Trusts, and embodies the princi-
pies laid down in Judge Barrett's recent
decision against the Sugar Trust
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1889-01-24

LONDON. Jaa. 49, AN explosion Of iire-
damp occurred to-day in the Hyde coll
liery, near Manchester. Seven bodies have
been taken from the mine. One hundred
persons are still entombsd.