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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
A MISTAKEN IDEA.
But a Very Common One With News
paper Reporters.


BLEW out the gas" is the daily
title of local item in the San Fran
cisco papers detailing the death by
sutfocation in some hotel or other in
San Francisco, of an unfortunate in-
male of one of the hotel rooms. The
/ papers usually go on to say that the
man or woman was from away over
yOnder, "from one of the COW coun-
ties" or from Oregon" and didn't
know enough, dodrot 'em, to turn of
the gas like civilized people, but Just
naturally blew it out, never having
seen gas before, and SO suffocated,
and served 'em right for their bloody
ignorance.
This kind of newspaper statement
and verdict has been going on SO
long that good many people accept
it as unquestioned and when "Blew
Out The Gas" mortuary item is read,
it is either with indifference, or else
sort of careless regret that the de-
funct didn't turn the gas off instead
of blowing it out.
THE Historian rises to remark that
the theory is mistaken one, and the
idea the reverse of the usual truth.
People don't, as a rule, blow out the
gas.
Whether from the COW counties
or from Oregon, they know what gas
is, and have seen it and know all
about turning it of. What
they oft times do is when turn
ing it off TO allow the shut
of to turn little way back again.
In a good many or bad many hotels
the gas fixtures are in such poor
shape that they are death traps.
They are old and worn out, and whom
one turns the gas off unless he or she
is careful, the little hand piece under
the burner will turn around Just
enough to allow gas to escape and
get in its deadly work during the
night.
1t is the parsimony of many hotel
keepers that causes death by BLEW
the gas out" and not the ignorance
or innocence of the hapless denizens
of their rooms.
Another thing: to blow out a
healthy gas jet is no easy matter. Try
it. Light the gas, full head on; now
blow, gently; It's like blowing a blaz-
ing fire; now blow again, harder;
still the light flares and burns; again,
with all your might, and out she
goes; but the effort is q considerable
one, and not one in thousand would
adopt such a troublesome plan, even
if they knew Lo better.
If the papers in large cities would
let go on this "blew out the gas"
racket and investigate some of the
hotels, they would find that many a
one who knew as much about gas as
the newspaper reporters has lost his
or her life through the failure of the
hotel proprietor to keep his gas burn
ers in proper condition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Chief Barry is back from the legis.
lature.
Councilman Welch returned from
Salem yesterday.
Col. s. G. Elliott, an old railroad
man and associated with Ben HolIa.
day in his early Oregon railroad
schemes, is down here, surveying.
State senator j. II. ID. Gray came
down from Salem yesterday morning.
He has his hands full of legislation
OF Importance, and returns tonight.
State senator Coggswell is in the
city. He represents Klamath, Lake
and Grant counties in the legislature,
about one-quarter of the state of Ore
gon, and is able to do it.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
Who Is Your Best Friend2

Your stomach of course. Why? Be-
cause if it is out of order you are one
OF the most miserable creatures liv-
ing. Give it q fair, honorable chance
and see if it is not the best friend you
have in the end. Don't smoke in the
morning. Don't drink in the morn
ing. II you must smoke and drink
wait until your stomach is through
with breakfast. You can drink more
and smoke more in the evening and
it will tell on you less. If your food
ferments and does not digest right
if you are troubled with Heartburn,
Dizziness OF the head, coming up of
the food after eating, Biliousness, In
digestion, or any other trouble of the
stomach, you had best use Green's
August Flower, as no person can use
it without immediate relief.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
SCHOOL REPORT. DISTRICT NO. 8.

The following summaries from the
record of the upper Astoria school
show the attendance for the term
ending Jan. 25th, 1899; and also the
increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding term of last
year:
Number Of boys enrolled, 81, in
crease, 10; number of girls enrolled,
55, decrease, 3; total enrolment, l22,
increase, Z, average number belong
ing, 9l.75, increase 5; average daily
attendance, $50, increase, 81; aver
age daily absence, %, decrease, 10;
average daily tardiness, Z, decrease,
g; per cent. daily attendance, 96.7, in
crease, per cent; per cent daily
absence 3.3, decrease, l per cent.
per cent. daily tardiness, .00S, de.
crease IL per cent; number neither
absent nor tardy q, increase 10.
It will be noticed that in every
item, this comparison reflects credit
upon the school.
Number of directors visiting the
school, l; number of parents, 2; num-
Der of other persons,
The following pupils have been in
attendance during the entire term
and have not been absent or tardy:
Principals room-Ray Morton, Clark
Bell, Carl Knutsen, Lucy Morton,
Caroline Young, and Grace Kyle.
Mrs. Lakes room-Oscar Morton,
Johnnie Young. May Bell Young,
Lucille Duncan, Matilda Engberg,
Daisy johnson, Hiram Leinenweber,
Leonard johnson, George Barker.
Miss Allisen's room-Mary Amund-
sen, Mary Gramms, Florence Johns,
Ruby Kyle, Clarence Wright, Winter
Kyle. G. G. BRowER,
Principal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
The Cantata Of David.

The Y. NJ. G. A. class in vocal mu.
sic which has been practicing under
the leadership of Prot. Dobbins, in.
tend giving the Cantata of David ere
long, and the leader is particularly
desirous that all members of the class
attend the remaining rehearsals.
One pleasing feature of this fine
Cantata is the chorus by the chill
dren, and Prof. Dobbins will teach q
children's class free every Tuesday
afternoon from 4 to 5 P. NJ, and those
attending will not only get good mu-
sical instruction free, but will help
the management of the Y. NJ. @. A. in
giving the public a musical treat.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
A Safe Investment.

Is one which is guaranteed to bring
you satisfactory results, or in case of
failure return of purchase price. On
this safe plan you can buy from our ad-
vertised Druggist bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption. 1t is
guaranteed to bring relief in every case
when used for any affection of Throat,
Lungs or Chest such as CONSUMPTION, In
flammatiOn of Lungs, Bronchitis, Asth-
ma, Whooping Cough, Group, ETC., etc.
1t is pleasant and agreeable to taste,
perfectly safe, and can always be de-
pended upon.
Trial bottles free at J. W. Conn's Drug
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

The fouryea old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. Gearhart, while visiting in the
country last week had the misfortune
to cut off his thumb with hatchet.
The severed member was bound to-
gether and adhered, but will, it is
thought, be stiff.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

At 945 last evening, some one who
thought he saw fire, turned in an
alarm from box 5, at Trullinger's
mill The department skipped hast.
ly that way, but, fortunately found
no occasion for their services.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
ADVICETO MOTHERS

Mrs. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used for children
teething. 1t soothes the child, so tens
the gums. allays all pain, cures wind
cholic, and Is the best remedy for diar-
rh@a. Twenty-five cents q bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

1t is said the steam schooner Maid
Of Oregon will be put on the route
between the Columbia and Coos bay.
There is no reason why a paving
trade cannot be built up between
those points.-CooS Bay Neacs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Major Hilton, will give course of
lectures at the Armory beginning next
Thursday evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

DR.. LaForce is beginning the build
ing of new residence on Benton
street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

The steamer augusta takes to
Cape Meares Mr.. Leamau, the con.
tractor who will build the 100000 light
house there, a crew of men and an
outfit to begin the work at once.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
For Rent.

The store room formerly occupied
by the Empire Store. An eligible loca.
tion and a good business stand. Apply
to CHAs. X. GUNDERsON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Congress has made favorable re-
port on the bill granting to the Asto-
ria & South Coast Railway the right
to construct bridge across Young's
bay.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

At the Methodist church to-day,
morning, theme, "All Things are
Yours" evening, christian Sue.
cess" Song service, Z o'clock P. n.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
The J. W. Narr sailed yesterday.

The chamber of commerce meets
tomorrow evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

All the patent medicines advertised
In this paper, together with the choicest
perfumery, and toilet articles, etc, can
be bought at the lowest prices, at j. W.
Conn's drug store. opposite Oc3idept
hctel, Astoria,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

1t is reported that John Wood, of
South Bend, has sold his interest in
the saw mill at that place TO A. NJ.
Simpson, for $685. 200.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

The Dolphin will go to Tillamook
with freight aud passengers about
the End prox.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Services in the Congregational
church this morning. Theme, Eel
lowship. Evening theme, The
Starry Crown"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Rev. DR.. Garner officiates at the
Baptist church to-day, morning and
evening: at II A. NJ, subject, "The
Higher Christian Life;" at 7 P. NJ,
Strong Holds"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

z. Loebenstein, an Oregon pioneer
and q former merchant of this city,
died IN Portland last Friday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Try the New York Cream Cheese.
You can find 1t at Thompson & Ross,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Ludlow's Ladies' $500 Fine Shoes: ::
also Flexible Hand turned French Kids,
at p D. GOcDNAN's
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Get some of that celebrated Chase e.
Sanborn coffee at Thompson &c Ross.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

We have some fine Creamery butter
in large and small tubs. Try it.
THOMPSON & Ross;
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Coffee and cake, ten cents, at the
Central Restaurant.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

The latest style of Gents Boots and
Shoes at P.J. GooDWXN;s 81
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
Weinharci,a Beer.

And Free Lunch at the Telephone Sa-
loon, 8 cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27

Tender. Juicy steak ut JaR's,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
KATE PuTNAM'S
Favorite Song!!!!

Some men are awful kickers,
They kick all blessed day;
Can you tell me the reason whyF
They kick when they are busy,
And kick when they do pray.
Can you tell me the reason why2
It is because they re stickers
And are Just built that way.
They II always be great kickers
Until they are laid away.
Do you know now the reason why?
The dude with little Doodle,
He puts on funny airs!
Can you tell me the reason why3
He parts just like poodle
His half dozen hairs
Can yon tell me the reason why?
1t is because he's minus
Amy sense at all
And thinks he can get along
With half an ounce of gall!
Don't you know the reason whyf
There are lots of you who never
Have dealt with HERMAN WISE.
Can you tell me the reason whyP
You keep on paying money,
Which you might save otherwise.
Can you tell me the reason whyf
All say be sells much cheaper
Than other stores in town.
He keeps the best assortment
And puts the prices down!
Do yeu now know the reason why2
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1889-01-27
Terms Of ofSabscription.

AsroRrAs BUILDING, CAss STREET
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
Honeayille Happenings.
Some sickness.

Some sickness.
 w. ]. IIitt's little son Henry, is very low, with fever.
 J. NJ. Daniell has sold out and is moving to the Laneburg neighbor- hood. Sorry to lose so good a friend as young Milford,
 Things have become very quiet around here-Circuit Court is draw ing near; its near approach has a very salutary effect upon the boys.
 John II. Kidding and his son-in- law. Samuel Arnot, have swopped places with James Martin of this neighqorhood. and will soon move here.
 The County Wheel met at Caro- lima last week. The report comes back the Wheel is doing something now well what about whatsoever the politician listeth.
 Now and then we get hold of q copy of the Texarkana Democrat. Well, Warren strikes lhe old Rcpuh- lican bulwarks some heavy blows. Those "scrops of history" revealing the rottonness of reconstruction
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

There seems to be q disposition on the part of the administration to favor some kind of tariff reform. The premier, MT. Blaine, urges the inn portance of disposing of the question of tariff revision at an early day, when the approaching session of Con gross meets. Is it possible that q change has come over the spirit of their dream? According to the last Republican national platform, the party resolved to abolish the internal revenues. rather than surrender any part of the protective system. Per haps they intend to abolish the inter nal revenues, thereby putting whisky and tobacco on the free list,
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
Emmet EtchingS.
Cool and pleasant.

Cool and pleasant.
 Prof. Wootton opened his schoo Monday.
 Prof. Legg will open his school al Pinnie Grove next Monday.
 MT. J. T. Moody moved to Arka' delphia the first of the week,
 MT. Jno. Harris has bought Prof Wootton's place here in town.
 Dr. l.. J. Gillispie, formerly of this place, but now of Hope, was up Sunday.
 Rev. Jasper Heron, a young preacher of Hope, preached here last Sunday.
 Mr. Wm. Parr and wife, of l}ierne were visiting their daughter, Mrs. IL. McGough, last Sunday.
 Mir. /. R. Lowery, of Hope, was up last week. He had just returned from the fair at Dallas, Texas.
 Mrs. Hattie Foster, of Cleburne, Texas, was visiting her father, Mir. Henry Brown, last week, at this place.
 MT. Jimmie Shell will leave next Saturday for San Antonio, Texas, to enter the house of Messrs. Harrison X Munson as bookkeer. Sorry to see him go, but our loss will be his gain. Wish him all success.
 DAMOCLES.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
Keep Up With the Times

The world is getting wiser every day. Mankind is constantly ad- vancing from the old to the new. As it is with Religion, Art and Science, so it is with Medicine. Each day adds to our knowledge of the human body, and therefore our ability to cure its many ills. The day of grip ing, purging, facilitating pills, for in- stance, is rapidly passing away, and their place being taken by q Bowel Regulator whose action is natural and easy. yet effective. Such q med icine is Man-a-lln, gentle laxative that acts directly upon the liver and kidneys, and leaves no bad effects. IL neither gripes nor purges. It not only cures constipation but all the disorders and diseases arising from it, and when taken from tune to time in small doses, prevents constipation If you need Tonic, take Pc-ru-na. II your blood is dis cased you will find nothing better than La-cu-pi-a. For sale by Geo, W. Terry.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

Judson, of New York, inventor of the pneumatic railway, has submitted to competent engineers aplan for a tower to be constructed for the Worlds Fair in 1892, that is said to be far superior to the famous kliiel tower at Paris. The height of the tower is to be 1900 feet, and its foundation will be four hundred feet square. Instead of being asccnded by elevators, as in the Paris tower, two spiral ways will be provided for that purpose on the outside of the building, by means of which the aa- cent to the top can be made with more ease and safety, and also with less expense, and in less time, It will take two and half millions of dollars to complete the structure.
 The scheme is pronounced practical by expert and competent engineers.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

days, is doing lots of good. The revelation of the dark deeds perpctra- ted upon an unoffcnding people. is damning to any party or men. and 1t should, when that same party is try ing to foist the same leaders upon the people again. No wonder they wince-the truth hurts Give it to them. until the last mothers son is driven into obscurty.
 FELIX GEI-NDY.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

A mammoth railroad deal is re ported, by which the Chicago X Alton railroad is merged in the Mis- souri Pacific, thus forming contin' uous line from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the length of which is said tC be 27, 100 miles. Jay Gould is the master spirit of this new railroad move, and the cost is said to bC twenty millions of dollars.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

A riot between Protestants and Catholics is reported to have oc- cured in Axtee, Marshall county, Kansas, on Saturday night the 2Gth ofsOctohcr, in which several persons were seriously hurt, though no lives were lost. The trouble grew out of a lecture delivered at tine Methodist church by a Presbyterian minister, in which he handled the Catholics se- yerely, and the Catholics present re- sented it by putting him out of the house and breaking up the meeting. In the melee which ensued several persons on both sides were involved, and a number were hurt. The cX- citement growing out of the collision was so great that the Governor of the State was appealed to for help to suppress the outbreak, and com pany of troops was accordingly dis patched to the place for that par pose.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

Vice President Morton is a licensed liquor dealer-recelyed license to re- tail in his new hotel at Washington last week. Besides robbing the tax payers through his national banks. being a millionaire, he now wants to run an open saloon. There Is no ac- counting for the actions of Repubh- can leaders.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

Elections in number of States yesterday. Ohio may be in the Democratic column, and Virginia all right. from the latest news. Viii give result ot all elections next week as far as possible.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
HATLEY & CHRISTOPHER.

You cannot accomplish any work or business unless you feel well. IT you feel used up--tired out--take Dr. ]. II. Mclean Sarsaparilla. l, will give you health, strength ana vitality
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

The street car railways in Little Rock will soon be run by electricity. This speaks well for our Capital city. and we rejoice in her substantial growth and prosperity.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

A large attendance at the Baptist State Convention at Little Rock last week. Over SIC, ,0yO was raised for the Ouachita College, Gov. Eagle giving sl 900.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

The cotton crop is now estimated at seven millions of bales. This will bring into circulation about two hun dred and seventy millions of dollars.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06

When the child is fretful its little stomach k not in proper condition, but a few doses of Cascaune will set 1t aright, and no ill effects will be noticed.
 A Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. Price DO cents. For sale by Geo. W Terry
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
CORRE RESPONDENCE.
Neighborhood News and General
 Topics from Our Special Scribes.

lNoTE.-C ore ,pondents will please write upon but one side of paper and make proper names very plain Communications should reach this oflce by Saturday or Monday Tuesday morning at latest Re bricf-long articles often have 10 be cut down or left out if paper i~ crowded.-I EDITOR.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
The Pulpit and the Stage,

Rev r. NJ. Shrout, Pastor United Brethren Church, Blue Mound, Kan. says: Il feel it my duty to tell what wonders Dr. Kings New Discovery has done for me. My lungs were badly diseased, and my parishioner> thought l could live only a few weeks. took five bottles of Dr. Kings New Discovery and am sound and well, gaining 2G lbs. in weight. " Arthur Love, Manager Loves Funny Folks Combination, writes: After thorough and convincing evidence l am confident Dr. Kings New Dis coyery for Consumption, beats 'em all, and cures when everything else fails. The greatest kindness l can do my many thousand friends is to urge them to try it." Free trial bot tie, at Hugh Moncriefs drug store. Regular sizes jOc,. and Sl.OO.
 If you have painful sense of fatigue, find your duties irksome take Dr. ]. II. McLean's Sarsapa- rilIa, It will brace you up, ana make you strong and vigorous.
 For weak back, chest pains, use a Dr. J. II. McLcan's Wonderful Healing Plaster (porous).
 When you are constipated. have headache. ar loss of appetite, take Dr. j.. ". McLean's Liver and kid- ncy Pillcts; they are pleasant to take and will cure you.
Nevada County picayune., 1889-11-06
BOdcaw Bells.

Our clever friend, MT. !. <. Brewer, made a trip to Bingen last week.
 Mir. ]. W. Lightsey looks as pleasing as ever. sum him up and he is hard to excel.
 Mir. II. L. Lightsey has bought MT. James Wofford's interest Tn the Bodcaw machinery l wish him and ] his partner, NIT. Gibson, success. 1 Capt. Jno. Parker is away from us this week, looking over the charges against the boys and others. Deal gently, Captain.
 Your scribe had the honor of shaking the hand of our worthy edi- tor. not long since. MT. Gardner does not need to be made acquainted with a persou every day. This we like in any person.
 Prof. k. II. White made busi- ness trip to Bingen recently. He says that he met many old stauneh friends-found some quite sick. Profs. W. T. Settle and Willie Urrey are our brag cotton pickers. We have long since believed that q man does better to follow his pro- fession, and we so advise these gen tlemen. but that is not cotton pick ing, STELLA.
 Young man. if you have the Itch or any skin disease, you can't be toe quick in curing it, so at once buy box of Hunts Cure. Guaranteed to cure. For sab by J. 0. Howell.
 The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bourbon, Ind, says: Both myself and wife owe our lives to shiloh $ Consumption Cure. For sale by Geo. W Terry
 Frequently accldents occur in the household which cause burns. cuts. spralns and bruises; for use in such cases Dr. ]. II. McLcan's Volcanic Oil Liniment has for many years been the constant favorite family remedy.
 If you suffer pricbing pains on moving the eyes. or cannot bear bright light, and find yonr -i2ht weak and failing. you 5ho.id Prompt- ly Use Dr. ]. II. McLean'> Ntrength- ening Eye Salyc. 2j cts. box.
 will start to market in q week or ten days to bay lot of the hest class or farm and saddle horses, and brood mares. will sell for cash or on credit Come and tell me what kind of an animal you want and I will bring it tn you. 1 wilt have good mule, later on
 F F.. Wuut