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The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
FOR DOMESTIC USE.
A Simple Way to Make 8 Tele-
 phone at Home.
It Is Better Than Speaking Tubes and Can, Also Be Connected with the Houses of Neighbors-GeL Your
 Boy to Construct One.

Most of the readers of this paper are mo doubt familiar with the method of constructing the mechanical, or, as it is sometimes called, the acoustic" telephone, and nearly every boy has seen CT made telephone of this sort.
 The one I shall describe can be made easily and in short time out of ma terial that is at hand in every home. Carefully constructed it's capacity for transmitting sound is remarkable, and it will be found practical instrument for short distances.
 To make the "transmitter," which is also the receiver" take tin baking powder can, the half-pound size being preferable, and with sharp knife, or can-opener, cut out the bottom. Now take piece of tough writing paper, or, better still, some sort of thin parch- ment paper, as the latter is less liable to tear, and cut out round piece large enough to cover the mouth of the can and leave n margin of about half an inch all round, Through the center of this piece of paper stick good sized pin and bend the point so as to form a small hook.
 Now take the lid of the can and cut in its center hole about onefourth of an inch in diameter
 Place the paper over the mouth of the eau, being careful to get the pin exactly in the center of the can, so that the end with the hook on may be drawn through the hole in the lid, and press the lid of the can on over the paper, taking care to keep the latter stretched tightly over the end of the can. If the lid will not go on easily pry up the edges of it's rim little so it will not cut the paper. The lid stretches the paper tightly in the man. ner of drumhead and you have dia- phragm, that responds to the slightest vibration of the liue.
 Now attach your line, which is to be sSf coarse linen thread, to the hook on the pin, first drawing the latter through the hole in the lid until the pin-head strikes the diaphragm. The telephone is now complete and may be fixed in position by passing strips of leather or tin over the can and mailing the ends to the window-casing, shelf or wall, as may be desired.
 It is best to avoid angles in the line, but, if it is found necessary to make them, pass the thread through hook made by bending the end of pin, to which must be fastened a short string or thread to tie to the support This hook allows the line to slide freely in
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
The Man Who should Be Happy.

He cannot be an unhappy man who has the love and smile of a woman tc accompany him in every department oi life. The world may look dark and cheerless without, enemies may gather in his path. but when he returns to the fireside and feels the tender love of woman he forgets his cares and troubles and is comparatively happy man He is but half prepared for the journey of life who does not take with him that friend who will forsake him in no emergency, who will divide his sorrows, increase his joys, and throw sunshine amid the darkest scenes
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
A Barometer Tree.

Attention has been called to re- marlIable property of the Fontaine- blcau service tree (sorbus latifolia) The leaves of this tree (which are green above and white below) turn so as to present the white under surface to the sky just before a rain. Those who are we'll acquainted with the peculiarities of this vegetable barometer say the ''Eign" never fails.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
A Hard Slap.

Lawyer-You were there, weren't you?
 Witness-Yes.
 Lawyer-And you saw it2 Witness-Yes.
 Lawyer-And you can't swear to what you saw in front of you? Witness-No.
 Lawyer-Loolk straight at me. Witness-Yes.
 Lawyer--Can you swear you see a man in front of you?
 Witness-No.-Hallo
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Adapting Themselves to CIrcumstauc,

Little Boy-I stayed in the parlor all last evening when Mir. Squeezem was callin' on sister, just as you told me.
 Mother-That's a good boy; and here is the candy promised you. Did you get tired?
 Little Boy-oh, no. We played blind mans buff, and it would have been lots of fun only was it nearly all the time. e.-Good News.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Downing m Adage.

Father-You don't seem to believe in the adage business before pleas ure."
 Son-Of course don't
 Father-You ought to; it's an excel- lent one.
 Son-Aw, pop, come off. Doesn't fellow always court girl long time before he goes to see her father?-De- troit Free Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
VERY MUCH INTERESTED.

Jones-Oh, what a very charming baby! have always taken such an in. terest in very young children. A-how old is it?
 Mother (with pride)-Only just eleven weeks.
 Joncs-Really! A-and is 1t your youngest? ?-Broolflyn Life.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10

EB-If the democratic leaders have patched up an agreement, as the latest reports indicate, to pass tariff bill with an income tax annex, they need not mind about fixing comparatively brief period, say of five or six years, for the latter part of the crazy quilt to remain in effect. The people know a sure way to get rid of an income tax before that time. Leader.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Advantares of sIatrimony.

Friend-Did you lose anything in the Bustall bank?
 Depositor-Not a penny.
 "Well! well! If you knew the thing was going wrong, why didn't you say SOP"
 II didn't know. I had to go off on business, so left my wife some blank checks. Then she went shopping."- Tid-Bits.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
An a Matter of Comparison.
. 1- I

A good thing said by Thomas Bailey Aidrich is going the rounds ofthe Bos- ton drawing rooms. Some one told him the ether day that a certain we'll known and exceedingly mannish blue stocking called him effeminate.
 "So am," quickly replied Aldrieh, "compaved to her. Town Topics,
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Limits of street-Car Service.

Upton looking from his office win dow)-Phew! What a storm! The walking will be terribly bad by the time start home.
 Friend-I thought the street cars passed your house.
 Upton-Y-e-s, but they never run when the walking is bad.-N. y Weekly.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Solitude Preferred.

"Leave me now, Lobelia," said Mir. McSwat, passing his hand nervously across his forehead. II wish to be alone for the next hour or two"
 What is the matter, Billiger?" in quired Mrs. McSwat, with some anxi- ety.
 T have got to consult a railway guide!' groaned the unhappy man. Chicago Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
No Friend of His.

''Mr. Dolan, did yez iver ate lob shter?"
 "Niver; an Oi niver will. It's mesilf that'll not associatate wid an animal that takes off grane an puts on red. "- Washington Star.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10

Johnnie-Mister Hayrick, kin Sam cum an go a-fishin' wid me?
 Mir. Hayrick-All right, Johnnie; jes' as soon as he waters ther hoss an feeds ther pigs an drives ther cows ter pasture an takes CT bag O corn ter ther mill an cleans ther wagon an sDlitS some wood.-Judoe
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Bereavement.

Our days arc long and drearE Since Mary went away; Wo sigh and grow aweary; We're pining day by day. We dream at morn and even Of days when she was here, When life was worth the liyln', And VIC were full of cheer. But now our days are dreary Since Mary up and went, For little wifoy's cooking It isn't worth a cent
 Detroit Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
In Somber Hues.

The name of the maiden was Gray, And the name of the youth was Brown But when he had tremblingly said his say Do you think the fair damsel turned Browni Nay, nay. She heartlessly turned him down
 Chicago Tribune.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Taking Great Chances.

''What makes you look so uncomfort- able?" said one young writer to an- other.
 I'm thinking about what shall put in my next article"
 "Thinking?"
 "Yes."
 Good gracious, man! You mustn't do that You'll spoil your style."- Washington Star.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
True to Nature.

Bustle-What do you think of my latest picture?
 Pale0te-Isn't that COW in the fore ground little bit rocky?
 Bustle-Oh, don't know. This is a morning scene, and the cow has been out all night.-N. Y. World.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Tto Age of AduIteratIon,

Customer--Here is your sugar back. I don't want it.
 Grocer-What's the matter with it'
 Customer-Too much sand for table use and not quite enough for building purposes. Sweet, in Texas Sift-
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
A Wise Costume.

Little Dot-I fink know why man. mas puts pants on boys.
 Mother-Well, why?
 Little Dot-'Cause boys is always bad, and has to be banked often, and dresses would be in the way.-Good News
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
Accommodating.

The guest at the hotel table had been kicking about the food until he got tired and then he commenced on the weather.
 "Don't you have any change of seasons here?" he inquired of the waiter.
 "Yes, sir" was the prompt reply. "If you don't like pepper you can try salt" Detroit Free Press.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10
A Characteristic Souvenir.

Gladys-When I go west next week I'll leave you my pet chameleon as a souvenir.
 Gwendolen-Oh, thanks! That will be just lovely! He will remind me of you constantly. They change their complexions so often, you know!-- Puck
The Coconino weekly sun., 1894-05-10

Fresh Drummer (who got on at last station)-You will pardon my speaking to you; but when see a pretty woman all alone, always inter. est myself. And you know we drum mers are hard to beat.
 Pretty Young Woman (coolly)-Oh, don't know! My husband, who will be back as soon as he finishes his ci- gar, had no trouble beating the other two who tried to flirt with me.-PuclS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
sHERIFFs SALE.
HERMAN WISE,
Postmaster.

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
Of decree Of sale. made in the circuit
court of the state Of Oregon. for the
county Of Clatsop. on the 9th day cf
February. 1894. of W. H. Kirkpatrick
and against II. NJ. Ketchum and Ida H.
Ketchum, and execution thereon issued
August 1st. 1894. 1 will on the LIST day
Of October. 1894. at the hour Of ten
o'clock a. m, and at the court house
door in said clatsop county sell to the
highest bidder for cash the lands de-
scribed herein. or sufficient amount
thereof to make the sum Of s0,2os.OS
and Interest thereon since February
n, 1s9i, at the rate Of per cent per
annum, and accrulng costs. towlt.; lots
6. Z and 8, and NV y Of NV y. section
zs, in 7. 5 N. r. 7 W.. In cIatsOp coun-
ty, Oregon
Dated this 30th day Of August. 1884,
J.W. HARE. Sheriff.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
ASTORIA COAL.
What an Eastern Paper Has to Say
About Our Product.


1.-THE coal inthe extreme Northwes
will be tested IN future by the vessels
belonging to the Behring Sea squad
ron instead Of by the Monterey. Wher
the sealing feet come back they will
stop at ports in the state Of Washing
ton to secure a supply of coal that car
be found there. The Monterey was
testing Astoria coal until 1t was found
that II was injuring her boilers II
was feared that O further test of coal
would permanently disable the mon
itor."
What does this mean? 1t means just
this. The Once a Week in which the
above article appeared is an illustrated
paper claiming nearly half million
circulation, 1t is published in New
York city, whose people are financially
interested in every town on Puget
Sound. and especially Seattle and Ia
coma. They not only have loaned mon
ey to build up those towns, but they
have large real estate holdings there.
The idea of Astoria having her boil
ers injured by Astoria coal is ridiculous
TO those who live here and know that
there is not coal mine in operation
within hundred miles OF. Astoria. But
the Eastern investor does not know
this, and when he reads an, article like
this in his eastern paper he will at
once think that it is a sad blow to AS
toria, and nnotEer- good reason why he
should continue. to dump bis money
into the Sound cities What great
thing It would be for Astoria if one half
of her real estate were owned by East
ern capitalists instead CT so much of i'll
being in the hands of half dozen of
our people.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
Are You Going East?

If so, drop line to A G. Sheldon,
general agent of the burlington
Route" $50 Washington St, Portland.
He viii mail you free of charge, maps
time tables. and advise you as to the
through rates to any point, reserve
sleeping car accommodations for you,
and furnish you with through tickets
via either the Northern, Union. South
ern, Canadian Pacific, and Great North
ern railroads at the very lowest rates
obtainable.
The Burlington Route is generally
conceded to be the finest equipped rail-
road in the world for all classes Of
travel.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
PORTLAND UNIVERSITY.

1. Location beautiful. healthful. and
free from all places Of temptation.
2. Best instruction given In College
Preparatory. Normal. and Business
courses; also in Theology, Music and
Art. Normal graduates receive State
Diplomas.
3. Board in West Hall, Club Houses,
or private families. 500 to 5000 per year
for Board and Tuition.
4. Fall term opens September IS. Cat
alogues free. Address,
G. C. sTRATToN, d. D.,
President.
Or Thos. VanScoy d. d., Dean,
University Park, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
LIST OF LETTERs

Remaining unclaimed at the United
States postoffice at Astoria, Oregon.
August 20. 1894.
Anderson, Joni Harcberg. John
Brown, Mrs. A. NJ. Henrick -
Rallesky, Nick James, JOS
Bennett & Baker Lauer, j. c..
Buchanan, Jno. Lindeman, John
Belford, Miss Artie Lawful, M.
Brouen, G. f. Marsalla. LuyIgi
Evans, Edgar A. Mcdonald, Vernon
Ellingson, Engvald Troxell, Mrs. Geo. G
Goodnich Addison Wright, Mrs. L. w.
Foreign List.
Amtunovich, A. S. I<ezente, John
Bastels, Oscar H. Larsen Mrs. ]. A.
Kornstad, G. o.
Persons calling for these letters win
please state the date on which they were
advertised. July 10. 1894. They will be
charged for at the rate Of cent each as
per section 557. P. L. and r.
HERMAN WISE.
Postmaster
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
SEASIDE SAWMILh.

A complete stock of lumber on hanc
In the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus
tic. ceiling, and all kinds of finish
mouldlngs and shingles; also bracket
work done to order. Terms reasonable
and prices, al bedrock. All orders
promptly attended. to. Office and yard
at mill. II. l.. LOGAN. Prop'r.
Seaside. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
SHE WORKED IT WELL.
A Portland Summer Girrs Coup
d'etat."


When the first bIuebirds peeped early
last spring bright Portland girl gave
the old-clo' man quiet carte blanche
order for all the soiled gloves Of a GER
tain size he could pick up in that gay
city. provided he obtained them at panic
prices By the first Of June she had
paid him for several dozen pairs which
she packed in her trunk and brought
to the seashore. All the wagers that
she lost this summer and all phIIopena
forfeits were paid the young swells with
those party gloves. which were just
what they needed at the seashore to
strop their razors on Much TO the
ohagrin OF all the other girls in her
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Able Editor-You have not yet turn
ed in your regular batch Of jokes, Mr..
Hawhaw.
Mr.. Hawhaw (the professional humor-
isD-I'll try to do them tomorrow, sir
haven't felt in the mood today.
Able Editor-What is the matter? Are
you i'll?
Mr.. Hawhaw-No, sir; only out of
humor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
.THEASTORlA SAVINCSBHNK

Acts as trustee for corporations and
individuals. Deposits solicited.
Interest will be allowed on savings
deposits at the rate Of per cent per
annum.
j. O. a. BOWLBH.......... President
BENZ. YOUNG. Vice President
FRANK PATTON. Cashier
w. e. DEMENT,. Secretary
DIRECTORS.
]. @. A. Bowlby. c. H. Page. G. A.
Nelson. Benz. Young, A. s. Reed. D. p.
Thompson. w. E. Dement,.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Repenting, after a slight difference
with her compo. love, she sent him this
invitation: Sundays. t. f."
1t proved a good ad, and secured per-
rnanent attention.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

About that trial ad, Mr.. Merchant
did the mail bring you anything?
o, yesl
Good! What did 1t bring?
Your BILL
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

I'm regard to the use OF cuts in an
ad'" said an experienced man, "cuts
made with pair of shears. or blue
peaeil. often enhance the value Of an
| lna."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Able Editor "a resident of a prohibi-
ton town)-Please give me a pint of
alcohol wish to use it in picking a
large worm.
Druggist (after filing the order)-
Ry the way, what kind Of worm do
you propose to pickle?
Able Editor (secretng the bottle in
his inside pocket)-A bool-worm. am
he.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

simplc-What suspicious fellow
stretcher is; he never believes anything
you tell him.
sege-I know it; you see he is one
of these advertisement writer's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Now l don't understand" unused the
publisher, as he receipted another BILL
Il really don't understand how people
can ask: Does advertising pay?'"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Mrs. Doyl-Mrs. Hogan, OF see yure
son Jimmy is worlxin.'
Mrs Hogan-Yis, he has a lovely job
Mrs. Doyle-What is he doin'?
Mrs. Hdgan-auIe he's distributin'
circulars fer a man. Dey make lov'ly
feed fer de goats.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

set the men seemed to prize their new
razor strops highly. and so not to be
cutdone, they had sent from home a
few pairs which they presented as
keepsales to their male admircr1. The
Portland girl has goAe home, and so
has the majority OF tie LeAnx, but
those bellies remaining Lave some way
discovered that while she actually wore
number rs. all the gloves that she had
brought with her were 6's. and OF
course theirs viii look awfully large
beside those that were brought down
for summer campaign.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

No one connected With advertisements
is more popular than the man who sets
em upl
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
For Gearhart Park.

The steamers Telephone. Dwyer, and
Electric, all leave Astoria at 4 p. m.
every day to connect with trains for
Gearhart Park. Fare. only rs cents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Proofreader-How about this state
ment: "The reporters pencil is COM
posing stlck?"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

The man who advertises is as wise as
he can be;
And needs no porous plaster to draw the
public-see?
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Mrs A. D. Ruyter-My dear, want
some more money; l spent those twenty
dollars you gave me, at Hustler q
co.'s this morning, purchasing some OF
the elegant bargains I saw advertised
in the Planet"
Mr.. A. D. Ruyter regretfully)-Great
Scott, and I only got fifty cents for
writing that ad!
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Nice Old lady-Will you kindly tell
ne If the lady who writes "The Moth
crs Page" IN your paper is in. want
to tell her how much enjoyed her
article on "The Evening Hour in the
Nursery"
Office Boy-That him over there wild
de pink shirt, smokin' a cigaroot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30

Visitor dn insane asylum)-What is
the nature of that poor fellows halluci-
nation?
Kecper-He wrote magazine poetry
FOR seven years and became convinced
that he was poet. He is incurable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-08-30
A POINTER

Many people believe that oil black
smithing jobs are allke-that they are
nothing but muscle and material mixed
That is true OF ordinary jobs. Brains
are also used to make good job. So Is
conscience. A job made without skill
or honesty is no good. Our work is
widely known for It's quality, durability
and economy in the end.
q. A. stinson & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
A aoyaLisr VIEW.
4 Sad Tale Of Woe from the Supporters o.
Ex-Qussn LiIiuokaIani.

BosroS, Feb. ia special to the
Transcript, from Honolulu, Feb, 8. via San
Ffhncisco. Feb. lc. says: The Hawaiian
affair il sad blow to the missions. 1t is
impossible to convince any Intelligent, edu-
csted hall Taste member Of the Congrega.
tional church that there il any Christianity
in the men who dethroned the Queen, seized
:. the treasury, voted themselves salaries and
refused to abide by the decision of Presi-
.dsnt Cleveland, their mutually chosen ref
cree. The cause of Christianity has been
h ,rt ky prote ant ministers taking annexa-
ton petitions into their churches for sigma
lures.
The govern ment's armed force consists
mainly Of tramp whites most undesirable
clxss, who work simply for pay and have no
loyalty. An immense order for cartIi igas
has been sent, although those on hand have
not been used. The government allows no
one to hold office save declared annexation
ists. The native and half-caste elements
have no sympathy with annexation.
The Hawalian band, almost to a man in
the government service and pay for 20
years. refused the oath Of allegiance. They
were Dismissed and new band organic d..
When the latter give concerts The natives
and half-csstes stay away. When the for
mer band plays on the government squares,
great crowds xtteni an the contributions
are liberal. President Dole is c0nci,iatory
to every body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-02-17
FORTY-ONE KILLED
By a Boiler Explosion on the German
Cruiser Brardenburg.
Minis oihess Fatally lsIsssd- Boilers We're
New-0n trial Trip.

KEEL, G. rnany, Feb. IA terrible
boiler explosion occurred lay on ~
cruiser Brandenburg ~ this port. Ihe
Brandenburg bai new hoi 'cfs placed in bel
aud vas on her irisl tip When the explo.
sion occnfr.d Foriy-vne men were 10
stantly killed and rine fst.liy vounded
Among the dead IRE three chief snsiseeYs
on the vessel 70 report on the work OF The
boilers. and several ether ctiictrs.
As room ~ the effects OF the explosion
was known to the cflic.r of the desk ~
caused y gnals 10 be- SRI showing that ihr
yesycl WIS helpless. Eve steamers VIZ n
10 the assistance Of The disabled wsfship
and fosed her to kiel.
When she reached port Prince Henry Of
Prus.is. the Emprot's brother. Immediately
boarded her, and fond that The explosion
had caused much damage to the vessel
Prince Henry helped direct the work OF re-
lieyins the womaded and questioned the
ships officers concerning the names and
ho,,ss of the deal and wounded.
Steam tug PeIi an, The first Vessel sent
sent 10 the Bren.enburs's assistance, re-
Turned 10 the qusy with 30 desd bodies.
Thousands garber.d at the landing place.
-Four otaer steam tug, brought the wounded
ashore. All were taken TO the military
hospital for tres': mt.
An cfIi GER nf the Bralenburx said tonight
that the main iteam pipe of the cardboard
engine burst.