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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
INVENTED THE POLKA.

Tie origin OF the polka Is not generally
known, the inventor OF the dance having
been a young Bohemian girl named Han
icziua Selezka. She was blooming
young peasant maiden and the best dancer
in me village OF Costelec, on the River
Elbe, and used to perform solo dances OF
Oher own Invention at the various village
festilties. 1t was In the year 1880, at a
ianm house, that the assembled guests
asked her to dance solo. and she said;
II win sclow you something quite new"
and to the music OF her own singing she
danced the pollOl step. though with more
elaboration than It Is now performed.
The dance became so popular mat II
was later made national dance, and
Hanlczka named 1t pullSu, as she sa.da II
was danced In short steps; from pulku
came pollku. and finally polka, the dance
three years later, in 1880. becoming popu-
lar In Prague, and In 1889 1t was already
danced at Vienna ba,fs and one year
later became the most popular dance in
Paris. Haniczika Selezka Is still alive,
surrounded by numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchlIdren sprung from her
own six sons and daughters Scientific
American.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
WOMEN OF ACTION.

Our government Is far behind the Euro
pean powers in recognizing notable merit
in individual women. Abroad, for deeds
Of special heroism or devotion, they are
rewarded with stars and crosses with
which to decorate their frock fronts.
The Order Of Louise, named for Prus-
sia's most beautiful queen, beStows it's
badges, of the first class, to women for
meritorious service in nursing the wound
ed in war, of the second class to women
distinguished for philanthropic work gen.
orally.
In France the Legion OF Honor ac-
cords the reward of merit to men and
women alike II was founded by Ma
pcleon I. in 1904.
A Maltese GROSS Of white enamel, edged
with gold and worn on scarf of violet
ribbon, is the decoration presented by
the Order of Sidonia, which was founded
In 1871 by King John of Saxony, In men,
ory of his queen. 1t is designed espe,
eially for the reward Of women's services
in war.
The shah of Persia has conferred the
Order Of the Sun on several women, Nine.
MacMaIhon among the number
The sultan of Turkey has been very gen.
erous in the bestowal of 1ecoratiols, es-
pecially honoring American women, Mrs.
WhEtelaw Reid. for her generosity and
benevolence to the sick in hospitals when
she was visiting In the East, and Mrs.
QAlarles HenroIdin, of Chicago, for the
add She rendered Turkey during the Co
lurpbian exposition. For her assistance
to the Turkish Representatives the sultan
has made her member of the order OF
Chefakat.
fIin,o.. As,oioo >, ,-c.,,, s.,, ,,,r,o ooupt . nc
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
A FRlAIL CRAFT.


Our readers, says the Journal OF Com
merce, vii, remember the wonderful little
schooner Lamed the Kuisiloff wthich ar
rived here during the latter part of las
year from Tire north and was anchored
for some time off North Beach. SAe
had been navtgated down the coast from
Alaska by It's owner, Ffederick Yelling,
GsrmIn by birth, but a natura,izei
American his sole companion on the long
voyage to, this port being a dog. On
arriving here ne was Joined by mis- wife
and five children Ctwo daughters and
three sons), the eldest of whom Is scarce
ly II years OF age and the youngest
ygars. After due preparation Vfhling
set gGdf for Manila on his fnail craft and
aLtvcd there June 18th. That ne. has
rea.aed his destination will be surprise
to everyone, when vt Is taken into con-
sideration that the little boat Is only 45
fest in length, . feet beam, feet depth
of hold. with Is tons Displacement All
fran7l2 assisted in tine management of the
vessel, and, ais the father asserts, every
one of them was a good sailor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
Made by Business Men on Pro-
gress Of Events.
RAILROAD BRIDGE TO BE FINISHED
In the Early Spring and Large In
dustries Will be at the Same
Time Put Under Way.


The news received in. Yesterdays issue
of the completion of the Young's Bay
bridge contract was received with much
satisfaction all over the city. Not only
because al are anxious. to, see the work
progress. but becau.,e Mr.. Robert Wakes
field, one of the contractors is we'll
known in Astoria and mas Chosts of
friends who ane nleaesed To see him get
the contract Mr.. Wlaked,ebd was seen in
Portland Inv a gentleman who returned
from that citv ve1terdav and is ouote,y
al, saving in mis- cnaTa ctertstic manner
that ''bhe grass would moi grow under
tChat ,worl, nown
n was also noted with rra,sur,a ,,oone
the business men that Mr Hamnmond hal
probablv bean. succaS,ye,,, a. sec,,,,ino, n
jarga entermrisa soy A,,toa.,a' ,,.hioa, ,,e,,,t
inure No ne orsat ;hans6t
Ino,lirv al raii,,o,,I Fo,douo,.ror. ,,as
terdav confrnrad hor, SS ,fnasa ,a.,,Sr,S
The ihrNdea art,nsanoa,t. r,,ar,a al PS. 49,. es
made ami A. is sts,ted that Astorian. az n
iil..ue u anu W rs stU1eu uhat Astorlahs cah
Sea- side ,,,,,,,,s, ,r,t .,s., a.s,,' 10, 81,
newt ANA thot NJ uSaurasais, ,.,iy.., a. 10,
40 n,Tsc,er ,.rIIl ,oo.tot,,I,, ot ~ AZ, II
UrorL t1,,o,. E,,c.,,, tS,ta a., nv Uale
Of v,cr,, ~ ali l1,,,., iii ~
in Astoria ana No "na ooo r,1o,.o "o.,
.plaint Of rdorGness of cor.st,,,ctton an .C 4hs
railroad and it e more tS,on r,ro1soslie
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
ADVICE 10 YOUNG WIVES.

Some excellent aGivice to young wife
consists OF an earnest eNhoftation to
preserve discreet silence with respect to
family matters, says the Princess.
Always remember that what you learn
about your htixband's family Is to be
kept to yourself; that when you married
him and took his name you became one
OF the family, and the little trouble, the
little skeleton, is not to be discuessed
with the members Of the family In which
you were born. To your sister Il may
mean nothing. that some trouble has
come to YOU ,firisband's bruther You
may tell It to hepin secrecy, and Il may
seem OF so dittle Importance that che
will repeat II to her sister-in-law. and
gradually what WAS meant to be kept
quiet Is told all round the nelghborhood.
The art OF keeping to yourself what you
hear ON each side of the house Is one
that you must cultivate, for It means the
keeping Of peace. Surely, you would not
wish to hurt your husband, and yet you
will do 1t II you cannot keep quiet.
When YOU enter his mothers house. any
thing that is told to you in confidence
be forgotten when you leave It, unless.
indeed, 1t Is discussed with your hus-
band, and the same rule will apply to
your own family. Don't imagine that
every little frown, every little Disagree
able word Is meant for you, and do not
retail to your husband anything un-
pleasant that may have happened when
you wero visiting at his mothers house.
Think that she is your mother. too. and
give her the privilege OF speaking to
you as your mother does. know II
Isn't always easy to have fault found
with one when one Is trying to do ones
best, but think over what is said, IL
there Is anything helpful in It. 1t Is in
the womars power ito make or mar the
sanctity of marriage by the manner in
which she accepts Its responsibilities. 1t
Is as due to the earnest endeavors OF a
good wife that many husband has been
reclaimed or prevented from leading the
downward path, as, unfortunately, It Is
that carelessness, or indifference. or me-
glect from the weaker half" In physical
strength has weakened her power and
made her influence useless.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
AN IMPORTANT FACT.

1t is fully as important to select relia-
bic agent to do your business with as to
select reliable life insurance company
to carry your policy. Some of our clti-
zerhs regret not to have displayed that
foresight.
The strongest and most reliable COM
pany ON earth is the Equitable Life of
New York. Their resident agent. is Mr..
Eugene #. Samuel, who is associated
with [hls dduher, Mr.. L. Samuel, favorabiy
known to our citizns for over quarter
of century. Together they have written
risks amounting to three hundred thous-
and dollars on the best business element
of Astoria, and they refer with pride to
Astorias business men as to their mode
of doing business. Their office is located
at 462 Bond street, and by doing your
business with them you are certain OF
doing it with reliable agents of a reliable
company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
oBEYDD ORDERS.
Was Willing That His Eyes Should Be
Examined for Color Blindness.
Troy Times.)

(ITOy llut1.J
II is reported that a short time ago
an order Was issued on one OF the lines Of
the Pennsylvania company for ail section
men to come to the once on certain
day to have their eyes examined. The
following day a number Of men appeared
and passed the examination. Just be-
fore the mum who had charge OF the
tests left the Office messenger boy came
htirrying In with a sman package neatly
tied up and addressed to the eye In
spector. The latter opened II and was
surprised to find glass eye wrapped up
in tissue paper and also tan oid-fallhloned
silver watch.
The contents of the package proved a
puzzle to the inspector until ne unfolded
q hastily scribbced note, which, on being
deciphered, was found to read as follows:
"Oye Inspector-Dear Sir: The day be-
fore yesterday at ntne got word TO cum
down and have me ise looked after for
culur blindness as ye c1al IT. had
Horty-five ties aud ten rales TO put down
beyond the sand, cut and as Jerry Sullivan
and Dumminick Coeily were laid up since
the wake that wuz holded over the dead
corpus of Denny Dolherty my hands were
too short to spare me. TiwAe lucky that
the rite oye that was first infmy heaa
was put out with a bow OF d blk ana
me glass oye that is a perfect figure OF
to you. together with my watch for the
determination. culd spare the glass
better than the oye IN the head and II
she Is cuEur blind Ill get one that amt.
Yttres Trucey Anthony Driscoll."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
. .CLEARS-4HE SKY
So Says Senator Sherman Who
Will Support Mckinley.
Copy Of Letter to Col. Otis, of Los
Angeles Times Ohio Delega-
tion Will be Solid.

Los Angeles, Nov. 12.-T'he following
letter was today receieved by Col. II. G.
Otis, editor Of the Los Angeles Times,
from john Sherman, In response TO a con-
gratulatory note In reference to the lat
ter's determination to lend his assistance
in leading the Republican forces In favor
Of Mckinley
Senate Chamber, Washington, Nov 7.
To Col. II. G. Otis:-
Your note OF the 29tIh Us received, for
whdca please accept my hearty thanks
The recent elections have cleared The po-
lltical sky and l believe open the way
for uhe nomination OF Major Mckinley
He will be heartily supported by tht
delegation from Ohio and 1 TRUST will b,
nominated and elected. Very truly yours
M JOHN SHERMAN.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
AGAINST RAILROADS.

acolumbia, s. c.. Nov 12.-In considera-
'tlop Of an article on corporations, in the
CONSTITUTIONAL convention, rssout ons were
adopted giving employees of railroads the
SANG rlevHts as passengers to recover
samAges when injured in the service OF
raAlrttads through THE negligence of their
'Omppny or through fellow employees.
All roads operated in this state by an
oUidt section are required to secure char
er9 from the state although they are
chartered In other states.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

Of what sovereign should be, their own
sovereign above all, and they openly
mourn over the fact that she cannot
change places with the empress 1t is
a favorite theory OF theirs that II Maria
Theresa ruled in the Horbug Vienna
would at once cast off its gloom and be
as it used to be, the gayest capltl in
Europe. Then trade wold revive, they
are sure, and the good old days when
men lived in peace with each other would
come back again Many Of those who
regard with scant favor the prospect of
Karl Ltdwig being their emperor would
gladly HAN 0lis wife as mpress-Temple
RaT.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
They Lack Life

There are twines sold to fishermen
on the Columbia river that stand in
the same relationship to Marshalps
Twine as wooden image does to the
human being-they lack strength-life
-evenness-and lasting qualities. Don't
fool yourself into the belief that other
twines besides Marshall's will do "just
as WE'LL" They won't. They cannot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
MADE A MISTAKE.


London, Nov. 12.-Even Lord Dunravep's 8
friends now admit that ne made a ser-
ious mistake In issuing the pamphlet pub
iisIhed by the Times in reply to the report
Of the New York Yacht Club on the recent
race. MA
One Of The highest yachting authorities,
gentleman who is in constant touch
with leading members of the Royal Yacht
squadron, Informed representative OF
Uhe Associated Prees today that Dunra-
ven's action was regretted and condemned
by yachtsmen. The press, ais % rule, has
begun to follow the lead of tine st. James
Gazette. whlch sitrongly condemned Lord
Dunraven yesterday.
The Globe says: THE American feeling
Iver the matter Is not wholly unwarrant
ed, but to raise The question now when =
5 Impossible to verify or dlsprove it, u
hardly political or sportsmanllke."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
INDIAN EDUCATION.
Gan Be rranaisrod to Ithe Slate Schools,


Washington, Nov.e 12.-W. H. Hallman,
superintendent OF Indian schools, in his
annual report discusses ait some length THE
proposition to enlist the different states
In Indian education. He says there are
In some cases an unwGllngness ito admit
INDIAN children to the schools attended by
white children, and In some cases he
thinks 1t might be necessary to continue
separdIte Indian schools for limited pc
r,iods.
Supt, Mailman reports that hearty CO.
operation was recedeved from The state
superintendents OF schools in California,
Oregon. Washington. Nevada, Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Iowa, and he believes that
In most of these states 1t will be possible
to transfer uhe work of Indian education
to The state anIthccGties in comparatively
short period.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
THE SHORTEST TINE.

Chicago, Nov. Ell Is now definitely
arranged that on Sunday Nov. 17th, the
expected important chlHges VIII be made
in uhe schedules OF the through California
trains via the Union Pacific and the
Northwestern Dnes. inauguratlng the
shortest time ever made by regular traine
between Chicago and San Francisco. The
time between Chicago and San francisco
will be seventy-fve hours.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
TO RELIEVE SUPREME COURT.

Washington. Nov. Fin his annual re-
port Attorney General Hlrmon wiz rec
'mmsnd an amendment to the existing
laws by whlch all criminal cases 4nvo.v-
ing violUtlon of tlhe United States lave
other than capital cases now subject to
appeal from the lower courts, 20 TO THE
several United States circuits OF appeal
for final hearing. This rs to relieve the
supreme court
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
THE MARKETS.

London. Nov. 12.-Hops Pacific Coast
Il los. H
Liverpool. Nov. 12--Wheat. spot, quiet
demand poor: No 2 red winter, IS 25sd
No. 2 red spring and No. / hard MaDito-
bl, stocke exhausted; No. aIiforn a, s.
ga. ~ thsf
Neng York. Nov 12-HDps, weak.
Portland, Nov. 12.--Wlheat-Valley. sra
5ih; Waila wacla, nv.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

made, 1t Is probable the Japanese win
not take the limit of time but will set
about retiring from Port Arthur imme-
diately upon the payment of the 2O,OOO,OOO
taels next Tuesday, as the cost of the
maintenance of the army Is very heavy.
1t Is understood also that o. further
treaty for the surrender Is that its evac-
uation win not be followed by the cession
OF the fortress to any other power.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
JAPAN WILL EvAcUATE

WasClIngbon. Nov. 12.-Tcfe purpose OF
r3pan Is 20 evacU8te PORT Arthur and
Lao Tung PenirelF. by February
next, which ie three months from the
ais OF payment by China OF the 2000),00
saels agreed upon for me evacuation.
WaEe three months IS hxed az the time
within which the evacuation may be
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
HIT A HEAVY BLOW.
Ex-senator Spooner Receives Serious
Injury.

Tacoma, Nov. 12.-while crossing the
Columbia on the Northern Pacific trans
fer boat tonight, ex-senator Spooner, OF
Wisconsin, who was with the railroad
officials. fell from the car step, lhls alb
aomen striking projecting rod. He suf-
'kered great pain, and 1t was feared he
Was injured internally A surgeon was
In waiting here and on the arrival Of the
ttain ne examined the injured man. The
ihjury IL not necessarily serious, but Sem
qtor Spooner viii be compelled to remain
quiet for several days.
: Mr.. Spooner remarked. jocosely: 1.-The
wtrid was knocked co1ngBetely out or me,
and when THE wind is knocked completely
out OF an ex-Unlted States senator, he
has been hit a heavy blow"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

A. statute OF O,e Bull. the famous vio-
lin.st, is to be erected at Bergen. Nor
way. shis native town. The sum OF 81. 600
has been aubst1bed for this purpose,
I'm the United States. When ne fell
fatally No. however. ne was carried to
Norway. and expired at Bergen In 1850
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

rs IA tSsB. IFs the best;
Won't burn nor roughen the skin;
Won't yellow your clothes"
You wiz be agTeeably surprised,
Sorry you didn't know It sooner.
Tomson's Soap Foam. large packages.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
rHuRMAN IMPROVING.

" Columbus, Ohio, Nov 12.-Ex-Senator
Thurman Il bettef. The doctor says his
patient will get up soon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13
A MoRnp,s RECORD.

Louisv1df,e, Nov 12.--In the mile Ciass
3 bicycle race TODAY Otto Zeigler won in
the remarkable time OF 1853 2-5 being l-5
seconds under the world's record made
by Bisd and Murphy in the tie.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

The LEAD OF the pencils ordinarily
used = made Of graphite. ri
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-11-13

Wasn't the bride delishtfully tlnfd?"
Very She was even shy ten Years
when 1tzaame to siging her age" oss ~
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-11
BUSY CASCADE COUNTY
Work on the NV lrrisating Canal to
Commences Soon.
COVERS A FERTILE SECTION
Backed by a Company of local
Capitalists the Scheme Promises
to Bring About Good Results
Brief Mention. 80

GREAT FALLS, April 1o.-A contract has
been let to William Wood by the Priests
Rapids Land & IrriRating company. which
means much for the agricultural future OF
the Lower Sun River valley, one of the
most fertile sections of Cascade county.
The contract provides for the excavation
of about two miles of the Priests Rapids
irrigation canal. and work is to be begun
as soon as men and machinery can be
placed on the ground.
Priests rapids are about eight miles
above Great Falls and the character OF
the country surrounding Is such that, in
years when the rainfall is normal, the
crops raised astound the eastern farmer
But in order to always insure enormous
production irrigation Is deemed advisa BILE,
although not absolutely necessary. Tho
plan of providing q great canal was first
mentioned two years ago but the financial
stringcncy prevented its contamination.
Since that time eastern capitalits decided
to secure the water rights and necessary
land for the purpose, but the local pro-
moters of the enterprise decided to refuse
all offers and have arranged to retain
their rights. About 1900 acres will be
placed under irrigation this year. Next
year the canal will be extended about six
miles further and more land will be ac-
cessible to the great ditch.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-11
LOCAL MENTION.

GREAT Falls, April 10.-William X.
Raphael and wife deed to Joseph Board
man lots 10 to "a. block z. First Broadway
addition to North Great Falls, considera.
ton $500.
Atthe annual school election at Benton
K S. Culbertson was reelected trustee.
T. w. Tyler end L. A. Grantier yester-
day brought in 10 young coyotes which
they trapped near Priests crossing. The
animals were placed in ascage and put on
exhibition at Central avenue business
house, affordinR great sport for small
boys who leased them. Last night they
were killed and the captors to-day pre-
sented the hides to County Recorder Nc
Donnell and claimed the bounty OF $50.
John A. Lamb and wife deed to Robert
W. Lamb lot 10, block 81, Monarch; con-
sideration $1,000.
Bruce Toole. collector of customs Mt
Sweet Grass. was in the city yesterday.
Judge Pomeroy and family left last
evening for Kalispel, where they will re-
side in the future.
David Browne and James McDevitt
were among the visitors in town yester-
day. Both gentlemen are largely inter-
ested in cattle, their range being in the
neighborhood of old Fort Conrad. Mr..
McDevitt left today for Colorado to make
extensive purchases of young steers
which viii be driven to Northern Montana
ranges.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-11
New Minister Co ming.

Tho Baptists OF Great Falls have re-
ceived notice that Rev. L. L. Shearer will
arrive in this city this week and will I'LL
the pulpit of the Baptist church next Sun
day. Rev. Me-. Shearer comes highly rec
commended as cultured gentleman and
an able, earnest minister. He graduated
a short time ago in the classical course in
the Buckneli university, at Lewisburg, Pas.
and has since devoted his time to church
work In Illinois and other sections OF tho
West. The church has been without q
regular minister for nearly year, during
which time Rev. Joseph Anderson has
ably filed the pulpit, and preparations
have been made to warmly welcome Rev.
Mr.. Shearer. sa
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-04-11

From the Engineering and Mining Journal.
April 6.
A very large business has been doing during
this week in all grades OF copper. except casting
brands, which remain rather dull and neglected.
but for the finer grades, such as lake and cleo
trolytic. very large business has resulted at
gradually hardening prices. Large orders have
be zen placed for lake copper. for May, June and
July shipment at ga. and for electrolytic copper
bars at 9A6t9 81. delivered. at which prices
hardly any sellers remain over. A good demand
existed for export, but prices were not up to the
idea of sellers. and hardly any business re-
suited in this direction. The exports OF copper.
however. are large. and are likely to continue
so. this being copper contracted for about the
middle OF April. The accumulation of LAKE
copper produced during the close OF navigation
may now be said to be all marketed This
greatly relieves the market. and it looks as
though prices would harden further.
The London market showed f1rmer ten
dency. and early in the week e. IN. bs. advanced
to s39 10s.. but this price could not be MAN.
tanned, and after some fluctuations. we close nc
$50 as. Cd q e3) los. for spot. and $50 12s Cd .
0es9 los. for three months prompt. Refined
and manufactured we quote; English tough,
e42De4s los; best selected. e42 15s- ass SIS. |:
l5s .Qe7: yellow metal. 1-l61. A large busI-
the finer grades. for which somewhat better
prices were obtainable.
COPPER EXPORTS.
The exports of copper from the port OF New
York during the week ending April 5. 1896. as
reported by the New York Metal Exchange.
were as follows:
Gamer. Tono