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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
MERCANTILE JACK

Il have been fourteen years 10 sea-"
saws Captaln Mares In The wrecker'
all but one trip under American eolors''
and I've never laid eyes on an American
foremost hand. There used 70 be such
things in the old days, when SIS was the
wages out Of Boston, and then YOU could
see shlps handled and run the way they
ought to be. But that's all past and
gone and nowadays the only thinS that
ries on an American ship is a Delaying
I pin" The commissioner begs Tor better
laws to protect the seamen. He describes
how, when on shore. they are victims OF
crimps and boarding. house keepers, and
he quotes from Judsc Story a decision
to the efIect that sailors are h wards Of
the nation and require 4 more peculiar
care from the authorities thsn other peo-
pie. The commissioner further points out
the vast advance Great Britain has made
In caring for its merchant sailors, and
quotes the regulations made for their
protection,
From time immemorial men a gone
down TO the sea In ships and doubtless
will so continue until the sea shall be no
more. but to landsmen It Is a perpetual
wonder. DR.. Johnson thought no man
would 80 as a sailor II he had contriv-
ance enough TO get himself into a jail.
for in JAN" said he, you have better
air. and, ss a rule. better company and
TO danger Of drowning
That the sea as a vocation Is losing its
charms for the American sailor Is mani
tested very plainly in the last report Of
the commissioner OF navigation. More
than nine-tenths OF our mercantile ma
rtue is composed Of foreigners. principally
s-candlnayians, Those daring Norsemen
sim love the sea aud cling to it. and they
may be found in the merchant vessels
and the nayj-s OF every nation in the
world.
But the American sailor has practically
disappeared. The men who in lSl2 made
the American flag the pride OF the ocean
and carried it triumphantly into every
corner OF the sea, the men who made the
names OF the Constitution. the Macedo-
man and the Constellation glorious for
ever, are no longer being recruited from
the merchant navy.
Regard him as w may. Poor Jack is as
helpless on land as any other sea an
imal He is the prey OF sharpers and
sirens, and when his money is
which it soon is, there is nothing for him
to do but TO go to sea again. HIS life
is one OF constant hardship and oppres-
sion, and 1t IS no wonder that 4, no longer
attracts American youth.
1t is to be hoped that congress will de-
vote some attention during the present
session TO the better protection of our
seamen in accordance with the sugges-
tons Of the commissioner.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
THE ART OF DINING.

"
Chauncey Depew, in a recent extract
published some days ago in the Astorian,
is reported as saying that the greatest
achievement Of civilization is the educa-
ton OF man in the art Of dining. Dr..
Depew has been credited with saying so
many foolish things OF late that 1t is a
question whether he has lost his head or
that his MANI newspaper friends have
turned against him. One can hardly
imagine how a man who has directed the
affairs OF one of the greatest railroad cor
porations in the world with signal ability
should place above the groundwork Of his
eating his dinner. OF course Mr.. Depew
includes in the ar: Of dining the mingled
flow OF conversation and wine which &C.
company the performance Of the accom-
plished diner. A dinner without good
fellowship is simply something to eat. II
is natures way Of restoring the iavages
Of time. On Mr.. Depew's railways the
feat could be accomplished after c fash
iOH III twenty minutes Dul lue ART OF
dining requires considerably more time.
There is one point Of view from which
the remark attributed to DR.. Oepew be-
comes significant. The art Of dining in
cludes after-dinner speeches. How many
men have been wrecked in Gfter-dinner
speeches no n knows. A good after
dinner speech is a happy combination OF
wit. wisdom n judgment. The wit OF
1t speech will not excuse the slightest in
The after-dinner platform is
often erected to prove the scafold Of the
Mr. Depew has probably made
more a~fter-dinner speeches than any other
man in America, and as he still lives he
may assume that the art Of dining is
mans greatest achievement. But he is
a trlHe. stale, and so are his
witty" sayings. The public have suf-
Tered long, but there is a limit 10 every
hing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

sso As communities and individuals The
n, s.in s,atus u TIE Law does no, In any
va, NEE, the requirements OF the s'tua'
,ton England, through It's magnificent
railway clearing house has more nearly
,han any other nation solved the prob
lem. cannct the United states with its
army Of brainy statesmen, dcvolve some
rractical method OF b%riuging the pcople
and the railroads together on a common
pla,form Of mutual pront' The time is
a, hand when Astoria VIII oe vitality m-
,ercs,ed IN these great questions, As the
terminus OF several transconttncntal
lines. a number ot which are in the hands
81 receivers. the questions u rates and
traffic. and whether the railroads are to
live and DO a profitable business viii he
paramount ones. and the business men
~ OREGON at lsrge, and Astoria in par
ti,ular. vm have to consider these sub
,ects 1t is certainly nos amiss that
thought ami study be given these ones'
tiouS.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
The u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others.
RUNS ITSELF

n. Y. Herald.
Mr.. Depew has stories galore about the
Prince Of Wales. Here Is one ne told
his royal higness:
"A day or two after sailed for Europe
a man went into my office and said:
~ want to see Chauncey Depew.'
He has gone to Europe my colcred
porter told him.
Well. / want TO see Mr.. Duval.'
He has also gon to Europe
Then / van to see Cornelius Wander
bilt.'
He Is in Newport
" oh. / guess ! want to see W. x. Van
derbilt.'
'He is also in Newport
You don't tell me. We'll, may / see
Vive President Clarkc?'
He is At Albany
How about Vice President Hayden
He Is out OF town
b Is Vice President Webb in the oflce?'
no. he Is in Europe
as Superintendent Toucey in?'
No. he Is mp the road somewhere
How about General Passenger Agent
Daniels?'
He has gone 10 Cape May
Who in thunder is running thia road,
anyway
81 guess it do be running ITSELF"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
THE PARK QUESTION.

1t is to be hoped The agitation and inter
est which a few devoted spirits have sue
eeeded in arousing over the public park
idea may not be allowed to subside with
out producing some tangible and perma-
nent results in the direction OF the early
eonsummation OF that project
From the favorable expressions OF opin-
ion heard on all sides and the numerous
and enthusiastic communications on the
subject appearing In the newspapers it is
evident that the first step has been taken;
public sentiment has been sufficiently
awakened. and what is now Imperative
ly needed to insure the success Of the
movement is some form Of organized ef-
fort and action.
Everybody admits the Importance to
the future Astoria Of q fair-slEed and
conveniently located public park. II
seems, also. to be generally realized that
II we are to have such a park in Astoria
that It is high time something were done
Misunderstanding apart a site for that pur-
pose and acquiring title TO It. The ex-
p~erience Of other cities has been in
stAnced to show the danger Of procrNsti-
nation in such matters n the folly OF
public Indifference on the subject. and
the unanimity with which all grades and
classes Of our citizens commend the
movement proves that no further eduea-
ton in these directions is necessary.
The right thing to do. therefore, IS 10
cease further desultory talk and inter
change Of opinion. as to the desirability
and Importance OF having a park
where in Astoria. and to get in and do
something for II. 1t has been urged
that some one or more Of our large
property owners ought. and would. II APP
preached properly. donate a site for a
park to the city gratuitously. But If we
have such a liberal and public spirited
invidual among US, he has not yet come
forward with any proposition OF that
kind, nor is he likely TO make such an
offer until he is asked to do so.
The way TO get the matter started is TO
call a public meeting Of citizens, appoint
a park commission or committee, to be
partly composed Of ladies-for it has been
found in other communities that women
make the very best kind Of workers for
enterprises of this kind. let this commits
sion select the most eligible and feasible
location for the park. and determine the
ways n means to obtain II. In this
manner. and in a surprisingly short time,
we can settle the park question. and set
tie it in a way that will give the most
general satisfaction and avoid any III
feeling or suspicion Of favoritism or
undue influence.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

II Is reported from Copenhagen that
the royal family are much d%ispleased by
the engagement between Prince Karl and
Princess Maud OF England, not because
the latter Is dlsliked. but because this
arrangement dashes the hope that the
prince. By marrying Queen wllhelmlna.
would become king consort Of the Neither
lands, When Princess Maud is married
she will rave an income from England
OF t5,0o0 a year. and the Crown Princess
OF Denmark will allow Prince Karl 10000
a year 10 begin with.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

The total value Of the one-cent pieces
in circulation and in the children's IA
ings banks is only $4,000. This branch
Of the currency could stand a great deal
more imitation. Why don't the Populists
insist that such money be paid u in
redemption Of bonds and all notes pay
able in coin? 1t would atone in some
measure for the infamous and unparal-
leled crime Of 1873.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

Among the complications Of modern
business methods there is no factor Of as
great Importance or which 80 permeates
every lire Of business as railroad trans
portation. In every mercantile and
manufacturing enterprise the profit or
the loss frequently depends on the rate
of freight on the raw material or on the
merchandise to and from the market. It
is not so much the rate Of freight as it
Is the equality of rates between individ-
uals in The same community, and the
equality aud ratio of rates between com
munities and countries. The defects in
the interstate m act are obvious.
mus live and be prosperous as
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
A VERY HONEST COAL DEALEf
Tit-Bits.

Tit-Bits.
Mr.. Black, the eminent and wealthy
coal dealer. called one OF his oldest
drivers into his office the other morning
and rendered him quite a large sum OF
money.
What IS this for?" asked the aston
ished driver.
Merely a token Of appreciation for
services rendered" replied Mr.. Black,
kindly.
But you've always paid me well for
my services. and that was appreciation
enough" e
There is really more than that in it,
John" continued Mr.. Black; II really
owe you the money"
Il don't understand"
Let me tell you" and he dropped his
voice to a whisper. you have been
with me for twenty years, working 800
days every year, and averaging three
loads q day: that makes 300 loads. You
weigh 80 pounds, John, and we never
fail 10 weigh you with every load; that
makes 2.7O0.000 pounds. or 100 tons. This
ia an average Of Il per ton, John, repre-
sents f1.2O0. The package you hold in
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

From a letter written by Rev. ]. Gun
derman, Of Dimondale, Mich, we ar,
permitted TO make this extract: II haVt
no hesitation in recommending DR.. King
New Discovery, as the results were al
nos marvellous in the case OF my wife,
While / vas pastor OF the Baptist
church at RIves Junction she was brought
down with pneumonia succeeding la
ertpp-. Terrible paroxysms Of coughing
would last hours with little interruption
and I seemed as II she could not sur
Wv them. A friend recommended DR..
Kings New Discovery; It was quick in
it's work and highly satisfactory in re-
suits" Trial bottles free at Charles
Rogers drug store. Regular size, E0c
and Il.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
A GOOD WORD.

Mr.. ]. ]. KeiL S~harpsbu-g. Pa.
Dear Sir | am glad TO say a good
word for Krause's Headache Capsules
After suffering for over three years
with acute neuralgia and its consequent
insomnia (Which seemed 10 hafIle the
efforts Of some OF our best physlciansl
you suggested this remedy which gave
me almost instant relief. Words tnil
to express the praise I should like to
bcstow on Krause's Headache Capsules
Gratefully Yours,
MRS. T.. r. HOLMES,
Montrose, Pa.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
THE SMALLEST OF ALL.

Chicago Post.
o course. there are various grades Of
mean men," said the thoughtful man.
"Of course" replied the careless one.
That being So" continued the thought
full man, what character of a man
would you consider the smallest, mean
est and most contemplate Of all known
to modern civilization"
Il could hardly answer that ~offhand,"
remarked tine careless man. Perhaps
you have given the subject some
thought"
Il have" admitted the thoughtful
Then what are your conclusions?"
Il think the man who is rich enough
to build or rent a fine house, but who
considers himself too poor to have his
sidewalks properly cleaned, is entitled to
that distinction"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
Astorian Job. Office.
NOTICE OF FILING OF DRAINAGE
ASSESSMENT ROLL NO l. IN
ADAfR'S ASTORIA.

Notice Is hereby given that Asscssmen,
tDrainage) Roll No. l.. containing the
special assessment forsthe construction
OF a drain In Adair's Astoria, has been
filed In the office OF the Auditor and Po-
lice Judge and Is now open for inspcc-
ton and will so remain open until the
sVth LAY Of January. 1891. prior to which
time oil objections must be filed an
writing with tho Auditor and Police
Judge.
The Committee on Streets and Public
Ways, together with the Street Assess-
crs. viii meet in the Council Chambers,
N the city or Astoria. on Monday. IAN
uary goth, 1896. at tn hour Of 2 o'clock
p. m, to review and cqunll2e such assess.
mcnt aH report their action to the Com
mon Council.
by order Of the Common Council.
Attest: ~ T.. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge.
Atsoria. oregon. Jan. eth. 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
THIS MINISTER'S
Their Names and Places OF Residence.

Their Names and Places OF Residence
-
Rev. T. s Bollipgcr Sth street between
Harrison and Irving,
Rev Robert Liddel, lSt ,th street
Rev. l. j. TrumOull SIS Exchange stree
Rev q. J. Cchmid, 80 X avenue.
Rev Johnston McCormac, as Gran,
venue
Rev. II. W, Garner, sue Franklin avenue
Rev, W, s Short, &S 10th street.
Rev. Leopold Dielman, 81, Mary's Hos
pltal
Rev. o. H. Peterson. i0 Flavcl street.
Rev. j. J. Walter. 10 Bond street,
Rev Jacobsen. las Franklin avenue
Rev. J. j. Holkka, $50 18th street
Rev. T. Stcen, los Franklin avenue
Rev j. n. Edlund, &i Slst street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

Important to Americans seeking Eng
ish Capital for new enterprises. A LIST
containing the names and addresses OF
$50 successful promoters VINO nave placed
over flOO, O0O.O1 Sterling in Foreign In
vestments within the last six years, and
over E8,0J0,OJO for the seven months Of
1885. Price, IS. or So, payable by postal
order to the London and Universal Blu
reau Of Investors, 20, cheapside, London,
2. c. Subscribers vii be entitled, by ar
fangemelt with the directors to receive
either personal or LISTERS OF introduction
to any Of these suocassful promoters.
THIS list is first class In every respect,
and every man or firm whose name ap-
pears therein ma be depended upon.
For Pacing the following 1t will be
found NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or Shares OF In
dU5trial, Commercial and Financial con-
cer77, MortgICe loans, Sale Of Lands,
Iasef is or Mines.
Directors:-
SIR EDWARD c. ROSS,
HON. WALTER c. PEPYS,
CAPT ARTHUR STIFFE.
Copyright.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

Exchange.
Uncle Dick" was out shopping with
the niece to whose bosom friend he mad
recently pllghtcd his troth.
Il want a very pretty empire fan" he
explained. NO, I don't think that Is
fine enough" as the saleslaly. gathering
In the situation, showed one marked 81.
She produced n dainty trihe for 81, and
then a beauty. with inlaId tortoise shell
sticks. for 81. But Uncle Dick could not
be satisfied. His eye roved over the
counter.
How much Is thiss" he asked. picking
up a simple little black fan, with tiny
spangles.
"Ninety-ive cents, sir"
THE very thing, Please send 1t to
- and he gave the address.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indie
In the past by tho large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad TO tai
advantage OF It's beneficial climate, has
been a lack Of suitable accominoda.
lion, Tho Southern Pacific Company.
takes pleasure In announcing that scv,
eral
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
NOTICE OF FILING or ASSESSMENT
ROLL NO, 10, nth STREET IN
SHlVELY'S ASTORIA.

Notice Is hereby given that Assessment
Roll, No. 10, containing the special as
sessment for the Improvement OF nth
street In shiyely's Astoria, from the
north Ilne Of Grand Avenue to the north
line OF Bond Street, has been filed in
the office OF the Auditor and Police Judge
and Ia open for Inspection and viii 20 re-
main open until the goth day OF January.
1896, prior to which time all objections
u be filed dn writing with the Aud
itor and Police Judge.
The Committee on Streets and Public
Ways. together with the Street ASSESS
sors. Of the city Of Astoria, will meet
In the Council Chambers, Of the city
Han, IN the rity Of Astoria. IN Monday,
IAN. 10Th, 1896, at the hour ~ 2 O'Clock
.. m, to review and cqualize such Ms
easement and report their atclon TO the
Common Council.
K. OSBURN,
Auditor and Police Judge,
~ EHA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

(From the San Francisco ArEonaut)
In the heart OF the great dcaert oi
the Colorado-whloh the Southern Pa.
clio road traverscs-there IL N oasis
called lndio, which. In our oplnlon. h
the s~anitarium OF the earth. We DO
leve. from personal investigation, that
Tor certain invaliiA. thc-c In no spot OF
this planet so favorable"
q. T. Stewart. NJ. D.. writes; ''Ths
purity OF the air. and the eternal sun.
ahinc. nll one with wonder and delight
Nature has accomplished &C
much that there remains but little Tor
man 20 do. AZ 10 Its possibilities ~ q
health resort. here II the most per.
feet sunshine. with n temperature al.
ways pleasant, n Perfectly dry soil
for rain II an unknown factor. pure
oxygen. dome atmosphere and pure
water. What more can be deairedi
II Ia the place. above all others, for
lung troubles. and a paradise for rhcu
matics. Considering the number OF
sufferers who have been cured. l hav,
no h~esitAncy In recommending this
genlal oasis as the haven OF the Aniict.
ed"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
C~ommodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have just been erected at Indie sta
ton. that win DO rented 10 applicant
at reasonable rates. Trey arc fur
nithsd with modern convenience. sup
Piled with pure arteriaa water. and .,
situated as 10 cove occupants all IN,
advantages 10 be derived from n NOR,
or less protractcd residence In this dc
ughtfui climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
NOTICE OF FILING OF ASSESSMENT
ROLL NO. 10. DUANE STREET, IN
McCLURE'S ASTORIA,

Motto" Is hereby given that Assessment
Roll No 10. containing the special ASSESS.
ment for tho Improvement OF Duane
street, In McClure's Astoria. from the
east line OF 9Th street to the west line
OF l2th street has been filed In the
ONCE OF the Auditor and Police Judge
n Is now open for inspection and win
so remain open until the 2Oth day 0f
jan 1896. prior to which time all oh
lectIons must be filed Din writing with
the Auditor and Police Judge.
The Committee on Streets and Public
ways together with the Street Assess.
sors. VIII meet In the Council Chambers,
OF the iCty Of Astoria. on Monday. Ian.
Nth' 1896, at the hour Of 2 O'Clock D. m,
to review and equallze such assessment
and report their action to the Common
Council.
x. osBURN,
Auditor and Police Judge,
AAa aA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

We regret to notice that the esteemed
Chicago Herald spells the name Of the
Britain VINO failed 10 capture New Or
leans in 1915 Rockingham" It looks too
much like talking shop.
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your hand contains fiO. or 10 per cent.
which We think Is yours by right, We
are honest men. John, and don't intend
to defraud anybody out Of What Is Justly
his"
John bowed in humble submission, ami
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

When Baby was sick, We gave her CastoriA.
When she was a Child, she cried for CastorIa.
When she became Mis-, sho chung to CastoriA.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

Johnny Crapaud's notable silence is due
to the fact that he cannot decide whether
he would rather get even nt this time
with England or Germany.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

An communications intended for pub
iication should be directed to the editor
Business communications OF all kinds and
ramittanecs must be addressed to The
Historian.
The Historian guarantees to its sub
scrIbers the largest circulation OF any
Newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates a be had 90 ap-
p,ieation to the business manager.
The Weekly AstoriAn. the second old
est weekly In the state OF Oregon. has
next to the Portland o~regonian. TIE
largest weekly circulation In the state.
mo. 7. Handley Co. are our Port
land agents. and copies Of the Historian
can be had every morning at their stand
en- First street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18
CHURCH SERVICES TOMORROW

There will be services at Elmoro's clap,
eL IN Uniontown. tomorrow at II a. IN,
In the Finnish language At y m,
some way be brought to the attention ot
English languagC Come and help this
young mission along by YOU presence
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

There is ore good mini about this war
scare. It has distracted attention from
Observer Pasue and his freaks with The
weather.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

At the Baptist church-Sunday services,
Preaching at n a. ~ by the evangelist.
sunday school at lslS y M; young peo-
pies and sunday school mass meeting at
$50 2 M; address by the evangelist. r.
Y, 7, L. at $50 y M and at $50 the
evansVliSt will preach on the subject OF
tho 'uupar}Onahlc sin" \ most cor.
dial invitation is extended to all who can
to attend these services
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

Piles Of people nave piles, but DsWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve will cure them. When
promptly applied It cures scalds ard
burns without the slightest pain. Chas.
Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-18

Services will he held at the Presbytc-
rian church tomorrow as follows; Preach.
ing at II a m, by the pastor, Rev, r,
Liddell, Subject. Weakness and Power
Sabbath school al 1875 p M Y. L, $ {,
+ at $50 y m. At T;N p m Prot u. T,
Trip will deliver a Gospel temperance
lecture \ very cordial invitation Is
hereby extended TO the citizens OF As
toria 70 attend these services