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The time has come when congnssS
recognize the rights OF the Cuban people
as against tho oppressloas Of their span.
ish opprsssors; at least 10 the extent OF
their bNIlSercnt rights They have tair-
IL earned Il. In spite OF the tent OF
thousands OF Spanish troops poured into
the island. and In spite OF the fact that
the cuban people have been cut OF from
physieal help from the outside they have
aeaed the Spanish lcgions Cor nearly q
Beginning at the extreme south
EASTERN Point Of the Island and In the
mountain districts, they have steadily
advanced into the fertile lands Of the
west. capturing province after province,
city after city, beating back their Spanish
enemies steadily, until GOV they are at
the very doors Of Havana and Spanish
troops and Spanish reaidepts alike are in
A Panic Has not this government wait
ed long enoughg Has Il 40, waited too
long. considering the unfriendly manne
in which Spain treated us a; the very
outse, OF our civn war and almost before
our armies were in the helde Congress
and the president moved promptly in the
Venezuelan matter and notified England
IL must arhitrate the boundary line or
have Il determined by our wi commits
sionerS True, the Monroe doctrine does
not apply to Cuba. but does not the
American doctrine Of recognising the
beligerent rights OF a people struggling
for liberty, after they have shown ample
claims for the right to be free. apply to
Cuhae Why does congress hesitate any
longer. OF what Is Il Sfraide
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WHAT 1T AMOUNTS TO.

II the report be correct that at a special
audience with Or, W. J. LeydS the
Transyaal SECRETARY OF state. the M
peror of Germany informed him he would
not recognize any claim Of suzsrain;y over
that South African republic. the young
emperor has sounded another defiance in
the ears OF England which is far more
significant and alarming than his con-
gr~atulatory dispatch to President Kruger
after the defeat OF Jameson. The latter
might be excused upon the ground OF
youthful and impulsive enthusiasm over
a victory achieved by his secondhand
cousins. the Boers, but the declaration
to DR.. Leyds assails a treaty stipulation
between England and the Transvaal, and
as such is well nigh tantamount to an
act Of war.
The Statesman's Year Book briefly
gives the history OF the organization Of
the Transvaai Republic. IL was formed
by the Beers who left the Cape Colony
in 1855 for Natal, and quilted the latter
colony when it was annexed to Great
Britain. In iSs the British government
recognized the independence OF the Trans
vaal. In 1879. however, England annexed
the Transvaal, against which in 1880 the
Beers took up arms. They defeated the
English at Matabele. and a treaty Of
peace was signed N 1851 by which the
republic was granted autonomy so far as
internal affairs are concerned. but the
control Of its foreign affairs was reserved
by the British government as suEerain.
Another convention was signed by the
British government in lS4 by which the
Transvaal was recognized as the South
African Republic" and the British suzer-
ainty was considerably restricted In
stead of a resident the government is now
represented by a diplomatic agent.
Hence under the treaty England re-
tains suzerainty or protectorate. though
in a restricted sense. over the Transvaal.
and This suzerainty, though fixed by
treaty. the emperor OF Germany refuses
TO recognize. II this report be correct,
then DR.. Jameson, by his t~oolhardy fill
clustering, which ended so disastrously
to himself. may have lighted the flames
of a European war. for If England and
Germany fall out no one can prophesy
what fha reSult may ha as Affecting thu
other powers
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THE ALASKA BOUNDARY.

The Alaska boundary question seems
TO be clearing up. Despite the unfavor-
able opinion expressed here and there.
the report Of the surveyors, so far as it
has been made known. simplihes matters
and improves the prospect Of a speedy
and equitable settlement Concerning
the northern half OF the line there is, OF
course. no dispute. Both parties agree
that it follows a certain meridian Of
longitude, and all that is necessary is TO
ascertain that meridian by scientific
means and set up a row Of posts along 1t.
The only question is concerning the
southern half Of the line, along the east
ern edge OF the panhandle" 1t is with
that that the surveyors have had most
10 do
Apart from the question whether the
southern extremity of tire line should fol-
low Portland channel. according to the
cid Russo-British treaty, or Benin chan
mel, according to modern British conten-
tons, the location Of the boundary de-
pended upon whether or not there was a
well-defined mountain n running
parallel to and not more than ten marine
leagues from the coast. II so, that ridge
must be the boundary. Tie British idea
has been that such a ridge exists, and
there have been rumors that the British
surveyors expected 10 demonstrate its ex-
istence. Apparently they have not done
so, but on the contrary have reported
that there is no such ridge. II so, there
IL Just one alternative. The line must
I've drawn parallel to the coast, in all its
windings. and ten marine leagues from
it inland.
That is the task now before the two
governments. 1t is one to be performed
fundamentally, by civil engineers. But
before that there will be some diplomatic
discussion as to the meaning Of terms.
Does the coast mean the edge cf the
mainland, or the outer edge Of the fringe
Of Islands? Do the "windings Of the
coast" include all the bays and lnlets, or
is the coastline to be drawn boldly across
from headland to headland? Upon the
determination Of these points will depend
the ownership Of much valuable terri
tory. But it ought to be possible TO reach
such a determination promptly. peaceabIy
and equitably.
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TROUBLESOME MISTAKES.
In Some Cases the Types Went Wrong
and In Others the Telegraph oper-
ators Made the Blunders. =

Exchange.
An English magazine. in its household
department. recently informed its read
ers that Aberdeen housewives make the
best pickles" Horrible!
Cne OF its contemporaries, about the
same time, said that amo1g other nanu-
cal Instruments tent 20 the gold a
By the government there was a large
number OF small sections"
A lecturer before a temperance society
IN the same vicinity told his audience.
in describing his journeys. that ne had
me rely had a taste OF Naples and
Rome" He was horriied the next day
in reading a report OF his lecture that
he was credited with saying he had mere
" had a taste OF apples and rum.
In laying down rules Of etiquette a
Connecticut paper says. "When a gentle
man and lady are walking in the street
the lady should walk irsid, OF the gentle
man"
The editor of a country paper wrote one
evening. To-day Is the anniversary Of
the death Of Louis Philippe" When the
proof was handed to him the name read
sam Phillips" and he wrote on the
margin. who the devil is Sam Phillips?'
The next morning the article read. To
day Is the anniversary OF the death of
Sam Philips. Who the e Is sam
Phillips?"
An Alabama ~coroner's jury recently
rendered this verdict in the case OF a man
who had died from having his teeth
knocked out with a Ratchet: Death
from axdental causes"
A young man about to start for his
new parish was Unexpectedly detained by
the incapacity Of the p~reshytery to ordain
him. In order to explain his non-arrival
he sent the following telegram to the
deacons OF the church: "~Presbytery
lacked a quorum to ordain." In the
course Of its journey the message got
strangely metamorphosed. n read
when Il reached the deacons. "~Presbytery
tackled a worm on to Adam" The sober
church ofieerr we're sorCly d~iscomposed
and mystifed. hut after grave consulta-
ton concluded It was the minister's
facetious way OF announcing that he had
got married, and accordingly provided
lodgings for two Instead Of n
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BIDS FOR CITY PRINTING.

-
Notice r. hereby given hat bids will
boz received by the Conimlttes on Ways
ana leans Of the Common Council of
the city OF Astoria, at the Office Of the
Auditor and Police Judge, for doing the
city Printing for one year from the LIST
day u January. 1896. according to the
following specifications:
The city printing 10 include all Gdver-
Using ordered by the Common Council,
including Street and Sewer Assessments,
and any and all Notices required BY the
Common Council or any officer Of the
city appertaining TO City business.
The bids must specify the amount
charged by the inch in length, ard the
fun width OF the column, twelve lines Of
nonparell type 20 be taken as the stand
ard.
Also. all legal blanks ordered by the
city or its officers, which shall be printed
on the best quality Of legal 0at cap and
shall conform In size to all legal blanks.
There shall be three sizes. to-wlt, full
sheets, half sheets, and quarter sheets.
The bids shall specify the Price for
each size in 30, 800. and 200 lots: tho
price shall include printing on both sides
where the same IL necessary.
Bids must be made on blanks furnished
by the AulltDT hlu IbllEF JhhHf'
- Printer to furnish an AFFIDAVIT Of pub
i~ication Of each and every notice pub
llshed and file the same IN the Office Of
the Auditor and Police Judge, within
three days from the expiration Of said
notice, and furnish one copy daily NJ the
paper publishing the same all without
extra charge to the city.
The Contractor must furnish hoids In
the sum Of $500 for the faithful perform
ance Of the Contract.
Contract to oegin jan. !, 1896, and ind
December 3lst, 1896.
Bids 10 be opened Jan. II, 1890, at 2
o'clock y. m.
The right to reject any and all bids is
hereby reserved.
BY order OF the Common Council.
Attest: H. ". NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Oregon, Jan. II, 1896.
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A SUBS PIT
A Leopard Cub That Could Not Re
Tanned by lite owner,


Westminster Budget,
Tho so-called pct was a Leopard cub
which was presented 10 the admiral In
India. hut all EFFORTS to tame IL were un-
successful A curious Incident happened
TO the admiral with which this animal is
associatcd-in his recollection rather pain.
fully, WHOM at anchor OF the Andaman
Islands a party was sent ashore TO catch
nsh Amongst the haul was a parrot
fish. so called on account 90 It's very
strong and mordant bcak The fish was
supposed TO bc dead, and white the adj
miral WAS examining e, its Jaws sudden
" closed with q loud snay, unfortunately
swapping on the top " the admirals
thumb The admiral went 10 his cabin
to have the wound dressed, and while
the surgcon was doipE hts dUtN the cox
swain appeared and said, Reg pardon.
sir. hut here's the top " your thumb
which | have Just picked w on the deck
WIN you mi IT, sir, plcasry' Tho al
miral laushingly replied "NN give u ~
the leopard" And the leopapl had e.
Perhaps this vns the AUS % the animal
becoming such a. uNtamahle beast that
as r pct he was quite on" and 81 he
was sent home 20 tho EocloeicM gardens,
where, II visitors keen outside of the ratl-
ingS he cannot he RECALLED by admiral's
or anyone elso's thumbs ans more,
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NOTICE or FILING or DRAINAGE
ASSESSMENT ROLL No, T. IN
ApAtR'S ASTORIA

Notice Ia hereby given that Assessment
tnminagtN Roll No, 1 containing the
special assessment Tor tho construction
of a drain IN Adair'a Astoria, haa been
nlcd In tho ONCE of the Auditor aud 70.
licr ludSv and u nov open Tor lnspcc.
ton and will 80 rvrinln open until the
Nth dav OF January, iNlL prior To which
Ilmr an objections muAt he nlrd tin
writing with the Auditor and Police
Judge,
The Committee on Streets and puhllc
WAYS, together with tho Street Asaeas.
crs will meet In the Council Chambers,
" the city Of Astoria. On Monday. Jan.
uary Nth. iNd al tho hour OF , o'clock
y. m. TO review and cdualtsr such assess.
mont and report their action to the Com.
mon Council
Uy order " the Common Council,
Attest; ~ E NELSON.
Auditor and pollcc judge.
Astoria. oregon. Jan. 9Th, lS9d
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A GOOD WORD.

MI. J. ]. KelL. sharDsburg, 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 to battle the
efforts OF some Of our best physlcians)
you suggested this remedy which gave
me almost instant relief. Words fail
t express the praise I should lh- L
b. on Krause's Headache Capsule
Gratefully Yours,
MRS. E. r. HOLMES.
Montroge, Pa.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-01-14

The other night at a club dinner Sir
Henry Irving was requested to sign his
name on menus by 10 men till finally he
protested and asked that a collection i've
made and sent to his hotel. II is no
secret that the indefatigable Brown
stoker can sign his illustrlous chiefs
name IN a manner 10 satisfy he auto
graph nen1--bu. not a bank cashier, as
those familiar with Sir Hrnry's chirog-
Iaphy can distinguish certain fourishes
that the latter always makes.
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ENGLISH CAPITAL FOR AMERICAN
INVESTMENTS.

Important to Americans seeking Eng
Tlsh Capital for new enterprises. A Hk
containing the names and addresses OF
80 sIccessNtA promoters who have Placed
over 100, OK, 1000 Sterling in Foreign In
yestments WITHIN the last six years, and
over Es,ooo.ooo for the seven months OF
1895. Prizes, Is. or rs. p1yS6fe by postal
order to the London and Universal Blu
reau Of Investors, %, CseapAde, London,
u. c. Subscribers vii be endtled, By ar
with BE directors 70 receive
either perso41a7 OF letteS Of INTRODUCTION
TO any Of these ~Sfecszsfm promoters.
THIS iAA is earst des5 in every respect,
and every or firm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon.
For pCacink me following II will be
found NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. or Shares of In
dussrfa;, CoHfmereIai and Financial con-
Germs. Mortgage loans, Sale OF Lands,
Pat cuts or Mines.
D4rectors:-
SIR EDWARD c. ROSS,
HON. WALTER c. PEPYS,
CAPT. ARTHUR STIFFE.
Copyright.
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MARVELLOUS

From a letter written by Rev ], Gun
dsrman. " Dimondale. Mich. we AT
permitted TO make this extract; Il have
no hesitation in Recommending Or. Kiag'S
New Discovery. as the results were al
most marvellous in the case 81 my wife,
While l was pastor Of the Baptist
church at Rives junction she was brought
down with pneumonia succeeding Ia
gripp~. Terrible parcNysms OF cough!ig
would last hours with little interruption
and = seemed as II she could not snr-
we them. A friend recommended Or,
Kings New Discovery; It was quick In
its work and hlghiy satisfactory In r.
salts" Trial bottles free At Charles
Rogers drug store. Regular size, ~
and q.
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II YOU want a sure relief for pains in the back, aide, chest, or
y limbs, use an
AllCOCk'S p pGaeSs
z BEAR IN MhNp Not one Otthe host OF eouH"te's and imhS-
p lions is as good as the genuine
A rlN nn snctn coNcnssloN.

"NlC,t mc," he said at the " OF the
lane"
But she siShrd vs. she murmurNl No
The fashions have chaugci, my gentle
swain.
And the people who nice, At the end OF
tho lanc
Arc people % long ago
Then meet me-" auoth he, at the old
elm trcG
Where the twilight shadows grow
Rut she answered may" and She said.
"Ah, me
The people who tryst at the old elm tree
ArC people ot lOpg ago
II 7 dared but mention the mlstlctoo
bough,
II was ~anclcptly uScd, | know-
And she sighel. Great vapity's wrong,
vow;
Let US show respect To the mistlctoc
Oough.
Like the people OF long age
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NOTICE NJ FILING or ASSESSMENT
ROLL No, 10 DUANE STREET, IN
McCtURE'S ASTORIA.

Notice IL hereby given hat Assessment
Roll No, 10, containing tho special ASSESS.
mrut Tor the Improvement OF Duane
street, Ia McCluru'a Astoria. from Ihr
cast lius OF Gth strict TO tho west line
" 18th street. has been nlcd In tho
onlcc OF tho Auditor amt rolieS 1udge
and II now open for Inspection and will
81 remain open uutll the Sth day Of
Jan. lSG prior To which time an OBJ.
j%ccttons must hc nlrd lin writing with
the Auditor ana Police Judge
Tho Committee "a Streets and Public
ways, together with tho Street Aasrss.
sors. win meet In the Council Chambers,
ot the ic,y or astoria, on Monday. Jan.
Sth. lNd, at the hour sr . o'clock u, m.
to review and cdualiEr such assessment.
and report their action 10 tho Common
Council
X OSnrRN.
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria. oregon. Jan ith, i>si
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NOTICE or FILING or ASSESSMENT
ROLL NO. ~, nth STREET IN
8HIVELY'S ASTORIA. .

Notice Is hereby given that Assessment
Roll, No. 10, containing the special as
sessment for the improvement OF 18th
street In Shivoly's Astoria, from the
north line 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 10 re-
main open until the Goth day OF January,
1896, prior to which time all objections
must be filed lin writing with the Aud
ltor and Police Judge.
The Committee on streets and Public
Ways, together with the Street Assess-
SORE, OF the City of Astoria, VIII meet
in the Council Chambers. Of the City
Han. in the City Of Astoria, on Monday,
Jan. 10th, 1896. at the hour Of z o'clock
p. m, to review and equalize such M
sessment and report their atclon to the
Common Council.
X. OSBURN.
Auditor and Police Judge,
Astoria, Oregon, Jan. 4th. 1896.
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TRUE LOVERS CONVERSATIONS.

It'd Bits.
A beautiful eoung lady was walking
round a suburban garden one evening".
arm in arm with a young a In whose
eyas she sweetIy smiled. The platitudes
they uttered were splendid.
1T is a lovely evening"" said the fair
one.
Yes" replied the attendant. ..
"It was a lovely evening yesterday.
said the girl, as they came round again.
yes" meekly answered the young
man. evidently at a loss what to say.
They came round the third time, n II
was his u now.
II hope 1t will be a lovely evening TO-
morrow evening" said he.
80 10 J." said she.
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a
Notice IL hereby given that the Com.
mon council Of tho city OF Astoria. have
determined and intend to alter tho grade
OF Franklin avenue In that part Of the
city OF Astoria laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure. and extended by Cyrus
Olncy from the east line OF tho lohn Nc
Clurr Donation Land Claim to tho vest
line % rhird street. 80 that tho grades
when rc.vsthblishrd viii be- al heights
above the base OF grades Tor said
city. as established by Ordinance
No. u. entitled An Ordinance. No, Il. 20
establish a base Of grades Tor the streets
Of the city " Avsnrta. to-wtt;
At the East line 81 said Donation Land
Claim. "a feet at North side OF street
n e. feet at south line u street.
At crossing with 18th street, 81 feet at
north line Of street and a feet at south
line ~ the street
Al crossing with nth street. a Zee, at
north line OF street and - fee; at south
line u street.
Al crossing with iVth street. a Zee, at
north line OF street and 81 feet at south
line OF street.
Al crossing with sth street. $50 feet on
north line OF street and us feet on south
line OF street.
At crossing with Sth street. 9is fr,t at
north line OF street and st5 feet at south
line OF street.
At crossing with TN street. ~ fec, at
north line Of street and ~ feet at south
line OF street.
At crossing with 9Th street 1905 feet on
north line OF street and 1915 feet on south
line OF street.
At crossing with 9TH street. lT15 ret on
north line Of street and 1855 feet on south
line OF street
At crossing with lth street. 100 feet on
north line OF street and 100 on south line
Of street.
At crossing with Srd street. f2i feet on
north line OF street. and s2i6 feet on
south line Of street.
The street TO be OF heights mentioned
throughout the width thereof. at the re-
spcctiye points designated according to
the proposed grade and the slope between
designated points TO be straight or oven.
A. any time within ten days from the nnal
publication OF this notice. to.wit: within
ten days from the nth day OF January,
iSs6. rcmonstrance can be- made against
aid proposed alteration OF grade and II
within said time n written rcmonstrance
against the same shall be made and nled
with the Audit r hnd Police Judge 10y
the owners Of thrce-fourths OF the prop
erty adjacent to said portion OF said
street. such proposed alteration Of grade
shal not be made In any event
by order OF the Common Council.
Attest: X. OSnURN,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Oregon, Dec. 30th, 1895.
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Maude-Young Higgins engagement
was a very short one. Mabel-Is II
broken already? 1t was broken the
very night he proposed" You don't
say So Yes; you see Higgins shutters
frightfully. n ii took him nearly -
minutes 20 propose, and after he got
through the girl spoiled everything by
exclaiming. This Is so sudden. Hug
gins thought she was guying him. -
Yonkers Statesman.
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(From the san Francisco A~rgunauLl
In the heart uf the great desert ~
tho Colorado-whioh the Southern Ia
clho road traycrucs there Is an oanlH
called indio. which, In our opinion. h
the BRnltarium ~ the earth, We DO
llcvc. from personal investigation, that
for certain lnvRliia. There Is no spot oi
this planet 80 favorable"
@. Il. Stewart. NJ. D., wrltcs: "rbs
purity ~ tho air. and tho eternal sun
ahinc. on one with wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished %
much that there rcmRinH but little Tor
man TO do. AS 10 Ito possibilities a. a
health resort. here IL tho most pcr
feet sunshine. with n temperature al
ways pleasant u perfectly dry hnll
for rain In an unknown factor. purr
oxygen. donrs atmosphere and pure
water. What more can be icalrvd'
Il Is the place. above all others. Tor
.aas troubles, and u paradise FOR rhcu
mates. Considering tho number oi
sufferers who have been cured. | hav,
no heHitnney In recommending this
genial oasis ~ the haven Of tho afiict
ed"
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-
Notice IL hereby given that the Com
mon council OF the city OF Astoria, have
determined and intend to alter the
grade OF Commercial street. In Adalr's
Aftoria, as laid out and recorded by Joan
Adalr, from the west line OF 18th street to
the east line OF Tth street. 70 that the
grade Of said portion OF said street when
r"-cstabllshcd will be ut heights above
the base OF grades for said city as es-
tabllshcd by Ordin9nce No. n. entitled.
AN Ordinance to establish a base OF
grades for the city Of Astoria, to-wlt:
At the intersection OF said Commercial
street Tith 18th street, % feet
At the crossing OF Commercial street
with 3Gth street. p feet.
Said crossings to he level and said street
to be on n straight or even slope between
crossings.
At any time within ten days from the nal
publication OF this notice, to-wIt: within
ten days from the Pod day Of January,
1896. rcmonstranco can be made against
said proposed alteration Of grade and II
within said time n written remonstrance
against the same shall be made filed
with the Auditor and Police Judge by
the owners OF th~ree-fourths Of the prop
erty adjacent TO said portion OF said
street. such proposed alteration Of grade
shall not be made In any event.
BY order Of the Common Council.
Attest. X. OSBURN,
Auditor and Police Judge.
Astoria, Oregon, Jan. 4, 1896.