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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
Petroleum for Fuel.

No official figures on the consumption
of petroleum for fuel have been pub
lished since the statement presented in
the columns of the Shipping and Com
mercial List on January II, 1894. Then
it was shown that the Ohio and Indiana
oil fields had furnished for fuel purposes
100000 barrels crude in 1890, trife
over 100000 in 1891, about 11,O00,OO
in 1892. and 100000 in 1898. The
consumption dropped to 100000 bar
rels in 1891, and last year the total sales
of fuel were 100000 barrels. Since
January l the movement Of crude for
that purpose has continued at about the
same ratio. The decline is owing to re
duced production and higher prices In
1892, when consumption was at it's high
est point and producers were pushing the
use of oil for fuel, the cost of Lima oil
at the wells was Is cents per BARREL in
comparison with II cents as the average
last year. The decreased yield of Penn
sylvania crude compelled refners to give
more consideration to the so-called Lima
Oil. By improved processes they brought
the Ohio refined to perfection, and it is
now as acceptable for export as any 9TH
err grade of petroleum. For that reason
much less crude is used for fuel, and un-
less production should largely increase,
the volume of business in fuel oil will
continue to decrease, so far as the Ohio
and Indiana fields are concerned.
A different story comes from Califor-
MIA, where the production last year was
100000 barrels, against 100000 in 1894,
half of which was used for fuel and the
balance refined. Developments are rap
idly increasing the oil wealth of that
state, and until the oil is otherwise used
great efforts are being made to push it
forward as a fuel. It is now being used
in locomotives with success. this feature
being taken from Russia. The compare
lively new fuel is meeting with favor
on the Pacific coast, as it cheapens the
cost materially to many industries and
prevents a surplus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
CARRIAGES FOR DOLLS.
Several Thousand Men Engaged in Manu-
featuring Them.


featuring Them.
Several thousand men in New York
make living wages manufacturing doll
carriages for the export trade. All are
skilled mechanics, and many have their
daughters working at the same trade.
The girls devote their time principally
to making parasols, canopies, upholstery,
and in some cases wickerware. A jour
ney through one of these factories will
be found quite instructive, as showing
the extreme in miniature carriage-mak-
ing. The best doll carriage sells for
$16, and the cheapest for % cents. One
sells infrequently, the other goes off
like hot cakes. Seventy per cent. of
the total output of doll carriages are
exported to South America. Australia
and the United Kingdom. 1t does not
matter what section of this hemisphere
one travels to, he will see the same style
of doll carriage that is to be found here.
Every little girl, no matter whether
she be wealthy or poor, wants doll
carriage, and the tot is poor indeed who
some time during her childhood does not
succeed in getting one for her pet doll.
The best quality of carriage is generally
sold in this and other large cities. The
cheap ones are disposed of in the small
towns and country places. There are
thirty-one different kinds of doll car
riages. The cheap ones are constructed
OF willow body, but nave no canopy.
They are implanted and have no springs.
A carriage for 81 has springs, tires on
the wheels. a parasol on top and an up
holstered seat. For another dollar the
carriage has a selesia parasol, cretonne
lining and carpet on the floor. One for
So is decorated in silk plush of half
dozen colors, satin parasol and is pro-
vided with straps. A dollar more and
guards are to be found over the wheels,
and the tires are round and are made
of iron. The most expensive doll car
riage is really an exact imitation Of an
extensive baby carriage. The springs
are quite strong, and the whole com
position is such as to make it capable of
carrying safely and comfortably 2year-
old child These carriages are made for
the largest type of doll which a girl of
Z or 8 years persistently begs for and
eventually receives.-New York Mail AMI
EYnrnSS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
KILLED IN A STAMPEDE OF SHEEP
Herder's Corpse Buried Beneath HOO of
the Dead Animals.

E1efuef corpse Buried b0n0dUn 1AOO u
the Dead Animals.
A very peculiar fatality occurred re-
Gently on the eastern slope of the Cas-
cade mountains. near the line of the
Northern Pacific railroad. An expert
enced sheep herder was busy with a
herd of 1000 sheep, and was urging
them toward the snow line, where they
could secure fresh grass. Some Of the
leaders showed desire to proceed in
another direction. and the herder, An
drew Nelson. started to head them off.
AS he did SO cracking sound in the
brush near by startled the leaders, and
they rushed nall-mell down a gentle
incline. and past Nelson. The herd be-
gan stampeding, following the leaders,
and the herder was knocked down in
trying to pass over him, and a general
miX-up followed.
AS the place where Nelson was is a
narrow depression, through which the
stampeding sheep had to pass, they be-
gan pressing in upon him, stumbling over
the falling ones and piling up until he
was smothered TO death under the in
creasing weight. The sheep kept on
stampeding and climbing upon each
other until nearly half the entire herd
was helplessly entangled in the ravine.
Eleven hundred of the sheep were
smothered OF trampled to death, and
their bodies were piled up on top Of
Nelson's cornse
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
A Coins Travels.

A journal Of Rushville, Ind. says:
GA curious illustration of the travels of
coin is seen in the case of quarter which
has just turned up here. In 1860. while
boy, living near Ypsilanti, Mich. Capt.
J. L. Stone, proprietor of the Windsor
hotel, Of this city, stamped his name on
a lot of coins with steel die. From
that day. thirty-six years ago, until the
quarter that has just come into his hands
presented itself. he did not see one of
these coins. The quarter is of the mint
age of 1853, we'll preserved, and in plain,
bold letters on one side is stamped the
name. % L. Stone"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
FIy Travellers

Among the things that furnish occupa-
ton for the eyes and mind of transat-
lantic yoyagers are the house flies which
side of the ocean to the other. In fine,
sunshiny weather the flies buzz cheerfuIIy
about sheltered places on the decks, and
when the wind blows high they take ref
uge in the cabins and saloons. The flies
often remain with the ship while in port
and return with her on her next trip,
thus crossing the ocean several times
entire season at sea.-Montreal Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
PIGEONS FOR WAR SERVICE.
Naval Officers will Train the Birds a
Newport and Portsmouth.

Some time ago the navy and war de-
partments decided to train carrier
pigeons for use in case of war. The
stations of Newport, r. l., and the navy
yard at Portsmouth were selected for
this purpose A large dove cote is be-
ing erected and large coop Of the fin
train them. 1t will be the practice to
ship the pigeons several hundred miles
away, and to let them return by wing to
the coop at the yard The headquar-
tiers will be arranged at once. The build
ings will be of the latest design and suit
able for pigeons in every way.
1t is believed that the carrier pigeons
will prove valuable messenger in times
of war in communicating from sea to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Mrs. Bardsley. mother of the Bishop
of Carlisle, who died recently at the age
of 81, had seven sons. all of whom took
holy orders. Her husband, too, was a
clergyman. They were intimate friends
of Charlotte Bronte.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
Lovely Anna

Lovely Anna Held, the recently i'm
ported French cancatrice, has added
some new songs to her repertoire. Of
course, she has to wear new costumes
with them. She is becoming very metro
politan. She says that New York girls
are the most beautiful creatures in the
world. She is inclined to attribute it to
their social freedom.
eff were not a stage beauty" says
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

If afflicted with scalp diseases, hair
falling out, and premature badness, do
not use grease or alcoholic preparations,
but apply Halls Hair Remover.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Windsor castle stands in the civil
service estimates for an average of $780,
600 for yearly repairs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
Liberia Not a Paradise.

Six colored men who have just ar
rived in Philadelphia from Liberia say
that that country is anything but para
disc and they advise colored men not to
emigrate to it. Provision are high.
Flour sells wholesale at $50 per barrel,
and salt meat at Is cents per pound.
The only cheap thing to be had is very
bad whisky, which is sold at 4 cents
for half pint. 1t is brought there by
German and English traders, and one
drink is sufficient to put the most peace
full man into a fighting humor.
-Delmar, Mr., had mad dog scare
last week, and thirty-eight dogs were
killed by the town authorities.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Thimble collecting is the latest fad
across the Atlantic, according to the
London Graphic. Mrs. Vanderbilt is ex-
tremely proud of possessing thimble
which originally adorned the finger of
Queen Elizabeth one very small and
Victoria when girl of IA; another used
by Princess Alice and much worm and
a most dainty gold and enamel thimble
once owned by the Princess of Wales.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

AT least IS per cent. of the trained
teachers of the London school board
have come from Church of England col
leges.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Ana article that has out1ved 81 gears of competition
and Imitation, and sells more and more each year.
must have merit Dobbins' Electric Soap, first made
in 1866 is jst that article Ask your grocer for it.
He has it, or will get it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Canterbury cathedral is 525 feet
long, 178 feet wide and $50 feet high.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

Mrs. WinsIOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP for chill.
dren teething, softens the gums reduces inflam-
nation allays pain, cures wind collie 25ca bottle.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

When bilious or costive eat Cascaret,
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; 10, 25c.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

she with pretty naivette, 81 would be
a New York girl and so to the matt
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
JOYS OF MATERNITY.
VIGOROUS MOTHERS AND STURDY
CHILDREN ADMIRED.

Why SO Many Women Are Child1ess-A
Problem That Has Puzzled Physicians
for Centuries.
Reproduction is law of nature, and
no picture of joy and happiness can
equal that of the vigorous mother and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19
No Time Should be Lost

By those troubled with constipation in seek
ing relief from Hostetter's Stomach Bitters-
The disease is easily relieved in its earlier
stage and as it is utterly subVersiye of tho
general health. postponemenr of the remedy
is unwise. The same holds good of delay in
cases of fever and ague, kidney complaints,
nervousness debility and rheumatism, all
ments to which the Bitters is particularly
Rdantpd
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1896-10-19

The young Duke of Marlborough has
held a political reception at Blenheim
and made a speech.
Less is said in the English papers
about the speech than about the cakes
and ale freely distributed.
Your true British voter cannot con-
slider any proposition about the franchise
unless his stomach is well filed with
campaign powder"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

an amended form OF the bin which
passed the house last winter Its chief
provision Is an educational test and a
very simple one. He must prove HIM
self able to read and write his native
language, Printed slips, containing eS-
tracts from the United States constitu-
ton, In the Languages OF all the coun-
tries from which immigrants come are
provided, and the Immigrant win have
TO prove his ability to read and write
when he lands on Ellis Island, II he
fails he Is to be returned TO his native
land at the expense OF the steamship
company which brought him over
There has been a gradual deteriora-
tion in the character OF the immigra-
ton to this country, There are fewer
from the British Isles. the Scandinavian
Peninsula, and Germany, but a large
Increase from the less desirable classes
OF Central and southern Europe, The
latter are as rule very ignorant and
many are hardly better than criminals.
They know little and have no ambition
TO know more.
II has been a problem how to keep out
those who are undesirable. and admit
those who win eventually make good
American citizens. The present bill
adopts simple educational Jest. The
result Of this experimentation il is mere
ly this--wil be watched with great In
terest II is believed the house will CON
cur in the senate amendments. and that
the measure win speedily become a law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the undersigned at the office Of the A.
and c. X. X. K. in Astoria, until noon
Of January 10, 1897, for the construc-
tion Of certain trestlework and plat
forms. at "scow Bay" in the city Of
Astoria. Also. under separate cover,
for the construction Of the trestlework
on the line Of the A. and c. X. X. r.
between Tongue Point and Knappa. All
the above in Clatsop Co, Oregon. Plans
and specifications can be seen at the
office OF the company in Astoria, after
December 25.-Approved bonds viii be
required OF the successful bidders. The
undersigned reserve the right to reject
any or all bids.
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
A YEAR OF SMALL EARNINGS

/ Railway Age.
II is now evident that the year 1896
will pass into history as one Of extraor-
dinarily small railway earnings the IN
creased mileage being taken into con-
sideration. The year started out with
some encouragement and for the first
six months. while many roads had to
report decreases. the aggregate earn
ings were considerably larger than for
the same period in 1895. though still be-
hind the totals Of previous years But
with the coming OF midsummer and
the campaign excitement business gen
orally decreased. and although little
later a large grain crop began to move,
it was less than in the previous year,
and rate wars cut down the earnings
from that source. so that altogether
the fall months have continued TO show
a falling on. even compared with the
results OF last year. Aug
ust, September and October showed in
creased losses in the totals, and Novem-
Der has beaten the record by a decrease
OF about 10 per cent on the 1900 miles
from which reports have been received.
December started in with a similar
showing. for example. % roads report
ing a loss for the first week Of
about per cent compared with the
same time last year, and lake nsviga-
don has continued open so late that
the roads affected by that competition
are not likely TO experience very much
Improvement in the footings for the en-
tire month. Still the increase gained
in the first half Of the year has not been
entirely wiped out by the later losses.
and the year as a whole win show a
somewhat better total, gross and net.
than 1895. and 1897 viii open with every
promise OF great improvement over
many previous years.
Taking the reporting roads individ-
uaily it appears that for the month OF
November, "a showed increases, the
highest being. compared with the same
month last year. slSS.ss4 by the Missou-
ri. Kansas and Texas. while 80 expe-
rienced comparative loss. reaching in
the case OF the C. NJ. and ST. P. as high
as s67S,l7s. The total reported earnings
OF these roads for the month were Al,-
Gj9. Gee. against S45.652.O 900 in 1898. net
decrease Of $4.55S.O 900 in spite OF an in
crease Of 722 miles OF lines. But for
the eleven months ended November 80
the statement, representing considera-
bly, less than half the mileage OF the
United States, Canada and Mexico is
more encouraging. OF the 121 roads
named 50 show gains and 80 losses, and
the earnings for this year aggregate
$780, Sss, 900, against s422.6l3.OOO, leaving
net increase Of $3.50. 900. which. how
ever. will doubtless be diminished some
what by the decreases for December.
Meantime the railways have continued
to hold their expenditures well in hand
and the net earnings will make better
comparative showing than the gross,
while at the same time the commence
ment Of the year will find all the COM
panies needing supplies and labor on
which they cannot longer economic.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The things that people see are Inside
OF them and not outside. No two peo-
pie see the same thing exactly alike.
One woman may let Nut at a beautiful
landscape and see all the beauty and
restfulness and grandness that there Is
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The Shakers Of Mount Lebanon. a
community Of simple, honest, God-fearing
men and women, have prepared the
Shaker Digestive Cordial for many
years, and it is always the same. sim
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ties Of Shaker Divestive Cordial
Indigestion is caused by the stomach
glands not supplying snough gastric
glands not supplying enough digestive
Juice. Shaker Digestive Cordial sup
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its glands so that after a while they
don't need help. AS evidence of the
honesty Of Shaker Digestive Cordial,
the formula is printed on every bottle.
Sold by druggists. price 10 cents to 81
per bottle.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
FREE TO EVERY MAN
THE METHODS OF A GREAT
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
A HOUSEHOLD TREASURE.

D. w Fuller OF canajoharle, n, T.,
says that he always keeps Dr. Kings
New Discovery In the house and his fam
ny has always found the very best re-
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned have duly qualified in the
county court OF the state Of Oregon
for Clatsop county, as executors Of the
last will and testament OF John Hob
son, deceased, and all persons having
claims against the estate Of said de-
ceased must present the same, duly
verified, to such executors at the office
Of Fulton Brothers, Attys., in the city
Of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oregon,
within six months from this date.
Astoria, Dec. 18th, 1896.
C.. w. FULTON,
G. C. FULTON,
Executors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The "Astorian'' hereby offers to donate
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to st. Mary's
hospital. payable on demand 20 Father
Dieinan, whenever legal evidence Is pro-
aaced showing that any afternoon news
paper Published In Astoria has printed
within the last ninety days expiring be-
fore this eEer single special or
other Kind Of ''telegraphie press report"
received over the wires entering either
Of the telegraph ofiaees in Astoria. from
any point outside of Oregon.
Astoria. Or, October is, 1890.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-30

The queen bee lives from two to five
years, according to the manner in
which she is raised. When raised by
the natural way, as by the swarming
Of the bees, and the mother queen is
two or more years old. she often lives
four or five years. The life of the
workers varies from forty-fve days to
to five and sometimes six months dur
ing the winter, taking the time Of Oc-
tober to April. Drones very seldom
live more than four or five weeks dur
ing hot weather. ,....