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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
THE INDIA FAMINE

Chicago Times Herald.
The sufferings OF the Armenians have
awakened the conscience of the civil
lied world, but the civilized world has
forgotten or passes over lightly the
impending famine in India, which
which the destruction Of the Christians
in Turkey shrivel into insignidcance.
Great provinces have been without rain
for months. the earth parched to steril-
ity, instead Of exporting India is im-
porting wheat and the price Of grain
has risen enormously.
Some notion of what this vast tragedy
upon which the curtain is now rising
will mean to the race can be gathered
from former India famines. Between
| 1860 and 1873 there were seven famines,
in which at least 12.OO0,OOO persons per-
ished. In lS76-7S $500. 900 We're starved
to death or destroyed by diseases con
seQuent upon deprivation in the presi-
dency Of Madras. In the province OF
Rajputana alone in lS6S-Ss l.5Oo.OOO lives
were lost. The great famine Of iS76-7S
annihilated l.O5O.OOO wretched natives
in Mysore. one-fourth of the population.
1t is difficult for US TO understand the
force with which great calamity falls
upon the herded millions of Hindustan.
In our communities Of detached fami-
lies even the greatest pestilence. such
as the cholera epidemic at Hamburg a
few years ago, strikes like lightning,
with swift and fatal but widely sepa-
rat and inaccurate blows. \ vast ma
jority OF the people survive unhurt by
the Scourge. The total deaths in Ham
burg from the cholera epidemic in 1892
were 5000, or one in eighty Of popula-
ton. The deaths caused by the great
Irish famine Of 1S45 numbered only 200
O00 But among the clotted masses OF
Indian life famine or pestilence moves
like fire. exterminating millions and
leaving millions more so wasted and
in their eyes.
Sir Lepel Griffin. commenting on the
foreshadowed calamity. says: Famine
is the reply Of nature to early marriage
ard an increase OF twenty millions Of
population in ten years. The food sup
ply overtakes the population; a drought
occurs. and there is no sufficient sur
plus Of grain in the country Until In
dia abandons her inhuman superstition |
that every female child must be mar
ried at about twelve years of age and |
accepts those prudential reasons |
against early marriage which govern |
the conduct Of all reasonable people, |
nature will, from time to time. reply |
to their folly by famine. cholera and |
epidemic disease" This is scientific |
reason for Indian famines, but it does
not excuse the British government in |
India for its shortcomings in dealing
with the problem. The ravages Of star
vation have been as severe in provinces
directly administered by Englishmen as
in the feudatory states. While it may
be impossible to avert the consequences
Of a drought it should be within the
power Of the government. which has
shown the proper spirit in treating 9TH
sr sanitary matters. to lessen the hor-
-ors Of the catastrophe
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
TWO LIVES SAVED.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas. OF Junction City.
Ill. was told by her doctors she had
Consumption aud that there was no nope
for her, but two bottles DR.. Kings New
Discovery completely cured her. and she
says It saved her life. Mr. Thomas Egg
gers, 139 Florida street. San Francisco.
suffered from a dreadful cold. approach
ing Consumption. tried without result
everything else, then bought one bottle
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful 1t is such results. OF which
these rae samples, that prove the won-
derful efficacy OF this medicine in Coughs
and Colds. Free trial bottle at Chas
Rogers Drug Store. Regular size 80
cents and 3i.0O.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
CHARTER REVISION.


Now that the noise Gnd distraction
of the presidential campaign has passed
away, it is TO be hoped that our citi-
zens viii no longer overlook the neces-
sity OF radical revision Of the Astoria
charter by the next legislature. That
there are many serious defects in our
present charter d,cs lot admit of dis
pute. Some Of these defects have al
ready cost the taxpayers many thous-
ands Of dollars, and there are others
more latent which will inevitably and
seriously initiate against the future
growth of the city before they can be
eradicated. unless advantage be taken
Of the approaching biennial legislature
TO bring the entire charter up to the
requirements of a modern and progress
sive city. 1t is not necessary to partic-
ularize the defects: attention has been
already repeatedly called to the more
glaring Of them in these columns. Suf-
ice it to say that the most important
Of the changes demanded relate TO the
plan Of conducting special improve
ments and the establishment Of uni
form and permanent base Of grade for
the streets and alleys in the business
section Of the city The fact Is notO-
rious that whenever efforts have been
heretofore made to remedy some Of the
worst defects in the charter, parties in
terested in continuing the old system
by which jobbery and extravaganza
were fostered, have got in their work
with the members of the Clatsop dele
cation and the committees of legisla-
ture having the charter amendments in
charge, with the consequence that the
charter has been so manipulated and
patched to subserve personal and pri-
Vate schemes that any talk Of further
amendments is sure 10 arouse an irri-
tation and Jealous feeling among prop
erty owners and other substantial tax
payers. The fact remains, however,
that Astoria can never realize the full
measure of its hopes nor even retain
the natural and rightful advantages Of
the railroad construction until every
line and section Of the charter has been
subjected to thorough and impartial
revision, and, when revised, surrounded
by such protection against hasty amend
ment and future dishonest manipulation
as will afford the elements Of dignity
and stability indispensably requisite to
encourage the free investment Of out
side capital.
Astoria wants no repetition Of its
charter amendment experience Of 1895.
The work OF revision should be begun
at once and prosecuted, not by parties
who have private interests to subserve,
but by citizens who can be relied upon
to protect taxpayers and the best
interests of the city at every point. I'm
der the present charter we have some
Of the machinery Of government which
Would suffice for city Of 100000 inhab-
itants, coupled with a class Of loose,
irregular and inconsistent regulations
which would hardly be tolerated in a
well organized country village. Thus in
some respects we are compelled TO
maintain system far beyond our
needs and necessities, while in others
we are doing business according to an
eient and cumbersome methods totally
unsuited to the requirements Of a live
and progressive community with Asto
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Astorians cannot pay too much atten-
ton to the progress now being made in
Japan in the manufactures and arts.
Japan is one Of our nearest and most
important trans-Pacific neighbors. She
Is abreast OF the times and ready to do
business with the United States. Asto-
ria wants that business and is entitled
to it by her geographical position WIN
our merchants and business men do the
needful at once to secure this valuable
traffic? The railroad is doing its share
TO develop business here, but local in
terests should take hold vigorously in
order TO secure an up-to-date Oriental
steamer service for this port
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Oregon is not behind the times. She
can get up an ice storm as well as Min
nesota and Illinois. Yesterday morn
ing's exhibition was a very creditable
one. The majority Of the people. how
ever, do not appreciate the efforts OF
the weather bureau. however beautiful
may be the appearance OF trees and
shrubbery in natures glistening dia-
monds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
OLD PEOPLE.

Old people who require medicine to reg
ulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
medicine does not stimulate and con-
tains no whisky or other intoxicant, but
acts as a tonic and alternative. It acts
mildly on the stomach and bowels. add
ing strength and giving tone to the or
gans, thereby aiding nature in the per-
iormance OF the functions. Electric
Bitters is an excellent appetizer and aids
digestion Old people find it just exactly
what they need. Price 50 cents per bot
tie at Chas. Rogers Drug Store.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Elmer Graydon, living near English.
Ind, has named an infant son Abraham
Lincoln Ulysses Grant William McKin-
ley, and neighbor John Vaughn. not
to be outdone, has named his infant son
Thomas jefferson Andrew Jackson
James Monroe William Jennings Bryan,
At last accounts both infants were
doing as we'll as could be expected un-
der the circumstances.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Excuse me-" Observed the man in
'but 1 am a surgeon, and
that is not where the liver Is" Never
you mind where his liver IS" retorted
the other. III it was in mis- big toe
or his left ear De Wits Little Early
Risers would reach 1t and shake it for
him. On that you can bet your gig
lamps" Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The only way the eccentric whistler
can keep his precious white locks of
hair now Is to dye all the rcst ot the
chevelurN Time has tRkos away the
bona ndc character " the distinction
which was his pride all his head would
be Waite n he let Il alone
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The Historian hereby offers to donate
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to st. Mary's
Hospital, payable on demand to Father
Dielman, whenever legal evidence Is pro-
d0eed showing that any afternoon news
paper pablished In Astoria has printed
within the last ninety days expiring be-
fore this offer a single ''speciaf' or
other kind OF photographic press report"
received over the wires entering either
OF the telegraph Ofiiees In Astoria, from
any point outside Of Oregon.
Astoria, Or, October is, 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Verdi. the celebrated composer. is a
great lover Of horses; and his paddocks
near Genoa contain some ot the finest
horsefiesh in Italy. His equine friends
are his hobby. and he cares for them
as much as for his music He seldom
has any music at home, and does not
often go to the opera. Music and horses
ara a somewhat rare combination.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
BUcKLENs ARNIcA sALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum. feyer
sores, tetter, chapped hands. chilblains,
corns. and all skin eruptions, and pos
itive cure for piles, or no pay required.
II is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction, or money refunded. Price, rs
cents per box. For sale by Charles
Rogers. Odd Fellows building.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless
and invariably reliable are the quail
ties OF One Minute Cough Cure. It new.
er fails in colds. Group and lung trou.
bles. Children like II because Il II
pleasant to take and 1t helps them
Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

To cure all old sores. TO heal an indo-
lent ulcer. or to speedily cure piles. you
need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel salve according to directions. Its
magic-like action will surprise you.
Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The old way ~ delivering messages
by postboys compared with the modern
telephone, illustrates the old tedious
methods OF breaking" colds compared
with their almost instantaneous cure
by one Minute Cough Cure. ChRs, Rog-
res.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

scaly eruptions on the head. chapped
hands and lips. cuts. bruises. scalds,
burns are quickly cured by Dewi,ts
Witch Hazel salve. II Is at present
the article most used for piles, and II
always cures them. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

One Of the cleverest women botanists
in the country, the wife Of a scientific
man and college professor Of New York,
says that her husband fell in love with
her when she was in the most unpleas-
ant stage Of a disease known as ivy
poisoning. And what a sight l was
she adds.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

By order " the csar new bell will
soon be sent from ST. Petersburg Ia
the church ~ St John the Evangelist,
at Chatellcraut France. where. shortly
before the death W the emperor Nico-
las Ill. 100000 rifles wen, manufactured
for the Muscovitc army,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The secret Of n speedy cure In sick
ness lies in selecting the proper remedy
and this Is difficult to DO unless one
Is sure what the Olment Is, But one
thing is surc--had the liver been act.
lively at work sickness could not have
come, 1t is then always safe TO take
SImons Liver ogulator which keeps the
simmons Liver Regulator, which keeps
the liver well regulated and all poison
expelled tlom the system
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
HTSORIH PUBLIC LTBPHRY
READING ROOM FREE TO ALL.
Open every day from o'clock to T:Ss
and $50 TO $50 D. m
Subscription rates % per annum.
s.w. COR. ELEVENTH q DUANE sTs.
AN ENroMAT1cAn BILL OF FARE

For a dinner. served on the Dining cars
of the Chicago. Milwaukee aud 81. Paul
Railway. will be sent to any address on
receipt Of two-cent postage stamp.
Apply to Geo. H. Heafford. General Pas
senger Agent, Old Colony Building. Chi
cago, Illinois.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The old lady was right when she
said the child might die If they waited
for the doctor. She saved the little
ones life with few doses of One Min
ute Cough Cure. She had used 1t for
Group before. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

An communications intended for publi-
cation should be directed to the editor.
Business communications OF all kinds
and reraittances must be addressed to
The Astorian.
The Astorian guarantees to Its sub
scribers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
fver.
Advertising rates can be had on appli-
cation to the business manager.
The Weekly AstOrian. the second Oldest
weekly in the state OF Oregon, has. next
10 the Portland oregonian, the largest
weekly circulation in the state.
Jno F. Handley a Co, are our Port
hand agents. and copies OF The Astorian
can be had every morning at their stand.
IA Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Acting under the authority granted
by the South Carolina legislature. Gen.
Hugh l.. Farley is collecting and will
publish in permanent form the rolls ot
all the companies raised In that state
for service in the confederate army.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Lady Uric Duncomb. after tasting
the triumphs Of the social whirl in
London, has entered Girton college as
an undergraduate, and will devote her.
self hereafter TO philosophy and his.
tory
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

overcoats and winter wraps will be in
fashion. They can be discarded. tempor-
arily while travelling in the steam-heated
trains OF the Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Paul Railway. For solid comfort, for
speed and for safety no other line can
compare with this great railway Of the
West.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

TO CURE A COLD IN oNE DAY,
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It
fails TO cure. 95c. For sale by Chas
Rogers. Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Belgian F'lemings are much pleased
because the Count OF Flanders son.
Prince Albert, the heir presumptve to
the throne. recently delivered a speech
in French before the Ghent academy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Mrs. Homer Cole, wife Of the station
agent at Branch Mills, Ne. paid a
visit one day recently to her husband
at the station. and that visit marked
her second appearance in five years
on the street although she does all
the usual horne work.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
ROYAL Baking Powder
has been awarded highest
honors at every worlds fair
where exhibited.

Miss Grace Fairweather Is believed
10 be the champion lady billiard player
OF the world. She is native Of New
castle, England. and is described as
tail and lady-like. and not yet q years
OF age
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

When Goyernor-elect Joseph H. John
ston, Of Alabama. is inaugurated, he
viii stand upon a foundation Of silver.
The heels Of his shoes will be covered
with plates Of the white metal
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Sir Arthur Sullivan composes an OPP
era score 10 two months. His proft
is generally 1000 pounds for the FIRST
year alone. Sir Arthur Is said to draw
about 10000 pounds year from his
comic operas alone.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
FIRE ALARM BONES,

BOX S--Trullngors Mn,
hoS 6--Astor and seventh street,
Box Ninth and Duane,
BOX S--Commerclal and Fifteenth.
Rox s-Clatsop MN.
ROx lg--Car Stables,
Rox ii--McGregor's Mil.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Maj Josiah Pierce. Jr, chief ordnance
ot the drst brigade, Maryland National
Guard, is giving a course ot lectures
or map-making and map-reading tn
the officers of the state militia in Raj
timore.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The length Of life may be increased
by lessening its dangers The majority
Of people die from lung troubles These
may be averted by promptly using one
Minute Cough Cure Chas. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

DR.. Temple, appointed bishop Of Lon
don by Mr.. Gladstone. is the fifth bishop
Of London translated to Canterbury
since the death Of Archbishop Laud
He is Is years Of age. only two bishops,
Ryle Of Liverpool and Ellicott OF Glou-
cester. being older than he.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

1t is a fixed and immutable law that
to have good sound health, one must
have pure, rich and abundant blood.
There is no shorter nor surer route
than by a course of DeWitt's sarsapa-
rilla- Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Go TO Elmore. sanbOrn's office and see
machine. Take along some Of the twlnes
"as good az Marshalrs." in your pocket,
and test them. Then see how much more
Marshall's will stand. It's money in your
pocket and fish in your net to find out.
their new and handsome twlne testing
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Little attention seems to be given to
the coming election for councilmen. 1t
is conceded in most quarters that the
Republican nominees are sure Of their
snats
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

Charles Francis Adams has given to
the Adams Chapter Of the Daughters
OF the Revolution the house at Quincy.
Mass, In which John Adams was born.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

1t is noted that the women Of the
royal families Of Europe are on an
average much stronger, mentally and
physically. than the men.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The Rev. w w Newton celebrated
last Sunday the fifteenth anniversary
Of his rectorship Of st. Stephens Epls-
copal church, Pittsield, Mass.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

DeWitts sarsaparilla is prepared for
cleansing the blood. It builds up and
strengthens constitutions impaired by
disease. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

The campaign button deserves a rest,
likewise. Let It be unbuttoned.-Bost
Herald
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
rERMs on sunsoRIrrIoN.
nArLY.

Bent by mail, per yeSS. $500
Sent by mail, per month ,,,".,.,. so
Delivered by carrier. per month";. .45
WEEKLY.
sent by mail per year. g In advance,
postage free, 20 subscribers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
A TWI5TER

A TwIsTER.
A twister IN twisting
May twist him twist,
For in twisting a twist
Three twists make twist:
But II one o. the twists
Untwists fror~ the twist.
The twist untwisting
Untwlsts the twist.
That Is, when It's twisted with any
other twlne than MARsHALLs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01
Tell the
ticket agent

to ticket you via the Bur
lington Route and he will
do so.
Tell him you want your
ticket to read via Bill
lings. Mont. and the
New Short Line and II
will read that way.
Tell him you want II to
read via st. Paul and the
Burlington Route and II
will read via st. Paul and
the Burlington Route.
The service over both
lines Is as good as can be.
To Omaha, Kansas City.
st. Louis. and the South,
the time via Billings Is
several hours faster than
via st. Paul. To Chicago
It Is about the same.
/. c. SHELDON, G.. A.,
Portland, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-01

AA@N es nC value sl amSa eb aoat value seo also tGo
ho1r value a&0bbh dour
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REFERENCES
To- and wa 5 or rlepdto -
the time In
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FROM NOW UNTIL SPRING

A. c. SHELDON, G. A.,
Portland, Oregon.
The morning times., 1896-11-19
FAvORS AN EXTRA SESSION
Congressman Bingham of Phila-
delphia Wants One Called.

Hon. Henry H. Bingham, representing
the First Congressional district in Penn
syivania, i'll an interview on matters like
ly TO engage the attention OF tine next and
forthcoming session of Congress, says:
THE attitude OF the members-elect is
not known. They are for sound money but
the details covering a change and revision
oflaws are withoutlimit. The Republicans
coming INTO control in the House in the
Fifty-fourth Congress were compelled to
recognize the deficiency condition of the
Treasury and to legislate at once for a
revenue that would cover the economical
expenses and expenditures Of the govern
ment.
THE Dngley emergency bin as a tenn
porary eXpedient was passed. 1t Is now
i'll the Senate and it is mere guess work
to proclaim its disposition. The personnel
of the Senate continues the same for the ap-
preaching session. There are many new
features and Determinations In the Ding
ley bill that will not be Incorporated in a
distinctive Republican measure and many
paragraphs tina might embarrass legisiatio
in the FIftv-fifth Congress when the legis-
lation must be considered all Initio
1t is also an open question ir the Presi-
dent would sign or let the bill become
law without his signature, for it strikes
severely at many of his Well kno wn andpro-
nounced low tariff views l am in favor of
an immediate extra session after the ith
OF March, S97, and the taking up ola new
tariff bill The business interests Of the
country have neither been stagnated nor
disturbed in the past when the Republican
party had been cons ummating tariff
legislation"