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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
WRITE PLAINLY.
.arper'a Round Table.
soc. and ts.oo At all druggists

Harper's Round Table.
A Cincinnati grocer's house found
that cranberrles had risen 10 IS per
bushel. The purchasing clerk immedl-
ately sent this note by the FIRMS team
ster: "one hundred bushels per Sim
mons - (Slmmons was the drivers
name) The well-meaning correspond
ent thought the scraw read: "one
hundred bushels persimmons." and the
boys were atraightway set 10 work.
for persimmons were plentiful. The
wagon made Its appearance next day
loaded with eighty bushels The re-
naming twenty bushels were 10 follow
next day. and when the correspondent
found out his mistake he angrlly de-
manded why the order did not read by
Simmons.
An Engllshman. In writing to Lin
coinshire friend. mentioned the latters =
kindness to him. and said he would soon
send him a suitable equivalent" The
friend read the word elephant" and
Immediately built handsome barn for
the reception OF his elephantine majes-
~. But much TO his surprise barrel
OF oysters was the equivalent"
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Fare from Los Angeles
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10


Habit Except In one Way
From the Washington Star.
Nicotine" said the moralist, lis a
terrible drug"
II sometimes think that II doesn't
hurt a person who INDUCES in mod
GRAFTON" responded the Star reporter,
who was smoking cigar.
That's the danger OF 1t. II is the
more pernlcious because OF It's many In
siG!ous phases, II had my way I'd
abolish every leaf OF tobacco from the
markets. It's constant temptation to
waste, and am thankful that never
squandered my resources in such a
way"
you never smoked"
Never"
Nor chewed?"
Certainly not"
Nor used snuff?"
THE idea is preposterous"
II suppose you must have saved a
great deal Of money, then, The small
expenses count up very rapidly. But.
Of course, a man must invest his money
to get as comfortable an income as
you appear to enjoy, A friend of mine
was telling me about how you laid the
foundation for your fortune. 1t was
a small speculation, was 1t not?"
"Um-yes, It was"
Would you mind telling me just how
you managed it?"
why, you see, a friend of mine who
knows all about the market gave me a
tip and bought some stock in the to-
bacco trust"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
HIS wIFE's GRIT.
Cleveland PlaIn-Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer
II tell you my wife has a good deal
OF true grit. We were out hiking Sun
day, gathering a stock OF autumn
leaves. She was ahead on the way
home and ran into deep rut and had a
bad fall. When ! came up l found her
sitting on the bag OF leaves trying to
get her breath. 'Hullor l said face
tiously-she isn't a woman who wants
any pity-'what are you doing down
there? What do you suppose she said 20
Il give It up" said the other man.
why said she. you were 80 slow
In coming that / just thought I'd get
on and press these leaves a littler
What do you think OF that?"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

FrOm the San Francisco Argonaut)
I'm the heart Of the great desert Of the
colorado-which the Southern Pacific
t-averses-thers is an oasis called Indio,
which. In our opinion. h the sanitarium
Of the earth. We believe, from personal
Investigation. that for certain indipiduala,
there Is no spot on this planet 50 favor
able"
@. T. Stewart. NJ D.. writes: ''The
purity Of the air. and the eternal sun
shine, NIL one with wonder and delight.
/. Nature has accomplished 30
much that there remains but little for
man to do. As TO its possibilities a. q
health resort-here il the most perfect
sunshine, with a temperature always
pleasant. q perfectly dry soil. for rain "a
an unknown factor: pure oxygen. dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired7 II Is the place, above
all others, for lung troubles. and q para
disc for rheumatics. Considering the
number Of sufferers who have been
cured, I have no hesitancy IN recon-
mending this genial oasis a. the haven
Of the afiicted"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Pure blood means good health. De.
Wits sarsaparilla purihes the blood,
cures Eruptions, Eczema scrofula, and
all diseases arising from impure blood.
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Many lives OF usefulness have been
cut short by neglect to break up an
ordinary cold. Pneumonia, bronchitis,
and even consumption can be averted
by the prompt use of One Minute Cough
Cure. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all others.
DINING CAR PIRATES.
From the Plttsburr ChronIcle.

From the Pittsburg Chronicle.
You will pardon the question. l
know. II you think 1t obtrusive." said
the enterprising newspaper reporter,
as he talked through the prison bars to
the captive train robber. But why
do you gentlemen always so through a
train before breakfast" well, don't
mind telling YOU" replied the bandit,
seeing that l am likely 10 be out OF
the busines for year or two. We do
that to get ahead OF the dining car pi-
rates"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

A hacking cough is not only annoying
to others. but is dangerous to the per-
son who has 1t. One Minute Cough
Cure will quickly put an end to it.
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

De Wits Witch Hazel Salve is an an
tiseptic, soothing and healing applica-
tion for burns, scalds, cuts. bruises, etc,
and cures piles like magic. 1t instantly
stops pain. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure, Csc. For sale by Chas
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Speed and safety are the watchwords
OF the age. One Minute Cough Cure
acts speedily, safely, and never fails
Asthma, bronchitis, coughs and colds
are cured by it. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at Indio station.
that viii be rented to applicants at rea-
sonable rates. They are furnished with
modern convenienSes, supplied with pure
artesian water. and % situated as 10 give
occupants all the advantages to be de-
rived from q more or less protracted
residence IN this dslightful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

c. Turner. an able seaman on board
the British ship Kclburn. Capt Jones,
now lying here. sends the following let
ter TO the San Francisco Chronicle:
81 have u statement TO make OF the
treatment | have to put up with on
board the ship Kelburn. While lying
in Newcastle, through no fault OF my
own. l receive some severe injuries.
among them broken knee cap am
still suffering from the broken knee cap
and the captain refuses TO send me to
an hospital saying II viii cost too
much. whereas II We were In England
he would get rid OF me and then would
have TO pay the doctors bills myself.
II Is rumored around the ship that they
art going TO make II bloody hot for me
when We get to sea. because OF my.ef-
forts to get an hospital here"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Now, then, popocrats, take your crow
good-naturedly-turkey time is coming
for all.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Even those who voted for Bryan will
soon have reasons to be satisfied with
the result.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
CA9TOREA.
Ne As- N
=. =; .Gm1zz.<4 e. =

Democrats and populists may now
disentangle themselves from one an
other and see where they are at.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Perhaps the Cuban question may de-
velop into a crisis, but it won't be a
big one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

We can now turn our attention to
Great Britain and take up the venez-
uelan matter again.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The surviving Bryanite can be dis
tingulshed in these happy days by his
eagerness to change the subject.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
INDIO
Absolutely
Dry and Pure Tropical
Climate
Pronounced by Physicians the
most Favorable in America
for sufferers from
Lung Diseases and
Rheumatism
Many Remarkable Cures
Lung Diseases and
Rheumatism
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indio IN
the past By the large Numbers who
otherwise would have been glad to take
advantage Of its beneficial climate, has
been a lack Of suitable accommodation.
The Southern Pacific Company takes
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

We have seen the end OF the solid
South and there is comfort in that for
patriots.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

WHEN IN roRTLAND-Call on Jno.
F, Handley g Co., 12I Third street. and
get the Daily Astorian. Visitors need
not miss their morning paper while there.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT

A passenger train on the Chicago. Nh
Waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. Itn
tarina are vestibuled. heater by steam,
and lighted by electricity Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp
It's dining cars are the best In the world.
and its coaches are palaces on wheels,
This great railway, connecting as II
does with all transcontinental lines at st.
Paul and Omaha, assures to the travelling
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
offices TO any point in the United States
or Canada. For maps, folders and other
information, address,
g. ]. EDDY. General Agent
J. w. CASEY, Portland, Or
TRAY. Pass and Tkt. Agent
Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Parties desiring the best Of Job printing
at the lowest prices should call at the
Astoria Job ONCE before going else
where. -
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The steamship Amarapoora. which
sailed from Seattle for Central America
yesterday. was libeled in the sum OF
$3.50 just before sailing by Frank Cline.
formerly chief steward. A bond OF $500
was given the federal court by the own
err and she was allowed to proceed.
The amount claimed due by Cline Is for
back wages and for a sum sufficient TO
pay his passage TO his port OF shipping.
which is London. According TO English
law Cline is entitled to passage home
from wherever he is discharged. and
the matter win be laid before the con-
sui at San Fransiseo for settlement
Tacoma News.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The Oriental liner Mount Lebanon
arrived down yesterday with full
cargo Of freight for Kobe. Yokohama,
Hongkong and Honolulu. She viii sail
today.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The American bark coloma, Captain
Noyes, cleared yesterday for Hong
kong She has 55O,292 feet Of lumber.
valued at 1850. and 90 spars. valued at
$3.50: total value OF cargo. N.lO2.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The British ship lien Lee. Captain
Donaldson. cleared yesterday for the
United Kingdom with il2.s65 bushels OF
wheat. valued at 100000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
MARINE MATTERS.
mon wArEn, N low wArEn.

Changes n Moon.-G, Last ar /. New
Moon. ~, First or. ~. Full Moon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10
STREAMING AT A GNAT.

He Had Patience With the Tobacco
Habit Except In one Way.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The steamer Augusta arrived yeater-
day from Seattle with nlnety-Gve tons
Of coal for Elmore. sanborn 4 Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

While on the way down the river
from Portland sunday morning the
steamship Columbia broke her crank
pin and put back for repairs. The
steamer Elder took the columbia's pas
scngers, leaving out yesterday morning.
Her cargo consisted OF ls,l3i bushels OF
wheat. 1926 cases OF salmon and 3e6
sacks Of oysters. The damage to the
Columbia was slight and she Will ar
rive down this morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

Thomas shApland. a remarkably
handsome i6-ycar-old lad. son Of the
master Of the British ship Peleus. was
before the municipal court In Portland
saturday charged with roaming the
streets after midnight. The defendant
pleaded guilty and was fined so. This
act was prompted by the boys father.
who complained that he was unable TO
control Thomas while In port. He would
be out at all hours OF the right. keeping
company with immoral people. He re-
qucsted the detention OF the boy until
next Tuesday. when the ship Will sail.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-11-10

The British ship Melanope, wheat la
den for the United Kingdom. arrived
down the river yesterday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
H. E. MIzELL,
 Ticket Agent.
Notice.

Mir. J W. Clegg desires to inform his friends that in Il few days he will take personal charge of his milk wagon, and solicits the patronage Of Ill his old customers. and as many new one as possible. He has thoroughly stocked his farm with Jersey cattle and handles only the pnrest Jersey milk. Those who deal with him are guaranteed polite at tention and general satisfaction.
 26d8t
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SAVED BY AUTOMATIC BRAKES.
Accident on the Railroad That Runs
 Up PIke's Peak.
H. E. AlIzELL,
 Ticket Agen {.

Accident on the Railroad That Runs
 Up Pike's Peak.
 COLORADO SPRINGS, Sept. 1-But for the automatic brakes on a special train on the Pike's Peak Cogwheel rail way large number of passengers would have been killed Sunday. The sidehars on the driyewheels of the en- zine broke, causing the engineer to lose control of it. The conductor set the automatic brakes on the cars and stopped them, but the engine became discon- nected from the train just as the fire man and engineer abandoned it. The engine shot down the mountain at 8 terrific speed to curve half mile be- low, where it jumped the track and shot through the air 150 feet When it struck the ground the engine exploded.
 On the train was party of London and Northwestern railway magnates accompanied by Manager Fred Harri- son of the Cogwheel road and s. k. Hooper of the Denver and Rio Grande road
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

An accident occurred yesterday which came near resulting seriously. at least, to one of the participants and the total destruction of Mir Harry Oleott's wheel. Mr. Oleott and Mir. Claude Chambers while rae ing near the Bluff City mill collided, and as a result of the collision Mr Oleott has a badly bruised arm and his wheel is almost a total wreck. MT. Chambers escaped without in- jury.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

The steamer Reese Prltchard has been sold by the Arkansas Cotton Oil Co.,, to the Yazoo River Trans portation Co. The boat passed here yesterday afternoon in charge of Capt. Drake, enroute to Yicksburg. Miss, to be turned over to her new purchasers. The Pritchard was n familiar sight at our wharf, and her departure will be matter of regret among all old Arkansas river men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
 Two More Grain Firms.

GALVESTON, Sept. 1.-Two more grain exporting firms have been added to the list of patrons of the port of Gal weston. Mason Gregg of Kansas City has consigned a small shipment, possi- ply for trial. by way of this port, and the William D. Orthwein Grain com pany expects to ship 100000 bushels during the season.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

The Commercial yesterday criti- clsed the GRAPHIC for advertising it's next bicycle races for September 10, "199G." and proceeded to elaborate thereon. In the same issue of the Commercial the attachments run on the Blum stock are put down at '$33S, ,529. .61. an error in addition of only $500, ,000-that's all We would respectfully refer our hypereritieal neighbor to that proverb of the Bible which makes reference to pick ing the mote out of one's own eye before attempting to pick the same out of his brothers eye.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Shot by a Pugilist

CINCINNATI, Sept. l.-Aa outing club was spending the SunGay in a grove near the suburb of College Hill when Edward Nelous, an amateur pugilist, and his friends started game of chuck on the grounds. Adam Prather of the outing party ordered them to qnit play ing there. In the melee that followed Prather was fatally shot by Nelous.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

We observe from the proceedings in today's Gazette of yesterdays ''boltocrat' convention at Little Rock that "Mr. Fowler. of Pine Bluff, invoked divine blessings upon the gathering. This announcement was read with surprise and amaze ment by Mr. Fowler's friends in Pine Bluff today. No one suspected that he could be ''voeiferous with prayer" or that he entertained de signs upon the ministry. Hereafter a seat in the front row in the "amen" corner must be reserved for our friend Levenworth Fowler.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

The Board of Directors of the Col ored Industrial Institute wish to say that the college will open the first Monday of September. Two medals were taken at the Worlds Fair, which attest the general superiority of the School The industrial de- partment will be further extended this year. The Sisters of Charity are the teachers. The Board of Di- rectors are: Hon. l.. E. Goldsmith, Judge W. D. Jones, Col. ". r. Grace, Rev. ]. NJ. Lucy, Mr John NJ. Oracle. Hon. Ferd Havis and Mir. Wiley .IOneS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

Annunciation Academy, conducted by the Sisters of Charity, will open the fall session the first Monday of September. This is one of the best female colleges in the South. The courses of music, literature and art are very complete. \ boys depart ment and a Kindergarten school are connected with the Academy. As a home institution it is entitled to the choice patronage of the town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Two Women Suicide.

CINCINNATI. Sept. l.-Ths finding of the dead body of Miss Jennie Bolles and of Mrs Henry Vennemeyer Sunday, started sensational reports again similar to those surrounding the finding of the bodies of some women in this vicinity recently. Both committed suicide, and there was no murder mystery in either eaaa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

John Heard was brought before Justice Vance this morning to an swer to the charge of bigamy. A number of witnesses were examined and the ease waseontinned until this afternoon.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
 Warehouse Destroyed,

TYLER, Tex, Sept l-The ware house together with contents of the Tyler Chair factory was destroyed by fire, Loss partially covered by snsur- ance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

Annual Meeting Grand Lodge 1. 0. 0. F. At Dallas, Texas, September 2l to 2S. For the above occasion the Cot ton Belt Route will sell tickets from Pine Bluff to Dallas at one fare for round trip-$lO.2O. Tickets on sale Sept. IS, l9 and 20; limited to Sept. 50 for return. J. ". FARLEY,
 Agent
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Miss Kate owens, of this city, has been entered by her friends in the Gazette's contest for a free scholar ship in the Galloway Female college. The Pine Bluff subscribers of the Gazette should vote their coupons for Miss Owens. She is very deserv- ing young lady and we hope to see her succeed.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Of Interest to Bicycle Riders.

or Interest 10 Bicycle Riders.
 There can be no question that one of the most important parts of a bi- cycle is the tire. It has to bear the brunt of the work. is constantly coming in contact with destroying clements, and generally receives the least care from the rider. The inn portanee of the work it has to do was early recognized by makers of bicycles, however, and they have given much attention to this i'm portant adjunct of the wheel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

As we could not wait on the trade last week, we will continue for few days our ten per cent off blue mark at our regular store.
 GoUID-GALBRAITn SUPPLY Co,
 9l dit Bank Rupt Sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

On account of the protracted ser vices at the Main Street Methodist Church there will be no prayer meet ing at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening. Members are requested to go to the Methodist meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

The Gould-Galhraith Supply Co. have removed their bank rupt stock of goods to their old stand, where their great slaughter sale will be continued.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Ringing Brother rs Ore
Exhibitions

Exhibitions Ringling Brothers Ore At Little Rock, Ark, September l9, 1896. For the above occasion the Iron Mountain Route will sell round trip tickets for S170 Tickets on sale September 18th with Emit of return September 2lst.
 H. E. MzELL,
 Ticket Agen {.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Notice to Contestants.

Beginning with tomorrow Cues day) the coupons in the GRAPnIe's two scholarship contests will be counted daily at , o'clock in the af- ternoon and the result announced in each issue of the Daily GRAPHIC. The contest will close next Saturday night at midnight.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

Mir. F. NJ. Altschul, the popular Barraque street eigarist. is present. ing his customers with a handsome white metal match box, which is of great value and convenience to all smokers. We thank Mir. Altschul for being remembered.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
BURNS, The Tailor.
Notice.

On the 14th of September Miss Mary and Miss Clifton Jones will re- open their private school on the cor ner of Sixth and Chestnut.
 There will be special department for Kindergarten work.
 s 25 sw 3t | 2t a wls
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01

There are some people, incapable of doing anything themselves, seek to critieise and cry down the efforts of those who do. Anent the Conner eial's criticisms of the GAPHIe's bicycle races.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
Shoes. Shoes. Shoes.

Do not miss this chance 70 get first class shoes at ten per cent off, for few days only
 GOULD GAIBRAITH SUPPLY Co, 91d1t Bank Rupt Sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-09-01
THEY ARE HERE!

may be little previous, but promised TO let you know when they arrived. and will now take pleasure in showing you the finest assortment of
 DRESS AND FANCY SUIFINGs ever brought to Pine Bluff for Fall and Winter seasons. Yours.
 BURNS, The Tailor