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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The statistical summary of vessels
totally lost. condemned. etc, now pub
lished by Lloyd's Register. shows that
during 1898 the gross reduction In the
effective mercantile marine OF the
world amounted 10 1887 vessels Of $685.
s1S tons. excluding all vessels OF less
than 100 tons, or this total, $40 vessels
OF S72,46s tons we're steamers, and 927
OF iSS, SIS tons We're sailing vessels,
These figures exceed the average Of the
preceding four years by 90 steamers OF
81 1919 tons, and by So sailing vessels OF
- $40 tons. As regards steamers owned
In the United Kingdom. the return Is
also above the average, while as re-
CARDS sailing vessels It Is somewhat
below, The increase in the case OF the
former ia due not TO actual wrecks, but
to the large tonnage broken up, on
demned, etc, Apart from such cases,
the United Kingdom steam tonnage lost
during 1895 is only equal to the average
Of the last four years, Notwithstanding
that since 1891 the tonnage owned has
increased by one and a half million
tons.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Immigration Laws.

For the protection Of the equality Of
our American citizenship and Of the
wages Of our worklngmen against the
fatal competition Of low-priced labor,
we demand that the immigration laws
be thoroughly enforced. and so EXTEND
ed as to exclude from entrance to the
United States those who can neither
read nor write.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

can policy Of discriminating duties for
the up-building Of our merchant marine
and the protection Of our shipping in
the foreign carrying trade. so that
American ships-the product Of Amer
lean labor, employed in American ship
yards. sailing under the Stars and
Stripes. and manned. Differed and
owned by Americans-may regain the
carrying Of our foreign commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The points OF the compass may be
determined with the aid OF IN ordinary
watch. II Is simply necessary 20 bring
the watch In a position 10 that the hour
hand is directed toward the sur The
south then lies exactly midway between
whatever hour II may happen TO be
and the numcrai XII on the dial. Let
US suppose. for instance. that It Is four
O'Clock. and that the time-piece Is held
In the position indicated. she dlrec-
ton Of the numeral II viii her be the
exRst south. II It Ii eight o'clock the
mineral 10 Will indicate the exact
southerly polnt-cleveland Marine Re
view.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Enlargement of the Navy.

The peace and security Of the repub-
lie and the maintenance Of its rightful
influence among the nations Of the
earth demand a naval power common
surate. with its position and RESPONSE
bIity. We therefore favor the contin-
ued enlargement Of the navy and a
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Foreign Relations.

Our foreign policy should be at all
times firm. vigorous and dignihed. and
all our interests in the western hemis-
phere carefully watched and guarded.
The Hawaiian Islands should be con-
trolled by the United States and no for
elgn power should be permitted to in
terfere with them. The Nicaragua
Canal should be built, owned and OPP
Grated by the United States. and by
the purchase OF the Danish Islands we
should secure a proper and much-need-
ed naval station in the West Indies.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
T TO MARINERS.
or,-St. John Post Light, Position
Changed.

Notice is hereby given that On Sep
tember 2Sth, the st, John Post Light
will be moved to the "Old Smith dock"
ST. John, Oregon, about one-eighth of Il
mile In n westerly direction from its
present position. on and after Septem-
her 2Sth, the present light will be dis
continued and in It's stead a fixed white
light viii be shown from a lantern
suspended from an arm on the lower
(wesD side of the Smith Dock.
This notice affects the List of Lights
and Fog Signals, Pacific coast, 1896,
Page "a, No. 1885; also the List OF Bea-
sons and Buoys, Pacific Coast, 1895,
Page 80.
By order Of the Lighthouse Board,
JNo. p. MERRELL,
Lieut.. Commander U. S, Navy,
Inspector 18th L. II. District.
Office Of the U. S. Lighthouse Inspect
or, Portland, Oregon, Sept. Goth. 1896,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Wool and WOOIenS.

To all our products-to those Of the
mine and the field. as well as to those
Of the shop and the factory-to hemp
to wool. the product of the great indus
try Of sheep husbandry, as we'll IS to
the finished woolens of the mill-we
promise the most ample protection.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Free HomesteadS.

We believe in m immediate return
to the free homestead policy Of the
Republican party and urge the passage
by congress Of the satisfactory free
homestead Measure which has already
passed the house and is now pending
in the senate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The treasury department has issued
an order requiring that all vessels Of
the revenue cutter service assigned TO
the duty Of enforcing the anchorage
regulations shall carry at the bow n
distinguishing flag. having a white
ncli with a blue foul anchor in the cen
ter, placed at an angle Of forty-hyc de-
grccs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Civil Service.

The civfl Service law was placed on
the statute book by the Republican
party. which has always sustained II,
and we renew our repeated DECLARE
tons that it shall be thoroughly and
honestly enforced and extended wher-
ever practicable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The largo gasoline launch Morrow ar.
rived yesterday morping from Bandon.
IN the Coqullle river. with a cargo Of
salmon from the Bandon Packing Com
pany, for the Foard q Stokes Co. AZ
ter dlBchErging cargo she will 20 10
Portland where she viii take on freight
for Bandon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Alaska Representation.

We believe the citizens Of Alaska
should have representation in the con-
gress Of the United States,to the end
that needtul legislation may be intelli-
gently enacted.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The United States eyenu cutter
Commodore Perry arrived In port yes
tcrday afternoon, where she has been
ordered for duty during the winter.
Captain Smith reports n tempestuous
voyage.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Lynching Condemned.

We proclaim our unqualified condem-
nation of the uncivilized and barbarous
practices, well known as lynching or
killing Of human beings. suspected or
charged with crime. without process Of
law.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
C~ommodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at lndlo station,
that viii be rented to applicants at reR-
sonAblo rates. They are furnished with
modern convenience. supplied with pure
Rrtesian water and 10 situated as to give
occupants all tho advantages to he ls-
rived from a more or less protracted
residences In this delightful cllmate,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

September ~. the st. John post light
was moved 10 the odd Smith Dock"
81 John. Oregon. about one-eighth OF
n mile In a westerly direction from It's
former position. From September 2s
tho present light Is discontinued and
In liz stead a fixed white light Is shown
from a lantern suspended from an arm
on n pile on the lower or west side OF
ts.c smith dock.-I.edger.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

TAs ie-
'% s:i'i IMNzzsu ! ~

The best chemical compound for WISH
ing powder is Soap Foam as 1t will
not yellow the Clothes" nor burn the
hands, It's the finest thing in the world
for the bath. One trial will convince
you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
National Arbitration.

We favor the creation Of a national
board OF arbitration to settle and ad-
Just differences which may arise be-
tween employer and employed engaged
in interstate commerce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Free Ballot.

We demand that every citizen Of the
United States shall be allowed to cast
one free and unrestricted ballot, and
that such ballot shall be counted and
returned as cast.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Ask h
ticket agent

when you consult him
about your eastern trip,
to tell you about our
service to the East and
South.
Ask him to tell you
how much shorter-in
time as well as miles
our line Is to Omaha,
Kansas City and st.
Louis.
Ask him, too, about our
service between st. Paul
and Chicago.
Get one Of our folders
from him and study the
matter yourself. Do this
and your ticket will sure
ly read, as it surely
should, via the Burling-
ton Route.
A. C. d G. A..
Portland. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure, 25c, For sale by Chas,
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Many Remarkable Cures

Tho objections urged against Indio In
the past b. the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad to take
advantage OF It's beneficial climate. has
been n lack Of suitable accommodation.
Tho Southern Pacific Company takea
pleasure In announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

The British bark Mcinwen In reported
to have been chartered. and n IL said
tina: she viii 20 up the river today or
tomorrow.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT

A passenger train on the Chicago, Nh
waukee and st. Paul Railway. No. lts
tarlns 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 wor'd'
and its coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway. connecting as II
does with all transcontinental lines at BIT
Paul and Omaha, assures to h travelling
public the best service known. Tickets
via the Chicago, Milwaukee and ST. Paul
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
oficea TO any point in the United States
or Canada. For maps, folders and other
information. address
G. ]. EDDY, General Agent,
]. ". CASEY, Portland, Or.
Trav. Pass and Tiki. Agent
Portland, Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Sumptuary Legislation.

We sympathize with all wise and le-
climate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils Of intemperance and promote
morality.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
TIDE TABLE FOR SEPT. 1890.
MARINE
Movements OF NeSsois nt Home
and Elsewhere.

The Lord shaftsbury and the Essex
are On the way down the river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
Merchant Marine.

We favor restoring the early Ameri-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

Is Ola miles from
SAL FRANCISCO
and 800 miles from
Los ANGELES
Fare from Los Angeles s3.oc
Fare from Los Angeles

For further information inquire OF
any Southern Pacific. Company agent.
or address
h. p. ROGERS,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt. q. p. Co.
J. B. KIRKLAND,
Dist. Pass. Agt
Cor. First and Alder Sts., Portland. Or
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02

complete system Of harbor and ssa-
coast defenses.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-02
ROYAL BAKING Powder
Highest of all In I~eaVening'
Strength.-u. S. Government Report

Humans other name is Burchard,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
SAID OF THE REGISTER.

A Few of the Compliments Paid tho Lsa1
in Newspaper OF West Virginia
by Its Contemporaries.
Spencer Bulletin
1T is bright and newsy paper"
Parkersburg Journal
The Register is always UP with the
head OF the procession"
Grantsvi!le Chronicle
"A household necessity; not only
abreast Of the times, but leading"
Moorefield Examiner
All who desire 10 keep posted on pol,
itics as we'll as the general news should
subscribe for the Register.
Piedmont Herald
1T is the best Democratic paper IN
West Virginia"
Weston Democrat
The Register is the acknowledged
leader in the newspaper field OF West
Virginia"
Piedmont Banner
"OUr Democratic patrons will always
find splendid reading IN the Register"
Elizabeth News
The Register is a great paper, ably
edited, and gives a vast amount OF State
and national news"
Morgantown POST
1T is the best Democratic paper in
West Virginia
Brownsville, Pa. Clipper
"The Register serves the news of our
neighboring State in a bright and at
tractiVe FORM"
Ceredo Advance
1.-THE leading Democratic paper OF
West Virginia. We admire its fearless
manner, and its capacity for news
gathering"
Romney 1ntelligencer-
mot exclusively political, but srited
to the needs OF the household, the farm,
the Office and the workshop"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15

eagerly grasped by hundreds OF men
who stood up from their seats a.
tse ring side while the big puglllst S
,ett Mas kept dofing mis- silk nat IN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF the rounds Oh
cheers with which he was greeted IS
he made "a circuit of the house.
Ti friendly exhibition which preced-
er The Macedonian bout were each
of three rounds duration. Jim Hail.
of Australia and Pete Burns, of Har-
lem. made things lively I'm the next bout
and whenever either one landed the
sp.cjat0rs applauded Prof. John
Donaldson .hen had q lot of fun for
rrce rounds with George Rookie, once
v.u known iu New England sporting
circles. Donaldson was too clever IOr
the old timer. When these two left the
ring there were loud calls for John -.
sullivan. and n response the eX-cham-
D.oa made shOr. speech ia which he
than sau an those present FOR his warm
r.ceu 1l and sI In conclusion that
it remained for the boxers of the pres
emit dag and their managers to make
boxing one of The leading sports Oh TIE
athletic world.
Those two OLD ~dve~saries. Billy Ed
wards. of this city. and Arthur Cham
hers. OF Philadelphia were next In or
DER and they boxed three very short
ROUNDS. Every effort OF the men was
fully apn'arded and both were cheered
as hey left the ring.
Bob Armstrong. the big Colored
heavyweight boxer from Chicago was
then pitted against Tommy Kelley,
the HObcken lightweight cyclone.
This evenly matched pair put up a very
am SING bout OF three rounds.
Barney Aaron and DO0ney Harris
were greeted with cheers when they
made their appearance for three
round bout. end the former was pre-
seuted with p fora horseshoe.
George Dixon was then introduced,
and g. WIS announced that he would
meet J,., nJWney ar his club on jan
uarv tth. George (Eid) Layigne was
also introduced. and bowed his ac'
acknowledgements.
Jim Corbett and Jim McNey. of Phil
a1eiphi1 boxed a three round eXhibi-
ton Corbct- made an excellent show
ing. He looked 20 De i'm prime condl-
ton and was very quick in his move
me1ts He vas called On for a speech
but did not respond.
Jem Mace and Nike Donovan enter
ed the ring a- 1880 o'clock. and the
rarters rams with loud and prolonged
cheering. 17rz0u Davies was appoint
ad referee. Both men wore long white
trousers. and Mace had a green stripe
RUM w down The side of his garments.
I'm tbe first round Donovan was de-
cideJ'y the quicker nan. but they sim
r1v tanned each other 0nd Donovan did
the greater part Of the leading.
In the second round Donovan tapped
Jem ON the face. and the En- r,ishman
stopped for few minutes to remove his
artificial teeth. which caused laugh
nc his expense.
Donovan also had the call in this
round ON points. Mace landed two
lofts ON Mikes neck in the early part
of tho third round Donovan jabbed
his right OH the body and face and
sWurc RIGHT ON the neck. All these
blows were very light Donovan was
sim the faster man, They mixed it
up i'm the fourth and last round and
then shook hands The rounds were
only of two minutes duration each
and the decision was left to the spec
tators. who an shouted. "A draw
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
PENALTY or AMBITION.

The man wos covered with dust and
his clothes were torn. There were some
bad bruises on HIS face one eye was
closed and he limped.
OF course every one who saw him att~i-
buted it to liquor Every one always does
when a man seems "a little dazed. HUT
when The good Samaritan came alongside.
took him by the arm and tried to stright-
on him out he asserted that every one
was wrong.
cts ambition" he said.
Ambition. exclaimed the good samar-
tan. How IN the world could ambition
put YOU i'm this distressing plight?"
ooh. was anxious to push ahead you
know"
"WeI?"
"Aud when my bicycle stopped unex-
ueotediy I pushed ahead for about n
block. Chicago Evening Post.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
HE KNEW


The now woman orator waxed eloquent.
and what" she demanded. as she came
20 tho climax. els to De the result of our
emancipation"
She looked around with the calm assur-
ance OF one who had asked q poser. and
this was too much for the little man who
was waiting for his wife In a far corner
OF the hall
"I know" ne shouted.
"Ah" returned the new woman on the
pIat form. scornfu'lv. "the little man with
The bald head thinks lee has solved tho
rrohlem that We came here 10 discuss this
afterr con. We viii gladly give our atten-
ton while ne tells as what is to be the re-
suit"
cold dinners and ragged children. 80
roared the little man.-Chicago Post.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
YESTERDAY N WASHINGTON.
Continued From First Page.

eial Incurred II It was the intention Of
/ the Republicans 10 enter upon the gen
| eral tart rlegislation this session. To
this Mr.. Dinglcy replied automatically
that the condition Of the treasury war
/ ranted the committee in preparing for
any exigency which might arise. There
! was more sparring on the same point
/ between the two parties, but nothing oil
/ Importance was said.
! The programme for hearings adopted
/ by the committee follows:
/ Monday. December 2S, schedule a. chem
/ icals. Oh and paints, and schedule II,
/ spirits. wines and other beverages.
Tuesday. December %. schedule l, cot
ton manufactures. and schedule L, silk
/ and silk goods.
wednesday. December 50. schedule E,
/ sugar and molasses.
Thursday. December 81. schedule D..
wood and manufactures of, and schedule
/ II. pulp. papers and books.
Saturday. January .. schedule J. flax
/ hemp. jute and manufactures Of.
I Monday. January 4. schedule f, tobac-
/ co and manufactures of.
Tuesday. January .. schedule G., agri-
| cultural products and provisions inciud-
ing live animals. dairy products, fruits
fish. meats, salt etc.
Wednesday. January 6. schedule Is. wool,
and on Thursday, January Z, manutac-
lures of wool
Friday. January s. schedule p, ea,hen-
ware. glassware. marble and stone.
Saturday. January O. schedule c, iron
aud lead ores, metal manufactures.
Monday January Il. schedule n, sum
dries. including buttons, coal. gloves,
leather and manufactures of, and free
list
Persons who desire to present written
statement in respect to any Of said sched-
ules may forward the anne to the clerk
of the committee at any time prior to the
closing of the hearings.
REACHED NO CONCLUSION
WASHINGTON. December 1.-THE
committee of the Republican caucus to
consider a bimetallic proposition held a
meeting to-day ana informally discussed
the subject, coming to no definite con-
clusion.
Senator Hoar a member Of the commit
tee. gave the other members some points
from his Investigations Of bimetallism
abroad.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15

New oYrk December 14-Ir is said
that the receipts oil the sis days h'av-
Gle races iD Madison Square Garden
were $4,000 Edward Hale. The wine
ner. win probably make $1,000 hv his
weeks wor, The first prize was ST.
500. Then he was paid for riding q
certain wheel tires. saddle. etc. 7. e.
Rice. of Wf5osbarre. who finished sec-
oD1 is in better shape than any OF the
other riders NE is anxious 90 arrange
another race with Hale and is said Co
have $4,000 backing Ho is willing To-
wager $1,000 that he can ride 2.0oo miles
In l42 hours
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
SAID GOOD HUMoREpLY.

A clergyman and one Of his elderly par
ishioners were walking home from church
one frosty day. when the old gentleman
slipped and fell fat on his back. The
minister looked at him moment and be-
ing assured that he was not hurt, said to
him: Friend, sinners stand on slippery
places"
The old gentleman looked up as If to
assure himself of the fact. and said: Il
see they do. but can't"-Scottish
Nights
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
Thinking
OF the Gift.
BOOTS AND SHOES.

Everybody's got their thinking
caps on-pondering over that
same old question, What shall
give?"
Be the prospective recipient
a man or a woman, a boy or a
girl, there is nothing more
likely to please him or her
than a pair of slippers.
We have an unusual assert
ment, and we promise you that
the prices are just as unusual,
Just as low as we can make
them. All prices from soc, up
ward.
A BEAUTIFUL CHRIST
MAS CARD GIVEN FREE TO
EVERY PURCHASER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15

This story abounds i'm strik'r,-s.
dent, and the plot is sensation f.
veloped. The Clock Struck %.
a story of murder and mysa
a strong love interest.
Fergus Hume considers that a
New Novel is his best since "T. W
terry of a Hanson Cab lt las e
specially written for se-ia, rGhua.
and each instalment T be- lO...
be of absorbing interest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
REACHED 10 CONCLUsION.

Robert Weston, drunk, by Officer
Wolf, and Geo. Polet. drunk, by Lieut..
Clemans, were arrested last night.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
Father Of the family-How much?

Father OF the family-How much?
Shoe Dealer Figuring on back of pack
age)-Pair of shoes for the lady. IS; eldest
child 81; boy. Sc. other girl s.: baby. S1.5O.
Just 5000. sir. Thanks Can't show you
some shoes for yourself?
Father of the Family Cwearily)-Oh,
don't bother about me. I can so barefoot.
New York Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
COMING F9ol BALL GlIE.


Next Thu~o5oy Afternoon - me
Lina Up 0- tho OpD-s.rE Teens.
Bovine Games i'm the south side
Tourrameut - ease Fan Briefs
ard Coseip-Cther Sport ing Nat
tiers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
rQIAL ~ THr ENERGENCY.

Reporter Editor. can YOU
CITY Ejjtor-"Go o. Hades.'
cpor,er-"Thats an out-of-town as
sfvnmrrt end ia Ike to have an order Oh
che cashier Truth
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-15
We Ar,
On the Ticket

Fc~ your trade. Are selling Tlth-
orrauliug Printing and Dark
Rrrks those DAYS. Tiua o. think
about vour Books and Of7Ce Sta
tiouerv for go PAPER Cheaper now
than six months ago. Better take
vantage of II.
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTING co.
doah Wheeling. ". Va