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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

The British ship Clackmannanshire,
Captain Thompson. arrived down the
river yesterday and cleared at the Gus
tom house. She has 1881 sacks Of wheat.
valued at $4,000; $4,000 sacks, or $1,000
barrels, Of -four. valued at S39, 900: 26SS
sacks of bran. valued at SllOO; 400 cases
of canned and dried fruits, valued at
$500; l bale empty -four sacks, valued
at SS5 The total value OF the cargo
is s6s.s35 The ship is bound for Algoa
Bay, South Africa, for orders.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

One Of the charges against Gus
Snugg was yesterday dismissed by JUS
tice Abercrombie.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Gunther's famous Chicago candles in
sealed packages at C. B. Smiths.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Mrs. J. W. Grifiths, Of Port Town
send, is in the city visiting her mother,
Mrs. NJ. ]. Fox.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

The Parker House bus last evening
drove an outing party through the city
by moonlight.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Well furnished rooms, with or with
out board, at the Bartholomew House,
Seaside.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Recent copies OF the various state
papers received show that the editors
have not yet ceased to talk Of the re-
cent visit TO Astoria during the regatta
Many items of interest have been writ
ten in regard to the city and its news
papers, and a large number Of compli-
mentary notices have been made Of the
delightful excursion to Gearhart and
splendid lunch served by Manager Bar
more at Gearhart Park Hotel. The
boys want to come to Astoria again.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

II Snodgrass doesn't make your
photos you don't get the best.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

The campaign in Clatsop county will
be opened tonight at Olney by the Hon.
c. W. Fulton, who has been invited by
the Democrats Of that section to de-
liver an address upon the issues OF the
hour. 1t is needless to say that Mr..
Fulton viii do the Republican cause
justice.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Mr.. H. B. Parker has gone to Port
land on a short business trip.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

c. B. Smith. the confectioner. carries
the only complete stock Of French and
American candles in the city. Prices
from lOc TO $500 per pound. All mail
orders receive prompt attention. Fresh
candies manufactured every day. 4SS
Commercial street
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

In the Justices court yesterday Jo-
seph Mccain and Hank Pennell were
arraigned on charge ot having sp-
propriated piling belonging 10 Clinton
& Sons, They viii be tried today
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Extract of beef s5c at webfoOt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

webfoot is the only place selling dew
He'd ham at &c and 1Oc.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Worcestershire sauce and tomato
catsup 15c at Webfoot
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29
WANTED.

WANTED-A girl TO do general house
work Apply l22 4th street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Mr. Andrew Dalgity. who recently
slipped on banana peeling and severe
ly sprained his ankle. is rapidly recov-
ering. Last night he gave several Of
his friends an exhibition Of what a one
legged man can do.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Tokay Muscatelle and Rose of Peru
Grapes at webfoot
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Fresh country eggs, l5c per dozen:
Albany Creamery butter the only but
ter 10 put on the table; fresh fruits OF
all kinds, at the lowest market price
at th$ Astoria Creamery ass Duane
street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29


Extrac, ot beef ssc at webfoot
1-A..
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

DR.. W. L Howard. homeopathic. 5s6
Commercial street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Ray Morton returned from his vaca-
ton yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Sweets, pounds at the webtoOt-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

1t pays to take your cash to the
Webtoot
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

c. F. LESTER, supt.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

webfoot sells spuds at sOc a hun
dred.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Mixed pickles s5c gallon at Web
foot
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Mocha and Java coff,. CSC a pound
at Wehfoot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-08-29

Bulgarian prunes sOc box at the
Webfoot
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
The Mirage.

Lord Raleigh says that the delusion
OF water appearing in mirages on hot,
sandy plains is due to the fact that the
undisturbed stratum of air near the earth
is highly rarefied. A ray of light falling
very obliquely upon this stratum and be-
ing totally reflected reaches the eye of
an observer just as it would if reflected
from water. The phenomenon is, strict
ly speaking, one of refraction rather than
reflection. Now, just as the glass lens
forms an image OH the screen, so the
crystalline lens of the eye forms an i'm
age on the retina or sensitive back part
of the eye. This retina image is invert-
ed, rs all retina images are, and being
projected to another strata of rarefied air
above has the effect of making the de-
fusion perfect. Raleigh further SAYS
that there has been much unnecessary
speculation i'll connection with the the
DRY of inverted retina images, the mys-
terry being that we do not see all things
inverted. The truth of the matter is
now look for something you never saw
in book-we do not see the retina i'm
age at all; we only feel it. If we could
see the image on the eye of some one
else, we would certainly see it inverted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Do We Eat Too Much?

If you require proof that we do, sup
pose that We have for breakfast a nice
fresh roll which eats like a piece Of
cake, will we not eat more heartily than
if we had TO partake Of bread two or
three days old?
Can it be affirmed that it is absolutely
necessary to have several courses for
dinner: After the second course we only
eat for the sake of eating. There is no
doubt that we eat more than enough to
satisfy our hunger.
If we compare the quantity Of food
which satisfies peasant and that which
is considered necessary for rich man,
we shall be inclined to think that they
belong to different species.
A fisherman will be contented with q
piece of bread and cheese, but the tour
list who goes with him takes tremen-
dous hamper cramrled full. 1t is not be-
cause physiological necessity is more ex-
acting i'll the one man than in the
other, but because the gentleman is &C.
customed to eat, not according to the
dictates of hunger, but until ell the
courses are exhausted-and in many
cases until it is materially impossible to
eat more.
The Arab who accompanies the sports
man on an excursion in the desert finds
n piece of hard bread and few dates
sufficient for his wants; the sportsman
is afraid of dying Of hunger if he does
not take with him several baskets of
provisions, boxes Of preserved meat and
the like. London Tit-Bit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
A Remarkable Tree.

There is a Maynard white oak tree
near Laporte, Ind, that may we'll puz-
zle naturalists with the vagaries Of its
growth. The tree is o feet in circumfer-
ence at the base, and there are no
branches of any size below 10 feet from
the ground. There the great bole di-
vides into number of limbs. Two,
leaving the trunk about 90 inches apart,
grow west, their lines diverging for some
q feet, and then each rending toward
the other. Twelve feet from the body of
the tree they unite again, making per-
feet oval, and out Of this grow two
smaller branches. As if not satisfied
with that expressed disregard for the
laws Of nature. this old tree has per-
formed another feat. Six feet from its
base grows another white oak, less than
half its size, and no sooner does the
smaller tree arrive a5 the charmed cir
tles of those branching limbs than one
of them grows right into it, and is alb
sorbed. The second tree is very much
larger 90 feet from the ground than at
its base
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Ethics Of Advertising.

Prof. NJ. NJ. Mangasarian. of Chi
cago, in his weekly talks before the
Society OF Ethical Culture touches
upon many interesting topics, all of
which he handles in vein peculiar
to himself. One OF his latest efforts
was on '.The Ethics of Advertising
and shopping" and some of the
points brought out by the professor
will be read with interest by Rock ISL
and business men, who fully appre-
ciate the value Of printers ink. Mr..
Mangasarian says:
advertising is the salt Of trade;
or, as it has been suggested, it is to
trade what fertilizing is to agricul-
ture. Even as the best seed will perish
in the ground without dressing, so the
finest goods will not attract trade
unless forcibly and irresistibly ad-
vertised. Advertising may also be
called, not the logic. but the elo-
quence OF trade. and the masses are
swayed by rhetoric and eloquence
more than logic. The primary and
legitimate function Of advertising is
to give information. to answer and
supply want. But the interest of
trade requires that new wants he
created and that the people he in
duced to purchase articles which
they feel they 10 not want.
"Hence in large number OF in
stances advertising has come to
mean the art of fishing for purchas.
ers. To do this successfully the fl III
folks must be studied. their tastes
and weaknesses mastered. All fish
are not caught with the same bait.
Some are tickled bv one kind, some
by another. 1t must be remem bered
also that the fish in the sea do not
want to bite-they have all the food
they need in the water. Therefore.
fishing is an art. Anybody could
catch n fish that wanted to bite, but
to seduce the unwilling by an arti.
fetal worm. n gilded fly. the grace
full curves of the pole or hook, to fall
into the trap, proves the skill of the
angler.
".Any fool. said shopkeeper.
can sell what is wanted-thc art OF
craftsmanship consists in selling
what is not wanted. 1t is in their
efforts to induce people to buy, to
suggest and create wants, that ad.
vertisers sin most. They aim to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Hsrder Than Diamonds,

Whsr boron is made to act upon car
bon under the heat of the electric fur
mace, two bodies are formed, one Of
them stable, the other attackable by q
mixture of potassic chlorate and acetic
acid. The first of these has the formula
BOG c. NJ. NJ. Moissan, in La Nature,
says it is obtained by the direct union
of boron with carbon in the electric fur
mace and in other ways which are indi-
Gated by the author.
Boride of carbon belongs to the same
class of compounds as silicide Of carbon
carbide of silicon). Like the latter, it
possesses great stability and great hard
ness. 1t occurs in brilliant black crys-
tails. having the density of 2.5l. Heated
to 1000 degrees c. in oxygen gas, it
burns slowly and with more difficulty
than the diamond, yielding carbonic
acid and n black residue coated with
melted boracic acid. The most curious
property of this new compound is its ex-
cessive hardness. While silicide of car
bon scarcely polishes the diamond and
does not cut it, facets may be produced
on the diamond by using the dust of
boride Of carbon. The latter is very
friable 1t csn be pounded fine in a
mortar, then mixed with oil and used
instead of diamond dust for cutting
diamonds.
The hardness Of this boride is appar-
emily less than that of the diamond,
since it grinds more slowly, but the
facets are cut with great clearness. and
it is the first example of definite Sub
stance capable of cutting the diamond.
The compound therefore is harder than
silicide of carbon. Popular Science
Ne,XS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

produce feeling of curiosity in the
readers 50 violent that it will not be
satisfied without personal investi-
CATION and trial. The American
people being the most curious peo-
pie, advertisers of this description
meet with greater success here than
elsewhere. The bats which these
advertisers have found to be very
attractive to the public eye are
cheapness. novelty; extraordinary
virtues OF the article offered for
SALE"
Because articles are sold at cheap
price induces Mr.. Mangasarian to
draw queer conclusions. He is afraid
commerce is being converted into
cannibalism. and that If we are not
careful we will become a nation of
business sharpers and gamblers.
The professor then lays down the
following rules for advertisers:
'"First. consider your advertise
ment as your parole d'honneur; sec
ond, consider your advertisement a
verbal contract with the public. as
binding upon your conscience as any
written and legally sealed contract;
let it be said of you. His word is
hc.' Third, own your advertise
ment; do not advertise under an as
sumed name. Fourth, avoid as far
as possible the Incorporate use of
superlatives: observe the laws of re-
tinement and esthetics. Poetry. art,
the names of the great should not be
used as handles for commodities.
Lastly, carry the saying of Corneille,
'Touthomme de courage est homme
PAROLE into your advertisements !;
do not put one thing in the papers
and sell another in your store or ex-
hibit in your windows goods you do
not keep. Dishonest advertising is
the monster daughter of competition
and the worship of wealth. A man
can succeed in business without vio-
lating the laws OF ethics, but he can
not become rich in hurry without
gambling. In England and America
more than in any other country. the
mammon god is the only living
god"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

THE ARGUS has arranged for the
publication of the lates. and most
entertaining serial Of the times
"An Artist in Crime" 1t is by Rod
rigues Otolengui, author OF "A Con-
ilict OF Evidence" and "A Modern
Wizard" etc, and is story that
hslds the interest of the reader from
the first. while it abounds in sur
prising revelations in the developing
and unraveling of the intricate plot
which is woven about it. 1t will be-
gin in THE ARGUS shortly and will
be published in daily instead of
weekly installments while it runs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Two Drumners For Trade.

A Portland merchant has recently had
illustrated to him in the persons of two
commercial travellers great vicissitudes
OF fortune. One who called to solicit
trade for certain brand of catchup was
at one time one of the leading merchants
of Boston. and his residence. when ad-
versity came, sold under the hammer
for $s3. 900. The other. who had a line
of cigars, had been twice elected gov
ernor of one of the largest of the middle
western states.-Portland (Me. Adver-
tiser.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Painful,

She-Then you are willing to die for
me?
He-Ach, with pleasure!
She-Well, don't ask for that, but 1
am going to put your affection to the
test.
He-By all means. What am to do
for you? Shall capture lion, or say
to the mighty ocean, "Stand still; my
love commands it?''
She-No, l don't crave after any such
impossibilities. There is only one thing
/ ask OF you.
He-What is it:
She-Neyer to come here AGAIN.
Unsere Gesellschaft.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Important Facts.

If you have dull and heavy pains
across the forehead and about the
eyes; if the nostrils are frequently
stopped up and followed by a disa-
greeable discharge; if soreness in
the nose and bleeding from the nos
trils is often experienced; if you are
very sensitive to the cold in the
head accompanied with headache
then you may be sure you have Ca
tarrh; and should Immediately re-
sort TO Ely's Cream Balm for cure.
The remedy will give instant relief.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Old People.

Old people who require medicine
to regulate the bowels and kidneys
will find the true remedy in Electric
Bitters. This medicine does no,
stimulate. and contains no whisky
nor other intoxicant. but acts as q
tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
on the stomach and bowels, adding
strength and giving tone to the or.
gans, thereby aiding nature in the
performance of the functions. Elec.
trio Bitters is an excellent appetite,
and aids digestion. Old people find
it just exactly what they need; Price
30 cents per bottle at Hartz & Tile.
meyers drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
NOa1,'s Business.

While teaching a class of gil-s in a
school recently, the master asked the
following question:
"What was Noah supposed to be do
ing when the animals We're going into
the ark
He received several answers. At last
a little girl put up her hand.
well, he said. what do you say?"
Taking the tickets, sir. ''-Ruffalo
Times
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Piles. Pilesi Pilce!

DR.. williams' Indian Pile Ointment will cnre
blind bleeding. liberated and itching piles. II
absorbs the tumors, allsys the itching at once.
acts as poultice. gives instan. relief. DR.. vii.
iisms' Indian Pile Ointment is prepared only for
piles and itching Of the private parts and nothr
else. Every box lie guaranteed. Sold By drug
giets. sent BY mail. for 50 cents and 81 per box.
williams Manufacturing company. Propretore,
Cleveland, Ohio. Sold by T. Il. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoec.
Twenty-Five cents q bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

The Egyptian reed which was used
for making the pens found in Egyptian
tombs is q hard variety, growing to
about the diameter Of an ordinary goose
quill Pens made from it are said to last
for day or two and do excellent work.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

Our army does more travelling than
any other on the globe. When troops
are moved in France or Germany, it is
only for a short distance, but shifting
the position of a regiment in this coun-
try sometimes involves thousands Of
miles Of travel.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WILLIE X. VANDERBILT proposes
to emulate his divorced wife's exam
pie and take partner, too. 1t is
said he again contemp!ates matri-
mony.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

Man is bundle of habits: in a word,
there Is not quality or function, either
OF body or mind, which does not feel
the influence Of this great law of ami
mated nature.-Paley.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

GOLD is again pouring into New
York from abroad, and will soon be
pouring into the treasury from all
parts of the country.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

PEOPLE continue to like Grover
Cleveland for the enemies he has
made. including the new ones.-Ne~
York Mercury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

A SAN FRANCISCO man found 50
worth of gold dust in the craw Of his
Christmas turkey. so tits said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

U70O TO ANY NAV OR WOMAN WE
plVO cannot teach to draw q crayon por-
trait by our patent method in three lessons. We
pay orr onplls $40 TO SIS per week to work for
US at home. evenings or spare time. Send for
work ann PARTICULAR. Hermann & Seymour, sl3
South sixth street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

The combine has gone through
safely-Foraker is United States
senator-elect.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WANTED-SCHOLARS To LEARN THE
!" French kell 'Qg system AZ 1911 Second ave
nue.. TIE comp etc system embraces the model,
complete instruc' ions in cutting. fitting, French
Dastlng and hOnng for only $40 Usual price for
system complete. S25 Mrs NJ. z. Lawson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WASTED-TO BUY FOR CASH SECOND
W hand goods OF every description. Money to
loan on cha tets and ali articles of value. Goode
stored and sold on commits SION Leave your or
der at 1872 second ue-J. W. Jones'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WANTED-MEN WHO WILL WORK FER
W S.5 a IN nta salary or large commiSsi ion
selling staple go"ds by sample TO dealers. Ex-
peri.nc- urnec. ssary. Write us. Household
Specially company, q ". Fourth street. Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WANTED-AGFNTS TO SELL OUR CHOICE
W nursery stock and seeds. fruit trees, roses
shrubs. ornamehtals. etc. Apply a: once and Sc
cure the territory. Illustrated book free Ad-
dress with rrfercEce., +. II. May Company
Rochester, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

BARRY IRWIN, DEALER IN NEW AND
IL secondhand goods, slso goods handled on
commission. Cash paid for all saleable furni-
ture Before buying give me o call-isIl Second
avenue, Rock Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

I r. MEYER HAS OPENED FINE SKAT.
Dc ing riuk at Fourth and Green street. Daven-
port. All modern accommodations. Electric
light. etc. Open for the public at al hours day
aud night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15
Does

Chs by giving II fair trial. Insist upon
8cods and only Hoods. 81; six for s..
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

" fed professional nurse, late OF Manchester,
England. Trims very re -sonable. Apply 1918
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

EOUND-ON SECOND AVENUE AN AC.
count book cont aiming memoranda. Owuel
can have ssms by calling It THE argus cfiIe apt
pay ing for IN 9 notice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

WANTED STU ALTON BY A YOUNG LADY
W as ttencgrapher or assjs ant b0okseep E.
Can give good references. Address ''R, thin
office.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-01-15

z OR SALE-A BICYCLE IN GOOD CONDr-
ton: will be sold reasor able IL taken a,
orce. Address Bike C re of The ARGUS.