davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

gician.
inose present were.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. b Morris
MIR. and Mrs. Norman Meldrum.
DR. and Mrs II. W. Knox.
Mrs. Van Week, Mrs, John F, Dick
Mrs. NJ. II. Foster. SON.
Mrs. q. A. Gibbons, Mrs. John CARROT.
MISS Gibbons. Col. 7. H. Franklin,
MISS Burtis. MIR. VIII Curth
MISS Murison. MIR. Clifton Drew.
MISS Wilson. Mr.. Eugene Dargan,
Misses Hite. Mr. II & Rurtis
Misses Connor DR. Curry
Miss Campbell. Mr.. Kirkland
Miss Dickson, MIR. Fred Dorrorco
Miss Bentley, Mr.. H. 8 II Wilso,
MISS Bryan. Mr.. II. T. u. Wilson
A seance was held at Miss CampbeIrs
boarding house on Tuesday at o'clock and
at Miss Libbie Dunn's on Thursday night
and on Thursday at o'clock at the home
OF Mr.; c. G.. Perkins Many others were
| n"lc, both afternoon and evening, by the
strange man and much mcrrimont WAC
| provoked, which at times had a toucb y,
seriousness. WY" VI
The success OF the Shelterinr Arms lunch
and tea room is remarkable. On Monda,,
the usual aspect OF the room was a,,oroa
by the Introduction of beautiful Benoras
tables and on each day flowers were used
| '" "NNpi"'e Tue tauies ana room.
| On Wednesday Lewis furnished music
| tree. and for this the ladies' ara indeh,ci
TO him. This was a gala day throughont
| the city, and its influence was felt In 80
tea room. which was crowded all the after
| noon,
on Friday the flower decorations Acre
especially pretty WV
| Those who had charge last week were.
Monday Mrs Roht. Rutherford assls,oa
| by the Misses Cardwcll. Misses Iuhhors
Miss Ledbetter, Miss Dennis and Miss MS.
worth.
Tuesday-Mrs Richard Norsworthv ms.
| siFted by Mrs ] K. Wntios. Miss Jessie
| Thomas, Misses Norvell. Miss Belle Dir,s.
son. Miss Annie McKeever
Wcdnesday-Mrs. Aubrey Macuire mud
| Miss ella Smith. assisted by Miss Bell,
Dickson, Miss Annie Mckeever, Mrs. A. .
Dyer and Mrs. T. X. Franklin.
Thursday-Mrs. Sydncr Mrs Dorse,
Mason, Mrs Horace Rees. Miss Belle Fem
and Miss Mamie Powell
Friday Mrs. VI. T. tones and Miss Ann,
Taylor. assisted by Miss Jeanette Jones
Misses Lubbock. Misses cardwou, Mis-
Lula Bryan. MisssAdolyne Richardson, Mis-
| McKeevor and Miss Dickson.
Saturday Mrs. l., T. Moves and Mrs. q
| T. Holt, assisted by Mrs. s.. G. Roberts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Abe Edel OF 1902 Tganklln
avenue entertained last Sunday afternoon
from I Ia IA honor OF their son Jni'us' nc
having boon confirmed the day previous
Quito largo concourse of his friends as
sembled 10 do honor to the occasion. eaeh
bringing token OF his friendship to tes,i-
fy 70 tho high esteem In which Master
julius u hSl6 \ splsadid rspast wa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Tho chief official function connected with
Mr.. Bryan's visi. was the dinner rendered
him by Mayor n. B. Rice. which was
served at the Capitol Hotel at O'Clock.
The table decorations were under the
hands OF Mrs. Presley X. Ewing, Mrs. Fay
cite c. Ewing Of St Louis and Mrs. Mar
care, II. Foster and they were very beau
tiful in conception and execution.
The centerpiece consisted OF large cut
glass bowl filled with luxuriant Gala bios
SONS. the beautiful flower making full
bank OF beauty. The heavy green Gala
leaves formed an outside border and ferns
were filed in next to this to give body to
the resting place for the beautiful blooms.
Al either side were tall stem glasses of
white hynacinths and ferns.
The curious ponsetta blossom was used
TO give n deep tone of color to the table
and the brilliant scarlet against the snowy
cloth was very effective. In front OF Mr..
Bryan's place was large bowl OF Roman
hyacinths and the ladies' who had placed
them there were gratified that the hero
wore one OF The long spikes at his lecture
that night.
Small boutouniers were at each plate
and after the last course. a waiter. prompt
ed by the happy thought OF the ladies' who
know mans helplessness when a pin is In
question. passed a Japanese tray contain
ing the required article.
Behind Mr.. Bryans chair was a pyramid
OF palms, so arranged that he was entirely
outlined by the green. while a tall palm
reached above and over hts head.
The dinner was very elegant and the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Little Miss Norma Meldrum passed her
eth birthday ON Thursday last. and, IN hon
or OF the day. house fun Of little guests
were hidden TO feast and few hours OF
play.
Dancing was enjoyed by the little folks
and onuscmcnts after their own hearts,
until supper was served. This repast was
so e nervous and 20 good that the children
were overjoyed. After all. the supper is
the best part OF chidren's party. and
sometimes ~ a grown folks party. too, for
that matter. The evening was chilly, so
the menu began with boulion and ended
with amusing snap notices, which dis
closed all sorts OF toys and trinkets.
Each little guest was presented with
souvenir box of candy.
Mra Mnllrnm WAC aSsiated In entertain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Thursday night the regular entertain
monts at the Armory were resumed. Dane
Ing wss INDUCED in and very enjoyable
evening spent by those who attended.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-24

Mrs. j. r. Waties will hold an Informal
reception in honor OF Mrs. Edward Heffer-
man and Miss Atkinson of Gonzales on
Thursday afternoon from 4 to O'Clock at
her home ll0i McGowen avenue. No cards
Will be issued and Mrs. Watlos takes this
method OF asking her friends to call at that
hour.
Miss Libble Dunn gave her postponed
oyster roast last night. Owing to rain on
the previous week it had to be turned into
a candy pull, but since both these enter
tainments are rivals for good time. they
were each thoroughly enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund r. Borden have
returned from their wedding trip and are
at home to their friends at Mrs. w. S.
wan s. corner OF Rusk avenue and Austin
streets. Mrs Bordens at home days are
March.
Mrs. Mary B. Hill entertained Mrs. C.
Lomhardi and Mrs. NJ. Losoan at lunch Mt
tie sheltering Arms on Monday to met
airs' John j. Cannon. Miss Lucy Lombardi
was also asked TO meet Miss Jean Cannon.
nc iuneh was most dainty and enjoya-
bic little affair.
On the FIRST Sunday In each month The
rest WIZ publish any additions or correc-
ions to the visiting list published last sun
, uaS, ms WIN give those who have altered
lheir at nome days or their addresses
an opportunity OF so informing their
friends '''"
"'s' Lynn"ood- schaeffer. concert so
p'Ano' formerly Of this city. and relative
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The Astorian is not in a position 10
judge Of the fairness or unfairness OF
the criticism on the school teachers OF
Astoria, signed Parent" and printed
m another column. To the query.
What is the matter with Astoria, -
there are many and diverse answers,
and II the exceptions taken by parent
are well founded, they furnish perhaps
more satisfactory explanation. touch
ing at least a phase Of our social con-
dIuon which serves to incate the in
Euiry than anything thar has been
mentioned in long time. While the
present school board is composed in the
main Of good men, there have undoupt-
edly been directors in time past who
were VIGOROUSLY unfit for the positions
they occupied, and ii may be true that
there are those connected with the
schools in the capacity Of teachers who
faal short Of the standard described by
Prof. Campbell. The voters Of Astoria
nave had the good sense and discrim-
inatlon to pretty nearly eliminate the
<vil Of bad directors, and It IS GER
tainiy the duty Of the present board 10
cause the other evil complained Of to
disappear regardless Of fear or favor
TOR any one. The welfare Of the public
schools Is matter which lies very close
TO the hearts Of not only the parents
VINO nave children 10 intrust to their
influence, but of every other class Of
eltzens also who believe in good gov
ernment and feel an interest in the
moral upbuilding Of the community.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Some very sen .lble remarks bearing
on the present investigation OF the
trusts were made bv Abram s Hewitt
Of New York. i; conference OF char
liable societies. II. he said. the strusgl4
with poverty. which is as old as the
race, Il lnsensif 4 by new Industrial
conditions. these conditions also make
the neSessarlas Of life more accessible
and more p.eatilu. We ara richer and
better of an 1877 than Ne were in 1898.
have more OF the things we need to eat
and wear. and more men. on :he whole,
have got them. Some have rot. and
this Is our problem. Some think il can
be solved ly legislation Il cannot.
Natural laws work out the solution in
the end. when he grievance becomes
great enough. We are but hiadsring
where we .hinE 10 help sometimes. We
have. he said = Lexow committee hunt
ing corporations. ostsnsibly trying 10
find a legislative cure-sll. What it
is doing Is TO 'ry 10 finG ont who makes
some money in business. ami 10 prevent
1t II 1t can. That is not gong 70 help:
neither is making work for TIE unen-
pioyed by municipal effort That VIII
only attract sw4 ms from all over tn
country. The more work you make
the more viii come. AMI the digger your
problem viii grow. Ibis Is very sensi-
bic advice. and II comes from a man
who has had the experience no; only
Of business man. nut OF legislator
and Of an administrator. AMI whose
experience has not been confined 10
single state, nor to few years of ser
VICE
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Cupid br'aks ms bow at the sight of
u face full OF pimplcs, Hollow cheeks,
sunkcn eyes, and sallow complexion
win defy his best intentions, Beauty
is more than skin deep. The skin Is
merely the surface ON which Is written
In plain characters the condition OF the
body. Or Pierce's Golden Medical DIS.
oovery is good for the complexion be.
cause Il makes the whole body healthy
because Il clears and pur4hcs the
blood, makes the digestion strong and
clears out impurities OF all kinds. by
increasing the ability TO asslmilate nu-
urtious food and by the infusion of
its own ingredients Il enrtches the
blood and so makes solid. healthy flesh.
1t cures diseases OF the lungs, liver.
stomach. bowels. skin and scalp. simply
because all these Diseases spring from
the same cause-a disordcred digestion
and consequent impure blood
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02
FREE TO EVERY MAN
THE METHODS OF a GREAT
TREATMENT FOR WEAKNESS
OF MEN.
Which Cured Him ..lter Everything
Else Failed.

Painful diseases are bad enough, but
when man is slowly wasting away
with nervous weakness, the mental
forehodings are ten times worse than
the most severe pain, There is no let
up to the mental suffering day or night,
Sleep is almost impossible and under
such strain men are scarcely respon-
sible for what they do, For years the
writer rolled and tossed on the troubled
sea Of sexual weakness until 1t was a
question whether he had not better
take a dose ~ poison and thus end all
his troubles. but proviiential inspiv0-
tiop came TO his aid IN the shape ~ Il
combination OF medicines that not only
completely restored the general health,
but enlarged his weak. emaciated parts
to natural size and vlgor. and he now
declares that any man who viii take
the trouble to send his name and ad-
dress may have the method of this Won
derful. treatment free. Now when
say free mean absolutely without cost,
because l want every weakened man 10
get the benefit OF my experience.
am not a phllanthropist, nor DO
pose as an enthusiast. but there are
thousands OF men suffering the mental
tortures OF weakened manhood who
would be cured at once could they but
get such remedy as the one that
cured me. Do not try to study out how
can AFFORD TO pay the few postage
stamps necessary to mail the informa-
tion. but send for II. and learn that
there are few things on earth that al
though they cost nothing to get they
are worth fortune to some men and
mean a lifetime Of happiness TO most
OF us, Write to Thomas Slater. Box SSS,
Kalamazoo. Mich. and the information
will be mailed in a plain. sealed en-
yalOpe
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02
BACK FROM THE GRAVE.

We cannot come, but we can often
stay our progress thither, Disease. like
everything else, must have a begin
ming. An chronic naladies tend to
shorten life and render It a species
of maI<yriom while they last Ma
laria. kidney complaint, chronic indi-
gestiou, rheumausm-al have small be-
ginnings, and may be stayed at the
outset with Hostetter's Stomach Rit-
tiers, This excellent tonic and Alternative
is adapted alike 70 the prevention ot
disorders Of the system and to their
removal. and its early use canuo, be
too strongly advocated. To renew ap-
petite and insure tranquil rest. there
is no surer and pleasanter means than
the Bitters The effects Of overwork
and exhaustion, mental or pays,ca.l are
counteracted by It, and the busy mer-
chant. the tired clerk or operative and
the brain-weary student. author or
newspaper man. derives from II pres
ent relief and future energy,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Nowadays when women are trying to
do everything. 1t is not strange that
many things are over-done 1t is not
strange that there are all kinds OF
physical and mental disturbances. II
the woman who Is doctor. a lawyer,
or a journalist, or in business would
not try to be a society woman too It
might be different; but the woman who
knows when she has done a days work
has yet TO be born. Usually a woman's
way is to keep on doing until she drops,
Working in this way has manifold
evils The most common trouble re-
sulting from over-exertion. either men,
tally or physically, is constipation OF
the bowels. with all its attendant hor-
rors.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
most effectuA remedy in the market.
They work upon the system easily. ma
turally. There is no unpleasant nausea
after taking them. No griping-no pain
no discomfort. They are composed
Of materials that go through the sys-
gradually. collecting all impurities and
like the good little servants that they
are. disposing OF them effectually
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The treaty Of general arbitration be-
tween Great Britain and the United
states VIII not be ratified al this ses-
sion OF congress. That result was made
tolerably clear at the session of the
senate at which Senator Sherman
sought in vain 70 bring the members
to a vote There were surprises in the
discussion, some senator's who had
been counted against the treaty speak
ing for it, and attributing their change
to consideration for Senator Sherman
and the fact than the amendments pr,-
posed by the foreign affairs committee
had removed most Of the objections
Others, however, refused TO be con-
vinced that the document empollies sbe
quintessence of wisdom and were dis
posed to think that. If the state depart
riIent could take years to formulate
such a treaty, he senate ought NOT n
be expected to ratify it without ma
ture consideration. Some wanted a vote
taken al this session, so they might
vote against II; others wanted the vote
postponed to the special session so thas
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Memory is a little treacherous now
and then, and causes one TO forget
some things worth remembering, unless
one has an experience like that which
came to Mr.. d. f. East, MoRatt's
Creek, Va, who says: 81 had been
suffering for years with a torpid liver
and found no relief until took Sim
mons Liver Regulator, when / was en-
tirely relieved Of my troubles. I never
intend being without Simmons Liver
Regulator"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02
WEEKLY
Sent by mail, per year 50 in advance,
Postage free to subscribers.

All communications intended for publ
cation should be directed to the editor
business communications OF all kind:
and remittances must be addressed tC
The Astorian.
The Astorisn guarantees TO its sub
scrlbers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
Advertising rates can be had on appli.
cation to the business manager.
The Weekly Astorian, the second old
est weekly in the state os Oregon, has
next to the Portland oregonian, the
largest weekly circulation in the state.
John F. Handley & Co, are our Port
land agents, and copies Of the Astorian
can be had every morning at their
stand l24 Third street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

If you have ever seen a child In the
agony OF Group, you can appreciate the
gratitude Of mothers who know that
One Minute Cough Cure relieves their
little ones as quickly as It is admin
istered. Many homes in the city are
never without #. Chas. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Chicora, Pa. Herald" Richard
Vensel reports One Minute Cough Cure
the greatest success in medical science.
He told us that II cured his whole
family Of terrible coughs and colds, af-
ter all other 80 called cures had failed
entirely. Mr.. Vensel said 1t assisted
his children through a very bad siege
of measles. One Minute Cough Cure
makes expectoration very easy and
rapid. Chas Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

There are a great many OF the un-
fortunate ones in this world. greater
in number than those who are blessed
with good digestion. To some people
the greatest misfortune is not to be
able to eat everything set before them.
Il suffered for years with Dyspepsia.
and everything l ate disagreed with
me. l was induced TO try Simmons
Liver Regulator and was cured. now
eat everything. Bright. Madison
Parish, La
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

\ few months ago, Mr.. Byron Every
OF Woodstock, Mich. was badly afflicted
with rheumatism His right leg was
swollen the full length, causing him
great suffering. He was advised 10 try
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The first
bottle OF it helped him considerably. and
the second bottle effected cure. The
% and 80 cent sizes are for sale by
the Estes-Con Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

me Historian hereby offers to donate
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS to st. NAry's
Hospital, payable on demand to Father
Dieiman, whenever legal evidence 10 pro-
aneed showing that any afternoon news
paper pablished On Astoria has printed
within the last ninety days expiring be-
fore this aner = single special or
ether kind OF photographic press report" ="
received over the wires entering either
ef the telegraph oficss In Astoria. from
any point outside Of oregon.
Astoria. Or, October I5. 1899.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Many cases OF Grippe" have lately
been cured by One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation seems especially
adapted to the cure OF this disease 1t
acts quickly. thus preventing serious
complications and bad effects In which
this disease often leaves the patient.
Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The question Of the legality Of the
present so-called Legislature Of Oregon
has at last got into the courts, where
II ought to have been long ago, and
the suffering taxayers OF the state VIII
now see some solution Of the muddle
without delay or further chance Of con-
nttca,,op
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Minutes seem ike hours when a life
is at stake. Group gives no time TO
send for a doctor, delay may mean
death. one Minute Cough Cure gives
instant relief and insures recovery. The
only harmless remedy that produces
immediate results. Chas. Rogers,
Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

There is a species of pine tree which
grows in California and known as the
giant pine. ar sugar pine, which Is the
largest ot the piEe genus, ntten rising
TO a height " zoo feet with trunk
twenty TO thir:y feet In girtn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

They are so small that the most SEN
sitive persons take them, they arr so
effective that the most obstinate cases
OF constipation. headahce and torpid
liver yield to them. That Is why De
Wits Little Early Risers are known
as the famous little pills. Chas. Rog-
ers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

From everywhere come words of
praise Tor ChambCrlaln's Cough Rene.
dy, ALLOW me to congratulate YOU On
the merits Of your Remedy, II cured
ME Of chronic brOnohitls when the doc
tor could do nothinS for me. Charles
r. Hcmil, Toledo. ohio, For sale by
the EStcs-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

newly elected senabofS might oe added
to the number OF the treaty's friends
There were many views and wishes, hut
the composite result of all was that
further consideration ot the treaty was
deferred, probably until the new admin.
istration has come into power.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

1t is surprising what wee bit Of a
thing" can accomplish. Sick headache,
constipation, dyspepsia, sour stomach,
dizziness, are quickly banished by De
Wits Little Early Risers. Small pill.
Safe pill. Best pill. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

E. E. Turner, Of Compton, Mo. writes
us that after suffering from piles for
seventeen years. he completely cured
them by using three boxes Of De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. II cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Don't allow the lungs to be impaired
by the continuous irritation OF cough.
II il easier TO prevent consumption
than to cure II. one Minute Cough
Cure taken early will ward OF any
fatal lung trouble. Chas. Rogers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Torturing, iching, scaly skin erup.
tons, burns and scalds are soothed
at once and promptly healed by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve, the best
known cure for piles. Chas Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The "lob'olly" pine VI the la 'kwoods-
men grows on the southern "pipe bar
rens." II s.rWs eighty or ninety feet
high, sometimes having a girth OF six
or eight feet.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

Immense quantities. OF pitch pine
grown in .he Southern states are ~
ported to irstt Britain and the West
Indies. It j. very duraole ana poushes
we'll
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

One minute Is all the time necessary
to decide from personal experience that
One Minute Cough Cure does what
its name implies. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

In NamSchatSa the timer park of the
pine Is manNrt Il Il IN water. ,nvn pound
e1 ana male into sort ot substitute
tor bread, Wi,hoGt any admNuur- or
nour
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The Oklahoma Territorial Legislature
defeated the woman suffrage 'bill after
four hours of bitter debate. \ majority
of the populists opposed THE measure.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-02

The yellow pine ~ one of the mCst
valuable woods in the country. and Is
used largely for shipbuildlns md house
timber.