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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
THEY RipIcuLE IT.
Many People Ridlculc The Idea of an Ab
solutc Cure FOR Dyspepsia AMI
Stomach Troubles
Rklculc. However. II No, Argument. and
Facts Are stubborn Things

Stomac troubles are so common and In
many cases ~ obstinate TO cure that pco-
pie nrc apt to look with suspicion IN any
regucdy claiming 20 d. radical. pcrmR.
nent cure Tor dyspepsia and indignation.
Many such pride uhcms~lv~- on their
acutcnesH In never bclrg hlmbuEEcI. 80
peclaiiy on medicines.
This rcNr q bcing humbugKcd may bc
carried too far: so far. In fact. that many
persons suffer Tor years with weak dlgcs.
ton rather than risk a little time and
money In faithfully testing the claims Of
a preparation W reliable ard universally
,sscd as stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet
Now Smnrt's Dyspepsia Tablcts are
vastly different In one important respect
from ordinary proprietary medicines for
tho reason that they are nrr a secret pat
ent medicine. no secret Is made OF thclr
ingredients, bW analysis shows them "a
contain the natural digestive fsrmcnts
pure ascptlc p"psIn. the digestive acids
Golden seni. bIsmuth. hydnatla and ntx.
They are no, cnthnrtic. neither do they
act powerfully on any organ. hut they
cure indigestion on the common sense plan
u dlgewng the fool eaten promptly.
thoroughly before It has time to fcrmen,.
sour and cause tho mischief This Is the
only secret of their success.
CathnrtIc pills never have nrd never
can cure indigestion and stomach troubles
because they act entirely upon the bowels.
whereas the whole trouble IL really In the
stomach.
stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. taken after
meals. digest the food That In all there
is to It. Food not diyestcl or half ~.
gested is poison as It creates gns. hcldity
headaches, pilpItation of the heart. loss
Of flesh and appetite. and many Other
troubles which are often called by some
other name
They are sold by druggists everywhere
at % cents per package Address Stuart
Co.. Marshall, Mich. for book on stomach
diseases or ask your druggist for II.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

EVERY other man In Portland like his
brother merchant In Astoria. IL speculat-
Ing on the quantity, character and profit
OF the trade with Alaska next season.
The Portland man is congratulating him.
self that this early In the game. and with
out apparent immediate remuneration
and much to The surprise OF the most
conservative amongst them. they have
been given a line Of magnificent steam.ry
to skagway with five day. service. As
torians have been equally surprised at
the establishment Of the Copper rfysr
line to operate from here. With the COM
peting lines from Frisco, and with a. new
iirc from Portland 10 st. Michael, the
wise heads in business. while very anx-
ious to extend their commerce. are In
cllned 10 look a little bit into the future.
to see where they are going to get .R.
They admit that n everything works right
Portland and Astoria vii get their share
Of the tremendous traffic already assured
with Alaska next season. The only thing
to guarl against, as they look at II. is
TO be equally as certain that the Oregon
cities go at IT right.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

DR.. Darrln, who has been with US for
the past three months, win remain al
491 Bond St., Astoria, until further notice.
All those who wish to consult him should
do 50 at once. All chronic diseases with
success. Office hours a. m. 10 3 p. m.
The poor treated free. except medicines.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

A. MunSit the sailor who tCll from the
urper topsaR yari OF the British ship
wasdalc OF the mouth OF the coluuthh
shortly before her arrival here on the
SSth, sustaining SERIOUS injuries, Is slight
ly improved at st, Mary's hospitl.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

George BARLEY yesterday receivel 4 fish
from the life-saving crew at Fort Candy
that no one seems to recognize. Some
pronounced it a devil fish and others are
certain It is an octopus At any rate It
is about as repulsive a looking specimen
as one could wish to look at. It is about
three feet long and Of a dark brown color
It's girth is probably ten or twelve inches
and from the tail to the glls vary but
little in size The head IS attached to the
body with sort OF swivel, and the mouth
is hid beneath a clump Of tentacles about
foot long.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The Rev, Or, q, W, wnliaus, foruier'y
Congregations pastor IN California and
recently In the Episcopal chapel In Ore
gon City. was on Sunday ordained dca'
con IN St pNvld's church In Portland by
Rishop Morris.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
DYSPEPSIA AND INDIGESTION
CURED.

Mr Editor:-For over SIX years ] have
been great sufferer from acute and
chronic dyspepsia and Indigestion. ]
came 20 DR.. Darrin and have taken hia
treatment, and consider myself entirely
cured. fed very thankful for the cure
and am only too glad to recommend Dr.
Darrin's treatment to the afflicted pub.
1ic. Can be referred 70.
E d. .........-s. MRS. AMANDA HAROLD.
Astoria, NoYembef e. J .t.
ONE hours, a. m. 10 8 p. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
FOREsTERs' NOTICE.

All members Of Court Astoria No 8 arc
requested TO be present Mt the regular
meeting THURSDAY evening, December 2,
at 7'3O sharp. Business Of Importance.
CITAs. RING, c. n.
q Cunderson Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

save ten or twenty cents on a
cheap" baking powder and
spoil most Of your cake, how
much do you save on the.cake ?
Kour money 6aek If y0a
don't like Schilllngs Besi--lr
your grocers.
A sehiiling & Compaay
San Z s,trsco g.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
PART |
Organ. Allegretto 9TH symphony.

Organ. Allegretto 7th symphony.
............ .... =. .......,.... Beethoven
Mrs. H. T. Crosby.
Opening exercises OF the lodge.
Anthem. The Lord is In His Holy
Temple ........ ... ........ Brumbach
Octette Choir-sopTanos. Miss Gus
sic Gray. Miss Gene Lewis; altos, Mrs.
Carrie Krager. Miss Mary Utzlnger;
tenors. Mr.. ]. r. A. Bennett, Mr.. y.
D. Johnson; bassos. Mr.. f. T Carr
Mr.. R. J. Howell. Mr.. Terry Mexican.
Opening ode, Great Ruler Of the
Universe" air Aud Lang syne"
Prayer Fro. A. ]. Mesier. chaplain
Ending with chant. The Lords
Prayer"
AVE Maria" .......... zee. .Bach-Gounod
Miss Marie ]. velguth.
Violin solo. sir. m. Frederlckson:
piano, Mrs. Th. Olsen; organ, Mrs
H. T. Crosby.
Anthem. THE Night Hath a Thou
sand Eyes" s".............. ....E. Nevin
Violin ofbiigato, Mr.. IN. Frederick
son; Octette choir
FART II.
address,. Bro. J. ". Hughes
Solo. GLORY to Gods Eternal King"
.... .... .......... ....Msye-- Helmuth
Miss Marie ]. Velguth.
Reading. ...... ........ "Thanatopsis"
Bro. j. f. Young.
THE Stars in Heaven. ....... Rheinberger
Octette choir.
Closing ceremor les Of the lodge.
Hymn. .......... ......"Art Thou Weary?"
Octette choir
Closing prayer. Bro. o.A.LMegler, chaplain
DoxOlogy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Mayor Taylor yesterday signed the or
dinance providing for the improvement
Of Eighth street from Grand avenue to
Niagara avenue. and from Niagara ave
nue. to Seventh street, and from Seventh
street to Bay avenue in the city OF As
toria.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The discussion OF politics and local ~
sues on the streets yesterday were very
mIld IN faet, tho desUitcry talk could
hardly be called discussion, There was
little guessing AS TO the prospects of th'
various candidates, Il Is believed that in
terest Win be enlivened the latter part OF
tho week.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
ELKs' MEMORIAL.
Preparations Being Made for the Annual
Service by ouinlin Lodge. q, r. o>E

As the Order OF Elks throughout the
United States win on next Sunday hold
its memorial service. in honor ot the de-
parted brethren, so Quinlin lodge will open
its doors to the public. which Is invited
to participate In its services on that oc-
casion.
More than an ordinary service will be
that OF Sunday night.The best OF foreign
and local musical talent has been en-
gagged and the addresses promise to be
OF unusual interest. The Octette choir Of
home musicians will render the anthem
while the solo. ave Maril,'' by Miss
Marie ]. velguth. win be one Of the fea-
lures Of the evening. Mr.. Theodore
Frederickson. the violinist. Madame tn.
Olson. the pianist. and Mrs. II. r. Crosby
the organist. wiH accompany Miss Vel
guth. Mrs. Crosby. as a musical director
needs no introduction to Astoria audi
ences.
r
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

There was a meeting Monday in Port
land Of Columbia river cannerymen, rela-
the river into a combine similar that in
Alaska and British Columbia. It is not
known what the results Of the negotia-
tons will be.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Miss Kate Andcrson's loss by the burn
ing cs her Seaside cottagN was paid yes-
teriay In -ssoO-'by Agent J, W, wclch,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
AROUND TOWN.
WEDNESDAY.

WEDNESDAY.
A thankful heart
Doth incense sweet impart
About the life it lives
IF. W. Hit
Try schnnng's Best tea and baking powder.
Jim Laws air-tights continue to be the
rage.
E a. DE Yo IS AGENT FOR SODA
MINT GUM.
Hot Scotch and hot Tom and Jerry
at the once.
WANT A a@ BIKE7 CHEW SODA
MINT.
The choicest candies and nuts can be
found at the .PariOr.
LAMBS WOOL SLIPPER soLEs. 50
CENTS, AT DUNBAR'S
The seaside box factory win commence
operations about December 18th.
For real life-lile and artistic photos.
call on snodgrass. the fotografer.
II. B. Dyer. the railroad contractor of
Portland, was in the city yesterday.
William Anderson and John JunttiIa, OF
Deep river, were In the city yesterday.
Umbrellas covered and repaired by
practical workman. at lS5 Ninth street
AT the \. F. c. alleys yesterday Mrs.
ingalls, scored IS, and E. W. Crosby 80.
cHILDREN's wooLEN MITTENs,
15 CENTS PER PAIR, AT DUNBAR's.
Beacon No. l, on the upper bay, was
carried away by the storm on Sunday
night.
You can always find the best creamery
butter and sweet. fresh cream at the
Parlor.
Martin Foard left last night for Alaska
70 look out for his business interests at
skagway.
Frank Hunt. A. G. c. R. R.; H.
Orchard. James Gibson, r. d. Jones,
Portland; are registered at the Parker
house.
Reports from the front yesterday were
10 the effect that the sand being used for
ballast on the track has proved very eff
cient for the purpose.
The sale and supper in preparation by
the Ladies' Guild of Grace Episcopal
church will open at $50 p. m. on Thurs
day, December q in the store room for
merly occupied by the late NJ c. Crosby
Word was received yesterday that Mrs
Anna Bentley Lewis, Of Saginaw, Mich.
the grandmother Of Mr.. E. c. Lewis, Of
this city, had attained the age OF 100
years and a1eld a large reception on that
date.
S. Schmidt, Ben Slnsheimer, Leonard
c. Jones, Portland; ]. D. Frey. T. l..
Dillis, r. Brumbaugh, San Francisco; S.
E. Pier. Duluth; Al Forsythe. st. Louis;
Geo. D. Sutherland, Walla walla: ]. l..
weatherbe, Clifton, are registered at the
Occident.
Thera furas a needing Monday IN port-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Secretary Holden Of the chamber u
commerce. yesterday transmitted 70 the
chamber Of commerce or Portland a map
Of the Columbia river drawn by Engineer
Tee. showing the location OF the proposed
range ligslts, A letter accompanied the
plat explaining the situation and asking
for the cooperation OF Portland in the
matter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The Ladies' Society OF the Methodist
church have arranged for a number of
beautifully dressed dolls for heir bazaar.
to be given December 10. DO not buy
your Christmas don until you have seen
these There viii also be a variety Of
articles suitable for Christmas gifts for
the older people. DO not TAIL to attend
this sale Of Christmas novelties.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The dangers OF civilization are ever
work. worry and germs We need a VI
tali1ing power to sustain us Learned
men and experience point 20 pure whis-
key. Primitive men did no; need whis-
key. We do. Changed conditions bring
fresh needs. And THE whiskey Is HAIR
PER. Sold by Foari & Stokes Company.
Astoria. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01
ASTORIA SCHOOL OF SUGGESTIVE
THERAPEUTICS.

Established for the Treatment ~ all
Functional asd Nervous Diseases.
NEURALGIA and RHET-NrATIsNt
Asthma, Obstinate Constipation. Dyspep-
sla, Headache. Insomnia, Meancholia.
MentTual and Sexual Disorders. Nervous
Prostratlon Paralysis, stamhnering. St.
Vitus' Dance. Vicious Habits and DRUG
HABITS tobacco, alcohol. morphine and
cocaine). successfully treated.
INSTRUCTION given.
w l. HOWARD,
Medical Director.
5& Commercial Street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

NOTICE: The public should rem=m-
Der that there is but one original air
ighth. Queen heater in the market. and
that Fisher Bros. are ths exclusive AS
soria agents.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

shares OF toe Alaska Transportation
and Devciopmeut Company ~ Chicago
are the mos, desirable Investment before
tho public, Safer than savings hanks and
hank stock. Paying large dividends
Shares one dollar. For information nd-
dress W. L. Dudley, general agvut Hal
Ter building. Seattle Wash.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Much TO the r1Erot oS water front men
the pilot schooner Jessie was thrown out
OF commission yesterday ~ the action OF
the plots association .HeCcNGter there
will be but one schooner, the San Jose,
In service. 1t is understood mat the tugs
will also carry pilots when necc 'sary-tor
a consideration.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

No amount Of age or storing win make
bad whiskey good. Il must be good
when made and must be stored in wood
and not in metal Cyrus Noble Old
Bourbon Whlskey is stored in oak wood
barrels. This deve.ops its favors and
tonic properties. These havors make It
delicious in cocktails It IS the only
American Wbiskey Of international repu-
tation.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

It is asserted that well known italian
citizen. for his Sunday dinner, got away
with an entire box of maccaroni all by
himself
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

AS the British bark Drumcraig dropped
anchor yesterday in front Of the o. r.
& n. dock the chain snapped close to the
ring bolt and the anchor was lost over
board.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

c. G. Palmberg. the leading contractor
and builder, is prepared to do all kinds
Of jobblng and building work; 47S Duane
street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Largest and most complete assortment
Of air-tlght heaters in the city. All the
kinds advertised in this paper may be
seen and compared at our store, then
your selection will be satisfactory to you.
Foard & Stokes CO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Plum pudding. cranberries. sweet cider
and large line OF other seasonable
staple and fancy groceries at Ross. Hig-
gins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Judge John r. Lighter left last night FOR
Lacrosse, Wis. to attend 10 the settle
ment OF the estate OF the father OF Mrs.
George W. Sanborn.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Last lap OF the year is here. Soon
Christmas festivities will usher the old
year into past history. and 1898 will begin
new record.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The United States paymaster in the
revenue cutter service VIII be in Astoria
In a few days to pay OF the Perry.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

A gentleman up from Tilamook yester-
day said that they were riding out
on the country roads about that
city on Sundays. while he found here ne
could not even walk about the city with
comfort.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

S. Schmidt, Ben Sinsheimer, Leonard
c. Jones, Portland; ]. D. Frey. T. l..
Dllis, R. Brumbaugh, San Francisco; s.
z. Pier, Duluth Al Forsythe, st. Louis;
Geo. D. Sutherland, walla walla; ]. l..
weatherbe, clifton, are registered at the
occident.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

FOR RENT-One three-room house op-
posire court house, 80 per month; and
one two-room house furnished for light
housekeeping 357 Commercial street. SO
per month. Apply 355 Commercial st.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

A novelty brought over from Japan on
the steamer Hyson was a package Of
note paper made Of thin wood shavings
with envelopes to match.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Miss Tuttle. John Seymour Captain
Campbell F. D. Kuettner and wife Jacob
Kahn. Peter Grant and L. A. Loomis, OF
Iiwaco, were passengers on the Thomp-
son down from Portland yesterday morn
ing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

New crop dried fruits. new crop ralsins,
figs and assorted nuts-aii extra fine
quality. at Ross. Higgins & Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

P. ]. Meany. the leading merchant
tailor, l3T Tenth st. The highest price
paid for fur skins.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Word was received yesterday that Mrs
Anna Bentley Lewis, Of Saginaw, Mich.
the grandmother Of Mr.. Z. c. Lewis, of
this city. had attained the age OF 100
years and aleld large reception on that
date.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

CHILDREN's wooLEN MITTENs,
l5 CENTS PER FAIR. AT DUNBAR's.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

R. Brumhaugh. OF Durham. Carrigan &
Co. Of San Francisco, arrived in the city
yesterday morning.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Beacon No. l, on the upper bay, was
carried away by the storm on Sunday
night
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The sale and supper in preparation by
the Ladies' Guild of Grace Episcopal
church will open at $50 p. m. on Thurs
day, December 2, in the store room for
merly occupied by the late NJ c. Crosby.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

William Anderson and John JunttiIa, OF
Deep river. were In the city yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

TO WEAR DIAMONDS CHEW SOD
MINT
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

President T Fl. Curtis, Of the North.
west Construction Company, has some
east on q business trip.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Umbrellas covered and repaired by
practical workman. at lss Ninth street.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

You can always find the best cream ry
butter and sweet. fresh cream at the
Parlor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Reports from the front yesterday were
10 the effect that the sand being used for
ballast on the track has proved very eff
cient for the purpose.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Andrew Young, OF Young's rive-. and
Peter Tonge. Of Chinook, were in the city
yesterday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Dry fir slab wood for sale. Astoria
Land & Investment Co. Commercial and
Eighth streets. Telephone &C.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

AT the \. F. c. alleys yesterday Mrs.
ingalls, scored IS, and E. W. Crosby 30.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Frank Hunt. A. & c. R. R.; H.
Orchard. James Gibson, r. D. Jones,
Portland; are registered at the Parker
house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Martin Foard left last night for Alaska
TO look out for his business interests at
skagway.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The first Assembly dance OF the season
viii be given Friday evening. December
10. at Foard & Stokes hall
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

Mr. Strahal and Mr.. Wise. Of nwaeo.
were in the city yesterday and left fer
Portland on the night boat.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

ONE hours. . a. m. TO 8 p. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-12-01

The ship Potrimpcs on North Beach yes
tecNiay moved two and one-half feet near
er the ocean.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-12-29

sicals asd ball Of c. W. Halves camp
1850, N. W. A., will b held q
A-mofy hall Tuesday evening, Jan.
IL. Meet Invitations have been is-
sued.
lis . good time for clothing buy.
ers. the decks are being cleared ct
Simon q Aosenisldss's TO soon re.
eeive . new spring stock and all win
ter goods must 20.
The Rock Island Msunsrchor has
accepted IN invitstiou from the Dsv-
snport Mannerchor to Join the North
western Seengssbund. which action
increases tho mem bership Of the
bund to sn even 50 societies.
Hoo. william McEniry and family
left yesterday for New Orleans,
where Mrs. McEniry and children
viii visit . month With her folks.
Mr.. McEniry will only remain .
week. after which he returns to this
city.
I. Morrison. representing the
Bsndy Manufacturing company. Of
Bihghamton, N. T., 10 here today
putting 10 the carriers time recorder
st the postofice. The clock has
been heretofore described by THs
Argos.
The Rock leland Lum Der company
hiss shipped 5000. 900 feet Of ium.
Der daring the year ending with the
present month. This 10 the largest
amount Of business done BY the
company In . like period in its
history.
Warren Roberts. the contractor for
the new Rock Island woodmsn build.
Ing. 10 reported III with typhoid fever
~ his home In Chicago. Just what
effect his illness viii have on the
bsilding erection depends upon the
extent Of his sickness.
II 10 reasonably certain that Su-
psrvisor J. @. Britton, Of Andslusis,
will be the new assistant steward ut
the poor farm under Steward ]. c..
swami. In such an event Mr.. Brit.
ton n ~ be obliged to resign his seat
In the county board from Andalusia
township.
Mra Eva N. Conover. past worthy
mssron Of Rock Island chapter Order
OF the Eastern Star. IL In Prcemp-
zion. where. with the assistance Of
the Milan chapter. she vill institute
. new chapter today. c. w.Thscher.
worthy patron Of Milan, acting %
deputy grand patron.
The stockholders Of the collapsed
Moline Furniture company are hsv.
ing hard time among themselves
attempting 10 nnd out who IL re-
sFonsible for she state Of Affairs that
brought about . confession OF judg.
meat and Who 10 Who in the concern,
anyway. A number Of stormy meet.
ings have been held.