davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08
FACTS FOR FARMERS.

Some figures OF the treasury depart
ment showing the great Importance Of a
good home market TO the American
farmer are not uninteresting reading at
this time. These figures show the crop
statistics OF the country during the per-
iod of prosperity directly preceding
C1eveland's election as compared with
the period OF depression following it.
In 1891, the wheat prodheed in the United
States amounted to 6u.eOoooO bushels.
At the close Of lSSo the consumption OF
wheat was 6Os bushels per capita. In
1884, 1t had decreased to 81 per capita. or
as bushels per capita loss. In 1894 the
population OF the United States. as
shown by the school census, was y, ,27S.
co. making a loss by under consumption
OF wheat in 1884 as compared with lsso
of over 100000 bushels. The consump-
ton OF corn in the United States in 1880
was S2e per capita. In 1884 it had de-
creased to 22.76 bushels per capita, and in
1886 il reached the low figure OF l47s
bushels per capita. showing a total
shrinkage in the home market OF that
year as compared with 1890, Of 20. 900
bushels.
other figures OF the treasury depart
ment show that fully three-fourths OF
the foreign commerce of this country is
with gola standard countries. Last year
our foreign commerce amounted to 81
n7,Oco.O0, two-thirds Of which was with
European nations. all of which are upon
the gold standard. while but one-dfth was
with the silver using countries Of the
world, the balance being with other gold
standard countries, such as Canada. .
The ratio Will probably be even greater
for the present year, as several countries
Of importance have since lef, the ranks
of the silver standard and are now doing
business upon A gold basis. Fluctuations
of the white metal continues 10 prove
an embarrassment 10 those people COM
PEELED 20 transact their business upon a
silver basis The fall in its price has
been marked in the past year. Figures
show that in August 1876. silver was
worth per fine ounce. 60 cents. while on
Aug,,st 1877 f., wss worth q cents per
fine ounce
A study Of the figures of a table pre-
pared by the bureau Of statistics Of the
treasury department shows that it is
not possible 10 correctly determine the
effect of legislation upon exports and i'm
ports by looking at the showings for any
single year or periods Of years. Ex-
ports Of American manufactures did in
crease under the Wilson law, but yet
the imports under that law increased at
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

The summary, now sent out from Wash
ington, of the reports Of the condition
Of the national banks Of the country on
July %, is strongly conflrmatory Of the
other current testimony to the improve
ment in business There is shown TO be
a marked increase both in loans and dis
counts and in individual deposits. 1t is
true that the aggregate Of loans and dis
counts has not yet reached the figures
recorded just before the outbreak Of the
crisis Of 1893, but the advance this year
has been steady. The total on May II last
was sls28Ss5,se9 ana on July % It was
H.9es,ssl5Oo Individual deposits show q
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Small precautions often prevent great
mischiefs Dewitt's Little Early Risers
are very small in size. but are most ef-
fective in preventing the most serious
forms OF stomach and liver troubles.
They cure constipation and headache and
regulate the bowels. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Running sores, indolent ulcers and sim.
liar troubles, even though Of many years
standing. may be cured by using Dewltt'i
Witch Hazel salve. 1t so0thes, strength.
ems and heals 1t Is the great pile cure
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

When jellies and jams are kept where
there is danger Of their collecting damp
ness and mold it Is well TO cover them
with 4 thin layer Of parafne; it will quick
ly hardin and keep out all air and moist
ure. II is easily removed when the jelly
is wanted and can be retained and used
again by remelung.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

when you begin TO compare all other
men with one special masculine specimen,
you had better draw yourself up with a
tight rein-unless you do not mind getting
into some entanglement OF the heart.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Northern Pacific railroad trains leave
Portland daily al II o'clock a. m. for
Tacoma, Spokane, and the East. Close
connection made at Spokane for Ross
land, Nelson. Sandow and British CO.
lumbia mining camps For maps and
Information call on or address
c. W. STONE.
Astoria, or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

II you have ever seen a little child IN
a paroxysm Of whOoping cough, or If you
have been annoyed by constant tickling
in the throat you can appreciate the
value Of One Minute Cough Cure, which
gives quick relief. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08
CARTORrA.
~ ~ #

Ammonia has been proved to be an ex-
cellent stlmulant for growing flowers. A
few drops twice a week in 4 can OF rain
water will make nichsias. seranidms and
other flowers bloom freely.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Claret stains upon damask will yield to
sherry. gently applied; fruit stains should
he treated with salt and water; varnsn
and paint spots should first be rubbed
with butter and then be rubbed with tur-
peutine
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

With a telephone and messenger call
in her home a woman can get into mis-
chief with much greater ease than her
sister who has not these Modern facilities
within reach.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08
GASToTIA.

Mix a tel upful OF pounded plaster OF
paris with double the quantity OF oatmeal
and a small quantity OF sugar sirew this
on the floor. or near the chinks in the
wainscoting and 1t will extermnnte the
reaches.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

No man or woman can enjoy life or ac-
compllsh much in this world while suffer
ing from a torpid liver. DeWltrs Little
Early Risers, the pills that cleanse that
organ, quickly. Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

An acordion-plaited skirt seen in a
wheelwoman lately demonstrated the
fact that it is not alone on the fair pedes-
trian that this form OF garment his
charms for the artistic eye.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Queen victoria's jubilee great grand
daughter, the little Princess Of York. has
received her name. TIE cake for the
christening weighed 20 pounds and was 35
inches in height.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

A dealer in the very swellist things in
women's headwear is responsible for the
statement that cOque Dlumes will be
deemed the thing" this autumn by west
ern damsels only.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

This is said to be good drink for an
invalid To O pint OF milk add the juice
of sweet orange. Heat slowly until eurd
forms. Remove from the stove, strain
and let the mixture cool.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

When going East travel on the North
ern Pacific Railway. Quick time and the
only line running dining cars. Train
leaves Portland daily at II o'clock a. m.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

80 matter how grown up we are there
are times when homesickness and a long
ing for mothers love make children oi
Us again.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

The patience Of women with children
is an eyer-increaslng cause for wonder
among bachelors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

THIS RAILWAY COMPANY
Operates It's trains on the famous block
system.
Lights It's trains by electricity through
out;
Uses the celebrated electric berth read
ing lamp;
Runs splendidly equipped passenger
trains every day and night between
81. Paul and Chicago: the
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, g. st. PAUL
Also operates steam-heated vestibuled
trains, carrying the latest private COM
partment cars. library buffet smoking
cars, and palace drawing room sleepep.
Parlor cars, free reclining chair cars and
the very best dining car service.
For lowest rates to any point In the
United States or Canada, apply 10
ticket agent or address
c. J. EDDY. General Agent.
j. w. CASEY. T. p. A.
Portland, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

Chambcrla!n's Collie. Cholera ant Disr-
rhqa Remedy always affords prompt re-
lief. For sale by Estes Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

The golden rod is being used extensively
by florists in table decorations for Sep
tember luncheon and dinner parties.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08
Only three trains
in the world

worthy OF comparison with
the Burlng,on'H ~. Paul
Chicago Limited" one in
Europe. two east or Chi.
c.lgo. Mons wcsi.
SO beautiful. 10 luxuri-
Gus. 80 costly train has
never before bcon ht tho
disposal of the travelling
lSzz77E-zz=EI public Of tho Northwest.
|I,11IllIIl1II Electric lighted. steam
heated. Wide vcBtibuled
silIlllJ Compartment slcoperH. din
or. bunot smoking car.
No EXTRA FARES.
Leavcs 81. Paul 500 p.
m. daily. after arrival OF
No Pacific. Great Nor and
500 Pacific trains from tho
west
TcKcts at Offices OF ali
connecting lines.
a. 9. SHELDON.
General Agent. Portland. Oregon
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

ARE You GOING EAsTT---
ARE You GOING EAsT1-----
ARE you GOING EAsrf------
ne surp and 500 tha, your
ticket rvada VITA
THE NORTH WESTERN LINE
THE NORTH. WESTERN LINE
rHE NORTH we.TERN LINE
ans WESTERN LIME
The
CHICAGO ST. PAUL
MINNEAPOLIS AND
OMAHA RAILWAYS
This u Tho
-oREAT SHORT lime
between
DULUTH SAINT PAUL. CHICAGO
And all Poln'a East and South
Thsir Magnificent Track Peerless vcati-
buhd pin-ns and seoplng Car
Trains and Motto;
ALWAYS on TIME"
Have given this road national reputA-
ton. All classes OF passengers carried
on thc vrntbuisd trains without extra
charge. Ship your trvigh, and travel
ovvr this famous line, All agents have
,lckotA
r. c. SAVAGE. r F. and =. A.
W u. MEAD. General Agent
sE wnHhlnston st. Portland. Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08
WEEKLY.

Sent by mail, per year in advance. 90
Postage free to subscribers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-09-08

The Mississippi
Scenic Line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
OKLAHOMA is BOOMING.
1t May Become State Before Either
New Mexico or Arizona.

Oklahoma was organized as "a terri
tory in May, 1890, a little more than
seven years ago, having been cut OFT
from the Indian territory. At that time
the population of the territory was CO.
000I33, 600 male and $1,000 female-and
was almost exclusively native-born White
inha bitants, the total number OF tor
eigners being 700: of colored lnhabl-
tants. 1900; and of Mongolians, 250O.
Oklahoma was the last of the territories
to be let in. Arizona having been al
mitted IN 1868 and New Mexico in 1886;
but it's growth has been so rapid that
there is now talk of making Oklahoma
state. 1t is said that no other territory
ever gained population so fast, and II
the proposed new state were admitted
now it would Outrank fifteen of the pres
ent states in population. The present
population of Oklahoma territory, 1t is
said. exceeds 100000, and the number is
increasing at rate SO rapid that unless
it be stopped Oklahoma will have, before
many years, not only larger population
than Chicago has, but even, though this
seems Incredible, a larger population than
Chicago claims.
The development of Oklahoma has been
promoted enormously since its establish
ment as a territory. The railroad bust
ness has been developed largely within
it's borders. and the early settlers who
went out in wagons, in carts and on pral-
RE schooners have now all the facilities
of modern railroad travel In 1880 there
were not 800 miles of railroad in Okla
homa and the Indian territory, then unit
ed. On the admission of Oklahoma
there were not 100 miles of railroad
within its borders, though at that time
the Indian territory had 1900. On JAN
uary 1, 1892, the railroad mileage of Ok
Iahoma had risen to 800. On January
1. 1896. it was AGO. and it is now nearly
900 miles.
Oklahoma is modern in some other re-
spects. In 1896 there were more bust
ness failures in it than in all the other
territories combined--mOre business fail
ureS in the year than in New Hamp-
shire and Vermont together. But bust
ness in Oklahoma has been good and
there are, it is said. 10000 individual
farm owners The material prospects of
Oklahoma have been improved greatly
during the last three or four years by
many additions through immigration of
women. who now are nearly as numer-
Gus there as the men. There are en-
rolled in the Oklahoma schools more
than $4,000 pupils and there are near
~ 1000 teachers there.
The soil and climate of Oklahoma
are favorable to the production of corn,
cotton, sorghum. flax and fruits, and it
is remarked as an encouraging indication
of thrift that the inha bitants, unlike
those of New Mexico and Arizona, have
only seven holidays year, Washington's
birthday being one and Decoration day
another. Some 90. 600 votes were cast
coo more than in Florida, and $4,000
more than Delaware-and of these the
plurality for the successful party was
only HOO Oklahoma desires to be Il
state before 1900 and its desire may be
realized-New York Sun.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Senator MaSOn'S Wall.

Senator Mason of Illinois has been ex-
ceedingly active in running to and fro
in Washington in behalf of his constitu-
ents who are office-seekers. AS he is a
fat man and physical eXertion tells ON
him, especially in warm weather, his
Chicago admirers have raised fund
and bought for him handsome landau
and fine harness and a pair OF noble
steeds. For the landau $4,000; for the
harness, 5000, and for the horses-well,
no one knows exactly just how much has
been paid for the sleek, housekeeping
animals that are to escort the fat and
jolly Senator on his ofice-seeking rounds.
All this ought to bring joy and delight
to the Senator's heart. Alas! it does not.
1t costs money to keep carriage; it
costs money to care for q valuable har-
ness, and heaven knows, that it costs
money to feed two high-bred horses. If
heaven doesn't know, Mason does. He
has made inquiries, and the answers
pain his soul.
To a colleague in the Senate Mr.. Ma
SON has told his tale of woe. He asked
advice. what shall 1 do?" he muir
INJURED in plaintive tones. The reply
came prompt and emphatic:
'"That's easy enough, Billy" said the
senatorial adviser. Tell your constitu-
ents to send you pair of goats, and then
you can feed them on public documents. :"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
A FORTUNE IN FLOUR.
An Incident OF The California Gold Rush
in 1850.

in 1850.
Talking of the expected rush to Alaska
next year, J. 3. Montgomery says:
1T reminds me of the Chill Flour
company's venture in 1850. At that
time had a kinSman, William G.. Moor
head, who was United States consul at
Valparaiso, in Chill. His consulate,
previous to the rush of the gold seekers
for California, was worth less than $4,000,
a year. The ships that sailed around
Cape Horn all stopped at Valparaiso to
take IN provisions and water. The fees
increased his income so that it reached
$4,000 per annum. Mr.. Moorhead was
q man of affairs. He had been a mer-
chant in New York before he was a con-
sui. lie saw his opportunity. He con-
suited with Mr.. Washington and Mr..
Whitehead, who were English merchants
in Valparaiso. They formed a company;
each put in $4,000 capital. Mr.. Moor
head then rode some hundreds of miles
down the coast to the flour mills at Con-
ceptiOn, and made a contract to take all
their output for Sc per barrel, delivered
free on board. 1t cost 81 more to take
it to San Francisco. In 1878 he told me
the outcome of this venture
"a few days before the first arrival in
California a man came into Mr.. Moor
heads office in San Francisco.
Have you any flour to sell? he
asked.
"sYes; shipload OF 10000 barrels,
which will arrive III few days
How much do you want for the
cargo?'
81 want SIS per barrel
''To cut the story short, Moorhead told
me they concluded the terms at $14 80
per barrel, and without handling the
-four they cleared $4,000 on the first
cargo.
AT the end of fourteen months
Messrs Moorhead, Whitehead and Wa4
dington closed up the Chill Flour COM
pany's business with a profit of $500, 900.
Something like this might be done in
Alaska. Who knows ?''-Portland Ore
CONAN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Hard Winter for Hayden.

With the thermometer at but little less
than 100 degrees in the shade Oscar
Hayden drove into Missouri valley clad
III his usual summer costume of heavy
wooden, flannel underwear, two thick
nesses of jean oyeralls. fur cap and op-
pressive overcoat reaching from nis ears
to the ground. In winter he seldom
wears an oyercoat-and that only On the
warmest days-and is generally seen in
his shirt sleeves Heat and cold seem to
have an effect upon him exactly opposite
to that of ordinary mortals. Hayden
owns a farm some distance southeast Of
Missouri valley. He is we'll known,
popular with his neighbors, quite wei to-
do, and possesses no peculiarities other
than his habit of piling on winter gar
ments in summer and going about in duck
trousers and outing shirt in winter.-St
Paul Pioneer Press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Crept Under the Seats.

SIN those days" writes Speaker Reed
in the Illustrated American. describing
the Forty-fifth Congress. ''filibustering
was in its infancy. Seldom was it pos
sible to get united party on that for
more than day When we wore out
a day in that playful business, we rushed
for The New York papers the next morn
ing. We kept Oh or crept under the seats
very much as they dictated. But Con-
ger never Quailed, and seldom ceased I'M
til he could no longer get followers enough
to break quorum, or call the yeas and
nays. In this way, however, he did
great public service. and drove the iir-
hulent enemY ont of many q STRONGHOLD -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Not in Quebec,

Rudyard Kipling persists, says the
Troy Times, in regarding Canada as be-
ing located we'll within the frigid zone.
The berating he received from the Ca
nucks as the result of his publication of
-'Our Lady of the Shows does not seem
to have altered his opinion one bit. In
fact, Rudyard displays some obstinacy
in the matter, for he has lately sent to
Lady Marjorie Gordon, daughter of the
Canadian governor general, Lord Aber-
deem, and juvenile editor of the maya
zine Wee Willie Wrinkle, the following
poetical effusion
There was once a small boy of Quebec,
Who was buried in snow to the neck
When asked: Are you friz?'
He replied: Eyes. is,
But we don't call this cold in Quebec"
1t is not likely that Kipling will make
or lose a reputation because of this
verse. but at least it goes to show that
he is steadfast to the verge of stubborn
ness in his ideas. Some one suggests
that the following is more suitable than
Kipling's:
But the scene has been changed in Quebec
And Kipling got struck in the neck
Was it hot? o, gee. whizz,
The boy said: at is!
IT'S no longer too cold in Ouebec
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
THROWN ON THE WORLD.
Widows and Daughters Paying for the
Sins of Others.

A visitor to one of the government Off
ceS, where women are employed in one of
our cities, was conducted by the superin-
rendent, an old man of large experience,
says the Youths Companian. The last
room inspected was filled with women at
work.
The visitor remarked: 'This is a high
cr class of women than that employed at
the same work in some other kinds of
business. These women have been edu-
Gated, and have refined faces and voices
/ should judge they are not used to manu-
al labor of any kind
They are not, was the reply. TN al
most every case they are the widows or
daughters of men whose income died with
them. but who, while living, gave to their
families luxuries beyond their means.
That young lady by the window was
IN fashionable society in New York two
years ago. Her father. with a salary of
$4,000, lived far beyond his means. The
woman in mourning is the widow Of a
physician whose income averaged $4,000.
He probably spent $4,000.
That pale girl is the daughter of a
master builder who lived comfortably
among his old friends until he was seized
with political ambition. He moved into a
fine house, had his carriage, servants and
gave balls. He died, and his daughter
earns So a week, on which she supports
her mother. There is hardly woman
here who is not the victim of the vulgar
ambition which makes a family ape its
weather. neighbors in its outlay"
That is an ambition not peculiar to US
Americans, said the visitor
1t IS more common among US, because
in other countries social position depends
upon birth, while here it is usually fixed
by money. How many families in every
class do you know who are pretending to
a larger pecuniary wealth than they
have"
The visitor passes on the question to the
reader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-18
Rev West Has No Chiuaneys

1t is curious, though true, that of all
the houses, dwellings,, stores, hotels and
other buildings that dot the island of
Key West from one shore to the other,
not one of them has chimney or any
thing that will answer the purpose Of q
chimney. Handsome residences and
lowly novels are alike in this respect,
and from an eminence gazing out over
acres of roofs on all sides one is struck
with the want of something to complete
the symmetry of the picture Wood and
coal or fuel of any kind are unknown
quantities, as the tropical atmosphere
furnishes all the heat required, and for
cooking purposes sticks of carbon are
used, which are sold by peddlers, who
hawk their wares about the Streets
Atlanta Constitution.