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The morning times., 1897-02-09
AN EXPENSIVE DRINK
Valued Higher Than a Horse ant
Rifle.


A soldier in the regular army was com
meItIng on the strength of an Indian S
love for whisky They are the biggest
fools you ever saw. | came across a buck
one day on the plains and he asked if
had any whisky. | shook the canteen and
told him there was only one drink there.
He insisted on having it and offered his
rifle for it. Finally he got mad because
wouldn't take the rifle and pony. You
never saw such fools Why didn't l make
the trade? l would, but you see, that was
the only drink L had''
This story is used to Illustrate the power
Of human habits, and to speak particularly
to those who are annoyed with the coffee
habit, which is the cause of an immense
amount of sickness, the coffee never being
suspected. Chemists find the same poison
Gus alkalods in coffee as in strychnine,
tobacco and morphine.
1t is easy to quit coffee by adopting the
delicious health coffee made of the grains
wheat, &C.. &C. Postum Cereal has the
deep seal brown color of fine Mocha and
changes to the rich golden brown of old
Java when cream is added. Its fragrance
and flavor are charming.
When coffee is left off and Postum put
in it's place the old troubles of the body
disappear, and under the true nourishment
Of the food drink, new vitality, strength
and the ruddy color of health quickly an
pear. Postum makes red blood for adults
and children, and is a most grateful change
from berry coffee, the new beverage having
everything in its favor and none of the
hurtful properties of the old. Made at
Battle Greek, Mich, by the Postum Cereal
Co., Lin.
DR.. Albert p. Hedges, 1881 n. Clark St.,
Chica go, says: 1t is a long needed articIe.''
The morning times., 1897-02-09

Astute traders are predicting that before
very long the discounting of the Inaugural
ton effect will commence, and that there
will be slight rally on this account. 1t
is not thought, however, that stocks will
advance during this week, and Il great many
traders are on tile bear side In general, il
we are to have any improvement. it is SO
slow in coming, and even n siIo wing itself,
that the bulls are losing heart The market
continues to be professional one, and no
interest is shown in it by outsiders.
The morning times., 1897-02-09

Torpedo Boat No. to BE Tested.
Commodore Dewey, Commander Brown
son, Naval Constructor Hanscom, Passed
Assistant Engineer kaemmerling, andLieu-
tenant Staunton have been detailed to meet
at Bristol. R. l., today and make a speed
trial of torpedo boat No. g.
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No nti-scalpina. Bill This session

The Senate Committee on Interstate Com
merce took the anti scalping bill up yes
terday morning, and after an informal dis
cussion agreed that it would be impossible
to pass the bill at thisssession, and that
any report that light be made would be
useless. The House has refused to give
the bill day for consideration.
The morning times., 1897-02-09

The bulls say OF cotton that with a
lighter supply than last year, and with a
large demand abroad. with only a few
hundred bales excess on this side, it is
very evident that little better buying
by Northern mills would reduce the Amer
lean supply to a below zero range before
October l They feel confident of higher
prices.
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OF contractors at .'board rates. Mr.. Deck
cry raised a point of order against con-
sideraton but the Speaker overruled him.
At this point Mr.. Payne moved to adjourn.
and District business for the day came
to an end
The morning times., 1897-02-09
Montgomery Going to Mobile

Secretary Herbert has ordered the Mont.
gomery to Mobile for week commencing
March 1, during the Mardi Gras festivities.
The Texas will probably go to New Or
leans at the same time.
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Washington stock Market

Sales-American Graphophone, 10 at
8 3-S: Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 100 at
IS, 100 at II, 100 at TS, 100 at 20 and
100 at so; Lanston Monotype, Is at 8 "a,
and 30 at 5-S.
After Cail-Pneumatic Gun Carriage, 300
Mt so Washington Gas, % at IL 3-S
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The General Electric Company is doing
q good business and its prospects are fine
a tip is out that there will be develop
ments in General Electric shortly, which
should certainly put that stock very much
higher.
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went up slightly in the morning and then
had reaction, closing 1 z below the open
ing. 1t is still insisted that Spirits is
good purchase.
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THE DISPENsARY QUESTION.
Il II Causing Much Agitation in
North Carolina.

North Carolina.
There is a great deal OF agitation in
North Carolina over the dispenSary ques-
tion. Many people advocate tie adop-
tion of the THlman system. particularly
If tie new measure proposed by that
senator passes Congress and brings the
diSpensary system within the recent de-
cision of the Supreme Court
Senator Butler of North Carolina saw
something Of the workings OF the dis
penSary in South Carolina while making
speeches ia the State, and while he was
rather prejudiced against it before going
there he liked the way it worked, so far
a. he observedit He says. however, that
he does not believe dispensary law should
l,e adopted until carefully canvassed IL a
State campaign.
The morning times., 1897-02-09
New York Cotton Market.
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

Bankers and Brokers. Members of the
y. i. Stock Exchange, I421 F street
On.High i ow Clos.
Am. Sugar Refinery Co.. ll3H 1882 i1I5s llSL
American Tobacco. '2H 52A ~ 7i1
The morning times., 1897-02-09

There begins to be talk now in connection
with the Northern Pacific reorganization
that we may expect that the stock will
pay dividend before very long. Even
per cent is confidently predicted. 1t
would perhaps be we'll, however, not to
be sanguine of as high a rate as this.
However, Northern Pacific should be a
purchase at its present prices. The pre-
ferred was off five-eighths today, and the
common three-eighths, and the preferred
is now in the 37's. Officials of Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy are saying that if
business continues during the month as
well as during the first week ear niugs
will show considerable increase. 1t was
this that was suggestedinth this column dur
ing the latter part of last week, Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy is certainly pur
chase. 1t fell off full point yesterday,
but regained it all except one-eighth at
the close, which is better than the show
ing of the general market.
The morning times., 1897-02-09

Good clothing was never
before so cheap.
S. for $40 pure wool men S
suits.
Il off all finer suits-over-
coats-separate pants-and
children S clothing.
Can t you see the wisdom
in buying now for next win
ter.
Eisenan Bros,
Corner 7th and E Streets NJ w.
No Braneh >tare i'm Washington
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BLOOD AND SKIN DISEASES,

All forms, affecting Body, Nose, Throat
SKIN, and Bones. BloJcheS EruptIons. Acne,
Eczema, Old Sores, Ulcers, ;'ainful Swell
lnSs from Whatever causes trcatei bymea MS
OF safe, time-trled remedies
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American Spirits, preferred, on whicli
there was a tip out last week to buy,
The morning times., 1897-02-09
Nervous Debility, Organic Weak
ness, Failing Energy, Lack Of
Memory, Physical Decay

arising from Indiscfeuon, EXCESS, or In
dnBchce, producing some OF the Following
efIects Nervousness, Debility, Difnness or
sight, Self Distrust Defective Memory,
tlHipieS on the race, Aversion To Society,
LOSS OF Ambition, Lack OF Confidence,
Gioomness, Dependency, BarreDness, Tn
Iitness 10 Marry, Melancholy, dyspepsia.
LoSt Nanno0d, painS IN ne Eack, Vancoctie,
etc, treated with Success, Safely, Privately
and Permanently
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

THE SUCCESS FILTER--Renloves the dirt
ana IoxlOuS germs from The water, IL
easily cleaned ard is cheap. For sale 10y
.. w. POI ELER, S23 "a. ave- fe9-3t
ALL Iowans are reques5eIt0 meet TUES
DA " February 8. at 7:30 p. IN, at 923
street nortuw west, To cUm1fcC.s the o. gan
lZation OF an IOWA ASSOCIATION and
elect officers. item
The morning times., 1897-02-09
Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Mining Stocks.

Cripple Creek Mining Stocks as reported
by Clifford & Co., 14O4 G st. NV Tie
following are active dividend paying stocks
listed on the Colorado Mining Exchange
Bid. Askedf Bid Asked
The morning times., 1897-02-09

Sold by w. h. Zeh. 81. P. Beattie and
Ray & Craig.
The morning times., 1897-02-09
UNDERWRITERS.

II. WILLIAM LEE.
UNDERTAKEN
832 Pa Ave. n. w.
Tfrst-class service. Phone. 1883.
The morning times., 1897-02-09

Just as good" as Postum Cereal are
words used to defraud the public.
The morning times., 1897-02-09
KIDNEY AND URINARY COMPLAINTS,

ratntuI. Difficult. Zoo Frequent, Milky,
or Bloody Urine positively cured.
DR. Walker is in atten,!anc- PERSON
ALLY and can be CONSULTED FREE.
iHc iiignesJ fee charged by Dr. Walker,
WHeGhef You nave one more Diseases,
rs - u month. Ihis inc' stiss All medicines.
DAILY OFFICE HOURS, 10 to 8; Sun
tiays' 10 % =, -sfDnsiAv cditcsti;ty i uurS-
day, and Saturday evenings. g To g.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
CUBANS ARE STARVING

Concentrates Dying by Hundreds In
the Fortified Towns.
Chicago, May GA special to the
Tribune from Washington says official
reports of the most serious character
have recently come to the state depart
ment regarding the starvation and
misery in Cuba, and Secretary Sher-
man has issued special instructions to
all the consular officers in Cuba request
ing detailed reports as to the situation
in their districts.
In the course of a long confidential
report from Matanzas, United States
Consul Alexander G. Bryce said:
"Over 1000 persons have been con-
centrated at this place, three-quarters
of whom are entirely without means OF
support. Women and children are dy-
ing on the streets from starvation.
Death and misery walk hand in hand.
Among these people there are several
Americans. Yellow fever, smallpox
and other diseases are prevalent. ALI
is the result of General Weyler's in
human policy. Aid for these sufferers
should come from the United States"
Other reports Of similar character
have been received from the regularly
accredited agents of the United States,
and have been placed before President
Mckinley.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
A NEW COALINo STATION.
Tho United States May Yet Establish
One at Santo Domingo.

The United States May Yet Establish
One at Santo Domingo.
New York, May 5.-A Herald spe-
cial from Washington says: General
Grants project for the establishment
of a naval coaling station in SANTANA
bay, Santo Domingo, may yet be real
lied. According to Mr.. Henry Smythe,
minister to Hayti, and charge d'affairs
to Santo Domingo, under the Cleveland
administration, the Domingo govern
ment is ready to cede such station to
the United States without asking the
payment of dollar.
Mr.. Smythe has not submitted an
official report on this subject to the
state department for the reason that his
resignation was accepted before he had
time to prepare it, though he had
called on Secretary Sherman, to whom
he made an oral report.
In a letter recently written by Mr..
Smythe to former friend in Washing
ton, he says that he discussed with the
Dominican foreign Office treaty which
embraced the following heads and d.
visions: Commerce, navigation. extra
dition and reciprocity of interests and
concessions.
Under this latter division he obtained
the concession of a coaling station for
the use of the American navy during
the continuance of the treaty on the
sole condition that "coaling facilities"
be allowed the Dominican navy in
American ports. The coaling station
was to be located at any point in the
bay of SANTANA, or in either of two fine
harbors east of Santo Domingo or the
Caribbean sea.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
Great Rejoicing.

London, May THE Athens corre-
spondent Of the Standard, under date
of Wednesday, says:
There is great rejoicing over the re-
ceipt of the official telegram from Phar-
sala saying that the Turks have been
repulsed and the Greeks hold their
positions after a three hours battle.
The dispatch says Crown Prince Con-
stantine and Prince Nicholas fought
boldly in the front rank, risking their
lives a hundred times, and that they
had an ovation from the whole army
when the fighting was over.
The government has forwarded to
them its warmest congratulations. The
king and cabinet have also addressed q
manifesto to the troops, congratulating
them upon their courage and patriotic
devotion.
The public is overjoyed, and is al
ready forgetting the earlier blunders Of
the campaign.
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struck for Eight Hours.

New York, May 1.-Two hundred
and fifty union plumbers, steamftters
and gasfitters struck at Newark today
for eight hours work, with no reduc-
ton of wages. They were working
nine hours. The carpenters and lath-
ers have won their fight. The brick
layers and masons receive the same pay
as last year.
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situation at volo.

volo, May ga majority Of the in
habitants have migrated from this port
to Athens and the island OF Eboea.
The town is calmer, owing to the ar
rival of the Greek squadron, and
French, British and Italian warships.
Two hundred French sailors are patrol
ling the streets in order to reassure the
inhabitants.
The Greek treasury of Thessaly, COM
posing 100 chests Of money, which has
been lying at the French consulate, was
transported on board Greek warship
TODAY to be conveyed to Athens.
The Turks are approaching in the de
rection of Velestino, where $4,000
Greeks are encamped and skillfuily in
trenched.
A detachment of Evzones is guarding
the railroad station here.
The French flag has been hoisted over
the hospital.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
cubans Were VICTORIOUS.

New York, May GA Journal dis
patch from Havana says: Cuban
troops led by General Jesus Robi re-
Gently defeated the Spanish columns of
General Rey. The Spaniards numbered
1, 800, or over twice as many as the in
surgents, who were opposed to them.
Rey's rout was so complete that he
was relieved of his command, and will
be sent to Spain to answer charges of
cowardice before military tribunal.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
IA Snanfsh Victory.

Havana, May 7.-Captaln-Generai
Weyler arrived yesterday at Cienfuegos'
Santa Clara, coming by train from isa-
bella, where he landed from the cruiser
Pizarro on Monday, going thence by
train to Sagua.
General Suarez Ynclan, being in
formed that war material for the In
surgents had been landed near the
mouth of the river Mosquito, province
of Pinar del Rio, sent detachments OF
Spanish troops in that direction, with
the result that they captured an lnsur-
gent camp at Tallero, and another at
Oio de Aqua. The enemy left five men
killed, and the government forces cap
tured sixty-three boxes OF ammunltion'
containing $4,000 cartridges for the
Spanish Mauser rifles and the American
Remington rifles.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Cape May, N. j.. May 5.-Theophil-
Us Gamma and two companions, fisher
men of Fishing creek, we're caught in .
gale while out fishing today, and are
supposed to have persisted. A rescue
party returned tonight without having
found any trace Of the missing men.
Search will be resumed tomorrow.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
At pnarsala Also

London, May IA dispatch to the
News from Velestino, dated Wednes-
day, says: The Turks were repulsed
after five hours fighting, with heavy
loss. simultaneously Edhem Pasha' 8
main force engaged the Greek outposts
at Pharsala, and the fighting lasted
from Q P. M. until 1880 P. NJ, both
armies retaining their original posi-
tiOns.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

New York, May 4.-There was big
rush of importers today to pay duties,
and the receipts reached 81, 407. 800, .
record exceeded by only two days in the
history of the custom house. Tho
heaviest duties paid today were on sugar
and tobacco.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
THE VICTORIOUS GREEKS.
Forty Thousand Of the Moslems Hur,aa
Back at Velestino

London, May THE correspondent
OF the Telegraph at Volo, under date
of Wednesday says:
The biggest battle of the war began
near Velestino this morning. As re-
suit of it, the Turkish force of 40. 600
men has been repulsed. The Turkish
plan was to seize the hills on the north.
dividing Pharsala from Velestino.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Chicago, May Three members OF
a committee from Utah passed through
Chicago today on their way to Washing
ton. where, with the remaining MEM
bers, they will invite President Mcnan-
lev to attend the Utah jubilee July -.
Il will be fifty years ago July -
next when the little party OF pioneers
entered Salt Lake valley, and the peo-
Die, not only of Utah. but OF adjoining
states and territories, propose to ceie-
brate fittingly the anniversary OF the
event. since the pioneers made possible
the settlement Of the Great american
desert and operated in the Central west
70 secure civilization. They are con-
fident the president will accept the In
vifatiOn.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13
n...h.T...vinw Pharsala.

Paris, May 6.-Telegrams from Con-
stantinople today confirm the report OF
the Greeks leaving Pharsala, retiring
On Domokos. The Greek troops, ac-
cordinR to the Constantinople advices,
are also evacuating Arta.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Washington, May 6.-The senate has
passed bill to provide free homes on
public lands for actual and bona fide
settlers, known as the Stree homestead
bill"; yeas AZ, nays II.
The senate took up the sundry civil
appropriation bill. When the item APP
propriating So, 1888, 1888 for continuing
the improvement of the Mississippi riv-
er was reached, it was amended so as to
make it Immediately available.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

During the last twenty years the rail-
ways Of the world have absorbed Co.,
900, 900 tons Of steel. or almost half tho
total px0luck
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Experiments by the United States
navy department have proved that
olive green il the best color for war
vessels.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Athens, May IA private dispatch
from the front says that the battle be-
tween the Greeks and Turks began at
Avail. between Velestino and Pharsala.
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rhe Postal Union.

washington, May The UNIVERSAL
,,rstal congress met today in the great
ksu of the Corcoran art gallery. Fifty-
s;v. countries were represented Corea,
China Chi and Orange Free State. which
are outside Of the pale o. the unio mon,
had : delegate present It is expec1ea
ths work Of the congress will extend
rer about six weeks Most Of the WolA
will Sc transacted by committees,
wb;oh will submit the result q tnelI
,.bnys 10 The congress about once :
week. The present posss'
win s. zsyised snd repeweo'
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

San Francisco, May 5.-The attor-
news for Theodore Durrant today filed
copies of bill Of exceptions on the APP
neal to the supreme court Of the United
States. The exceptions are to proceed
incs in court April 10, when . motion
fof 1 continuance was denied and when
Durrant was sentenced to be hanged at
San Quentin prison June II.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1897-05-13

Potatoes are plentiful In the kltt1tao
valley, and are selling at So ton.
The business men of Snohomish are
working to get hospital for that city.
A farmers institute will be held in
Ellensburg during the first week in
June.
A movement has been started in
Oakesdale to raise fund to help tho
Greeks.
Frank Terry is to be the new Indian
agent for the Crows at Puyallup Indian
reservation.
Klickitat county farmers shipped
three tons of bacon from The Dalles to
Rossland last week.
Mate Jenner, an old '49er, drowned
In Pemiahmoo bay, near Blaine, last
week. His boat capsized during .
heavy wind.
Stevens county millmen are begin
ming to ship their lumber to British Co
lumbia. A great deal of brick and
lime goes the same way.
The monthly report Of the Spokane
public schools for April shows that the
enrolment is 556 larger than that at
the end Of April last year.
A $4,000 damage suit against tho
town of Asotin was decided last week
BY q jury in favor of the town.
Tekoa is said to have Young La
dies Pedestrian Club, the members Of
which get up at 8 o'clock in the morn
ing and take walks for their health.
The injunction restraining the con-
struction Of the Snohomish county
courthouse has been dissolved, and once
more Everett will try to getthe county
seat on firm foundation.
The. corporations throughout Wash
ington are generally complying with the
new law requiring the payment OF an
annual fee of SO. Last week in one
day $40 was received from this source
by the secretary of state.
Indian Commissioner Barge has re-
turned to North Yakima from Mon
tana, and will be Joined this week By
Commissioner Hoyt, when negotiations
with the Yakima Indians will be re-
sumed. Commissioner Goodwin has
gone East on leave Of absence.
A resident Of Walla Walla last week
took 1900 stock hogs to Nebraska
The hogs were bought for cents
pound BY q Nebraska man, who bought
SO, 900 bushels Of corn at from 10 to II
cents bushel before the hogs arrived.
The experts at work on the books Of
Whatcom county have finished the
work In all the county Offices except the
treasurer's, and are at work in that de-
partment now. The work In that once
will take about two months time. .
there ars over 1900 receipts 70 check
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