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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

From the san Francisco Argonaut)
I'm the heart OF the great desert OF tht
Colorado--which the Southern Pacific
traverses-thero IL an oasis called Indlo.
which, in our opinion. Is the sanitarlum
Of the earth. We believe. from personal
investigation. that for certain individuals.
there is no spot on this planet so favor
able"
@. T. Stewart, M. D., writes: THE
purity Of the air. and the eternal sun
shine, fill one with wonder and delight.
Nature has accomplished so
much that there remains but little for
man 10 do. AS TO its possibilities as .
health resort--here Is the most perfect
sunshine, with a temperature always
pleasant, a perfectly dry soil, for rain is
an unknown factor; pure oxygen, dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired? IT is the place. above
all others, for lung troubles. and q para
disc for rheumatics. Considering the
number Of sufferers who have been
cured. have no hesitancy in recon-
mending this genial oasis as the haven
Of the AFFLICTED"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Among many ways in which the wife
Of President Cleveland set an example
to American mothers is in the sound
sense and good taste with which she
has screened her children from the pub.
lie gaze. This has been done without
affectation or display OF apparent ef-
fort Of any kind She did II because
she willed to do it, We hear a great
deal Of the indelicacy oG the ne,s sp2pers
and their invasion Of domestic privacy.
and much that is said II Just. The
newspapers are largely responsible for
the obnoxious parade Of tine nursery
that has 50 often offended right-minded
readers. And yet Mrs. Cleveland living
in public place and under the public
eye, found way to keep her domestic
concerns TO herself, simply by letting
IL be felt that she would not have IL
otherwise Only the very worst Of the
rowdy newspapers persist in talking
about peoples babies ana printing then
babies portraits if the people them
selves do not want it, Fortunately Tor
the public, Mrs. Mckinley has no chill
dren, and We have confidence that the
attempt already made TO drag the chl,-
dren Of her kinsfolk into notoriety Will
be promptly crushed by the same pub
lie sentiment that will compel respect
for Mrs. McKinley's own retirement.
The wife Of the president is neces-
sarily and properly an object Of public
interest, in those relations that are
In a sense public and official. In her
domestic life she is entitled to the
same privacy as any other woman.
and when she shows womanIy respect
for herself and her family she com
mands corresponding respect from
others.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Until cook and waitress are both
i'll at the same time the woman with
two servants does not realize what Is
the genuine meaning Of housekeeping
The more fabric looks as though
ink had been Unfortunately spilled
on light background. the more decii-
edly mOdish it will be regarded this
spring.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

When people are Obliged to take med
lcines they want that it shall give quick
relief and not add discomfort TO their
sufferings. Three reasons why people
who suffer with Constipation and Bill
iousness should take Simmons Liver
Regulator: "It is Better than Pills, It
does not gripe; It gives quick relief. AMI
does not weaken. but strengthens and
refreshens the whole system -. r.
Hlland, Monroe. Ia.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

II 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 1t is admin
istered. Many homes in the city are
never without It. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Don't allow the lungs to be impaired
by the continuous irritation Of a cough.
1t is easier TO prevent consumption
than to cure It. One Minute Cough
Cure taken early will ward off any
fatal lung trouble. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16
INDIO
Absolutely \
Dry and Pure Tropical
Climate
Pronounced by Physicians the
most Favorable in America
for sufferers from
Lung Diseases and
Rheumatism
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against Indio In
the past by the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad TO taks
advantage Of Its beneficial climate. has
been a lack Of suitable accommodation
The Southern Pacific Company takes
pleasure in announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottage;

have just been erected at Indio station.
that will be rented TO applicants at rts-
sonable rates. They are furnished Win
modern conyenlences, supplied with pur.
artesian water and 80 situated as to gly'
occupants all the advantages to be 1e-
rived from a more or less protractej
residence In this delightful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

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. 1t cures eczema
and severe skin diseases. Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Torturing. iching. scaly skin erup-
tions. 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, 1897-03-16

There are some women whose con-
tinual activity becomes positively ag-
gresslve to the one who enjoys folding
her hands idly once in a while.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Some cOuches have 50 many cush-
ions that they are a positive nuisance
rather than the luxury that they are
evidently intended to be.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

Twin beds are being shown by fur
niture dealers who find that there ~ a
great call for them among people who
regard them as healthier than the or
binary double bed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

The younger man enjoys berng called
"old fellow" The one well advanced
in years revels in the compliment I'm
piled when addressed as my dear
boy"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

1t is a strange but true fact that
many really up-to-date women do not
know how to use the telephone and
are afraid to try.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

People owning sleighs are beginning
to believe chat they are not altogether
the white elephants that they have
hitherto been regarded.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

A deficit Of $1s6OOO,OO accumulated
since the first four months Of Cleve-
lands administration, and an increase
IN the country's annual interest charge
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. 25c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

CoOper's ribbon counter offers great
inducements TO women who are anx-
ious to fix over their evening gowns
or given to fancy work.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

There are certain forms OF ostenta-
tious humility as much to be condemn
ei as aggressive pride.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

To look well on rainy day argues
that you will look beautiful on a clear
one.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

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, 1897-03-16

The woman who hasn't corner in
her heart devoted to religion is at sea
in time Of trouble.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

The sense Of doing ones duty makes
trouble easier TO bear.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16

A good bank account is your best
friend.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-16
WEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year 81 in advance,
Postage free to subscribers,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13
FROM THE STATE CAPITAL
The House Committees Viii Bc An
nounced on Thursday.
POSTS FORECAST NEARLY CORRECT
Norman q. i<ittrcll, Jr.. Private see
rotary OF the spcnIer--t;npitoi
Not n Free Lodging Wousc.

Austin. Texas. January 1c.--Thc list Of
house committees TO be appointed by
Speaker pashiell is In preparation and will
DO announced Thursday morning. Tho
craftsmanship OF the two important com
mittoes. Judiciary No and finance. have
been decided upon. and the speaker an
nounced tonight that X. II. Ward of Travis
would be chairman OF Judiciary No. and
T. $. Garrison OF shelby. OF the finance.
These were forecast In Tho Post several
days ago.
It is rumored In the corridors that J. r.
Curry OF Van zandt, the Ncstor az the
house. will bc chairman OF the committee
on Internal improvements, The speaker has
appointed Norman @. Kittrell. Jr.. OF IIous-
ton. his private secretary for the session.
Speaker Dashell tonight authorizes the
statement that no proposes 60 enforce the
ruling OF Superintendent Mobley, In charge
OF public buildings. Mr.. Mohlcy several
days ago announced that no monhors or
employees would he allowed 10 occupy com
mittoc rooms and halls as slecpiug apart
inonts. The opcning Of the session gives
the speaker charge OF the house and IT'S
committee rooms, and he will enforce Mir.
Mobley's ruling.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13
NOTES EOR TlIis FARMER.


Shredded corn fodder makes good feed,
s9od bcddlag ana good manure. Shred
whon prrieetiy dry ana store under q
iaiu proof roei. IN not too great bulk. and
G VIII Keen all right
Lime water ~ considered very good for
scputs Ia lambs. Where II Is 20 be fed to
put IN a trough aud nifty gallons OF water
nut in. Whom thoroughly settled the sheep
VIII drink 1t without hesitation.
II care is taken ITO select only good
mich cows, and breed them to a sire
whose ancestry SHOVE good record IN
lho DAIRY. yon can depend upon the cowy
that come from such breeding being good
dairy animals. There Is lcsa risk of fail
urc IN tins than IN almost any other line OF
breeding, Proper care IN selection Will
almost invariably give satisfactory results,
New Jersey station recommends the fol-
lowing method OF ferllizing the soils of
orchards. Annually apply 100 pounds each
OF nitrate of soda and supcrrhosphaie and
200 pounds each OF bono hour and muriato
OF potaeh and once IN five years give a
Eooi dressing nj barn ward manure or turn
under u good growth of clover or pea
Michigan peach grower Is successfully
pncuciue renewal System with tho
peach riniilar Ia HAT SO familiar to grape
groworp lie heads the Young trees very
low aud the head is spread tiil age begins
10 tell ON it-siy fuir or ilVC years. Then
tho central Hirn g. allowed to shoot up.
The ola head is pruncd away and new
on" formed higher mp.
The soft untipcucd nuhbuR OF corn will
taiicn Z, pig more quickly than the ripe
.ats Will so to boil the email poiatoes
thu" resulting when II IL nearly cold, VIII
ihltcn piHs quickly and chenply. Pork
| hNN ne made ior cents IA pounds M this
WY, after tho Digs have run over a clover
htih'
Every farmer who burma wood eyen par
| TALLY for heating and cooring shoujd na
,ariv In tho wlntor as possible cut and pile
enough waod to las, a whole year. This
VIII save many complaints during the
summer ami be much oasier done now
burns without The waste of Tho heat al
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13
SELECTING srcd Corn.

u. A. Kent. an authority on matter.
pertaining 10 the farm and farm inter
ests. senis out the following communion
ton anent one OF the moa. important sub
jecis to all raisers of corn. He says:
Ifusbing time IL nigh at hand. and with
its coming comes the time OF gathering
seed corn. The old practice OF seien,ing
immaiured corn and bo.hering around
with I for month or two Is dangerous to
the seed, lacking in economy and annoy
ing 10 every one concerned. Fire drying Is
useless waste of time. Who ever heard
of nature building lire to dry her seeds.
ana who ever knew OF her failing 10 gc,
sfandf For instance. take fox tail, purs-
lain, cookie burrs or rag weed. Ma ure
depends on her fully ripened seclp, which
are thoroughly injured AMI dramatically
sealed aSasns;i damp we1ther. Such seeds
are the ones th1r the farmer should Sc
ltct from the crops that he grows, ana he
mus, he such a scotsman as 70 know
them at sight He who selects HIS corn
prematureiy rohs himssif OF natures per-
feet work In caring for the seed. and
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13

Dallas. Texas. January l2.--Oofty Goofty
tonight finished his task of eating one
broilcd quail a day for thirty consecutive
days. His quail have been eaten In public
In the large billiard room OF the Oriental
hotel. and hundreds of persons have been
present each night Not less than 1900
spectators were IN Mt the finish. Oofiy ate
two extra broilod quail after 80 had been
anuouccd Then he drank eight glasses OF
beer with a common bar spoon aud smoked
cigar, all inside Of six minutes. Oofty
ate his thirty quail in thirty days on a
wager Of $40, TN the opening day of Lent
hc VIII begin the task Of fasting thirty days
without food He bets 500 against $3.50
that he can accomplish the proposed fast,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13
Wide Rows for Corn.

see farmors are writing on the wide
row subject for corn writes W. j. punel.
] don't want TO write what | believe. but
what / know. II corn in the South were
planted In rows six feet wide. with rows
running north and south the land should
be well prepared before planting, worked
often while the corn is small. lay by when
hip high: this would bring procS sriy to
the South that we never knew before.
Working too much land and planting too
thick VIII keep MS In poverty. For five
years have planted my corn In wide rows
and would not quit 1t Tor any system
have ever yet tsicd. The advantage Of tho
wide row is this First, you have only halt
as many rows TO hcc, II YOU should he 80
as to have to use the hoe.
Second. 1t viii retain the moisture much
longer. Third. you can-put the corn nearly
twice as thick In the drill. Fourth. the
wind can pass between the rows at the
critical time when heat liz so destructive
to It's maturity. Ffth, at the second plow-
ing the middle can be planted in pcas.
which Is clear gain In more ways than
one The vines and peas are good for all
kinds Of stock. while the land is much inn
proved This is In line with the command
God gave to Moses when he was required 10
shade the land.
Ross Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13
Her, ,h I. always an unoertain,y about Il

there y always an uncertainty about II
thereafter.
Our experience last year Is worth noting,
we SGT apart three acres Of land on which
10 raise seed. cultivated carefully, so "a
70 promote the best development OF ga ~
the stalk. aud the best OF II thrown onto
ali uncovered floor to await proper as.
scrlhent pwine to sickness did not yet
~ II until January. Meantime the hem
waS exposed 10 sctt and snow. and had
ucvonit as damp as such agencies could
mike II; then sorted II, selecting such
ears as had not absorbed sufficient moist
urc TO soften the kernels. laid Them away
OF the upper floor OF an old house until
.hey We're thoroughly dry. then .,tcked
them up and stored them free from rats
anu mice. did not shell tho corn un.i
notr planting time, because | needed the
vop 70 protect the kernels. When you
.9he on the hu<ks You have removed one
OF natures projecting agents. When YOU
take the korncls on Tho cob YOU have ro
mower another. AMI when YOU gather the
corn prematurely YOU have ruined The seed
vo"t, winch IL natures last profession II
rs, therefore, no wonder that each scei
requires so much care
EVERY Kernel of the seei described grow
a, w no, mink that there was ono Ia a
.nouelnd which failed | took aaripla
Test of 100 grains. all OF which sproutel
Nisorously ! planted seven bushels OF
ahotuer variety which I pircha sod from, a
...lsnpur VINO hdd gathered the seed pre-
Hhuurely dried IT by the kitchen stove
anu VINO sworc upon the "altnrs Of hia
ht,s thai II could not hcip but grow. lnit
! niaus only aboni two-thiris of n stsnd
! would rather select corn from IN. ,,rih
IN spring t'mn than to buy green seed ,hnt
had hecn dried with fire heat mud nro
served in the usual way
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13

oiu nome moved to eNpunge Mr.. Maguire's
remarks from the record Mr. Poole ,x-
hiained that he and Mr.. johnson had been
s:hoolinates fifty years ago He described
M, Johnson MS man of excellent family
ana bright scholar as boy aud he also
alluded briefly to bis trouble when he was
indicted for forgery
Hut said he. I'VE knew he would re-
dcem himself and he did so"
lie concluded by saying he did hot think
the house could afford to have MIR. Ma
CURES remarks to 20 into the permanent
record
Mr.. Perkins tRep.) OF Iowa. chairman Of
the printing committee, was for immediate
acton. He said II Mr.. Johnson's remarks
are TO be stricken out they should fave
been objected to at the time they were
spoken He was not for delay. He said he
was IN favor of cxpunging MIR. Maguire's
remarks from the record.
MT. Townc tRep.) OF Minnesota, made
another ehort TO secure an amendment so
as to strike out the speech OF Mr. johnson
as well as that Of MIR. Mcguire. but 1t was
aho ruled out. Thereupon Mr McMlllin
ihofen 10 refer the whole question TO the
committee on rules. The house evidently
was not In temper for delay aud MIR. Nc
Mullins motion was defeated--6S to 123
Mr.. Poolos motion was then ogrecd to
without division
Mr.. Towne Immediately presented as a
soha'e privilege matter motion to strike
out that portion Of Mr.. Johnsous remarks
constituting the attack upon Mr.. Hearst.
The motion was defeated. The speaker
counted four members present and not
voting TO make up quorum. This closed
the incident and the house proceeded with
the call OF committees
a resolution was passed to pay tie widow
OF the late speaker Crisp $li6i. the OK
pensos Of his last illness aud funeral.
Tho speaker announced the following
committees:
Agrculture-Stokes DEM OF South
Carolina, chairman.
Postofliccs and Post Ronds-- Crisp (Dem.)
OF Georgia, chairman.
Ways and Means-Boatner (Dom.) OF
Louisiana.
Rulos-B Bailey (Dem.) Of Texas.
At p. M. the house adjourned
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13

Poultry kccpcrs should use whitcwash
more freely. Lime is great purifier and
renovator as well as valuable mid I'm the
warfare against lice and other parasites
To every basketful OF tho wash add one Ia
tissroon'ui OF hno salt. This gives the
i9uid mere durability. II is well also to
use little carbolic acid This is a errnt
d'sinfcctant and has potent influence
against lice.
FARMERS and poultrymon must not for
get to lay in large stocks of leaves when
the time for such business comes at hand,
The longer the writer keeps stock. the
more indispensable does he find leaves
10 be. They are such excellent beddiug.
They absorb poisonous gases no readily:
they make such nice manure, and afford
such lnc medium In which birds may
scratch ana take beneficial exercise. Leaves
may be gathered in various ways They
may be raked In piles and then packed IN
barrels, or by uso of Il large two bushcl
basket they may be raised upon wagon or
cart provided with box or rack. \ simple
way is TO lay sheet down fiat rake tho
leaves upon the same, then draw the cor
pcrs together ana tie.
Dry earth must be had in abundance
during the winter. IL is needed to renew
the dust bath. and IL should be often sprin-
Killed. over the entire surface OF the poultry
house TO absorb moisture and poisonous
gases. Dry earth. like hay, must be made
and gathered while the sun shines Take
any sunny spot in garden or Held and thor
oughly loosen or fork up the soil lie
peat once or twice. and In bright. sunny
weather dry earth will soon be had IN
plenty. II Ia well to cover every night to
prevent moisture collecting from the dew
The ordinary street dust may be- sorapod to-
gethor and saved by all means let every
Keeper OF poultry secure all the supplies
OF dry earth possible now while he can.
1t is time now that the ROSTERS and pull
lets be separated and given different pens
and runs. for the males arc worrying the
females. 80 as 10 hinder the development
of the latter greatly. As It is highly In.
portant that the pullets receive no him
drance In growth, TO the end that they
commence to lay as carly in the fall as
possible, this matter OF separation becomes
a very vital aud emphatic one.
1t is an excellent plan for the poultry
keeper to follow general business maAims
In the line OF advertising his products and
keeping his buildings. teams. etc. in good
enterprislng shape. These features help
greatly In securing and keeping a good
trade. Keep the poultry houses we'll paint
cd. some attractive color, and put NJ
sign in some conspicuous place. informing
the public the name of the yards. that OF
It's proprietor and the spccialties OF pro-
auction 10 he sold. An advertisement IN
paper covering the field of ones patrons
Is good policy. Drive a good looking team
Tor the delivery of cggs. poultry and fowls
and by all means strive for n reputation
for FIRST class eggs hy selling only the Beat
and freshest. and stamping each egg with
nare of tho poultry establishment It's pro
prctor and date II was laid These az
fairs. properly attended TO. pay a man.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-13

corslcana. Texas. January i2.--Fire broke
cut in the dry goods house OF a. Fox n
Beason street al 70 30 tonight. The fro
originated IN the ceiling OF the second story
Of their building and is supposed 70 have
originated from live electric light wire
At this hour u;30l the fire department
have tho flames under control. Insurance
men estimate the value Of the stock at $751;
COO aud the damage by fire ana waior at
SIS 600 They place tho damage 10 the
building at $500. The stock was insured
for S50Ge0. This Is ono of the oldest and
strongest firms in Corsicana. having opened
business in this city ia 1871.