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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
JOHN SHERMAN GETS 1T.

Washington, January lS.-The Asso-
ciated Press is able to announce to-
night positively that Mckinley has ten
dered the state portfolio to Senator
John Sherman, of Ohio, and that the
distinguished Buckeye statesman has
accepted and win be premier of the in
coming administration.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
CoXEY's CONVENTION.

st. Louis, January 13.-Coxeyite re-
formers at today's session of their con-
ference, formulated and adopted an
address ITO the people of the United
States" The document is signed by
Jacob S. Coxey, president, and Carl
Browne, secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14

Self-denial week in London netted
the Salvation Army s25O,OOO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
'SEASIDE SAWMIAL.

A complete stock Of lumber on hand
in the rough or dressed, Flooring, rus
tic, ceiling and all kinds OF finish: mold
ings and shingles. Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock. All orders
promptly attended to, once and yard
at mill. II F. L. LOGAN,
Seaside, Oregon. Proprietor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
TO SET TYPE FOR FAME.
Champion Green to Defend His Title
Against Mensing of ST. Louis

Champion Green to Defend His Title
Against Mensing, of ST. Louis.
Buffalo, n. Y, January 13.-A con-
test at typesetting with the linotype
machines. To settle the championship
Of the world, will take place in this
city January "A. The contestants will
he Barney ]. Mensing, Of the St Louis
Post-Despatch, and George W. Green,
Of the Buffalo Evening News. The
type to be set is No. nonpareil, slug
to measure lSls EMS plea, or 27 ems
nonpariel; the speed of the machines is
to be 10 revolutions per minute.
Green is the champion operator of
the world. He won the championship
at Chicago. in November. 1895. On that
occasion he set 7S,9OO ems to Taylor's
5000 Seven hours was the time.
In March, 1896. Mensing contested
against Francis. another st. Louis op-
orator and at that time beat Green's
record by about 500 ems an hour.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
ARMY REORGANIZATION.
The Hull Bill Reported to the House
Unchanged.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Representative
Hulrs bill for reorganization of the
line Of the army, which is practically
based on Secretary Lamont's recon-
mendations, has been under discus
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-01-14
DEADLOCK IN IDAHO.

Boise. Idaho, January 13.-The ballot
taken in joint session for senator to-
day, resulted: VIM. H. Claggett, Pop
ulist, 80; F. T. Dubois, silver Republi-
can. 3; ]. w. Jones. Democrat, IA; T.
F. Nelson. Populist, s; R. 2. johnson.
Democrat, 8; scattering. 8: necessary
for choice, &c. The Claggett men NOV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

THE QUIcK-wITTED BOYS OF THE SETTLEMENT
CLUBS THOUGHT SOMETHING WAS WANTED
An incident when occurred not long ago in
connection with the work OF one of the college
settlements is interesting proof OF the in
tellectual quickness of the children of the East
Side. The young Noman in charge Of the settle
ment had occasion to call special meeting Of
the boys belonging to a certain club in order 10
decide upon pressing matters and instruct them
in some work which she wished them to do So
she sat down early In the morning, and ad-
dressed the twenty postal cards, to each
member, and was about TO add the message ap-
pointing the meeting for that evening, to the
back OF each card when she was suddenly called
away to another part OF the house. Soon after
she had gone the young man employed to do
errands for the settlement came into the room
and seeing the addressed cards piled upon the
desk he took them out and mailed them, as he
had been accustomed to do with all letters left
there for the purpose When the superinte ndent
discovered what had been done an hour or so
afterward IL was too late to remedy matters and
as it would have been impossible at that time Of
day to send out fresh batch summoning the
boys for that evening, she made up her mind
to wait before writing until the next morning
and set the meeting for the following night
But she was never put to that trouble. thanks
to the boys ingenuity and consideration That
evening at about o'clock. the doorbell began
to ring, and in the space of half an hour all but
one OF the twenty members of the club were
assembled in the settlement parlors.
Why boys" exclaimed the bewildered young
woman as she entered the room and glanced
along the OF bright but uystifed looking
little faces. how In the world did you all know
that l wanted you here tonight? There wasn't
a word OF message those cards that went
out-'
The boys smiled. and one Of the Oldest of
them. appointing himself the spokesman. ex-
planned rather sheepishly:
We'll, Miss - we got the cards addressed
In your writing and we knew you must have
wanted something you wouldn't have written.
so guess all thought we'd better come to-
night and see what it was. That's all"
Miss -, in telling the story, said that this
evidence OF the boys thoughtfulness touched her
more deeply than anything which had occurred
at the settlement in many months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL

THE BATTLE On BONhE-N HILL"
At recent examination in public school in
Brooklyn, the folio wing answers were written by
girls averaging thirteen and one-half years of
age.
Question-Wh hat do you know Of the battle Of
Bunker Hill
Answer-The battle Of Bunker Hill was fought
a long time ago. Dame old Barbara threw up
the window and said: shoot, il you must, this
old gray head, but spare your country's flag"
she said.
Question-Ten all you know about the battle of
Lexington.
Answer-The battle Of Lexington was fought
between the Greeks and the Persians. They
were thick n the middle and thin at the ends.
Question-What instrument is used 10 measure
the height of mountains?
Answer-A barometer is used to measure the
height of mountains. You dig a hole in the top
and stick il down the middle. Some people boil
them to make them better. Z. a. BOURNE.
No. 296 Clermont-ave., Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
NOT MADE FOR EACH OTHER.
From The Chicago Post.

FrorI The Chicago Post.
or course she disturbed Being a woman
or the world she thought she knew a real eligi-
Die young man when she one, and vet her
dauShter had dared TO raise a question as to her
judgment in matters OF that description.
Wont do at all said the daughter, after the
mother had made the selection and had kindly
consented TO inform the daughter ii regard to il.
Why not?' demanded the mother.
He isn't the right sort Of a man" returned
the daughter. Il should think you could tell
that yourself just by looking at him"
What's the matter with him. persisted the
mother
Why just look at him. exclaimed the daugh-
ter. What kind Of a boomer suit do YOU think
his golf clothes would make for me? Or what
KIND or a golf suit do you think my boomers
would make for him? Put IL either way YOU
wish. and you'll see that were not made for
each other at all"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A SCRIPTURAL QUOTATION.

little boy of seven, the occasion Of the
marriage Of an aunt, had with much pains made
as a present a little blue. heart-shaped pin
cushion, trimmed about the edges with beads.
His mother suggested that he work appropri-
ate verse OF Scripture upon il. After deliberat-
ing a moment, the little fellow thought OF this
verse, recently heard in his Sunday school:
Father forgive them, for they know not what
they do" and offered it for approval, to the
great amusement Of all concerned.
GEORGE H. NEIIIS.
Walton Delaware County, y. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
TIE HUMOROUS BEGGAR.

BoYIAN WAS NEW TO THE WARD AND so THE
JOKE CAUGHT HIM.
From The Chicago Record
Boylan was in the mood to he taken in II ever
He had eaten good dinner. lighted a good cigar
ana stepped out on the front stoop into the frs,
warm evening OF "A tardy spring.
"Good-eVenng. Colonel" spoke a military figure
from the sidewalk. coming TO a salute
When n man is already feeling good all over
nothing is so conducive to making him feel better
as Is respectful! salute, with & title preixed to his
name. ~ 49,"
You see how am fixed, Colonel?" said the
stranger stepping up and holding right ha nd
on which We're only thumb and n forefinger.
That is had he commented. good -humorodlv
'iut I'll tell you. Coonel." confidently: 81 know
pace where can get three fingers for 10 cents,'
Give up? l should say did"' said Boyan roll
ing the story. II thought l had something ,Sat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
no. "A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF JOHN
BROWNS RAID
PRIZE WINERY

W'KIZE WINNE1L)
The following was in answer to the request,
~Give a brief account of John Browns raid" in
An examination in OF the New-York gram
mar schools:
John Brown, an Englishman, greatly IA
vored at court by the present Queen (Nictoria).
He attacked Harpers Ferry and attempted to
nberate the slaves there, but was unsuccessful.
He aft erward hanged, his just
deserts This greatly enraged England. and it
Is said Queen Victoria is only lately dalyng from
her sad state. In America John Browns death
was thought to be amusing matter, but TO
hold John Brown TO ridicue is a cutting insult
10 any true Briton.'' G. A. S.
No 161 West Eighty-third-st, New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
NO. 1-SHORT-LIVED PAPAS.
PRIZE WINNER.)

PIuZE WINERY
our hostess at dinner had recently married for
ne third time. Small Edith. her child by her
nrst husband. was present. Suddenly we heard.
1 have papa in heaven, haven't l, mammal
A smile passed around and conversation was
resumed Presently another lull occurred. and
again the small voice-"I have two papas in
Heaven, have MT l, mammal There was sup
pressed Yes my dear" and a more audible
smile passed around Edith subsidized, but pres
entity gave long sigh and said: "Papas don't
Inst very long do they, mammal" Amid shouts
Of laughter Edith was banished.
A. W. SPEYERS,
No 81 Chestnut-st.. Asheville N c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A SMART SAYING.

Warren, aged five. was much averse to taking
his daily bath, one day, his nurse being una
bic to attend TO him. he begged so hard to be al
lowed to personally superntend his tub" that
mamma finally consented When he emerged
rosy and painting, from his exertions mamma
recollected that his were usually the chief
cause of discomfort and that he generally dis
liked 10 ha We them washed.
Warren" she said. how about your ears
did you wash them cagefullyfs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A YOUNG PHILOSOPHER

~ was lovely Sunday morning and little Har-
old was taking his morning bath
Mamma" he said. suddenly, after looking
very thoughtful for a few moments. II think I
shall be real naughty to-day, II is such a splen-
did chance"
Splendid chance, Harold. What DO you mean
asked mamma.
Why. don't you See" he continued, lit is a
splendid chance to be naughty to-day. Because
the bible says God always rests on the Sab
path day. and he'll probably be asleep and never
know a thing about it,"
West Rutland, VT MISS O. N WALKER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A KINDERGARTEN STORY.

My sister was just starting the days exercises
IN her kindergarten by explaining the morning
prayer. when the following occurred:
What makes the world SO beautifulY'
First Chid-The flowers
What ese?' asked the teacher
The sum-" said the next child
Yes; but what else?'
next ChId-lIop toads Utter collapse OF
teacher.) MISS GRACE l. 1IIrNMENS
Utica, N. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
WHAT CHILDREN SAY.
sOME OF THE STORIES WHICH WON
PRIZES AND PRAISE FROM
"TW-INEIES'

Nearly one thousand stories sent In to
'Twinklcs'' in compe ;ition for the two awards of
$1O each for % the most witty. amusing or drol
thing said by a child not over seven years old;
and CD for the most witty, amusing or droil an
suer given by any pupil to question in school
Among this la rye collection of funny stories. all
OF them bright and many of them exceedingly
good. the editors OF '.Twnkles' have selected
the two that are printed below as No 1 and No
z as the award-winpers. A $40 gold piece will
be accord'4,..-7 lent to their respective writers
The other stories printed are given as samples
Of the host OF excellent contributions between
which Twink les" had to decide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

would have been cheap at N cents There's where
was taken in. I've told tho story tive time. g.,
my ward, and each time somebody has said perl
slyely That so: you did move here May
trict
tut | tell you says Boylan. kindlinS: that
ieIow doesn't know what a fortune he's got in
mat hand Ia Ike TO syndicate him and manage
nun on a tour OF Onc-nlght stands. SO far the
hand goes. II has all the fingers IL needs-Just
sIIoush 70 PICK up n dimc-and IL the Old chap
WOuId ohly MYSTIC there.s millions in L.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A CHILD'S PRAYER TEST.

little child too weary for anything but sleep,
refused one night to say his prayers. His uncle.
who was present said to him. oh Harry, would
you go TO sleep without saying your prayers TO
ask God TO make you good boy and TO take care
sf you during the night We'll" said the
child. II didn't say 'em las night, amt dom
to say 'em tonight, and amt dom TO say 'em
tomorrow night, and then. if nothin' don't dit
me I amt dom to say 'em no more"
MRS II. c. BUXTON.
No. J. 203 Bergen-St-, Brooklyn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
A TWO-YEAR-OLD PUNSTER.

While Cousin Polly lay sick with a headache
caused by thunderstorm that had just passed
was amusing her restless. precocious baby boy
oy showing him beautiful rainbow that
sranned the sky over the prairie. Little X did
not quite catch the name as 1 said it, but 1t
seemed not worth while to correct his pronun-
citation.
While we watched suddenly the bow was blot
ted out by black clouds. and down dashed an
other shower.
"Oh ho!' chuckled X, they tipped over their
old rain BOWL MISS l. + Johnson
Oakland Cal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
NETWORK TRIBUNE ILLUSTRATED SUPPLEMENTARY

oh. yes. mamma" said the youthful Ananias
soberly. II put the washcoth in one ear and
pulled 1t out OF the other" A. MVEY.
No POP South Ninth-st.. Brooklyn.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
BoIEs FoRsAKEs FREE COINAGE.
Letter From Iowa's Ex- Governor Tha
Causes CONSERVATION.

Letter From IOya's Ex- Governor That
Causes CONSERVATION.
DES MONIES, Iowa, June 26.-Ex-
Governor Boies, a candidate for the
Democratic nomination for President
last year, has practically renounced
free coinage at 16 to 1 in a letter of
5000 words, written for the campaign
book of Col. d. NJ. Fox of this city. The
although General Weaver and other
silver leaders objected, fearing it's eff
feet on the State campaign. The arti-
Gle by Boies is headed 1.-The Curse of a
Monstrous Crime Is Upon U.s.
He suggests that the Government ac-
cept all silver bullion offered at it's
mints and for it issue paper represen-
tatives, to be determined in silver and
gold at full market price.
Fox considers Boies' backsliding so
serious that he follows the article in
his book with an answer, in which he
says: This can only mean that the
paper representative shall be redeemed
in bullion at it's market value in gold,
which is the same thing as redeeming
it in gold. Is this not virtually gold
Standard"
Fox has had the letter for some time.
but until today refused to give it out.
The knowledge of it's contents spread
among the silver Republicans the day
before the convention last Wednesday
and had much to do with the defeat of
Boies for the gubernatorial nomination.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09

isiana took occasion to explain state
ments he had made that the Official IN
formation furnished by former Secre-
tary Carlisle as to the amount or raw
sugar required to make pound or re-
fined sugar had come from the sugar
refiners. His information, he said, had
come from the Treasury official who
was recognized as the sugar expert
While involving no personal reflections,
yet it tablished the fact that the
Treasury reports came from sugar re-
finers. either belonging TO the trust, or
under the influence Of the trust.
Lindsay of Kentucky stated he had
formerly said that his friend from Ken
tucky (Carlisle) had necessarily deriv-
ed this information from the refiners,
which assertion now appeared TO be
established.
Allison caused some amusement by
saying his onIy desire had been to pro-
tect the former Secretary of the Treas
ury (Carlisle) from the reflections of
the Senators from Kentucky and Lou
isiana Gindsay and Caffery). His in
formation was that the figures were
based on reports from the New York
Customs experts.
Caffery disclaimed that any personal
reflection was involved, and at length
argued that the official figures on which
the sugar schedule was based were er-
roneous, and, said he: con this erro-
neous basis this whole schedule is pred
icated.''
After this diversion the Senate came
back to the detailed consideration of
the bill.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
Affects British Columbia.

VANCOUVER, B. c., June 26.-The
news that health officer at Liverpool
lately condemned as unfit for human
food a consignment of canned salmon
has created CONSERVATION among the
British Columbia canning men. If the
British buyers grow afraid of canned
salmon, the loss in trade to Brit
ish Columbia and Washington and
Oregon will amount to $2,00O,OO0 year.
The canneries here, lacking further in
formation than this mornings cable,
are perplexed as how to account for
the trouble, as the most cleanly meth
DDS have been adopted
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
Lord Leighton,s Monument.

LONDON, June 26.-The design for
the monument to be erected to the late
Lord Leighton in st. Paul's Cathedral,
where the late president of the Royal
Academy is buried, has been submitted
to the Prince of Wales and approved
by him. The mem )rlal is to be in ;be
form of an altar tomb supported by
emblematic figures and will be executed
by Thomas Brown, r. A. The commit
tee, of which the Prince of Wales is
chairman, announces that the monu-
ment will cost f2, 500, of which amount
all but f100 has been subscribed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
a Navel Invention.

The Chronicle says: A stove has
mer Salt, a small quantity of ice and
a patent chemical are used, and the
stove becomes so cold that, if a hand
be placed upon it, the skin will instant
ly blister. AS salt is cheap, the chem
ical not dear, and as the stove can
make it's own ice in the oven, the de-
vice is one that will be likely to come
into general use in warm climates.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
THE EGG AS A MEDICINE.

A raw egg, if swallowed in time, will
effectually detach a fshbone fastened
in the throat, and the whites of two
eggs will render the deadly corrosive
sublimate as harmless as a dose of
calomel. Eggs, strengthen the con-
sumptive, invigorate the feeble, and
render the most susceptible all but
proof against jaundice in it's most ma
lignant form.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
Wish a Fair Appropriation.

The Pure Food Committee of the
Manufacturers and Producers Associ-
alton has sent communication to the
Board of Supervisors asking for an
opportunity to discuss with the FL
nance Committee, before the appro-
priations are made up, what will be re-
quired to properly conduct the work
of driving adulterated food from the
local market.-San Francisco Chron-
icle of June 81.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
Continuous Temblors in Mexico.

OAXACA, Mexico, June 26.-Severe
earthquake shocks have continued at
intervals of a few hours during the
past three days at Tehuantepec and as
far east as San Cristobal. No further
damage is reported, but the inhabitants
are in a state Of terror. The Indians Of
the Isthmus of Tehuantepec are fleeing
into the valleys.
The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1897-07-09
FOR SALE
n0 Z = At WHxX{Mf
(RRATT Premises
Eighteen Lots,

difficult
purchase
one and two years with interest at cent secured oy
Warranty deeds OF
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The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-13
A Unique Country where the Skies are
almost Never Clouded, while the
air is Cool and Bracing,
like Perpetual Spring.

AS an anomalous southern resort,
by reason of the fact that there one
may escape summer heat no less than
winter cold, New Mexico is rapidly be-
coming famous. Averaging through
out the entire territory $500 feet in
altitude above sea-level, and charac-
terized by dry air which, unlike a
humid atmosphere, is incapable OF
communicating heat, the temperature
in midsummer remains at a delight
fully comfortable degree through the
day, and at night becomes invariably
brisk and bracing. The sunshine is
almost constant, yet the most violent
out-of-door exertion may be undertake
en- without fear of distressful conse-
quences. Sunstroke or prostration
are absolutely unknown there. 1t is
an ideal land for a summer outing.
Its climate is prescribed by reputable
physicians as specific for pulmonary
complaints, and the medicinal Hot
Springs at Las Vegas are noted fol
their curative virtues. The most
sumptuous hotel in the west, the
Montezuma, is located at these springs.
Write to Jno. ]. Byrne, 1923 Monadnock
Block, Chicago, for ''The Land OF
Sunshine" an entertaining and pro-
fusely illustrated book descriptive OF
this region, the most picturesque and
romantic in the United States.
The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1897-02-13
How Mr.. Blackshire struck II.

Parkersburg State Journal: j. II
Blackstone, of Warrington, who
served as one of the United States
grand jurymen during the present
term of court here, is said to be one
of the wealthiest men ever serving
in that position in this section. In
speaking of his riches at the Jack
son hotel the other night, Mr.. Black
shire said:
"A short time ago / was what is
known as land poor-that is | had
plenty of land, but it was of such a
nature that taxes was about all that
! could raise omit.
Suddenly oil was struck in my To-
cality, and SPECTATORS began flock
ing in. The first bid of any impor-
lance l received was $4,000 for the
farm just as it stood, which made
me open my eyes and made me take
time to realize what had hit me.
After considerable thought i de-
clined the offer, when a Standard
agent came in and bid me 100000
cash for the oil rights and good
royalty on what was produced. |
accepted this; got the money, and
my royalties have thus far been
more than double the amount paid
me for the lease There are now thir-
ty-seven producing wells on my
farm, with several others in pros
pect, and l have entirely given up
endeavoiing to work the place as a
farm. What it will finally yield me
! have not the least idea, but hope
to receive enough to keep me com
Portable in my old age.
Mr. Blackshire is estimated to be
worth 100000 and could possibly
sell his future royalties for another
half million cash.