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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
NOT A RAILROAD PROPOSITION.

1t Is the habit Of some to say that the
matter Of making Astoria dn lieu Of
Portland shs CHIEF seaport Of the Co,
mmbia basin Is a "uilrOad Proposition
= matter that only or chiefly. concerns
tho railroads of the Paclnc Northwest
But It d not railroad proposition. 1,
Is one thar deeply Affects all the dwellsrs
m the Columbian basin. II is one TIA,
Involves the question OF adding millions,
annually. to the pockets OF our producers
by reason Of the heavy ship tonnage.
with resulting cheap charters. possible
at Astoria and impossible at Portland.
II is no more a mere "raIlrOad prOpO-
sition" than is the question OF dividing
up the territory Of the Columbia basin
bctween the o. R. q n. Company and
the Northern Paclnc.
As the oregOnlan has lately shown.
In q series OF editorials OF rare power.
nothing can be a question of division
OF territory between railroads tha, AZ.
fec,s the highest interests OF a CON-
munIty. The inhabitants OF the Columbian
basin. as that great paper lucidiy and
graphically points out. are entitled to the
first cOnsiderasion where their highest
material Interests are concerned. The
Water-levd grades Of the o. R. & n.
Co. win their oheapened basis OF
freight as against the ridgy and mount
ainOus lines OF the Northern. show IN
answsrably the title Of the citizens of
the Columbian basin to have the o. R.
a ~ penetrate its entire AREA. We
are not. and viii resOluteiy refuse to BE-.
parceaed on at pleasure by the rail-
roadA We are entitled to the best results
frCm natural conditions.
So h Is with the seaport problem. As
tOria as the chief seaport. through an
''open railway" means. by the laws OF
nature Through cheap Oeean chartersl.
millions Of dollars added annually to tn.
wealth Of our citizens. 1t is NOT. there
fore. ''railrOad proposition" Whether I,
We are TO force an open railway from
the wheat fields to the sea at the cheap I
est charter port OF the Northwest coast /
is a matter wherein the interests Of the
inhabitants Of the Columbian basin are
chiefly concerned WIN the oregonlan /
say Whether or not this is sound doctrine
on all-fours with its own teachings as
TO railway division OF this territory?
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Why throw obstacles in the way Of its de.
fencel It's own means are superior 10 sll
the apparatus Of your laboratories Mtdi-
cine is collection Of uncertain prescrp-
tons, the results Of which. taken collect
lively, have been harmful 70 mankind
Water, air and cleanliness are my chief
medicines"
At the time when Napoleon said this he
was largely right Physicians in those DAYS
dealt out obnoxious and drastic drugs
that did violence 10 every fiber in the BODY
Since that date medical science has made
wonderful strides Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is a medicine composed
OF native medicinal roots that do no vio-
lence to nature. It's action is gentle and
natural. II simply promotes the natural
processes Of secretion and excTetion. II
restores the lost appetite, corTects all dis
orders OF the digestion, makes the assimi.
lation OF the food perfect, invigorates the
liver, purihes and enriches the blood.
builds new and healthy flesh tissue, tones
the nerves and gives sweet and refreshing
sleep. II is the great blood maker and
hesh. builder. II cures IS per cent Of all
cases Of all diseases Of the air passages that
lead up to consumption. II is wonderful
medicine for all diseases due 10 insufficient
or improper nourishment Of body or nerves.
Do not deal with unscrupulous dealers who
urge you TO take worthless substitutes for
the sake Of few pennies added profit
81 have been using DR.. Pieces Golden Med
icai Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for the
past three years and they have saved my life
Thus writes Mrs. Sophia Frazer, Of Oakdnle
Rockbridge Co. Va. II now keep the Pellets
in my house ali the time and use them every
time feel the need Of laxative. / am fifty.
three years old and was troubled with liver com
plaint until ] used your medicine Now l am
we'll"
Every sick man or woman should send
81 one-ceut stamps 10 DR.. R. " Pierce.
Buffalo, N. Y, to pay the cost Of mailing
only for a free copy of DR.. Pierces great
1000. page Common Sense Medical Adviser
or 81 stamps for heavy cloih-bound copy
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
A NARROW ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada L
Hart Of Groton. 8. D.: was taken witt
bad cold which settled on my lungs
cough set in and finally terminated II
consumption. Four doctors gave me up
saying | could live but short time
gave myself up to my Savior. determined
II could not stay with my friends or
earth would meet my absent ones above
Ny husband was advised TO get Dr
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs, and Colds. gave II a trial. took
in all eight bottles. II has cured me, and
thank God / am saved and now a well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at Estes-Conn Drug Co. Regular sizes
50c md 81. Guaranteed or price refunded
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
rHE SURE La GRIPPE CURE.

There Is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady. II you will only get the
right rsInedy. You are having pain all
through your body. your liver is out OF
order. have no appetite. no life or ambi-
ton. have a bad cold. In fact are COM
pletely used up. Electric Bitters is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief. They act directly on
your liver. stomach and kidneys. tone
up the whole system and make 20" feel
like a new being. They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale at
Estes-Cona Drrg co. Only 50 cents per
bottle
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
tl,iIlIE
ARRIVE

Three days 90 81 Paul. Omaha, Kan
saa city and other Missouri river points,
1hrce and ono half days 20 It, Louin,
Milwaukee and chicago
iNour and one-haif days TO Washington,
philadelphia ami other Tar eastern points
Passengers taking tho A. q 9, H. r. II.
o'clock morning train Will make clos.
connections az uoble with tho eaHt bound
East mall
Union depot connections a, all principal
cities.
naggaEp checked through 10 deaiina.
ton ot tickets,
nyapa % routes and other lnfOrmation,
WV u G. MAYO Agent.
So Commercial II Astoria.
or a. D. CHARLTON
Assistant General Passenger Agent 80
Morrison street. Portland. or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
YOUR FA =

shows the state Of your feelings ana the
state Of your health as well. Impure
blood makes Itself apparent in a pale and
sallow complexion, pImples and skin erup-
tons. II You are feeling weak and worn
out and do not have a healthy appear
ance you should try Ackers Blood Elixir
Il cures all blood diseases where cheap
sarsaparillas and so-cahed purifiers fail;
knowing this we sell every bottle on a
positive guarantee. For sale by Estes
Conn Drug CO.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
q a - II O R r a.
B..utbs The Kind You Haze NWaTs Bought
''''1'''' q &2zzMu

The winter shirtwaists. whether Of silk
or flannel, have their usual place in the
favor of fashion. Some Of the prettiest
ones are made Of soft French flannel,
in light colors, and worn with tafteta
ribbon necktie eight inches wide, match
ing the flannel in color, and spotted with
white. This ties In short bow with
long ends hanging straight down to the
hnIa
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
BUcKLENs ARN1cA sALvE

THE BEST sALVE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. soreS Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever sores,l letter, Chspped Hands,
Chilbla!ns, Cofns and all Skin Eruptlons,
and positively cures Piles. or no pay re-
quired. It is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price Is
cents Der box. FIR gale by Estes-Conn
Drug Co
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Palms In the chest when a person has 4
cold Indicate a tendency toward pneu
mouia. A piece OF flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound OF
to ne chest over the seat OF pain vii
promptly relieve the pain and prevent
the threatened attack OF pneumonia Thi.
same treatment win cure lame back in Z
few hours For sale by Charles Rogers
druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

A great traveller declares that Chinamen
make the most ebedient. industrious and
trustworthy sailors. judging by his ex-
perlence on Oriental vessels. Many Of
them have at some time belonged to the
crews OF pirate ships. on which discipline
Is especially strict.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Mr.. Hardin Norris, clerk OF the drug
store OF r. Shoemaker. Perry, ILL.,. says:
"A man came into our store the other
day and said. I want a bottle Of that
stun that saves chlldren's lives. read
In the News about It. The children may
get sick when we can not get the doctor
quick enough. It's the medicine you sell
for Group" He alluded to chamberlain's
Cough Remedy ana bought a bottle be-
fore he left the store. For sale by Chas.
Rogers, drugKiSt
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

sick headache absolutely and rermn'
nently cured by using Moh Tea. A pleas
ant herb drink Cures constipation and
indigestion. makes you eat, sleep. work
and happy. Satisfaction guaranteed or
money refunded. : and 80 cents. For
sale bv Estes-Conn Druc 90
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

George Knox, who died in London re-
Gently, called himself the last Of the
Rosicrucians. He spent a long life and
a great fortune in looking for the philos-
opher's stone the elixir OF life and other
myths Of the rosy cross."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
CHIEF or POLICE SALE.

Notice II hereby given that, by virtue
OF n warrant for the collection OF de-
,!agu~nt aBsessment for the improve
mcnt IN tho city OF Astoria. Oregon, to-
wit Alleyway running through blocks
Ia, q, I and g. from the west line OF Thirty
second street. duly Issued by tho Audi
tor and Police Judge OF said city, by direc-
ton OF tho common council OF said city
said warrant being dated the 81 day OF
November. 1893, 10 me directed, and the
assessment IN which specified amounting
TO t2H, with interest thereon at the
rate OF s per cent per annum from the bth
day OF September 1895, and being against
tho following named person. towlt,: Ru.
dolph .Barth, owner OF the Following de-
scribed real property towlt Lot 7. block
2, IN the Port OF Upper Astoria ms laid
out and recorded by John Adalr. and aiso
against said above described properly,
and which warrant commands me 10
real property, In order to satisfy said
warrant npd said assessment and together
with the Interest thereon and the costs
and expenses OF said sale, and pursuant
10 said warrant and the commands there.
in contained, ! did, on the 81 day OF
December, 1903, duly levy upon tho above
described real property, and / will, on
the ID day OF January 1893, at the hour
Of II o'clock IN the forenoon OF said day,
at tho court house door, towlt the on.
trance Of said court house on Ninth
street, in tho city OF Astoria, county Of
Clatsop, state Of Oregon. sell said de-
scrlbed real property at public auction to
the highest bidder, for cash. In United
States gold coin, TO satisfy said nssess-
ment the interest thereon, and the costs
and expenses OF said sale as aforesaid
and the accrulng costs.
Dated at Astoria, oregon, the Sd day OF
December, 1898.
10. HALLOCK,
Chief OF Police OF Astoria. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

There Is some talk OF a tunnel under
meath the straits OF Gibraltar, and as Il
would have TO be only ~ miles hong.
there Is no reason why It should not be
feasible particularly as there Is a bed
Of hard rock all the way.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

II is an interesting fact that the very
first use made by the British government
OF the Atlantic cable laid down by Bright
IN 1853 Immediately resulted in saving the
treasury S25OOOO. The cable enabled the
government to countermand an 0 rder
Tor the transmission Of troops from Can
ada to England.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are sold on
a positive guarantee Cures heart huin
raising Of food. distress ater eating. any
form OF dyspepsia. One little tablet gives
immediate relief 8 and 50 cents. For
sale by Estes-Conr Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

That the blood should perform Its vitAi
functions. Il IL absolutely necessary IL
should not only be pure but rich In life
givlnE elements. These results are best
effected by the use Of that well-known
standard blood purifier. Ayers sarsapa-
rilla
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Every monarch in Europe, with the ex-
ception Of the sultan Of Turkey, Is de-
scended from one Of two sisters-the
daughters Of Duke Ludwig Rodulf Of
Observation-Disclosures. who lived In the
18Th CENTURY
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Cyrano. the new shade Of ruby red with
a tinge Of pink in It. has much TO recon-
mend It. as It is said to be one Of the
few shades OF red equally becoming TO
blondes and brunettes.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Scallops, so much used as finish and
trimming for dresses. are illustrated again
in a cloth gown with a skirt in three
circular divisions. each one edged with a
band OF velvet covered with rows OF
stitching,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Actor James o'Neili has played the
Count Of Monte criste 400 times. in his
time. therefore, he has assisted at the
killing Of l2.O00 stage villains. This Is
record Of which any man could well be
nrnllA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

one Of the latest novelties in millinery
is colored grebe. Pretty toques are made
fpale blue or pink grebe. and are said
to be wonderfully becoming. Toques Of
white caracul are another fancy.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
OAS - GA IA.
H,,uA. 1IAs Ind T,I HiR naB Sc1gE
''.:''' q &s1HzZzNx

In a portion OF Hanover. Germany. a
local decree requires each farmer TO de-
liver to the authorities twelve spaTows
or sparrow heads between ocCober / and
December 1. or pay fine Of marks.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
TO CURE A COLD Is ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II It tail'
10 cure. 2 cents. The genuine has l.. B
Y. on each tablet
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Experiments made n Paris show that
an electric wagon costs G. per cent less
to run than horse wagon. and 8 per
cent less than a petroleum motor.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Ackers English remedy VIII stop a
cough at any time and will cure the
worst cold In twelve hours. or money re-
funded. 2j cents and % cents. For sale
BY Es,es-Conn Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

The fashionable color among the new
cloth gowns Is brown. with mauye silk
Innings and a touch Of mauve velvet with
gold and cream In the trimming.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

For those who do not carry NUTS,
gauntlets Of fur ara worn to match the
boa or coat trimmings This Is a London
fashion which will no doubt materialize
here later on.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
ELEVENTH STREET SEWER ASSESSMENT
NOTICE

b Of tho
south Of the north line OF Irving tho north ge % Commercial street
SSre @ va" 20 duo and pSy&Ss & y gold com a % 9 % % as S s rom Sat
collection o tho
RATnN Thn A
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

chAmberlain's Cole. Cholera and d.
arThoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and IL pleasant and safe TO take.
Sold BY Charles Rogers. druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

LuIbriant hair. or uniform color. Is q
beautiful head covering for either sex,
and may be secured by using Hairs vege-
table siellian Hair Remover.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

The driest OF all fishes Is. perhaps. the
river eel: yet according 10 an analysis
by a German chemiss. % per cent OF It's
substance Is water Salmon comes next
With az per cent.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Heavy gilt buckles are used for mil
lEery. Clasping the colored velvet Of the
soft draped toques they are very effect
i've.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

The constant labor Of four persons for
an entire year is required to produce a
cashmere shawl Of the best quality.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.
STREET IMPROVEMENT
FROM NINTH STREET TO TENTH
STREET.

Nolcs heb Tho
In
ASTORIA, Ninth
Icnlh
N " the ome tho
tho collection ot thosame = Al follows,
Baker W D.. estate Astoria
.... out rccOricl John
Lot block T. Twn ef Astoria,
,..-. recorded m John =.
,..,,u,".,o....N Lot block Astoria,
recorded by John =.
Parker ,,..,.... Lot block G Town Astoria
laid and recorded by John
Charles L,,,.,..,.,,s Lot block Astoria
recorded by John
Parker L........a Lot block g. Tcwn Of Astoria
recorded By John
sISt nn1 NNOhe heFs OF hu Mcclure
recorded by John
OF aA
a John
-,
The following duo January
NsI Congregational Of Astoria
OF Astoria
and recorded by John
Hustler Eliza lane 49,. fSt a b,sk Il TSvn Of Astoria
recorded by John
o.,...,, s,,,,u go
by order Of the council OF the city OF Astoria Oregon CON
Auditor and Police Judge OF city Of Astoria, Oregon
Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
sEMi-WEEKLY.

etff BY mall per year. In advance. .saoo
POSTAGE free to auoacribsrA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
Go East.

via Billings and burlington route, ana
you reach Omaha, Kansas City, 81. LOUIS
and all other southern and southeastern
clties half a day sooner than travellers
who take any other line.
Go east via st. Paul and the Burlington
route, and you ride the finest train on
earth-the Burlington,s st. Paul-CLicagO
Limited.
Go east via ogden and Denver, and you
see the wonderful scenery Of tho Rockies.
famed tho world over as the most mag
nincent on the continent.
Tickets at ofiices Of connecting lines.
A. O. SHELDON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Nap leon, ~
St Htiera.
said 10 AnionH
NJ srchi, his
physician. Be
hove me, we
had better
leave of all
these remedies
life isa fortress
which neither
you nor ! know
.wvag-s-w.kr...s
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Al communications intended for punll.
cntlon should be directed to the editor
Dusiness communications OF all kinds
and remiitances must be addressed to
'Tho Antorlan."
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

The Astotlan guarantees TO its adver-
Users the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24
TERMS or SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY

Bent hy mail. per .s6Oo
Sent BY mal. per month. 50
htfyed BY carrier. per month. 90
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-12-24

Advertising rates car be had on appIi.
cation to the business manager.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-28
MANY SPANTARDS ARE KILLED
Our Ships Uninjured--Spanish Fleet Now
Heading for Our Shores--Fiying Squad
ron Ready to Stop Them--Filibus-
tering Party Lands in Cuba.

The ships were reconnoiter-
ing when the forts opened fir,
ON them. This was returned
by the New York, followed by
Puritan and Cincinnati.
The battle lasted eighteen
minutes.
The shots from our ships
were very accurately aimed.
The walls of the forts were
blown down, the guns dismount-
ed and many of the Spanish
soldiers killed.
After the engagement the
New York returned to the block
AIDE at Havana, while the other
vessels remained at Matanzay
to prevent the repairing of thu
forts.
The monitor Terror and gun
boat Hornet were in collision
last night, but no damage was
done.
A Spanish feet of four armed
cruisers and three torpedo boats
destroyers said to be sailing for
New York and Southern parts
of the United States, and the
flying squadron is preparing t.
intercept them.
No information has been re-
ceived from the Philippine il
lands or Admiral Dewey's fleet
1t is probable that a latte may
occur. there today. NC.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-28

Thackeray and she late Dean Lid
dell were boys together al the "a
nous Charterhouse school. and they
sat next TO each other In the form,
the boys OF which were called the
"Emeriti. No one was promoted
from this form who could not repeat
from memory the -Bclogues" and
the" Georgica- This feat was accom-
plished by Lddell. but not by Thsck-
cray. In giving these reminiscences
some years ago at the speech day Of
the Oxford Boys high school. Or.
Liddell added that Thacksray accns-
ed him later Of having been the Dob
bin who wrote his Latin verssu for
him, an impeachment the dean
would not own, though be. admitted
that Thackeray could not have writ
tan them himself.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-28
tDaEey a. 90. SpeciRl.l

New York Journal bulletin:
Sampson says the result at Matan-
zas convinces him that he can
compel Havana to surrender in
half an hour.
New York market strong on
confident feeling that we will make
short work Of the war.
New York World bulletin: An
other ship has been sent to block
ade Porto Rico harbor. Moro cas-
tie fired on New York again, but
failed to hit her. The Terror
fired three shots at the Gindo, all
of which took effect. She then
hove to. She has $50 tons OF
provisions.
A Washington dispatch says
Sampson has orders to lombard
the entire Cuban coast.
World bulletin: Dewey's fleet
believed to be approaching Philip
pines.
Journal: Elkins says we should
get enough for Philippine island:
to pay expenses of war.
Army officials at Washington
say Cuba will probably not be in
vaded until November.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-28

They were blasting Eoeks nsar Q
river and dynamito he'd been placed
in different Localities
The family Of a culorsd Alderman
were ouriously inspocfing the work.
though they had bean warned away
on numerous occasional ~
One day the old woman. pipe IN
mouth. was standing with her two
children near a barrel Of Dynamite,
when suddenly there was q terrific
explosion and the family went up
with IL.
The bead Of ths fanily witnessed
the tragedy from a distanca. TIE
next morning he approached ths
mayor Of the town and saids
IN you please. sah. Wnnp Ter
know what cemetery lots IN sollin
fer IN de eullud buryin grouni"
"Have you recovered ths-the
bOdiesI" assed The naAyOs sympa-
thetically.
"Eo. sub. not yit. was the reply,
but I'm expectin Of EN- ter come
down mos any mtnuter'-Atlanta
Constitution.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-04-28
ScHURz justified the

CARL SoHURz justified the
declaration of war as follows:
1.-The only real compensation
for our sacrifices and risks in
this war will consist in our NOR
al consciousness of having de-
livered Cuba of Spanish mis-
rule. of having given the Gu
bans an opportunity Of showing
how fit they are for free institu-
tions. 1t certainly cannot be
said that we have made
this war from any selfish mo-
tive or even with a careful con-
sideration of our own welfare.
There can be no clearer case of
self-sacri6ce."