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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
GUILLOTINTNG A MOST
HORRIBLE FORM OF DEATH.
According 10 Partisan Physician. the
Victim Retains His Senses for an
Hour After Decapitation.

Copyrighted. 1885 by Associated Press.
LONDON. Oct. s.-The Medical journal
publishes the report Of Dr. Icenel. OF
Paris. asserting that gulllotining oors ~.
Immediately AFFECT the brain. The F'rencn
doctor says the blood FIRST comes from
the larger vessels OF the neck and there
is hardly any drain upon the circulation
In the Uranium. The brain. he adds.
finds nourishment for an hour after de-
capltation. during which time the person
decapltated retains his or her senses Of
hearing, smelling and seeing. Absolute
death. DIR. Ieenel claims. does not ensue
for three hours. Thus. II Is pointed out
that guillotinlng. instead Of being rapid.
is one OF the most prolonged and horrible
forms Of capital punishment.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
A CLEVER TRICK,

1t certainly looks like 1t, but there Is
really no trick about It, Anybody can
try 1t who has lame back and weak kid
ncys, malaria or nervous troubles. We
mean he can cure himself right away BY
taking Electric Bitters. This medicine
tones up the whole system, acts as y
s,lmulant to the liver and kidneys, is i
blood purifier and nerve toms. 1t cures
constipation headache, faintlag spells,
sleeplessness and melancholy, 1t Is pure
~ vegetable, mild laxative ana restores
the system to its natural vigor, Try Elec-
trio Bitters and be convinced that they
are a miracle worker, Every bottle guar
anteed, Only 50 cents bottle at Estes-
Conn Drug Company.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

II is certainly gratifying to the public
to know OF one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The proprietors oi DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
Coughs and Colds. have given away over
ten million trial bottles OF this great med.
iclne; and have the satisfaction OF know
ing It has absolutely cured thousands OF
hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all diseases Of the Throat
Chest and Lungs are surely cured by It,
CAN at Estes-Conn Drug Co. and get a
trial bottle free, Regular size, 90 cents
and ST. Every bottle guaranteed or prlvy
refunded,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09

showed that only Ave OF the legislators
who had not supported Corbett trans
ferred their votes to simon, and that the
Mitchellites stuck TO the men OF their
choice. II was contended by some that
Simon and Fulton had arrived at an
understanding, tho latter agreeing to sup
port the former upon the promise that he
would bo elected to succeed Mcbride,
This, however, II was pointed out by
others. could not be. as Simon did not go
to the Mitchelltes for the votes by which
he was elected, but to gold standard men
who did not favor Mr., corbetts candi-
dacy; the Il members who voted for him
being but Ave more than Mr., Corbetts
strength.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
zAMLocH.

Zamloch, the wonderful conjurer. who
visited Astoria some ght years ago. is
again coming to this city and win give
two performances. october Il and l3. in
Fishers Opera House, Since his last yis I
to Astoria he has Travelled very exten-
sive,y and given performances all over
the world and during his travels he has
added 10 his profession such marvels that
no other magician ever dreamed Of. and
since the death OF the late Hermann, Zam-
loeh has no equal In his profession.
The prices are popular. lOc, 2Oc, and SOC,
and the last two entities them TO an en-
velope at the door for one Of the hand
some presents.
Zamloch SIN continues TO give presents
away, although the show alone is worth
more than the admission charged.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
INVESTIGATION OF THE WAR DE-
PARTMENT.

II Is the common report that persons
who are not now charged with negligence
or incompetence will be caught In the
net Of Inquiry while others who are open
iy accused Will be found blamcleas. II
an inquiry should be- made into the cause
Of 20 much sickness outside the army.
II would be found that many people who
think themselves IN good condition are
really caught In the net Of disease. Many
Of them are losing strength so slowly
that they do not know It. To build up
strength and enrich lee blood use Hostel
ters stomach Bltters. II is good for any
arrangement OF stomach, liver and
bowels. and nothing equals II for dys-
pcpsia and Indigestion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
THIEGvALLA LANE SOLD.

NEW YORK. oct. s.-The ThIngvalla
line. established in 1879. was bought on
October by the United Steamship Com
pany OF Copenhagen. one OF the creates,
steamship companies In the world.
The present passenger route between
Scandinavia and New YORK will be con-
tlnued by the new company under the
name OF the candinavian'American line
and the four steamers bought from the
Thlngyalla. HekIa. Norge Island and
Thlngvalla will be used until new steam
ers can be built
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
SENATOR TO SAIL SOON,

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. S-lhe trans
port Senator will probably sail on her
second trip to Manila about next Tues
day, 1t is understood that the Third bat
talon of the Twenty-thlrd infantry and
the Oregon recruits wH be selected to
go, and II is not Improbable that Gem
eral Miller and his headquarters may also
be sent upon the Senator, In the event
Of General Miller going upon the Sena-
tor the command OF the regular troops
will devolve upon Colonel Funston, who
at present commands the Second brisad
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

Notice In hereby given that the regular
annual meeting Of the stockholders Of the
Flshermens Pack ng Co. will be held at
the once Of the company on Saturday.
october .. 1895 az O'Clock a. M. for lhe
purpose Of eleetlng a board OF dire tors
for the ensuing year and the Transaction
Of such business as may properly come
before the meeting.
AUG. MoBERG.
Secretary. Fishermen's Pkg. co.
astoria. Or. September .. 1851
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
THE FIRST OREGON SUGAR.

LA GRANDE. Oct. S-The first car OF
sugar manufactured in Oregon was pur-
chased today by ]. d. McKinnon, OF La
Grande. The quality is said to be equal
to the best. Twenty sacks were shipped
by him to a candy company in Portland.
where It will be made into canoy for the
exposition. and one barrel Of a. WI be
shipoed here for big celebration next
Saturiay
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

occidont-captaln George Ros,ndal.
Oakland; John D. Mcdowan. Chinook; ..
D. o. collins, KeOkuk, Ia.;C. H. Poole.
W. =. g.ittle. fBcstoD; Harry Harris. San
Igfrancibto; Ralph 4. Herbert, George w.
Hicks. Fort Stevens: l., T. Doble A. u.
Leekenby. D. a. Brody. a. w. whlimcr,
Portland; Nellie Phillips, ll@aco; II. -.
settem. .Knapptoni f" I.N
Parker IIouse--JoseDb cunnlngbam,A. j.
Barlow G. n. stevens, Portland. a. r.
Miller. lcoquiiles J. B Arndt. ". y, l.. y.
50i Frank Scott. John B sullivan. SEASIDE.
y, ! Hart and wife San Francisco; J.
Anderson. llwaco.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
nucKLENs ARNIcA sALvE

THE BEST sALvE in the world for
Cuts. Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever sores. letter. chapped Hands.
Chilblains. Corns and all Skin Eruptions.
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
auired. II is guaranteed to give perfect
or money refunded. Price IS
cents per box. For sale by Estes-Conn
Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
THE LADIES'

Ths pleoA,pi effo and perfee' pafeiy
with which ladies' may I'VE Syrup u Figs
under all conditions. makes II their favor.
iie remedy. TO get tho trpr and genuine
article look for the name Of the cdniof.
MIA I'lg Eyrup Co. printed near the bottom
Of the package. For sale ~ nll dfuggisls
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
RAIsIN CROP SHORT.

FRESNO. Cal. Oct S--Alexander Cor
don. oficiai inspector Of raising for the
California Ra.sin Growers Association.
stated today that the crop Of first class
ralsins this year would not amount to
more than half OF the average crop.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON. Oct 5.--PresIdent Nc.
Klnley received the Tenth United States
regular cavalry In front Of the White
House today. The grOdRos were crowded
with people, both white and colored. who
evineed great enthusiasm as the colorcd
regiment hled in front Of the president.
Just as the irst troop had passed. General
Joe Wheeler Joined the party. The crowd
recognized him at once and cheered again
ana again. General Wheeler commanded
the Tenth with tbs other cavalry regi-
rnehis al Santiago.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
wHEAT-GRowERg CONGRESS
TO BE ARRANGED FOR
WQna Walla Farmer WhkrAttend Mon
Z days Meeting of the Progressive
AssociatlonSfor that Purpose. e

The meeting OF the Progressive Com
merclal Association tomorrow night will
be an important one, Every member in
terested In seeing something done" for
Astoria should be promptly in his place
The remark has been frequently made
that this association has actually ac-
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
A BARGAIN

Furniture Of Central Hotel 70 be SOD
AZ a great sacrifice and good chance 10
continue the business. either AZ roomlng
or hotel business; must be soid IN owner
rs leaving town. Inquire at Central Hotel.
Commercial street. city.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
STATE OF OREGoN,l
COUNTY OF CLATSOP,i

I, s. s. Gordon, Cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief,
S. s. GORDON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
9th day of September, 1895
c. r. THOMSON, Notary Public,
JACOB KAMM.
w. f. MGREGOR,
], o. HAWTHORN,
Directors.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
MAXIM ACCUSED OF BIoAMY.

NEW YORK. oc,. S-Hiram S. N kim,
inventor Of the rapld-iire guns. was ar
ested last night In poughkeensie. This
state. on warrants for blgamy and aban-
donment He says that the who,e thing
Is blackmaillng scheme.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
Continued from Fourth Pase)

coasod's sister, Mrs, Maggie Peterson, OF
Brook0eld, wash, who at once informed
her parents In this city, The letter stated
that Ryan was sick for about three weeks
with typhoid fever, from which he died.
JIMMY Ryan was q years old and was
born in San Francisco, He was we'll
known In Astoria, having lived here since
oarly boyhood, and had ished on the
river several seasons. Ryan had quite n
local reputation as n boxer and athlete
and during his residence hero engaged In
several boxing contests, often coming out
victorious. He went to Alaska about a
year ago and little was heard from him
up to this time Ryan has many friends
and young associates In this city who will
rteret to learn Of his early demise,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
EMBEzzLER CONVICTED.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. S-A c. Wild
ber. ex-treasurer Of this city and county.
has been convicted OF embezzllng S6.242
from the public treasury.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
BOY SOLDIER DISCHARGED.

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct S.-F, Mallsn.
an Is year old boy who enlisted In the
First Washington volunteers without per-
mission OF his parents. has been dis
charged on habeas corpus by United
States District Judge HawIey.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
ACQUITTED OF A SERIOUS CHARGE.

CAMP MEADE, M.ddletown. Penn. Oct.
S-Lieutenant Morgan. OF the Twenty
second Kansas. charged with participat-
ing in the desecrauon OF Confederate
graves at Manassas last August, was ac-
quilted today by a court martial. and has
been restored to service.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09

The sole topic OF conversation In Astoria
yesterday was the election OF Joseph
Simon as United States senator Pract-
cally nothing else was talked OF. The re-
suit was a surprise to many OF the Mitch
.elltes. who firmly believed chat 9, w.
Fulton, OF this city, would be the com
promise candidate. The vote however,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-10-09
MAKE MONEY IN WALL STREET

Write for our safe. sure system Of spec
ulation and guarantee. PAYsON & FOs-
TER. 52 Broadway. New York. Members
Con Stock Exchange
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Astoria Public Library
READING ROOM FREE TO ALL

Open every day from O'Clock to TN
ana Elm to S:SOp. m.
Subscription rate - per annum.
W cor Eleventh and Duane streets,
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For sNleby
Ross, Higgins & Company
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Report of the Condition
of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Aetoria,

At Astoria, in the State OF oregon, at
the close of business September 20, 1888
RESOURCES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

situa ton Is not better shown than in the man.
ner in which the market stood up under this
depressing influence. 1t was clearly pointed
out at tbs time that the payments on the war
bonds were the cause for the loss In reserves
and Just as soon the payments were about
made in full the situation changed about and
the reports Of the Clearing House began show
ing gains. ard within three or four weeks tho
records for loans ard deposits were broken
twice in succession
The year 1898 has been free from any bank
ing disasters 80 far as NewYo Is concerned.
During the fall one of the old institutions OF
the city. a National bank, closed It's doors and
went into the hands OF the Controller OF the
Currency. Upon examination it was found that
in all probability the deposltors would be paid
in full AS the year DAVIS to close the only
one complaint which might be made Is that me
different banks have so much money they 90
not know what to do with 1t.
THE FLOW OF GOLD.
This year the imports OF gold have exceeded
the exports by s14,947, 432 in october and *l29.-
596246 in ten months and at the same time
enormous credits against other countries have
been established which could hardly be ex-
haus,ed by two full years OF especial adversely.
When Il ia remembered that the largest excess
Of imports over exports OF gold ever realized IN
any fiscal year was less than SoI .5OO.VOo, even
with the extraordinary foreign demand Tor
American products in 1881. ana tnat ID no ot me-
year in the history OF the country have net I'M
ports of gold been within $o2.OOO.OOO as large
as In the ten months ending with OCTOBER tne
Importance Of the Industrial and conmercla
revolution in progress will be in part appreci-
ated It is not entirely an encouraging fact
that the net exports OF silver for ten months
have fallen about $1.G0OOOO compared with iast
year since II indicates shrinkage IN demand
abroad and in production here. though the de-
crease has been partly due to circumstances
which presumably temporary: AS a by.
product alone in connection with the mining or
other metals more silver will be taken out
than this country can use as money or IN the
arts and decrease in foreign demand Affects
the country Just as a decrease would IN some
other commodities.
The following list gives the associated hanks
OF the Clearing House. with their capita anu
net undivided profits:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24

The result Of the war has opened up a new
territory for American bankers TO do business
New York has been among the first TO Jump at
the chance, and in Santiago there is already "A
branch OF one OF the metropolitan financial in
situations Inasmuch there is now n def
nitely outlined policy Of foreign trade and Ma
tonal expansion this foreign department of the
banking business is destined In time TO be
most important one. In times past The one
great obstacle 10 American manufacturers do
ing business IN the countries Of South ard Cen
tral America. Cuba and Mexico has been the
lack Of American banking houses through which
10 collect drafts and transact other business
lating to collections goods sold time The
per cent war loan which was issued during
the present year created conditions which taxed
the reserves Of the associated banks not a little,
but the danger. II any was safely passed
through, and the money situation emerged from
under the temporary cloud even stronger than
1t was before. The bond issue was for $3.50
100000. The payments which were made
through New-York banks took out a large
amount Of money and transferred 1t to Wash
ington. The weekly statements Of the Clearing
House showed for several weeks q decrease in
the reserves OF the banks and this was used by
the bears on the Street as an argument for
pounding down prices.
There was well-organized effort made in GER
tain quarters TO create a small panic by placing
TOO much weight upon the decrease in the re-
eeEVe. The intrinsic merit OF the monetary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-24
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
EATE AND SUCCESSFUL BANKING METH
MONEY CENTRE

THE NUMBER OF STATE AND NATIONAL BANKS
AND THEIR CONFINED RESOURCES WONDER
Full RECORDS SHOWN IN THE CLEAR
ING HOUSE STATEMENTS TIE IMPOR-
TATIoN OF GOLD AND THE
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
GREAT FALLS NOTES.

Mrs. C. W. Pelzer is visiting friends
in Kibbey.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.. Hills have re-
turned from a weeks visit at Cho-
teau.
Mrs. Mark skinner and Miss Strain
are spending the week with friends at
Sun River.
Miss Margaret Haas has been called
TO Lansing, Iowa, by the serious illness
of her mother.
John A.. Largent is confined to the
house with a dangerous attack of spi-
nal meningitis.
f. c. Garrett of Kipp is reported as
convalescing. He has been i'll with
laryngitis for several weeks at the Co
lumbus hospital.
David Duncan has returned from
Choteau, where he has been putting up
a store building for Mclean Bros. He
will return in a few days, having the
contract to put up a SIS, 900 store build
ing for Joseph Hirshberg & Co.
Thomas Shortliff. master mechanic
of the Blackfoot division of the Great
Northern. IL in the city for a few days.
He has lately patented. through the
Scientific American. a rotary engine,
from which he hopes to reap a fortune
in time.
WIS d II. ilildIu OI ltWlSloNl 1T
rived from the East this morning. She
was accompanied by her son. Lieut..
Harry willard. who was shot in the
knee in the battle before Santiago. The
latter has recovered from the effects OF
his wound in large measure, but still
limps, and will for some time.
John Joiner is in the city on his
way to England. where he intends
making his home in the future. He
hoe MADE n gtalyo In thn Chnpa hpCfnasc
and will now settle down to the en-
joyment of it. He still retains his in
terest, which is represented in Pondera
by his nephew, Herbert Joiner.
T. r. Delaney Of Pondera and J. r.
Long of Sycamore, Ill, have formed a
partnership and have purchased all of
the property of the Chamberlain Sheep
company. including the sheep at Box
Elder and Geyser and the buildings and
ranch at the former place. The trans
action involves the expenditure OF
about 1926. 900.
A. j. Vance and W.. L. Martin left
this morning for the mountains. where
they will spend the next two weeks in
hunting and fishing. Mr.. Martin re-
Gently returned from a trip to Alaska,
and Mr.. Vance has Just sold out his
livery stable business. and this is the
first vacation he has had in seven
years. AT his conclusion he will return
to this city n look for a business
opening of some kind.
c. w. Cooper has brought a %replevin
suit in Teton county to recover 2.9l6
head of sheep, valued at 1855. and
81. 900 damages. His complaint alleges
that on Aug. 10 the sheep were grazing
an government land and that they were
seized m unlawfully held by the Clark
Bros, who claimed that The land be-
longed TO them. The sheen are now i'm
the hands Of the sheriff pending the
settlement Of the case.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
His Head SweiIs Annually.

From the Topeka state Journal.
George Lugden. the little Va -fashion-
ed man who has supervision OF the ele-
vator In the p~ostofiice building. is the
victim of a peculiar physical phenome-
non. Eighteen years ago to-day he
suffered a sunstroke in Lawrence. and
on this date every year since that time
he has felt the effects of the sunstroke.
When he wakes up In the morning II Is
with a feeling of drowsiness. n when
he puts on his hat ne find that his
head is larger than when he took IL OF
the night before. In walking, at inter
walls his vision fails him. and he stag
gers about as il intoxicated. lie also in
Variably has a dun, beating pain at the
base OF the brain. The symptoms rom
tinue during the day of July Is. but dis
appear in the night, and on the follow
ing day he is In his usual good state of
health.
Mr.. Lugden Is having all the symp-
toms to-day that he has had without
intermission on the 18th day Of July
each year for the past II years. While
I'm charge OF the elevator at the fed
eral building he wears a small black
skull cap, which usually fits comforts-
bly,, but to-day IL fits so tightly hat
he can hardly bear TO keep IL on. He
Is suffing a duh pain in the back Of his
head, and complains that objects be
come obscured "a by a mist.
A number of physicians a been
consulted by Mr.. Lugden. but so far no
one has been able to explain this re-
markable phenomenon.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
Boston Wool Market.

Boston, Aug. i6.-There has been only a
moderate business in the wool market
this week but no weakness Is shown. The
market Is a waiting one and the present
condition. as a whole. appears to favor a
good business In a short time. Territory
VOLS are quoted steady in price. as deal
ers are not disposed to concede values.
Fleece woods are quiet for fine grades. but
the call for quarter-bloods has shown an
increase. Australian woods are being more
or less inquired for, but sales are moder-
ate as a whole. The ruling price Is below
cost OF import and holders are by no
means anxious TO sell out. Quotations:
Territory wools-Montsna fine medium
and fine. 1+d11c. secured. fG fsc. staple.
5on42c. Utah. Wyoming. etc. fine medium
and fine. 14d16c. secured. i1a4sc; staple.
SOC. Australian. secured basis-Combing.
superfne. 0n72c; good. 6Jdssc: average.
62d6Sc. Queensland. combing. 65c.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-08-17
Financial tablegram.

New York. Aug. 16.-The Evening Posts
London financial cablegram SAYS The
stock markets here continued firm to-day.
the movement being led by the continued
boom in Americans. The professional
traders and the public here are undoubt-
eddy taking a hand I'm the rise. though to-
day the chief support was from the con-
tinent. Berlin again bought Northern Pa
cific grsedily. The market for Americans
is beginning to widen but the activity is
still confined TO a comparatively few
stocks and the dealers complain that with
the exception of these stocks there is con-
siderable difficulty in dealing freely.
Prices closed nearly at the best. Apart
from a further rise in Argentine and
Turkish stocks the other stocks were fea-
tureless. Spanish As were nat. Japan is
buying gold moderately.