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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
ISN'T THIS STEALING?
Railway Age,

Railway Age.
A peculiar result Of the so-called car
"famne"--whlch means simply that
the volume of freight to be handled
has increased far more rapidly than
the number OF cars necessary to handle
IL, and conveys no suggestion Of blight
ed fields and starving farmers, but the
contrary has come to light in two or
three instances. In the case Of one
road for which $50 cars were ordered
for delivery in June. notification of
their shipment reached the officials in
August The cars, however, did not
arrive, aud up to the present time It is
said that only % OF them have been
received Occasionally one Is seen on
foreign road heavily loaded and billed
to some distant point. Another road
has similarly expected shipment of
1000 cars in sundry installments. The
most satisfactory information obtain
able as yet has been to the effect that
they were In service upon some of the
numerous lines between the point of
manufacture and that Of intended use,
The road Is anxiously awaiting It's
equipment and the builders their pay.
In the face Of these wholesale CONVEX
sions the tales of single car diver
sions pale into insignificance
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
SATISFACTORILY AMENDED.
erom he Yonkers statesman.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
"Ther,'s something wrong about thi,
story" said the editor. you COM
mcnce by saying the father and his
family were chatting about the cheerful
dresde,' and yet. further on, you say
they lived In an apartment house"
EXCUSE me- said the reporter, TAX
ing the manuscript and making some
remarks on Il, "how viii that doG"
The changed manuscript read thus;
"The father and his family were chat
terlng on the top OF the cherries rad
iator"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
LADIES TAILoR-MADE SUITS.

Ladies who 60 TO Portland and desire
something especially fine in the way Of
taIlor-made suits will do well to remem-
Der that they can be well fitted at I. D,
Boyer's ~ Fourth street. in the Y. n
c. A. building.
Not only does he keep a strictly first
class cutter for mems wear. but also
one exclusively for ladies' work. and
all can rest assured OF getting not only
good work. but the best Of materials,
as Mr.. Royer is an expert on woolen
cloths
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
GoEBEL AS HE IS.

san Francisco Examiner.
Goebel of Kentucky Is Pennsylva.
MIA Dutchman, who was caught young
and transplanted at Lexington across
the river from Cincinnati. He has
none OF the characteristics OF a Ken
tucklan, His acquaintance do not
even call him Blll-and this Is a state
OF good fellowship where every one
has an abbreviated name. or nick
name which tells much Goebei is a
bachelor He lives alone and In seclu-
sion. He takes no part In social funo-
tIons, He neither drinks, smokes nor
chews and never did While the OTHER
Kntuckians are slipping juleps or TAX
Ing II straight-as Watterson insists
all Kentucklans should do-GOebel sits
alone, thinking, He Is man Of very
high order OF intellect, but has no
warm personal friends He has de-
voted himself to law and politics al.
most exclusively He could not tell the
name Of the last derby winner. Think
Of that In Kentucky He does not
know the pedigree Of a single horse or
dog Imagine that, win YOU It is
doubtful, even, II he could tell flne
woman from plain woman.
He occupies five rooms on the Sec
ond floor Of business block In Lex
lngton, The three front rooms are his
law offices, the two rear rooms his liv-
ing apartments, He does not belong
to any club, He does not ride horse
or a bike. He does not tell stories or
make Jokes. He cannot tell the name
OF the most distinguished brand OF
Kentucky whisky, He has not famil-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21

iarlscd himself with the kinnhip Of
Kentuckans-thia II 20 say. he does
no, know hoR the grat families Of
the blue grass region are lnterminglcd
by blood or marriage. In nne. he has
more Of the tastes. and he has little
regard for tho traditions. Of Kcntuck.
ians. II II any wonder that the blue
grass nristocracy resented his nomina.
tlon for governor
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
FINE OPENING.

The North Pacific Dental College,
whose advertisement appears In anoth-
er column. opened Its doors October 6,
With rs students on It's roster. The coll
lege is well equipped with every facil-
ity 20 graduate students In all the late
knowledge OF dentistry. A. r. Baker.
ID. s.. Is demonstration in charge. and
is well qualified 10 instruct all students
who atteld this college.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
RADICAL LITERATURE.

We know Of only one book store In
Portland where 30 complete a line Of
novels can be obtained. on all the radi-
cal subjects OF the day under discussion
as can be seen At Jones Book Store.
29i Alder street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
A LOCAL FREAK.

From fhe Indianapolis Journal.
Nisitor--You say those two Hill
brothers are deaf and dumb2
Nntiyc-Yans. We alters call 'em the
two HIS without hollcr
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
TAKEN TO THE TALL TIMBER.

From the Milwaukee scntinell
AKuinaldo has ratified the elections
Of Tuesday ny rmovIng his headquar-
trrH 10 as 20 place a mountain range
between himBslf ana ths American
forces.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21

TEMPLE LODGE NO. I. A. f. q A.
M.-Regular communications held on
the first and third Tuesday evening Of
each month. J. N. GRIFFIN. w
NJ; e. C. HOLDEN. Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
MEALS LIKE AT HOME.

Wien you are in Portland and want
a really good home meal. Just give Mr..
Brown a trial, los Fourth St.. near
Washington. You will like II surely.
This restaurant is open all night.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
WHERE TO EAT.

Why at The Eastern Of course. 10
Third ST.. Portland. You can get a
good layout for Is cents here. which
will satisfy your hunger and bring you
back again 70 the same place. Remem-
Der the Eastern.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
A FATAL OPPORTUNITY.

From The Chicago Record.
"Dld that bottle of medicine do your
anut any good?"
No; as soon as she read the wrapper
she got three new diseases"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21
LUXURIOUS Travel

VHE "North-Western Limited" trains
electric lighted throughout, both In
side and out. and steam heated. are,
without exception. the nnest trains in the
world They embody the latest. newest
and best Ideas for comfort. convenience
and luxury ever offered tho travelling
public. and altogether are the most COM
plete and splendid production OF the car
builders art
These Splendid Trains
Connect with
The Great Northern
The Northern Pacific and
The Canadian Pacific
AT sT PAUL FOR
CHICAGO and the EAST.
No extra charge for these superior ac-
eommodations and all classes Of tickets
are available for passage on the famous
"North-western Limited" All trains On
thiS line are protected by the 1nteriockilE
Block system.
". H. MEAD. r. @. SAVAGE.
Gen'l Agent T. A.
Portland Ora
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-21

How Htrangc II IL that only srnsibl'
people agree with you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

some white stone residence on Madison ave
nue. and 5orh street, where that dignitary
now resides, to the rear of St. Patrick 5
Cathedral.
He lived further down in a less imposing,
but comfortable and cUmmodiOus bishropic.
The archbishop was tall, dgnified. out
benevolent looking man, with masses of
snow white halr, and very penetrating dark
eyes that invariably gave one the impress
sion of reading him through and through.
People rarely lied TO his grace, owing to
the tradition that it was useless to do so, as
he always could See to the bottom of the
well.
He was a profound scholar. knew all the
languages, living and dead, and moreover,
had the reputation of being more liberal in
matters pertaining to church and state than
most of his brethren.
When FIR. Arcy was announced he had
just finished breakfast. and was scanning
the morning papers.
He was rather surprised at this matutnal
visit from the young priest, but his ready
p4netrative powers. sharpened by long and
constant practice at once told him that the
business which had brought him there was
of more than ordinary Importance.
FIR 'Arcy advanced and dropped on one
knee before his superior, and respectfully
kissed the episcopal ring. large and ma g
nifCent ruby, the gift of his holiness, the
pope, which the bishop always wore on the
third finger of his left hand, at the same
time asking a blessing and the privilege of
a private interview.
My son, both are readily accorded" said
his grace, and rising slowly. he led the way
into his private sanctum.
After they had been ClOSated together
about ten minutes, the archbishop touched
the bell beside his chair. II was imme-
diately answered by his private secretary.
the only member Of the hous- mold who had
the privilege OF approaching his grace in
his private quarters.
George" said the bishop. cit is now 6
o'clock. For the next two hours l desire to
be entirely undisturbed. Say to all in
quirers that l am engaged on important
matters, and must not be interrupted"
George bowed respectfully and left the
room, carefully closing the door after kim
Now, my son, continue your story" said
| the bishop, fixing his penetrating eyes on
| the pale. agitated face of the priest. Con
| ceal nothing of the mental struggle through
| which II has been His Will that you shnuld
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

bear healthy children. The prospective
mother should use every precaution to
preserve and foster her health. Not
alone for the sake of the little one to
come but for her own sake. A perfectly
healthy woman is in no danger and in
very little pain at her time of trial.
There must be due preparation for
this time. Nature makes the prepara-
tory period three-fourths of a wear and
women who take the hint from nature
and use the time properly need have no
fears of the outcome. DR. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription is medicine designed
to cure all distinctly feminine ailments
and taken during the period of CESSATION
1t renders childbirth easy, safe and COM
paratively painless.
1t is the invention of Dr. r. V. Pierce,
of Buffalo, n. ", regularly graduated
physician and skilled specialist in the
cure of all diseases of woman.
Mrs. orrir Stiles, of Downing Dunn Co. Wis
writes: u cannot praise your Favorite Pre-
scription' enough, for have not been as well for
five years as now am. In July last had a baby
boy weight II lbs. I was only sick short tiufr
and since got up have not had one sick day
Sick women can consult DR.. Pierce by
letter free of charge. Every letter is held
strictly private and sacredly confidential.
Designing men work on women's
feelings, by advising women to "write
to woman who understands woman's
needs" 1t is useless to seek advice about
disease of any woman who is not a phy.
stefan. So far as known no qualified
woman physician is connected with any
proprietary medicine establishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

seemed 10 hang around his brain. paralyz-
ing IL To all IDEAS that did not bear on the
awful problem which was creating schisu
in his mind between duly and justice.
Two o'clock struck, and then .. and pres
emily a siCkly gray dawn light stole into
the room and gave form and palpability to
the objects IL touched
The Man Of Sorrows looked down from
the ebony Crucitx on the mautel.
Did he know the agony of his disciples
heart Perhaps but he gave no sign on
the wall over the bed Guides beautiful
Madonna looked eternally upward. with her
heart-broken. tear-dIled eyes. As the light
grew stronger, the young priest looked up
and into those eyes
He thought: If they would but look down
Into mine they might give me counsel. tell
me how 10 act. whether 10 keep still and
true TO my oath of eternal silence and per
haps go mad beneath the burden of my
secret Or would they counsel me to scatter
vows Of holy church to the winds and see
Justice ride triumphant through dark
placesg
Perhaps the Virgin understood. and the
woman in her throbbed to his suffering, for.
presently a CLEAN OF light-the first in
weeks-shOt through his mind.
Why not go and seek council of higher
powers in this dark hour of struggle and
uncertainty? Why not seek Out his bishop
g man Of ripe experience. most noble char
acter. and cool. righteous judgment? Why
not ask him to disentangle this mysterious
wool of duty and justice. and abide by his
decision?
No sooner had this idea presented itself
10 FIR. d Arcy than he resolved TO act on
&c. For the first time in many weeks he
could lean on He wondered that he had
hot thought OF going to the archbishop be-
fore.
Oh. the relief at reaching a decision after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

such a long. miserable period of mental I'M
rest and uncertainty: the comfort of shar-
ing the burdening responsibility with other
strong sh0uldersl
Already he felt better. He undresSed and
Went TO bed and was soon sound asleep.
" hen he awJke 1t was $ O'Clock. He felt
refreshed and courageous, and much more
Ike himself than he had been for a long
time. Four hours heavy sleep had done
him good.
of the previous night, and he determined to
act on 1t at once. for he feared some i'm
pulse might make him change his intention
and pursue, instead, on his own response
hi,ity, one other of the courses he had
SO often almost decided on during the men,
tai torture of the last two weeks.
Twenty years ago the Catholic archbish-
op of New York did not occupy the hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
ANNIE IAMESIE.
How the scotch Lnssie Might Have
Answered Her LacLadaisicaI Lover.

How the scotch Lnssie Might Have
Answered Her LacLadaisicaI Lover.
Written for The Evening Star by Zruas L. Robbins
Annie Lawrie. the heroine Of the popular
Scottish ballad bearing her name. was not
a myth, but a genuine entity. Unlike most
of the heroiues Of Burns songs the lovely
Annie was born in the purple in 1852. She
the daughter OF Sir Robert Lawrie of
MaXweltOn House near Dumphries. and
her mother was member of the equally
distinguished RiddelI family in that por-
ton Of Scotland. One Douglas of Fling
land. a neighbor Of the Lawries was the
author of the song. and according to the
testimony OF his granddaughter, who was
living in 1854, he was desperately in love
wi Annie Lawrie when he wrote the song,
but he did ma get her after "a" In her
twenty-eighth year she married her manly
neighbor, Alexander Furguson of Craigdar-
rock House. 1t might therefore be infer
red that Douglas was a slow and lack
adaisical lover, and must have prolonged
his cOurtship beyond the endurance OF even
the almost divine Annie Lawrie. If the
charming and sensible Annie ever gave
poetical expression to her thoughts during
that interminable courtship, l imagine
that she must have expressed herself some
what after the following manner:
Annie Lawrie's reply TO her lackadaisical lover
the author Of the well-known Scottish ballad boar
ing her name:
Sin luve hath crowned thy wooil&
An thou Draw an strong.
Oh, dinna speak q deeiuC.
Dear Jamie. cen in Song,
Dear Jamie. cen in song.
Speak manly words and true.
That hint ~ happy living
When were longer two
WI thy fond luve for Annie
And those her dear,
Well launch bRrque fun. brawlie,
WI ne'er doubt fear,
WI ne er doubt fear.
An fell grieving cares,
When shall sing theSither
Our dear aud Scottish airs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

the good ship is substantially a new vessel,
and in the features of gun power and ma
cAinery Is typCally modern in every sense.
Her battery of rapid-fire guns will afford
the best sort of school for the making Of
modern artillerists and the mon viii be
gwen ample opportunities TO prove what
tney can do to a target a thousand and
more yards away"
II has not yet been settled how long the
course of instruction on ship board Will be.
but there is good reason 20 believe Il will
not be less than six months. After that
the graduates will be portioued of among
the ships of the North and South Atlantic.
specuveiy.
In Devey's Wake.
Should the vessel go through the Suez
canal on her way TO New York. as seems
highly probable she will touch at the Ha-
waiian Islands, the Philippines and among
the Asiatic ports and, with the association
of Farragut about her, there will be some
thing fitting following in the wake of the
victories Of that man who learned his first
lessons of war under that grand old man
and within the shadow OF the Hartford her
self.
The work Of demonstrating the Hartford
began in December Of "a. and was hasten
by the more urgent demands Of the war
with Spain. Today she is bark-rigged. with
out royals, and in place Of her old battery
she carries thirteen modern five-inch guns
of the murderous rapid-iire type. together
with four six and one three-pounders, also
Of the quick-firing order. She will be able
TO steam at a very comfortable jog OF
and her canvas set should be able to do
quite fifteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
PART ii.
Twenty Years Later-DelmOnico's at
Eight.

That the world has gone well with Arthur
Van Doran. banker, none can deny. In
Wall street. where his banking house stands,
his luck is proverbial. His very surmise
seems an inspiration. Everything he touches
turns into gold. Those who know him well
say that the integrity of his character can
only be equalled by the phenomenal success
of his enterprises. And, strange to say, he
has no enemies, which is a highly excep-
tional state of affairs with a man who, by
his own labors. has attained to such prom
ihence and prosperity.
lie is adored by his employees, for his
success is proportionately theirs.
All the men in New York best worth
knowing are his friends, and to a man they
speak of Van Doran as the prince of good
fellows.
a year ago, in the spring of '95. Mr.. Van
Doran made up his mind to go abroad for
three months and knock leisurely about
Europe. returning in August TO Newport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

pass. Then. in the capacity of your I'M
worthy superior. 1 will counsel you what
course to pursue.
However faulty this advice may seem to
you remember that your VOW of obedience
obltges you, in the interests of our holy
mother. the church, 10 submit to the die
tates of those in whom she has vested the
episcopal power. Obedience is the noblest
and first duty of a priest. In fulfilling it,
all further responsibility is swept from your
soul"
Two hours later FIR. darcy walked up the
avenue toward st. Sabastians Church. with
the 1.-THE. swinging. upright gait of ore who
has suddenly thrown off a great load.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Alas" sighed the broken-down race
horse. What a leveler is death! Here 1
am, to be made into canned eorned beef
along with ordinary horsesr' Now IL
CHANGED that the packer overheard the race
horse thus bemoaning his fate and, being
a humane man, he took pity on the I'M
happy beast.
Il believe I'll make canned lobster out
of him." exclaimed the packer, and all day
iorg he was buOyant with the conscious
ness Of a generous deed done without
especially stultifying himself-Detroit Jour
nal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Sometimes the Case,

From Pick.
Mrs. Newbride-"A woman never knows
what she can do with man until she
tries, does she?''
Old Aunt Broadhead-"No: and then she
is often sorry she found out"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
A Serious Question.

From What to Eat.
Deacon Johnson-"Do you fink you kood
support NAH daughter ef you married
her?"
Jim JacksOn-"Suttunly."
Deacon Johnson-"Hab you ebber seen
her eat1''
Jim MISUNDERSTANDING"
Deacon Johnson-'Hab you ebber seen
her eat when nobody was watchin' HERO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

ge and health
should go to-
gether, and as
a result the
Greeks of that
time have
ever since
been looked
upon as types
} of physical
perfection.
Sickly moth
eTs Cannnf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

In the mythology of Ancient Greece
Hymen, the god of marriage, was the half
brother of Esculapius, the god of medi-
cine. The ancients believed that mar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

in Mr.. Messer's summer school at Paxson,
Va. Mr.. Messer has been valued in
years, and beloved by all the students, he
naturally draws the clientele of his sum-
mer school largely from those who have
come in contact with his genial and in
work So it is not inappropriate that along
with the winter work of the school should
be shown some examples of the industry
OF the same students during the summer
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Miss Edith Ogden has been devoting her
self more to study this winter than to the
production of anything intended for per-
manent preservation, and the injury of
some of her most important works during
the blizzard weather in February leaves her
with few specimens of sculpture work to
show for her seasons labor. She expects to
remain in the city all summer, giving part
of her time to pupils in modelling, but CEN
tering her attention on a work which will
be larger and more difficult than anything
she has previously undertaken. Miss Ogden
hopes to return to Paris before long, and
she is anxious to first produce something of
a decidedly important character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

The tiny miniature which Mrs Ralph
kirkham has painted of the little son of
Col. William G. Rice is dimnutive even
among miniatures, and its exceeding deli
cacy is source of wonder. The head itself
is no larger than a ten-cent piece, but with
all the minuteness of execution the face is
carefully constructed, and is drawn and
modelled with skill and understanding The
charming color quality in the flesh tints
adds greatly to the satisfactory impression
made by this dainty little portrait on ivory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

The presentation of a portrait of DR..
Charles 4. Munroe to the Columbian Uni
versity will be one of the features that
will add interest to the class day exercises
OF the Corcoran Scientific School, to be
held at the university on Monday, MAY %
The portrait is painted by MIR. Emil "A
Meyer, and has been subscribed for by the
faculty and students of the Corcoran Scien-
tific School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
A Leaven of Experience.

Besides the 300 recruits who will be at
tached to the ship, there will be a regular
enlisted force of $50 practfced seamen,
selected because Of their ability to teach
and to lead their new companions. 1t will
be the duty of these older men to direct
the educational work of a practical nature
and these men will In turn be under the
supervision of officers peculiarly gifted with
the quality of leadership
1.-The Hartford is not the same old craft
that stood those frightful ordeals of fire
thirty odd years ago, although she has
retained most of the fine lines that digni-
ded her in the days of old. Except in name
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Mr. s. Jerome Uhl returned about a week
ago, after protracted absence, during
which he spent part of his time in New
York and a part in Cleveland, where he had
business in connection with the large cell
ing decoration that he has painted for the
private residence of one of the wealthy
citizens of that place.