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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
FRENCH RECIPROCITY TREATY.
Its Prospect for Ratification Gives
Concern to Its Friends.

NEW YORK. Jan. ia special to
the Tribune from Washington says:
The reciprocity treaty with France
is proving a hard nut to crack and
the prospects of its ratification by
the senate and its approval by con-
press as required by the provision of
the tariff law Of 1896. by virtue Of
which it was negotiated. have not
greatly improved, although Mr.. Kas-
son, the commissioner. who conduct
ed the negotiations on behalf of the
United States. in his statements to
the committee on foreign relations Of
the senate. impressed some of the
members with views less unfavorable
than they had hitherto entertained.
He was not, however, provided with
data to remove some Of their more
serious doubts He explained she
uiIH,srs;rence between the maximum
and minimum rates Of the French
tariff which he said ranged from 75l
per cent to Is per cent and read a.
long list Of articles, the duties on
which would be reduced, together with
the various percentages Of reduction,
if the treaty should be ratified and
become operative.
He also explained that all the coun-
tries Of Europe except Portugal enjoy
the advantage Of minimum rates un-
der the French tariff by virtue Of the
arrangements and treaties that had
been made from time to time, where
as, with a few exceptions, and those
not consisting Of manufactured aru-
cles, all grades imported into France
from the United States, are subjected
to the operation of the maximum tar
iff. France, he said, imports about
Sl0o,000Q00 wor tn of manufactured
products a year, of which about S40,-
100000 in round figures came from
the United Kingdom, $3O.eO0,0OO from
Germany and S3,OOO,OOO from the Uni
ted States and the remainder from
other countries.
He was not supplied with dates
showing what was the principal man
ufactured goods imported to make up
the total of s4O,OoO,OOO from the Uni
ted Kingdom, or the $3O,00O,OoO from
Germany or the sS,OoO,0OO from the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
A NEW YEARS GUIDE.

There Is one book everyone should
make an effort to get, for the now year.
II contains simple and valuable hints
concerning health. many amusing an
ccdotes. and much general information.
We refer to Hostetter's Almanac. pub
llshed by The Hostctter Co.. Pitts
burgh. Pa. II will prove valuable to
any household. Sixty employees are
kept at work on this valuable book.
The issue for 1900 will be over eight
millions, printed In the English. Ger
man, French, Welsh, Norwegian. Swe-
dish, Holland. Bohemian and Spanish
languages. II contains proof OF the eff
ficacy OF Hostetter's Stomach Bltters,
the great remedy prepared by the pub
fishers, and Is worthy OF careful pres
ervatlon. The almanac may be OBJ
tained free OF cost. at any druggist or
general dealer In the country.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
THE FLOUR SEIZURES,
Unless Intended for the Enemy. Eng
land Holds Foodstuffs Not
Contraband

WASHINGTON. Jan. 1.-THE ans.
wer OF the British government 60
Mr.. Choate's representations respect
ing the seizure OF American -four and
other goods on three vessels. the Bea-
triee. Mashona and Maria, have been
received. 1t amounts 90 partial ans
wer, very satisfactory as far as It
goes, disposing OF the character Of
some Of the goods ssiEei but not
finally deciding broadly whether or
not toodstuffs are 10 be regarded as
contrahand. In brief. Mr., Choate re-
ports as follows;
That the answer is highly satlsfac-
tory; that is in bruad and liberal
terms.
The position assumed by the Brit
iSh government is that foodstuffs in
transit 10 a hostile destination can
be regarded as contrahand OF war only
when they are supplies for the enc
my's forces, The British governmsn mt
does not claim that any OF the Amer
lean goods on the German bark Ma
ria and the British bark Mashona
were ecntraband Of war,
An official statement was given out
by the state department which says:
The British government virtually
comedies the American contention
that the goods were not subject to
seizure and practically disavows the
seizure, it not being claimed that
there is any evidence OF hostile desti-
nation.
The British government is investi-
eating the facts in connection with
the goods seized on the third vessel.
the Beatrice.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
THE HONOLULU PLAGUE,
Further Deaths Reported Rut Every
Effort Making 10 Prevent Its
Spread

SAN Francisco, Jan. 1.-THE stc0-
mer Moana arrived today from Aus
trulIa, via Samoa and Honolulu,
When the Moana arrived OF Homo
lulu quarantine officer went out 20
her in a tug, He reported chat there
had been three deaths in Honolulu
from what was supposed 20 be the
plague, making is deaths In all,
Every precaution was being taken
The houses IN which any body had
died. were burned down; sewers were
being disinfected and everything being
done that ingenuity could suggest e
stop the spread OF the disease.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
NEW YORK To- MANILA
Supply Steamers to Sail for the Orient
Very shortly,

NEW YORK. Jan 1.-THE steam
ships india and prNmmond, which
will each carry TO Manila about 5000
tons OF freight Consigned ry the gov
ernment. These shipments viii in-
clude provisions, blankets ara sup
plies for the soldiers and il6 tons OF
high explosives which are TO be
placed in a specially constructed in
closure of the deck Of the India.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
THE ALBANY's TEST.

NEWCASTLE. Jan. ll.--Thn new
United States cruiser Albany, which
was given an official trial off this port
January 9. completed her endurance
trial today. consisting OF cou,nu-
GUS run OF six hours under natural
draught. The test was very success.
full. The average speed per hour
was 1854 knots.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
INDIAN WAR IN MEXICO.
Redskins Continue Daring Depreda
tions-No End in Sight.

CHICAGO. Jan. ia special to
the Record from Ortiz, Mex, says:
Small bands Of Yaqui Indians have
become very annoying to the Mexican
troops during the last few days and
frequent skirmishes have occurred. A
few nights ago 100 Indians rode into
the corral and stampeded over 200
horses belonging to the troops. The
Indians afterward captured the ami
mails for thsir own use. 1t is almost
impossible TO get supplies to the troops
owing to the Yaqui's guerrilla tactics.
General Torres men are living on the
country and there are times when
they must suffer severely for lack Of
food.
Americans who have come from the
Yaqui country say the troops have
made no herdway toward putting
down the rebellion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

All Astorians who visit Portland and
desire spending a pleasant evening In
company with polite people and in the
enjoyment Of an "unexcelled musical
program, should 80 to the Tredericks-
burg. Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
fractions to delight the visitors. The
new management Ia making the Freder-
icIsburg a well-merfted SUCCESS.
BROWN & GRANT. Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
DYING IN POVERTY.
Cousin OF secwtary GAGE Dependant
Upon Charity In Last Hours,

Toledo, o., Jan. ii,--winlam w.
Gage, cousin OF the secretary ~ the
treasury pcnnlless and depending
upon charity for medical attendance
Is dying at bdarllug house IN thls
city A number ot years ago he came
% Toledo from the South ana hns
been real estabe broker. Three
months ago no became ~ and his
money was soon gone Secretary
Gage has BEEN notified.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
soLFILINE.
solhlinel solflinel

Have you tried Solfihne? II you
have not 20 TO Peterson &c Browns
at once and buy trial can. Remem-
bor that long rains and possibly snow
will follow this mild and dry weather,
and every man woman and childs
shoes should be treated with this great
waterproof leather preservative.
Or send 35c in stamps to Henry Mil
Ter B. CO., 312 First street, Portland,
Oregon, for trial can and be con-
vinced.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
REGISTERED MAIL CARRIERS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE plan
OF having mail registered by carriers
when collected will be put in practical
operation January Is In 90 cities.
Among the cities chosen are st. Louis,
Denver, and Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
SENSATIONAL CHESS GAME,

CHICAGO. Jan, Hilary n, Pills.
bury, champion chess player OF Amer.
lea. practically accomplished hst
night the feat of playing simultan-
eously le games blIrdfotl,d
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

Eczema!
The Only Cure.

Eczema 10 more than a skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure II. The
doctors are unable TO effect cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
to the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is In the blood, and
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which can reach such deep-seated blood
diseases.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
MONEY ORDERS FOR MEXICO

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-A special to the
Record from Washington says:
The first report on the exchange Of
international money orders between
the United States and Mexico was
received by the postoffice department
today. In discussing the new conven-
lion, Superintendent Metcalf, Of the
money order division said:
"The first report is gratifying and
indicates the great benefits the busi-
ness men Of the United States will
receive from the system. We have
been working for ten years to secure
this convention and It is a matter
in which the business men Of a large
number Of the large cities have a
great interest"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

II canes ever so out OF fashion.
mothers estimate Of aim, he win be-
come a graut man.
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Eczema broke out on my daughter, and con


unued TO spread uAtil
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
BY several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
to her face. She was
taken to'two celebrated
health spaings, but re-
AAA -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
CURIOUS PARTY QUESTION
Ohio Democrats Want the Beers (
Whip England.

COLUMBUS, O., Jan. 1.-THE house
OF representatives today by strict
party vo;e indefinitely postponed a
resolution expressing sympathy with
the Boer in their war with Great
Britain. The republicans voted in
the affirmative.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

II a man borrows trouble, he must
expect to pay an excessive rate Of
interest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

II a woman was the architect Of
her own fortune. Il would be fun OF
closets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
PARLIAMENT FEBRUARY 30.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Queen has
proclaimed meeting Of parliament
for January 30. = 4s-s
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

fed and the ratification EXCHANGED
on or before February 10, one month
from today,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
LEAVE
PORTLAND
ARRIVE

.Daily, tDaily except SUNDAY.
Connecting at San Francisco with Oect.
dental & Oriental, Paciac Mail and Ose-
anic steamship lines for
JAPAN, CHINA, AUSTRALIA.
HAWAII AND THE PHILIPPINES.
Rebate tickets on sale daily between
Portland, Sacramento, and San Francis
CO.. Net rates 81 drst-ciass, and 81 SEQ.
ond-class. including sleeper.
Pates and tickets TO Eastern points ano
Europe. Also Japan, China, Honolulu
and Australia. Can be obtained from j. ii
KIRKLAND. Ticket Agent, 1N Third st.
R. KOEHLER, G. II. MARKHLI'
Through tickets East for lowest rates
Gail on @. ] TrenchArd, local agent
Wells FARGO ComDsng's of1ce. Astoria,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

Purlhes the blood by eliminating all
poisonous matter. stimulating the Sc
makes a yellow skin. The effect on the
COMPLEXION is quite pronounced. AZ
a few days use will demonstrate.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

Thousands Of
sick and suffer
ing people are
like the poor
cripple in the
Bible, who had
no one to help
him down to
the life giving
pool before
some one else
slipped in
ahead of him.
So many suf-
ferers feel that
if they could
only get a little
help to over
come their ex-
tire me weak
ness tn y
would then be
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

able to regain their coveted health and
strength.
1t IS Just these people that DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery is designed to
aid. II is the strong, helping hand for
those who are in the extreme of bodily
weakness and nervous exhaustion. II
promptly tones, nourishes and builds up
the entire system. 1t gives keen appe-
tite, good digestion, pure blood, muscular
strength, nerve-force and renewed activity.
when first wrote you was completely dis
couraged," says Mrs. W. NJ. Satterly, living at
Richford, Tioga Co.. N. Y. Up, o. Box 4o), in
letter to Or. Pierce I" was in pain all the time,
could not lie In bed on account Of severe, sharp
cutting pains In my back and right hip. Had
pain ali through the lower part OF my body and
my elbows hurt me so much ! could scarcely
Lift my baby. My skin was dry, harsh and
scaly and hung like sacks on my arms. My
husband called the doctor, and he said Il was
weakness, and my age. His medicine did me
no good. I kept getting worse and weaker. II
seemed should go crazy One day wrote
you and received advice. have taken DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, his Fa-
yorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets and
now can lie in bed with some comfort and can
do good days work
r 1. -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

women is DR.. Pierce's Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser.
4 splendid Ioo3-page volume,
with engravings and colored
plates. A copy, paper-coy-
cred, will be sent to anyone
sending twenty-one cents in
one-eent stamps, to pay the
cost Of mailing only, to DR..
R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
cloth-bound, 81 stamps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12

patent medicines Yere taken, but without re-
nms ihe hrst bottle was Mishsd, her head be.
g6n 10 heal. dozen bottles onTed her com.
bistaiy and left her sktp peslectly smooth: She
Is now sixteen years old, and has q magnificent
growth OF hair. Not sign Of the dreadful
disease has ever returned.
II. T, aHoBg,
No4 Lucas Ave-, 81. Jonis, No.
Don't expect local applications Of
soaps and salves 70 cure Egsema. They
reach only the surface, while tbe d.
Sease comes from within. 6wffVs
Specific
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-01-12
S.S,S.F%S. Blood

3 the only cure apA VIII reach tbe naost
obstinate case. II h far ahead of all
similar remedies, because h cures seses
WhisA ase bsyoBd their seash. Q. is
purely vsgetable, and b tbs only blood
seAedy gunrnnteed 10 soutaip no pot
aSh, mercury or othes mipeEe
Books mailed free By Swi1 Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-08-02

Everybody's proud of this sort of
Grandpa, and he's proud of himself;
proud of his clear brain and active body
There are other kinds of grandparents
that we can't be proud Of. Weak of
body and feeble of mind, we can only
pity them. They no more live; they
only exist. What makes the difference
between these two classes of old men ?
A sound stomach and a plentiful sup
ply of pure, rich blood. DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery strength
ems the stomach, purifes the blood,
and increases the activity of the blood
making glands. 1t won't make old
men young, but it will enable old men
to assimilate the food they eat, and
so strengthen them for a life of rea-
sonable exertion.
al suffered for six years with constipation and
several physicians, but they could not reach my
case" writes Mr.. G. Popplewcll, of Eureka
Springs, Carroll Co.. Ark. wI felt that there
was no help for me; could not retain food on my
stomach; had vertigo and would fall helpless to
the floor. Two years ago commenced taking
Pellets and improved from the start. After
taking twelve bottles of the Discovery was
able to do light work, and have been improving
ever since. am now in good health for one oil
my age-6o years. I owe 1t all to DR.. Pierce's
medicines"
Old people often need a laxative
medicine. The best for them is DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-08-02

walking around and feeling tirst-rate
last evening Statesman.
l. R. Smith, the Salubria mer-
chant, in company with L, W. Smith,
an uncle from Cambridge, Ohio.
made us pleasant call last Friday.
Mr. L W. is manager of the Cam
bridge, o., Press and editor of the
Byesville, o., Enterprise, aud thinks
some of starting a paper at Salubria.
Miss Mamie Helen Flynn, of Hunt
ington, has closed her music class at
Weiser for a vacation, but will re-
sumo September LIST. Some time dur
ing the fall she will give grand con
cert assisted by her class. Miss
Flynn has been asked to give re-
cital before the Woman's Club of
Portland
The regular annual Teachers In
stitute of Washington county will
be held in the Salubria public school
building, August IA to % inclusive.
The law requires teachers to attend.
G. E. Knepper, president of the
Lewiston Normal, and Mrs. S. b.
Halves, of the training department,
will be the. instructors.
While Chairman Fem was in
Weiser series of joint debates be-
tween Bashor and Borah was pro-
posed to him. Mr.. Fem stated that
it suited him if it did Mr.. Borah.
Mr. Fem saw Mr.. Borah and the
latter consented. Mr.. Fem then
consented with the proviso that the
state committee must agree to it and
make. arrangements. From a state
ment in Tuesdays Statesman we
judge the central committee declined.
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Kellys new lumber sled is fine
one.
Chris Billhorn is doing the street
sprinkling.
The Herman Haas residence is
about completed.
The family of Frank Harris is
rusticating on Hornet creek.
S. H. Bashor has gone to the north
end of the county on a campaign
tour.
Several of the young men of the
city attended the ball game at Payette
Sunday.
The work on the new addition to
the Weiser hotel is progressing
rapidly.
Lewis Halls new residence on
Perrault street is rapidly nearing
SOupiCeioh.
R. G. Mckinney will erect cot
tage across the street from the west
end school house.
Mr.. Klemson wounded his hant
very badly at the Weiser mill the
other day by getting it caught in the
elevator.
The new Sommer brick next soutl
of the Signal office is going up rapid
ly and will be a fine structure whel
completed.
M. w. Wilkerson, who has takel
charge of the Inland hotel barbe
shop at Salubria, has his card il
this issue
Married, in Baker City, Oregon
July 10, 1900, Mr.. Robert Stom
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baugh, of Baker City, and Mrs.
M Hart, of Weiser.

M Hart, of Weiser
Alfred Eotf, of Boise, came up
last Saturday to look over the new
evaporation now being put up and in
which he is interested
Services as usual at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday. Rev.
E. A. Paddock will preach both
morning and evening.
| There seems to be quite difference
of opinion among local republicans
on some things. Harmony is scarce
article with them these days.
DR.. Curl, the dentist, has returned
from a trip to Payette lakes and the
Meadows. He will go to Council
and other points in few days.
T. A.. Clark, lately with the
Northern Pacific, is in Weiser, hav-
ing come in response to request
from General Manager Shelby of the
4 P. & l. N.
| Scotland & Coleman have remod-
elled the Mulloy saloon, painted the
outside and otherwise prepared to
make popular resort of their new
location.
. The question of water works is
largely under discussion in this city
just at present. A system of water
works is one of the greatest needs
of our city to-day
Mr. Dennis Dyer, who recently
sold his interests on the Oregon side
of the river and bought the Coakley
place west Of town, Is putting up {
handsome two-story brick residence
John Rose, Jim Lapish, Bliss
and number of others went to Cam
bridge last Sunday on the motol
car. They proceeded thence to Good
rich creek and hooked over 500 trout
= Mrs. K. K. Bliss, of Colorado, il
in Weiser visiting her grandson, b
G. Phetteplace. The old lady is 9,
years of age but is quite hearty ant
travels about unattended. She will
90 to California to spend the winter
+ Bassler & Orr have moved thei
Golden Rule store from the Masoni
building to the S. Werneth buildin,
on Commercial street. The oil
Masonic building is being moved an
new three-story brick will soon b
erected in its place.
Fred Laversly, an engineer fror
the Seven Devils region, who was in
jured by having piece of quart
driven into his eye, and who ha
n been under treatment at the Sanital
II ium hospital for the past three weeks
n had the injured member removed b
DR.. Prosser, brother of DR.. Calvi
}, Prosser The operation was a sue
l. lcess in every way and the patient wa
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Pacific & Idaho
Northern R'y
ONLY DIRECT
RAIL ROUTE


RAIL ROUTE
FROM WEISER, IDAHO, TO
Ruthburg, Heath and the celebrated Seven
Devils Copper mines. Payette Lakes, Middle,
Saubria and Long Valleys, Salmon River Mea-
dows. and Gold Placer Diggings
When travelling west in search of a new home,
stop off at Weiser, Idaho, take trip over the
Pacific * Idaho Northern Railway to above Sec
ton of country, and investigate its many re-
sources You will not be disappointed.
DELIGHTFUL CLIMATE,
Cool night breezes from the snow-capped noun
tains, making sleep refreshing.
NO MALARIA.
PURE MOUNTAIN WATER.
Plenty OF excellent unoccupied government
land, abundance Of merchantable timber. no
failure Of crops
Arr. Daily Dep. Daily
Ex Sunday Elk Sunday
2:42 o. m Weiser. $3.50 a.
IL 100 a. m. Cambridge. l2:O p, m !.
: Rates and further information furnished upon
application. J: CAMPBELL.
Weiser, Idaho.
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GO TO THE
New JeWeler
for Glasses

if you have defective eyes or
improperly fitting glasses He is a
graduate of the Northern Illinois
College of Optics, and is the only
optician in this part of Idaho. The
eye test is free.
If you have a watch to he re-
paired, or jewelry, he can do it for
you ut reasonable price and will
charge only Cor what he does. Give
him a call. He has been watch in
speclor and optican for the Northern
Pacific railroad in Montana
WILLIAM J. ILIFFE,
In the Matthews e. Cobbs building,
WEISER. IDAHO.
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LOCAL. NEWS.

Weiser Train Schedule,
EAST BOUND.
No.2 Fast mail aud passenger ...,... 2:12 a m
No. 6. Local mail and passenger. ago p. m
WEST BOUND.
No. |. Fast mail and passenger. ...... 12 m
No. 3. Local mail and passenger. 1928 p. m
NORTH.
p. & l. N. leaves for north. ............ $3.50 a m
p. d l. n. arrives from north 800 p. m
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Entered in the postoffice At Weiser as
Second-class matter.