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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16

The subject matter of the bulletin is
devoted to THE Farmers Bird Enemies
In his introduction the author. Ora w.
knight, says:
"Some birds procure their living in such
a way as to either directly or indirectly
do a goou deal of harm to agricultural
interests in the State, but fortunately
these species are few in number. Those
which have the desire to do the greatest
amount of harm and the least amount of
good are. fortunately, few in number of
individuals as well, within our bound
aries. Birds which under certain condi-
tions may do a vast amount OF harm may
under other conditions do an equal
amount OF good. The only rule that can
be laid down for the guidance of the farm
er is to spare the birds unless absolute
" sure that they are injuring his crops
or destroying his poultry, but when sure
of this. and when all other means OF
averting Injury have failed, then use the
gun" Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16

The State board of agriculture board
bulletin was issued, Saturday. II shows
a falling off in the grass crop. A study
of the returns from different parts of the
Sta:es shows that York and Cumberland
counties have suffered most severely as
there the hay crop has dropped down to
Is and 40 per cent On the other hand the
Aroostook crop is about 102 per cent of
the average. That is the only county
where there is more than an average crop
produced. The returns from this section
of the State are:
kENNEBEC COUNTY.-Condition of
the hay crop, a per cent Condition OF
pastures, 81 per cent No special
improvements noted. Pastures are
not depended upon as much as formerly
Tor exclusive summer feed. in most sec
tons. Amount of soiling crops lO1 per
cent. Condition of oats. - per cent:
mixed grain, ~ per cent; barley % per
cent; rye, lJi per cent; sweet corn 80 per
cent; yellow corn, 20 per cent; potatoes.
80 per cent; apples, ,6 per cent: plums 81
per cent; strawberries. IS per cent: rasp-
berries, 1853 per cent; blackberries, JOS per
cent.
SAGADAHOC COUNTY.-Condition of
the hay crop. IS per cent Condition of
pastures " per cent. Very little improve
ment. Pastures are not depended upon
as much as formerly. Amount OF soiling
crops. 10 per cent. Condition of oats. 20
per cent; mixed grain, ~ per cent; bar
ley. 80 per cent; sweet corn. % per cent;
yellow corn. 100 per cent; potatoes, 81 per
cent; apples, 102 per cent; plums, 81 per
cent; straw berries. l02 per cent: raspber-
ries. 100 per cent; blackberries 10 per
cent; other small fruits, los per cent
SOMERSET COUNTY.-Condtion of
the hay crop, ST per cent. Condition OF
pastures, % per cent. No improvements
in most sections. Pastures are not de-
pended upon quite as much formerly
for exclusive summer feed. Amount of
sOiling crops, 1Ui per cent. Condition of
oats, IS per cent; mixed grain, 30 per
cent; barley, ~ per cent; sweet corn. 20
per cent; yellow corn, 70 per cent; pota-
toes, 81 per cent; apples. 81 per cent;
plums. 81 per cent; strawberries. 100 per
cent; raspberries, lo2 per cent; blackber-
ries, 1l3 per cent; other small fruits, JOB
per cent.
GENERAL AVERAGE FOR THE
STATE.-Condition of the hay crop. 81
per cent. Condition of pastures. SO per
cent. In most counties slight improve
ments in pastures from former years are
reported. chiefly through clearing of
plemented by other feeds more than for
merly. through the summer months.
Amount of soiling crops, i0I per cent.
Condition of grain and hood crops: Oats,
- per cent; mixed grain, 96 per cent;
barley. 20 per cent; rye, IS per cent; sweet
corn, "a per cent; yellow corn, @6 per
cent; potatoes, "a per cent. Condition of
fruit: Apples. l05 per cent; plums, SO per
cent; strawberries. l02 per cent; raspber
res. 100 per cent; blackberries, li3 per
cent; other small fruits, 80 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16

Bank Examiner Timberlake has just re-
ceived a present which he values highly.
He has a camp at Rangeley lake, and re-
Gently. when the Portland Knights Tenn
plar were on a pilgrimage to that place.
he invited the members to call on him.
They had most pleasant time. The
other day he was much surprised to re-
ceive an elegant rosewood case. in which
was another case, of silver. which was
filed with choice cigars. A card on the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-07-16
commission

As yet but very few Democratic homi-
nations have been filed at the ONCE Oh
the secretary of State. This delay Is
caused in part by the uncertainty as TO
what the State Democratic platform
would contain. The State convention was
set at a later date than usual that the
mistake of four years ago, when gold
plank was ripped out of the State plat
form because it did not harmoniZe with
the white metal foundation of the ma
tional platform, might not be made The
Prohibitionist tickets in two counties
have been filed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Says the Richmond Dispatch"
"The Beers are quite constantly trek
king now, always to the northward.
On to Pretoria is the British word"
There are probably still left men and
women In Richmond who remember
the original of that quotation. which
had a decidedly strong local appIica-
tion. The "trekking" was then all
southwark. Those old days are long
since past, and the old feeling Of ami
mostly between the ''trekkers" ard the
ION to Richmond" men has about died
cut. only few irreconcilables deem
ing it worth while to keep ii alive.
Their influence, however, is waning
day by day, and the younger element
Of the population. with up-to-date ideas
Of united country, are coming to the
frcnt more and more. AS rule, let
it be remembered 1t is those who did
not meet their northern brethren in
armed conflict and who never feel the
brunt of battle, that are the last to
'surl ender" to the era of good feeling.
There is wise provision of nature,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Representative Berry of Kentucky
thinks that present prices for Pullman
car accommodations are entirely too
high. He accordingly has introduced
a bill making it unlawful for compan-
les owning or operating sleeping cars
in or between the several states of the
United States to charge more than one
third OF one cent per mile for lower
births. or more than one-fourth OF one
cent per mile for upper berths. while
for parlor car accommodations no
greater charge than one-fourth of a
cent mile is to be made for seats.
He would impose a penalty OF one
hundred dollars for each offense. one
half Of the fine to go to the complain
.w&
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

When the British war is over
there win be a chance for another trek
offered to such as may stin desire to
escape from the British rule. The
burlington Route" intends, it is an
nounced. to send agents to induce i'm
migration to Nebraska and other parts
of the United States. where opportuni-
ties for agriculture and herding are
OTered-more especially herding. 1t is
doubtful. however, if men born and
reared in a warm country like South
Africa can be readily induced OF leave
it for a colder climate, anxious as rail-
read managers may be to sell them
lands.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
NINTH STREET IMPROVEMENT.

Notice IN hereby given that tho com.
mon council OF said city has deter.
mined and Intends 60 Improve ali that
portion OF Ninth street In the city OF
Astoria na laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure, Clatsop county, state
ot Oregon, from the north line OF Bond
street to the south side of Astor street,
To the fuu width thereof and on tho
established grade. said Improvement
IN 10 be made by filllnK In from curb
60 curb with dirt so az to bring said
portion of said street TO the established
grade, and laying strlngcrs thereon
and planking the same with covering
plank I inches In thickness by ~ inohea
wide, aud by the construction VI side.
walks and cutters ON each side OF said
portion Of said street. Said Improve.
mcnt In matters OF detail. except as
herein otherwise provided, shall be con.
structcd In conformity TO the provl.
slons " general ordinance No, 1901, en-
titled AN ordinance In relation to the
Improvement OF Streets" approved
January ;, 1895 except that either red
or yellow FIR may be used 80 long as
the same In good and sound lumber,
That the cots and expenses OF said
Improvement shall be defrayed by apo-
cial assessment upon the lots. landa
and promises frentlng upon. adjacent
TO and otherwise benefited by said Inn
proVement which said lands are hereby
included In special assessment dis.
trict TO be- assessed 10 dcfray tho
costs and expenses Of said improve
ment and which said district includes
the lots, lands and premises benefited
by said Improvement and Is as follows,
tO-wlt:
Commencing at the southwest corner
of lot In block and running thence
north 10 the northwest corner OF lot
: In block =, thence east 20 the north.
east corner of lot In block 55, thence
south To the southeast corner OF lot 7
In block 66. thence west along the south
lines OF said blocks and 55 TO the
place ~ beginning and containing all
of lots !, 2, Z and $. In block 65 and
lots 3, T. 8 and6. In block 3, all In that
part OF the cltyot Astoria. Clatsop
county. state OF Oregon, as laid out
and recorded by John Mcclure ana
extended by Cyrus olney.
This notice IL published In the Daily
Astorlan FOR eight days In pursuance
TO a resolution duly adopted by tha
common council OF the city OF Astoria.
the FIRST publication OF this notice be-
inS on Thursday. the 9Th day OF April.
A. ID, 1900,
II. Il. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge OF the City OF
Astoria.
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FIFTEENTH STREET IMPROVE.
MENT.

Notice is hereby given that the COM
mon council Of said city has determined
and intends TO improve all that portion
Of Fifteenth street In the city OF As
toria, Cla,sop county. state Of Oregon,
as laid out and recorded by ]. NJ. Shive-
ley. from the south line OF Exchange
street to the north line of Irving ave-
nue., excepting the intersection OF said
portion Of said street with the cross
streets, by planking the same to the
width Of twenty feet through the CEN
ter thereof with sound red or yellow
fir plank. inches in thickness by II
inches wide, the planking to be placed
upon the stringers now on said portion
OF said street after removing the pre-
sent old planking.
The costs and expenses Of said i'm
provement shall be betrayed by special
assessment upon the lots, ands and
premises fronting upon, adjacent to
and otherwise benefited by said i'm
provement which said lands are hereby
included in a special assessment dis
trict to be assessed according to benefits
pro rata to defray the costs and ex-
penses Of said improvement and which
said district includes the lots, lands
and premises benefited by said i'm
provement and is as follows, to-wlt:
Commencing at the southwest corner
OF lot ten (10l in block twenty (20) and
running thence north through the mid
die Of blocks 20, Il and lis to the north
west corner Of lot three (O in block
115, thence east ON the north line Of
blocks lis and ia to the northeast cor
ner Of lot four (D in block ia. thence
south through the middle Of blocks ia,
16 and 21 to the southeast corner OF
lot nine (9) in block 21, thence west on
the south line of blocks q and 20 to
the place Of beginning and containing
lots !, 2, 3, 10, IL, and IL, in blocks lis,
II and 20 respectively, and lots 4, 8, 6, 7,
5 and 9 in blocks ia. 16 and 21 re-
spectlvely. all in that part Of the city
Of Astoria, Clatsop county, state OF
Oregon, as laid out and recorded by J.
NJ. Shiveley.
This notice is published in the Daily
Astorian for eight days in pursuance
to resolution adopted by the common
council OF the city Of Astoria, the first
publication Of this notice being on
Wednesday, the 4th day Of April, A.
d. 1900.
H. e. NELSON,
Auditor and Police Judge Of the City
Of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
GETTING RID OF RoBEsPIERRE
BRYAN.

Chicago Times Herald.
"Mr. Bryan will be nominated and
elected" declared Senator Jones in
commenting on the Dewey incident, but
he meant only half of what he said. He
believes undoubtedly that Mr.. Bryan
will be nominated. So do most demo-
Gratis and most republicans The cleo
tion, however, is another matter, and
we imagine that even the silver lead
ers regard the relation Of Mr.. Bryan
to the democracy in much the same
light that 1t is regarded by the most
distinguished, brilliant and eloquent Of
democratic editors whose identity may
not be. disclosed because he impaired
his opinions in private.
Suffice 1t to say that he was ever
devoted to reform, even the impas-
stoned suitor Of the Goddess Of that
ilk, and that he sizes up the sltua-
tion as follows: Democracy now
dwells meath a reign Of terror. with
the smiling Bryan as its Robespierre.
It's problem is how to guillotine him.
If 1t refuses him the nomination and
the party is defeated, as It must be,
this problem will recur again and be
as difficult to dispose Of as ever. For
the silverites would attribute the dis
aster to RObespierre's rejection and in
sist on pushing him to the front again.
But if he were nominated and beaten.
as he would be, he would not sur
vive this second defeat. Robesplerre's
guillotine is at the polls, and It is there
and there only that his party may be
relieved of it's burden.
This is good logic, and, as we have
said, it is probably very generally ac-
cepted. Men like Senator Jones talk as
they do because they are under the
influence of the terror which they have
helped to create. They have footed
Bryan's horn so long that they dare
not oppose his candidacy, and they
predict his election, though they have
no hope Of it, because that is the
only orthodox thing to do.
They were prophets also, If We re-
member right. in 1896, and foretold what
did not come to pass as glibly then as
they are doing now. But whereas they
might have been deceived at that time
because they were facing an untried
experiment there is no such possibility
today. In his heart Senator Jones
knows, as the editor knows, that Mr.
Bryan will never be elected president
of the United States.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.

Proposals for fresh beef and mutton:
Office Chief CommlssRry. Vancouver
Barracks, Washington. April 3, 1900.
Scaled proposals for furnishing and
delivering fresh beef and fresh NUT
ton for six months beginning July I.
1900. will be received here and at Offices
OF commlssaries at Fort Stevens. Ore
gon; Boise Barracks, Wallace and
Camp Osborn. Idaho. Forts Casey.
Flagler. Walla Walla, Wright and
Vancouver barracks. WASH. and SkRg-
way. Fort Wrangle and Valdez. Alas
ka, until II n. m, May 3. 1900. and then
opened. Information furnished on ap-
plcatlon.. Envelopes containing pro-
posals should be endorsed Proposals
for Fresh Beef and Fresh Mutton" and
addressed 10 commlssary OF post 10 be
supplied. or to Major James N. ALI
son. Chf Comy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Representative Aldrich, OF Alabama,
has evolved a scheme for the estab.
Nlishment In Washington OF diplo-
matte, consular and civil service coli
lege. The representative has intro
duced bill for this purpose, 1t pro-
vides for commission OF seven mem.
bcrs. one OF whom is to be secretary
OF state. three to be senators or ex-
senators, aud three representatives or
ex-representatives In congress, The
commission is to report tothe next ses-
sion Of congress bill to carry out the
design u establishing a diplomatic,
consular and civil service college. The
Aldrieh bill further states; That the
purpose for which the said college is to
be established is to educate at the gov
ernments expense young men and
young women. not over s5 years Of age,
for the civil service OF the United
States. and men not over S5 years OF
age for the diplomatic and consular
service OF the United States. Appoint
ments to this college are to be made
on the same general plan as appoint
meuts OF cadets are now made to the
military and naval academies Of the
United States; all appointments are to
be made by the president Of the Uni
ted States; some TO be selected by him
from the country at large, others to
be appointed by the president upon
recommendation Of senators Of the
United States; said appointees must
be bona-fide residents Of the state the
senator making the recommendation
represents; others are TO be appointed
on the recommendations OF the men,
bers of congress or the delegates In
congress, and said appointees must be
bona-fide residents OF the congression-
al district or territory OF the represen-
tative or delegate that makes the rec
ommendation. All appointees must
pass an examination to show their
physical. mental and moral fitness to
enter the service OF the United States.
and applicants accepted shall be paid
an annual compensation and upon
graduation they shall receive appoint
ments in the diplomatic. consular or
civil service OF the United States. and
shall be graded according to their stand
ing upon graduation, and shall be ex-
empted from any civil service or de-
partmental examination to enter the
service Of the United States"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
plrlomacy Is hospItable.

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoca Sometime
Dlarrhoea remedy. After using two
bottles OF the s5-cent size he was
cured. give this testimonial hoping
some one similarly afflicted may read
Il and be benefited. THOMAS C..
BOWER. Glencoe. o. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
THE MILW AUKEE."

a familiar name for the Chicago,
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway, known
all over the Union as the Great Rail-
way running the Pioneer Limited
trains every day and night vetween 81.
Paul and Chicago, and Omaha and
Chicago. THE only perfect train In
the world" Understand: Connec-
tlons are made with all transcontlnent-
al lines. assuring TO passengers the best
service known. Luxurious coaches,
electric light, steam heat, OF n verify
equaled by no other line.
See that your ticket reads via "The
Milwaukee," when going TO any point
in the United States or Canada All
ticket agents sell them.
For rates. pamphlets or other infor-
nation, address,
J. w. CASEY, c. ]. EDDY.
TRAY. Pass. Agt. Gen. Agt,,
Portland. Oregon. Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

As a cure for rheumatism Cham
eerlaln's Pain Balm Is gaining a wide
reputation. ID. B. Johnston, OF Rich
mond, Ind, has been troubled with
that allment since 1862. In speaking OF
II he says: II never found anything
that would relieve me until l used
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. II acts like
magic with me. My foot was swollen
and paining me very much, but one
good application OF Pain Balm relieved
me. For sale by Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

All communications intended for pub
lication should be directed to the editor.
Business communications Of all kinds
and remittances must be addressed to
"The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy ever used for coughs and
colds. II Is unequaled for whooplng
cough Children all like IT," writes II.
". Williams. Gentryville, Ind. Never
fails. II is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs, colds, hoarseness, Group, pneu-
monie, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Its early use prevents
consumption. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Mr. j. Sheer. Sedalia, Mo, saved his
chlld's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. It's an lnfalllble cure for
coughs, colds, grippe. pneumonia, bron-
ehltis and throat and lung troubles.
Relieves at once. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
FOR LIGHTING
STREETS.

The committee on streets and pub
lie ways OF the common council Of the
City OF Astoria, invites proposals or
bids for lighting the streets OF the
City Of Astoria by electric lights for
one or more years. and asks that the
same be submitted to said committee
on or before the 10th day OF April,
1900. Said proposals should state the
number Of lights to be furnished and
the charge per each light.
c. c. UTZINGER,
L. AGREN.
w. ]. COOK,
Com. on Streets and Public Ways.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Mrs. r. Churchill. Berlin, VI, says;
our baby was covered with running
sores, DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve
cured her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases. Beware OF worthless
counterfelts. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Il was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors, visited mineral springs,
and grew worse. used kodol dys-
pepsla Cure. That cured me-" II d.
gests what you eat Cures indigestion,
sour stomach. heartburn and all forms
OF dyspepsia. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

]. L. Clark. Peoria, ILL.,, says: Sur
geons wanted to operate on ME for piles
but cured them with Dewitts Witch
Hazel Salve." II Is infalllble for piles
and skin diseases. Beware OF counter
feits, Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

DeWitts Little Early Rlsers purify
the blood, clean the liver. invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for con-
stipation and liver troubles. Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The Historian guarantees to its ad-
vertlsers the largest circulation of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
Hver.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The necessities OF things are sterner
stun than the hopes Of men.
Miss Annie z. Cunning. Tyre. Mich,
says: Il suffered long time from dys-
pepsla; lost flesh and became very
weak. kodol dyspepsia cure complete
ly cured me-" II d!gests what you eat
and cures all forms OF stomach trouble.
II never fails to give immediate relief
In the worst cases. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

Man is born to observe. but II he falls
into psychology he observes nothing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12
a SURE CURE For GROUP.
Twenty-Five Years Constant Use
Without a Failure.

The first indication OF Group is
hoarseness and in a child subject to
That disease II may be taken as q sure
sign OF the approach OF an attack. Fol-
lowing this hoarseness II peculiar
rough cough. II Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is given as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears, 1t will prevent the attack. II
is dscd In many thousands OF homes
IN this broad land and never disap-
points the anxious mothers. We have
nave yet to learn Of a single instance
IN which 1t has not proved effectual.
No other preparation can show such O
record-twenty-fye years constant use
without failure. For sale by Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The fate OF nation will ultimately
depend upon the strength and health
OF the population.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

A dinner OF wits is proverbially a
palace OF silence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-12

The determined and persevering need
never despair OF gaining their object
in this world.