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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

Mr.. Arndt K. Housekeeper, of Phil
adelphia, has been declared a bankrupt,
with assets of $50 and liabilities of
$2,S31,OS3, and has been given a dis
charge in bankruptcy. He certainly
made very complete job Of it.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

There are surface indications that
Germany is preparing to come down
from the position heretofore assumed
regarding China.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

Wheeling ought to have a clearing
house. 1t is matter that has been de-
layed too long.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

California strawberries are in the
Eastern market, selling at the rate of
one dollar per dozen berries. The fruit
is described as large. SO is the price.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

President Diaz, OF Mexico has enter
ed upon another term of office. His
present term completed, he will have
held the Office for twenty-eight years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

Indian Territory shows an increase
in population of lis per cent. That
isn't half bad
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

Mark still says he will never run
for President. Excuse these tears.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03
Raw Oyster

onions. Radishes. Raw Shrimps.
Celery. Sliced Lemons.
Raw Nuts Raw Cracked Wheat.
Raw Turn:pR
Pineapples, Grapes. Bananas, Persimmons,
Oranges.
Peanut Butter Compressed Wheat Bread.
The guests numbered nine women
and seven men, and it Is narrated that
they late with a relish" The only
comment is: Every one to his or her
taste.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

The British steamer Boliviana, draw
ing twenty-eigAt feet of water, has just
cleared from the port of New Orleans
without difficulty. The improvement in
the depth OF water at the mouths of the
Mississippi has evidently been well
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

To-day we have Congress with US,
once more.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03

We have received the following let
ter from Mr.. E. C. Vose, Section Dlrec-
tor of the Weather Bureau at Parkers-
burg, upon which we desire to make
some good natured remarks:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-12-03
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AN SUAL BANQUET.

There was a rather notable Thanks
giving dinner served in Chicago. last
Thursday. It was at Elmer Hall, on
Thirty-siXth street, and the guests were
the members Of the Raw Food Society
Sixteen guests sat down to the menu,
which was as follows.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
Sold By CHARLES ROGERS,

more worthy Of encouragement. I'M
posts become oppressive as the selling
price OF articles taxed at fixed rate
decreases. and the taxes suited TO us
probably would be onerous to people
who live well in tropical climates on
incomes utterly inadequate to the de-
mands Of our more complex life. So
the Puerto Ricans are perhaps right
In thinking one-third OF our internal
revenue rates would about suit them.
They are applying exactly the same
principle to their problem as did the
committee Of ways and means, which
concluded that a small fraction Of our
tariff duties would suit their indus
trial condition and provide reason
able amount OF revenue. Both favor
special tax laws for Puerto Rico, diff
fering only about the way of apply
ing them. The Puerto Rican proposal
is just as Incompatible with the ex-
tension of the constitution to the ISL
aud rs that OF the committee of ways
and means.
Wherever under the constitution our
customs laws extend our internal reve-
nue laws necessarily operate. The
rule Of uniformity is as sacred for
impOsts and excises as for duties As
matter OF act. it was not until 1868
that congress extended the internal
revenue laws to all places within the
exterior boundaries OF the United
States" but If the constitution neces-
sarily applies to all territory Of the
United States the earlier practice was
unconstitutional, and poor Puerto Rico,
whether it likes it or not, must pay
internal taxes at our war revenue rates.
Are the democrats and their sentiment
tai assistants going TO give the Puerto
Ricans what they want, or grind them
down under the high imposts to which
they do not consent? Do these states
men wan, to make them pay $1,000, 900
they car Ill afford for the blessings Of
a constitution that does not fit them.
or are they going in response to this
demand from San Juan to consent to
the republican doctrine Of legislating
for each new territory as its needs
may require, unhampered by our own
laws? There is no middle ground.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
NINrn srnEnr lMrnovnMnNr.

Notice h hereby given that the com.
mon council of said city has .deter.
mined and Intends 10 Improve Mi that
portion Of Ninth street IN tho clty az
Astoria as laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure. Clatsop county, state
OF Oregon, from the north line OF Bond
street tn the south side OF Aator street.
10 the full width thereof ana on tho
established grade, Said Improvement
Is 20 be made by fllllng IN from curb
to curb With dirt 10 as to bring aaii
portion of SAID street 10 the estAhilahed
grade, and laying stringers thereon
and planking the same with covering
plank 4 Inches IN thickness BY is inches
wide. and by the construction OF aide.
walks and cutters on each side of Raid
portion OF said street, Said lmproye.
mvnt In matters OF detail, except "A
herein otherwise provided, shall be con.
structcd IN conformity TO the proyi.
sions of 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 so long as
the same Is good and sound lumber.
That the cots and expenses OF said
Improvement shall be betrayed by ape-
cial assessment upon the lots lands
and promises fronting upon, adjacent
to aud otherwise benefited by said i'm.
proVement which said lands are hereby
included In special assessment dls-
trict TO be assessed TO defray the
costs and expenses OF said improve.
mcnt 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
ot lot 8 In block . and running thence
north To the northwest corner OF lot
In block 9. thence east 10 the north
east corner OF lot In block 56, thence
south TO the southeast corner OF lot
In block IS, thence west along the south
lines " said blocks and 55 10 the
place ot beginning and containing ali
or lots !, 2, Z and ), IN block 50 and
lots 3, ;, ) and6, In block 3, all In that
part ol the cityof Astoria, Clataop
county. state Of Oregon, as laid out
and recorded by John Mcclure and
extended by Cyrus olney.
This notice Is published In the Daily
Astorlan for eight days In pursuance
to resolution duly adopted by tho
common council OF the city OF Astoria.
the tirst publication OF this notice be.
inS on Thursday. the 5th day OF April,
A. n, 1900,
II. u. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge OF the City OF
Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
BRYAN THE coNQurTADoR.

New York Tribune
Mr. Bryan in his Nebraska platform
which may well be taken as Al
antippe Of the forthcoming Kansas
City platform on which he win take hi
stand as presidential candidate, 4
particularly hot and strenuous agains
militarism, Imperialism and all IN,
other like bogies which have beer
coniured up In his mirage Of over,
heated language" I'VE are" he cries
opposed to purchasing trade at the
cannon's mought with human blood.
- We are not willing TO convert q
republic into an empire. ''' We op-
pose militarism." To which mouth-fi
ing phrases the Juvenile yaps in the up
per gallery no doubt respond with a
vigorous Hi! hi"
And yet in that same benign and
philosophical charter OF humanity Mr..
Bryan declares: I'VE are in favor OF
the immediate construction and forti-
hcatiOn of the Nicaragua canal by
the United States"
Is not Mr.. Bryan aware that the
Nicaragua canal IS to traverse the ter
ritory Of Nicaragua and Costa Rica,
two independent. sovereign states?
Are we to go down there, invade that
territory with force and arms and
purchase trade. or a highway for
trade. at the cannon's mouth
with human blood?" Are we
to seize their land. and thus Convert
republic into an empire?" Are we
to establish great fortresses upon the
land thus seized, and maintain a huge
standing army there, and commit our
selves to all the evils Of "militarism:"
OF truth. this eminent expounder Of
humanitarian ethics appears to be
crying Good Lord" in the Philip
pines and Good Devil" in Nicara-
qua.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
BETTER PATENT LAWS NEEDED

Unusual interest will attach to the
final report and recommendations Of
the commissioners appointed by Presi-
dent Mckinley TO revise and amend
the patent laws. who have been hold
ing sessions IN Chicago. because of the
continual clamor of the popuiists and
antitrust agitators for the abolish
ment Of patent monopolles."
A patent monopoly. according to the
populists. arises from the safeguards
which the government is supposed to
throw around the patented products
Of inventive genius. Some Of the popu-
lists are opposed to any sort of protec-
ton to the owners or inventors of pat
ented articles, believing that the world
Is entitled to the benefit Of all mechani-
cal devices or processes that are cal
culated to contribute to the comfort
or happiness of mankind. Others favor
legislation which permits these devices
to become the property of the people
after few years.
Instead OF lowering or removing the
governmental barriers against in
fragments Of patents all revision or
amendment Of the patent laws should
be in the direction OF making the pro-
lection now afforded by the govern
ment more secure against the en-
croachments Of those who seek to profit
by the industry or genius Of others.
The government issues letters patent"
to an inventor. which is supposed to
protect him in his right to the manu-
facture and sale of device, but the
protection is notoriously ineffective and
inadequate. 1t is not a criminal offense
to steal mechanical ideas An inventor
cannot put man in Jail for infringing
upon a. patented article and converting
it TO his cwn profit The most he can
do is to mulct him for damages. but
this quite often involves long and ex-
pensive litigation, and even then he
may not be able TO establish priority
of idea or design to the satisfaction Of
court. In the meantime-unless an
injunction is asked for and granted
the infringer continues to derive profit
from the product of another mans in
ventive skill. !
1t is not creditable to our patent leg
islation that such an inventor as Thos.
A Edison should finally announce his
conclusion. after long experience in liti-
cation. that a United States letters
patent does not protect" II is stated.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.

Proposals for fresh beef and mutton:
Office Chief Commissary. Vancouver
Barracks. Washington. April ., 1900.
Sealed proposals for furnishing and
delivering fresh beef and fresh NUT
ton for six months beginning July 1.
1900. will be received here and at Offices
OF commissarles at Fort Stevens, Ore
gon. Boise Barracks, Wallace and
Camp Osborn, Idaho; Forts Casey.
Flaglcr. Walla Walla, Wright and
Vancouver barracks, WASH, aud Skag.
way. Fort Wrangle and Valdez. Alas
ka, until II "A. m. May 3. 1900. and then
opened. Information furnished on ap-
pllcatlon. Envelopes containing pro-
posnls 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, 1900-04-14
THE PUERTO RIcAN PETITION
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
Some Of the planters, merchants ana
manufacturers Of Puerto Rico have
concluded that after all they do not
wish their island 10 be made part
and parcel OF the United States. That
is the meaning of their latest petit
tion asking for the entire abolition Of
customs duties between this country
and Puerto Rico, and the raising of
revenue by an internal tax equal TO
one-third of the revenue tax levied in
the United States. They have been
demanding the extension Of the tariff
laws Of the United States as con-
stitutional right. but they have re-
tired from that position and left in
sorry plight the congressman and
editors who have been tearing passions
to tatters over the outrage Of govern
ing them except under the constitu-
tion. Are these statesmen who weep
about the administrations intention
to oppress Puerto Rico still going to
insist on extending the constitution to
the island in face Of evidence that the
people do not want it, and that it's ex-
tention would lay upon them a burden
Of internal taxation three times as
heavy as they think they ought to
bear? What becomes Of their pity for
the Puerto Ricans then? They would
make themselves as much oppressors
with their constitutional revenue laws
as they complain the republicans would
with nominal customs duties.
The estimate Of the committee Of
ways and means was that Is per cent
of the Dingley tariff rates would pro-
duce revenue of s2,3OO,OOO. If that is
correct, 10 per cent Of those rates ought
to produce 81, $4,000. The Puerto Bic
an petition estimates that the taxes
levied by the United States internal
revenue laws would amount to $2,237,-
900. 1t would therefore cost the peo-
pie Of Puerto Rico nearly $1,000, 900
more a year, all coming out Of their
own pockets right at home, to live un-
der the constitution than would be
raised for their benefit from both the
Puerto Rican and American traders in
the custom houses here as well as
on the island. That would be queer
way Of extending the blessings of pros
perity and protection constitution.
The Puerto Ricans think this con-
stitutional internal revenue tax is too
much for them to pay, and quite natur-
ally. In a country where living is
cheap and wages low the stamp and
other internal taxes which we pay
might be serious mishap. For in
stance, $L1O a gallon might put rum
to a prohibltive price, discouraging
production or encouraging Illicit man
ufacture. Other levies might operate
In the same way on industries much
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

AS a cure for rheumatism Cham
terlain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide
reputation. d. B. Johnston, Of Rich
mond. Ind, has been troubled with
that ailment since 1862. In speaking Of
It he says; Il never found anything
that would relieve me until / used
Chambcrlain'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. Tor sale by Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
"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-
tions are made with all transcontlnent-
al lines, assuring to passengers the best
service known. Luxurious coaches.
electric light, steam heat, OF a verify
equaled by no other line.
See that your ticket reads via THE
Milwaukee" when going 10 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. J. EDDY.
Tray. Pass. Agt., Gen. ARt..
Portland. Oregon. Portland, Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

"one Minute Cough Cure Is the best
remedy l ever used for coughs and
colds. 1t is unequaled for whooplng
cough. Children all like IT," writes II.
n. Williams. Gentryville, Ind. Never
fails. II is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Cures
coughs. colds. hoarseness. Group, pneu-
monia, bronchitis and all throat and
lung troubles. Its early use prevents
consumption. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

in fact, that Mr., Edison does not take
GU, any more patents on his electrical
devices
Every bona-tde inventor or discover
er OF mechanical contrlvance or pro-
cess is entitled to the profits from the
products Of his Inventive skill and the
United States should secure him In
that right OF abolish the patent office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime
ago | persuaded him TO take some OF
Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and
piarrhoea remedy. After using two
bottles Of the s5-cent size he was
cured. l give this testimonial hoping
some one similarly ailllcted may read
Il and be benefited. THOMAS c.
BOWER, Glencoe. o. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

It takes but a minute to overcome
tickling in the throat and to stop a
cough by the use OF One Minute Cough
Cure. This remedy quickly cures all
forms Of throat and lung troubles.
Harmless and pleasant to take. II pre-.
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and its after effects. Chas.
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Mr.. j, Sheer. Sedalia. Mo-. saved his
ehild's life by One Minute Cough Cure.
Doctors had given her up 10 die with
Group. It's an infallible cure for
coughs, colds, grippe. pneumonia, bron-
chitis and throat and lung troubles
Relieves at once. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
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 # may be taken as a sure
sign Of the approach Of an attack. Fol-
lowing this hoarseness II a peculiar
rough cough. II Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy Is given as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy cough
appears, II VIII prevent the attack. II
Is dscd In many thousands Of homes
In this broad land and never dlsap-
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-five years constant use
without failure. For sale by Charles
Rogers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Miss Annie z. Cunning. Tyre. Mich,
says: Il suffered long time from dys-
pepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. Kodol dyspepsia cure complete
ly cured me-" II digests 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, 1900-04-14
PROPOSALS FOR
STREETS.
LIGHTING

The committee or 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. J. COOK,
Com. on Streets and Public Ways.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Il was nearly dead with dyspepsia,
tried doctors, visited mineral springs,
and grew worse. / used kodol dys-
pepsia Cure. That cured me-" Il 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, 1900-04-14

]. L. Clark. Peoria, ILL.,, says: Sur
geons wanted to oper'Ae on ME for piles
but cured them with Dewitt's Witch
Hazel Salve." II Is lnfallible for piles
and skin diseases. Beware OF counter
felts. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

All communications intended for pub
llcatiOn 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, 1900-04-14

Mrs. II. Churchill. Berlin. VI. says:
our baby was covered with running
sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
curs1 her" A specific for piles and
skin diseases. Beware OF worthless
counterfeits. Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

SPECIAL sEAsIDB SUNDAY TRAN
Leaves Astoria at $3.50 a. M; arrives Al
Seaside S:l5 a. m.
Passengers may return on any train
shown on schedule on same date.
ALL TRAINS to ana from Seaside run
OF Flavel and Hammond via Warren
ton.
All trains make close connections .,
Goble with all Northern Pacific train.
to and from the east or Sound poInt.
AZ Portland with all traina Iaav,r~
Union depot.
At Astoria with I. r. & N. Co.'S boa,
and rail line to and from nwaoo ana
North Beach points.
rHRoUo' TICKETS on sale At A
Loria for -samento, San PrancIsco. an
Eastern and European points. -
City ticket ofice Astoria, ia CouAn.,.
uaa street. J. @. MAYO,
., oen1 Frt ana PAss. Aren't
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

DeW'itts Little Early Rlsers purify
the blood, clean the liver, invigorate
the system. Famous little pills for con-
stlpauon and liver troubles. Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14
WAR HEROES TOO PREVIOUS.

West Coast Trade.
Inc fros. produced by Admiral Dew
ey announcing his presidential aspira-
lions is likely to be succeeded by a
-atOta blizzard, with General Miles
placing himself in the lists. War he
roes are bloss5ming decidedly too
early.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

The Astorian guarantees to its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation Of any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

The fate OF a nation will ultimately
depend upon the strength and health
Of the population.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

\ dinner OF wits is proyerbialy 4
palace Of silence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

The determined and persevering need
never despair OF gaining their object
in this world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Advertising rates can be had on ap.
plicatlon 70 the business manager.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
DAILY.

Sent by mail. per year............-seoo
Sent by mail. per month. ..,..,..,. 80
Served by carrier. per month...... 90
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Desperation Is sometimes as power
ful an lnspirer as genius.
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'pallH IlDaily eueep, Sunday.

Rebate ticlscts on sale between Port.
,and. sacramento and Van Francisco.
Net rates ni frat class and 81 second
elaaa, including sleeper,
Rates and tickets 10 Eastern points
ana Europe. Also japan. China, Homo.
lulu and Australia. Can bo obtained
Third street. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Religion is civilization, the highest.
IT. is a reclamation OF man from saw
ageness by the Almighty.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Man is born to obser but u he falls
into psychology he observes nothing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-14

Destiny for Its fulanment ordains ac.
tlon.
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sEMI-wEEKLY.

Sent by mall. per year, In advance s2OO
Postage free to subscribers.
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NO CAUSE TO GRowL.

West Coast Trade.
The dog show was a bowling sue
cess.