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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12
Drugs as a Cure.

The death af DIR. Leslie E. Kelley dis.
,overer OF the "gold cure" for alcoholism,
will naturally invite wide discussion OF the
value OF his system OF treatment and the
soundness Of the theories upon which 1t
was based. That such a discussion will
present much diversity OF belief and many
conflicting views regarding the pathology
or the drink habit, which DR.. Keeley called
disease, Is apparent from the many con-
troverses engeniered even while tho
famous specialist was making his most Re-
markable claims.
But this very question of whether the
rink habit Is u pathological condition or
not, and whether It's treatment Is u ques-
lion entirely Of therapeutics instead OF
moral suasion or mental discipline, Is the
rock upon which the disputants have split,
and 1t is safe to say that they can never be
Drought into harmonious agreement upon
this proposition. II alcoholism is Il dis
ease-a morbid condition resulting from a
failure OF physiological functions-then its
cure, according to modern therapy, be-
comes question Of drugs. DR.. Kelley be-
ieved he had found the one specific for
this disease In bichloride Of gold, and no
one will deny that he was remarkably sue
:essful with this treatment. He saved
hundreds from drunkards' graves and
brought happiness into many desoate
home. large percentage Of inobriates
and dipsomaniacs who yielded to his treat
ment were apparently 'cured," and did
NOT relapse again into drunkenness. Iheir
appetite for whisky was apparently de-
stroyed. That such treatment left II
patient now and then physical or mental
wreck was not to be wondered at.
For this work humanity will always hold
DR.. Kelley in grateful remembrance. But
Notwithstanding his many remarkable. ap-
parent "cures." thousands OF thoughtful
people who have given the subject much
study and investigation will decline to be-
ieve that alcoholism is disease that eau
be cured with drugs. They have noted
the fact that IN occasional Keeley patient
who is supposed to be "cured" Of the drink
habit, after holding out two or three years,
succumbs In an evil moment to the baneful
American treating habit" and away he
goes, down deeper than ever, into the hell
of alcoholism.
The drink habit Is a mental and moral
disease. Drugs alone will not heal a per-
verted moral nature. Tue influences of
Christianity, moral suasion, healthful and
uplifting environment, must be combined
with any system of therapeutics that Is
calculated to reclaim the drunkard to
life OF sobriety and usefulness. Blchlo-
ride of gold will not keep man out OF II
saloon II his moral nature Is too weak to
resist the temptation Chicago Times
Harnld
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12

The Sifan Thibetans' form of an
cestor worship is one that appeals to
our sense of the ludicrous more than
it does to our sense of solemnity.
Twice year they dig up the bones
of their ancestors and reverently scrub
them. These bones are the obect of
great veneration, and are seized upon
by creditors or enemies, leaving the
descendants shorn of honor till they
be recovered. The larger the bonery
the greater the social status OF the
descendant. How fortunate it is for
us that the honor of our lineage can
not be snatched from us, by our cred
tors, in the bones of our ancestors
In Prague there exists goose
''bourse," where yearly 5000, 900
geese change hands. It's most active
time lasts from the middle of Septem-
ber till the first days of November
During this time immense Aocks OF
geese are driven into the suburbs,
especially from the districts lying on
the left bank of the Weischer. AS the
geese are driven in from long dis
tances they are "shod;" that is to say,
walked repeatedly over patches of tar
mixed with fine sand. This forms a
hard crust OF the feet of the geese,
and they are able to cover immense
distances without fatigue.
In Hungary they fish in the winter
as we'll Us in the summer. The fisher
man cuts holes in the ice, puts up
little frames, to which his fish lines
are fastened, builds haystack in the
centre to sit upon, and waits for the
fish to catch themselves, when little
bell that is fixed on each frame rings.
A shellfish of the Mediter. anean has
the power of spinning viscid silk.
which, in Sicily. is made into a very
handsome fabric. The silk is spun
by the shellfsh for the purpose of
attaching itself to the rocks. This
material is gathered at low tide,
washed in soap and water, dried,
straightened. and carded.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12
Notes of the Crusade.

The North StafYordshire (England) Chris
tian Endeavor Union has put on foot
scheme for obtaining five thousand new
total abstinence pledges in the year.
In attempting to enforce Sunday closing
on a saloonkeeper at Buena Vista, Col.
both the Methodist and Congregational
ministers were knocked down in the fight
which ensued.
Joel Stratton, a humble shoemaker IN
Worcester, Mass, was the man who In
duced John b. Cough to sign the pledge TX
1S43. II this plain man had not done his
duty. the world would have lost the most
eloquent advocate the temperance cause
ever had
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

The largest stockyards in the world
are in Chicago. The combined plants
represent an investment of more than
$40, 600, 600. The yards contain 20
miles of streets, 20 miles of water
troughs, so miles of feeding troughs,
and rs miles of water and drainage
troughs. The yards are capable of
receiving and handling daily 20, 900
cattle 90, 600 sheep, and 120, 900 hogs.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12
WHAT THE CAR WHEELS SANG.

With a scream OF the whistle our farewell
said,
And into tho blackness Of night we sped
On and bn,
To meet khe dawn;
Under the sky where the stars burned red !;
Past hills that stood where the SHOWS were
She'd
Ghostly white as the shrouded dead;
On and ON
To meet the dawn
True hand mt the throttle and hope ahead |!
The steel rails ringing
The swift wheels singing:
To kith aud kin, q hearts that roam
In vine-wreathed cot, and marble dome,
over the world we bear you home!"
Whired through the dark whore the black
steed drives
Are joys and SORROWS OF human lives;
Laughter and weeping,
And children sleeping
On the breasts of glad mothers and wistful
The clank OF chains and the grip Of gives
On and on
To meet the dawn
Where Light the soul of the Darkness
shrives
The steel rails ringing
The mad wheels singing:
ITO gloam or gladness,O o hearts that roam
To darkened dwelling or marble dome
over the world we bear You home !"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-12

There are hearts that listen with hope and
fear
For the signal shrill OF the engineer:
That throb and thrill
At that signal shrill,
Does it bring them the rose or the rue to
wear?
The song, the sigh, or the burning tear?
On and on
To meet the dawn
The black night dies, and the hills stand
clear!
"What are you bringing,
o swift wheels singing
o daisied meadow and dew-sweet loan r.
"The hearts that hunger-the hearts that
roam
Over the world we bear them homer
Old friends old lovers, In a rapture wild
Kiss Of the mother and clasp OF the
child;
The night is gone
We have met the dawn;
Never 30 gladly the sweet sun smiled
Never the spirit OF Night beguiled
The hand so true,
That the throttle knew
Bearing the burden OF mother and child
On and on
To the Joy o. the dawn!
With ever that song to the hearts that
roam
"To vine -wreathed cot and marble dome
Over the world We bear you homeH u
INK L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitution.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL.

Treasury Department, Washington,
u. c., January 10, 1900. Sealed propos-
ais for tie purchase of the revenue
steamer Corwin will be received by
Captain u. F.. Tozler, II. e. s., until IL
o'clock NJ, Saturday, February 10th
next. Tine Corwin is a steamer Of 213
gross tons, tOp-sail schooner rig; with
Oregon fin frame and copper and gai-
yanized iron fastenlngs; extreme
length 14jH feet; beam nodded % feet;
draft feet inches forward and II
feet inches att has one inverted
direct acting engine, and one cylindrl-
cal Scotch return tubular boiler, built
in 1859, and Is supplied with sails, avn
ings. anchors, chains, boats, steam
Windaes, etc. The vessel can be seen
at Port Townsend, Washington, upon
application TO either Captain TOZicr or
her commanding officer, and will be
open for inspection until the date above
named. Proposals should be endorsed
on the envelope Purchase Of Revenue
Steamer Corwin," and addressed to
Captain d. F. Tozler, r. c. s., Port
Townsend Washington.
o. L. SPAULDING,
Assistant Secretary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

So Ten years ago this excess Of Inn
ports amounted to Ssl. ,O9S.l7s.
Another important feature Of our
Asiatic trade disclosed by the report is
the fact that our trade With Japan
shows a greater increase than our di.
rest trade with China. The gain in
trade with the former country was
valued AZ $2s,6,S,eO4. while the Increase
in trade with China was aS,s93,lfS 1t
is highly probable, however that our
trade with China was much larger
thar the figures would indicate. In
fact. it is hardly possible for the agrl-
cultural department TO secure accurate
statistics Of our exports to the Mongo-
Tan empire, for the reason that vast
quantities nf American-made goods are
shipped from Ensland through Hong
Kong, and such exports are generally
credited in the custom house returns
to Great Britain. our exports to Hong
Kong in 1893. however, are placed at
$7,7S2,525. more than double those OF
1853.
Great as is this increase in trade
with the Orient, it is only a drop in
the bucket compared TO what will be
chronioled nj the end OF the next de-
oade ii this natiln makes the most Of
its opportunities in the Pacific and will
proceed at once wi;h the construction
Of an isthmian canal.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

Independent; Of the question Of the
qualification Of the signers OF the peti.
tion for the "three-roads" improve
ment, as submitted 10 Mr.. Fulton. ii
appears that he concurs with Mr..
Thomson as TO the illegality Of the
attempt to incorporate three separate
and distinct road improvements in the
same petition To quote Mr.. Fulton
exactly, he says:
There are several reasons why thus
uniting the three proposed improve
ments in one petition renders It void
II is contrary to public policy thus to
pool issues" The residents of one
part Of the county desire a certain im-
provelnent undertaken by the taxpay-
ers; the people in another part Of the
county desire a different Improvement
81 undertaken. One may be a matter
OF great public concern, while the other
may substantially subserve only pri
Y2te interests They are embodied in
one petiti61a.ln order to secure the
Cne Of vital pdhliA Importance a voter
is compelled to suppoT%-2s veil the che
in which the public really fas no con-
oern. The petition can not he granted
in part and rejected in part. It must
be granted or rejected as a whole. In
the case instsnced. a voter could not
demonstrate against the iroject in
which the public had little or no inter-
est without also demonstrating against
that which the public welfare required.
Can you doubt the invalidity Of such
a petition? Every proposition sub
mitted to the people must be so
framed and so submitted as 10 permit
a full. free and direct answer
This argument is irresistible. and, it
seems to the Astorian. whatever may
be thought Of the intrinsic merits Of
the three-roads proposition, is con-
dusive. Aside from the force Of Mr..
Fulton's opinion. the county court So
licited ana viii have to pay for his ad-
vice on the theory that its action would
be thereby definitely determined.
There is no escape, therefore. from the
horn Of the dilemma. Whatever may be
the opinion Of the county judge and his
associate commissioners. there can be
no question as to their public duty in
the premises-it is to dIsmiss the petit
tion as Illegal and void Of any effect in
conferring jurisdiction upon them TO
proceed with the enforcement and ex-
penoiture Of the public taxes contem-
plated in the three roads movement.
There can be no possible room for doubt
as to tbs propriety Of such action. To
proceed otherwise would justly entitle
them to the condemnation Of all con-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS
WANTED.

i'urt stevens, Oregon. Jan. 6, 1900.
Sealed proposals in duplicate will be
received here until u m. February 10.
1902 and then opened. FOR the pur-
chase Of three S-lach guns and car
riages (cast iron); 25 lO-luch guns and
carriages least iron); five zoo pound
ParrOtt guns and carrl iges (cast
iron) 1900 .olid shot S-lnch and 10
inch (cast iron): 1900 shells, S-inch
hydraulic Jacks: and many other ar
t!cles OF iron. wood and copper. Right
to reject any and all bids Is reserved.
Information furnished upon applica-
ton.
W. A. BETHEL, First Lieutenant,
Third Artillery, Comma ndlng.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
CASTRO AND THE CANALS,

There is lively news iron, South
Amc,ica, which has bearing on mat
ters closely affecting the interests Of
the United States particularly and es-
pecially the bdildlng of the great wat
erway which is to connect the two
oceans ana shorten the distance for
Amcrican ships by some thousands of
miles,
1t seems that President Castro, who
recently 'wrestei" the government OF
Venezuela from Senior Andrade, has a
great scheme, that of federal re-
public 10 be composed Of the states Of
Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador,
with its capital at Panama, the main
object of which is the control Of the
Isthmian Canal route" He is said to
have assurances Of support from Ecua-
dor, from Governor serrano. of Pana-
ma, and the Liberal party Of Colombia,
who, by wha; follows, would seem to
be liberal to a fault, since 1t Is ad-
mitted By the supporters Of the scheme
that it is only feasible through war"
and the invasion of Colombia in order
to bring the Colombian government
around to the federal point of view"
There is to be more wrestling" then.
+, would seem.
Colombia would be attacked simulta-
neousiy-.by Venezuela and Ecaudor,
which flank her ON either side. 1t is
hardly to be wOnlered that the scheme
is viewed with alarm" BY the-f6reigr
residents in Venezuela.
This scheme means the Panama
canal, of course.
Our congress, on the contrary, has
seemed 10 favor the Nicaragua route
as the more feasible, less costly and
most easily managed. 1t is curious
coincidence. perhaps, that just at this
time d movement should have been
made in Paris TO ''Americanize" the
Panama Completion Company by let
ting in a number Of American caTita!-
lists, and that it should have been in
sisted the change should take place be-
fore congress makes its final decision
between the two routes. That the
United States interests would come out
second hest under the Panama plan
may be accepted as certain, for nothing
is to be hoped from government like
that contemplated by Castro. which
would not hesitate to employ such
means as already indicated to carry
out what should be regarded as merely
a mercantile proposition. If Colombia
should ask for the good offices Of the
United States in this threatening con-
dition Of affairs it would seem to be
good policy to grant them, and, If
needful to intervene between her and
her assallants.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
GAINS IN OUR AsIATIC TRADE.

The interesting and important fea-
ture Of the recent report on our Asiatic
trade, compiled by the chief Of the
foreign markets section of the agrlcul-
tural department, is the slow growth
OF our imports from China and japan
compared with the remarkable increase
of our exports TO those countries dur
ing the last decade.
Our demand for the products Of the
Orient has caused an increase Of only
little over million a year in the value
Of imports since 1889, while there was
an average gain of nearly $S,OOOO0 a
year in exports. As a matter Of fact,
however, the gain in exports in 1893
was greater than that Of any previous
year, while the imports for the last
three years show an actual falling off.
While We are gaining rapidly in ex-
ports to China and Japan, It is still
fact that We buy Of those countries
more than we sell to them. OF the
$S7, ,3O5, ,6SS valuation placed jpOn our
trade with Japan, China and Hong
Kong in 1859, S41Sl5OS5 represented the
imports into this country and S39,4SO,-
S5S represented the exports from this
country, leaving an excess Of imports
ever exports amounting to only $S,32l,-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS
WANTED.

Fort Stevens, Oregon, Jan. 6. 1860.
Sealed proposals in duplicate will be
received hare until IL m. Feb. 10, 1900.
and then opened for the purchase OF
the following at Fort Candy, WASH
lngton: Two S-inch guns and car
riages (cast iron): Is 1O-inch guns
and carriages (cast from; one Az
inch rife (cast frcn) with carriage
and timber (woodl; two 300-p1und
Parrot guns and carriages; two car
riages for 15-inch gun (cast iron);
four carriages for S-inch rife convert
ed (cast from; 1000 shot S-inch and
1O-inch (cast iron); $500 shell S-lnch
and 10-lnch (cast iron) and many
other articles Of iron, wood and cop
per. Right 10 reject any or all bids
Is reserved. Information furnished
upon application.
w. A. BETHEL, First Lieutenant,
Third Artillery. Commanding"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
NOTICE:

Notice is hereby given that ell OF
the assets Of the Astoria Football
and Athletic Club have been trans
ferred to the undersigned AS trustee
for the benefit Of all Of the creditors
Of said club, and that all claims
against the said club should be pre-
scented to the undersigned within 70
days from this date.
c. J. TRENCHARD,
Trustee.
January II. 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

All Astorians who visit Portland and
desire spending pleasant evening In
company with polite people and In the
enjoyment OF an unexcelled musical
program, should go to the Fredericks-
burg. Besides vocal and instrumental
selections there are many other at
tractlOrs to delight the visitors. The
new management. is making the F'reder-
icksburg well-merited SUCCESS.
BROWN e. GRANT. Props.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
THE LOUVRE

Strangers visiting in the city will fud
the Louvre an attractive rrslrt wherein
To spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills ,,ui
presents nightly musical program (
exceptional merit, Handsome pool a,d
billiard rooms are feature Ia connection
with the hou'e. PaIatabie lun hes will
be served at all Gours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

"one Minute Cough cure Is the best
remedy ever used for coughs and colds
II Is uneIualled for whooplng cough
Children all like IT," writes n. N. Will
iams. Gentryvllle Ind. Never fans
II Is the only harmless remedy that
gives Immediate results. Cures coughs,
colds. hoarseness, Group. pneumonia,
bronchitis and all throat and lung
troubles It's early use prevents con-
sumption. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

As ! cure Tor rheumatism cham.
berlaln's Pain Balm Is gaining wide
reputation, II. II, Johnston ot Rlch-
mond. Ind, has been troubled with
tha, allnent since 1859 Ia speaking
OF Il he says; II never found any
thug that would relieve me until
used Chamberlaln's Pain Balm II
acts like magic with me- My Zoo,
was swollen and palning ne very much
but one good application ~ Pain
Balm relieved me For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

II was nearly dead with dyspepsia.
tried doctors, visited mineral springs,
and grow worse, | used kodoi Dya.
pepsla Cure. That cured me-" II III.
gests what YOU eat, Cures indigestion,
sour stomach, heartburn and AL forms
of dyspepsia. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

scrva,ive and intelligent taNpay
whether favoriug the roads or not. 1t
is to be hoped there win he no further
delay OF vacillatlon in this important
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

MIsa Annie H. Cunning. Tyre. Mich,
says: II suffered a long time from dys.
pepsia; lost flesh and became very
weak. kodol Dyspepsia Cure complete
ly cured me- II dlgCsts what you eat
and cures all forms ot stomach trouble
II mover fails TO give immediate relief in
the worst eases, Chas Rogers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

All communications intended for pub
lication should be directed to the edl-
tor. business communications OF all
kinds and remittances must be address
ed to The As,orian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

The As;orian guarantees to its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

II takes but minute to overcome
tickling In the throat and 70 stop
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. 1t pre-
vents consumption. A famous specific
for grippe and It's after effects Chas
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

]. B. Clark. Peoria. H.. says; Sur
geons wanted to operate on me for piles.
but / cured them with DeWltt's witch
Hazel Salye." II Ia infallible for piles
and skin diseases. Beware OF counter.
felts Chas Rogers,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

The first indication OF croup Is
hoarsness. and In a child subject 70
that disease It may be taken as a
sure sign OF the approach OF an at
tack. Following this hoarsness Is a
peculiar rough cough. II Chamber
laln's Cough Remedy is given as the
child becomes hoarse. or even after
the croupy cough appears. II will pre-
vent the attack. II is used In many
thousands Of homes In this broad
land and never dlsappolnts the anx-
iOus mothers. We have yet to learn
Of single instance in which Il has
not proved cffectual. No other prepa.
ration can show such a record
twenty-five years constant use with
out failure. For sale by Charles
Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

Mr. J. Sheer. Sedalla. Mo-. saved his
chlld's life by one Minute Cough cure
Doctors had given her up to die with
Group. IT'S an lufallible cure for
coughs. colds grippe. pneumonia. bron.
chitis aud throat and lung troubles,
Relieves az once. Chaa Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

My son has bccn troubled for years
with chronic dlarrhoca Sometime
ago | persuaded him 20 take some OF
Chamherlaln's Collie. Cholera and
DiRrrhosa remedy. After using two
bottles OF the 25-cent size he was
cured. | give this testimonial hoping
some one similarly afflicted may read
Il and be benefited. e.
BOWER. Glencoe. o. For sale by
Charles Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

Mrs. H. Churchill. Berlin, VI. says;
"our baby was covered with running
sores DcWltrs Witch Hazel Salve
cured her" a specific Tor piles aud
skin diseases, Beware Of worthless
countcrfelts. Chas Rogers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

II the foolhardy man was only fool
lsh, It wou'dn't matter 80 much: but
he Is always hardy and lives to a ripe
old age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04

Il every man could heliovc every
thng he hears about everybody else
how much better he would think him.
self than HIS nclghhors,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-02-04
Who Does Your laundry

" no HUsN IVWT IiNWININs
We claim. and we win prove to
every one. that we have the best
and most up-to-date laundry on the
Coast. trial order viii convince
the most particular, II you want
neat, prompt work. try the
CITY STEAM LAUNDRY,
SO Franklin Avenue.
r. SCHIMPFERMAN. Prop.