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william H. Edwards' Valuable Addi
ti0n to Shakespeareana.
AUTHOR NOT ::SEAKSPER."

william II. EdWards' Valuable Addt.
tion to shakespeareana.
AUTHOR NOT "sHAKsPER."
(From Chicago Times-Herald.)
As the result of lifetime Of study,
William H. Edwards has come to the
conclusion that "the Shakespeare plays
were not written for William Shaksper's
theater, and that no one of them was
ever played at his theater, except In
special scenes or In pantomime; and
also that no man, during his lifetime,
attributed the plays to William Shaks-
per, or suspected him Of any authorship
whatever" Data to prove these points
have been published by Mr.. Edwards in
a well-printed volume called "Shaksper,
Not Shakespeare" The argument is
based on the testimonies of the highest
Shakespearean authorities, Halliwell-
Phillips, Drs. Ingleby and Furnivall,
Fleay and others. No historic evidence
whatever exists to prove that anyone
ever supposed Shaksper to be the author
of these plays and poems. Years after
the players death the myth originated
in the verses of Ben Jonson prefxed to
the first folio edition Of the plays. These
verses were written in mockery of the
pretentions set up for William Shaksper
by the booksellers, who alone were re-
sponsible for the publication.
William Shaksper was not only In
capable of composing plays and poems,
declares this critic, but he could not
even write enough to sign his own
name. To the question, who did write
the plays If William Shaksper did not?"
Mr.. Edwards has no answer.
1T Is enough for me to prove that
William Shaksper did not write these
plays. Who did, know not, and offer
no suggestions; but when the venerable
Shaksper image has tumbled, and the
critics have little time to clear their
eyes of dust and cobwebs, the real au-
thors may be discovered-authors, for I
believe there were several associates
who wrote under the assumed name of
William Shakespeare
Mr.. Edwards certainly makes out a
strong case. The difficulty is to get
people to read the evidence. Most of
us are content with having access to
the goods labeled Shakespeare that we
do not care rap who the manufacturer
was. Such an attitude Of mind is not
scholarly, to be sure. Mr.. Edwards
book Is digniied in tone, and worth add
ing to any Shakespeare library. ("Shak-
sper, Not Shakespeare" by William H.
Edwards.) Robert Clarke Co..
The representative., 1900-08-23
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DOnnel1y's Triumph.

Our own Donnelly's latest book on the
mooted subject of Shakespeare is Great
ing most favorable mention among Lon
don's literati. Two of the most promi-
nent journals of that great city give the
book their decided approval. It would
seem that the time has come when Ba-
con is to be the acknowledged author
Of the unexcelled plays heretofore at
tributed to Shakespeare. Donnelly's
mania on this question and his wonder
full researches, have set the thinking
world astir, until NiniDger's Sage is ac-
knowledged to have brought to light
such proofs of his theories as no longer
can be gainsaid. Why should a man of
the literary attainments of 1gnatius
Donnelly fritter away transcendent tall
ents in the inferior arena of politics
especially in the unsatisfying fripperies
Of an impossible Populism ?-Sauk Rap
ids Sentinel.
The representative., 1900-08-23

= The schulte Publishing Co. w~ite w
that they have just ISSUED a now edi-
ton OF Ignat.us Dolnolly's great reform
cto-y, Caesars Column" and that
the book in 2apes binding will retail
ct Is csrts, inst2ad of IS cents al here
sCsore, *B'rom the way orders are com,
inc in." writes Mr.. Schultz. "thc former
Immense popularity OF the book seems
liksly to revisc. TIE Western News
CO. here asone he's ordered 1850 copies. u
Address orders to the Missouri World
Upon receipt Of Is cents IL atanps OF
silver The book Will b. sent postpeid.-
J. 1gissoExI World.
The representative., 1900-08-23

ue that thie state Etlf 6s1e an average
Of lSh bushels per acre! 49,.
! believe II B4ckes, eastern Clay and
the northern part Of Otter Tail Il have
not seen the southern part) get enough
good wheat for seed and bread, these
parts can consider themselves lucky.
l hope that Farm, Stock and Home
and the Representative will copy the
above, as it is true statement Of the
facts as far as ! have seen.
y. SENN, SR.
The representative., 1900-08-23

California, choice. as to size 4.OO@4 so
Neutrality-suspicious. follows:
Fancy, large punches ................. 2 25Om3. 90
Medium punches ............... 2.25Q2 so
minneapolis Hides Wool Pelts, Etc.
MINNEAPOLIS. Aug 20.-Reported by the
Mcmillan Fur & Wool Co.-Green salted hides
firm and steady, continue in small request Re-
ceipts light. Prices unchanged from last de-
cline. Dry hides very dull
The representative., 1900-08-23

An exchange tells the story of tramp
who rang doctors bell, and asked the
trim, pretty woman who opened the door
if she would kindly ask the doctor if he
had pair of old trousers he was willing
to give away. II am the DOCTOR" re-
piled the plump and pleasing young
woman, and the tramp tainted.
The representative., 1900-08-23
w heat
LdIldS

There is more money
raising wheat at the present
time than you can dig out
of the ground in Alaska.
The Great Northern Rail.
way has 100000 acres of
the choicest wheat lands In
the United States. These
lands are situated in the
Red River Valley of Min.
nesota, in Wilkins, Clay,
Norman, Polk, Marshall
and Kittson counties; they
will average about $1,000
per acre in price. For
maps and terms address
Land Commissioner, Great
Northern Railway, St.
Paul, Mimi, or the Land
Agents named below;
George PurvIs,,
Crookston, MINI.
G. n. Carey,
Breckenridge, MINI.
o. 4. Robertson,
Campbell, Minn.
G. j. Wright,
Fergus Falls. Minn.
The representative., 1900-08-23

MEATS, POULTRY AND GAME.
Poultry-The market is well cleaned up.
There were arrivals YESTERDAY and hens and
springs are scarce. Values higher in SYM
pathy with the demand.
Vcal-The market is very weak. Hot weather
has cut down the demand. Receipts liberal.
pOf-T TRY-tluot <jons are as follows:
The representative., 1900-08-23
ppODUCE

Revised and corrected up to noon, Aug. 81.
BUTTER, EGGS AND CHEESE.
Butter-The market is very firm. The supplies
very light and strong demand exists.
Eggs-The frmness of the market is we'll
maintained. All receipts readily taken care
of and supplies from day to day light.
BUTTER-Quotations are follows:
The representative., 1900-08-23
Low RATES TO CUBA



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The representative., 1900-08-23
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The representative., 1900-08-23
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the under
signed until p. m. August 9Th, and
then opened. for the construction OF a
wharf and warehouse covering
about one hundred thousand
square feet, and about eight hundred
feet Of trestle approach near the mouth
Of the Columbia river, Clatsop county,
Oregon.
Plans and specifications can be seen,
and blank forms Of proposal secured
at the office Of the Astoria e. Columbia
River railroad. in the Flavel building,
Astoria. Oregon.
A satisfactory bond will be required
OF the successful bidder.
The undersigned reserves the right
to reject any or all bids in whole OF
in part. as per forms Of proposal, and
specifications.
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
COMMISSIONER REED RETURNS
Talks About What He Saw on the Up
per Columbia.

After quite a stay in the upper
counties, together with several mem
bers Of the legislature who went with
him to make an official visit to the va
rious canneries and fish hatcheries
scattered throughout the state. Fish
Commissioner Reed returned yesterday
TO Astoria
In an interview with reporter Of the
Astorian. Mr.. Reed said:
I'VE were shown every courtesy,
and there is no doubt in my mind that
every member OF the party has a much
better idea OF the industry than he had
before making the trip. Every one
seemed to be very much pleased with
the aspect Of affairs up the country.
especially in the matter OF the artificial
propagation OF salmon. Everything
seemed to be in excellent shape along
the Salmon river, and see no reason
why the hatcheries in that country
should not turn out to be all right, and
to demonstrate that they are capable Of
everything expected OF them. We Wis
ited The Dalles. and 1 am free to
state that the people up there seem to
be very much interested in the changes
in the fishing lines which are to be
proposed at the next session Of The
legislature, To put the matter very
briefly. we have had fine trip. and
am glad to say that I can report
everything in the best shape.
Il believe that there will be more
money paid out this year for fish than
has ever been the case before, for the
catches have been particularly good
all this month. and seem to be far
ahead OF what they were for the cor
responding period of time last year.
think that the store-keepers Of this
city win notice an appreciable differ
ence in the amount of money that they
viii receive from those engaged in the
fishing business, as compared with the
same month a year ago.
AS to our legislature passing some
law forbidding the trapping or catch
ing of fish for a certain period Of time.
in order to allow them to ascend the
river. and there to propagate and allow
their spawn to increase, the plan Is a
good one but has this drawback: Even
should the Oregon legislative body in
corporate such law, what compels
the law-making bodies Of the state Of
Washington to comply with their re-
quest and do the same? You can
readily see that unless there is perfect
accord between the two states anything
done by one state will be invalidated
by the actions Of the people in the 9TH
er state. who are bound by no law. 1
hope. however. that some method may
be found by which this difficulty win be
solved"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
PLAN TO MURDER
FOUR MORE RULERS
cOuo osrd wol, poOunuo0

groups OF political refugees who have
grievances against Humhert are yer'
table hotbeds OF intrigue against the
Italian monarchy Brcesl passed some
time In Paris, and has certainly been
brought Ia contact with the revolution
AIRY Italian party there, and went from
Parts To several European capitals.
The object OF Brpssts stay In Ameri'
ca Is declared to have been TO collect
funds for the anarchist cause amons
Italian workmen In the United States
who have more money than their COM
patriots at home,
In an interview Amllloar Caprlana,
the great Italian revolutionary leader,
said he was glad 10 hear OF the kings
death. aud considered the killing an od'
mlrablc act, This statement from such
a source ls OF the greatest Importance
as showing that the act had political
Significance.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
THE BRITISH SOLDIER.

It is said that the British soldier
wears such tight clothing that his inter-
nal organs are often seriously injured.
Then when on the march his chest is
compressed by the weight Of his KNAPP
sack. canteen, greatcoat and heavy
cartridge belt. Usually the stomach is
the first organ to suffer from over
taxing Of any nature. oyerwork, abuse.
neglect or improper food is bound to
produce dyspepsia and its attendant
evils. For any disorder Of the diges-
tive organs Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters should be taken. This famous
medicine viii cure all ailments Of the
stomach. Try it for constipation, indi-
gestion. fatulency, dyspepsia, nervous
ness or insomnia. 1t makes the weak
strong, and an occasional dose viii keep
the bowels regular.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01

suddenly caught fire from spark from
a cigarette. and the startled occupants
were obliged to jump to save them
selves from being burned. though for
tunately all escaped injury. There
were four horses attached to the vehi-
Gle, which became frightened and were
barely prevented by the footman from
running away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
A NEW TRAIN.

The Chicago. Milwaukee & 81. Paul
Railway Co. will place in service April
2s.h New Train between 81. Paul and
st. Louis. called the Flying Dutch
man" The train will have through
sleeping cars and be hrst-clAsa
throughout. Ask any ticket agent for
particulars or address
c. ]. EDDY. General Agent,
Portland. OreRon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
IMPROVED SERVICE AND EQUIP
MENT.

The new schedule OF the o. r. 4 n.
which went into effect April 2?nd.
shortened the time 20 Chicago IL hours.
and gives a double daily service be-
tween Portland and Chicago.
Train No. 2, leaving Portland at 9lb
a. m. Is known as the Chicago Port
land Special" It's equipment Is new
throughout. making II fully the equal
OF any. train now In service from the
Pacific coast TO the East.
The Overland Express leaves Port
land at 500 p. m. aud furnishes com.
plete service both via Huntington and
Spokane TO the East. together with the
best OF service 10 all local points on
the o. +. & N. lines.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
REFORMS IN THE KLoNDIKE.
Canadian Government Does Away With
the Royalty System.

VICTORIA. B. c., July BE. c. SEN
kel. gold commissioner OF the Yukon
Territory. has information that Canada
is TO Introduce radical reforms in the
Klondike. The royalty system is TO be
done away with altogether. and a gov
ernment assay office is to be established
at Dawson. and a compulsory fee Of 8
per cent charged for assaying gold
and exchanging for drafts. The three
per cent must be paid on all gold
from the country, whether the govern
ment assay office be patronized or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
TO CARRY EXHIBITS FREE.
Southern Pacifc's Generous otfer to
State Fair.

The Southern Pacific Company set a
mark for liberality on progressive lines
when II offered 20 carry all exhibits 10
and from the state fair free. This ae-
tion OF the company places every county
on its line in easy reach Of the state fair
this year. and viii ,nable the South
ern portion OF the state to exhibit her
famous fruits. vegetables and grains at
a small expense. The following letter
is so plain and to the point that 1t
needs no further comment other than
to say it is up to the people now to
ensure a successful fair:
Portland, July 2s.-Mr. N. D. Wisdom.
Secretary State Board Of Agriculture.
Portland. or.-Dear Sir: In order to
encourage exhibitors and attendance at
the state fair this company win trans
port exhibits originating at points on
its lines within the confines OF the state
to Salem and return to point Of origin
free Of charge. Exhibitors viii be re-
quired to pay the charges on shipments
to Salem, which charges win be refund
cd when goods are delivered TO the
company's agent for reshipment to
point Of origin.
Yours truly.
c. Fl. MARKHAM.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01

today the Austrian. Spanish, Italian
and Holland legations at Pekln have
been destroyed and the French legation
partially wrecked,
Attacks on the legations ceased some
days ago. The emperor and empress
dowager are living in Pekin.
NEW YORK, July I.-The effect OF
all the reassurlng dispatches from
China during the past twenty-tour
hours. AYERS the London correspondent
Of the Tribune has impressed the mem-
bers OF parliament with the fact that
the survivors were virtually held as
hostages. II was no longer asserted
that the Chinese officials were Tying in
order to gain time for insiduous at
tempts TO divide the powers and for
the removal OF the seat OF government
from Pekin to Segat. mountain
stronghold far more inaccessible than
Mr., Kruger's Lydenburg In the Trans
vaal.
The theory Of a small group Of OPP
tlmists had suddenly been taken up by
the majority OF the best-lnformed men
in parliament and in the clubs, namely.
that the legations, after a siege OF sew
eral weeks, during which many had
been killed and wounded. had passed
under the protection Of the Imperial
government. which was holding the sur
vivors at its mercy and endeavoring
10 induce the powers TO suspend the
advances of the army from Tien Tsin
and to negotiate a settlement on the
basis OF heavy financial lndemnlties.
There are many proofs that an au-
thority OF some kind with powerful
win behind II has been substituted for
anarchy. Viceroys and generals are
going up toward the capital with
strong bodies Of Chinese soldiers, the
governor Of Kiang Su is marching
north. Lu Chuan Lin is approaching
Pekin, and other generals are moving.
The military forces which were at Tien
Tsin have retreated upon the capital,
and there is unity OF direction IN the
Chinese councils and distinct and de-
termined effort from Shanghai to Che
Foo. to hold back the advance Of the
allies. under a menace Of the death
Of the survivors at the legations. II
nothing else be plain in the Chinese
maze, there are cumulative proofs that
single will is paramount at Pekin.
and that a definite and positive policy
has been adopted IN dealing with the
powers.
One fact of supreme Importance is
the helplessness Of the legations, II
the Chinese government chooses to re-
new the attack while the allied forces
are marching toward Pekin. In that
sense the ENJOYS are hostages, and
the Empress and the mandarins are
making desperate efforts to keep the
powers out Of the capital.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold.
ers Of the odd Fellows Land g. Build
ing Association will be held at odd
Fellows hall on Thursday. August 20,
1900, at o'clock p. m. for the purpose
Of electlng a board OF directors. and
such other business as may lawfully
come before the meeting. G. REED.
A. J. MBGLER. President.
Secretary.
Astoria, Or. July 22, 1900.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
THE LOUVRE.

Strangers visiting in the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
TO spend the evening. The ANIME Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program oi
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are feature in connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served at all nOnrs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
TALLY no CAUGHT FIRE.
Strange Accident to a Milwaukee
Coaching Party.

CHICAGO, July S1.-A special to the
Times Herald from Milwaukee says:
A coaching party given by Francis
]. Johnson, of Racine, to party Of well
known society people, came near result
ing disastrously. Mr.. Johnson's tally
no had been covered with paper fiow-
ers for the Racine carnival, and the
decorations had not been removed,
when nearing Kenosha the blossoms
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
RAILWAY

On June 18th opened up for traffic
their new line from Belle Plaine. Ia.
to Mason City: also their new Fox
Lake branch. The length OF this new
line is 1876 miles. which added to their
mileage. gives them a total OF S,462.s5
miles. the largest mileage OF any rail-
road I'm the world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01

NEW YORK, July 3L-The report
from London that the British and
American troops at Tien Tsln are pre-
pairing an advance within forty-eight
hours aroused much interest here, says
the Washington correspondent Of the
Times. The announcement seems to
have been made Just before the arrival
Of General Chaffee at Taku, and gives
rise to some interesting theories con-
cerning the effect Of that commanders
presence. It is generally believed that,
IL the London report is correct the
arrival of General Chaffee at Tien
Tsln will mean the instant cutting
loose Of the British and American
forces from the other troops and their
advance under General chaffee's COM
mand.
General Chaffee has not gone to China
TO act as subordinate commander in
an allied army. unless that should COM
mend itself to him as the best way
Of carrying out his own PURPOSES. He
is expected to carry out the policy Of the
United States without regard to its
acceptability to the other powers. The
United States has already indicated
its impatience Of delay and its desire
for an immediate forward movement.
It has represented TO the other powers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
LINES NOW IN ORDER.

NEW YORK. July 3l.--The CONNER
cial Gable Company sends out the fol-
lowing notice:--. ----..
The Great Northern Telegraph Com
pany announces that their lines to the
Far East are now in order. Traffic
can be accepted without restriction.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
PRosPEcToRs DROWNED.
Cloud-Burst in Arizona Flooded Valleys
Causing Much Damage.

PHOENIX, Ariz., July 31.-A cloud
burst has flooded canyons and valleys
and caused disaster along the banks
Of many small rivers and creeks tribu-
tary to the Verde River. So far as
known but two lives were lost. ]. H.
Jacobson and his partner, believed to
be one Williams. prospectors from To-
wa, were drowned while engaged in
an effort TO save a horse and mining
outfit.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED WEEK.
LY EXCURSIONS.

An experienced excursion conductor
whose duties are ~ look after tnc
wants and welfare of passengers VIII
be In charge OF Tourist sleeping car to
Chicago via Union Pacific. This car
leaves Portland on THE Portland-Chl'
cago Special" at 9;i5 a, m. making close
connections at Chicago with similar
service TO Boston and New York. ~.
derby people and ladies travelling alone
or with children viii find this service
very convenient and satisfactory.
For tickets. berth reservations and
full Information. call on
G. w. LouNSBERRY.
General Agent. o. II. & ~ Co.
Or Astoria, Oregon.
J. II. LoTHRoP, General Agent.
l35 Third ST.. Portland. Oregon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
TWO BLOCKS BURNED.
seventy-fve Thousand Dollar Fire at
Grass Valley California.

GRASS VALLEY, CAL. July 31.-A
fire which started early this morning
in the Twin City steam laundry, on
Lower Main stret, burned over two
business blocks. causing q loss Of
$4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
WONDERFUL SWIMMING.
Athlete Swan Twenty-seven Miles In
six Hours,

ST. LOUIS. July n,--John C. Mey'
crs, wen-known athlete, today swan
from Alton. H.. to 81, Louis, a distance
OF twenty y.seven miles, In exactly six
hours.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-08-01
BATTLEsH1P LAUNCHING.
One Thousand Invited Guests Will At
tend the Wyoming's Christening.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 31.-The bat
tleship Wyoming will be launched at
the Union Iron Works on September
8. An invitation has been forwarded
to Governor Richards Of Wyoming, re-
questing him to be present with the
state officials. The iron works will is
sue other special invitations to the
number Of one thousand.