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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
alalIOn q commere, ,amonr lhe aeyer.

ulatlon Of commerce, "amonw the sever
al states" as t
III is evident" the IMPORT says, "that
railroad managers generally have made
no attempt 20 CONFORM their practices
20 the spirit OF the law. They may
keen within It's letter and succeed Ia
avoiding lta penalties, but they claim
that they are virtually compelled 20
,ounteraet TIA aim and evade lts OH
servanca Thus Il happena that some
OF the most Important and ueeful In
cidents OF railway service are main-
talned by methods which are believed
tn be nharnlonioua with, n not In ao-
tual violation OF the federal statute.
This n more than the question of pool-
Ing contracts between rival carrlera--it
Is the question of such agreements aa
relates to classification, terminal chars.
es and the like. concerning which uni
formlty, certainty and stability arr OF
manifest benefit aud convenience 20 the
public.
Under the conditions now existing Il
Is Inevitable that FREQUENT dlscrlmlna.
tions should occur and endless acts OF
Injustice be continued Theoretically
Il II possible for each road To observe
It's published schedules In every parti.
cular hut this In many eases muat be
done II dolte az all. only at the loss of
needed traffic unless all rival roads.
with equal strletness and honesty, con-
form IN like manner 90 their published
rates
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

special assessment district. which Mid
district ls AZ follows. to-wit; Begin
ming at the northeast corner of block
number Ave 90 ana running thence
wentcrly along the north tine OF blocks
No, 4, e. a. and & 10 the northwest cor.
ner OF block No, one O, thence south
along the west line OF blocks l ana ~
To che southwest corner of lot one ~
IN block number sixteen lO, thence
eaatcrly through the center OF blocks
10, 10, IA, 10 and " "a the southeast
corner of lot four 90 IN block number
twelve usl, thence north IN a straight
line TO the place OF beginning, and con.
tanning all of hlooka 1, :, 3 I and 3
and the north half Of blocks u, ~, u, ib
and t0 ali IN the Town Of Astoria,
ClalAop county, state of oregon AZ laid
out and recorded by John Mcclure,
This notice Ia published for eight days
IN the Morning Antorian IN pursuance
to a resolution Of the Common Council
OF tho city OF Astoria, directing the
same, the iirat publication thereof be-
Ing IN the issue OF Saturday the Goth
day OF December. 1900
II, ~. NELSON.
Auditor and Police Judge OF the city
Of Astoria.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

MANILA. Jan. 5.--The decision OF the
Philippine commission In the San jose
medical college case unanimously re-
fers settlement Of the questions In
volyed 70 the courts and provides trus-
tees. who. with the assistance OF the
attorney general cf the Philippines. will
lnaugcrate and prosecute the litigation.
The trustees are required to begin
suit within a month In the supreme
court OF the Philippines to determine
whether the ownership OF the college
is In the church or IN the government.
Tie Dominican rector OF ST. Thomas
University and Archbishop Ckapelle
are required to defend the suit on the
part II the church. The act provides
that The decision OF the Philippine
court is not 70 be so final as TO make
Il Impossible for congress to provide
for an appeal to the United States su-
preme ccurl.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
COMMERCE. COMMISSION REPORT.
Railroad Managers DO Not Conform tC
the Spirit OF the Law

WASHINGTON. Jan. s,-The four
teenth annual report of the Interstate
commerce commission has been sent TO
congress.
Attention Is called by the commission
10 the necessity for further leglsla-
tion amending the act 70 regulate COM
merce the reasons for urging these
amendments having been carefully ex-
planned In previous reports, knowledge
of present conditions and tendencies,
they say, increases rather than !, sSsns
the necessity for legislative action upon
,he lines already Indicated and In such
other directions as win furnish an ade-
Quate and workable statute for the reg
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
MKrNLRY TO MEET DrAz.
Two Presidents wnl shake Hands
Across the Boundary Line.

CHICAGO. jar. 5.--A special TO the
Tribune from FL Paso. Tex. says;
When President Mckinley reaches El
Pas9 In May on his way to California
he VIII. In all probability. have an OPP
portunity Of shaking hands with the
chief executive Of the Mexican repub-
lie across the boundary line that di-
vides the United States from Mexico,
A telegram received here today from
Congressman Slayden. OF Texas. gave
assurances that Mr. Mckinley viii pass
through El Paso on the westward trip
and citizens at once interested them
selves In preparing q suitable reception
for him.
II was decided among other things
that It would be appropriate to invite
President Diaz. Of Mexico. to visit the
northern border Of his donlinions al
that time to meet and greet the presi-
dent Of the United States in the center
of tie International bridge that spans
the Rio Grande river. making the
boundary line between this country and
Mexico.
Mexican officials are confident that
President piax win accept the invita-
ton.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT


The Common Council OF the city Of
Astoria has declared i,s determination
and Intention 10 improve all that por-
lorla as laid out and recorded by John
Mcclure. from the west lire of Sixth
street TO the west line pf alid city OF
Astoria as laid out and recorded by
John Mcclure. by removing all the old
plsnks and atrlngrra from curb 20 curb
and by grading said portion " said
street from curb 70 curb to the catab-
lished grade, and replanklng the same
throughout the entire length thereof 10
tho width OF ten feet on each side of
the outer edge OF the right OF way
OF the or track OF the Astoria Street
Railway Co, with sound nr plank. eith-
or red or yellow. OF inches In thick
ness by is inches wide and 10 feot long.
which said plank are 10 be laid upon
atriugerH, two OF which on each slide
of said street car track throughout the
length OF said Improvement shall be
new atringcra and the remainder ol the
stringers shall consist OF the aoundeat
of the old atrngera now on said por-
ton of said street. ana the street cross
inga az the Intersection or said Aator
street with Fifth Fourth, Third aud
Second streets shall be plRnked and I'm.
proved 70 their entire width.
Al lumber 10 be used In said im-
provement except .he old strlngcrn
herclnbefore mentioned shall b. good
sound red or yellow nr lumber, and
said Improvement IN matters OF detail
except an herein otherwise provided
shall be made according 10 the require
ments OF tho provisions of ordinance
No. 1901 of the City of Astoria, entitled
AN ordinance In relation TO the im-
prOvement Of streets" and strictly In
accordance with the plans and 5peoi-
ilcatlona therefor 20 be prepared by the
city surveyor.
That the costs and expenses OF said
Improvement, except the street cross
lngs. shall bo betrayed by special as
scasment upon the lots. lands and
premises benefited by aid improve.
ment. which said lots, lands and
premises are hereby included within a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
FAIR TO ALL PARTIES.
New President Of Southern Pacific Says
He VIII Give to Every commun-
ity Everything to Which
1t Is Entitled

Los ANGELES. Cal. Jan. s.-"My
policy viii be tc conduct the railroad
business on a business basis" said
President Charles M Hays, OF the
Southern Pacific Company. in an inter-
VIEW
Il shall endeavor to so conduct mat
tiers as to be fair to al parties and
c0mmunities There may be some diff
ference Of opinion as 10 what IL fair.
but ! will do my best.
My first duty Is. OF course. 10 the
shareholders 81 the company, but l
think the system can be operated in a
business way and yet be fair to the
people. / find everywhere a tendency
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
CENTER OF POPULATION.
Now in Southern Indiana at Point Sew
en- Miles From columbus.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The census
bureau today issued the following;
The center Of population is in the fol-
lowing position:
Latitude Ss degrees. 9 hours. 36 min
utes: longitude s. degrees, SO hours. 54
minutes.
In ten years the center Of population
has moved westward 16 hours one min
ute. 0r about fourteen miles. and
southwark two hours. 20 minutes. or
about three miles. II now rests IN
southern Indiana. at a point about sew
en- miles southeast Of the city Of Colum-
bus
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

lonal upon the builders named bring
ing their proposals within the $1,000
ooo limit of cost fixed by congress and
restoring many Important Items cut
out Of the specifications OF the depart
ment by them.
The Morane' bid was tS.Se6.0O0; Rath.
$S6saO0O and Newport News. SS,baS, 900,
II the bidders decline TO accept the de.
partment conditions the department
VIII amend the specifications and re-
advertise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
SOMETHING NEW.

Just published by the Southern Pa.
clfio Co. IA n phnmphlot upon tho ro-
sources OF Western Oregon which In
cludes an excellent map oe the state.
ana contains Information on climate
lands. education. etc. existing indus'
tries and their capabilities
Attention is also directed to such
new fields for energy or capital aa
promise fair return.
This publication illls a need long cx-
perienced by Oregonlans. IN replying 10
inquiries OF eastern frienda.
Coples may be had of local agent
Southern Pacific Co. or from
c. II. MARKHAM.
q. z. A.. Portland. Or
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

Notable among the pleasures afford
ed by the SHASTA Route IL the vim
ter trim TO Southern California and
Arizona. Renewed acquaintance with
this section win ever develop fresh
points OF interest and added industries.
numherless resorts OF mountain. shore.
valley and plain.
Portland 10 California have been re-
Gently equipped with the most ap-
proved pattern OF standard and tour
list sleeping cars. but the low rates Of
fare viii still continue IN effect.
illustrated guides 10 the winter re-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
FOLLOWS AMERICAN LEAD,
British Admiralty Has Bought TWO
steamers for Use as Dlstining
and Repairing Craft.

LONDON. Jan. 5-The admiralty Is
closely following developments Of the
American navy. The latest instance Is
the purchase Of two large steamers
now building for the purpose OF trans
forming them into distilling and repair
ing craft. The Globe congratulates the
authorities on adopting the American
lead and trusts many similar vessels
may soon be added to the British fleet.
quoting the testimony Of Rear-Admlral
Melville. CHIEF engineer u. S. ~. on
the subject Of their usefulness In the
Spanish-American war.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
AMERICANS ARE SLAVES,
Conclusion Reached by British Delegate
to American Labor Convention.

NEW YORK. Jan. 5.-Peter curran.
who came here I'VE weeks ago as a
fraternal delegate OF the British trade
unions 20 the convention Of the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor. spoke last
night AZ Arlington hall. He said ne
had been travelling through many OF
the great industrial centers Of this
country during the past five weeks.
Your employers, he continued. 'are
getting more work out Of their work
inemen than employers do In the old
country and the manner IN which you
rush In this country would not be toll
Grated for a single moment in England.
There IS one thing I want to Impress
upon your minds and that Is that your
manufacturers are dumping their COM
modities in our market cheaper than
they can BE- made over there That
goes to show that you are more efIl-
cient slaves"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
rIoHr oN 4 srnAMRR.
One African Killed and Thirty-slx
wounded at Belra.

BEIRA. Portuguese EAst Africa. Jan.
6.-AOn the arrival oe the German
steamer HertHog at Belra with one
hundred and ehirty-slx Abysslnlans
and SomOllis for the Rhodeslan mines.
the boys" as they are called, were
informed by the firemen that they
would be compelled to work In chains.
Thereupon they refused 70 80 ashore.
Portuguese police and troops were
summoned. and big fight ensued. the
boys" barricading the foredeck. Vie
tory rested with the police after an
hours lighting.
One SomOlli was killed and thirty
six were wounded. Nine OF the police
force We're wounded
subsequently Il was found that there
were only ATTY "boys" on the steamer.
the remainder having jumped over
board
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
MokANs GET CONTRACT.
VIII Build sheathed Battleship il They
Accept the Departments Conditions.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 5.-The secre-
tary Of the navy has announced that
he will award a contract for one Of
the sheathed battleships to Moran Bros.
n Seattle; one to the Bath Works, OF
Maine. and one 70 the Newport News
Shipbuilding Company.
These awards win be made condit-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

10 create differences OF opinion between
the railroad company and their patrons.
and sometimes there is no good reason
for It. The Southern Pacific win en-
6eavor 10 give to every point every
thing TO which It Is entitled. The great
terminal at Galveston win be completed
as It is Indispensable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

Mrs. sarah N. Keesiing.
~ Windsor Ave. Bristol.
Tenn. writes; l am a
years old, aud for three
years had suffered with a
severe ior-A Of Cancer on
my Jaw, which the doctors
said was incurahle, and
that l could not live more
than six months. Iacccpt-
cd their s;alemen' asirue,
and had given up all hope
Of ever being well again.
when my druggist. know.
ing gofmycondilion recon.
mended S. S. 5. After tax
ing a few bottles the sore
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
BISHOP wIoaER DEAD.

NEW YORK. Jan 9, ,--iilshop William
wigger died shortly arter midnight NJ
South Orange, ", ].
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

CHICAGO. Jan. Wheat. May op-
enlne. JSARTsh: closing. i9A0A, MAY
wheat reached 7sM today, the highest
point " the season.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
Cancer :: s: :: g. !: :: Il: Il /; !;
tha hiN,J IL


polluted and the system thoroughly con-
taininated by this deadly virulent poison.
Then a sore or ulcer appears on some
part Of the body; il may be small and
harmless looking at first, but as the can
cerous cells form and are deposited by
the blood near the sore, il increases in
size and severity, with sharp shooting
palma. No matter how often the sore IS
removed BY the surgeons knife or flesh
destroying plas,ers, another comes and Is
worse The real disease l. in the blood,
and the treatment must begin there. The
poisoned blood must be invigorated and
purified. and when this is done cancerous
cells can no longer form and the sore will
heal naturally and permanently,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 6,--whcat May,
6s, end.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

WILL BE SETTLED IN COURT
Question as % Whether Church or GOV.
erRment Owns a Philippine
Medical College.
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StfehBthehs Tue body and DuiIds up INC
general health.
If you have a suspicious sore, or have in
herited any blood iaint, send for our free
book on Cancer, and write TO our medical
department for any information or advice
wanted we make no charge for this SER
vice. Your letter will receivs prompt and
careful attention, and will be held In
sirictest confidence.
The SHIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA. Ca
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

began TO heal, 10 the surprise Of the physicians
and IN short time made comple,e cure. ihave
gained In hcsh, my appetite IS splendid. sieeph
refreshing-in fact am enjoying perfect health"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
WHEAT MARKET.

PORTLAND. Jan. S,-whcat, walIa
walla. SSisG56.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

oyercomes this de-
structive poison and
removes every vestige
Of il from the system,
makes new, rich blood,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06
REPORT or THE CONDITION OF
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF ASTORIA.

OF ASTORIA.
AZ Astoria. In tho State Of oregon, a.
the close Of business. December 18th.
ION,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-01-06

EVERY WOOL SHIRT WAIST IN
the house. Some were $3.50, $3.50 and
$500. They all 90 .s1-5O
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
DEPUTY CORONER.
Representative Kitchens Bill Providing
for the Creation of That officer.

Representative Kitchens Bin Providing
for the Creation of That onicer.
Dover, Jan. 20. = Represen tatiye
Kitchen has Introduced an act for
the creation OF the office of deputy
coroner 10 and for New Castle county.
1t says the Levy Court. or u majority
OF it's members, shall, as soon as con
veniently can be after the Passage OF
the act, appoint person, resident in
the city Of Wilmington, an, undertaken
by profession, with at least five years'
experience in SAID profession, to be
deputy coroner. 1t shall be his duty
to furnish o Efoper team, to be APP
proved by the Levy Conrt, and sufii-
cieDt help to remove such bodies OF
dead pei sons coming under the jurisdic-
tion either OF the col oner or the trustees
OF the Eoor. He shall provide proper
place for morgue, 10 the city Of Will
mington, with an Office for the coroner
and a room for holding inquests. said
building and location to be approved
by the Levy Court. He shall keen q
complete list, with detailed desoripiiop,
Of all persons admitted to the morsue
and the disposition Of all hodies, and
make an annual report of the same to
the Levy Court in the month oil Feb
ruRry. He shall perform all the duties
and have all the authority OF the
coroner 10 tine absence of the coroner,
or in case of vacancy 10 the office Of
coroner by death, resignation or other
wise. He shall furnish an acceptable
bond to the Levy Court. in the sum Of
$1,000. 49, t.., ss-.. h. So
The deputy coroner appointed under
this act shall hold office until April
LIST, 1905, or until his successor is APP
pointed, and shall receive an annual
salary of 81, 900, payable monthly. ~.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
SOME NEEDS OF EDUCATION,


Two Institutions Appeal to the General
Assembly.
Dover, Jan. 23.--The General As
sembly devoted an hour yesterday after
noon to the needs of Delaware College
and the State College, for Colored
students, which were presented by
trustees OF those institutions. The
meeting was held ir the Hall OF Rep
resentatives. Lieut.. Gov. Cannon pre-
sided. and Gov. HUM occurred seat
on the Speakers platform.
DIR. George W. Marshall introduced
the trustees OF Delaware College, aud
made brief address. The institution
has 80 students, he said, and needs
more room.
j. Harvey Whiteman reviewed in an
interesting manner the history CT Della
ware College. He said the institution
receives $50, 800 annually from the Fed
eral government, which sum Is used in
investigating the sciences and equip
ping the departments necessary for in
struction Of that kind. The college has
outgrown its present proportions.
Every department Is crowded to such
an extent that IL cannot be successfully
carried on. The State Board of Health
also needs larger quarters. The erec-
tion OF q science and administration
building il proposed, for which the
State ia asked to App opriate $50, 900.
Manlove Hayes recommended the
appropriation asked by Delaware Col
lege, and Invited the General Assembly
TO visit the institution.
Henry w. Cannon introduced the
trustees of the State College for
Colored Students. Wilson n. Lavender
and Chief Justice Loie requ, sted that
81, 600 be appropriated to that institu-
tion,to be used iu housing the students.
The latter also spoke in behalf Of Della
ware College. The Federal govern
ment, he said, has given 1890, 600 to
that institution In 10 years, while the
State has contributed but $40, 900 or
S44, 600 In the same Leriod. To the
college for oolored students. the State
gives So, 900 a. year. We do not want
Delaware College in Wilmington, the
Chief Justice added; the beard OF
trustees is a unit against it, and the
city does not want the college. "a,
Gov. Hum concluded the speech
making, and advocated the appropria-
tions.
Di. Marshall handed to members of
the General Assembly copies of an act
10 appropriate e25, 200 to Delaware
College, sl2, 500 to be paid to the trus.
tees on July LIST, 1901. and the remain
der to be paid on July I'd. 1902.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-01-24
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Mary Thompson, wife of John
Thompson, soldier at Fort DUPONT,
died at her home In Delaware City
Sunday. M
Elizabeth 8. Wickes, aged 81 years,
died Sunday at the Residence Of .her
son-in-law, James A.. Mannering, No.
222 Lincoln street. u g.H
Ann Sharpless died Monday at her
residence at Ashland. She was sister
Of Jehu and Amos Sharpless, who have
the mills at Ashland. rsl a ~,
George Z. Keidel, father-in law Of j.
M. White of this city, died on Sunday
at Landenberg. Interment was
made at New Garden.
Andrew CLARK. formerly postmaster Of
Marydel, Nd, died at his home in that
place Monday Of general debility. a
widow and five grown children SURVIVE
him.
The Rev. r. B. Hazard Of Hurlock,
Nd, local preacher Of the Whining.
ton Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, died January 21st at his home
at Hurlock. He was 75 years Of age.
Miss Ethel Green of Dinwiddie
county, Virginia. who had been spend
ing the winter with her sister. Mrs. j.
II. Wooden, at Carmichael, near Cen
treyills, Nd, died 4 on January Dist
after short illness of pneumonia. She
was about l6 years Of age.
Mrs. Eliza Kelley, aged II years,
wife of Abram Kelley, died Sunday
afternoon at her home on the Wayery
farm, on the New Castle road. She
was we'll known. Besides her husband,
five SONS survive her. 9-tu
Miss Eliza Jane Harlan, daughter OF
tho late Jehu Harlan, who for many
years owned and operated Harlan's
Paper Mills, near Leeds, In Cecil
county, Md, died suddenly Monday
at her home from the grip, aged 70
years. fAHR Geo
Mrs. Anna Hammond, wife of the
Rev. Thomas Hammond, member OF
the Wilmington Methodist Episcopal
Conference stationed near Newark, died
Tuesday, aged IS years. Mrs. Ham.
moud was formerly Miss Waugh of
Ohio, and was married to Mr.. Ham
mond about five years ago.
Mrs. Rosa Foble, widow of John
Foble, died Tuesday night at the home Of
her stspson, A. j. Foble, In Cambridge,
Md, aged ~ years. Mrs. Eoble's
maiden name was Rosa Anna Burrows
She was for 81 years member OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and was
noted for her piety and charity. She
left no children. Several stepobildren
survive her, one OF whom is A., J. Foble
of Cambridge.
Robert A. Snallcross, one Of the most
highly respected citizsns Of Galena,
Kent county, Nd 4, died Sunday, Of in
fiammation of the kidneys. He would
have been 4S years old at his next
birthday. He leaves a widow, who
was M ISIS Lena Ruth before marriage,
and two sons, Robert and Preston, both
nearly grown. Until about Is months
ago Mr.. Shallcrosa was one OF the most
successful farmers in Kent county.